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Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-01-13
FOUR BUSINESS RooNs DESTROYED
THE OLD GREED" CORNER
IN ASHEsI

r. Millikan's room, and along Fay
cite to the Office of DR. Williams
There being no hope Of saving the
burning building with the facilities
at hand, attention was given tc
preventing the spread of the flames
to adjoining buildings, and Iemov.
ing goods. Hard work with buck.
cts, aided by q favorable wind,
saved the office and residence of
Dr. Williams, and a good fire wall
prevented the burning Of the build
ing owned and occupied by r. Mil
likan and the First National Bank,
though the wall next to the fire was
considerably damaged. The citi-
zens worked hard to remove the
goods from the building, and sue
ceeded in saving most of them.
Marsh Ogle occupied the corner
room with a stock of clothing
The loss and damage to his stock
will probably amount to $4,000,
which is all covered by an insurance
Of $4,000 in the Home Company of
New York.
Dufee & Sons, Boot and Shoe
dealers, occupied the room adjoin-
ing r. Millikan. Their stock was
damaged to the amount of about
$1,100; insured for $1,000 in same
company.
The room between Ogle and
Dufee q Sons, was occupied by
Misses Witt u LeMay, MiIliners,
Their loss was about $3.50; no in
surance.
Burnett q Co.'s Meat Market oc-
cupied the room on Fayette Street
next to Dr. Williams. Their loss
slight.
DR.. Goldsberry's loss was about
$4,000 His building had been in
sured until within a few days Of the
time it was destroyed, when the in
surance expired and had not been
renewed. The middle part of the
building on Court Street, own
ed by Mrs, Doug gherty, was insured
for $1,000, which is probably all it
was worth. The room adjoining
R. Millikan, belonging to Mrs
Evans, was not insured; her loss is
probably $1,000 or 1,200. R. Mil
likan's building was considerably
damaged; insured in the North
America for $4,000. The total loss
amounts to about $4,000, not inclu-
ding damage to adjoining property,
and is covered by $4,000 insurance.
If is NOT known how the fire OriUi-
mated.
The corner burnt out is one Of
the old land marks, known as the
old ''L. P. Reed" corner, and is
one Of the best business locations
in Washington. 1t will probably
be rebuilt in the Spring.
Now that a few thousand dollars
worth Of property has been destroy
ed by fire, there is much talk about
fire engines, hook and ladder com
panies, &c, as is usually the case
for few days after disastrous
fire. Nothing further than talk,
however, has yet transpired.-
Enough property was destroyed on
Saturday night to pay the expense
of putting our town in good con
dition to protect itself againft fire.
1t seems to us men who have val
liable property liable, in our pres
ent defenseless condition, to be
burned to the ground at any time,
would do we'll to interest them
selves in the matter of organizing
some kind of a fire department.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-01-13
The Fire

Oflast Saturday night had no effect on
the price of Groceries at j. D Stuckey d.
Co.'S. They are selling as low as ever.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-01-13

tsWhO Hath Done This Thing!''
y On last Sabbath, the sound of an axe
and hammer were heard on the Iron Bridge,
at the foot of Fayette Street.
Why and by whom was this violation of
the law of God, and of the State of Ohio,
relative to Sabbath Sanctity?
A CITIZEN.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-01-13

- Robinson d Silcott will sell at lower
prices than any where else, if they lose
money by it.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-01-13

Lower atJ. B. Schum's than you can buy
anywhere else. Go and try him and see.
Opposite Burke's Saloon.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-01-13

- Senftenb berg is selling off Winter
Clothing at greatly reduced prices.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-01-13
= overcoats at $4 to So at senftenberg'


New goods just received at Senften-
berp'g.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-01-13
MARRIED:

At the Kirk House, on the llth inst by Rev
s }. Miller. Mr.. THEODORE TIEBE und Miss
NJ. IL. GRIPS.
On the sth inst, at the residence of the
BRIDES father by Rev W a. King, Mr.. PHIL
Up W. JOHNSON and Miss MARY j. CAPPs, all
Of this County.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-01-13
The Magic Comb { oSanso Eals

any colored hair or beard to a permanent
black or brown; it contains no poison; any
one can use it; one sent by mail fbr 81; ad-
dress MAGIC C0NB Co. Springfield, Mass. 4m3
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-01-13
HOUSE AND LOT.
HOUSE AND LOT

Ohs tory frame daolling: new: four roottis
and hall, Good lot and fences. Payments 10
suIt purchasers.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-01-13
HOUSE AND LOT.
HOUSE AND LOT.

