Hyde John L Malferny affair noted at court
Court records show Hyde John L Malferny involved in a matter with dates and locations unreadable in fragments. Named parties include Hyde and Malferny with associations to a local case.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1870
Page
4
Court records show Hyde John L Malferny involved in a matter with dates and locations unreadable in fragments. Named parties include Hyde and Malferny with associations to a local case.
The text promotes a political campaign with promises of new issues and vigorous effort. It calls for postmasters and others to act as agents in forming clubs and asks county friends to aid in its behalf, pledging vigilance against competing papers.
Delegates from this county will present Gen. H Grosvenor of Athens county as the unanimous choice of the district for the Republican nomination. The Aug 17 Marietta meeting is urged to show intelligence and earnestness to secure Grosvenor as the party standard bearer.
An aging reader writes about renewing for another year, praising the MesserGen as the best paper read among several he subscribes to. He pledges loyalty as a life subscriber and notes growing new names from various areas. The paper promises improvements and better quality going forward.
Senator Morton praised progress in revenue and debt reduction during a Terre Haute speech. He cited Internal Revenue receipts up 32 million and customs up 19.9 million since Grant’s inauguration, claiming expenses fell 50 million and the debt dropped 146 million while taxes were reduced.
A Marietta report describes the Democratic district convention as lacking energy. Speaker John Cartwright of Meigs County presented a plan but was noted as widely known and capable, though the overall event was described as spiritless.
Reports describe terrible fighting and loss of life as battles unfold with Napoleon, the French empire in ruins, and Prussians dominating the field though details are unclear as press time nears.
A board meeting of the Atlantic and Lak Ramcos was convened in New Lexington to discuss upcoming business items. Steps will be taken to review the contract for the Northern line and assess related implications.
The Athens County Republican gathering in Athens chose nominees for Auditor Simeon W. Pickering, Commissioner John F. Welch, Recorder Josiah B. Allen, Infirmary Director W S Hyde, and County Surveyor John L Malerny. Delegates elected to the State Convention and a County Central Committee were named, with committees formed for credentials and rules.
The article cites David A. Wells estimating US indebtedness to Europe at 1.5 billion dollars. It argues that reducing imports by protecting domestic industries benefits American labor and discourages reliance on cheap foreign fabrics and goods. It claims industrial and producing classes oppose free trade policies that favor European mill owners.
An exchange urges farmers to sell grain promptly as price rises may be short lived. It predicts war will end quickly due to modern warfare, likely within three months, advising to let grain slide to a good paying level rather than hold out for bigger gains.
The administration tightens control over revenue collection and cuts costs by consolidating Revenue Districts and dismissing many deputies and assistants. Major cities such as Cincinnati Chicago and New York are cited as examples where savings should be substantial under the new law reported by Gereral Schenck.
A reader remarks that the Athens Journal should receive credit for a local matter moved by the Messenger and urges fair play when Montg ery of the Logan Republican reprints it. The note stresses accuracy and proper attribution.
A garbled report notes apples falling from trees during a summer spell. The text mentions not staying on the branches and hints at a scene of fruits dropping as people observe.
The Athens county Republican Convention endorses General C. H. Grosvenor for Congress in the 15th district. Grosvenor thanks the delegates, pledges united support, and hopes for decisive ratification at the Marietta convention. Ferguson, a Black representative, addresses the crowd praising progress from slavery to citizenship and endorses Grosvenor as his successor. Proceedings adjourn with publication order to the Athens Messenger and Athens Journal.
Telegraphic summary reports heavy fighting near Weissenburg with Prussians advancing into French territory between Weissenberg and Lauterburg. French losses include many prisoners as German regiments take Weissenburg and Geisburg, with the French commander Douay killed. News from Paris and Frankfort notes McMahon defeated, Paris rallying for defense, and German strategic moves toward Mayence and Frankfurt.
The National Anti Slavery Standard becomes a weekly journal named The National Standard. It will focus on Reform Radical Politics and Literature under editor A M Powell. Noted contributors include Wendell Phillips Maria Child Frederick Douglass Julia Ward Howe and others. The first issue is to be issued Saturday July 20 featuring Phillips on the Chinese Question.
In Dover Township an aged stranger staying with John Hibbard claimed to seek five acres from his farm at 350 per acre after traveling from Michigan. County Surveyor Coulston confirmed a little over five acres, Hibbard secured title and payment, and the man departed by train declaring himself a spiritualist. The episode stirred local talk about a potential revival of Spiritualism on Sandy Ridge. The land is described as poor and barren, worth about five dollars per acre. A note adds a Rural and Literary monthly “Young Folks’ Rural” to be issued by H N F Lewis with $2 yearly prizes for young writers.
Athens discusses a business war led by D Zenner & Co against old shopkeepers. The firm plans a week long closing sale with discounted stock and aims to unveil new assortments after the sale. Also mentions hair restoration product and medical notices, plus local changes in dressmakers and store openings.
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