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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1876
Page
4
Doctor M Dale MD, successor to Johnson and Wilson, permanently locates in the practice of medicine and surgery. The move positions him to continue the clientele and services of the established medical group.
The Messenger touts its status as the largest circulating newspaper in Athens County, urging advertisers to note the fact and consider the reach of the paper.
Milton B. Cooley withdraws his name as an independent candidate for Recorder. The action removes his from the ballot and ends his campaign for the Recorder race.
Local tidbits cover visiting Hannibal resident H D Mirick and Centennial visitors including Mr Ezra Walker. Fairs warn of pickpockets while coal shipments, tonnage and earnings rise on Hocking Valley road. Centenary travelers Archie K Johnson and G M McDougal return home. 17 year old Archie dies. Funeral at Presbyterian Church draws many townspeople.
James N. Hibbard, about 19, son of J.M. Hibbard near Athens, was found dead in a barn with a bullet wound and an empty rifle across his chest. A handwritten letter near the body confessed his intent to end his life, supporting a verdict of death by his own action. An inquest led by Mayor Golden found evidence of impaired mentality.
Services will be held at Episcopal Hall corner Main and State north of Warren House every Lord's day evening at the bells until further notice. Rev. J N. Lee will officiate with congregational singing. All are invited. Sunday School meets each Lord's day at 9 o'clock.
The article highlights demonstrations of skill and taste from Athens county women with elaborately made quilts. It notes expectations of many more examples at today’s and tomorrow’s County Fair and mentions a quilt of 3 246 pieces by Aunt Fannie Courtney of the town ship.
A lively Republican gathering in Mineral City Monday evening heard Mayor A. M. Jewett and Emmett Tompkins address the audience. A Hayes Wheeler club was organized with H. H. Wickham as president Abram Martin as vice president P. B. Wilson as treasurer and Dr. J. M. Dickson as secretary. The meeting ended with three cheers for Hayes Wheeler and Van Vorhes.
The Episcopal Social is planned for Friday evening at Judge Weilch’s west of College Green. Music reading and other interests will pass an enjoyable hour, with a general invitation extended. The usual Hall meeting for singing this Friday evening will be omitted.
William Quigly, a prominent Nelsonville resident, was fatally injured Saturday evening when a wood fragment from W. B. Brook's saw mill struck his forehead. Doctors removed thirty two pieces of skull bone from the wound.
The Republicans of Trimble township plan a grand rally and pole raising at Oxford on Monday afternoon October 9. Speeches will be delivered by Hon. N. H. Van Vorhes Gen. C. H. Grosvenor and Maj. L. M. Jewett. The Nelsonville Cornet Band will provide music.
John A. Slattery of Athens visited town last Saturday and announced his support for Hayes over Tilden. He argues true Democracy aligns more with Hayes and Republicans than with the Solid South and Tilden, reflecting local sentiment.
The Athens health status stands in a favorable contrast to nearby municipalities in this state portion where typhoid fever diphtheria and ague are variously prevalent, signaling better local conditions.
Hamilton A. Bidwell of Shadeville Franklin county was bound over for court by Mayor Golden on a charge of storing a passenger train on the M. and C. at the South Bridge on the 17th inst.
Mr. George Cleveland of Utah Alabama, brother of Mrs. Capt Len Brown, visited friends in the area this past week following a 35 year absence.
On Thursday the store of M. Selig & Co. will be closed in observance of the Jewish Day of Atonement.
Col. Robert G. Ingersoll spoke before about four thousand listeners in Athens with O. B. Chapman presiding. The speech attacked the Democrats’ Civil War record, praising emancipation and Republican gains. The event also covered Emancipation Day observances by local colored residents and a victory note for Capt. St. Allen’s re-election prospects.
City Hall hosts a grand ball with extensive preparations underway on Friday evening. Officials and committee members coordinate decorations security and guest arrangements to ensure a formal community event.
