Republican Triumphs and Democratic Frauds Highlight Alabama Politics
Gen Hancock is a Democratic emblem while real aims hide behind it. The Alabama election returns swell the Republican majority in Athens county and nationwide optimism foresees a major GOP victory. Census figures peg the U.S. population near 49 million with full details three years away. Grosvenor pushes harmony by reshaping local factions, while Bishop Watterson’s Columbus consecration draws thousands. Garfield gains praise as he heads to New York for the National Republican Committee meeting.
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Alabama
Observations on Alabama election and Washington monument
The piece argues that Alabama election practices show how violence can suppress votes and notes the Washington monument at the capital remains unfinished as a public reminder of national memory and the person credited with recognizing the United States’ existence.
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Washington Monument
Athens County Republicans Rally Against Ringsters Control
Charley Grosvenor and Joe Kessenger lead a push to control the Central Committee to set up an Executive Committee for their bid. The call urges honest Republicans to resist the “personal machine” and warns that leadership by them would bring distrust and disaster. The piece notes strong Republican confidence nationally and predicts Maine will be pivotal in the 1880 contest, with Greenback alignment weakening and Republicans gaining momentum.
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Charley Grosvenor
Joe Kessenger
Central Committee
Athens County
Republican Party
Maine
Garfields opening remark frames party stance in New York crowd
The article notes General Garfield praising veterans and Republicans as guardians of wartime principles. It also mentions Greenbackers in Athens County calling a meeting at Athens City Hall on the 17th to support lifting burdens from the oppressed and promoting world freedom, with expectations of Willow Creek's sage leading the convention unaided.
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Garfield
New York City
Republican Party
Athens City
Willow Creek
Clean sweep in county primaries signals GOP strength
The article credits Charlie Kurtz with sweeping townships for Representative in the primaries, viewing him as qualified per Grosvenor's encyclical. It notes a Democratic lie retraction about Maj. Townsend by the Columbus Times and criticizes fabrications by Democratic papers. It comments on Alabama election majorities and accuses ballot stuffing, praising the primary system for public taste in elections.
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Charlie Kurtz
Grosvenor
Columbus Times
Marietta
Maj. Townsend
Our County Ticket Wins Party Unity in Primaries
In Athens county the Republican primaries produced a strong ticket headed by Charles L. Kurtz for the legislature with proven integrity. A. J. Frame for Auditor, W. G. Hickman for Commissioner, George Falcon for County Surveyor, and F. L. Junod for Infirmary Director are praised for qualifications. Defeated candidates show cheerful acquiescence and pledge united support for election day victory.
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Charles L. Kurtz
Athens County
A. J. Frame
Frame
W. G. Hickman
Nelsonville
York Township
George Falcon
Falcon
Republican primary vote hints at active county interest
The total Republican vote for representative was 1987, suggesting strong local engagement in selecting officials. Grosvenor’s push for harmony circulated Cheap-John literature urging voters to defeat Kurtz for loyalty to the Republican organization.
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Grosvenor
Kurtz
Wade Hampton Offered Pay for Staunton Speech Tour
The offer publicly stated would cover Wade Hampton's expenses if he delivers the same stump speech to northern audiences that he recently gave to a Staunton, Virginia assembly of Democrats.
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Wade Hampton
Staunton
Garfield Enjoys Social Visit at Chautauqua
Gen Garfield on return from New York City spent Sunday at Chautauqua where he mingled with a large crowd and was introduced without delivering a speech.
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Garfield
New York City
Chautauqua
Louisville Girl’s Century-Fast Hunger Feat Recounted
A Louisville girl, Minnie Seeback, aged twenty, reportedly lived forty four days without food early this week, surpassing Dr. Tanner’s late record. She lies in bed semi unconscious, still fasting.
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Tanner
Minnie Seebach
Louisville
Magnificent Garfield Demonstration Draws City Support
A large Fifth Avenue serenade and reception last Friday honored General Garfield, showing strong Republican fervor in New York. The crowd included influential workers and men of substance who believe the party has protected labor and honors its work, signaling solid support and campaign momentum.
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Grosvenor
Garfield
Buffalo
New York
Tribune
Fifth Avenue
Republican Party
How the Democrats Carried Alabama at the State Election
The article alleges widespread fraud at McGehee's Switch precinct near Montgomery, where Democrats allegedly summoned the Montgomery Guards to intimidate voters. A light was blown out, Republican ballots burned, and Democratic ballots substituted, shifting a 600 vote Republican win to a 500 vote Democratic margin. It claims similar tactics statewide produced a 70,000 margin for Democrats in Alabama.
