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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1881
Page
6
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Governor Charles Foster and Lieutenant Governor Keeler lead a slate with Nicholas Longworth as Supreme Judge. George Nash stands as Attorney General while Joseph Turney counts as Treasurer. George Paul named to the Public Works Board.
The Marietta meeting addressed by Gov. Foster and R. G. Richards drew about 1500 supporters as Republicans push for a strong majority. The piece notes pressure on Ludlow to quit Prohibition and argues for retiring the Prohibition ticket. It cites national reports on rail leadership, relief needs for Michigan fire victims, and campaigns by Sherman and Bookwalter.
The piece weighs the Democratic and Republican county tickets with notes on Sheffield and Boden for the Democrats and Curfman for the Republicans. It lauds Boden’s popularity while predicting Curfman’s re election and criticizes the Democratic aspirants as impractical. It mentions Stewart as a bolter and notes Maine’s special congressional election results with Dingley winning big and Prohibition candidate Eustis drawing scant votes. It also references temperance pledges by Democrats and a New Jersey style fair fight over policy.
The Prohibition party of Athens county tendered the nomination for Clerk of the Court at their convention held last Saturday. L. C. Butler is the named candidate.
Advertisement proclaims H. Bingham's Silvus' Old Stand offers best value in town with groceries costing less than at any other house, promising greater purchasing power for a dollar.
The notice highlights daily replenishment of Fall footwear at Peter Kern's Boot and Shoe, stressing durability and low price. Mentions Hazaar sales and manufacturing departments and declares wide procurements for all ages and sexes. References canned goods at H Bingham's in Athens and a stout boy at the Cornell House.
The probate judge of Athens County Ohio certifies the attached report of William Golden, appointed inspector of the county treasury, as a true copy dated September 9, 1881. The certification bears the judge’s seal and signature.
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