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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1875
Page
6
The Athens Journal attacks Gen. Grosvenor and party actions while urging unity for the Republican ticket. It argues Democrats overspend and questions labor policy, urging full turnout for Hayes and a strong county slate, including Carpenter and Welch.
OCR excerpts argue against greenback inflation, criticize Democratic inflation platforms, and warn of currency devaluation in Hayti. It contrasts Republican support for sound money with Democratic push for more currency, while urging support for a local candidate framed as stable and capable.
A column urges Republicans to organize and vote in October elections including the probate judgeship and state ticket. It stresses moral integrity, industry, and effort, praising the county Republican Convention and urging turnout on October 7 and October 12 to support the commission measure and end court backlog.
The Republican county convention endorses Park Carpenter for sheriff calling for full party support. The message stresses honesty, fitness, and duty of every Republican voter to secure sound currency and strong party organization in the county precincts.
Local political notices describe Republicans and Democrats in heated exchange. Speakers denounce greenback finance and Catholic influence while campaigns rally voters with allegations of treason, slavery links, and church alliance ahead of October elections.
Advertisements highlight D. Zenner & Co.. Selig & Co.. T. M. iD. Pilcher & Co. and Pfleeger & Bardon in Warren House area. Emphasis on dry goods clothing boots and shoes, trusses, furniture, and fall stock. Notable prices include men’s boots at 4.50 instead of 5.50 with broad offers on linen goods, stockings, and overcoats. Republican mass meeting announced for Oct 6. Also notes about oysters, bread, and a cyclone of low prices.
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