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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1882
Page
4
D Zenner & Co announces closure of summer stock in clothing dry goods millinery and fancy goods with hats caps and ready made clothing. New fall goods arriving daily and the public is invited to inspect the elegant lines at the store proper.
Athens County Agricultural Society opens its thirty first annual exhibition with large stock displays and enhanced departments. Local rail lines push completion as Nelsonville grows. York Township prepares to welcome ex Governor Noyes. Community notes include tributes, schooling, church matters and a push for temperance.
The M E Conference at Ironton concluded the charges of heresy against University President Scott. A 14 member committee was appointed to conduct the trial last Friday, and on the following day the public announcement declared his complete vindication.
A notice calls a Monday evening 7 o'clock gathering at the Mayor's office City Hall to form a Sons of Veterans camp for sons of ex Union soldiers aged at least 14 living in or near Athens.
The M. and C. railroad offers excursion tickets from all stations to Cincinnati and return for three dollars. The fare includes a coupon for admission to the Art and Industrial Exposition in progress there. Tickets are valid through October 2.
The Columbus Hocking Valley and Toledo railroad shows weekly earnings surpassing the prior year and analysts expect continued growth in arithmetic progression as the remarkable financial prosperity persists.
The Columbus, Hocking Valley & Toledo Railway will run a cheap excursion from all River Division stations to Columbus on Saturday September 30, 1882. The trips have proven immensely popular, with townships fully embracing the events.
Official statistics show 14,193 acres planted this year versus 16,508 last year. Last year’s yield averaged eight bushels per acre. this year’s yield is expected to be higher, though the exact amount cannot yet be determined.
A late State Board of Agriculture report shows 463 sheep valued at 1657 dollars killed by dogs in Athens county last year and 353 sheep valued at about 732 dollars injured by the same cause.
The full term of the county common pleas court will commence on Monday October 16. The notice specifies the start date for the court term and sets the formal beginning of hearings and proceedings for that period.
The Rev H Gortner will deliver the sermon at the M FE Church during the Sunday morning service.
Investigation fails to fully explain the poisoning incident at the Athens County Home where several children were affected. The superintendent believes a sugar used at breakfast contained the toxin, leading to a decision to stop supplying that specific lot of sugar to the children.
The Republican committee replaces John Coulson on the county ticket for surveyor with Arthur Pond, the Ohio Central Railroad’s chief engineer and respected for the post. Pond’s candidacy follows Coulson’s withdrawal as noted in correspondence.
The Athens County Medical Society held its regular monthly meeting at Nelsonville on Tuesday. Dr. H. M. Lash of Athens and Dr. E. C. DeSteigner of Logan read papers. Members attended from McArthur Logan New Straitsville Athens Buchtel and nearby areas. The next meeting will be in Athens on Tuesday October 31st.
The Republicans of Marshfield will be addressed on Monday evening October 2 by Emmett Tompkins Esq and the Republicans of Big Run on Tuesday evening October 3 by the same speaker. The meetings are expected to be large and enthusiastic and Mr Tompkins is pledged a hearty welcome by Republican friends in Bern and Waterloo.
After a long stretch of sunny days that aided corn ripening, rain arrived to ease drought concerns. The skies opened as if held aloft to prove the region's blessed outdoor climate and abundance.
Col J H Stewart receiver of the M and C road extends generous invitations to every employee. Each receives free transportation on the line to Cincinnati and admission for themselves and a guest to the Exposition.
At the M. E. Conference in Ironton last week the Marietta District for the ensuing year named ministers and supply assignments. S.C. Frampton P.E. Amesville R A Lemaster Athens 8 D Hutsinpiller Athens Circuit T H Monroe Barlow T M Ricketts Bartlett J G Jones Belpre James Mitchell Buchtel to be supplied by J G Dover Chester to be by B F McElfresh Chester Hill A H Windsor Coolville Joseph McCusky Garden to be supplied by D M Vanhorn Hammar T G Dickinson Jerseyville C B Longman Lee 8S D Kendall McArthur J F Williams Marietta G W Burns Marshfield to be supplied by D C Nichols Nelsonville J H Gardner Pleasanton E W Howe Stewart to be supplied by W B Brown Swan W C Holliday Warren to be supplied Waterford G F Mathena eaki to be supplied by T B White W H Scott President of Ohio University member of Athens Quarterly Conference.
Gen. Dawes spoke to large audiences in Pleasant Hill Jerseyville Stout's Frost and Coolville counties last week. Democratic and Republican listeners heard candid views on congressional work. Athens County voters showed lively interest and are likely to endorse Dawes again in October.
O B Sloan bought the new brick house built by T M D Pilcher on Main Street for 4000 dollars. Pilcher then purchased the vacant lot next to Henry O Bienneses new property on East Union Street. Pilcher already has a crew at work laying a foundation for a new dwelling, reflecting his energy and enterprise.
Rutland township correspondent notes Hon. Charles Townsend will run ahead of his ticket. He has walked to the district school with his dinner basket to educate, taught many their ABCs, and spent four years in bloody strife on the tented field, earning widespread regard for his ability and worth.
The District Convention for the Marietta District of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M E Church will gather at Belpre on October 4 and 5. Opening exercises occur Wednesday at 2 o clock. Kare Boyn, Secretary.
Citizens from Belpre Nelsonville Marietta Parkersburg and Athens join at Howe's Grove to commemorate the twenty first anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. J W Redish reads the proclamation and speakers include W P Cutler and S M Smothers. Officers elected for the ensuing year include S M Mothers president E H Watson vice president J H Bowles secretary and others from Athens Nelsonville Marietta Belpre Parkersburg and Cutler. The next meeting will be in Marietta on September 22 1883 with a grand parade led by the Parkersburg Band and festivities including a dedication of the Colored Odd Fellows Hall at Parkersburg.
Mrs Theora Owens visits Beebe relatives as frost prospects promise a strong corn crop. Frost residents build a new house for Charles Lawrence and a schoolhouse for Frost. A Republican rally in Frost features Elam Dawes and Gen. Dawes praise, urging turnout to win the statewide ticket by a large margin. Local attendees include A S Tidd, William Russell, Newell and Smith, and T G Angell.
The Fairfield County Fair in Lancaster Ohio runs October 11 through 14 with $6,200 in cash premiums. The event features a half mile track remodel and spectator-friendly homestretch sightlines. Races include three year old trot $50 purse 2:30 trot $800 running race $150. pacing $250 2:40 trot $200 and more with bike, stallion trot, and trot prizes noted. Round trip from Athens listed at $1.75.
George Ogg of Sand Rock continues threshing work in his 24th year. Rev. Mr. Armstrong ends ministry here to attend college in Boston next year. Dr. Hustis reports a successful throat operation on Mrs. L. R. Jarvis, with gradual improvement after ten difficult years. Isaac Yocum and son Will depart for Plain City Madison County to stay with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Rhodes take a pleasure trip to Cincinnati. Albert Wyatt returns from the West after years away. William Edwards buys Charles Henry’s farm. Carrie Yocum returns home from a lengthy visit. Deter ape.
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