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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1882

Page

2

Lynch Seated as Representative in Place of Chalmers

The House seated Representative elect Lynch, noting Chalmers was unseated amid a partisan vote. The piece denounces a gerrymander that disadvantaged Black voters and boosted Republican gains, while also detailing railroad stock maneuvers and a Democratic push for Secretary of State candidacy by William Bell Jr. and Lang.

Tuslower House of Congres Chalmers Mississippi Lynch Hooker Randall Congress Wm. Bell, Jr Columbus Bell Lang Townsend

Saloon Closures Rise Over Pond Law Rumors

The Ohio State Journal notes many saloons shut down last week in anticipation of the Pond law. The remaining places are described as low and disreputable, while temperance advocates denounce the law as harmful and some saloon operators seek to appear respectable yet oppose it.

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Judge Knowles Again Nominated by Republicans

The Marietta Register notes Judge Knowles seeks the nomination once more with the support of the friends of H. L. Sibley, Esq. If Washington county unites behind him, he should succeed. The decision rests with the Republicans.

Coupon Tickets On Sale For Wide Range Of Destinations

Coupon tickets for fast and southeast routes plus west and northwest points are on sale at Marietta and Cincinnati Express Offices. Round trip land exploring tickets cover Kansas Nebraska Arkansas Texas cities and Oakland and Deer Park Maryland valid thirty days. For details contact F Sco r r at M and E Express Office Athens Ohio. Also wagons to be auctioned Saturday at 2 pm and lime cement plaster offered by Athens Gas Works with builder discounts.

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