Transcribed without making changes to spelling and grammar. Transcribed by Joyce Robinson Athens Messenger August 19, 1875 GALLIA Considerable damage was done to bridges in this county by the recent freshets which prevailed throughout south-eastern Ohio. The new M. E. Church structure, at Gallipolis, is progressing rapidly. The walls are above ground and the work is going on satisfactorily. The residence of Josiah Hawk, near Gallipolis, was recently entered by burglars and property to the amount of about $150 abstracted therefrom. The Gallia County Fair will be held on the grounds of the society, at Gallipolis, October 6th, 7th and 8th. D. T. Smithers is president of the society. On Saturday morning, 7th inst., the jewelry store of Walter McFarland, at Gallipolis, was entered by burglars who carried away about $1000 worth of watches and jewelry.