Political notices and campaign talk in Meige county
A fragmented newspaper notice discusses accepting submissions for public interest, calls for ending duplicate communications, and mocks political campaigns. It notes the Meige county Republican central committee ending the Baber system, mentions Grosefor’s upcoming Washington speech, editorials on silver coinage, and senatorial district results and conventions with candidates Wilson, Jalusne, and Carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attex O. Mrens
Dan McConville
Chapman
John BR. McLean
Cart
Cambe
Republican Central Committee
Meige County
Pomeroy
Eater EL
Wilson
Irenton
Hella Jalusne
Gellipuiss
Arpenter
Ttalipolis
Democratic Platform on Coinage and Legal Tender
The piece argues for free coinage of silver and gold at 16 to 1 and full legal tender status for standard silver dollars, criticizing leaders who oppose or complicate such policy. It ridicules claims of prosperity from divine aid and questions cause and effect in political rhetoric, citing figures like Mr. Chapman and noting fundraising efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Chapman
Grosexor
Washington
Ohio
Chicago
Brother Harris
The
Journal
Wm. M. Stewart
John P. J Jones
Arthur Sewell
John P. Altgeld
John B. Mclean
United States
Their Little Scheme Recounts Voter Pressure in Local Politics
A letter describes Col Riley and Cable opposing GOP tactics against Rutter and Ivers. It condemns sham tactics like distributing card photographs and urging secrecy to sway votes. The piece praises Riley and Cable for standing against corruption and pledging to support protection and stable currency, predicting a Republican defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Riley
Cable
Rutter
Vers
Ivers
Committee
McLeap
Hanna
Cols
Riley
Tanna
Onnelstille Heral
Right You Are and the Bail Debate in 8 Dollars
Ohio faces a potential $8 bail as a political remark, while a Washington PD man eyes the Senate seat. The Globe-Democrat notes Bilgerites claim big crops hinge on luck, stopping short of recalling a forecast that gold standards would lift prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Washington
PD. G
Senate
Globe-Democrat
Giade- Democrat
Dorr Grosvenor to lead winter repeal campaign
The piece notes Congressman Dorr will push for repeal of civil service limits with Gen. Grosvenor and others aiding, promising sharp political blows. It cites praise for Dorr’s path and critiques contemporaries like Colonel Conger and Hanna in a partisan media clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grosvenor
Dorr
Gen. Grosvenor
Charleston
Reading of a 19th century market and political lament
The item reports rising wheat corn hogs and wool prices with silver moving variously while the Republican party ascends and Democrats fall to a self made grave. It ends with a bizarre line about removing the town clock to the court house and a garbled note about a patent medicine priced at 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Democracy
Mugwumps favor organization over individual will
A Grosvenor quoted piece argues against Mugwumps who denounce party action and favor independent wisdom. It calls for strong organization from nomination to election, claiming the majority’s wisdom is safest, and condemns any who seek to undermine party unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Himeglf Toiva Imin
Charles BH. Grosvenor
Mustrateds
Mortgage trends show Franklin county prosperity
The Franklin county recorder reports that mortgage filings fell from 5 8 million to 2 04 million between 1896 and 1897 while cancellations rose by over 600 thousand, signaling improved finances. Since 1887, cancellations have accelerated and supporters urge voters to back Chanman and McLean to sustain the boom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder’s
Franklin County
McKinsey
Recorder of
County Recorder
Chanman
McLean
Flext's encaves and stage notes teased
The item mentions Flext's encaves titled A Bus for the Train and notes a dramatic version of A Lady of Quality by Mrs. Burnett will differ from the novel. It also reports a horse named Cold Molasses from The County Fair being bitten by a trolley and references Henri Meithar, an emancipated playwright, facing personal trouble, with other garbled phrases about times and events.
Fragmented 19th Century Life Notes and Probate Notice
A compilation contrasts day laborers, debt imprisonment, and scarce public libraries with references to outdated train travel and fabric terms. The probate notice from Athens county lists final and first accounts for estates and guardianships, with hearing set October 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Phillip H. Moore
George Hook
Francis W. Walker
Mec
Minerva A. Gould
Wiliam L. Powel
Iar
Nowse Wd
Wasted Dollars and a Health Renewing Claim
A reader warns against costly medical treatments and promotes Dr Wheelers Nerve Walker as a world famed health remedy. The letter from Washing ton Swallor recounts spending over £400 on Korean and Vig Springs physicians with no relief, claiming the nerve walker cured a range of pains and digestive issues after trying other medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheelers
Wualker
Washington Swallor
Ridgesey
Obie
Korea
Vig Springs
Totcaeth
Ako
Uence
Ave Welles
SM .Bhp Gia. Pharmans Ara Oo
Ohio University Athens Ad Text Incomplete
Fragmentary 19th century notice for Ohio University at Athens describes an institution founded in 1804 with strong faculty and fine library. It mentions a ladies hall, well-equipped laboratories, a modern electrical plant, and associate departments. It notes low living costs, tuition details, and asks readers to write President Croak for a catalogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titistriots Aim
Cellate
Vigor Y. M. GA
Moralt High
Croak
Also Mentioned on This Page
Athens
Messengen and Herald
Rou
Alert the Messenger
Aut Herald Printing Co Company
Shas
S24
Femitiitss
Mtr
Fred W. Bush
Bae Year
Rio
Auvantet i
Asa 5
Judicial Ticket
Compon Pleas
David Warren Jones
Galita Co
Charle
Athens Co
John H. Riley
Washington Co
JM. Allen
Llmer G. Riddison
Sherif
Carl H. Porter
Elmer Golden
JOHN @ HILL
Jous H- Mohler
Rotire
Boice
Oe Hough Gormley
TEE Democratic Platform
Republicn
Ironton Register
Kimpiy Ganse
Colonel Conger
Conger
Republican Executive Committee
Sen‘ator Hanna
Collonel Conger
McKinley
McKinley Istill
Democrat Party
Conurt House
Wileussi
Terigs Peveer
Hickle-Kesinger Co
Southern
Virginia
New York
Doston
Mississippi Valley
Africa
Atlantic
Dr. Wheeler
Ohio Universit Athens
Fatis AN
Isaac Wagnct
Court of Common Pleas
Court House
Eich
James F. Brown
Paten
Veu
Eenainie
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!