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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1876
Page
5
The New York Republican State Convention meets at Saratoga on the 23d. Congress adjourns after a popular act. Ex Gov Cox may receive the Republican nomination for Congress in Toledo district. Blaine speaks in Maine. Tilden and Dix quoted on Democratic critique. The Sioux threat and Hayes term pledge discussed.
A large turnout at Court Square marks the local inauguration of the Republican campaign. General Sheridan electrifies the crowd with a forceful speech attacking the Confederate Democracy and urging unity. The report recalls Rutherford B. Hayes as the forthcoming president, praises the Sheridan lead, and notes Centennial attendance and ongoing political debate.
The item quotes Mr. Tilden attributing South troubles to a system of governance and argues Republican rule failed to lift Southern industry due to local prejudice. It then notes price reductions at D. Zenner & Co. and Bozman Bros. and urges readers to buy now while bargains last. Ben Butler’s return is hinted.
The Marietta Democratic convention last Thursday nominated Wm. W. Poston for Congress. The pick surprised many and may not please all in the county, though a small group of admirers supports him. Poston is a recent convert who previously sought a Ohio Legislature nomination as a Republican, then ran as an independent. His fitness for Congress remains to be evaluated.
The Cincinnati Enquirer on June 6 noted that two months earlier political jobbers thieves and bee traitors of the people broadly supported Tilden in a commentary reflecting the era's partisan rhetoric.
To the Men and Women of Athens county all who believe in Free and Radical Reform are invited to a mass convention in Stewart on Saturday September 2 at 10 o clock a.m. The meeting aims to nominate a County Ticket and handle other business. 33-W3 Selig & Co offer fall stock clearance while Kurtz & Norris advertise low priced ladies jewelry and Bozmans sell prime Havana cigars at two for five cents.
The Atwood Institute at Albany announces its Fall Session begins on Tuesday August 29. The school is praised for its strong studies and moderate costs. Applicants for teacher certificates who attend the institute tend to be successful and are encouraged to enroll.
Louisville cement per barrel priced at 2.50 with a liberal trade discount. Columbus lime per barrel 1.20. Athens Gas Lighting Company announces sale and discount offers.
Special notice promotes Castoria as a pleasant substitute for Castor Oil for all ages addressing sour stomach wind colic worms and disordered bowels in children. It claims healings for burns scalds and rheumatism with two products Centaur Liniment for family use and the yellow for horses and animals. Ad appears in Mov 4 1876.
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