Transcribed without making changes to spelling and grammar. Transcribed by Joyce Robinson Athens Messenger February 25, 1875 GALLIA There is to be a Board of Trade organized in Gallipolis. The local Board of Health have entered upon measures to prevent the introduction and spread of small pox in Gallipolis. The Journal of last week reports one case in the suburbs of the city. Two coal veins, of fine quality, have been discovered in Harrison township. Judge Cartwright, Judge Guthrie's successor, went upon the Bench, in the court at Gallipolis, immediately after being officially sworn in, on Monday morning of last week. A new post-office has been established at Flag Springs, Walnut township. and T. J. Neil appointed Postmaster. On Thursday evening of last week the citizens of Gallipolis assembled in their several Wards to organize measures for aiding the needy poor of that town. On the first evening $378 in money and merchandise were secured, from which 106 families were relieved. The efforts have subsequently been continued. To Mr. Edward L. Menager is due the credit of originating the movement. Since the beginning of the revival 130 have joined the Methodist Church in Gallipolis. A four horse passenger omnibus runs between Gallipolis and Pomeroy. A resident of Cheshire was awakened the other night by a pain under the shoulder-blade; on examination he found a needle protruding about half an inch. He now has the whole needle; it is old and rusty. What is most remarkable he never remembers swallowing, or having one stuck into him.