The Republican Compiler
August 30 1841

Better Times Coming--Harrington, the late President of the Gallipolis Bank, was sent to the jail of Gallia county, Ohio, on the 5th last, for fifteen years, having been convicted of extensive swindling transactions behind the counter. A few more such examples will prove highly beneficial to the community--Pennsylvanian

Adams Sentinel, Gettysburg , PA
Nov. 29, 1858

Fire at Gallipolis, Ohio
The Court House at Gallipolis , Ohio , was entirely destroyed by fire, on Monday night, but the papers and documents in it were all saved.  The fire is supposed to have been the work of an incendiary.  The building cost $12,000, and was insured in the Etna for $5,000.

3 Jul 1862
Gallipolis Journal

The following is a list of the Secesh prisoners now in the hospital at Gallipolis, all of whom were wounded and captured at Lewisburg. Two have died since their arrival, and one or two others are in a fair way to follow them:
Raph Elkins, Pulaski county, Virginia
J. C. Smith, Carroll county, Va.
Alvus Marshall, Pulaski county, Va.
W. J. Chandler, Monroe county, Va.
R. J. Thrasher, Botetourt co., Va.
W. F. Bohlmann, Fayette co., Va.
A. Morse, Monroe co., Va.
C. Rhodes, Greenbrier co., Va.
G. L. Stull, Allegheny co., Va.
W. Hansburger, Monroe co., Va.
W. Neighbors, Monroe co., Va.
W. J. Taylor, Greenbrier co., Va.
J. White, Greenbrier co., Va.
C. H. Snow, Carroll co., Va.
J. Smith, Putnam co., Va.
A. S. Rader, Botetourt co., Va.
P. Murry, Lynchburg, Va.
J. Nichols, Pulaski co., Va.
J. W. Mitchell, Carroll co., Va.
W. L. Smith, Carroll co., Va.
N. Marshall, Carroll co., Va.,
W. Z. Wickline, died of wound
Jas. H. McKinney, died of consumption

Transcribed by Henny Evans

Portsmouth Times
Jan 6, 1872

Jacob Fultz, an old and respected citizen of Gallipolis, died at his residence the 21st inst. He was born in Wurtemburg, Germany, on the 20th of Febraury, 1790, and came to this county in 1833. He first settled at Steubenville, but removed to Gallia county in 1835. He was a wagon master under the Emperor Napoleon at Waterloo. He was a good citizen, respected by all who knew him.

Portsmouth Times
Feb. 14, 1874

Gallia county will build a bridge over Symmes Creek and one over Big Campaign Creek. Proposals received until the 24th of February.

Athens Messenger
July 29, 1875

GALLIA

The Gallipolis Cadets have received their uniforms.

They have a large and enthusiastic Hayes Club in Gallipolis.

Horse stealing has, latterly, been carried on with unusual spirit and animation in this county.

James B. Aleshire, of Gallipolis, has been appointed to a cadetship in the Military Academy at West Point.

Mrs. Grubb is in jail, at Gallipolis, for shooting and wounding a hotel clerk named West, for "talking" about her.

By falling from a scaffold at the Union School House, in Gallipolis, recently, Mr. W. H. Johnson, painter, was slightly hurt.

John N. Beard, Esq., who is referred to as one of the most active and energetic young business men of Gallipolis, died on Monday of last week.

An unoccupied house in Addison township, belonging to Thomas Shaver, was, recently, burned down. Supposed to have been struck by lightning.

Charles Adkins is his name. He stole a mare from his cousin, Wellington Bruce, last Thursday, and cantered Rosinante to Gallipolis, where he disposed of her to Leopold Frank for $30.

Two Martin women were, recently, sent to jail of this county, by Judge Unroew, for an assault with intent to murder another woman., They were subsequently taken out with a writ of habeas corpus.

Athens Messenger
September 09, 1875

GALLIA

Gallipolis would seem to be swarming with thieves. The total expenses of the late Institute, of this county, were @225.75. There were twelve prisoners in the jail of this county at the close of the week.

The Republicans throughout this county were enthusiastically awake and active.
James Aleshire, of Gallipolis, passed the physical examination at the West Point Military Academy.

