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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1880
Page
4
Drs Lash and Wilson announce they are owed large sums by subscribers for the Messenger and demand payment to meet labor and stock costs. They appeal to all customers in the notice dated by E M Jennings.
A long Athens bulletin reports weather, school openings, church services, and local events. It notes the Fall term of Ohio University starting, Coolville and Athens schools expanding, premium changes for county fair, and assorted society notices. It recalls personnel changes, incidents, and obituaries including John Ballard’s life tribute.
A Michigan woman dies from overzealous self starvings and laxatives used to lose weight while an Athens woman survives a drowning attempt after her body size blocked a cistern hole. The piece notes that in matters of physique many people misjudge their strengths and risks.
While firing four beef on Thursday, Eli Garbriel of this place sustained a severe scalp wound when a rifle breach-pin blew out. His eyes burned by powder and his thumb lacerated by the gun tube. The beef dropped dead at the same time.
Mr. M Karns of Ames township, central figure in a thrilling railroad accident near town last Monday, has recovered enough to visit the Messenger office yesterday. He will likely be unable to report for active service for a long time.
Rain on Sunday thwarted a planned Baptist camp meeting at the Fair grounds. The event would have drawn a large crowd, despite the absence of the Jubilee Singers whose vocal performance was expected to be a major draw.
D C Staley Henry Homes and C B Lincoln form a wholesale rubber partnership at 06 Federal Street Boston. Dave will stay in the store here. Beverly Dispatch.
The foliage and vegetation show definite signs of autumn’s rapid approach as the season nears its advance.
General Dawes expressed warm gratitude for his Carthage town-house visit and stated he will remain in the county for upcoming appointments. His Meigs county meetings aroused similar praise, and Meigs is expected to help roll up sizable Republican majorities this Fall, mirroring Athens.
The Wallace Sisters Jennie Minnie and Maud with a first class troupe present John Brougham's sensational drama Minnie's Luck or the Ups and Downs of New York Life at Athens City Hall next Saturday evening September 1. The play has drawn crowded houses in large cities and promises exciting, entertaining fare for local audiences.
A thief dug a side entry in the bill to extract potatoes while leaving stalks standing. The rightful owner found hollow vacancy beneath the surface when attempting to dig them later.
The county jail holds four prisoners: Koons suspended on forgery awaiting Supreme Court result, one charged with shooting, another with assault and battery, and a lunatic without current hospital space.
W. H. Scott notes in Athens Ohio on August 29 1880 about a father and friend in the phrase house not made with hands eternal in the heavens. The fragment reflects religious sentiment typical of obituaries and memorial notices in period local papers.
A Republican candidate will address Athens county voters with sessions in Oxford on Sept 10 and Amesville on Sept 11 at 7:30 p.m. Invitations urged ladies to attend and township Republicans to organize strong turnout.
Company C marching on Thursday evening posed in dress uniform and demonstrated flawless drill. Captain Stewart leads the unit as a top drill master with precise movements and arms handling. The Regimental Band, led by Major Howe, is praised as one of the state’s best, with Walter cited as an outstanding Drum Major.
A dedicatory program for the new county court house is set for Friday evening September 10. The Athens Cornet Band will perform, Rev. J. M. Nourse will speak, a historical sketch by A. B. Walker will be read, and a presentation of the court house by Tompkins to county commissioners will occur. Bar members and officials will respond with a benediction by Rev. M W B Evans. The public is invited.
City Hall bystanders wonder at delays as several county officials fail to attend meetings. Last week these officials transferred their respective offices into the new quarters provided in the Court House.
The wife of Hiram Stage, long an invalid, tried to kill herself Tuesday night at her home a few miles west of Athens. Delirious from fever, she cut her throat with a razor in an apparent act of self harm.
An 19th century style remedy notice promotes The Lion Malaria and Liver Pad with Body and Foot Pilaste claiming to cure malaria chills fever intermittent remittent and typhoid fever for one dollar. For sale by unspecified seller.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a Life of General Garfield with cataloging by PyLER and Co in Chicago. The text suggests publication or listing actions, referencing a map and biographical material but lacks complete details.
The Grand Depot offers Black and Color Cashmeres freshly opened, imported by M. Selig & Co through their Philadelphia house. This vertical integration lets the firm price these goods much lower than comparable quality from other houses in the state region.
The Grand Depot announces a fresh arrival of ten thousand dollars worth of Fall and Winter clothing in all sizes and styles. With a wide selection and low prices, it urges buyers to visit first for their clothing needs.
unreadable fragment from the MESSENGER mentions future events and names but lacks clear facts or context to summarize a specific item.
A brief marriage notice reports the wedding of Tedrow and Palmer on September day at the residence of Cc in Canaan, with Richart Cul mentioned among those present.
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