State Republican Central and Executive Committee Meeting
The Ohio party announces a statewide convention in Columbus on April 28 1880 to nominate state and federal officials and elect delegates to the Chicago National Convention June 2 1880. Delegates are apportioned by county based on 1879 vote for Governor Charles Foster, with county figures listed and a push for broad attendance and timely delegate appointment by April 24.
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CoLumputs
Central Committee
Columbus
Supreme Court
Board of Public Works
United States
Ohio
Chicago
Illinois
Charles Foster
Death of Dr W H Corwin heir to Thomas Corwin
Dr W H Corwin died Friday at his Lebanon home at age fifty three. He was unmarried and known for culture and gentleness, sharing talents with his father the late Hon Thomas Corwin. His sister Eva Corwin Sager, wife of George R Sager of the Cincinnati bar, survives.
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W. H. Corwin
Thomas Corwin
Lebanon
Cor Win
Eva
Greorce R. Sagek
Cincinnati
Roads Improve Life Across Ohio Counties Despite Winter
Darke county has about 2600 miles of gravel and paved roads, a dramatic gain from years ago. Miami county notes turnpikes kept travel smooth despite bad weather. Union county reports 57 gravel roads totaling 26824 miles costing 366527.07 with plans for 22 more. roads help farmers market grain year round.
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Ohio
Darke County
Miami County
Miami Democrat
Versailles
Union County
Marysville Tribune
Union county pikes prosperity through road improvements
The author argues Union county spent nearly 700000 on fifty nine pikes during a panic, asserting roads and related work boost employment and prosperity. He claims residents are better off, more content, and urges continuing improvements despite outside fear and hard times.
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Union County
Ohio
Douglas kinship tale reveals South views on Democrats
A Chicago raconteur recounts a speech by Stephen A. Douglas's son describing his South experiences and a colored Democrat, GEO. ALLEN. The tale cites vote motives, a statute of limitations myth, and a revealing confession about voting Democratic to avoid theft trouble.
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Stephen A. Douglas
South
Chicago
Mr. Douglas
Geo. Allen
Massa
Steve
Nuffin
George
We World
Crawford township to levy five mills for ten years on road macadamization
The Ohio Legislature has enabled Crawford township trustees to levy five mills annually for ten years to macadamize roads. Over one hundred local taxpayers signed the petition backing the bill. Once enacted the levy will accelerate road improvements from Carey, boosting trade and turning the township into a business center.
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Crawford Township
Ohio
Carey
Old Crawford
Upper Sandusky
Columbus Letter Reports Quiet Legislature and Swindle Warnings
Special correspondence from Van Wert notes a dull week in Columbus with little legislative action beyond debates on waterway and sewer improvements and toll roads. The piece warns readers about confidence tricks near railway depots, recounting incidents and advising caution with strangers. It also discusses Edison Short transmitter trials, patent matters, and local roadwork on High street as tracks are laid for the Consolidated Street Car Company.
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van Wert
CoLumbBus
Onto
Bulletin
Exchange Hotel
Mr. Bishop
Cleveland
High Street
Columbus
J. N
Sidney Short
Edison
Menlo Park
Mr. Short
Short
Ohio
United States
Gold and Stock Exchange
New York
Montreal
Canada
Dominion of Canada
Consolidated Street Car Company
Northwestern Volunteer Firemen Convention Heads to Urbana
The Seventh Annual Convention of the Northwestern Volunteer Firemen's Association will meet in Urbana on April 27 1880. Delegation rules grant one delegate per ten members, with penalties for nonrepresentation. badges and certificates are required. report delegate counts and arrival time to J C Edmondson Urbana C by April 20 1880.
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Shelby
Northwestern Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Urbana
Conention
J.C. Edmondson
Receipts and Expenditures Report March 17 1879
Receipts show amounts on hand at settlement from August 1879 to February 1880 and totals. Expenditures list orders paid and filed with balances, including treasurer’s per cent and special receipts.
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Hetrick
Auzust
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Seaveverar
Nickiepusaiee
Sis Wolees
Peeedas
MINER
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Sane
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Marysville
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Sandusky Union
Firemen’s Convention
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Corporation Funds
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Benson
Seabury & Johnson, Pharmaceutical Chemists
Europe
Cooper & Conard
Ninth and Market Streets
Philadelphia
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Sidewalk Fund
Fire Department Fund
Street Saght Fund
Bewer Fund
Armory Fund
Presurer
Prison Fund
Daniel F. Beaty
Washington, N. J
C. Lester
Dey Street
National Publishing Co
Ilinois
A. Gorton
St_will & Co
South 7Th St
Lambfree
Sherman & CA
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E. Madison St
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Union Block
McKim’s Dry Goods Store
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Hospital Fund
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Corporation
I.concerescoesce Street Improvement
Camakeey
Fire Department
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Wssenenzeenses Uris
Henry Robinson
Joseph Custar
van Wert Common Vs. Pleas
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Court of Common Pleas
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Liberty Township
van Wert County
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Caroline Street
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John Court of van Wert Darzell
County
William Swartz
Illiam Swartz
Adams County
Indiana
Gaylord M. Saltzaber
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