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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1850

Page

3

Congressional Debate on Bounty Land Bill and House Readings

Chaotic session as the Senate and House tackled the Bounty Land Bill amendments. After lengthy debate the bill stalled, then moved toward a third reading amid anxious galleries. A pivotal roll call ended 108 yeas to 99 nays as renewed cheers and applause followed before adjournment at 3 o clock.

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Melvina Caroline Sheldon Dies After Illness in Coshocton

Melvina Caroline Sheldon wife of C R Sheldon and daughter of Mrs Tamner Rice of Dover township Athens county Ohio died after illness on August 28 while returning from Seminitinity visit with Mr Stel don family. She leaves a companion two children mother two sisters and a large circle of relatives. The family laments her loss and prays for her eternal peace.

Biz Coshocton Melvina Caroline C. R. Sheldon Tamner Rice Dover Township Athens County Ohio Steldon

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