Butler Nominated for Governor as Massachusetts GOP Rally
The 16th Democratic State Convention in Massachusetts nominated Benjamin F. Butler for governor. President Arthur will visit Boston and Massachusetts for the first four days of October. Republicans urge turnout in Athens County for the October elections and a sweep for Townsend and Dawes.
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Massachusetts
Benj. F. Butler
Arthur
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
City of
Boston
Republican candidate Sibley favored for Common Pleas Judge
Hon H B Sibley the Republican candidate is expected to win a practical walk as Democrats have yet to name a candidate since Follett declined. Sibley, an able lawyer and honest man, is praised and urged to be voted for, though the office is non political.
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H. 8. SibLey
Follett
Sibley
Parker Henry for County Commissioner
In favor of an economical county administration vote Parker Henry for Commissioner. Henry is a careful and successful farmer who will see that public funds are used best. He is entitled to the position and should be elected by a handsome majority.
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Parker Henry
Henry
Raucous Exchange Hits Democratic Headquarters in Columbus
A lively racket reportedly erupted several nights ago in the Democratic State Executive Committee rooms at Columbus. The dispute centers on Chairman Thompson accusing the Secretary of allowing a letter to the brewers to reach the public. The exchange has drawn attention from couriers and onlookers nearby.
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Democratic State Executive Committee
Columbus
Thompson
Remembering a Nation’s Lost Leader a Year On
A year after the death of the Nation’s revered Chief Magistrate the public recalls the shock and the funeral procession at Lake View. Parsipesrt AnTure returns to Washington to discuss marshal deployment for upcoming elections and a Republican push to retain the House and elect General R. R. Dawes to Congress.
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Lake View
Newman's Law and Political Battles Highlight Ohio Politics
The piece notes Newman’s stance against liquor restrictions for miners and his votes against anti alcohol measures. It reports Democratic fundraising backing against the liquor tax issue, lists Republican and Democratic nominees in the First and Second districts, praises Major Townsend as a capable secretary, and urges Athens County to back Townsend with a strong majority.
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Hamilton County
Ben. Butterworth
Amor Smith
John F. Follett
Isaac M. Jordan
Thos. L. Young
Dawes Urges GOP Help for Reelection
The speaker praises Gen Dawes as one of the district’s most diligent lawmakers and urges Republicans to mobilize efforts to ensure his reelection. He asserts Dawes has served faithfully and with integrity, calling for active support to reward honest public service.
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Dawes
Democratic Split Over Tax Policy Sparks Criticism
The text notes broad Democratic support for fair tax and prudent control, yet claims Democratic leaders and media oppose it, while Republicans are blamed for backing policies favored by three-fourths of Democrats. The piece portrays a partisan clash with denouncement and sarcasm toward the opposing party.
Devereux Signals Support in Liquor Tax Debate
General A. F. Devereux the sole Democratic Hamilton county delegate says liquor tax issue dominates the canvass and he will vote for the Republican position next month, publishing reasons for his stance.
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A. F. Devereux
Hamilton County
Meigs County Republicans Pride in Election Readiness
reports from multiple sources praise Meigs County Republicans for unified enthusiasm and confidence in the upcoming election. The Green County Agricultural Fair, once a major draw, faced reduced attendance this year, with commentators noting shifting public interest.
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Green County
Prominent Republicans Find Liquor Tax Issue Not In Campaign
Governor Foster and other leaders have lashed the liquor tax question in speeches across the state only to be told by General Grosvenor that it is not an issue in the current campaign. Grosvenor should patent this discovery as his sole claim.
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Democratic Stamp
Democratic Executive Committee
Democratic Campaign Fund
Foster
John Sherman
Chas. Townsend
Geo. K. Nash
Keifer
Noyes
West
Gibson
Dawes
Grosvenor
Republican Party
Judge sets aside Star route verdict. new trial planned
Judge Wylie overruled the prior Star route verdict citing jury irregularities and released Miner and Beidell on $10 000 bail each. A new trial date for the Star-routers is set for Monday December 1. The rum tax debate draws bipartisan support reflecting voter sentiment ahead of next month’s election.
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Wylie
Miner
Beidell
Whisky cry and greenbackers in district race noted
The Fourteenth District Democrats rally with a whisky slogan as their campaign mood setter. The Ross County Register questions greenbackers while noting the Democratic candidate remains in the race. A Republican victory is urged as a stand for law and order and temperance in Marietta Leader.
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Fourteenth
Ross County Register
Register
Sur
British Victory in Egypt Ends War and Captures Cairo
British forces under Wolseley and Macpherson overran Tel el Kebir and Zagazig, taking thousands of prisoners and many guns. Arabi Pacha and ten thousand troops surrendered in Cairo, while Da metta still resisted as plans for a further joint assault emerged. A separate note reflects on a political debate over liquor policy.
