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Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-08-27
Boys Rights.

In this age in which everybody is
supposed to have "rights," it is per-
fectly proper that that much abused
but industrious fraction of human kind
the boy, should have something to say
about the crushing oppression under
which he labors. At Boys Conyen-
ton recently held in Pittsburg this un-
equivOcal platform was laid down:
Resolved-That we put our best
foot foremost in this great cause, and
fling to the roaring hurricane our bali
ner inscribed Gree Vacation and Boys
Rights"
Second-We will go in swimming
whenever we darn please, and won't
take any extra shenanigan about get
ting our hair dry to sell the folks at
home, and that we will have shirts
to wear so that the big fellows won't
laugh at US when we are dressing and
making our toilets by the sad river
waves.
Third-We are willing to do the
square thing by our parents, but amt
cut out for tending babies, and we
won't do any manual nor girlual labor
about home that does not properly
come within boys sphere, and not that
if it interferes with the hours of play,
which health demands boys should
have viz: Between Z O'Clock a. m. anG
9 p, m, with necessary intermissior
for meals.
Fourth-And be it enacted tha
straps and taws, nor cowhides, no.
yet slippers, will have any effect il
this rebellion. If they try that gam,
it will be good by, John, for errands
and we shall ever pray. That's th
kind of hair pins that we are.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-08-27
A Columbus Heroine.

One week ago last night, while a
daughter ofex Councilman G. G. Smith
with party of friends, was returning
from o camp meeting to Dayton, the
vehicle was stopped by two masked
highwaymen who demanded their val
uables. While her cousin was COM
plying with the demand of the marau-
ders Miss Smith deftly shifted her gold
watch from her waistband to the seat
and as deftly took seat upon the
chronometer to prevent the robbers
from hearing the flight of time as an
nounced by its ticking. The remain
der of the party were robbed of all
their valuables, but Miss Smith got of
scot free. Just as the driver was told
to drive on, one of the robbers placed
a wrapped up parcel on Miss Smiths
lap, but she was so scared that she
wouldn't touch it until the carriage
had gone about six miles, when she
summoned courage and took hold OF
the darned thing. 1t proved to be a
lady's shawl probably rifed from some
other parties.-[Columbus News Aug,
9th.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-08-27
Contraction.

Whatever else may be said of the
currency question, it is certain that
the people of the West are opposed to
any further contract The demand
for more currency, at least outside of
money-lending circles, has been near
~ universal. In fact, within the last
year. we have heard it from every
quarter. Wall street, even, and the
Boston capitalists, last fall insisted
that Secretary Richardson, law or no
law, should add $44, 100000 of green
backs to the circulation. In obedience
to this demand he did actually expand
the Government currency to the ex-
tent ISIS, 100000. President Grant,
in his annual message of last Decem-
Der, suggested expansion. He said
that at one season of the year much
more money was needed for uses of
business tn an during the remaining
months, and that the amount then in
circulation was barely sufficient for the
ordinary wants of the people; clearly
indicating that it was inadequate to the
extraordinary demand for knowing
the crops" and for fall and winter un-
dertakings. How much more loud and
positive has been the call from the
people, and especially in the West and
South, for "more currency"
And yet for months past, we have
had visible signs of concerted move
ment originating we can easily con-
lecture where for the revival of the
wondrous contraction policy inaugur
ated by Secretary McCullocb and car
ried into effect with such terrific ener-
gy for fourteen months as to excite
general alarm Would he leave US any
paper money at all ? began to be a
serious question. Congress took the
alarm and "hampered' him. And not
moment too soon.
We refer to the matter now when
another Congressional canvass is just
at hand, for the purpose of putting
people on their guard. We do not
think Ohio, or the West, or South, or
in fact any part of the country,.can af-
I'd to experiment further -with-Gon
traction. We must not send avowed
advocates of this policy to Congress
We must not let any candidate who is
in favor of further tightening the mon
ey market slip in unawares. The nom-
inees of both parties should be made
to show their hand on this question
Il Gin. Times.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-08-27
Recent Decisions.

