Republicans Gain On Ohio Delegation In Early Returns
In Athens county the Republicans show strength and a November victory outlook. Durbin Warp’s hopes are dashed while Capt Morey is set to occupy a House seat. Democratic editors fret as Warner contemplates Barnum’s mule loss. McMahon and Hurd stay home. A railroad collision in Pittsburgh kills twelve and injures about twenty.
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West Virginia Republicans Gain Big In Statewide Races
In Tuesday elections Republicans won large gains across West Virginia. The piece notes a potential federal tariff stance and marks a Greenback victory as glorious. In Columbus Townsend defeats Lang by 155 votes in the formerly Democratic stronghold.
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Newark Republicans Sweep Local Election for Big Victory
Republicans of Newark New Jersey captured a 2500 vote majority at the municipal election while noting a prior October Democratic lead of 3300 and a Republican gain of 5800 in the past cycle.
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New Jersey
Election News and Mormon Leadership Updates
The paper reports sixteen state congressmen elected, three more than expected. John Taylor becomes Mormon Church President with George Q Cannon and Joseph F Smith as counselors. Damaged train cars at a Democrat mass meeting and German circulars alleging anti liquor remarks influence voters.
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Unofficial vote in district hints at margin between rivals
The fragment outlines an unofficial result close to the actual outcome with names like Meares Roe and Warner, noting a margin around twenty thousand votes amid district race coverage.
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Garfield and Lincoln in Brooklyn rally for Union victory
A Brooklyn crowd hears a political oration praising Garfield and Lincoln as the nation’s liberty champions. The speaker urges young voters to back the Republican cause, stressing loyalty to the Union and the defeat of the Democratic party. The address extols Civil War heroism and Lincoln’s legacy, urging support for Garfield and Arthur in November.
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State election yields five to six Congress seats gain
The election result shows a statewide gain of five or six members of Congress and the entire State ticket by a 20 000 to 25 000 majority.
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Indiana Republicans sweep statewide in 1879 election
In Indiana Republicans erase a 14 000 Democratic margin and elect their state ticket by 7 000 to 10 000, gain three members of Congress, and secure a strong legislative majority.
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Athens County Republicans gain in county returns
The Republicans in Athens county report net gains over 1879 with Dawes and Dawes majorities around 1320 and 1299 respectively. Towns show Frame 1508 Hickman 2040 Falloon 1229 Junod 1364. Official county results credit the ticket and project Garfield Arthur support in November.
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Railway Time Card Adds Passenger Train Service
Notices announce a new morning passenger train on the line improving Columbus travel options for merchants and riders. Timetables list west and east bound departures from Athens and arrivals at Columbus with connections to the North East and West. Local ads promote Miss Adelle Paine at City Hall and acts of Shatler, Dana, and Shaffer offering tailored suits and dry goods.
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Athens
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Toilet article selections at Waterman Co. Drug Store
At F. E Waterman & Co.'s Drug Store in Athens shoppers can find the finest toilet articles with popular prices named locally.
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Agents and Canvassers Wanted in New York
Advertisement offers $25 to $50 per week selling pods for E G Rideout Company at 10 Monticello Street New York. Applicants urged to send for price and terms. August 19, year not specified.
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MARRIAGE NOTICES FROM NELSONVILLE AMESVILLE AND GRAHAM CHAPEL
Marriages announced in Athens county include Frank R. Allen and Florance Gilliam in Nelsonville. Joseph P. Clester and Sarah A. Ogg in Cleстер Ogg. Charles A. Cone and Amanda Davis in Amesville. James M. Hall and Emma Angell in Graham Chapel. A wedding dinner and serenade followed, with congratulations from family and friends. The ceremonies occurred in October 1880 with multiple clergy listed.
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Lod Township
John Kelley
Jas. M. Hall
Emma Angell
J. W. Dillinger
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