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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1888

Page

2

Vexed Bird Policy and Rail Case Highlight State News

The piece discusses whether English sparrows help control insects and the impact of a state law offering rewards for sparrow heads. It cites the Government Entomological Bureau on crop losses and notes sparrows’ alleged insect diet. It also reports Judge Evans granting a change of venue in the Hocking Valley Railroad case, moving to Licking County for trial.

Washington Paina Chancery Court Columbus Evans Hocking Valley Railroad Licking County

Bright catchy piece of music dedicated to Ohio State Journal

A bright catchy music piece dedicated to the Ohio State Journal and printed with a large edition. Copies can be secured by enclosing five cents in stamps to the Ohio State Journal Co Columbus Ohio.

Ohio State Journal Ohio State Journal Co Columbus Ohio Towit Troy Township Athens County State of Waterman Matilda Lew Coolville Marietta Sarah Root Howe Hare Iff Fred. Stalder Sherr W. A. Root Tomarkins & Koons Attys

Frost items and local notices from small town column

Remettema and Miss Addie Ford wed by Rev P C Wiggins on the 25th alt. Clark Patterson and Emma Smith also married. Universalists of Frost held a two day meeting. Mrs John Bartlett of Parkersburg visiting Frost relatives. Coal seam depth drills on late J W Johnson farm. Primary election totals: 170 votes. Dr P T Busch elected Central Committee man. Leroy Bean led for Recorder, Higgins for Commissioner. Peach and apple crops reportedly uninjured by late freeze. Town of Stewart’s saloon removed. Co D.

Remettema C. E. Petty Addie Ford P. C. Wiggins Clark Patterson Emma Smith Universalists of Frost John Bartlett Parkersburg W. Va Vine J. W. Johnson P. T. Busch Leroy Bean Recorder Higgins Stewart. Co. D

Choice Suburban Property Near Regium

Nearly new frame cottage on main road a short distance south of the Regium. Suitable for a small family with ample grounds and a large new barn plus out-buildings. Excellent water and cistern. Apply to Samuel Axtell, Athena, O.

Regium Samuel Axtell Athena, O

Bee Hive Serves Pure Soda Water and Alderuy Milk Shakes

The Bee Hive offers a glass of pure soda water and an Alderuy milk shake, highlighting its beverage lineup and local flavor.

Laundry Service Offered by Mise Narcissa Davies

Mise Narcissa Davies offers regular washing for several additional clients. Moderate charges and satisfactory work. orders placed through P. O. or left at Misaen- OER Office.

Mise Narcissa Davies P. O Misaen- Oer

Dwelling for Sale by Owner in Eee Eee

Property listing shows a dwelling for sale in the Eee Eee area. Attorney Breigner 20 is named alongside seller Mary Thomreox seeking to process the sale through formal channels.

Breigner

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