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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08
Cool AHICr.

The coolest and best glass of LAGER BEER to
be had in the city can be obtained at VI. RUBEN $
Restaurant, opposite tho Confectionery Store of
& Scbofrr on Fairtay street jeG
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08

TO The Latsies.-Dr. PANCOAST'S FE-
MALE PILLS--t positive cure for suppression
or rrcgularity arising from any cnusc whatever,
They are perfectly harmless.
.z:f5~ Every Lady should keep box of these
pills on hand for use in case OF need.
Price 81 ncr box. Sent securely sealed to any
adlras; on receipt Of price. Direct all orders TO
J. WALKER PANCOAST, NJ: D.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Phiudrlnlia ur G-3rnl&wly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08
GROCERIES,.
HEO. McB NEI X so y ,
~

lrEO. McB RN X so
Dealers in
CHOICE FAMILY AND FANCY GROCE
RIES, WINES AND LIQUORS,
English and Scotch Ale and Brown Stout; also
Eastern and Potomac Herring
and Mackerel,
nos. 166 and 10 KING STREET,
Washington Hall Building.)
Alexandria. Va.
Orders promptly filed. my"l
Office OF REMOE AL.
W NJ + b 90 ES
FAMILY GROCER
Ha- removed to
AZ KING STREET,
Below Washington street.
ND l5--tI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08
VVTASHINGTON IL OHIO RAILROAD
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals will be received at the office
of the Chief Engineer of the Company, ut Alex-
nndrsu Va, until the 18th DAY OF JUNE,
Instant, for the graduation, masonry and bridg-
ing of the Washington and Ohio Railroad from
Hamilton to Winchester, Il distance Of about
May lst, 1872.
Proposals will be received for The entire work
or for sections of about one mile each Plans and
specifications can be seen at the Company's Of
flee Alexandria, on and after the It'll instant
The Company reserve the right to reject any
or all bids and to let the work to one or more
parties. rs they may deem best
By order Of the Board:
WASHINGTON BLYTHE, .,
e lid Chief Engineer,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08
GRAND EXCURSION OF THE ALIEN
" ANDRIA CATHOLIC BENEFICIAL !.

RAND ENCt RSlON Of IuE. ALhh :
W ANDRIA CATHOLIC BENEFICIAL
SOCIETY.
The Alexandria Catholic Beneficial Society
take pleasure in announcing to their xn-sS =
friend, and the public, that they will eessL
give II grand Excursion to GLlMOST, on
THURSDAY. the 10Th Of June, 1871, in honor
of the Delegates TO the State Union, which ihret;
in Alexandria on the 18th day Of June,
The Committee Of Arrangements pledge them
selves that nothing shall be wanting to max" thu
the most agreeable excursion Of the season.
COOKS COTILLlON MUSIC and c"'c'
bratcd BRASS BAND hnve hccn engaged.
The steamer CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, Will
leave this city NJ the following hours: H. IA, Il
and p. m returning l"nv" Glymont vt II nm,
and and II p. III.
Tickets, admitting" gentleman nnd on" lady
81 ; lady's single tickets Gc; children DC.
Master of Cercmonies-R VI. Latham
Floor ManagcrS-M. II. Nash, Jas. y: Hlg-
gins, Alphonso Lucas and j. Marriott Hill.
Committee of Arrangements John r. Hill;
7. W. Cole. y. +. Moore, Orlando Wood and
Richard Purcell my 2-cotd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08
Philadelphia, ap G-3lnd&wly

MULE LOST-On Tuesday, thc29th of May,
1Nl a large BAY MULE. with r:oppcd tail
and limp in ono Of his hind legs; stamped with
L. :. on one Of his front shoulders and the right
hind leg, and with an o on the right side of his
neck. \ reward Of SO will he paid for the re,
coverv Of the animal or Tor information that Will
lraI Ia hi: recovery.
MOSES STEPHENS
Near Ia" Soap Factory, on West -:
80. Alryoudru Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08
LOCAL NEWS.

