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The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08
NOTICE!

There viii be a meeting of the citi-
zens of McGonnelsville and Malta, at
the Mayors Office in McConnelsYille,
on Saturday evening, next, at 6 and 3
half o'clock, to take into consideration
the propriety of contributing material
aid to the establishment of an Agri-
cultural Implement Mandatory in
our midst. The object is an important
rs well as a feasible one, and it is
hoped that, by this attendance and in
terest manifested, the enterprise will
receive such encouragement as will in
sure its success. CITIZEN.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08
Center and

Ia Our thanks are due to Hon
Vim. Mungen, Hon. Allen G. Thur
man, and Hon. George W. Morgan for
Congressional Documents.
In common with the Woodsfield
Spirit, we are, also, under great obi
cations to Hon. E. ii. Moore for taking
especial pains to not send us a Public
Document since he has been represen-
ting the Bondholders ofthis Congress-
ional District.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

% SeveRteen persons were tax
ken as members into the Presoyte>
rian Church on last Sabbath. The
Sacrament of the Lords Supper
was administered Immediately fol-
lowing the morning services, and
the number of comnunicants was
larger than has been noticed in that
church for some years.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

The Memphis. Avalanche comes
down on RoderIck Cadetship But
Ter with the remark that since the
unanimous vote Of censure, at But
Ter had the senslbiIIties Oft Digger
Indian or rhInoceros he would re-
sign, return to East Tennessee,
crawl into some mountain cave, and
and pull the hole in after him."
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

par The Propeller Siren left here
on Monday, loaded with Musking~
um Valley manufactures, intending
to coast along the Ohio River until
all her cargo is disposed of. The
manufactures of Cochran, Bozman
& Cos. Foundry made no slight
portion of her cargo.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

BLThe beauty. comfort, and tasteful>
ness of all rooms depends greatly on the
character of the Paper on the walls. And
nowhere can we recommend our readers to
purchase these necessary supplies, with The
certain assurance of their being suited in
style, quality, and prices, so well as at the
Book Store Of ADAIR Bios. Try them,
and what we say you will then verify.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

SA- Judge Marsh, Colonel VIM.
Ball, and Judge Evans, all ofZanes-
vile ; and S. B. Robinson, Esq, Of
Beverly, are in attendance on our
Court of Common Pleas.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

s We will receive this week the
heaviest invoice of Notions we have
had this winter, embracing pocket
books, toilet Soaps, Mohsif switches
and Braids, head nets, Ladies' and
Gents paper collars and cuffs also,
new styles of cuffs, buttons, and q
TOOL articles in the Notion line.
F. SILL 4 co.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08
MONDAY, APRIL l8, $50,
Cemetary Lots,

have had surveyed q number OF
Cemetary Lots, on Land west OF, and
adjoining the Graveyard, in Nc
Cennelsville, which l now offer for
safe. A Plat may be seen by call
ing On me,
JOHN B. STONE.
April 1, 1870-3w,
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08
1880
FOR PIXIES.
Majority against Pixies,
MeigsViIIe

The Democracy Of MeigsviIIe
done nobly, They elected their full
ticket by m~ajorities averaging a.
bout thirty-fve. John P. Jett, Geo.
Brown and John Summons were
chosen Trustees ; NJ. NJ. Fulton,
Clerk Joseph Morrison, Assessor ;
John Medley, Treasurer IT. W Rut-
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

B@r Rev. w. NJ. Grimes and FAM
lily, having been visiting their
friends here, started fer their home
in UrlchsvilIe, Ohio, on last Friday
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

B@ john Hall started for Phlla-
delphis and New York on Tuesday
morning, IN which places he intends
purchasing alarge Spring and Sum
mer stock of Goods.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

b6r Somebody has said that a
portion of our article of last week,
headed "The Last Sensation" was
intended to be directed against
James Watkins, Esq. Such an idea
is simply ridiculous.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

sc c. l.. Hall, on Thursday
morning, started for New York,
where he viii lay in a large stock
of Millinery and Fancy Goods, No
tions. &c.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

E6T We are making a speciality of
the Necktie and Collar trade, and keep
the latest styles and the largest and
most varied assortment to be found in
town. +. SILL q co.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08
n e w
M EAT SHOP !