One-t0Iy Frame Dwelling on Fayette st,i
near North end four rooms out buildings,
fruit trees, fine lrdcn spot, Cheap, and terni3
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-01-13
WASHINGToN
MARBLE WORKS
p. BOURKE,

Dealer hi Foreign and Domestic Marble
Monuments, Tombstones, &e., made to order,
WASHINGTON, OHIO.
My Shop is North of King and Leases Gro
Gerry. on Fayette street, nearly opposite HAM
ilton's Boot and Shoe Store If you want to
save from ten to fifteen per cent, you will buy
of me before going elsewhere All work in
the Tombstone line promptly executed Come
in and see and be satisfied. apG9 99sly
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-01-13

80 town lots in desirable localities, viii ba
offered for }0d8ys only.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-01-13

NOTICE-The Stock Holders of the
IN Fayette County Agricultural Society
are hereby notified that there will be a
meeting of said Society at Washington G.
H., Ohio, on the 22d day of January, 1870.
The object of SAID meeting is to present
the matter of disposing of the old grounds
of said Society, and purchasing or leasing
new ones. Stock Holders are requested to
be present.
THOS. D. McELWAIN, See'y.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-01-13

N. B.--The books OF Steinhard d. Bro
must be settled forthwith, or legal collee
tions must be enforced.
7 4w. STEINHARD d BRO.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-01-13
BUSINESS HOUSE.

4 Tw0-Story Frame Dwelling on Main Sc .
good well and eistern, house IN good repair
healthy LEGALITY cheap, and pay made to sui6
custOmors
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-01-13

Is acres onc-hagf mile South Of Washington
Good brick dwelling; barn out-bUildingS and
piece or 10 acres of tile North side Of said land.
The above is buta partial list Of PROPERTY on
our books. We have real property Of all kinds
and at all prices, and persons wishing to buy.
cannot fail to be suited By consulting rs Wd
propose to publish monthly descriptive list
of all prUperlE In Onr hanls for sa.N-
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-01-13
VERY DESIRABLE FARM.


3J2 acres Ofthe best land in Favcttc county,
situated in Paint township 4 miles North OF
BloOmiHgburg 100acres good timber; living
water; good young orchards Il story irams
house; strong black soil, well fenced in good
condition. Terms $50 per acre one third
down, and balance TO suit purchaser.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-03-29
NeaU 4dce3't3se77


4 T Rules held in the Circuit Court Clerks Of
IA fee for Allegheny county on Monday, the
7th day of March, 1870, James r. Keyser IN his
own right, and as one of the administrators o1
Fleming Keyser, dec d, Resin Simpson and Ma
ry j., his wife, Clate Mary j. Keyser), Franklin
Bradshaw and Esteline ", his wife, Qate Este
line " KeyserJ, heirs and distributes of Flem-
ing Keyser, decd,
- AGAINST ---
William Fl. Keyser, administrator, heir and
Distribute of Fleming Keyser, decd and Mar
garet Keyser, widow, and Loumina Keyser in
FAINT of the said Fleming Keyser, deceased, and
Margaret Keyser), John Keyser and Elizabeth
his wife, Qate Elizabeth Keyser), and James
Walter Keyser and Alexander Keyser, infant
children of Andrew.J., Keyser,. decd, and the
children of Martha Keyser, dec d, to wit Will
liam A. Simpson and Mary j. Simpson minor,
by her first marriage and Ida q. Patterson, a
minor by her second marriage, and 49, Marsh
her last husband heirs and distributes of Flem-
ing Keyser decd.
The object of the suit is to obtain settlement
and distribution of the personal estate, and to
sell the lands and to distribute the proceeds to
those entitled to receive the same. ss-@ 90
The defendants, John A.. Dickson, and Mar
garet his wife, late Margaret Keyser, John Key
ser, Martha Marsh, William A. Simpson, Mary
j. Simpson, Ida G.. Patterson, = Marsh, and
Alexander Keyser % minor) not having entered
their appearance and it appearing from satisfac-
tory evidence that they are each on-residents OF
this Commonwealth: It is ordered that he do APP
pear here within one month after due publica-
ton of this notice and do what is necessary to
protect their interests Teste,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-03-29
Imnortant Correspondence.

