Local items and notices from Amesville and Athens area
In town yesterday were Hon W P Cutler of Marietta and Miss Mary Dewing of Albany joining college moves. The new pike on the Asylum road nears completion while 125 coal cars per day leave Nelsonville mines. Selig & Co store closes Sept 17 holiday. A W Dean of Wellsburg takes Nelsonville Church charge. County Commissioners met. Amesville Academy fall term opens with Lou J P Richmond as principal. District Court at City Hall with Knowles Bradbury and Harper presiding. Jewish New Year observed at M Selig Co. New express wagon for M & C Express Co. visits streets. J W Peters to lead two-day meeting at Hibbardsville M E Church. Episcopal Hall service next Sunday. Rev J N Lee returns home to officiate. S F Gallagher now runs Smith House renamed Hocking House. Foreign attorneys Perry and Guthrie present for District Court. Smith, nephew of E K Golden, replaces Mr Bell at restaurant. E R Minear of Greenville visiting. illness kept him away. Union services planned at Presbyterian Church. Rev J M Nourse to preach. Grading on Monday Creek branch to Ogden Furnace within 30 days. Snow Fork branch work pushed. C & HV railroad to run Athens connection for Panhandle Chicago excursion Sept 1. Steel rails bought to relay Straitsville branch. full steel track to coal fields. Dr George Bean of Albany rents Rutland hotel Meigs co. to operate as caterer. Bell & Hoyt take charge of west Union St grocery. Van Vorhes letter from Hot Springs, Ark. Burglars steal $40 at Patterson & Curfman Amesville. safe untouched. Road improvements near south bridge to improve spring water access, with grade raised to align with bridge end.
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J. W. Peters
Hibbardsville Methodist Church
Episcopal Hall
J. N. Lee
E. A. Guthrie
Cincinnati
Columbus
Hocking
Straitsville
Nelsonville
George Bean
Albany
Rutland
Meigs County
Bell & Hoyt
Harry
West Union Street
Wayne Road
the Messenger
N. H. van Vorhes
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Lightfingered thefts noted in Marietta report
A professional gentleman attempted pickpocketing Charlie Gabriel and Geo. Davis in Marietta but received a severe beating. Charles knocked him between the eyes, and George delivered a sharp kick that felled him. Rev. David Smith had a watch pilfered then returned without notice. The Ohio central Railway near Bucyrus to Toledo valued over 20000 with good road bed. Capt. Harper promoted to colonel of the 18th Regiment, and news of other local events and forthcoming registration deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Gabriel
Geo. Davis
Marietta
Charles
George
Harper
Zern’g
A Monument for Athens and Its Soldiers
A call to raise 10000 dollars for a Soldiers Monument in front of the University to honor Athens county’s brave sons from the late war. The piece argues a fitting memorial would boost patriotism and provide a drill ground for the Athenian Guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Banker
Union
Meigs
Washington
Athenian Guards
Old Solpier
Soldiers' Reunion at Marietta Ends in Solidarity
Marietta hosted a National Soldiers Reunion aimed at reconciling North and South and upholding the Constitution and the flag. Attendance surpassed expectations as parades, speeches by Gen. Wallace and others, a sham battle, guard reviews, and a presidential visit led to a widely praised, peaceful demonstration of unity among Union veterans and citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Marietta Battery
Putnam Street
City Hall
Co. B
39Th
O. V.I
Columbus
Battallion of Columbus
New Concord Cornet
Athenian Guards
Noble Light Guards
Scott Dragoons
Caldwell Guards
Salem Rifles
Marietta Zouaves
Athenian Guards Dignified Return From Marietta Visit
The Athenian Guards received praise for discipline and soldierly conduct during their camp and field duties in Marietta. They formed the 18th regiment under Capt A P Harper, with Col Harper elected to command. Farewell addresses by Salem Rifles and Reunion Guards, cheers for Gen Dawes, and strong social ties noted. Annie Streicher absent in Cincinnati buying Fall millinery. expect new hats on return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
18Th
Athenian Guards
A. P. Harper
Dawes
Salem Rifles
Reunion Guards
Marietta
Athens
Noble Light Guards
Scott Dragoons
Hillsboro
Columbus Cadets
Salem Rifts
Col. Noble
Npa
Excursion to Chicago advertised via Pan-Handle Route
An Athens display ad promotes a Chicago excursion by a special express train leaving September 18. Round trip fares start at 7.25 dollars with ten day return validity. Tickets valid on regular trains, route via Pittsburg Cincinnati and St Louis Railway. Also mentions local sales of boots, cloaks, pepper, and harness soap offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Athens
Ohio
Pittsburg, Cincinnati & St. Louis
Boots and Dress Goods Offered in Athens and Washington
Fall and Winter stock of Boots and Shoes offered direct from factories in Athens with competitive prices. D. Zenner & Co. promote fair stock of dress goods. Executive Mansion notice endorses Thomas Black Ink as superior. Ice for sale at W. H. potters. Rams for sale at Fair this fall by E. Faucerr & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ezra L. Walker
D. Zenner & Co.'s
Executive Mansion
Washington
Thomas
C. L. Chapman
President Hayes
Faucerr & Sons
Marriages of Pidcock Howard King Lyons and Wells Griffin
Marriages recorded Sept 1877 in Ohio. Jo sap Pidcock wed Elizabeth A How ard at York township with Rev Harper officiating. Silas D King married Sarah E Lyons near McArthur with Rev Adams officiating. The newlyweds left for a state tour amid friends' well wishes. Lyman A Wells married Harriet Griffin in Troy township per Rev MecElfrish on Sept 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pidcock—Howard
York Township
R.c. Harper
Josap Pidcock
Elizabeth A. Howard
Gripeer
B. MecElfrish
Lyman A. Wells
Mise Harriet Griffin
Troy Township
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M.lbash, M.D
W. P. Cutler
Mary Dewing
Asylum Road
District Court
Knowles, Bradbury
House of M. Selig Co
M. & C. Express Co
Wilber
Presbyterian Church
J. M Nourse
Monday Creek
Columbus and Hocking Valley
Ogden Furnace
Snow Fork
Panhandle
Patterson & Curfman
Amesville
David Smith
Ohio Central Railway
Athens County
Atlantic & Lake Erie Railroad
A. W. Scott
Bucyrus
Toledo
E. A. Butts
Cleveland
American Fire Insurance Company
Judge Lawrence
Maj. Townsend
Charles Minton
O.U
Leopold Strauss
Messrs
Dana
Pickering
A. J. McKim
Coolville
Mc Kim
A. B. Walker
Belpre
Goodspeed
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Adams Express
M. E. Mite Society
Methodist Parsonage
Majs
Chas. Townsend
L. M. Jewett
Troy
L. N. Woodruff
Amesville Presbyterian Church
Chautauqua
Columbus Hospital
Oho National Guard
City Park
Carr
Thos. Jones
Montgomery
Alabama
Col. Harper
W. P. Richardson
Massachusetts
Major Jones
Washington Street
Gen. Smith
Hayes
Keys
Devens
86Th
Hayes’ Brigade
Milss
Annie Streicher
Ezra L. Waker
Senna & Co
Jpound
Silvus
W. H. Potters
Athenos Market
SrInvues
Bartlett
Sheriff's
State of
Parker Carpenter
Supreme Court
Board of Public Works
Seventh Judicial District
Aiven
Nder
Ees
Tibet County
Ae Wo. Sa
Anane Will
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