LOCAl NEW =.
The SrRlNE The only manifestations the
coored strikers of Washington have made IN
this city since their unsuccessful attempt 10 IN
timidate the laborers at the lower coal yards
Yesterday, was evidenced this morning in 4
note that had been pushed under the front
door of the residence O.: Capt. Boothe last night,
and which informed the Captain, who is the
Superintendent of the American Coal Comp
any in very ungramatical style, that he must
pay his laborers So Il day or suffer the conse-
quenceS. Inconsequence of the strikeir George
town several vessels from that place have come
here and been loaded at Mr.. Agnew' wharyes
Tor northern ports. The Mayor has instructed
the police to be on the lookout for the strikers
rnssaries, and to arrest them on sight
INFRACTIoN OF GAME Aws.-rwo men
landed here from the Maryland ferry boat Hir-
ginia this morning and took the eleven clock
boat for Washington They were armed with
towling pieces a.cDmp panied with dogs and had
their bird bag: filled with half grown wood
cocks, which they had slaughtered while hunt
ing from Washington down to PuSsum Hall on
The opposite sid, of the river. If they had
hunted on this instead Of the other side of the
Potomac, they would certainly have been ar
rested. and made to pay the full penalty 1T the
law for killing birds out of season.
KCNHISG Stock. passenger and one
freight car made i. tn: works of jackson and
Sharp. Delaware passed though here this
morning via the O. A. i NJ. L. r i"r the
;avannah Seaooard and Skidaway Il. L. The
Passenger car was constructed differently from
those on the roads in this section being rs short
:. those on the 4. & W. L. r. and having Il
row of single seats along either side and
double seats in the middle.
ALEXANDRIA GRAYs. The drill of the Alex
andria Grays last night, was characterized by
sleat spirit and precision Of movement. Inter
r. in the success of the company seems to be
Increasing among the members in equal ratio
with the company increasing proficiency in
.irill. Members who did not get their ponpons
last night can procure them at the counting
,.,,l.i Of the orderly sergeant.
,,o.s,,p, Hoppr.v Tba hons, al MIR
yL;1,,or, lack Leerar of rh> Alexandria canal.
s.~,ho la,;n v.os .,,torsj last n;rht ,,1 r,h.
,.I 81 I'll tho c,otbas that hid been washed
his w..l and that w.r, 70 have been ironed
tc-lay. Mrs Skidmore heard the noise made
by the thief but thought it was caused by her
husband whom sIa supposed was walking
abont the room.
p,.ru Nrw. .V,;r. ca RI. r;v,.. w,.r,
an;a, ,h;. ,nnrr;rr IN addition 70 tbe
u,u,, nn,ubsr ~ vessels seen in the harbor
ware several ,h,t had c,m, from GEORGETOWN
r., Io,5 far nortbaro Morris The steamer FIX
press arrived up from Baltimore last night. and
,,,lo,l,,1 -, a., IN b.. ra,fy to rorrv ru nyrur-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08
JOHN HARLOW VI. Is. HARLOW.
"ARLOW. & BROTHER,

JOHN HARLOW. VI. Is. HARLOW
"ARLOW & BROTHER,
GRoCERs, LIQUOR, FEED, AND COM
MISSION MERCHANTS,
Northwest corner Royal and Cameron streets,
Alexandria, Virginia.
Special attention given to the sale of Country
Produce. We most respectfully call the attcn-
ton OF the trade to our large and splendid stock
Of, goods, consisting Of Wines and Liquors,
Flour, Hams Shoulders, Breaktu fast Pieces, But
ter, Lard, Cheese, Corn Meal, Crackers, Syrups
Molasses, Cod Fish, Mackcrcl, Herring, Wood
enware, Baskets, Spices, Cigars, Tobacco, Cameo
Goods, Coal Oil, &c, and every other article
usually found in first class wholesale and retail
establishment. Orders from the country respect
fully solicited, and all orders shall receive our
prompt attention mar 20-ly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08
T & e. &c L.

Tee &c l..
take this method of informing lny friends
and the public generally TINT they will he turN-
i,ii with
ICE
Orders to be left at Zee Depot, No 90 North
Fairfax street, opposite Mansion House. twhere
ice can he had in lots to suit at all hours OF the
day, and at Samuel Lunt's drug store, corner
King and Washington streets:
ap l2-tf WE'LL =. Al " ILL.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08
ETCI'EsSEO.N,S, PICNICS. =,
4 RAN i G. l. r. / o y .

RAND ENCU r. SION.
r. H. LANCASTER LODGE, No. 1870, will make
Il GRAND EXCURSION to =. kzs Cs::ssssszs:szssssl
RICHMOND, on the Dist oizss2 - -
JUNE via the o., A. & NJ. and c. Il q. Rail
roads, leaving Alexandria 1T p. m, and ar
irving in Richmond early the next morning, re-
naming in Richmond all that day and returning
to- Alexandria at Il q clock on the morning OF the
DID, in time for the first trip of the Washington
ferry boats.
Price Of round trip 50; children 81. The
committee Of arrangements arc reliable men,
who will see that everything connected with the
excursion is conducted properly.
GEO. /. SEATON,
ir G-lawtd Gch oupl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08

