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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1875
Page
6
A collage of political and economic notes reports Western railroads posting higher earnings this year while Republican allies in Athens county urge solid support for the ticket. The document cites a jail sentence for Schuylkill county officials, a Huntington bank robbery, and debates on school funding amid church and farmer faction tensions.
The letter criticizes Mr. Thos. G. Angell for allegedly urging Republicans to vote against Carpenter while Angell sought Republican support. It questions party fidelity, urges candidates to back the whole ticket, and defends Park Carpenter as deserving Republican support.
Lamar Griffin of Lodi Ohio is said to be born in 1759 making him 116 years old. He has voted for every president except Washington due to objections he will not disclose. He has one arm yet reads papers, dislikes visitors, but will talk with newspaper men about his longevity and the Centennial Exhibition idea.
The Cincinnati Enquirer asserts a Democratic win in California's late election. Four political groups competed. none align with Ohio Democrats inflation principles. Hard money Democrats oppose rag money factions, reflecting Republican splits in California.
Mr John J Geghan author of the Geghan Bill was renominated last Wednesday to the Legislature by the Democratic Convention of Hamilton County. The move removes doubt about Democratic sympathy for and endorsement of the measure.
Sheriff Nehemiah Warren proclaims notice to Athens county electors to meet on October 12, 1875 to elect state and county officers including Governor Lieutenant Governor Supreme Court Judge Attorney General Treasurer and more. Trustees must name jurors and return poll books to the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas.
Proceedings of the Board of County Commissioners of Athens County for August 1875 including special sessions. Contracts awarded for bridge masonry superstructure and wood spans. Bridges at Amesville Big Run Webster’s Mill and Federal Creek discussed with bids and appropriations.
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