T.J. Neal's house, in Walnut township, was visited by thieves, Sunday of last week and $15 taken.

Miss Hannah U. Maxon, recently a teacher in Gallipolis, has accepted a like position in Springfield.

George King, of Gallipolis, left for Germany on Tuesday of last week, to get his fortune. The amount is $40,000.

Dr. W. B. Guthrie has been appointed City Physician, of Gallipolis, for the ensuing year by the Board of Health.

James Carter, a collier for the Keystone Furnace company, and living in the upper end of Huntington township, recently committed suicide by hanging.

Some fellow, says the Gallipolis Journal, went to the hen roost of Jim Bashore the other night and was about to "inquire within." when he received a dose of shot liberally distributed, which operated as a "notice to quit."

Some man went to the house of Mrs. Bryan, in Addison township, one day last week, while the men folks were absent at work on the farm and finding her alone drew a revolver and pointing it at her, told her to keep still while he helped himself. He took $50 in money and such other things of value about the house that he wanted and left. It is probable that the robber watched the house until all men had left. Gallipolis Journal

Gallipolis Bulletin
January 5, 1876
Transcribed by Henny Evans

New Year 1876
     Bonfires on the Public Square, the firing of cannon and ringing of the church bells greeted the opening of the new year. The warmth of the night enabled one to remain out as long as one pleased, and the consequence was that the streets of the town were not wholly deserted the whole night long.
Our citizens are greatly indebted to the vigorous and efficient action of the Centennial Committee of Thirteen for the successful manner in which they carried out the wishes expressed by the Public Meeting.___ The demonstration was one that the city can well be proud of.
     It is impossible to enumerate the special cases, as it would be far easier to notice the failures to illuminate. Each one appeared to do all possible. We cannot fail however to speak of the beautiful gas jets at Mr. R. Aleshire’s, showing in a blaze “1876”
The workmen employed in the Foundry of Enos, Hill & Co., on Third Street, erected an arch over the street, on which was this inscription, in letters two feet long, made of gas pipe, each letter and figure being shown by jets of burning gas: “WELCOME
1876.”
     This was admired by all as the great feature of the night in the way of illumination.
Passing around with the procession we did intend to notice all the illuminations, but find it impossible to do so, as we have not space

Gallipolis Bulletin
March 1, 1876
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Golden Wedding
     Last Wednesday, February 23d, being the 50th anniversary of the marriage of our townsman, Mr. John Priestly, to his wife Hannah. The event was celebrated by a re-union. One who was present on the occasion has furnished us with a brief sketch of the affair which took place at the family residence, on Front Street.
     They were married at Luddinden Chapel, England. The party, consisted of a few invited guests, among which were Rev. R. Breare, Mrs. Breare, Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy, together with the lineal descendants of the family, viz: Mr. and Mrs. James Priestly, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Priestly, Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Priestly, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Beall, Mrs. B.___ being the only daughter. Four children, twelve grand children and one great grand child, little Alice, daughter of Mr. A. G. and Jennie G. Beall; Rev. Breare officiated in his usual style, if not more so, in his address to the venerable, aged and worthy couple who had passed through a half century of married life, quietly, though unostentatiously, had enjoyed all the comforts of life and lived to see their children and grand children favorably situated. Mr. Richard Priestly, presented his father with a fine gold headed cane; Mrs. Richard Priestly, presented a pair of gold spectacles to Mrs. John Priestly; Mr. Henry C. Priestly, presented to his father, also a pair of gold spectacles; Mrs. H. C. Priestly, presented a fine gold breast pin to the aged mother-in-law; then came the congratulations &c., after which refreshments and dinner, which was very nice indeed and enjoyed by the entire party. Every attention was paid and compliments interchanged to the aged pair, and the day passed pleasantly away, one which seldom occurs in the marriage life---therefore the impression made by the kind, affectionate and appropriate remarks of Rev. Breare, not only to the venerable and worthy couple, but to the children and grand children, and guests also, will no doubt be remembered, appreciated and practiced through life.

