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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1880
Page
5
A brief note outlines the Republican national ticket with Gen. James A. Garfield of Ohio for president and Chester A. Arthur of New York for vice president. The fragment appears from a historical report listing candidates and affiliations.
The piece argues for Garfield and Arthur winning the 1880 election, notes Indiana and Ohio results, warns workingmen against tariff choices, mocks Hancock, and cites Democratic defections and market boosts as signs of a GOP surge. It references electoral counts, party shifts, and a playful anecdote about a preacher in Millersburg, Ohio.
The Athens county Republican victory hailed a magnificent 1825 majority after a canvass by all township workers. Acknowledgment went to the chairman secretary and all committee members and candidates for their hard work and unselfish service to humanity and good government.
The latest returns show Ohio Republicans with an average state ticket majority around 20 000 with several candidates over 22 000. Fifteen of twenty Congress seats won in Ohio, a gain of six. In Indiana Judge Porter Republican governor candidate leads Sanders by 7141. Republicans win eight of thirteen Congress seats, a gain of three. The note urges continued work until Garfield’s election is assured.
The Marietta Times credits General Warner with advancing the Marietta ice harbor project but notes Col. N H Van Vorhes first brought the measure to Congress. His persuasive speech led to initial funding of thirty thousand dollars for preliminary work, solidifying government support. The Marietta Register lauds Van Vorhes for securing ongoing appropriations.
The Columbus correspondent reports General Warner blaming black voters for his defeat by 500 votes and argues his loss reflects tariff views rather than voter intent. A Rockford Methodist Conference telegram notes Porter leading Indiana by about 7 000, prompting a doxology and comments from Dr. Hitchcock about avoiding civil war and seeking divine guidance.
The text calls for continued hard and organized work to build a large Garfield and Arthur majority. It praises Ohio and Indiana wins on the second Tuesday of October and urges Republicans to keep the enemy in flight by not relaxing. It warns against complacency and stresses sustained effort and enthusiasm through to the decisive election.
A political appeal urges Athens County Republicans to mobilize for the November election to boost Garfield’s margin to 1600, arguing that a sweeping Northern majority will thwart a Democratic bid and ensure a strong, decisive national result amid liquor-related smears against Major Townsend.
The receiver of the Ohio and Mississippi road reports vast improvement and predicts net earnings for 1880 around 1 300 000. Steel rail substitution costs about 400 000, nearly the whole line now steel. On hand by Nov 1 about 500 000 to cover bonds. Notes Hancock letter on tariff amid shifting political interest.
A passenger coach on the Marietta and Cleveland railroad left the track from a trestle near Newcomerstown Saturday morning. Six people were aboard. four escaped uninjured after leaping to safety. Two occupants died and were severely injured, William Martin dying shortly after and Elijah Daling not expected to survive.
An advertisement touts popular and desirable goods for men women and children and even undergarments at prices below the store of John P. Dana in the Phoenix Block.
The House Par Excellent. Daily purchases prove Zenner and Co. offer rare bargains in seasonable clothing. The firm earned a reputation as the cheap clothing house of southeastern Ohio. Everything in that line is available there. Unparalleled bargains also advertised at John P. Dana's, Phoenix Block.
Fresh cakes of choice and profuse variety are available at Udick Brothers Phoenix Block confectionery. Made by a master in the art they can be fully relied upon for quality.
Immense stock of ladies dress goods offered at attractive prices at John P. Dana’s in the Phoenix Block. Rich fabrics and wide selection available for immediate purchase.
Udick Brothers Confectionery and Restaurant in the Phoenix Block Athens weekly receives fresh prime quality candies of all known varieties. The firm has acquired and maintains the leading trade in Athens.
An advertising notice announces a complete stock of desirable novelties at prices lower than any other house at John P. Dana's in the Phoenix Block.
The notice advertises luxurious perfumery and toilet article lines available at F. E. Waterman & Co. Drug Store in Athens seeking fastidious shoppers.
Udick Brothers confectionery receives large shipments of oranges and lemons for sale at low prices. John P. Dana offers boots shoes hats and caps in town with cheaper prices than rivals at Phoenix Block.
The most choice selection of a late style hat can be found among the elegant invoices of this essential part of masculine attire at D Zenner Co.
The article notes the grand election result has not affected grocery prices. It highlights Hiram Bingham’s Wholesale and Retail Grocery house offering a full fresh line of trade goods at prices near the lowest rates. It claims broad patronage proves the popularity of their business method.
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