The Executive Committee of the
State Grange has no jurisdiction over
county councils.
A special meeting can not be called
to elect Master
Any member of Grange has a right
TO examine the minutes of a meeting
for information.
A Grange cannot refuse to admit a
member who is in good standing. By
"good standing" is meant that the per-
son is not only clear of the books but
has no charges standing against him.
If member of another Grange
should present himself to your gate
for admittanee and cannot work in, he
certainly cannot be allowed to remain.
No Patron should attempt to visit
without being prepared to work.
There might be an exception in the
case of new members that were not
posted. The deputy might have them
admitted, as he organized the grange.
No State Grange dues are to be
reckoned by subordinate Oranges till
the end of the first full quarter.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-08-27
The Miami Union does

The Miami Union does not seem
to have high respect for our venera-
BILE Governor. It says: 'Either the
Ohio Penitentiary or the power vested
in the Governor to pardon its inmates,
ought to be abolished and that imme-
diately. As this power is now exer
cised it is a gross mockery of justice
and shameful disgrace to the State.
We venture to say that threefourths of
those now confined in the State prison
aae qniet as much entitled to the ben
eft of Executive clemency as several
who have recently been the subjects
of it. After what he has done we
should not think Governor Allen
would feel at liberty to refuse the
application of any one in the institu-
ton for similar favor"
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-08-27

The Supreme Court of Maine, in a
will case before it, has decided that be-
lief in spirtualism is not ipSo .fdctO
proof of instantly, or even of an in
sane delusion. In the case in show
ing question, the plaintiffs sought to
break a will by showing that the tes
tator was insane because she had pro-
fessed to have communication with
her deceased husband in drawing up
the will. In the decision the Court
said:
eff the testatrix was so influenced
by others that the instrument was
in fact their will and not hers, it is
void, for unseen influence; but mere
advise, opinions, or arguments how
ever persistenly and strongly urged,
will not amount to undue influence,
if the testatrix retained her own judg-
ment and free agency, so as to be gov
erned ultimately by her own will,
whether she followed the advise given
or rejected it: nor does it make any
difference whether this advice came
from living persons or was supposed
to come from one deceased, If she re-
garded it simply as advice or opinion.
The source of the advice can make no
difference, if it did not aubjugate and
overcome the testatriX's own will.
The case is an interesting one, as it
is, we believe, the first time that Su-
preme Court has pronounced decis-
ion in which the sanity of the Spirit
ualists has been involved.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-08-27
Sparks and spIinters.


If your brain is on fire blow it out
1t is settled who the ''Red Slayer
is at last. His name is Lo.
The vilest sinner may return-eYery-
thing save an umbrella.
The St. Louis bridge is a grand
work, but is not without pier.
South Carolinans want to place their
little Moses in the bull-rushes.
Mr.. Shanks is Congressional cand-
idate in Ohio. He should rnn well.
Stonington claims the prettiest girls
in Connecticut. Advertising dodge.
When is loaf of bread said to be
inhabited? -? When there's little Indi-
an in it.
What is that which person likes to
have and to get rid of as soon as pos
sible? A good appetite.
Toast at a railway dinner: sour
Mothers, Industrious tenders, though
they often misplaced the SWITCH
A heather Chinee named Wong
| Chin Foo eloped with Rochester girl
and the Democrat paper says he did
very Wong.
The latest instance of originality in
marriage announcement is the follow
ing mo cards, no cake, no fuss"
"Ahp' yawned a bachelor, "this
world is but gloomy prison" :" ITO
those in solitary confinement" added
a witty lady.
What is the difference between a
church organist and the influenza !?
One knows the stops and the other
stops the nose.
Don Piatt says shrewdly: "Humor
is to a newspaper what a tail is to
kite-very absurd, but very necessary
to its ascension"
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-08-27

- 1t looks as if G.. NJ. d. Bloss is
the coming man for the Democratic
nomination in the Third District,
where he has long been voter, and
where the Democracy are very much
in need of an availing candidate who
will undertake the job of running
against the Hon. John Quincy Smith.
The idea of nominating Mr.. Bloss
seems to be taking we'll with the faith
full in our neighbor district The con
vention Ito be held at Morrow does
not meet until the lst of September. -
Daily Times,
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-08-27

We are importing about six mil
lion dollars per month less this year
than last year, the decrease being for
the past ten months over siXtv mil
lions for the whole country. On the
other hand, as might be expected, our
exports have increased by about thirty
millions for the period stated.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-08-27

