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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1880
Page
5
General Garfield moves through the campaign with good nature and confidence. Observers say his open countenance cheerful laugh and hearty manner reveal a quiet soul.
A known Athens Democrat argued on Tuesday forponing the ex rebel soldiers. The stance suggests Northern Democrats may share sympathies with rebels who reportedly cherish similar views.
At the current payment rate the total national debt could be wiped out within ten years without raising taxes. A change in national administration that requires paying rebel claims would prevent this anticipated result.
The Tribune asserts thousands of New York Republicans supported Mr. Tilden in 1878 due to confidence and hard times, predicting their votes would sway the state's result. It also reports Ohio State Fair receipts near $22,000 with about $4,000 carried over, and a combined surplus of about $12,000 expected to fund future expansions.
The piece notes Democrats wish to ignore references to both the 1896 resumption repeal plank and their current tariff platform. It argues their silence will backfire, predicting the tariff issue will play a key role in their party's defeat, similar to past missteps.
The text argues that ex rebel Congressmen and Northern sympathizers failed to challenge rebel claims over five years. It questions whether they can be trusted to gain a Democratic President’s support to sign appropriation bills for those payments.
New Jersey Democrats repudiated the low tariff stance in the national platform at their state convention. As a manufacturing state they avoided endorsing wage cuts to European starvation levels and chose to oppose the pro position. The move may influence votes beyond New Jersey, affecting the party's standing in the industrial North.
The Democrats abandon the county ticket, aiming to defeat Commissioner and Surveyor candidates while Kurtz and Frame are poised for broad majorities. They expect help from two or three opportunist Republicans and rely on Falloon and Hickman to vote straight Republican. Ackley and Myers commit to every Democratic candidate from Hancock upward.
The piece denounces Southern influence and Democratic aims to overturn Reconstruction. It warns that Northern Democrats backing rebel factions would face shunning in former Confederate states, cites proposed bills to repay rebel war debts, and recounts threats against Greenback supporters, portraying a volatile, partisan North-South clash.
Col. W C Lemert superintendent of Ohio Central Coal Company at Corning Perry county has armed his workers and warned riotous miners from Straitsville Shawnee and other points that he will unleash the dogs of war if they invade his district. The firm stand is cited as key to repressing turbulent demonstrations by those who threaten to drive willing workers from their mines.
The piece accuses some Democrats and a few self interested Republicans of undermining the Republican ticket for Commissioner and Surveyor. It urges Republicans to rally and secure the unanimous party vote in every township to support Hickman and Falloon.
The Cincinnati Industrial Exposition opened yesterday under bright prospects. Over four weeks, many local residents will travel at low excursion rates on the M and C road to view what is described as one of the grandest and most immense industrial and art exhibitions in the country.
The Arkansas poll results, reported first, show a 60,000 Democratic majority similar to Alabama's early tally. Officials may refine the counts in Arkansas over the coming days as to whether the figures will change.
General WooDFORD headlines a lively Marietta indoor gathering with hundreds turned away due to crowding at City Hall. Republicans in Washington County show strong Fall momentum, with cheering indications of renewed achievements.
Each day of the campaign adds evidence that farmers mechanics and the intelligent laboring class see a political shift in the national administration as posing imminent danger to their vital interests.
The piece questions Republicans in Athens County to defend Hickman and Falloon against Democratic defeat efforts. It argues Hickman is a competent, honest business man and Falloon equals or surpasses his rival Jon Ackley as an engineer and surveyor. It urges voters to keep Falloon and not erase his name on the ballot on the second Tuesday of October.
The Vermont vote on Tuesday shows large Republican gains with indications of an 80 000 majority. The piece argues for Republican success in November and urges party discipline, noting a strong northern base will aid the nation. It mentions Lancaster and a new courthouse in a protest over its credited location.
Colonel W. P. Read of Chicago, a major coal owner in Perry County, declares in a Chicago Tribune interview that he will support the Republican party. He cites freedom progress and emancipation as core principles and notes Irish Americans historically aligned with Democrats despite sympathy for liberty and anti slavery.
In a Portland speech, Blaine denounced Southern census fraud alleging fraudulent returns would inflate representation in Congress and the Electoral College. He warned the North and West to unite to defeat the Democratic party and protect honest government.
A McConnelsville dispatch reports Gen. Lee’s crowd at Windsor with Maj. Arrick leading four Garfield and Arthur Guards companies and about 200 locals who chartered the steamer Devol. The Windsor landing saw a vast Republican turnout as Morgan County claims unity and patriotism amid lively campaign rhetoric and cryptic letter-number notes on party names.
The notice advertises a large stock of boots and shoes from eastern factories with extensive lines for ladies and children, men and youth, plus rubber boots and buckles. It highlights cash terms, low prices, and wide selection including own make, urging public patronage from Athens Ohio and surrounding cities. Additional items include prints and ram sales at the upcoming fair October.
Advertisements warn mothers about fatal croup risks and urge prompt relief with Dr Seth Hart’s Croup Syrup. The snippet also touts Dr Isaac Scott’s Celebrated Liver Pills as a safe cure for liver and digestive diseases and recommends trial by all, including women and children.
An advertisement claims Lene Catarrh Core cures chronic catarrh and free from objections of other remedies. It asserts thousands of cured cases and invites readers to send for further details from Henry O Blenness & Co. Athens July 29 1880.
A self addressed envelope to Rev Joseph T.12 TM Station Db New York City will receive a recipe claimed to cure errors indiscretions of youth nervous weakness early decay loss of manhood. The notice promises a free remedy discovered by a missionary in South America.
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