Local ticket candidates listed with assorted misspellings and initials
The document provides a poorly legible list of gubernatorial and state ticket candidates with multiple typographical errors. It names Richard M. Bistop as governor from Ulm ilton County, Jabez W. Flutc le as lieutenant governor from Cuyahoga, JW. Oktey as supreme judge from Tramilton, Anthony Lowells as treasurer from Stark, Ming as Clerk of the Supreme Court from Franklin, Isaiah Pillars as attorney general from Allen, Martin Scuilder from Roa as board of public works member, Jlc Burns as school commissioner from Belmont, J.T. Sudduth as prosecuting attorney, Andrew McCleary as coroner, Obert Merk Allan as surveyor, Daniel Loge as infirmary director, and Robell JL Burney as coroner. The text is fragmented and contains numerous spelling errors and broken names. Each entry pairs a title with a residence or county, forming a wartime style ticket list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard M. Bistiop
Ulmilton County
Jabez W. Flutcle
Cuyahoga
JW. Oktey
Tramilton
Anthony [Lowells
Stark
Supreme Court
Ming
Franklin
Isaiah Pillars
Allen
Board of Public Works
Martin Scuilder
Roa
Jlc. Burns
Belmont
J.T
Sudduth
Vor
Andrew McCleary
Obert Merk Allan
Daniel Loge
Robell JL Burney
Power of Conventions and Committees in Politics
A critical discussion on the powers of caucuses and conventions, arguing the convention as the highest political force and its will being irrevocable. It warns against manipulation by committees, defends primary elections, and cites the danger of dissolving party structure through overreach. The piece stresses individual voter rights and the primacy of the will of the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivans
Republican Ticket Contested by Primary Power and Resignations
A local convention dispute confirms that a party’s voters hold the ultimate power to declare candidates. A Republican central committee session voiced tension over Auditor candidate loyalty, adjourned with the vacancy to be filled by party methods after the 28th. D. D. Taylor resigned as Postmaster central committeeman. D. L. Forsythe named coroner candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Central Committee
Auditor
Peat Power
D. D. Taylor
Cambridge
Civil Service
D. L. Forsythe
J. Albright
D.D
Taylor
Burns Vindicated From 1865 School Examiners Action
The article defends J. J. Burns, alleging a Washington Board of School Examiners revoked his teaching certificate for alleged Civil War service. It argues the action was partisan and vindicated Burns after a 62‑vote majority by loyal locals, restoring his reputation and ending persecution.
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Washington
J. J. Burns
Board of Examiners
Burne
Mississippi
Burns
Burny
Union Times
Washington School Board
Akron
Reduced Salaries and the Reform Plan in Guernsey County
The article denounces a proposed salary cut as bribery while arguing current pay reflects labor value. It highlights reform efforts across Columbiana Jefferson Guernsey Belmont counties, detailing perceived excesses of county officers. It cites specific figures for the Guernsey Auditor and Treasurer and promotes a broader reduction to fund schools, relief debt, and dividends, urging voter pledges to support salary reductions.
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Columbiana
Jefferson
Guernsey County
Belmont County
Luccock
Reform Ticket
E.W. Mathews
Sidb
Tax reform cries echo in county debate on salaries
The piece argues for civil service reform at local and state levels, denouncing high salaries and heavy taxation. It links official salaries to voter corruption, urges economy in public spending, and predicts tax relief if reform tickets prevail. It cites Guernsey county voters and contrasts wages with duties to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiea
Guernsey County
Tuuccovk
Acta
A Tight Squeeze for a 6 in 19th Century Mayor Race
A fragment from a 19th century critique discusses Cincinnati mayoral elections, noting a 1856 misprint about St. M. Bishop and clarifying that Cincinnati elected mayors in odd years. It references Bishop’s 1857 city council seat, 1859 chief magistrate nomination, and the Know Nothing party’s decline before 1859. The piece also mentions a registry law synopsis by Judge Okey and a Zeeman postmaster appointment claim.
