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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1880
Page
5
The item lists the Republican ticket for president and vice president, naming General James A. Garfield of Ohio and Chester A. Arthur of New York as the 1880 nominees.
The Messenger urges every Republican in Ath ens county to vote on Friday August 6 promising a full party ticket. Special plans are under way for welcoming former prisoners of war to the Columbus Reunion and news items note party dynamics nationwide and regional contest outcomes.
Former Democratic City Auditor Hoffman, recently arrested on embezzlement charges, faced repeated attempts to appoint him to City Auditor again. The 1875 race left him defeated after a reform push, while Republicans sought to oust him and expose fraud tied to City Treasurer funds and election tampering.
The notorious Bender family long pursued by justice since their Kansas escape over seven years ago has reached Nebraska. The family William Bender, his wife, daughter Kate, and son John ran a Kansas grocery and were linked to multiple murders. Victims were killed with a hammer behind a cloth partition, then disposed of in a trap door and buried in a nearby field.
The Republican campaign will open vigorously statewide on the 20th and run to the polls on October 12. Key speakers announced include Sherman Blaine Logan Robeson Hawley and possibly Schurz. Garfield's lead is seen as 25 000 votes above any past nominee and is viewed as sufficient to carry the state.
The piece ridicules a Democrat for declaring support of a free ballot and fair count. It argues that in the Southern states such conditions have not existed for years and that such a system would not benefit the speaker in the upcoming election.
Secretary of the Navy Thompson, noting Indiana as his home state, predicts a strong and growing Republican plurality in November based on recent organization and activity in the state.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad seeks to shave eight hours off fastest through line time to eastern cities by straightening curves between Parkerburg and Grafton. The project aims to shorten distance and reduce travel time.
The passage argues that nominating ex Union soldiers to top Ohio Democratic tickets last year foreshadows how voters will respond to ornamenting the Presidential ticket with a noted soldier. It claims the public will ignore such tactics and vote on merit.
A Spanish bull fight in New York collapsed as bulls bolted the ring, gullible toreros stranded in the enclosure while spectators mocked. The scene echoed a past Brooklyn Indian buffalo incident that had once aroused nationwide laughter.
In Stanton Virginia General Wade Hampton urged listeners that the current political campaign parallels the cause Lee and Stonewall Jackson once fought for, and he claimed to present the correct view of that issue.
The passage denounces Hancock and the Democratic South for promising a free ballot and fair count while alleging that six Southern states already vote Republican only through intimidation and fraud. It argues Democratic victory would rely on suppression of votes and violates the party’s own stated principles.
General Wade Hampton urged Staunton, Virginia Democrats to unite on one electoral ticket. He invoked Lee and Stonewall Jackson, asking supporters to remember Virginia battle sacrifices and warned that voting for the Democratic ticket would determine its success, while criticizing a Union general leading their banner.
A prominent New York Democrat who has close ties to Hancock delivers a caustic assessment. He calls Hancock brave as a soldier but a civilian “beef eater without brains” and predicts he would be a mere tool for the South if elected.
The text discusses Hancock's letter of acceptance and possible stance against paying rebel war claims including compensation for slaves, noting the political risk and comparison with Tilden's declaration that affected Southern Democrat support. The piece reflects 19th century partisan pressure and public perception.
Ex soldiers circulate word across the state about Democratic nomination of Bill Lang for Secretary of State. They claim Lang will win votes from the “Boys in Blue” who he voted to disfranchise while they served abroad.
The New York Tribune cites Speaker Randall and the New York ratification meeting arguing the Democratic platform endorses a revenue tariff. It warns that a tariff lacking protection hurts Northern industries, lowers wages, and risks factory closures as the South dictates policy to favor imports and European goods.
General Rosecrans, in general orders from Chattanooga dated October 10, 1863, relieves Brigadier General J. A. Garfield from duty as chief of staff. Garfield is praised for intelligence integrity and army insight and thanked for gallantry at Chickamauga.
A private Florida letter from a prominent government official asserts the Republican party is in good condition with all breaches healed and predicts a strong majority for both National and State Republican tickets in Florida.