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Iran
Tel-el-Kebir
Arabi Pacha
Macpherson
Zagazig
Cairo
Teleel-Kebir
England
Toulba Pacha
de Chair
Ismailia
Alexandria
Egypt
Damietta
Abdallah Pacha
Wolseley
Admiral Seymour
Liquor tax issue drives party rallying calls
The text cites Republican pushes for a heavy liquor tax to raise revenue while limiting saloons and easing tax on legitimate trade. Reports note Genera l Dawes addressing meetings in Meigs county signaling strong support for the ticket, and editors predict party strength on election day.
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Athens County
Townsend and Dawes
Republican Party
Ironton Register
Dawes
Meigs County
Marietta
Nine copperheads vote against veteran volunteers bounty
In the Gallipolis Journal the Newman line is noted as one of nine copperheads in the Legislature who voted against paying a bounty to veteran volunteers.
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Newman
Gallipolis Journal
General Dawes to Speak at Local Meetings
General R. R. Dawes will address meetings in several towns with dates in September. Jerseyville on Thursday evening the 21st at Stout's School House on Friday afternoon the 22nd Guysville Friday evening the 22nd Frost Saturday afternoon the 23rd and Coolville Saturday evening the 23rd. E H Moore is chairman and D L Sleeper is secretary.
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R. R. Dawes
Jerseyville
Stout’s
Guysville
Frost
Coolville
E. H. Moore
D. L. Sleeper
Sec
New Family Grocery Store Opens on North Main Street
Jas. B. Fulton announces the new Grocery and Produce Store on the east side of North Main Street offering a varied stock of standard and fancy groceries at low prices and paying market prices for country produce to town and rural readers.
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Jas. B. Fulton
North Main Street
Ball Styles at the Bazaar
Peter Kern's Bazaar offers new Fall styles of gentlemen boots and shoes. Orders are filled in the manufacturing department with uniform endorsement. The selection uses best materials and expert workmanship at moderate prices.
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Peter Kern
Lost Pocket Diary Report at Depot Restaurant
A pocket diary lost on Friday the 15th is claimed to be at the Depot Restaurant. The finder should return it to J. A. Wore at Cornell.
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Esse Cornell
Depot Restaurant
J. A. Wore
Grana Depot Offers Wide Fall and Winter Goods at Low Prices
The text highlights substantial reductions on diverse Fall and Winter dress and house furnishings at the Grana Depot. It notes growing trade at Gem Drug Store and urges tobacco buyers to favor Little Red Front for low prices and courteous service.
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Grana
Gem
Ill health sale notices and local ads from 1882
The page advertises the Cornell House furniture sale due to ill health, with price inquiries directed to John Cornell. It lists Gem Drug Store supplies, Peter Kern’s Boot and Shoe Bazaar, and Little Red Front pipes. Ammoniated Super-Phosphate fertilizer promotions claim low costs and high returns, plus Baugh’s 25 phosphate endorsements. Crawford House in Cincinnati offers lodging. a farm near Athens is for sale. Winger’s Little Red Front sells confections. ads promise at-home income via E. G. Rideout & Co.. notices invite inquiries at the MESSENGER office.
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Cornell House
John Cornell
Peter Kern
Utah
Colorado
Philadelphia
Coupon Tickets On Sale At Express Offices
Coupon tickets for all eastern southeastern western and northwestern points are on sale at Marietta and Cincinnati Express Offices. Round trip land exploring tickets available to Kansas Nebraska Arkansas Texas cities Burlington Baxter One Council Grove Fort Worth Independence Kinsley Columbus Grand Island Lincoln Hot Springs Little Rock Dennison San Antonio Palestine Texarkana Waco good thirty days. Also round trip excursion tickets to Oakland and Deer Park Maryland. For more information apply to F Scott at p and C Express Office Athens Ohio.
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Marietta and
Cincinnati Express
Kansas
Nebraska
Arkansas
Texas
Burlington
Baxter
Council Grove
Ft. Worth
Odependence
Kinsley
Columbus
Grand Island
Lincoln
Hot Springs
Little Rock
Dennison
San Antonio
Palestine
Texarkana
Waco
Oakland
Deer Park
F. Scott
Athens
Lime Cement and Plaster For Sale at Athens Gas Works
Advertising brief states lime cement and plaster available at the Athens Gas Works with a liberal discount to builders and dealers. Terms to be addressed by interested buyers.
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Athens Gas Works
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Apy
Charles Townsend
Supreme Court
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Lucas
Board of Public Works
Charles A. Flickinger
Defiance
Congressional
Rufus R. Dawes
Washington
Judicial Ticket
Hiram L. Sibley
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Lafayette Hawk
Parker C. Henry
Z. J. Allison
John Coulson
Maj. Townsend
T. J. Allison
Maine
Hawk
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Army of Adventurers
Parsipesrt AnTure
United States
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Lee
Delaware County
Meigs
Meiga
Allen O. Myers
Penny Press
Bigelow
John A. Mason
Albany
Guiteau
al. C. Cox
Northern District
New York
Law and Order
Cin
Nash
N. Y. Tribune
Tings
H. Rours
Columbus Golden
Gem Drug Store
Chas. B. Henderson
Baugh
Delaware Ave
Crawford
6Th and
Walnut Streets
Messenger
Winger
E. G. Rideout & Co
Barclay Street
Garet
Grand Depot
M. Selig & CO
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