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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1887

Page

4

Athens County Republican Primary Election Notice

The notice announces the June 1857 Republican primary election in Athens County with polling at usual voting places for selecting nominees for multiple county and precinct offices under the Baker law. It lists election supervisors, voting hours, and the requirement to vote for county central committee and delegate conventions, plus guidance on ballots and reporting by June 16th. It notes Democratic state convention dates and discusses political commentary on civil service reform and local figures.

Athens County Nelsonville Ohio Baward T. Rose Booth Precini Chas. H. Minton F. Shamel Henry Glazier Burgess Work John O Bueitel Martin Bostes Floodwood Wolt Howard Teketani Exeptiaig York Covanty Olfe Republican County Central Athens Athens County Republican Central Committee I. F. Welch D. M. Burchfield

Direct vote urged to defeat delegate system in Athens county

The column defends direct popular voting for county offices over the delegate method. It argues the direct vote prevents corrupt delegates from selling votes and preserves public will, urging Republicans to defeat any move to revert to the delegate system. It notes supportive and dissenting views and reports related local legal and civic items from the county.

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