Governor Walker, in his correspondence with
General Candy, has driven that officer fairly in
to corner, as is shown by the letters pub
lished on our first page. In this Mr.. Walker
has the advantage of his military rival at every
step of the argument, except In that where the
CLEAN of the bayonet comes in as the last rea-
son. Here he is powerless; but in Constitu-
tional law, logic. candor and fairness, he has
achieved a triumph over General Candy. The
latter has played the part of partisan-the
partisan Of Underwood and Chahoon and in
his defence he has had the cool audacity to adj
vance the idea that his movement was for the
preservation of the public peace, when it is no
torious that the negroes did not make their at
tack on the police until it was understood he
had declared for Chahoon! But the question
of right is subordinated just now to that of
might, and it remains to be seen how far the
Government will sustain Walker and Ellyson
In their efforts to enforce the law.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-03-29
Cont of Appeals.

We give below limited sketch of the Judges
of the Supreme Court, elected by the General
Assembly on Wednesday.
Although Mr.. Anderson has not for some
years been engaged in the practice of law, he
is we'll known in the State as lawyer. The
only political position he ever held prior to the
war was that of presidential elector in 1860 and
president of the electoral college which cast the
vote of the State for Bell and Everett.
In 1S61-'62 he represented the county of
Rockbridge in the House of Delegates; since
which time he has generally lived a life OF
retirement.
The remaining gentlemen are so we'll known
that it is scarcely necessary to give more than
a statement of their previous fields of service.
Judge Moncure was on the bench of the Court
of Appeals before, during, and since, the war.
Judge Christian was elected by the last Legis-
lature Judge of the Henrico circuit, and presi-
ded in the celebrated Jeter Philips trial. Mr..
Staples has never been on the bench, but was
a brilliant member of the United States and
Confederate Congress. Judge Joynes was on
the bench of the Court of Appeals until re-
moved by the military. He was elected by the
last Legislature.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-03-29
Nc2C Advertisements.
EARM FOR SALES, 200 acres ofv

T. Va. Land.-As Attorney for John
Thompson, will sell, in front of the Court
house, Staunton, Va, at noon, on
MONDAY, 18th DAY OF APRIL NEXT.
(Court-day,) tracts of land tW o of them in
Greenbrer county, one of 700 acres, on a branch
of Towards creek and near the White SULPHUR
Springs; the other, tract of Mountain land. Sit
uated between the North and Middle Fork of
Anthonys creek. M ~
A VALUABLE TRACT OF. NEAR 40oO
acres, with three improvements situated on
Birch River, near 10 miles West of the Court
house of Webster comfy. This tract is rich but
rolling. and abounds with the best of timber
while Coal Beds and Wells have been worked
both above and below this land
ANOTHER TRACT OF 2 500 ACRES,
10 miles below, on little Birch River and on the
Turnpike leading from Sutton to Summersville
u.s. also, said to abound in Coal, has a small tene-
ment and near 80 acres cleared. 4sef
Having heretofore sold near 1000 acres, of
these lands to parties who have found it a prof.
table investment, 1 now offer the remainder to
close out my Agency, and, Also to wind up part
nershipnterests ofnear 40 years standing. The ti-
tie is good, the sales already made have demon
strated. The prospect of an early com pletion of
the Chesa. s. Ohio Railroad, the hope of other
lines of Railroads near these lands as we'll as
their Grazing and Agricultural value, make them
doubly worthy the attention of men of Capital
A Plat of the Lands can be seen at the Circuit
Court Clerks Office of Augusta county Terms
liberal, and given at sale. h-..
JAMES III. CALLISON, Atty,
Middlebrook, Augusta CO., Va
mar29-5ts Hagerstown Mail copy times
ord hill 70 otato g.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-03-29

