Garfield public image amid political chatter and a modest life
The piece surveys critics' charges against General Garfield, noting his poverty era, frugal habits, and early teaching days. It contrasts Democratic smears with his long public service and a modest Northern Ohio farm, arguing political darts against him are unfounded. It cites sources like the Cincinnati Gazette and Cleveland Leader to frame the discussion.
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Jones County Supervisors Meet in Anamosa June 7 1880
On the first day of June 7 1880 the Jones County Board of Supervisors convened at the Auditor's office Anamosa present: Chirk Cl'n John Bates H C Freeman J A Smith and L Schoonover. Minutes from April were approved. Numerous petitions for bridges in Fairvil Greenfield Mineral Creek Madison Monticello Kitty Creek Wayne Winnebago and Oxford townships were presented and referred to the roads and bridges committee. The session notes several petitions were referred to the committee on roads and bridges and adjourned
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L. Schoonover
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Allen Fawkes
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A.W. Cole
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Oxford Township
Murfield
Greenfield Township
P. Hildebrand
I. B. Everhart
Castle Grove
Alfred Moore
J. S. Benadom
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Wmn. Moore
J. C. Wintoon
Wm. Mead
Executive Council
Insane Hospital
B. I. White
Jones County Lawn
P. Mott
J. ©. Huntoon
Wim, Mead
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Henry Doering
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Hall
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Hale Township
Hon
Board of
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John Platter
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B. Sealls Et al
J. G. Parsons Et al
Richard Root
Local Court Records Reveal 1880 County Finances and Petitions
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