Republican County Convention Close at Athens
At the July 31 1869 Republican County Convention in Athens the assembly organized with A S Tidd as chair and Capt Geo R Campbell as secretary. The day included nominations for Probate Sheriff Treasurer and Clerk with several ballots and statements on road improvements and county policy.
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Athens
Republican Central Committee
Court House
A. S. Tidd
Geo. R. Campbell
Samuel Pickering
John Hammond
E. H. Brawley
B. R. Pierce
John Vorhes
N. H. van Vorhes
Col. van Vorhes
Calvary Morris
Bal- Brown
E. M. Phillips
KR. M. Phillipe
Louis W. Brow
DeSteiguer
R. DeSteiguer
Townsend
Geo. W. Baker
Wilson
Amos Northrop
Samuel S. Boyles
Boyles
J. L. McVay
W. F. Pilcher
Bent
Wim
Delegates Named for Senatorial Convention August 1869
On motion delegates were appointed to the Senatorial Convention to be held August 25 1869 in Logan town Athens. Names listed include H Groevenor Parker Carpenter J L Kessinger A Cochran A T Reynolds and T F Wildes for Ames L Pulton W S Bell and W Curfman for Alexander L Oliver and HH Loran for Canaan H A H Carpenter and Curtis Bean for Carthage Job King and W J Bright for Dover A Vorhes and A Palmer for Lee B R Pierce and Thos Angel for Lodi T Shotwell T Birchfield and J M Dana for Rome Wm Poston and Wm Comstock for Trimble Wm Poston and Wm Com Troy Ed Fuller and A J Frame for Waterloo F A McVay. On motion the convention adjourned sine die.
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Chas. L. Wilson
Chas. Iowneend
Geo W. Baker
J. W. Bayard
T. F. Wildes
H.C. Martin
Lewnard Brown
Logan
Athens
H. Groevenor
Parker Carpenter
J. L. Kessinger
A. Cochran
A. T. Reynolds
Ames
Atlantic and Lake Erie Rail Road Meetings Scheduled
Meetings to promote the Atlantic and Lake Erie Rail Road will be held in Oxford on August 11, Millfield on August 12, Chauncey on August 13, and Athens on August 14 in the evenings. Speaker Mr Swigart will address attendees urging citizen support to ensure construction of the line.
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Atlantic & Lake Erie
Oxford
Millfield
Chauncey
Athens
Swigart
Commissioners of
Pleasonton
Pomeroy Road
Strite Axtell
Lod Township
Willims
Bers Miso
Etradg
Ponteroy
Airplay
Nast
Vileate
Gardep
Fin
Lewis Davis
Nelson Troxt
Champion No. 3 Mower Sees Multiple Wins in 1839 Circuit
The Champion No. 3 Mower dominated contests at Clarksburg West Virginia on the 13th, Zanesville Ohio on the 17th, and Cadiz Ohio on the 17th. Judges praised its light draft and smooth operation, noting it outperformed Buckeye World Climax Kirby and others. The campaign promises more such victories as the motto proclaims we came we saw and we conquered.
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Clarksburg
West Virginia
Zanesville
Ohio
Cadiz
Springfield
Daily Republic
Xenia College Seeks Students for Fall Session
From the annual catalogue and reports, Xenia College is well patronized and well managed with a high literary reputation. Pupils show good deportment, progress, and application. Board is satisfactory, expenses are reasonable, and the fall session starts Sept. 7. Send for a catalogue and information to William Smith at Xenia College, Xenia, Ohio.
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Xenia College
William Smith
Xenia
Ohio
Railroad Meeting At Athens On Friday Aug 6
Friends of the Atlantic and Lake Erie Railroad are urged to attend at the Court House in Athens Friday evening August 6 to hear Prof. Weethee's address announcing his appointment as Superintendent of the Southern Division. Also note the death of a 3609 pound ox belonging to Geo T Gould of Salina and a Sabbath school celebration at Factory Church near the grove on Saturday August 14 inviting county Sabbath school scholars and children.
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Friends of the Atlantic and Lake Erie R. R
Court House
Athens
Weethee
Geo. T. Gould
Salina
Factory Church
Friends of Sabbath Schools
Athens County
Ohio
A. L
Lsu
Waterloo Township
David Mavhughs
John Kule
Binte Road
A. Swath’s
Marshfield
Teachers Certificates Awarded at Local Examination
At an exam for teachers held last Monday, Miss Ella Smith Miss Lucia Smith Miss Lottie Brown Miss Olive McVey Miss Ella Brooks Miss Delia Dobson received certificates. Col Cyrus Grant Pom eroy Iron Company secretary was in town Tuesday. The company is in prosperous condition. Rev J H Pratt visits Marton friends and looks well on leave from his congregation.