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MccGehee
Montgomery
Alabama
Montgomery City
Ohio
Republicans Win New Delaware Voter Registrations
The Republican Committee completed a state canvass, registering thousands more Republicans. The party expects tariff principles to mobilize broad support and align Delaware with solid Republican states.
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Delaware
Republican Committee
Death of Gen Wa O Butler Former VP Candidate 1848
Gen Wa O Butler aged 89 died last Friday at his Carrollton home. He ran for Vice President on the 1848 ticket with General Cass and was a U S Senator candidate in 1851. A War of 1812 veteran he fought on the Canada frontier and in the South, was captured at River Raisin and exchanged in time to aid Gen Jackson at New Orleans.
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Wa. O. Butler
Cass
Carrollton
United States
Canada
South
River Raisin
Jackson
New Orleans
Contemptible lieagainst Major Townsend sparks editorials
The Ohio State Journal condemns a Times report accusing Major Townsend of involvement in a loot of church valuables by four soldiers from Athens County. It demands the Times retract and name the soldiers or face charge of malicious lying. A Townsend supporters decry the slander as unworthy of notice.
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Ohio State Journal
Major Townsend
Times
Democratic Sheet
Columbus
Athens
Cincinnati
Athens County
the Times
Townsend
Dawes Praised as Earnest Leader in Marietta Race
The Dayton Journal lauds Gen. R. R. Dawes Republican nominee for Congress in the Marietta district. It notes his strong character and common sense, cites his Civil War service as a commander in Ohio, and predicts electoral success over Warner. Dawes led the Iron Brigade in the Army of the Potomac.
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R. R. Dawes
Republian
Congress
Marietta
Ohio
Warner
Dawes
Kurtz Nominated by Republicans in Athens County
The Columbus Despatch notes that Charles Kurtz is nominated by the Republicans of Athens County for Representative. It suggests the move may not satisfy General Grosvenor, who recently targeted Kurtz in a campaign circular.
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Charles Kurtz
Athens County
Grosvenor
Kurtz
Columbus
Excursion Tickets Offered On Local Rail Lines
Excursion tickets via the Columbus and Hocking Valley and Pan Handle roads are available at the Hocking Valley office in Athens. The round trip fare is 8.00 dollars, valid from August 16 to August 23 inclusive.
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Columbus & Hocking Valley
Hocking Valley
Athens
New Dark Prints Offered at Low Prices
A choice line of new dark prints is offered at very low prices at John P. Dana's in the Phoenix Block showing affordable decorative options.
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John P. Dana
Phoenix Block
Toilet Articles Attract Ladies In County Market
The elegant line of Toilet articles kept by F. E. Waterman & Co. should attract the attention of Ladies through out the county as a larger or cheaper stock can nowhere be found in this market.
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F. E. Waterman & Co
Athens
F. E. Waterman Co
John P. Dana’s Clothing Store Ad in Phoenix Block
Ahead of the new suit season readers are urged to browse John P. Dana’s for stylish well-made clothing. The Phoenix Block store prides itself on reliable goods and low prices.
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Lene
John P. Dana
Phoenix Block
Surgeon Charles L. Wilson to Visit Athens for Week
Dr. Charles L. Wilson of the Atlanta Surgical Institute will visit Athens professionally on August 23 for a weeklong engagement.
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Charles L. Wilson
Atlanta Surgical Institute
Athens
Lost Fox Hound and Local Stores Advertisements
A lost black and white fox hound is missing with a liberal reward offered for information or return. Various local merchants advertise goods including dress goods, boots and shoes, cigars, medicines, and liquors in Athens. John P. Dana promotes dress goods and footwear at Phoenix Block. F. E. Waterman & Co. tout pure medicines and liquors and keep cigars in stock.
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J. B. Allen
Athens
F. E. Waterman & Co
Fall Millinery at Cost from D Zenner & Co
Embraced in a beautiful array of late styled millinery goods D Zenner & Co offer many trimmed hats and bonnets suitable for fall wear at wonderfully low prices. The display features affordable options for stylish headwear this season.
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D. Zenner & Co
A Life That Could Have Been Saved
A Pittsburg man leapt from a forty foot bridge and died from his injuries after avoiding his wife while walking with another woman. The ad promotes D. Zenner & Co. dress patterns offered below cost to clear space for fall arrivals.
