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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1877
Page
6
The Messenger notes the Democratic Legislature’s potential actions, Grosvenor and Haag as key figures, and Morton’s improving condition. It discusses extra-session timing, Richmond to Indianapolis travel, and Republican gains. Also covered are Baltimore & Ohio dividend cuts, summer camp grounds, and approving remarks on Tom Paine.
The Athens County official abstract notes a total of 4808 votes in the recent election, with Republicans losing 800 and Democrats 120. Excluding York, Townsend and Carpenter led to Republican discipline in the county ticket, while Wilson and Fallon faced regretful outcomes. Minear Frame and Jewett received majorities surpassing the state ticket, signaling strong local Republican trust in honest, capable public servants.
The Ross county canvassing committee awarded the auditor certificate to McCoy, despite Esker leading on official returns. Discrepancies between township tallies and judge certificates sparked debate about legality and will of voters, amid party contest talk and wider Ohio politics.
The Senate and House convened with oaths for Stanley Matthews J Don ald Cameron and D H Armstrong. The House organized with Randall elected speaker amid credential questions. President's Message followed detailing prompt military pay appropriations and funding for the Paris 1875 International Exhibition and Stockholm 1876 Prison Congress.
The Valley Gazette aided Democratic candidate Scott over Republican Townsend in Athens county with a strongly biased piece signed J. K. The piece, circulated widely, drew accusations of collusion between local Republicans and the Gazette to influence the election. A Logan Republican note adds that "all is not gold that glitters" in the affair. The report also mentions Texas border tensions and claims of Mexican incursions being exaggerated, suggesting partisan motives and financial interests behind alleged provocations.
The county political scene split along party lines as a shameless conspiracy of corrupt Republicans and Democrats aimed to defeat Maj. Townsend. Despite significant money invested and public intrigue, Townsend’s personal popularity carried him to victory, nullifying the plot and preserving Republican candidates overall.
Notice from the Athens County Treasurer stating tax rates for the year 1877 with a table of mills per dollar valuation on the tax duplicate. The document identifies ten taxpayers and provides corrected levy figures for property taxation in the county.
The text outlines semi annual tax collection rules from the 1859 act and related amendments through 1877. It specifies payment deadlines December 20 and June 20 for current year taxes, including road tax, with penalties and enforcement for delinquency. It notes court action by county treasurer for delinquent taxes and half payments for road tax via public highways.
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