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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1880

Page

5

Vote Garfield and uphold the Republican ticket Tuesday

The piece urges support for Garfield, condemns Hancock and Democratic alignment with rebel symbols, and calls Republicans to vote the entire State ticket on Tuesday October 12 urging turnout, praising Grant’s Warren speech and endorsing Kurtz Townsend Hickman and Falloon for office while warning of hard times if Democrats win.

Garfield General Grant Warren Hancock Europe General Garfield

Republican appeals to Athens county voters in Dawes race

The letter denounces the Democratic party as sympathetic to the South and urges loyal Northerners to back the Republican candidate to defend the Union. It argues Republican gains over twenty years stem from party actions and warns against voting for Dawes under Southern influence.

Campaign urging Athens county vote for Dawes and Republicans

The piece urges workingmen to back Gen. Dawes for Congress over Gen. Warner, arguing Dawes favors protection to American industry and promises work at good wages. It denounces Democratic opposition, stresses party loyalty, and urges vigilant polling site presence and support for surveyor Geo. Falcon as a civil engineer. It frames the choice as Republican principled leadership versus Democratic treason and wartime debts.

Athens County Warner Congress Gen. Dawes Dawes Srish Geo. Falcon

Republicans Fight in Athens County for Large Victory

The piece urges thorough Republican organization in every Athens County school district to secure a 1200 vote majority for Townsend Dawes and the ticket. It warns that free trade advocated by the National Democratic Convention would depress wages and threaten prosperity, while Garfield's election would bring booming business and peace.

Athens County Townsend, Dawes National Democratic Convention London United States England Hancock Garfield

Vote for Warner and the Rebels' Return or Garfield's Victory

The piece warns that a Democratic win and Hancock presidency would reverse wartime protections for Republicans, erode election laws, and empower Southern interests. It urges Republicans to vote on October 12 to sustain Union gains, with Garfield as the salvation of the United States and North strength. It contrasts Northern torch parades with Hancock rifle clubs and calls for a strong Republican turnout.

Hancock Hayes South New York Warner United States North Democratic Party Lee Jackson Union Republican Party Congress Court of Claims

Vigilance urged as election fraud fears grip state

Republican leaders warn of imported fraudulent voters and Democratic repeaters from Eastern cities. They urge vigilant precincts, prompt challenges to any uncertain voters, and strict guarding of polls to thwart alleged ballot manipulation.

J. A. Hubble Republican Congressional Committee Cen City Foster Geo. K. Nash State Committee A. W Minear

Splendid Array of Buggies at Athens Fair Grounds

The Athens Carriage Factory of Mr. Chas. P. Shutt transports a fine set of buggies to the Fair including Phieton Piano box and Drop Front styles along with a revamped cab. The firm offers custom orders at lower prices than city manufacturers and invites fair visitors to inspect the showcased work.

Athens Chas. P. Shutt Shutt

Millinery Stock Arrives From Cincinnati at Athens Shop

Miss L. F. Racer returns after a week in Cincinnati with a large attractive fall stock of millinery goods. The collection is new and desirable for Athens and surrounding county residents and invites a visit to her shop opposite the Messenger office before buying.

Miss. L. F. Racer Cincinnati Athens County

Fall and Winter Garments Offered at D Zenner & Co

Authorized notice states D Zenner & Co offers a wider range of Fall and Winter clothing than all local stores combined. It highlights heavy invoices of men and boys garments and bargains on quality items at prices below rising rates. John P. Dana's Phoenix Block is also promoted for dry goods and clothing bargains.

D. Zenner & Co John P. Dana Phoenix Block

Exceptional Advantages Offered for Housekeepers at Hiram Bingham's

Housewives across the county are urged to visit Hiram Bingham's Wholesale and Retail Grocery to take advantage of unusual choice and prices. The Athens store boasts the largest stock of fresh groceries and related goods for selection.

Hiram Bingham Athens

Evidence of Better Times Seen in Singer Agency Sales

One evidence of improved times is the large number of owing machines the Singer Agency in Athens is selling in the county. The facts show residents have more money to invest and the judgment to buy the best machines made.

Singer Agency Athens

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Messenger C. EK M. Jennings James A. Garfield Chester A. Arthur Charles Townsend Supreme Court Geo. W. McIlvaine Dwich Berys R. Dawes Publican County Ticket Charles L. Kurtz A. J. Frame Will.lis G. Hickman Borge Falloon F. L. Tunop Oxto O Connecticut Neighbor Jones Solid South Fort Wayne Ind Mid Report Herald Herald Chas. L. Kurtz Cas. Townsend Cleveland Leader John Ackley Democratic Republican Hickman and Falloon George Falcon Teat Falloon Hickman Ohio Mat Va Benne Amg Rpublican Dixie Hancock Clubs South Carolina Culverwell A. P Tailoring House Jacob Shafler Warren House Athens, Ohio Mr. Shaffler Bunnemeyer Wey Caers Sheriff’s THE United States of America Ohe Fifteenth Sixteenth Seventeenth Eighteenth Makety Siven Tim B. WA Cyrus Blazer Byron Frost A.s. Tidd James L. White Venient
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