Having just put new and beautiful re-
pairs upon my room, on the Public Square,
1 am now prepared to accommodate my
customers with the choicest meats. I am
determined not to be undersold or sxcelled
in the quantity or quality of meat Sold
Thankful for past fayors 1 still solicit a
share Of the public patronage. The high
cash price paid for hides.
Those who are indebted to me on old ae-
count are requested TO call and settle, as /
wish to square up my books and will here
after do only q Cash business.
Al. GRAY.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

"a P. Sweeney l. Co.'S. Tobacco
and Cigar Store has been removed
TO the roem adjoining the Post Of
flee, in the Odd Fellows Builds
inu.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

a6r Rev. John Kelly and family
left here for Lima, Ohio, on last
Monday Morning. Mr.. Kelly ex-
presses himself as we'll pleased with
Lima, and her citizens.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

E6T The name of the heretofore
firm of Cochran Bros. has been
changed to that of c. T. Cochran.
Charles is going IT alone from this
time forward.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08
BUSINESS, Jttrs, IT.

sa-Large, excellent, and complete line
of POCKET BOOKS at ADAIR's Book
Store. Everybody can be saitsd in there
Goods, as they have the finest assortment
in the market.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08
urch for some years.


~ Now that the roads are GET
ting passable, D. H. Moftley s Co.,
s=e rsaping the benefit Of their
cheap, cash prices for all kinds of
groceries. People from the eoun-
try are tbronging their store con-
tlnually. s
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

"a T Grew has removed his
law Office TO the room opposite the
Prosecuting Attorneys Office, in the
Court House.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

"a Rev. Hollister, of the M. E.
Church, leaves here to-day for La
trobe, Pennsylvania, where he will
reside for the next year.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

n H. B. Vincent & Bro, have re-
ceiVed a very nice assortment OF La
dies Gold Watches and Chains, Gold
Pens, Sleeve Buttons, Garnet and Ru-
by Rings. They desire the Ladies to
cal and inspect their Goods.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

IA A splendid lot of Wcodenware
just received at Sil's, consisting of
Tubs, Buckets, and Churns, at lower
rates than any time since the war.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

b~ John Ryan's Boot and Shoe
Store has been removed to the room
formerly occupied by w. ASH, ex-
Post Master.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

pA Dave Williamson's barber
shop is to be removed to the room
formerly occupied by P. Sweeny &
%
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

S Fred. Brown wants every
one to remember that they can get
the very best shave, hair cut, or
schampoo at his shop.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

Vs. SILL can sell you the cheapest
and best Trunk, Valise, or Satchel in
town, for the reason that they buy di-
rectiy from the manufacturer, and
they keep the largest and most COM
plete stock in the county.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

rEA- Go to Kelly Il Seaman's for
good and cheap hose and half hose d.
rect from New York.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

@ Go to G. L. Halls for Wall
Paper, of all kinds and grades
Cheaper there than elsewhere.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

BAThe most pleasing styles, hes; Goods,
and cheapes, WALL PAPER in the two
towns, at the Book Store Of ADAIR Bros.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

Rr Rev. Edgell, of Beverly, viii
fill the N. E. Pulpit, Of this village,
tie coming wear.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

BAs Fresh Oyster Crackers & Select
Oysters by the can and dish, at Girls.
Burckholter's. If.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

~- Cochran, Bozman & Co. are ready
to receive orders for Champion Reapers and
Moving Machines for 1870. Persons need
ing extra pieces to repair their old ma
chimes with, will please leave thsir orders
as soon as convenient.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

H Kelly IL Seaman has just open
ed a full line of Notions at reduced
prices
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

Ia Oranges and Lemons constantly
received and sold cheap at Girls. Burck-
holter's. If.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