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Pittsburg
D. Zenner & Co
Boots and Shoes Offered at and Below Cost
The closing out prices in the Boot and Shoe Department of D. Zenner & Co. reduced stock significantly. Desirable men s women s and children s footwear remains available at or below cost, continuing the opportunity to purchase bargains at the well known house.
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D. Zenner & Co
Marshfield High School Opens Fall Term in Marshfield Ohio
Marshfield High School announces the fall term begins September 6 1880 for twelve weeks. The directors adopt a concise study plan with five dollars per term tuition. The program follows a normal plan with inducements for teacher training. Rooms available in the village for self boarding and private families or hotel boards at modest rates. Applicants report by August 20.
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Marshfield High School
H. M. Corton
W. McPherson
A. J. Swarm
Marshfield, O
A Change Only in Name at Bunnemeyer’s Tailoring House
The change of firm name has not disrupted operations at Bunnemeyer’s Merchant Tailoring. The former Enneking & Bunnemeyer cutter and chief manager remains in his post and guarantees exquisite fits, superb workmanship, and low prices for orders.
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Bunnemeyer
Enneking & Bunnemeyer
Watches at low prices at Kurtz & Norris' Athens store
Readers in this area and neighboring counties learn that Kurtz and Norris offer standard gold or silver watches at prices low enough to match their value, claiming better value than elsewhere in Athens.
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This
Kurtz & Norris
Athens
Clothing Bargains Drive Local Attention to Zenner Co.
The notice touts D Zenner & Co offerings as wonderfully low cost with constant emphasis on bargains in clothing. It mentions public interest in Dr Tanner and a Columbus reunion but keeps focus on Zenner's low prices and reliable goods.
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Dr. Tanner
Columbus
D. Zenner & Co.'s
The Most Delicious Perfumes at Waterman Co
Local specialty shop F. E. Waterman & Co highlights their finest perfumes noted for vibrant scents and enduring fragrance. Customers are invited to sample new offerings and compare lasting notes across rich floral blends and citrus accents.
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F. E. Waterman & Co’s
Wanted A Colored Teacher in Nelsonville
The Board of Education of Nelsonville seeks to employ a colored teacher for the ensuing year to teach a colored school. Further information available on application. George W. Devons, Secretary. August 5, 1880.
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Board of Education of
Nelsonville
Gro. W
Waterman & Co. Drug Compounding Praised for Accuracy
The drug department at F. E. Waterman & Co. is described as in thoroughly competent hands, giving customers assurance of accuracy in drug compounding and quality service.
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F. E. Waterman & Co
Valuable Hocking Farm for Sale Near Athens Ohio
One mile below Athens a valuable 208 acre farm with hill land, a large brick house and new barn. Well watered with good orchard and a on site school. Desirable place offering easy terms. Apply to Jesse Davis Athens Ohio.
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Athens
Nartianlara
Parties and Picnics with Ice Cream Quality
A short notice describes parties and picnics with high quality ice cream supplied on short notice by H. Potter. The fragment hints at prompt service and reliable refreshments for social gatherings.
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Yana
H. Potter
Coolville Seminary Fall Term Opens September 6 1880
The Coolville Seminary announces the fall term begins September 6, 1880, lasting twelve weeks. It offers instruction and courses tailored for those aiming to teach or enter college, with tuition details available on request from C. B. Coler in Athens. Also listing lime cement and plaster for sale at Athens Gas Works with builder discounts and terms available.
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Coolville Seminary
Coler
Athens
Athens Gas Works
Dr Heearts Croun syrup and Dr Scott's Liver Pills Ad
A historical advertisement notes Dr Heearts Croun syrup as a remedy for dangerous child illness with hoarse cough and labored breathing. It promotes Dr Scott's Celebrated Liver Pills for liver and bilious diseases with claims of safety for women and children. Both products are advertised as available from druggists, dated July 29, 1880.
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Othe Heeart
Isaac Scott
Cure for Chronic Catan Proposed by Henry O'Bleness
An advertisement touts a cure named TENE CATARAH for chronic disease labeled Catan. It claims the remedy can end objections to its use and cites thousands of chronic cases cured. Contact Henry O'Bleness & Co at Athens date July 29, 1880.
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Henry O’bleness
Athen
Special notice for youth ailments promises free cure
A card offering a free remedy for nerves weakness early decay and loss of manhood claims to be discovered by a missionary in South America. It instructs recipients to send a self addressed envelope to Rev. Joseph T am at Station D New York City for the recipe.
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South America
Joseph T
New York City
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