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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1888

Page

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Special MasterCommissioner Sale of Hillsboro Rail Property in Ohio

Milton Arene plaintiff vs Henry T. Niles and others defendants in Brown County Ohio. The Special Master Commissioner announces public auction on June 26 1888 at 2 PM in Chillicothe to sell Cincinnati Hocking Valley and Huntington Railway Company property west of High street Hillsboro and east of High street Hillsboro including lands rights of way depots bridges and all assets. Prices set not less than 90000 for western parcel 20000 for eastern parcel and 75000 for another segment with specific payment terms and conditions. Additional notices include further railroad property sales with similar terms and conditions. May 17 1888.

County of Brown State of Ohio Chillicothe Ross County Cincinnati, Hocking Valley and Huntington Railway Company High Street Hillsboro Highline County Denning City of Cincinnati Hamilton County Clermont, Brown and Highland Gompany Highland County Scioto Valley Railroad Kingston Adelphi Said Adelphi and Circleville Highland Ross, Hocking Vinton Athens Creto Cincinnati, Hockingalley & Huntington Railroad Company Said County John Karshner Daniel K. Harvey Millford O. Eway & Morkow Alt'ys Illsboro

Spring Wagons Lead in County as Shutt Expands

Not many years since the Troy Wagon led the county but C. P. Shutt now manufactures spring wagons and holds the sole trade. He guarantees first class work in material and workmanship at farmer friendly prices. Visit his ware room on East State Street to inspect.

B. F. Witman Witman Warren House Ravenswood W. Va C. P. Shutt East State Street

Henry Nelson Promotes Cap Sale

In hats and caps I will not miss a sale. Henry Nelson signs bold notice urging shoppers to visit his shop for limited time discounts on headwear.

Henry Nelson

Meal offer at Arcade Building opposite Warren House

A. Laird advertises a meal for 20 cents with top market fare and refined service designed to whet appetites, inviting readers to try and be convinced. The notice places the venue at Arcade Building near Warren House.

A. Laird Arcade Building Warren House A. Laird’s

Raspberries Sold First by D M Burchfield

D M Burchfield becomes the first local seller of raspberries in the area, offering fresh berries to residents.

D. M. Burchfield

Want Ads for Goods and Services in Local Market

Broad assortment of examples including cabinet photos at 250 per dot, brick kiln starting soon, cheap fabrics at Nelsons, Jersey ice cream and milk shakes, health corset at 1.10, and Amta Hooper restaurant notes. Miscellaneous names, offers, and slogans appear with varied readability.

Jersey Amta Hooper

Deaths in Athens County 1887 by Cause

A county mortality tally lists 363 total deaths with 187 males and 176 females. Leading causes include consumption 47, pneumonia 43, insanity 18, heart disease 23, and unknown 22, with numerous deaths from cholera infantum, whooping cough, Bright's disease, typhoid, measles, scarlet fever, and other illnesses.

Athens County

Purified balm claims universal cure and royal approval

An advertisement touts a universal remedy promising to cure scrofula eczema totter and syphilis in all stages. It claims royal endorsement and sacred certification, urging readers to obtain the remedy through a chemist and secure its use by the end of the season.

Blox B. Bemdermarty

Property Notice in Athens Auction Record

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a brick dwelling on a major street in Athens with owners D Zaxwem and associates. Valuation indicates a parcel share of about $1.08 to $1.25 per unit, with unclear codes and age details.

Peace Vorcie Grod Ams Athens Lmquire D Zaxwem &O

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Milton Arene Henry T. Niles Circuit Court of Brown County Nodv Hawley Washer Morgan Meigs Hocking Washington James Farreel A. J. Frame Chicago Lulu Brashears John A. Kidwell Columbus Ada C. Coe Rebecca Burt Madison County Ada Lewis Zanesville Mrs Henry Crippen Rome Frame West Virginia Helen Jackson John Jackson The Hattie Carlton Coolville W. W. Watkins Brown House Lizzie Hackman Rhoda Arscott Springfield Earl Cranston Emma Jones Alice Jones Jackson, C H. T. Hoyt L. D. Bonebrake Flora E. Eagle Rio Grande Emma J. Weethee Millfield FE. J. Jones Wv. C. Lowry Logan G. W. Boyce John Hancock Thompkins Senter, Thompkins& Co Bettie P. Harris May Bess L. H. Whipple Duluth Minn Tom Jones Jackson Ina Kurtz C. B. Henderson Jennie Alexander Bremen Fairfield County Kate Hickman Nelsonville W.A. Thomas and Family J.P. McGill Arkansas City Kansas Col. Jaynes J. C. Woodyard W. S. McKitrick Jas. D. Brown Johnnie Elmer Armstrong Hebardsville Albany Echo A. D. Patterson Mr. P New England Mr. Patterson Samuel Axtell del Norte Colorado Jennie Henry Ames Will A. Moore D. H E. H. Moore Columbia N. Y Denver James Walsh EMS Cleveland New York City Xenia D. C. Putcham Ohio G. A. R Benjamin Bates Urbana Grace Stevenson Tiffin Sella Bros Bessemer, Mich William Balleneh Mansfield Champaign County Jackson Township Coshocton County Robert Courtney Ballaire Gottloib Schwartz House of Refuge Fanny Stevens Lizzie Wilson South Charleston AC. H. Wood Alexander Seigumboring Benjamin M. Skinner Pomeroy Henson Willis Meigs County Letart Harry McGinnis Effie Lola Graham Ile Fort Scott Kas Rutland Township Robert Dyke Minersville John N. Hayman Thomas H. Gold Bedford M. H. Watkins Pomeroy Telegraph Wheeling Telegraph Windsor Ohio River Salt Company Pool Congress Marietta Daniel Conley Vincent Defiance Fire Company Bartlett’s Grove Muskingum River Harmar Annie Roush Samuel Null Beverly Sherman Black Truesdell Black Per Ezra Perkins Washington County Whipple Nelson Washington County Infirmary Athens Asylum Ender Bum F. S. Coleman Toledo Flora M. Gerhart Jean Ethel E. Johnson Salututory Reewna Buell Caroline Nye M. Marie Fields A. Lola Hodkinson Elizabeth C. Holden Mary M. Henoner Mahala McAllister Minnie R. McMillen Rebekah D. Nye Ella W. Dicks Julia W. Pearce Elenor H. Shepard Nora D. Thornton Anna Mex Ginnis Frazee Gore Nixon Isaiah Frazure Marion Township Ward Township Hocking County Scott Ohio State University Logan High School Logan Republican Samuel 8S. Davis Joseph D. Summers Baird's Furnace Summers McConnelsville Johnny Clemens McConneleville D. James 8. Reevee Morgan County Unionville Denvertown Malta McConnelaville Michigan 78Th O. W.I Corning High School Martin Potter Rose M. Root Albert Statler Lorena B. Adamson Sidsey Gi. Marshall Somerest Mother of Gienneral Phil Sheridee Sheridan G. H. Carpenter Henry Morgan Court of Common Press Athems Jane With Eeleck P. m Pias Watt Lot Messenger Office Brannan’a Fenzel Brose Nelson's Neleoe Reba Sik Simbewiian Parasew Bee Netses Neom
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