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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1886
Page
5
The Messenger reports rising wheat yields in Tennessee Missouri Kentucky with Indiana and others following. It notes Congress delays and a busy political scene including reform calls and charges against a “ coul i r gang” and Republican primaries.
The Jerseyville Decoration Day drew about 1500 people as Bishop Williams Post 206 led a procession to the cemetery for graves decoration, then returned to the seminary grove for a bountiful dinner. Revs Howe, Butts, and Vanhorn spoke at the M E Church. Commander Pierce was praised for organizing the day. The Athens School Board elected teachers for next year including Kate Boyd and Maggie Boyd among others.
The Waterloo township committee in Marsefield Ohio May 30 1886 gathers to honor fallen comrades who died of war related disease while serving the country. The article recalls two more names added to the Grand Army of the Dead and looks toward a future Grand Reunion while remembering those buried in southern soil.
Hall of Savannah Lodge No. 466 A F and A M notes the death of brother William Marshall and offers condolences. The lodge will be draped in mourning for 30 days and the Tyler's sword will be laid aside. Resolutions are to be entered in minutes, sent to the widow, and published in county papers.
Go to D Zenner and Co to buy a ladies Sanshade Hat for ten cents in this small town shop window promotion.
The notice urges pipe users to visit Murphy's for tobacco with an extensive stock and bargain prices that fit current times.
A nostalgic verse traces a mother’s use of Castoria from a child’s crying to infancy and adulthood. The playful line ends with a twist as she has children and continues the familiar product reference.
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