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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1894

Page

3

Latrobe postmaster appointed as floods strain Athens

The Marietta Leader notes changes and local events including George W. Flinn appointed postmaster at Latrobe, replacing David Dunlavy. Athens faces drought testing wells, with testimony before a grand jury and old post office fixtures sold to Glouster. Multiple local figures seek or assume new roles from janitors to paper company clerks, while farmers suffer late seeding due to dry weather and pastures are damaged.

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One Fare Round Trip to Richmond and Old Point Comfort

Ohio Central Lines offers one fare round trips to Richmond Virginia and Old Point Comfort Virginia on October 16 17 and 18 for the General Christian Missionary Convention in Richmond October 19 to 26. Tickets good to return by November 1 with stopover at Richmond on the Old Point Comfort trip. Rates and full particulars via Ohio Central Lines agents.

Richmond Old Point Comfort General Christian Missionary Convention Ohio Central Lines

Eye Route Travel Offers Low Fare Tickets to Midwest

The Columbus, Hocking Valley & Toledo Railway advertises routes to Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota with very low fares. Tickets to Upper Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota go on sale Sept 20 to Nov 15 while Lower Michigan tickets run Nov 1 to 25. Return validity until Nov 20 with several stopover privileges. For full fare details write agents H I Ry or W H Fisher G P& T Columbus Ohio.

Columbus, Hocking Valley Toledo Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Upper Michigan H. i R.y W. H. Fisher Columbus, Ohio

Southern excursion fares to the South in 1894

The Buckeye Route and the Patimore & Ohio Southwestern Railway offer home seekers excursions to Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Kentucky Tennessee Alabama Mississippi Louisiana and other states with one round trip fare. Dates include September through December and tickets are valid twenty days with stopovers. details through agents C H V Tl Ry W H Fisher Columbus and O P McCarty St Louis.

Buckeye Alabama Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Virginia Ohio River W. H. Fisher Columbus Ohio Patimore & Ohio Southwestern Railway Valley of Virginia W. R.y O. P. McCarty St. Louis Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railway Michigan J. M. Caessrowan St. Lows Missouri Ohio Central Lines

Ohio and Baltimore Buckeye route home seekers fares

Homeseekers excursion plans on October 17 and November 14 offer one first class roundtrip fare to Michigan with twenty day return and stopovers. Ohio Central Lines advertise hunting and southwest trips at reduced rates through November 30 for Mississippi Valley Medical Association meetings and Arkansas visits. Also notes a separate Buckeye route sale and a B&O Southwest fare to Michigan. Includes a skin remedy ad and a social note about Mrs White visiting.

Mississippi Valley Medical Association Hot Springs Ark NG Grand Lodge Meet Columbus

Athens county to vote on turnpike road plan under state act

Auditor A J Frame announces voters in Athens County will decide on November 6 whether to authorize construction and funding of free turnpike roads under an 1804 Ohio act. The notice names required public notices, bond sales, tax levies, and conditions, with county officials to publish results.

Auditor's Office Athens County Ohio Athens Board of Commissioners of General Assembly State of Scorton Alex. Boxwell House of Representatives Tiomas EL. McContor Senate A.J. Frame Det Hiocu

Foreig n Exe cution Sheriff Sale in Franklin County Court

By virtue of a foreign execution issued from Franklin County Ohio Court of Common Pleas I will sell at public auction at the front door of the Athens court in Athens County Ohio on a specified day at 6 PM the parcel lies in Waterloo Township Athens County Ohio described as one acre near Marshilles with an appraisal of 9000 dollars cash due day of sale Sheriff M M Riley Deputy D H Rowands Poms Atty Oct 410 Nov 4 1804 vod0w5

Court of Common Pleas Franklin County Ohio Abublic Auton Cone Athens Athens County Siluste Waterloo Nolag Marshilles M M. Riley D. H. Rowands S A. Wats Poms Atty

Executor appointed for Ken Snow estate in Athens County

Charles A. Know has been appointed and qualified as executor under the will of Ken Snow late of Athens County Ohio, deceased. Notice dated October 11, 1904.

Ken Snow Athens County Oho Charles A. Know

Athens County Electors to Vote on State and Local Officers

Sheriff Riley proclaims a county wide election to choose Ohio state and district officials including Secretary of State and Supreme Court Judge, plus a referendum on free turnpike roads. Voting hours 5:20 am to 5:30 pm central time, with ballots marked Yes for Free Turnpike Roads and No against. Ballot counting and return procedures described. penalties for polling place noncompliance noted. Additional notices advertise Buckeye excursion fares and Southern land sales with agent contacts.

Athens Ohio Board of Judges

Excursion Ticket Promotions By Ohio Central Lines

Agents offer round trip fares for Home Seekers excursions to Michigan Virginia and southern states with 20 day return limits. Special meetings and union events in Hot Springs, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton and Norfolk attract excursion sales and stopovers. Limited multiple destinations include Missouri Arkansas Texas New Mexico and Pecos Valley with 80 day return windows.

Ohio State Grange Dayton Ohio Central Lines Norfolk Old Point Comfort Richmond Clifton Forge Missouri Arkansas Kansas Texas Te Pecos Valley New Mexico

Itching Piles Remedy Claims Fast, Permanent Cure

Itching piles are described as moisture related and caused by prolonged wear. The ad touts Dr. Bosanko's Pile remedy as acting directly on affected parts, absorbing tumors and stopping itching for a permanent cure. It costs 50 cents, with circulars free, available from Dr. Bosanko in Philadelphia and Cline's Pharmacy.

Seasonal rail excursion fares across southern states

On September 4 October 2 November 6 and December 4 via the C H V T Ry a round trip fare applies limited to 20 days return. Valid to all points in Alabama Georgia North Carolina South Carolina and Tennessee with some Florida Kentucky Louisiana prena and Virginia. Stop over allowed on southbound trip from Cincinnati.

Alabama Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Florida Kentucky Louisianna Prena Virginia Cincinnati

Buckeye Route Sale Offers Round Trip Excursion Tickets

The Buckeye Route will sell excursion tickets to Alabama Florida Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Virginia and Tennessee at one fare for the round trip on September 4 October 2 November 6 and December 4. Write or call on agents CC. H. V. T Ry. for pamphlets rates etc or W. H. ewes G. BP. T. A. Columbus Ohio. 26-48.

Buckeye Virginia Carolina Radford Union Depot Columbus South H. A. Wilson Toledo Davidson Onry St Detroit L. W. Landman P.A Deshler Block Alabama Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee W. H.ewes Ohio

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