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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1895
Page
8
A fragmented OCR page lists exam prompts across science geography and English grammar. The questions cover tissues and reflex centers, standard time, highland geography, moisture distribution, fisheries, and world capitals, plus arithmetic and spelling methods, with several references to schoolroom practices and teaching approaches.
Multiple transfers listed across Athens Township and Village including April E. Hibbard to T. D. Dale for 92.37 acres at $1000, Higgins to Joseph W. Higgins for 2 acres at an unspecified price, W. E. Baker to Joseph W. Higgins for 4.50 acres at $140, and similar parcel sales in Snelsonville, Lexington Township, and nearby areas. Also notes a road strip transfer to county commissioners and subdivision Lot transfers in various towns. Names include G. W. Baker, F. Pere Rev., Etna Davis, James Bateman, Edward Francis, Toba Mansfield, Wn. Sprague, Mary A. Frost, Hannah J. Tucker, M. J. Milligan, Lydia Milligan, Berths Sharp, Alfred Hark, and Sarah J. Vanest.
The village council met on Monday with all members present except Clerk Golden on two months vacation. Street committee head Dr McVey reported three watering trenches near the south bridge at Fi ton's corner and in the West End. An order instructed placing grass in office windows. A petition to widen Tuicu street east of Vine was referred to the street committee. An ordinance to regulate peddling on streets was proposed. Several bills were approved for gas, electric light, plastering, carpentry, lumber and other expenses. Names appear for letters remaining and new notices, including two marriages and several townsfolk in July 1895. An ad urged readers to consider North-western Fertilizing Co. for bone meal fertilizer investments.
The twice weekly Ohio State Journal promotes a four month combo with the hyasesoen axp Herano at 65 cents, then 2½ cents weekly after the campaign. Subscriptions via postal card or at the Missouri and Hepats office. Included are political insights and current world events.
Athens notices detail B&O and Southern Western Railway timetables from Ohio stations, with fares, departures, and connections to Cincinnati, Columbus, and Charleston. It also promotes DeWitt’s Colic and Cholera Cure, BeWitt’s remedies, and local pharmacy endorsements for ailments and travelers’ health.
A buggy accident near a residence formerly owned by L. Hi. Glaxier injures two girls, Miss Bean and Miss Curfiman, though neither is seriously hurt. The report criticizes nearby rock abutments and highway hazards. Also advertised Niagara Falls and Niagara excursion trips via Columbus and Toronto with special trains and set fares.
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