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Ella Smith
Lucia Smith
Lottie Brown
Olive McVey
Ella Brooks
Delia Dobson
Cyrus Grent
Pomeroy Iron Company
Col
Grant
J. H. Pratt
Biemary
Marton
Mass Meeting Planned in Athens on August 24
The State Central Committee appoints August 24 for a mass meeting at Athens where Gov. Hayes will attend. The County Central Committee has arranged speakers, marking the first grand rally of the campaign in Southern Ohio. Government supporters are urged to attend.
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State Central Committee
Athens
Gov. Hayes
County Central Committee
Ohio
Friends of Good Government
Mags
Drowning of Alphonso Taylor at Lockingport and local political notes
Alphonso Taylor son of Enoch Taylor of Meigs county drowned at Lockingport while bathing on the 2d inst aged 18. Primary meeting in Alexandria township selects H Chase Esq as Republican candidate for Land Appraiser. Sally Moggins received a delegate vote from Marsheytown enabling her to cast Waterloo township’s full vote. Minear Dickey advertise peach brandy for medical use manufactured in the county. Mrs S A Allen promotes hair restorer and Zylobalsarium sold by druggists.
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Alphonso Taylor
Enoch Taylor
Meigs County
Lockingport
Alexander Township
H. Chase, Esq
Sally Moggins
Marsheytown
Waterloo
Minear & Dickey
A. Allen
Ifn
Ablen
Europe
Pather
Mother
Ft. T
Gougmiate Wilson
S. &. van Duzer & Oco
Barclay Street
Park Place
New York
isfenSoul
Partnership Dissolved. Jesse Davis Takes Over Debts
The existing partnership between Jame Davis and Charlie Murt ends. Jesse Davis will conduct the business and all claims must be presented for settlement. Debtors are urged to pay by cash or note as the retiring member relocates West.
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Jame Davis
Charlie Murt
Jesse Davis
I. True & So
Tyne
T. W.sparrow
H. True & Co
Wanted Girl for General Housework in Small Family
Classified notice from July 1869 seeking a girl to perform general housework for a small family. Also notices urging unsettled accounts at Johnson & Wilson, location at rear of Minear & Dickey's Drug Store, Athens Ohio. Also ads for sale of a light two horse wagon by Jesse Davis & Co and other local trades.
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Johnson & Wilson
Minear & Dickey’s Drug Store
Jesse Davis & CO
Athens
Ohio
Cottage House and Lot in Athens Sold at Public Sale
The subscriber will sell his new Cottage House and Lot in Athens at public sale on Saturday the Mth of August 1869 starting at Wo'clock A.M. in front of the Court House. The house is finished in good style. Call and see the premises before the day of sale. Jacob Te. Ulmer.
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Lodi Township
Athens County
Athens
Court House
Jacob TE. Ulmer
Lookout Mountain Rock Mark: Plantation Bitters Salvaged Life
A wounded Civil War soldier inscribed a rock on Lookout Mountain noting how two Union soldiers carried him to the spot. They left a half bottle of Plantation Bitters in his canteen, which he credits with sustaining him until aid arrived. He blesses their kindness and the bitters.
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Lookout Mountain
Morgan Raid Claims Procedures Advised by Local Attorn
W Reed Golden of Columbus urges Athens county claimants to appoint him to handle Morgan Raid claims. He will prepare papers, collect funds, and remit as directed. Send notice with county and P O address to enable timely action. He promises low costs compared with other attorneys.
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Ohio
Athens County
P.O
Columbus
W. Reed Golden
Wolv
Dakota Territory prospects for settlers and markets
A Chicago Republican correspondent details Dakota Territory amenities including a mild climate, rich yields of wheat corn and potatoes, abundant berries, and growing lumber from Minnesota pines. It notes prices for livestock from horses to mules, farm wages, and rising living costs, with Yankton as the hub offering land and goods at manufacturer prices plus transport.
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Dakota Territory
United States
Chicago Republican
Missouri
James
Sioux
Minnesota
Yankton
Capitol
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Ames Township
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Lodi
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Southern
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Cologne
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