Indiana Governor Hendricks, a veteran Democrat, endorses General Garfield calling him a true and honest man of principle who would make a good President for all. The comment reflects growing cross party support amid the campaign.
Major Townsend led a major Cadiz gathering last Thursday described as one of the most gratifying in years. The meeting drew a large, enthusiastic audience with attentive listening and clear demonstrations of approval.
A damaged OCR fragment invites broad support, urging participation and favor. Readable parts reference a group or cause and appeal to readers to back the effort.
United States Marshal Dudley described General Ru fus R. Dawes at Gettysburg as the unseen savior of the Union line. Dawes formed a reserve into a fighting line when Reynolds fell and a rebel brigade threatened flank and rear. His bold flank charge helped prevent annihilation of two brigades and a battery.
In Clayton County Georgia near Atlanta a group of fifteen masked Ku Klux riders attacked a freedman Joe Thompson and his wife beating them senseless. Thompson was left fatally wounded while their son Bob was shot in the side and a neighbor Millie Johnson killed as the mob fired into another home. The attackers threatened two white men and vowed to keep the South solid for Hancock.
The N Y Tribune notes Judge Lang, a Democrat nominee for Ohio Secretary of State, opposed a 1863 militia bill proposing a standing army. Lang and three others voted against the measure. now he backs the Cincinnati ticket, prompting questions who has changed.
The piece portrays Gen George H. Thomas, called Pap Thomas, refusing command at New Orleans amid dirty politics. It credits Gen W S Hancock with accepting Johnson’s bid, performing the duties, and earning White Line support in Louisiana and loyalty from Texas murderers. It notes Democratic appeals to Union soldiers to back the man who took the dirty role.
A new Republican Campaign Manual by E V Smalley, longtime New York Tribune editor and Garfield aide, promises detailed Garfield biographies and speeches. The book includes a history of the party, key statistics, and campaign-era insights, aimed at earnest Republicans and skeptical Democrats. Published by the American Book Ticchanen New York, price fifty cents plus seven cents postage.
The firm advertises low prices on summer clothing including dusters coats vests and thin pants. They claim full stock remaining but warn of imminent closeout and guarantee their goods as represented.
John P. Dana offers a full line of the latest felt hats for men and boys in Phoenix Block. Shop features styles for dress and daily wear with new arrivals and sizing options.
The dictate of economy urges shoppers to grab one of the elegant parasols at D. Zenner & Co. as they close out at remarkably low prices.
John P. Dana advertises a limited dress goods sale at Phoenix Block with desirable patterns and new lower prices. It urges ladies to examine stock before the sacrifice ends, highlighting favorable countywide pricing.
Local shop in Athens promotes a broad selection of boots and shoes with affordable prices. Customers are invited to browse the varied stock and find footwear to fit their budget.
The Athens grocery scene shows a widening tea trade at Mr. Hiram Bingham's wholesale and retail house. A broad variety is offered and better quality tea is available at lower prices than elsewhere in the city.
John P. Dana of the Phoenix Block announces a thirty day sale to clear summer clothing stock at lower prices than comparable goods elsewhere.
Ice cream supplied for events with seven servings prepared quickly by W. H. Potter. Local notices mention these party and picnic services available on short notice.
Positively the best assorted stock of clothing in town at the lowest prices at Joan P. Danas in Phoenix Block.
An old advertisement warns mothers about the danger of Croup and touts Dr Seth Hart's Croup Syrup as a prompt safe effective relief. It also promotes Dr Isaac Scott's Celebrated Liver Pill as a cure for Liver Complaint and other digestive disorders and claims ease of use for children. Both products are for sale by druggists with dates shown as July 29 1880.
An advertisement promotes Lene Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for Camoxic Casks with no objections and claims thousands of chronic cases cured. Henry O’Rleness & Co endorses the product in a July era notice.
An advertisement offers a mysterious remedy discovered in South America. It claims to cure nervous weekly early decay and related symptoms. Readers are urged to send a money order to Joseph T boc tien in New York for the envelope containing the remedy.
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