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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1887
Page
5
The Messenger notes Ohio politics with a focus on liquor laws, crime trials, and the upcoming primaries. It reports Governor Foraker’s handling of rioters near Antwerp, dissects canal funding, and highlights election implications for the state’s parties amid national events and financial data.
Major J. B. M. Welch sold a two by one mile tract in Trimble township near the Kanawha and Ohio RR just south of Corning. The property, known as the big woods, covers mauve forest and is believed to hold the Great Seam and Bailey's Run coal. Price reportedly $49,000. Local news notes include farming activity, community visits, church arrangements, and obituaries.
An event at a meeting held west of Athens drew attendees for speeches by local figures and an experience session lasting until around 11 p m The group then returned to town by two local men arriving about 12 30 a m The forthcoming return of Thureday to address Hawkins case is noted and citizens’ support for a Gailgpelle official is urged.
Mrs Melén Thompson announces a new millinery shop at the Warren House in Athens offering modern hats and reblocking services. Prices touted as lower than elsewhere and customers invited to inspect the new stock and shop. Also mentions T B Wardens coffee for sale nearby.
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