Of the Peace.
DeerfieId Township.
A. J. Breeze, Goodlive Swytzer,
and E. B. Gordon were chosen
Trustees ; T. j. Masterson, Clerk /;
George Appleman, Assessor ; BIN.
Holcomb, Treasurer /; E. b. Petit
and ]. II. Whitaker, ConstabIes +;
and Malon Petit, Justice Of the
Peace. All Democrats.
Bristol Township.
The entire Democratic ticket il
Bristol, that wepublished last week,
was elected by a good majority
Some Of the Radicals made extra
ordinary efforts to defeat it ; but
they were Of no avail.
T. V. Chambers was elected J.
P, and Clerk; Robert Whites
house, John M. Roberts, and James
Easlick, Trustees; John W. Sears,
Assessor; Leonidas Davis, Treasur>
er; Thomas Campbell, Constable.
Whole number of votes cast, 206.
Majorlties ranged from 62 to 159.
Bloom Township.
Richard McElhany, VIM. Bark
hurst, and Joseph Pierce we're cho-
sen Trustees ; VIM. N. Durbin,
Clerk ; James ]. Huffman, Treasu-
rer /; James Stewart, Assessor and
George Grier and Robert Burns,
Constables. All Democrats.
Malta Township.
J. J. Palmer, William Sherwood,
and Peter Miller were chosen Trus-
tees /; James ". Rusk, Clerk ; L.
McBee, Assessor George 2. Dick
erson, Treasurer; and Isaac Stubs,
Justice of the Peace. All Republi-
cans except William Sherwood
ZedekIah Wiseman and Benton
Fouts were chosen constables.
Incorporated Village OfMaita.
WIlllsm Foulke was chosen May
or /; Zedekiah Wiseman, Marshal /;
James NJ. Rusk, Clerk /; George q.
Dlckerson, Treasurer /; Andrew Ha-
veneer, George Corner, and Arthur
Pund, Councilmen, I year ; and G.
l.. Hall, James Rogers, and Jesse
Timms, Councilmen, 2 years.
Penn Township.
Enoch Williams, Vim. Strobe,
and David Smith, were chosen for
Trustees ; John Simpson, Treasur-
er /; John Balm Assessor --
Penrose, Clerk ; and Jacob hing
man, Justlce of the Peace. ALI Re-
publicanB.
York Township.
John Bush, John Fouts, and s.
SlgIer were chosen Trustees ; j.
Thompson, Clerk ; G. L. Gray,
Treasurer James BagIey, Assess
or /; John Melick, Constable ; and
J. n. Weaver, Justice of the Peace.
All Democrats except Mr.. Gray,
the Treasurer:
windsor Township.
0bediah Brokaw, L. n. Hook and
David a. Henery rel chosen
Trustees J. L. Pierote, Clerk j.
Gormly, Treasurer ; Henry Out
calf, Assessor Constables, John
Black, and two others, whose names
We are not informed of.
village Of StOckp0rt.
James Brannon, Jr., was elecred
Mayor ; 1. ]. q. Isenbrse, Clerk ;
DR.. J. s. Abbott, Treasurer /; Coun-
cilmen, John McDermott, J. L.
PIerote, Jackson Geddis, Joseph
McKibben, DR.. Jason Roberts, Al
exander Isenbise ; Isaac Hook, jr.,
Marshal.
Center and Manchester.
We understand that straight De-
mocratIc Tickets were elected IN
Center and Manchester townships,
but have not been able to learn who
the successful candidates, or by
what majoritles they were elected.
Union, Marion, and Homer,
We have no information as to
what was done in Union. In Ma
rion the temperance ticket was de-
feated by a large majority. Do not
know the names of those elected
Have no information from HON.
or.
Er Our thanks are due to Hon
Vim. Mungen, Hon. Allen G.. Thur
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

H Kelly q Seaman has q full as
sortment of Shoes just opened, bought
at the lowest prices.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

RA Black Alpaca just received at
Kelly i Seaman's, at extremely low
figures.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

TOILET SOAPS!
A good article at ApAIR's Book Store.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

IA Look out for a new lot of extra
nice Queensware now at SilTs.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

BA- Hoarhound drops made express
ly for coughs and colds, at Cris. Burck-
holter's. IF.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

BN- Buffalo Boots and Shoes just re-
ceived by j. B. Stones.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

R- New Rsisins and Figs at CriF.
Burckholter's. If. =
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

@- Black piece satin. new; and velvet
ribbons, all widths, for trimmings, at Hal
liday & Co.'S.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

RA Ham and Eggs served a. Girls.
Burckholter's. If
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

HA- Splendid Oil Cloth for Window
Shades at ADAIR's Book Store.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08
REFERENCES :

