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Newspaper

The Grafton Eagle

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1884

Page

2

Dawning of a Brighter Day in County Returns

County majorities by district are reported with figures for Payette Marion Pleasant and Lampshire. Democratic majorities in 1880 and Greenback Labor shifts show Republican gains. interior counties expected stronger Republican turnout. Legislature likely close. Republicans favored. Mentions Taylor county leaders and Maxwell county results with shifts. References Ohio and West Virginia politics, and party dynamics post election.

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Ohio Victory in Ohio Boosts Blaine Chances in November

The Ohio result shows a Republican gain estimated between 16 000 and 22 000, flipping a Democratic majority of 12 000 a year ago. The piece argues Ohio as a presidential battleground, notes new GOP gains in Congress, and emphasizes tariff protection and national prosperity as keys to the party's success. It mentions ex Confederates aligning with Logan's views and contrasts Southern Democrats' old prejudices with today’s political stakes. The article frames the South shifting away from Democratic leadership and urges unity for national good.

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Protection and Citizenship Rights in American Economy

A historical viewpoint argues that the United States protects half the continent and houses seven ninths of the population as its customers. It asserts birthright citizenship and equal opportunity for Americans while outsiders pay tariffs to compete, with taxes on imported items like cents.

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Marshall Atkinson Cleared of Dis honesty and Corruption

A Springer Committee report from Wasursotox DC dated October 12 exonerates Marshall Atkinson of charges of dishonesty and corruption. It details findings on witness costs, docket dismissals, and alleged improper juror summons, concluding Atkinson acted efficiently, honestly, and with reform.

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National Republican asks readers to consider a proposal

A brief national note asks readers to carefully consider a proposal, urging thoughtful review by the audience. The fragment emphasizes party alignment and invites careful public reflection without presenting specifics.

Dnewer National Republican

Distorted 19th Century Notices on Law and Inventions

The passage reviews officials critiquing lax practices in law enforcement, nodding to James W. Nightengale and Ralph Ballin as Department of Justice examiners dated June 27, 1884. It also reports Mason & Hamlin Company’s upright piano advances, praising tone, tuning stability, and future prospects, followed by an anecdote of Mrs. Mary A. Dudley of Tunkhannock cured by Dr. Ring's New Discovery and promotion of Electric Bitters as a cure-all, with drugstore endorsements and pricing.

Rhgt James W. Nightengale Ralph Ballin Department of Justice Mason & Hamlin Company Berton Travellers Mary A. Dudley Tunkhannock Ring Grant

Wanted Representatives Cop ies Sold in Three Days

Publishers offer life biographies of presidential candidates in two volumes priced four and five dollars. Weaver's book The Lives and Graves Of Our Presidents includes a life size engraving of all 24 presidents. Free complete biographies of the four presidential candidates with each patron. Reliable persons only. Send stamp for reply. Potts Leech Pub Co. Broad St Columbus Ohio.

de. Weaver Potts & Leech Pub, CO Broad St Columbus Ohio

Sale of Real Estate in Multiple Counties by Special Commissioner

Public auction to sell parcels tied to the decree in National Bank of Kingwood v Jarvis. Properties span Taylor, Ritchie, Randolph, and Barbour Counties, including Flemington land, West Grafton plots, and riverfront tracts. Sale set for the November court day 1884, with liens and court costs settled from the proceeds.

Marion County National Bank of Kingwood Ve Taylor County Flemington Flemington Hall Granville Jarvis Joseph W. Bailey South Graton Woodyard Granville E. Jarvis William H. Kennedy West Grafton Valley River Gethic-east Eire James A. Yates John M. Thayer Weel Yates Seph Miller Aled Aoain Lafayette R. Ward John H. Means Ritchie County Onc Theown Ellenboro O'Hara Plarence L. Smith Ghenit Frank Woods Ekans Cory National Bank of Klwood Grimville E. Jarvis Haw Err Ebruncy le Smite

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