June 21, 1876
Portsmouth Times

A Reverend Rascal Elopes with a Faithless Wife
     We have another tale of domestic infelicity, with,sad to say, a professed minister of the gospel mixed up in the case. Until a few months ago, J.D. Prose, a well-to-do farmer residing at Patriot, Gallia county, O., was living pleasantly with his wife, and nothing had occurred to mar the happiness of their quiet and unpretending life.
     Some time last winter, a stranger named David C. Daily, came to their home and represented himself to be a cousin of Mrs. Prose, and assumed the garb of a minister. He was kindly treated, and invited to make their house his home. Here he remained for about three months, when he obtained the consent of the unsuspecting husband to accompany Mrs. Prose on a visit to some relatives at Parkersburg, W.Va. The pair left, on the 4th February last, with a horse and spring wagon belonging to Mr. P., but never reached the house of the relatives. Nothing was heard of them until a week or two ago, when a letter was received from the truant wife by some of her relatives saying they could reach her by letter at Portsmouth.
     Mr. Prose came down to the city and put the matter in the hands of Marshal Williams, and returned home. Yesterday morning the Reverend Daily called at the post-office for a letter, but, under the surveillance of the Marshal, he was immediatly apprehended and placed in the station-house.
     It seems the pair have been living, for some time, in Kentucky, about 3 1/2 miles from Portsmouth, on Anthony Thompson's place. An officer was dispatched yesterday afternoon to secure his wayward companion. The Sheriff of Gallia county has been notified to come after them.
     The woman, it is reported, is repentant, and anxious to go back to her wronged husband, and he seems disposed, notwithstanding her faithlessness, to take her once more to his home and bosom. It has finally developed that the Reverend scamp is an old offender, and has heretofore been an inmate of several prisons.

Athens Messenger
January 30, 1879

Joint Meeting of the Bars of Gallia and Meigs counties with reference to the death of Hon. Simeon Nash. Gallipolis, O., Jan. 22, 1879
     The members of the Bar in Gallia and in Meigs county, pursuant to arrangement, met at the Mayor's office at 11 A.M., to take appropriate action upon the death of Judge Simeon Nash, and to arrange for attendance upon his funeral today.Hon. J. Cartwright, of Pomeroy, was appointed Chairman, and C. M. Holcomb. Esq., of Gallipolis, Secretary.
     On motion six pall bearers were appointed, two from the Board of Trustees of Gallia Academy, two from the Meigs county Bar, and two from the Gallia county Bar. From the Trustees R. Aleshire and E. Delecombe were appointed; T.S. Montague and J. Cartwright from the Meigs Bar, and Jos. Bradbury and A. Vance from the Gallia Bar.
     On motion a committee of three, consisting of Gen. C.H. Grosvenor was appointed a committee of arrangements for the funeral.
     On motion a committee of three, consisting of Gen. C. H. Grosvenor, Judge J.P. Bradbury and Hon. Jos. Bradbury were appointed to draft resolutions expressive of the feelings of the Bars of Gallia and Meigs counties, to be presented to and spread upon the records of the Common Pleas Courts of the twelve counties in the Seventh Judicial District of Ohio, the Supreme Court of Ohio, and the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of Ohio; to publish, and to present the family with a copy of the same, together with suitable remarks made upon the deceased, to be furnished the committee by members of the Bar of the several counties. Judge Bradbury, upon his request, was excused from service upon the committee, and Judge Cartwright substituted by the meeting.
     On motion the Secretary was ordered to furnish a copy of these proceedings to the papers in Gallia, Meigs and Athens counties for publication, and to present a copy of the same to the family of the deceased.
     Adjourned until 1 1/2 P.M. to attend the funeral in mourning and as a body.
J. Cartwright, Chairman
C.M. Holcomb, Secretary

Athens Messenger
March 11, 1886

GALLIA

The Gallipolis Treasury is out of funds.

At Gallipolis the liquor saloons are permitted to keep open until eleven o'clock at night.

Mrs. Ruth Brown, aged 73, widow of the late James Brown, of Gallipolis, died, Sunday of last week.