The refusal of Mr.. Chahoon to surrender
the Office of Mayor of Richmond to his lawful
successor illustrates the tenacity with which the
military government, ordained by Congress,
it sets itself above civil controand the constitu-
tional rights of the people. 70 foment disturb
ance.and present plausible excuse for military
interference, the most impudent eaumnies are
invented. repeated, endorsed By Radical Con
gressmen, and military tyranny imposed upon
a people who are as innocent of crime and as
;obedient to law as any in New England. -Bos-
fo,, R,ey - -~-sffF fzE8
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-03-29
"The Thinker

Rev. Geo. B. Taylor recently delivered in
Lexington his lecture upon 1.-THE Thinker. -
The Lexington Gazette thus speaks Of it:
''Our crowded columns only leave US space
to say that we fully endorse the estimate of
this lecture which we copied from the Staunton
Spectator. Clear in analysis, strong in argu-
ment, beautiful in diction, and emipently pser
full in its practical bearings-we wish that our
entire community. and especially our young
men, could hear it. We listened with un1
wearied interest and profit. Mr.. Taylor is very
evidently himself thinker"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-03-29
Lynehburg & Danville &. 3.

Both the Branches of the City Council of
Baltimore have now adopted the report Of the
Committee, recommending the endorsement by
the city of bonds Of the Lynchburg & Danville
Railroad, in the sum of $3.50, 200.
We indulge the assurance, says the Lynch
burg Republican, that these bonds, so en-
dorsed, will meet with ready sale at rates APP
proximating par; and that with the substantial
foundation SO laid, the work will go forward
speedily and steadily, and be crowned ere the
passage Of many seasons with all the amplest
realizations of its friends most sanguine hopes.
The other day, negro gquatter barricaded
himself in cabin On the farm lin Florida) of
Mr. Scion Robinson, of the New York Tribune,
and having perforated the door as Ben. Scott
and Chahoon did the Third Ward station-h house,
shot and killed the first person, a negro, who
dared approach the entrenched citadel He
wanted forty acres and Mr.. Scion Robinson
not yielding to his reasonable demand, he pro-
ceeded to establish his constitutional rights
to that quantity of Southern land by blooashed.
Ben. Butler is credited with saying to mem
Der of the cadetship committee: This thing
must be wound up. You must ease it down on
Rhoderiek; for if once fairly warmed up in the
work of bringing to light the secret history of
Congressman, you will blot the party from ex-
istence.' e- 81
6''Zeta, OF the Baltimore Sun, says that on
Tuesday the President informed some South
ern men that when the Texas bill was passed,
and the work of reconstruction was thus fin
ished up, he should send a special message to
Congress recommending universal amnesty by
the removal of all political disabilities imposed
by the fourteenth amendment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-03-29
FISK dG Hncc7s's COlat71a7a.
OFFICE OF
FISK s. HATCH.
Bankers and Dealers in Government
Securities,
No. 5NAssAU STREET, New YORK,
February 18th, 1870

The remarkable success which attended our
negotiation Of the Loans of the CENTRAL PACIF-
&c RAILROAD COMPANY and the WESTERN Pa
crFIc RAILROAD COMPANY, and the popularity
and credit which these Loans have maintained
in the markets, both in this country and Europe,
have shown that the First Mortgage Bonds of
wisely-located and honorably managed Railroads
are promptly recognized and readily taken las
the most suitable, safe, and advantageous form
of investment, yielding more liberal income
than can hereafter be derived from Government
Bonds and available to take their place.
Assured that, in the selection and negotiation
of superior Railroad Loans, we are meeting a
great public want and rendering valuable SER
vice-both to the holders of Capital and to those
great National works of internal improvement
whose intrinsic merit and substantial character
entitle them to the use of Capital and the conf
dence of investors-we now offer with special
confidence and satisfaction the 70
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-03-29
Bankers.