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St. M. Bishop
Cincine Nai
Cincinnati
Bishop
Folowing
Citizens’ Convention
Know Nothing Party
Registration Act Synopsis Resembles a Partisan Warning
A 19th century legislative briefing outlines who may and cannot vote under the Registration Act. It details residency requirements, periods around September and October 1877, and restrictions for nonhead-of-family voters, idiots or insane persons, and those with prior penitentiary sentences. The text stresses strict observance to influence the next election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whig
Hia County
Otcrber
WILEY
Registration and election notices with local updates
Voter registration details outline allowed dates September 7 and 8 1877 with duties of registrars and judges at precincts in Ohio cities. Notices urge registration before the deadline, describe statements to be filed, and emphasize proper voting place and certificate requirements. Local political notices praise E W Mathews for Guernsey County and report horse theft near Albany, a capture in West Virginia, and a copperhead bite incident in Uhrichsville with whiskey treatment.
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Crcinet
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Toledo
Columbus
Dayton
Ohe
Vemwuomerstoen
Wm. H. Dorsey
Albany
Dorsey
Carpenter
West Virginia
Siggles
Cox
Thomas Keinear Newport
Tie
Uhrichsville
Wialey
Keith
Notice to Treasurers from Auditors Office Cambridge Ohio
Guernsey county funds for townships corporations and special school districts are ready for distribution. Treasurers must file a certified copy of township clerk's certificate showing the approved bond before any funds can be drawn, with the deadline in June.
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Guernsey County
Cambridge
Angust
Ibth
Iss
Bend
Boyd
Jinus
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Jeffersonian
Tom Emirkpatrick
Hotor and Proprietor
Tarbridge, Oig
Shaffner
Gialess
Yente
Thoraday
Jira
Josepide
Welliams
Sai
Democratic County
Liepres
E.W. Mlavtleaws
Wik. Boden
Joslatl Laugulin
Jrerensonian
Zimea
John Sherman
the Treasury
Ohio
Zines
Great Britain
Okey
Jeveensonian
Zeeman
General Assembly
E. W. Mathews
E. W.mathews
Mathews
Ile
Vereunwestein
Lrgus
Independent
KX. Wrown
Probate Court
David Cloningham
Angash
Creighton
David Cunningham
Wirtre & Campbell
Hubert Voorhes
Admr
Treyls U. Voorhes
Robert Yourues
Lewis GC
Youilies
J. M. Buskinp
Orgenpensey County
Wattle Lanne
Cambridge, C
Basten
Lemiends
Fleming
Aug Chu
Seneca
Guernsey
Wintii H. Chan
Knox Township
Morands
Westhant
New Vonenrd
Lod
D. Patterson
Ang Sin
Mont Hay
Daniel EF Beatty
New Jerse
Yallett Dortinad, Maine
Lamaxy
SL Free. Co
Porthead
Maurie
Jackson
Centennial WX
Tackson & CO
Rern
Peter
Omio Wesleyan Universip
Delaware
Payne
LI. Dy
Lidles
Ug Pest College
Alogues Abe
Nelson
L. Jones &Co
Nassau, N.Y
Tree
True & CO
Masta
Maine
Grace
Seth W. Powle
SONS
Baxtison Avenue
Kaxtom
Maas
Price
Naxsad Care Co
Nassau, NY
Boxa
Pidyent
Mowente
Ilercegovina
Age
Agenla Sre Suveot
Trucluides Age Culturns
Bioygra
Joan Li
Potter & Co, Publishers
Philadelphia
Xuc
People’s Journal
Pole Land
Maris
J. O. McIlyar
Une
Atleeth Law
Jaconet
Hamhes
Dagan
Pinid
Machine
Penn
J.O. McIlyar
First National Bank
JW. Young & Co
Faen
Victory
Bots & Shoes
FE Pew
FE Pew Have At Selih
J. W. Young
Cambrlidge, Ohio
Benter
Pagline
Sicea
Centennial
Neilson
Atkins
Suver
Elieag Ab
George N. Meredith
Chinhen
Manus
Pa West Public Square
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