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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1876
Page
5
The Republican lineup names Rutherford B. Hayes of Ohio for president and William A. Wheeler of New York for vice president. The excerpt also lists Milton Barnes as Secretary of State.
The piece champion s E M Young Republican candidate for commissioner urges united support from taxpayers regardless of party. It accuses Poston of reform failures and Tilden ties, praises Van Vorhes, recalls Civil War veterans, and urges voting for Young while lampooning opponents.
A call to vigilant Republican participation emphasizes turnout next Tuesday to preserve the party’s majority in Ohio and national government. Speakers Blair and Converse criticize recent Congress cuts, warn of funding shortfalls for public services, and urge support for Van Vorhes to avoid saddling war debt on the country.
In Hartford Norwich and major towns Republicans achieved large unexpected gains. Rural areas also gave Republican majorities far beyond Democratic expectations, dissipating hopes of a statewide Democratic victory in November. Connecticut votes show a strong GOP shift.
Telegraphic reports from Colorado say Tuesday's election produced a sweeping Republican victory with gains in nearly every county and the Legislature won by a 41 vote joint-ballot majority. The result sets the stage for influence on Ohio and Indiana.
The piece condemns violence in the South under Democratic organizers, citing murder and intimidation of colored Republicans in Mississippi and South Carolina. It argues officials protect perpetrators and claims Northern Democratic press downplays outrages while linking them to support for Horace Greeley and mutual confidence with the rebel South in seeking Tilden’s election.
The piece urges Republican readers to rely on direct personal effort rather than meetings and publications. It argues that private canvassing and turnout work on election day are the decisive factors, and calls every Republican to act alone as if the result depends on themselves to secure a large victory for the ticket.
A newspaper critique denounces Blair and Converse for false statements on the national debt and government credit. It cites a Treasury report showing debt reduction far larger than claimed and contrasts 1860 bond discounts with current premium sales to rebut alleged Republican mismanagement.
The piece defends E. M. Young for Commissioner, urging Republicans to support him over attacks. It argues opposers cannot cite fault in Young’s character or qualifications and calls for party loyalty to the nominee, asserting no reason exists to oppose Young. It appeals for vigorous party unity and adherence to nominations.
The article argues Milton Barnes should be elected as representative for Ohio before Governor Hayes. It warns that Democratic tradeoffs threaten Barnes and claims a October vote for Barnes is decisive, counting more than a November vote for Hayes.
The article notes many young men will vote for the first time this Fall and warns against aligning with the Democratic party, arguing its impending decline. It urges youths to support a political organization essential to national life and unity rather than a flagging party blamed for treason.
The article urges a decisive victory for Republicans in Athens county with patriotism and defense of the old flag. It calls loyal citizens to rally, work daily, and devote every hour until next Tuesday to ensure the largest political triumph in the county's history.
Mr. Finsterwald approached a Republican of Alexander township last week and coolly said that if the Republicans had put in nomination a fit man for Commissioner he would not have run. He insulted the Republican convention and its supporters in a bold display of cheek.
The piece rebukes Samuel J. Tilden for labeling Union soldiers as trespassers and urges readers to consider the impact of backing a party led by him. It argues his stance would empower the solid South to undo wartime settlements and risk civil unrest.
Report notes a mass shooting at a Chapel Hill gathering in Oktibbeha County as White Liners fired on a peaceful colored Hayes and Wheeler Club event. One killed and thirty six wounded, with the attack prompting calls for federal protection of citizens' rights regardless of race.
The piece calls Republicans to actively mobilize neighbors to vote the straight Republican ticket and to defeat Democratic efforts. It urges vigilance and determination, predicts Democratic bragging and falsification, and emphasizes casting votes next Tuesday to secure a decisive victory for Hayes supporters.
The piece forecasts Van Vorhes securing the election with solid majorities in Athens and surrounding counties. It cites Meigs Morgan Washington Monroe as supportive regions with expected margins, predicting a substantial overall lead and noting Poston faces a strong deficit.
Fritz Finsterwald and allies aimed to attack the Republican slate in Athens County, labeling supporters of regular nominees as Ring men and charging waste and incompetence at Young. The shift shows him defending his wartime record as Vallandighamer and asking voters to move past past conflicts.
The piece warns against Democratic vote trading tricks ahead of next Tuesday and urges readers to vote their party ticket as is. It questions campaign rhetoric, mentions Col Finsterwald and Confederate sympathies, and references Clement Vallandigham and an Athens demonstration, framing the issue as a Republican defense of the ticket.
A dry goods notice from M LeBuiac & Co. advertising blankets flannels and woolens. The store offers a wide line of flannels in plain red white blue and Opera colors from 16 cents per yard and up with scarlet and white twisted medicated flannels as a specialty opposite the court house.
Zenner & Co presents an extensive display of ladies furs described as the season’s finest and most fashionable. The exhibitable stock offers early selection advantages with a vast variety of styles and descriptions for the upcoming winter.
Merchants advertise a large assortment of goods offered at low prices with guaranteed quality. M Senta & Co operates opposite the court house and asks customers to visit for bargains.
Astonishing discount at M Sena and Co opposite Court House. Heavy all wool jeans offered at 25 cents per yard, a remarkable price for durable fabric. Limited stock, hurry to secure this bargain.
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