BROKEN THIGH.-While two small colorc1
boys were playing on south Fairfax street. yes
terday evening, one of them named William
Smith had his thigh bone broken 10y the other
Moses Taylor, who fell upon it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08

PUBLIC RE..oINa.--Professor Sharft conr'u-
ded his readings for the present III TINS CITY
last night. at the Assembly rooms. LII co'Se
quence Of the inclement weathc'" me a'teho''ee
Was small -. x = -'---
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08
!SS.N.NEE RESORTS.
HTOCNTAIN TOP HOUSE.

vi ~
This desirable and beautiful ST MINER RE
SORT situated on the summit of the Blue Ridge
mountains, on the line Of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad, one mile from AftoE Depot, AL
bcmarle county, Va. commanding full view
of the surrounding country, has been enlarged
and thoroughly rclittcd and furnished with en-
tircly new and elegant furniture, is now open.
Board, per month, $40 per week Sl2: per
day So; children and servants half price.
Tho Chalybcatc and Alum Springs are equal
to any in the State. Coaches will run daily T."
ana from the depot.
JOHN \. BALLARD
Proprietor and Manager.
Afiuu Dcro1 G. e O. K r. ia 5-colm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08
SP l. ] y GS

TARLIN' SPRINGS.
The above wcll-known SUMNER RESORT
will be opened for the reception of PLEASC RE
PARTIES on and nitr~ MONDAY, May I'D,
1871.
Persons wishing to rent will apply to COOK
g. CREIGHTON, l07 King st. my lS-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08

LICENSES. The time for the taking out of
city licenses has come around again, and all who
are required by law to pay 4 tux for conduct
in" their business are, as will be seen By no
tice in another column instructed TO call at the
Mavor's Office forthwith.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08

OccooUAN STEAMERS. The stern wheel
steamer Virginia was sold this morning by ).
VI Meredith to Duty and Grimes of Fairfax.
for $4,000 She will in conjunction with the
stern wheeler Enterprise, owned BY the same
firm. run regularly letween this city and Deco
,uan
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08
B e f. :.


ck' ICE. &C. Il
We uru HOW prepared t" furnish ""r custom
cr> with superior -
NORTHERN ICE
Orders left 1T our office or with our driver:
will receive prompt attention:
NJ ELDRIDGE s. CO.,
Mp lS-.f No. 4 South Wharves.
TCE! ICEi
The undersigned beg5 leave 10 announce t.
his friends and the public generally that he ms
made arrangements for a constant supply ~
BOSTON ICE,
and is now running wagons throughout tho city,
when at all hours of the day, Sundays included,
ICE may be had in small or large quantities t"
suit purchasers; Ice shipped to any part OF tn"
country at the lowest market price.
+. RECkER,
Depot. cor. King and Fayette st<:,
M l5-lt Alexandria, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08

CANAL NAvrGATroN,- There was 4 slight
;pt.rr,,ption in the navigation of the canal
yesterday, caused by an injury to a gate at
seven locks. but the damage was soon repair
-i,and boats are again arriving and departing as
e. ~'~~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08

rlaHr. A fight occurred at the brick yard
near the Catholic burying ground yesterday
evening, between Two coorcd men named Nor
ris and Bagby, but though the police were
present the disturber; of the peace were not
arrested because they We're beyond the corpo
ration line.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08

LouDoUN MARBLE COMPANY. "A meeting
Of the stockholders of the loudoun County
Marble Company was held at the Mansion
House this morning }. d. DetrleSe. Judge
WRIGHT, F. P. Stanton, B. T. holland, Il. W.
holland and B. F. Garter were present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08

The WEATHER. Notwithstanding the ire
,uent showers we have had during the last few
DAYS, the weather continues very warm. We
hope no damage will happen t" the wheat
The pastures arc Just now very fine. Butter
oux:ht to be cheap, because it will not keep
we'll il, snch weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08

ALMOST A FIRE. The paint room OF Mr.,
Henry MifHeton's wheelwright shop, at the
MINER end of Duke street accidentally caught
fire. Yesterday, but the flames were speedily
..xtinsuished by the hands employed there with
some tub.fulls of water that had been nsed by
,y,shrrWnmnn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08

PAYMENT OF Loss.-Alessrs. Geo. N. Wit
.uer K Co., agents of the Old Dominion ln<ur-
auce Co. OF Richmond, Va, have paid to Chas
Brill s., 800, the amount Of insurance taken by
that company on his stock and building des-
troved lv the fire Of the 18Th of May
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08

CITY CoUNCll.-A called meeting OF the
City Council was to have been held last night,
but no quorum was present in either board In
The Board of Aldermen but three members,
Messrs. Marbury, French and Markell were In
attendance, and in the Common Council but
five, Messrs. Smoot, Shinn Harrison, " alter
lnan and Parker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08

BACON THEFT.-The house of Mr. Randolp pin
Simms. on Columbus street, near the brick
row: was robbed. yesterday: during the tempo
rary absence of its occupants. OF lot of bacon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08
TAX NOTICE.
A MOTHER CHARMING BOOK
" by TIE
AETuOk OF LITTLE WOMEN.

