Local Notes from Athens and Surrounding Areas
LocAnL MatT x. MM. BASE, MM. D. announces permanent practice at the old Main St. office. August 4 1875 reports of visits, travels, and local events including Dr. Farquhar at Warren House Sept 11, Silas Dew case docketed Sept 25, Athenian Guards depart for Marietta, and social calls from residents like Van Vorhes and Ballard. Weather hints and malarial fevers noted. register to vote rules. fall openings loom for milliners. many personal notices of visitors, injuries, and local happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sheldon
West Liberty
Iowa
N. H. van Vorhes
O. C. Farquhar
Warren House
Silas Dew
Washington County
Marietta
O. H. Pond
Albany
Ella van Deman
Washington D. H
Athens
J. L. Jones
Frank O. Ballard
Corning
Niagara Falls
J. G. Adell
Cincinnati Commercial
Sunday school and Temperance Picnic at Stewart well attended
The Stewart Sunday school and Temperance Picnic drew a grand crowd despite poor weather. Major Townsend gave two addresses to enthusiastic audiences, then spoke again in the afternoon. The event reflected strong local support for temperance and community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Chas. Townsend
Rome
Cadets Visit Athens for Marietta Reunion
A gratifying Athens episode on Monday featured the Columbus Cadets en route to the Marietta Reunion. The marching group, with music, paraded from the depot to the Town Hall for a dinner prepared by local women, then toured the College Campus and town. A dress parade and drill followed before departure, with cheers at Court Square and warm farewells from Athens citizens. The piece notes the civic welcome and hints at the impact on local youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Marietta
Hocking Valley
Golden
Athens
Court
Court Square
Silk flag presented to the Athenian Guards at Marietta
The Athenian Guards received a costly silk flag from Athens ladies during a signal ceremony at the City Hall in Marietta. Major Townsend arrived late due to a Sunday School event, and Miss Lottie Brown presented the colors with a gracious speech. Also noted is Harris & Wilson of Athens shipping a Scotch Granite Monument for Green Lawn Cemetery near Columbus, reflecting growing orders for fine monuments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Burns
Brown House
A. B. Walker
A. W. Burnett
Advertiser
Huntington
West Va
Lizzies Constable
Laird
Lake Chautaqua
Emma Carpenter
Dan Matthews
Ohio University
Fort Scott
Kansas
Harvey Crippen
Columbus Cadets
Marietta
Athens
Chas. Townsend
Stewart
Lottie Brown
Harris & Wilson
Green Lawn Cemetery
Columbus
Republican Meetings Set by Central Committee for Sept. Dates
The Central Committee schedules Republican meetings in Albany Townsend Jewett Pleasanton Townsend Tompkins Amesville Grosvenor Jerseyville Jones Slattery Chauncey Oxford Tompkins and Grosvenor Sept. 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 All others to be announced E H Moore chair Emmmety Tompkins sec y The piece also notes a planned dramatic season in Albany with the Wallace sisters and a school term delay due to repairs plus local commentary on politics and public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolvile
Majors Townsend
Jewett
Central Committee
Albany
Townsend
Pleasanton
Tompkins
Amesville
Gen. Grosvenor
Jerseyville
Townsend and Jones
Guysville
Townsend and
Slattery
Chauncey
Townsend and Jewett
Oxford
Pleasant surprise at Rev Arbuckle's New England parsonage
Rev J C Arbuckle and family of New England received a warm surprise when neighbors gathered Friday evening. A knock at nine revealed a yard full of visitors with baskets of edibles. Supper followed and many tokens of friendship were left, marking another pleasant episode of his pastorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Arbuckle
New England
Arbuckle
Amesville grove meeting and picnic announced
A Saturday and Sabbath event on September 8 and 9, 1877, will be held in a grove on Mr. H. B. Brawley’s farm, one and a half miles west of Amesville. Good speakers expected. All are invited to enjoy a traditional grove gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Brawley
Amesville
Athens County Medical Society Meeting and Elections 1877
The Athens County Medical Society met at the Asylum building on Tuesday August 28 at 2 pm presided by Dr I P Primrose. Officers elected included H C Rutter as President W E W Shepard and W A Adair as vice presidents and H M Lash as Secretary Treasurer. Committee appointments made for ethics admissions finance and examinations. Next meeting proposed for Logan on the last Tuesday in October with Dr Pullen to present an essay on purporal convulsions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Medical Society
Asylum
I. P. Primrose
Wm. Blackstone
Joseph Moore
W. E. W. Shepard
C. F. Gilliam
H.C. Rutter
A. B. Richardson
J. M. Hawley
H. M. Lash
W. N. Alderman
Geo. W. Pull
Harvey Winger
A. H. Shepard
1. P. Primrose
HW. M. Lash
H. C. Rutter
C.F. Gilliam
Sabbath School and Temperance Picnic at Stewart
The Sabbath School and Temperance Picnic at Stewart drew a large crowd on Saturday. Rev. L. H. Binkley presided, with Maj. Chas Townsend and Rev. Arbuckle among speakers. A grand dinner followed, then Townsend spoke two hours on temperance, followed by Rev. Collins in the evening.
Rome Items Highlight Local Health News And Trade
The notice reports Elmer Rowell suffered a paralytic stroke four weeks ago but is now in good health though reading remains difficult and his left side partially paralyzed. It notes Captain Speenespee’s gradual recovery and mentions improvements by Kincade and Cook, plus Ben Brown & Son Ben’s hardware trade thrives with low prices. Local dress goods arrivals and fall selections by Zenner Co and John Friday are highlighted as signs of a thriving market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Elmer Rowell
Moe Gates
Speenes Pee
Kincade
Cook
Captain
Ben Brown & Son
Ben
Captain B
D. Zenner & Co
John Friday
Warrensburg
Lou. E. Ashton
Charles Ashton
Missouri
Phebe Ashton
First Presbyterian Church
Promenas
J. W. Peters
Presbyterian Church
Five hundred dozen honey combs at low price
Five hundred dozen honey combs offered at five cents each by M. Selig & Co. A concise trade notice announcing bulk honeycomb availability and the seller's name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Selig
Elmina May Henderson Born at Waverly Illinois
Elmina May Henderson, eldest daughter of John and Sarah Henderson, was born in Waverly Morgan County Illinois on August 6 1877.
Produce Exchange Ad Seeks Cash-Only Transactions
Buyer advertises cash payments for produce and offers cash sales only. They request clear, cash-based trades, emphasizing instant payment and simplicity in transactions.
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Monday Creek
Hocking Valley Railroad
Bessemer
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George M. Walcutt
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Europe
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Baginaw City
Mich
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Bucyrus Journal
Ation
Wallace Sisters
Jennie
Minnie
Maud
Kurtz & Norris
Newton
Lizzie Rigg
Albany Echo
Marietta Military Ree Union
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O. S. F. Davidson
Falloon
H. R. W. Smith
Kisq
The
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Meigs County
Messencen
Friends of the Childrens Home Movement
William Penn
Jesus
Temperance Pic Nic
Rowell
Rome Township
Hale
Mr. W. W
Mrs. Rowell
Davis
Tippie
John Weamer
Dover Township
Athens Pine
Ohio
Jobn, King
J. P
James W. Davis
Joanna Tippie
Blazer
Lodi Township
Cyrus Blazer
Jillness
Athens Market
B.g.silnvovus
Bartlett
Pw Box
Sheriff's
State OF Ohio
Walker Carpenter
A. D
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Board of Public Works
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Alexander Lee
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