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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1888
Page
1
Dr C C Farquhar presents as physician and specialist offering cures for deformities stiff joints paralysis lung diseases piles asthma bronchitis consumption rheumatism liver complaints dyspepsia St Vitus dance fits kidney and blood diseases catarrh headaches back neuralgia and chronic diseases He claims urine analysis to locate disease and a new piles treatment Will be at the locale for consultations and cures
Local Athens endorsements extol Hawley patented clothes washer with testimonials from residents and officials. Separate notices announce Columbus H V and T Railway fares to Minnesota, Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Arkansas, Texas, New Mexico with dates March to June and one fare to Richmond Virginia, plus thirty day tickets and agent contact information.
A column muses on longevity and ancient figures like Sophocles Attila and Tacitus, arguing old methods of natural remedies outlived poisons. It recounts Meigs County and Marietta events including centennial relic exhibits at the Marietta Centennial, local fires, insurrections, rail progress, and notable an ction on crime and public notices.
A notice states a sale of household goods at the court house corner on Saturday April 14 at 10:00 a.m. Items include a cooking range, bedsteads, bed clothing, chairs, tables, plus several express wagons and harness. CuHas. M. Edwards.
Mrs. M. A. Elliott, the West End milliner, returns from the city with a complete line of New Spring millinery featuring latest flowers ribbons hats and bonnets. She also offers hair goods and invites ladies of town and country to view her collection.
Ads advertise oyster and fish sales at a Messenger office run market. Auctioneer N E Dean Amesville will handle real estate and personal property sales. Multiple houses and vacant lots for sale in Martinsburg and Athens area with price notes and contact through MESSENGER office. House for sale also offered in Athena Ohio with contact Geo Falloon and Geo Spence.
Sole proprietors Ameleiws advertise stalls at fair grounds for horses. Monthly training stalls priced at 1.00 and stallions for season 000. Vee in advance. Amblin, secretary.
The undersigned offer twelve head of farm horses aged three to twelve years. Also six buggies seven double harness sets three single harness sets eight casual dies and bridles three spring wagons and two road wagons. Apply at Livery Stable opposite Athens City Hall. Mr J E Weidman will offer low priced and eligible lots from Carpenter’s line on South Main Street noting healthiness of location.
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