LITTLE MEN, by Loui$;, Malcott, II sequel
to Little Women. Among II host of new and
interesting characters, the reader meets such old
and dear friends rs Laura and 10. vol; 81 80.
WONDERS OF EUROPEAN ART, by
Louis Virador; eleven engravings. Sl.50.
RELIGION OF THE PRESENT AND OF
TIE FUTURE; Sermons preached principally
1T Yale College; by Theodore D. Woolsey; s..
COMMENTARY critical, doctrinnl and no.
mlctical by John Peter Langc DID,, Profess
<or of Theology in the University of Bonn; So.
NEW BOOKS daily.
10 : &. F.. FRENCH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.

PATENTS Among the United States patents
issued last week was one to James =. Machcn.
Of Centervillc, Fairfax county, Va ,ior Il broad
cast fertilizer distributor, and one to Wesley
Makely, Of Alexandria, for still tor spirits, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08

CLERk WANTED--in active BOY, from
Y II to Ii wears old; I.iist reside with his pm
rents Apply in own writing 10 p. .. box g.,
Alexandria Va e G-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08

TIE MAIL-No change has been made in
the opening and closing of the northern mail
in consequence of the new schedule on which
the AQUA Greek boats are now running.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08

DARASOLS-A very large assortment OF
l. Straw C"orch Sun Shades also the new
coIors lined and unlineh, mt
my ROBT L. WOODS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08

ALEXANDRIA GRAYs The drill of the Alex
andria Grays last night, was characterized by
great spirit and precision Of movement. Inter
r.t in the success, OF the company seems to be
Increasing among the members in equal ratio
wth the company increasing proficiency in
:ir Members who did not get their poupons
last night can procure them at the counting
tool, of the orderly sergeant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08

SODA WATER-Dclicious cooling beverage
syrups in such variety that the taste of all can
he gratitied at Warfeid 4 Halls, corner OF
Prince and Fairfax streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08

Corpus CHRISTI To-day is the feast OF
Corpus Christi, festival instituted by and
kept only in the Roman Catholic Church, and
always falls on the Thursday Of the week after
psutecost. The festival is held in commemora-
lion Of the consecrated Host, or: As it is termed
hy Roman Catholics, the feast Of the blessed
sacrament. The dayis kept in all respects III
The Church lis Sunday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08

DELICIOUS FRUT-Mr VI. Rossart sent to
this Office this evening some samples OF the
fresh supply Of West India fruit he has lust
received at his confectionery store, on Fairfax
between King and Prince streets. which were
delicious
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08

RIVER News. Affairs on the river were
Very quiet this morning. In addition to the
usual number of vessels seen in the harbor
to load for northern ports The steamer FIX
press arrived up from Baltimore last highland
unloaded 50 as to be- ready to carry III rxrur-
son party from Washington down the river
Iuday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08

KrNHISG STOCK One passenger and OH;
freight car made i. the works Of Jackson and
Sharp. Delaware, passed though here this
morning via the o. n. i NJ. L. Z i"r thc
,}avannah Seaooard and Skidaway L. Il. The
Passenger car was constructed differently from
those on the roads in this section being as short
- those on the 4. & W. Il. r. and having Il
row of single seats along either side and
double seats in the middle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08

All person, are notified to clc;tl the gras: from
the cutters at once Failing to respect this no
lcc will subject drnqucnte to tho penalty OF the
law. GEO. W. CLlffORD.
IT, G-lw Supt. of Police.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-08

CLOTHES RoBEEaY. The lous. III Mr.
,kidmora, lock keeper Of the Alexandria canal,
hear the basin, was entered last night and rob-
he'd of all the clothes that had been washed
this week, and that were to have been ironed
rc- Jay. Mrs Skidmorc heard the noise made
by the thief but thought it was caused by her
husband whom sln supposed VIA: walking
ahnnt the roOm
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-02-23