P. S. We have issued pamphlets containing
full particulars, statistical details, maps, etc..
which will be furnished upon application. p
ms-We buy and sell Government Bonds, and
tons, and others subject to check at sight and
allow interest on daily balances.
mar1-3m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-03-29
GALE OF Al HOUSE AND L51T m !


VE""N ENVTENE1 FOK SALE.,-Tn
l. pursuance of decree of the Circuit Cont
OF Augusta county. rendered in the cause of Sr,1
merson against A. T. Maupin and Others Pu UNI
proceed in Saunton in front of the premises III
SATU RDAY, APL, 9th 1870 to sell G'a at n on
h1 H. ape III to the highest bidder valuable
the shoe factory, on the corner of RavarIpI, 81
M MB n streets consisting of STORE-HOUgSES
Ierms-Costs of sale and suit in hand. the res IS
the purchaser to give bonds with snficient secnr
ty' andthe title to be retained as further secur-
Mar. 8,-tds. NIOHO. K TROUT, Com'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-03-29
auction Safes
GOOD FARM FOR SALE

VI sell the farm on which he resides, the sub
scriber offers it at private sale from now to
WEDN ESDAY, THE 18TH DAY OF JUNE,
and if not sold before that time, it will be sold on
that day at public sale. This farm contains ex-
cellent land and is in good condition, and con-
tains 1881 sacres-100 acres cleared, and the
balance in excellent timber-and is situate on
Brogue Run, one mile from South Rivar-being
miles below Waynesboro and u from Staun-
ton-and adjoins the lands of Braxton Davis,
Gideon Koiner, Jos. Grove Rev. Jacob Hide
brand and others.
1t contains good dwelling house, a very large
Swischer barn, and all necessary Cut-buildings
in good condition. 1t is wel-watered, with nu-
merous springs, and mas water in every field
tracts as there are running streams at both ends
of the farm.
The terms will be liberal. Address
~ t-sk.h = JAMES, j. CULLEN,
Waynesboro Augusta county, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-03-29

Ben Butler says the currency of the Confed-
crate States wouldn't pass in hell without good
indorses. There is no question that Butler
himself will pass there, whether his indorsers
be good or bad.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-03-29
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VAL.

By virtue of decree entered on the 9th day of
November, 1869, in the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, in the case of Ellis VS.. Irwin, &C., the
undersigned, as Commissioners will proceed on
WEDNESDAY, THE 9TH OF APRIL, 1870,
to sell at public auction the premises, at IL A.
NJ, one undivided half of tract of land con-
tanning 1865 acres. The land lies in Augusta
county, q miles South of the Porcelain Factory,
and adjoins the land of K. Rankin and others
The greater part of the land is we'll set with a
good quality of pine timber, more than one-half
of it is flat or level land. 1t is valuable for its
timber, iron ore and a chalybeate spring near the
improvements; from so to 80 acres cleared.
IMPROVEME TS.-There is circular wa
ter saw mill on it, and two story and other out
buildings together, and on another portion about
40 acres Of cleared land there is good two-story
dwelling, and some other out houses now occu-
pied by j. B. Hess.
Terms of Sale.-So much cash in hand as will
pay the cost of this suit and sale and the residue
on a credit of six, twelve, eighteen and twenty
four months from the day of sale, the purchaser
giving bonds with good personal security, bear
ing interest from the date, and retaining the title
as ultimate security, until the whole of the pur-
chase money is paid
$500 4r-4- GEORGE BAYLOR,
.~- st-2t MARSHA FL HANGER