J. Winn Hustinpiller near Gallipolis is about to leave for central Dakota, which he will make his future home.

Wm. G.Roush, of Cheshire, one of the strong featured and sturdy farmers of that region is about to remove to Kansas
.
Circuit Court convened, at Gallipolis, last Thursday, March 4th, with Judges Clark, Bradbury and Cherington on the bench.

Mrs. Elizabeth Shober, widow of the late Wm. Shober, of Gallipolis, died, very suddenly at her late home in that city on Sunday evening of last week.

A colored man named Holland, from Middleport, went to Gallipolis last week where by permission of Mayor Alexander he voluntarily began work on the chain gang of that city to aid his brother in working out his sentence for carrying concealed weapons.

Gallipolis Journal
May 11, 1889

     Dr Wm. K. Patton and Barbara A. Boston were married in Pittsburgh, Pa., Aug. 9, 1840. Mr. Patton was born in Quebec, Canada, in 1816, and settled in this county in 1853. His wife was born in Sunfish, O., Oct. 2d, 1823, and died July 27, 1878. She was the mother of the following children: Catherine L.L., born June 4, 1841, resides in this Tp.; Mary Jane, June 13, 1844, died Nov. 16, , 1848. Elizabeth Oct. 5, 1846, died Nov. 27 1848.
     The parents of Mr. Patton were Jno. H., and Elizabeth (Wilson) Patton. His father was born in 1789, and died Jan’y 7, 1834. He was a teacher by occupation. Mr. Patton’s mother was born in 1797, and died Aug. 20, 1850; they both died in Pittsburgh, Pa.
     Mrs. Patton’s parents were Jacob and Catherine (Risher) Boston. Her father was born in 1788, and died March 12, 1857. Her mother was born March 12, 1786, and died Feb. 11, 1869. Mr. Patton was a physician residing in Mercerville, Ohio. Died April 17, 1889, aged 73 years at time of burial.

Contributed by Henny Evans

Athens Messenger
May 15, 1890

Gallipolis will celebrate her 100th anniversary October 17th, 18th and 19th. Col. John L. Vance is chairman of the executive committee, which insures the success of the celebration. The event is a most important one and we hope that it will prove a pleasant one to the good people of Gallipolis.

Newark Daily Advocate
July 28, 1894

IN GALLIPOLIS
The Gallant Old 91st O.V.I. Holds It Reunion Tuesday
Gallipolis Outdoes Herself in Doing Honor to the Old Veterans--Dr. Warwick of Lucasville, and Capt. E.E. Ewing of This City, Honored

    The gallant old Ninety-first O.V.I. held its reunion at Gallipolis yesterday, a large number of the old veterans being present. Concerning the reunion the Journal says:
    It was a gala day in the city today. Flags waved and fluttered from scores of business and private houses. The music of the fife and drum was mixed up with the dazzling splendor of the sun, the fine breezes and the throngs of people, and we were carried back almost to '61, when the streets were full of volunteers enlisting to do battle for the glorious cause of the Union.
     The G.A.R. Hall, the headquarters of the boys, was nicely decorated by fair hands, and made as cheerful and pleasant as possible.The reunion opened at 10 o'clock with Dr. Warwick, of Lucasville, Scioto county, in the chair. Adjutant Longbon was made secretary. The address of welcome was then made by Capt. J.M. Alexander in a beautiful and touching manner. It was responded to, also, in a feeling manner by Capt. E.E.Ewing.
     Col. John L. Vance then delivered his address on the battle of Winchester, which occurred just thirty years ago today, July 24, 1864. The address was received with great pleasure and hearty approval. This was followed by a short experience meeting in which several old veterans accounted interesting experiences and incidents.
     The organization for the ensuing year was then made--President Warwick and Secretary Longbon being continued. The morning session was now adjourned until 2 o'clock, and when it assembled the crowd was so great that it was moved and carried that all adjourn to the court house, which they did, and the audience filled the court room.
     Lieut. Newt Warwick, the old commissary of the regiment, related some lively experiences. He was followed by Capt. Ewing, the famous Tom Tag of Lawrence county; Capt. A. D. Crossland, the old quartermaster of the regiment; Capt. J. M. Alexander, who related his experience as orderly sergeant in escorting 31 of John Morgan's men to Columbus, and many others.
     The Journal also runs cuts of the leading members of the regiment, among them being a double column cut of Capt. E. E. Ewing, of this city, and one of Colonel John A. Turley. In commenting on them the Journal has the following to say:
Lieutentant E.E. Ewing
The original orderly sergeant of Company A was here. Thirty years ago today he was severely wounded at Winchester, and left in the hands of the enemy. Hopeless as his case might seem, a combination of circumstances resulted in what could not be improved upon for his welfare. He was kindly cared for by a loyal citizen, through whose kind attentions he was brought to recovery.
Col. John A. Turley
It is a source of much regret that Col. Turley can not be present at the reunion of the 91st Regiment today. He is now an old man indeed, though the boys thought him old when he so gallantly led them more than thirty years ago. He is now seventy-eight years old, and it may be said that the once sturdy oak is now in the sear and yellow leaf. As he sits in the quiet of his room his mind is doubtless going back to the stirring scenes that today will be commemorated by speech and song. The boys will send him greeting, and well we know their words of cheer will warm the cockles of his heart.
Major J. B. Warwick arrived this morning in time to preside at the opening exercises of the reunion. No man in the regiment was more faithful in the performance of his duties as surgeon than Dr. Warwick. He knew every man and all about his frame, and none received more cordial greetings than he today.
     Tuesday evening the closing exercises were held in the Gallipolis court house in the presence of an immense throng. On this occasion Capt. Ewing read an original poem of great merit, which was greeted with tumultuous applause.