The Chattanooga Times ask S:
"Whither are we. draftingp To
which the Knoxville Wing re.
plies: cit weuld be profane in
US to say"
The late Marshal Prim was a
reat.grandson of Mark Prim,
stamp distributor for the ceun.
ty of Carlow, Ireland, under
the Irish stamp act of 1774.
The Legislature is doing too
much Congressional work. 1t
had better get through with
the State business, and 60
home.-O. S. Jour. Approved.
A TRAVELLING piano player
undertook to whip an Illinois
editor, and when he got through
he had only one ear for music.
A YEAR ago only three pa
pers in Kentucky favored the
admission OF negro testimony
in the courts. Now only three
oppose it.
The Chicago Times, anHounc.
ing the fact that a man there
married to get out of Jail, reo
marks that "sone chaps have
a queer idea of liberty"
TERRE HAUTE claims more
banks than any other city OF
its size. One is a national and
the other thirteen or so are of
the faro and keno varieties.
A DUroHMAN, the other eve.
ming, in American parlance,
intended to say allow is that
tor high| but getting mixed
up, said,' How high ish dat, ha?'
A TENNESSEE temperance
lecturer denounced rumsellers
as worse than murderers. He
had a subsequent interview
with the urbane ..and genial
hotel keeper, and wears his
left eye in a sling.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-02-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
WALTHAM
WATCHES.

The extensive use Of these watches for the
last nfteen years by railway conductors, eng.
neers aud eGpressmen. the most exacting OF
watch'Wearers, has thoroughly demonstrated
TIE strength, steadiness durability and aecu.
racy OF the Waltham Watch. To satisfy thai
class IN all thesefespeets, 10 to decide the
zeal value OF these time. keepers. More than
800 ,0W OF these watches are now speaking for
themselves in the poe kets Of the peopie-a
proof and a guarantee OF their superiority
over all others.
The superior ORGANIZATION and q eat extent
of the Company's Works at Waltham, GABLES
them TO produce watches at q price which
renders competition fLIile, and those who buy
any other watch Herely pay ron IS 10 50 per
cent more for their watches than 10 necessary.
Those umeHpieces eomblne every improve
ment that a long experience has proved OF
real practical use. Having had the refusal OF
nearly every invention In satch making orig.
mating IN this country or. IN Europe, only
those were finally adopted which severe test
ing by the most skilfull artisans 10 our works,
and long use on the part OF the public, de.
monsirated 10 be essential 10 correct and en-
Among the m,ny improvements we would
The Invention and use Of a centre -pinion OF
peculiar constr uction, to prevent damage to
the train by the breakage of main-springs is
original with the american Watch Company,
WHO nuNlUk hbu tHc Itilstl VI All OlUtT COD-
trivaDces, ado pied Fogg's patent pinIon as be.
ing the best and aulliess.
Hardened and tempered hai r.springs. now
universally admitted byWaIchmakers to be the
best. are used in all grades Of Wallham
Watches.
Our new patent stem -wnder, or keyless
watch Is already decided success and a great
Improvement on any stem.winding watch in
the American market, and by far the cheapest
watch Of is quality nov offered 10 the public.
To those living in portions Ofthe United states
where watchmakers do not abound, watches
with the above mentioned improvements
which tend TO ensure accuracy, cleanliness,
durability and convenience, must prove in
valuable. L
The trademarks ofthe various styles made
by the Company are rs follows
American Watch Co. Waltham, Mass.
Ann. Watch Co., Waltham, Mass.
American Watch 20. ,Crescent st.. ,Waltham,
Mass. ,
Appleton, Tracy 6 Co. Adams st., walthsm,
Mass.
American Watch Co.. Adams st.. whtham,
Mass.
Waltham Watch Co., wsltham, Mass,
P.S. Bartlett, waltham, Mass.
VIM. Elery, Waltham, Mass.
Home Watch Co., Boston, Boston, Mass.
FULLY before buying. Any variation even Of o
single letter, Indicates counterfeit.
For sale by all leading jewellers. No watches
retailed by the company.
An Illustrated history OF matchmaking, con-
tanning much useful Information 10 watch
wearers sent TO any address on application.
ROBBlNS l. APPLETON,
General Agents for American Watch Co., 1872
Broadway, New York.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-02-23
AN article on the first page,

AN article on the first page,
if carefully read, may open the
eyes Of some persons as to the
reasons why we have refused
to publish their articles refer.
ring to their private business.
We are beset almost every
week by persons to grind their
axes, and they seem astonished
and sometimes indignant when
we decline to do it. The great
trouble is that "a" imagines
that the public can't get along
without knowing that he wants
to sell his farm, or his new in.
%ventlon, or his big squash
seeds, and that it. is our bust.
ness to inform the public. And
it is our business; but when we
run to every hole and corner
in the county-through our
circulation-and find custom
ers for "a" putting money in
his private pocket, we must
have pay for our labor. -"