A large Marshfield gathering heard E. J. Jones and A. Buckley address Republicans. James Love was elected president of the Hayes and Wheeler Club with T. J. Allison vice president, M. B. Cooley treasurer, and J. O. Imes secretary.
The citizens of Oxford will gather Saturday afternoon at 3 o clock to hear Col. Hadley of Washington City speak. The note invites Republican friends in Trimble to attend en masse.
Our abundant apple harvest is used county wide to produce cider and apple butter. Two articles are crafted to meet trade demands fully and evenly.
Mr and Mrs T A Beaton of the Indianapolis Surgical Institute Hotel paused in Athens on Wednesday while traveling to the Centennial event.
General Grosvenor Maj Townsend and others schedule speaking events at Union Church Lookout School House Mt Nebo Tabernacle and Ames Cards list dates and locations for talks and assemblies across Guysville Plantsville Rome and Boston from Sept 21 to Oct 2 1876.
D Zenner Co showcases a wide array of new dress fabrics in Athens including French dress fabrics in fashionable shades and a broad selection of black and colored cashmeres. Silk dress goods have been replenished with fresh arrivals and prices remain favorable, ensuring savings on silk dresses. The proprietor notes personal involvement in cutting and sewing to deliver well fitting suits at competitive prices.
The Garments season offerings in D. Zenner & Co. Clothing Dept claim superior workmanship materials and lower prices than ever shown in Athens. Gentlemen should consider suits at Zenner’s as an alternative to high cost custom work. Kurtz & Norris highlight prime watches with accurate timekeeping and low prices, sourcing directly from manufacturers for bargains.
Report notes oysters served at Mrs Golden's stand on the Fair Ground while contrasting a local earthquake in Evansville with a price crash in the Fall trade. Zenner and Co tout large cash stocks and strong bargains ahead of eastern market rises. The Ball Friday Night is run by top local citizens.
Mrs. Goldens dining booth promises meals and lunches at all hours for fair goers. M Selig and Co advertise Bargate of Bargains offering 5000 yards of choice delaines at 8 cents per yard and all wool serges at 16 1/2 cents per yard. The One Price Store highlights dry goods bargains and fall winter wear.
D Zenner & Co announces a grand fall display at the One Price Store with 10 cases of felt skirts 2 for 1.2 and a new line of French dress goods in navy Myrtle seal prune. Jesse N Hoyt & Co pledge better boots and shoes at lower prices than any rival, while M Selig & Co advertises a large flannel sale and 20 cents under manufacturers prices. Strangers are invited to the City Hall Ball at the fair.
Immense reductions announced at the One Price Store on clothing items formerly priced higher. Shoppers urged to visit for substantial savings on garments across sizes and styles.
The Boot and Shoe headquarters of Jesse N. Hoyte & Co. displays a wide range of styles for the current season with extensive offerings in all lines and finishes.
The Athens market features M. Selig & Co. one price bargains in blankets flannels and jeans. Jesse N Hoyt & Co. highlights new footwear styles. Kurtz Norris offers popular notepaper and envelopes and wide jewelry selections. A grand ball at City Hall and Mrs Golden’s fair ground stand provide social and food attractions.
The notice invites attendance at a ball featuring the celebrated Reed Band of Alberti, even for those who do not dance, promising music and social gathering.
Floor managers MacMonigal Crippen Stuart Pickering and Davis oversaw the Ball of the season at City Hall last night. Albert's full reed band provided music for the Grand Ball on the air last night.
Kurtz and Norris advertise a wide range of wall papers with the newest styles and very low prices, promoting an easy and bright home appearance during the winter season.
Special notice extols Castoria as a perfect substitute for Castor Oil claiming pleasant taste and no nausea. It brands two kinds White Centaur for family use and Yellow for horses and animals and promises relief for sour stomach wind colic worms and disordered bowels. It asserts harmless reliable cheap cures for burns sprains rheumatism and other ailments with a trial promised between November 4 and August 4 1876.
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