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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1882
Page
1
Notice of sale of real estate conducted by the executor. Details unreadable in the fragment but indicates a formal public sale proceeding under probate or estate administration. No specific property or dates available in the readable text.
Mrs. Wickham of Bern township Athens county Ohio died at age in her eighty s years after a life of hospitality and service. She hosted annual New Year gatherings for descendants and was a member of the 1st Universalist Church of Bern. Her husband John Wickham preceded her in death. eight children fifty six grandchildren and fifty great grandchildren survive. Funeral held January 6 in Bern township. Also notes Blanchie Patterson infant obituary and Nancy Boyles death. A college banquet by Kappa Alpha Theta at Jennings residence praised by attendees.
Miles Orton returns with a tent show in Athens on Friday June 23 featuring Hagenbach's German Menagerie and Thierpark the Gavial of India and a range of acts including Lucera's Lions the Dog Circus and 100 celebrity moral circus performers led by Azel. A morning street parade at 10 and a free high wire ascent at 1 p.m. underscore a well reviewed entertainment event expected to draw large crowds.
The Greenfield Chief praises Miles Orton’s parade and foresees a large turnout for the upcoming show in Athens on Friday. It lauds the splendid horses chariots cages and skilled riders seen in the street procession and notes high public satisfaction with the ring performances. The article states the date as Friday June but the year remains unspecified.
Grend bargains in bughy phaeton and carriage styles at the Raetory of Chas. P. Shutt opposite City Hall. His work is widely known and appreciated as shown by the large number sold this season. Those planning wheels are urged to visit the factory to inspect work and learn prices. Iron Bitters advertised as a nerve and appetite strengthener.
A O Sloan markets a range of improved rubber stamps as well as best celluloid cuffs and collars. Sloan is named sole agent for these products, highlighting his exclusive availability and leadership in the market.
The Ohio Republican platform voices support for President Arthur and Governor Foster, defends civil rights and protective tariffs, condemns Russian anti Jewish oppression, and calls for taxation of intoxicating liquor. It also notes state debt reduction and outlines policy aims for fair ballots and continued enforcement of laws.
Townsman Thomas H Sheldon longtime cashier of the First National Bank sails from Athens to Fairplay Colorado about eighty miles from Denver to take a similar post and seek healthier life His family will follow later Miles Orton's Great Shows are coming to town promising a top quality performance with a 50 cent ticket capturing locals eager for entertainment and a chance to see America's Champion Bareback Rider at Athena Friday June Bad
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