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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1875
Page
6
Local remarks condemn the Democratic State Convention in Columbus last Thursday calling it rabble like and inflamed by whisky issues. Cancerous platform criticism from New York Herald and Cincinnati Commercial amplifies the dissent amid a Logan physician death note and references to renегade Republicans.
The Columbus Dispatch urges a grand state celebration for the centennial next year. It proposes converting the fair grounds into barracks and inviting all state military organizations to participate in a statewide event rivaling Philadelphia.
The U S Steamer Saranac en route to Sitka and Esquimalt struck a rock off Vancouver Island on the 17th and nearly sank. All her effects were saved with no loss of life.
The State Ticket was named by the Democratic Convention on Thursday. William Allen is set for Governor Samone F Cary for Lieutenant Governor Thomas E Powgut for Attorney General Thomas Q Ashburn for Supreme Court E M Green for Auditor of State John Schreiner for Treasurer of State H E O Hagan for Public Works The piece urges citizens to vote and nominate good men and fulfill civic duties at the primary and ballot box.
The speech of vid Bill Allen at his nomination last Thursday was a coarse and vulgar ribaldry, even for a Democratic convention. Public knowledge of his vulgar conduct since election undermines his prospects at the next election.
The Ohio Democrats propose engaging the Hon. W. D. Kelley to hold up to the gaze of an impoverished audience the beauties of a subject, signaling a push to showcase compelling arguments amid a tight economy.
A critique of so-called independent papers arguing their candor is driven by dollars. The piece notes editors push partialities, mockery of Chapman by Mackley, and describes Ohio politics where James Gordon is hissed while Judge Haag sits endorsed on a platform.
The passage argues people judge business and political leaders by long records of trustworthiness. It asserts that sustained honesty over years justifies continued confidence in a party deemed best suited to govern now and address future problems.
New York City has filed suit against Ring Thieves Tweed and Co alleging over seven million in plunder by Democratic leaders. City finances are described as near bankruptcy with about ten million of debt, reflecting a broader claim of a party seeking national control.
Editor Messenger voices a grievance about Frost's ford area. He questions railroad service and bridge needs, asks why trains do not stop nearby and why local access remains difficult. He condemns the railroad company and county officials for poor facilities and asks for relief and justice.
Busy town updates from Athens area newspapers describe road improvements, new fences and houses, church rebuilding in Wilkesville, a monument for Electa Nelson, and rolling through Meigs and Vinton counties. Merchants change hands, farms expand, grasshoppers damage crops, and new mills and ice parlors draw crowds.
Dry Goods and Notions sale at cost for two months. Advertises cheap Y H Tea and Rio Coffee, extra sugar, Mackerel, Royal Baking Powder, and Carolina Rice. Shipping offered to any purchaser. Zenner & Co and Rown & Stedman promote extensive stock, low prices, and customer visiting incentives.
If you have been coughing all winter visit H K Dorr Co Athens for Dr Morris Syrup of Tar and Cherry Horehound. It treats coughs colds and chest diseases and is claimed to prevent consumption. Also advertised is M Selig & Co One Price establishment sales.
An advertisement promotes Boschee's German Syrup as effective for coughs colds chest and lung throat illnesses. It claims a sample bottle costs 10 cents and regular size 75 cents with relief after three doses. Sold by Donnan Pickering amid a Summer dress goods sale at M Selig Co.
The Republican friends submit nominations for county offices including County Auditor, Treasurer, Representative and Probate Judge. Ball candidates include F. L. Ballard, 8. Minear, 2.2.7, Wm. W. Poston, Charles Or. Smith, and Thos. L. Minton, all pending decisions of the Athens County Republican Convention.
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