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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1877
Page
2
Cc P Richrey served in the county for nearly sixteen years before seeking office. J R Smrit spent less than sixteen months in the county when nominated for office.
C. P. Rreney has lived in the county thirty three years and served in office for six. J. W. Rimer, seven years in the county, also served six years in office.
Mr Sayler commends Grorak W Day’s books as the neatest and best regulated in any Clerk’s office in the state. He notes Day’s accuracy and businesslike conduct, while Miss Emma Funk is credited for keeping the books with skill and industry.
Sheriff Billman declares he paid the Press more than agreed and supplied services beyond their value. The Times notes the proclamation and comments on alleged deceitfulness and dishonesty framed as kindness in the week’s political coverage.
The Toledo Blade asks why a farmer should be a greenbacker, arguing producers can sell crops anyway and that prices follow gold in England. It says doubling or quadrupling greenbacks would not raise farmer income.
The Cincinnati Enquirer portrays William Allen accusing Tilden of buying the Southern Democrats nomination and claims the same group later sold the Presidency to Hayes. Allen condemns Tilden's actions and criticized his letter opposing Southern claims.
The Press editorial notes a $100 reward offered after a September 19 1871 horse and buggy theft. It questions why C P Rickey the Republican candidate for sheriff paid the reward to Findlay claimants and allegedly kept Hook’s one third. A Norris card defends the history of the capture and the reward split.
General Garfield, announced to speak at Van Wert on Monday evening next September 17, is one of the ablest men in Ohio. As a speaker he has few equals in the United States.
The St Louis Globe Democrat mocks Thurman a Democratic senator who skips the Ohio campaign citing illness. The paper jokes his throat, nose and a supposed appetite for leeches and mustard, calling his threat unique and highlighting his public speaking fears.
J W Norris confirms he and C P Richey pursued recovered stolen property from Findlay Ohio. Norris states they received $50 of a $100 reward after paying telegraph and livery costs, with Richey’s conduct described as honorable and fair.
A directive states that all Republicans who are not heads of families and have not resided in the township or ward for one full year must register. The rule targets eligible voters lacking previous residency proof and officeholders in local party ranks.
The article states Mr. Smrit pledged his printing to the Times upon his election. It notes the paper printed in the building where bolo gna is produced will be left if not lively.
The author concedes flaws in the registry law but argues experience will guide needed changes. He admits the act will prevent frauds and asserts that prominent figures like Epu. HOOL LAND cannot cast six hundred fraudulent votes in one city under its provisions.
Local papers denounce Mr. C. P. Ricuey for a broken promise. Citizens defend him, noting a thirty three year record of honor and reliability in the county.
The Montreal Globe laments joblessness in Montreal with about 5,000 out of work and urges the Premier to grant land for settlement as farmers. It notes no land is available except in the Northwest, urging subscriptions so the poor can obtain land and a hopeful future.
A town editor rebuts Democratic papers claiming he wrote to Fairfield county about Mr. J. R. Sriru former character. The notice denies the accusation and asserts no letter was written to Stith or about him. It notes Stiru has quarreled with many neighbors in the county.
The Albany Journal discusses female progress in Wyoming Territory. Voters must register on Friday September 21. The article notes separate polling places by sex for the territorial Legislature election and that women will serve as judges at the women’s poll. Several Wyoming women are candidates with a fair chance of election.
Fort Wayne Gazette reports that twelve Latter Day Saint apostles waited on the Lord to decide presidency matters and warned that the last days are at hand. The piece questions whether the "last days" refer to Mormonism, the end of the world, or the end of John Taylor’s prophecy.
President Hayes explains his policy shift, tracing it to his acceptance letter and war memories at Cedar Mountain. He notes white and black Republicans faced violence in the South and says most Southerners favor harmony, while extremists influence some papers.
St Patrick Leonard pastor of St John’s Church Newark denounces public schools accusing them of corrupting youth. He threatens to denounce parents in the pulpit and expel parish children he deems tainted by public education and street life.
Columbus correspondence defends Judge West amid Democratic papers accusing him of interfering with a will. The letter reprints and explains the testator's provisions, noting the wife, Mr. person, and named gifts, and asserts no basis for charges that West altered or impeded legacies.
The Holmes County Republican questions whether Mr. Bishop is a statesman or a scholar with claims to Ohio governor. It asks if he has any policy to relieve the country on capital or labor and urges him to declare his views if not a "wooden man."
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