Political turbulence stains party nominations and leadership
Fragmented remarks on nominations and confirmations show tensions in the Democratic and Republican camps. Discussions reference McConnell, Le Dec, and Sheldon, with claims of manipulation, unity challenges, and the influence of the Star Route ring. Garfield and Jackson are contrasted in presidential leadership.
Debates Over Judge Jeffries Nomination in Democratic Party
A discussion of immemorial Democratic usage for renomination without partition centers on Judge Jeffries and rival Eshelman in 1878. The piece contrasts irregular candidacies, party control, and independence, noting the 1881 state finances and wheat yield forecasts alongside political debate in Ohio.
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Judge Jeffries
Eshelman
Democratic Executive Committee
Jeffies
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Cleveland, Wooster & Southern Railway proposed line plan
Stockholders of the newly incorporated Cleveland Ellio & Southern Railway Company elected directors and officers at Captain Dissette’s law office. They seek court approval to change the name to Cleveland Wooster & Southern Railway and to raise capital to 4 million dollars. Engineer Robinson to survey toward Wooster. route planned from Cleveland to Zanesville via Berea Medina Smithville Wooster Millersburg Coshocton and Pomeroy with completion aimed for Wooster before fall 1882.
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Cleveland Herald
Cleveland, Ellio & Southern Railway Company
T K. Dissette
K Dissette
Cleveland
A. H Delamater
A. K. Robinson
Ravenna
E. Nicholson
Rockport
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Berea
D Pomeroy
Straigsville
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Wooster
Medina
Smithville
Millersburg
Coshocton
Zanesville
Pomeroy
Baltimore Pittsburg and Chicago Railroad Directors Meet
Baltimore Pittsburg and Chicago Railroad directors held a meeting to approve survey and right of way bills to be paid by the directors. President Schmertz read a letter from Robert Garrett of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad seeking a discussion but offering no money. Directors suspect the B and O wants a western outlet without funding. Affairs will stay quiet until Schmertz returns from Europe.
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Schmertz
Robert Garrett
Baltimore &Ohio Railroad
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Europe
Commercial Gazette
County News Tells of Local Happenings in Congress Village
The note reports Joseph Funk buying spring stock in Cleveland and praises Dr. Snively for his growing practice. It mentions harness dealer Samuel Thorley moving his shop, Emma Painter’s hospitality to travelers, and a wedding of Charles Shidler and Mary Berkey at Elder P. J. Brown’s residence in Congress on April 28, 1881.
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Bert Clinker
Joseph A. Funk
Cleveland
Arnold
Joseph Hegarman
Snively
Samuel Thorley
Daniel McFadden
Emma Painter
Charles Shidler
Mary Berkey
P. J. Brown
Congress
Local Notes From Lebanon and Surroundings
May 9 1881 report notes Miss Tillie Shelhart returning from Lebanon Oregon to school, Mr S Buckins of Mansfield visiting his daughter Mrs H H Hull, sorrow as Mr and Mrs George Lee bury their daughter from scarlet fever, milk shipment begun by Shaw and Moody to Titusville, Miss Arina M King laid to rest in Lodi cemetery, Reverend L Wiles to deliver an address in Savanna Ohio.
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Lebanon
Buckins
Masallon
H. H. Hull
George Lee
Io Battinddy
Scarletina
Shaw and
Moody
Titusville
Arina M. King
Lodi
Red
Savanna
Sant Tpry
Rey
L. Wiles
D. D
Webser
Route and party plans for prospecting expedition to Deming
Agents of the routes will meet the party on the 16th here to finalize arrangements. The caravan will travel from Kansas City via the A. T. & S. F. R. R. through Lawrence Topeka Emporia Florence Newton Las Vegas Larny Santa Fe and San Marcial. Provisions for exploration will be bought in Kansas City. The party includes West Salem residents J Sharrick Wm. Shelhart Josiah Moore A. C. Rutt J. B. Fetters and others.
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A. C. Rutt
J. B. Fetters
Williams
Geo. Weil
T. B. Keeler, Esq
Samuel Glass
John Redman
Samuel Siegfred
Geo. Whitmore
Henry Lawson
May 5 1881 Village Notes and Local Happenings
Warm days, busy farmers, and house cleaning in full swing as school progresses and six weeks remain until the last day. Dr Cobb returns to the village. N P and O railroad lengthens switch and adds an iron bridge. Squire Reed buried today and greatly missed. Burban residents enjoy a feast of song and fun by C W Young and G B Young from Cleveland with two encores. Telephone arrives in Burbank as Mr Palmer, a prominent grocer, owns it and the business.
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Burbank
C. W Young
Cleveland
G. B. Young
C. B. Young
Palmer
E. Scorr
Mrs. Eley Hill Dies in Chester Township
Mrs. Eley Ann Hill born January 12 1834 died April 13 1881 at her Chester Township home. She spent her years in duty and care for others despite delicate health. Her death leaves husband James Lill in grief yet with hope. Funeral services were led by Rev Franklin Eddy reflecting her high social standing and the community’s sympathy.
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James Lill
Samuel Funk
Chester Township
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