IGEE ERGNOES .
Means & Coffin, Groeers, Pittsburg ; VIM.
Miller, Grocer, P~ittsburg; A~rbuthnot, Shan
non & Co., Wholesale Dry Goods, PittsbuTg;
Gill Bros, Boots and Shoes, Pittsburg +;
PittsOurg National Bank of Commerce,
Pittsburg ; Trainer & Anderson, PAiIadel-
phia ; J. Howe 4 Co., New York Lewis
Jones / Son, Baltimore Straight, Deming
x Co., Cincinnati Wick trowder i Co,
Cleveland, O.; Holmes, Butler i Co, De-
troit First National Bank. Jefferson, o.;
0atman & Co., Cherry Valley, o.; ChSmb-
erlain Bros, Palestine, o.; Hawley i Kings
bury, Salem; D.; Kite 2. Harris L Co.; Won
ster, o.; W. H. Mallory, Sunfsh, o F
Kampher, Sunish, o; Stewart & Lazure, Ca
diz, o; Wells & Dunn, Marietta, o.
MARI, 1670-6m.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08
FINE JOB

Our speciality. Music, Magazines, re-,
bound in any style and at the cheapest
rates. ~ Blank Books for Counties,
Banks. Merchants, &C., best paper at the
lowest rates.
GAINESVILLE, Oct. Is, 1859.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

RA 10-quarter Bleached Sheetiug
and extra heavy Ticking, just opened
at stills.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

Ia New Goods New Goods at
Stones.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

ar Nat. Shepard and family
leave here, on next Tuesday, for
Mondamon. Iowa.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

h. Some beautiful styles of Plaid
DeLaines at J.. B. Stones.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

BANew Goods daily expected at The
Book Store of ADAIR BRos.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

RA~ Lady Elgin and Swiss Watches
Just received at VIncent's.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08
Agricultural Notice.

4AS oOo10 VI vi ~ EAOA
gan County Agricultural Society are
requested to meet at the Mayors Office
in McConnelsyille, on
MONDAY, APRIL is, 1870,
at ten o'clock, A. NJ, for the transac-
ton of important business. 1t is very
desirable that there be q full and
prompt attendance at this meeting
The following persons comprise the
Board for the present year:
James A Mcconnell, President Ed
win Sherwood, Vice President Eli s
Fawcett, Samuel H Scott, James c
Loughridge, PerleyJ Stanbery, James
] Huffman, Joseph Reed, David L Jen-
kins, and J B Cloudy, Managers.
By order of the President.
JOHN S. ADAIR, Secretary.
April 8. IS10-2w.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

BeA Handsome and cheap PHOTO
GRAPH ALBUMS at the Book Store OF
ADAIR BROs. A new and large stock just
received.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08
CINCINNATI LIVE STOCK
MARKET.

The following are the quotations
of the Brighton Pens, of Cincinnati,
of April 4th.
BEEF CATTLE.
The demand has been fair, fully
up 20 the arrivals, and the market
has ruled at full prices, though no
advance was established. The
butchers are able to take abont all
offered, and there was very little
inquiry from shippers. The pens
this evening were about cleared
We quote common, S4G4 so fair,
81 1908 % /; good, So 50@6 prime
butchers stock, Sc 50@7, and extra
shipping cattle, s7@7 30 per GENITAL
gross.
SHEEP.
There is q continued fair demand
and the market rules steadily at
full prices. We quote common to
choice, 81 to Sc so per GENITAL gross.
HOGS.
The arrivals are hardly equal TO
the demand, and the market rules
firm at full rates. All offered we're
quickly disposed of.
We quote light averages, 81 756
s 80 good butchers stuck, sS75@
9, and extra heavy averages, SO 25
per GENITAL gross.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

pA- Simpkln Fl. Brown, of Meigs
vile township, sent us, on Tuesday,
a list of eight new subscribers, for
which we are very thankful. He
states that he raised them all IN a
part of one day. If other Demo-
Gratis in other townships would put
forth a little energy, we have no
doubt but that our paper would
soon exceed in circulation that OF
any paper ever published in the
County. Go to work, Democrats,
and help us to put out a paper that
will be a credit to the party.
DENrIsTRY.-We notice that DR..
W. N. Hambleton Is on hands again;
and devoting his entire attention
to his profession. He has laid IN a
heavy stock of Dentists materials,
and is probably better prepared
than ever to please his patrons
He occupies his old rooms on Cen
ter street, opposite D. & G. W.
M%ummey's Grocery Store, and will
put forth his utmost endeavors to
please all patrons.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

h~ Printsl Prints ! Prints (! just re
ceived a new lot at Stones.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