October 10, 1895
The Evening Democrat

To Improve the Ohio
     A Permanent Organization Formed at the Cincinnati Convention
By the adoption of a constitution and by-laws a permanent organization of the Ohio River Improvemnet association has been perfected. The plan of M. R. Sulzer of Madison, Ind., for an Ohio River commission similar to the Mississippi and Missouri river commission was adopted, but on the advise of General C. H. Grosvenor, Congressment Evans, Bromwell, Hulick, Hemingway and others. the resolution was reconsidered, tabled and the executive board authorized to represent the association in Washington and elsewhere.
     The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, John L. Vance, Gallipolis; Secretary E.P. Wilson, Cincinnati; treasurer, J.D. Parker, Cincinnati; vice presidents, John F. Dravo, Pittsburg; E. A. Burnside, West Virginis; F.A. Laidley, Ohio; W.W. Hite, Kentuck; W. B. Halliday, Illinois.

Athens Messenger
Jan 16, 1896

Mr. George Glenn, storekeeper at the State Hospital, spent several days last week at his home in Gallia county.

Mrs. G. B. Haynie and children of Chicago, who have been visiting Mrs. Haynie's sister, Mrs. U.G. Miller, returned home Monday.

Athens Messenger
April 20, 1899

Mariage Licenses
Benjamin F. Ely, Cheshire, Gallia county, and Julia L. Tedrow, Lysander.

Athens Messenger and Herald
June 8, 1899

Marshal for Alaska
A political plum in the shape of a lucrative appointment has fallen squarely into the hands of Mr. Samuel Murphy an attendant at the Athens State Hospital. On Sunday he received telegraphic information to the effect that he had received the appointment of United States marshal for the territory of Alaska at the snug salary of $3,000 a year. Mr. Murphy has been an employe of the instituition for sometime, and has been faithful in the performance of every duty. He is a resident of Gallipolis and with his wife and interesting little daughter makes his home on Congress street. He is one of Gallia county's staunch Republicans, and has taken a prominent part in the politics of that county. Mr. Murphy's headquarters will be at Sitka, Alaska, and it (is) probable that he will assume the duties of his new position about September 1. His many friends in Athens and Gallia counties congratulate him upon his good fortune.

Athens Messenger
Dec. 7, 1899

George H. Huhn, for a number of years engaged with the Hocking Valley as agent at Glen Ebon, has been transferred to Cheshire, Gallia county. Mr. Huhn is an experienced railroad man and his transference to a better business point is a just recognition of his ability.