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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1877
Page
7
Protecting Corn From Crows With Mirrors And Fake Hawks
A Scientific American hint suggests two field pest methods for farmers: suspend ed mirrors that reflect sun to scare crows and a homemade fake hawk crafted from a potato and goose and turkey feathers. Hang both from tall poles to frighten crows and deter small birds and chickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific American
Cultivating Corn by James Lyon in Ohio Farmer
James Lyon explains corn culture noting warm soil timing from May 10th to 26th, planting near May end, and harvest after September. He describes 42 inch spacing, four to five kernels per hill, light cultivation after rows appear, thinning to three stalks, ash and plaster at each hill, and a final cultivation mid August. He claims rich soil and manure improve yield with two ears per stalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lyon
Canada
Ohio
Stable Manure Surpasses Commercial Fertilizers In Value
An agriculture note argues that stable manure remains the most economical fertilizer option, detailing nitrogen, potash, and phosphoric acid contents and comparing prices to commercial substitutes. The piece cites a two ton stable manure value of about six dollars at given market prices. Interspersed items include a Raleigh cat with a peculiar habit, dating age marriage tips, and a California rifle award, all presented as brief curiosities.
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Yale
Sanford
R. M. Yale
South Market St
Advertisements of Estate Bequests in Ohio Harmony Court
The document lists fractional bequests to multiple individuals tied to the estate of Abraham Johnson and related trusts. It names William Johnson Nancy Kite Charlotte Larue Emily Reeder Sally Walker Rhoda Mullinix Columbus Johnson and several Rogers heirs, plus guardians and unknown heirs of Polly Watkins. It seeks court guidance on beneficiaries, service by publication, and authorization to transfer funds to wards and guardians, with a filing date targeting May 17, 1877.
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Henry Johnson
Knox Ene
Illinois
Jamies Jo
Carter County
Entucky
George
Prescott
Arizona
John Johnson
Madison
Wisconsin
William Johnson
Lacross
Nancy Kite
Zachariah Kite
Charlotte Larue
Joseph Ve
Lac Wisconsin
Rhoda Mullinix
David Mullinix
Union Spenty
Iowa
H. E. Rogers
Derreth Rogers
John W . Rogers
Van
Athens County
Ohio
Thomas L
William W
Polly Butt
Thomas Spencer
Court of Common Pleas
Wiliam W
George Reed
Polly Watkins
Jewett and Dana
Dana and Jewett
Loy Watkins
Thomas Jr
J. M. Dana
L. M. Jewett
Dana
Dana and
Jewett
Geo. Reed
Watkins
Abraham
Nancy Johnson
Betsy
Knox County
Hezekiah Jones
James Jones
Harriet Spencer
Nancy Reed
Levina Butt
Levina
Edward Butt
Frank M. Butt
Earl Butt
Vinton County
Emily Reeder
Sally Walker
Abraham Johnson
Polly Kite
Therissa Rogers
Clarissa fFee
John W. Rogers
van Rensler Rogers
Eldad Rogers
Clarissa Fee
George M. Fee
Sarah Reynolds
Thomas J. Fee
Sally Ann Cox
William Cox
Alanson L. Johnson
Columbus Johnson
Clinton Johnson
Erastus Johnson
Malinda Foose
William Foose
Seymour Johnson
Besokieh Jones
Ho Packet Spencer
Jobo Johnason
Joseph Larue
Martin Reeder
Willam Walker
H. K. Rogers
Eli Reynolds
Jana
Rhoda Muillinix
John S. Rogers
Josepht M. Dana
Leonidas M. Jewatt
C. H. Grosvenor
RR. de Steigner
Nlo-Wa
Order of Sale in Partition Athens County
New advertisements report a partition sale in Athens County. The document cites a House joint resolution proposing to amend Ohio Constitution sections of article four and repealing others, to be submitted to voters on October second, 1877.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Sale
Athens County Common Pleas
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
Athens
Thompson
Nelsonville
Parker Carpenter
W. A. Root
W.C. Hickman
Pitfi
Athens County Common Lens
General Assembly
State of
Notice of Petition to Establish County Road in Athens County
Petition will be presented to the Athens County Commissioners at their May session 1877 requesting a county road begins Frost's Station on KR R lands then through H Burden and Wm Hatch lands north through H G Frost land to the county line and intersect a proposed road in Washington County. MANY PETITIONERS. May 3 1877.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Ohio
Peter G. Hibbard
George J. Tippie
Hibbard
Tippie
William Richey
Hibbardsville
Jane
Frost’s Station
KR. R
H. Burden
Wm. H. Hatch
H. G. Frost
Washington County
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