~ New embroidered cotton canvass
and zephYr Yorsteds. at Halliday & Cn,s-
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

1t will be seen from the above
that W. w. McCarty was elected
Mayor; W. A. Sill Township and
Corporation Clerk; Gleason B. Boz
man Township and Corporation
Treasurer; Cornelius Head Mar
shall; Robert L. Morris, Hiram Nc
Grath, and Ephraim P. Dunsmoor,
Councilmen l year; John Ewing,
Thomas Hammond, and Elias M.
Stanbery, Councilmen 2years; Jep>
tina Doudna, David Holbrook, and
James G. LoughrIdge, Township
Trustees; Robert A. Pinkerton, As
SCISSOR; Cornelius Head and Abner
Pyle, Constables; Aaron Wilson,
Supervisor 1st District; John Dona-
hue, Supervisor End District; John
NJ. Wilson, Supervisor Ord District;
James c. LoughrIdge, Supervisor
4th District.
We believe almost everybody is
satisfied with the result ofthe cleo
ton. The men chosen to fill our
offices, are almost universally es-
teamed as good and capable citi-
zens-men capable Of understand
ing the duties of their respective
offices, and who we believe Will per-
form those duties.
Pike Road Vote In the County.
The following decisive express
ION of the people relative to Pike
Roads, will settle this question for
the present:
Abstract Of Votes PeRed April 4k, 1870,
for and against Turnpike Roads in Nor
gan County, Ohio.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

go Gold and siIver,Rings made to order
on short notice at Vincent's.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

HA We are keeping a first class
stock of Goods. and solicit the patron.
age of the public. F. SILL co.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08
village of Stockport.

James Brannon, Jr., was elected
Mayor ; 1. ]. 81. Iseubrse, Clerk ;
DR.. J. s. Abbott, Treasurer I; Coun-
cilmen, John McDermott, J. L.
PIerote, Jackson Geddis, Joseph
McKibben, DR.. Jason Roberts, Al
exander Isenbise ; Isaac Hook, jr.,
Marshal.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

"a The Court of Common Pleas is
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08
windsor

0bediah Brokaw, L. n. Hook and
David a. Henery rel chosen
Trustees J. L. Pierote, Clerk j.
Gormly, Treasurer ; Henry Out
calf, Assessor; Constables, John
Black, and two others, whose names
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-04-08

ledge, and S. S. Hawke, Constables;
John Rutledge was elected Justice
Of the Peace.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-12-06

dcuce aud the Union Block. which for n
TING were in immediate danger Of being
destroyed The building was owned by
W. N. Bachelor, Esq, and was fully
insured. There were eight families rcsid-
ing in the building, one Of whom had only
moved in the day previous. This is the
second destructive fire with which Castle
ton has been visited within the past three
weeks.
The WALLINGfoRD SUIcIDE.-A most
melancholy suicide occurred Saturday at
small burgh called "Centervillc." The
facts, so far as we are able to obtain
them, are as follows: In August, 1869,
James s. Briggs married one Clara b.
Calvin, but it appears that an occasional
word has occurred which was the case
Saturday, when Mrs. Briggs concluded
to end her earthly existence by taking
strychninc. Some time previous guam
tity of the poison had been left at the
house by a hunter, and Mrs. Briggs seized
the bottle and ate a piece the size of a pea.
Immediately after, her husband being in
the cellar she called him to see some one
who had called. Upon coming up stairs
he discovered something unusual about
his wife, as she staggered and said "takc
the baby" He inquired of her what she
had been doing,to which she replied "1'l
tell you if you won't tell any one" and
then acknowledged that she had taken
poison. DR.. Hazcn was at once called,
but too late, as she had taken such guam
tity of the fatal drug as to be past help.
She died in terrible agony in about five
or eight minutes after the Doctors arri-
val. Her husband was only prevented
by main force from following the example
of his wife.
Another case came near proving fatal
a man present at the time drank some
cider from tumbler from which Mrs.
Briggs had taken the fatal draught, but
was discovered in season for the Doctor
to administer the proper antidote and
thus saved his life.
Mrs. Briggs leaves young and sickly
child, some four or five months old Mrs.
Briggs was young, Us years old) and it
is said was a young lady of intelligence
and promise.-Herald.