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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1869

Page

4

Vax Vorugs Nominated Amid County Support

The nominee, well known in Athens County, has strong backing from locals who recall his service in the House of Representatives and as the first Speaker under the new Constitution. His health has improved after illness, boosting hopes for a vigorous campaign and a likely election triumph in Probate Court and related offices.

Athens House of Representatives House Dana Ard Gem. Dennison Tod 92Nd Carthage Te Temah Arie Halle Ohio Legislsek Morris Edwin M. Phili Morgan County Ames Township

Endorsement for L D Poston for Senator from District

Local Republicans urge L D Poston of Nelsonville as the party’s choice for Senator at Logan. The editors praise his honesty and popularity, arguing his nomination would boost GOP chances in the Democratic stronghold, though Poston does not seek the nomination. Delegates are urged to support his candidacy.

L. D. Posten Eng L. D. Poston Nelsonville Logan Poston Seth Weldy Col. Weldy Sloeking Fairfield Eumatics

First Week at Sea Aboard a Fog Bound Ocean Passage

A personal letter diary recounts seven days aboard a steamer crossing from London to Newfoundland. The voyage begins with mud and fog, sickness and fear, then dull routine as passengers endure rough seas, denied scenery, and wary humor. Family members, a French passenger, and crew navigate fatigue and monotony, hoping for calmer seas next week.

Boon Gotham London Liverpool Bremen Havre Glasgow Hopley Connecticut Mother Lucy Laurette Mattie Newfoundland Frank Littl Mattie Ocean Travel Mid Ocean

Athens County urged to back Atlantic and Lake Erie Railroad

The paper urges strong public support for the Atlantic and Lake Erie Railroad in Athens County. It notes the rail line’s vast mineral-rich Sunday Creek Valley benefits and warns corporators may pass it by if locals do not increase stock subscriptions. Meetings addressed by D. W. Swigart of Crawford County are announced and urged for all along the route to attend.

Atlantic and Lake Erie Athens County Ohio Sunday Creek D. W. Swigart Crawford County Lee Mentabefort Selool Helmbold Wilson Helsbold Drug and Chemical Warehouse Broadway N. Y My Chemical Warehouse HN. T. Relmbold

Central Committee Organized For Vigorous Campaign

The convention's central committee met last Tuesday evening and elected J. W. Bayard as chairman, T. F. Wides as secretary, and Charles Townsend as treasurer. They began with a liberal assessment on members and planned an active campaign to unfold in time.

J. W. Bayard T. F. Wides Charles Townsend

Meigs County Republicans Nominate Local Slate

The ticket lists Maj. N. Titus as Representative with A. B. Donnally Clerk P. B. Bradbury Prosecuting Attorney P. B. Stanbury Probate Judge Capt. Thornton Mallory Sheriff John McClure Recorder Hayes Commissioner. They instruct delegates to back Thos A Welsh for Senator. An oblique aside reviews Asa Packer and Pennsylvania politics with a derisive Woodward anecdote.

Meigs County N. Titus A. B. Donnally P. B. Bradbury P. B. Stanbury Thornton Mallory John McClure Hayes Thos. A. Welsh

Contrast Between Legislatures Sparks Fiscal Debate in Delaware

The Delaware Gazette contrasts 1866-67 Republican costs at 119 655 87 and 1868-9 at 321 008 87 with the Democratic session last November claiming savings were squandered on unconstitutional bills. It questions progress like founding colleges and building a central asylum, accusing Democrats of diverting the sinking fund to cover legislature expenses while debt remains unpaid.

Herald The Samuel Doyle Agricultural College Delaware Gaz

Steinway & Sons celebrate 20000 instruments milestone with 700 workers

The Steinway firm of East Fourteenth Street New York marks 20000 pianos produced. Over seven hundred workers receive a silk flag from Theodore Steinway. William Steinway gives a speech as the workers march to Jones Woods for a day of German republican style. The note praises harmony between management and staff and claims prosperity for both owners and workers.

Messrs. Steinway & Sons East Fourteenth Street New York Theodore Steinway Wm. Steinway Jones’ Woods Fiem

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