= A good many sturdy old Demo
Gratis in Butler county are outspoken
for Bloss, and they will be reinforced
by Clermont and Fayette. Bloss has in
vented pretty much everything that is
distinctive in post belJWm Democratic
platform. Il Commercial.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-08-27

1t is announced that Mr.. James
Gordon Bennett of the Herald has
gone into partnership with the Lon
don Telegraph in order to send Mr..
Henry NJ. Stanley to explore that part
of Africa where Livingstone died
Stanley is to take up the work of the
Scotchman and..to carry it on Mt the
expense of the Herald and Telegraph.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-08-27
A Maine man who was diving,

"A Maine man who was dying, ar
ranged his worldly affairs very coolly.
CAS- to the funeral, he said after ev-
else had been settled, 81 guess
Sam Hubbard had better lead the ser
vices. He's an easy, fluent talker,
and 1 alters liked to hear him I've
had dealins with him, and alters found
he set out things just about as they
was"
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-08-27

A boy found a gold dollar on an
ant hill in the old commissary build
ing at old Fort Fillmore, New Mex
leo, short time since. The follow-
ing day three dollars were found IN
the same place. They had evidently
been brought up by the ants. Search
was made, and small wooded box,
badly decayed, containing one hun
dred and eighty gold dollars was found
about a foot below the surface.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-08-27
On Sundays Montreal is the mos

On Sundays Montreal is the most
orderly town on earth. The observ-
ance of the day indicates a conscien
tious piety in the majority of the peo-
pie. The churches of every denomi-
nation are full of devont worshippers,
and but for the rumbliEg of the street
cars no sound would disturb the quiet,
Every liquor shop and bar is rigorous
ly closed under city ordnance, and
drinkers have to provide their drinks
beforehand.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-08-27

A gentleman, on presenting
lace collar to his adored one, SAID
carefully: "Do not let any one else
rumple it." ''No, DEAR" she replied,
"I'll take it off, s-
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-08-27
FARM FOR SALE.

EEyHE undersigned having lost his health. has
determined to dispose OF his farm, laying ~
miles from Washington on the ChillicOthe Turn
pike The farm is under high state of cultiYa-
Hon with a tWO-stOry brick house, erected in
1870 with ten good rooms All the out-build-
ings such rs Barn, Buggy House Smoke House,
~ are new and in good condition. young
Orchard containing about three hundred apple
and beach trees of the best varieties Said farm
contains 100 acres and will be sold very low.
ON ther following terms One-third cash, one
enid IN one and one third in two years, with IN
eihsff On 'i'9 f'D' q. j. TAYLOR.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-08-27
Ohio.


ing attorney of Tifffn.
There is to be an artillery tourna-
ment at Cleveland, Auguat 81.
An adopted child of Thomas KYLE.
Of Akron, was drowned Sunday in a
cistern.
An inexhaustible vein of black mar
BILE has been discovered in the neigh
borhood of Coshoctor.
At Dresden, Ohio, Tuesday, the
Dresden planning mill was destroyed
by fire. Loss, $40, 900; no insurance.
The American Free Dress Associa-
ton will hold its first annual conYen-
ton at Painesville, Ohio, September 2
and 3.
The Philadelphia Inquirer admits
that Ohio will soon become a promi
nent rival of Pennsylvania in produc-
tion Of coal and iron.
Cleveland has Councilman whose
Gate to Golden Gate-New York to
San Francisco.
A fourteen year old daughter of
Nicholas Singer was fatally burned
while kindling a fire with coal oil at
Harrison, Ohio, on the 18th.
The Bishop of the new Episcopal
diocese to be composed of the south
ern half of the State is likely to be
Rev. Mr.. Brooks, of Boston.
The youngest patient ever received
at the Newbury insane asylum, is a
girl of eight years, who came from
Warren county last Wednesday.
At Carey, last Sunday, the roughs
attempted to run the camp meeting in
their own way, and when interfered
with were.disposed to be ugly visitors.
The Fat Mems annual Convention
will be held at Putin Bay September
10. All men whose weight exceeds two
hundreds pounds are invited to attend.
By the falling of a derrick at the
new railway bridge near Defiance Ohio
yesterday, two men, named Bricknell
and Brewster, were fatally injured.
There is some rumor that the vacant
Presidency of Kenyon College will be
filled by General Frazer, late Presid ent
of the Kansas University, at Lawrence.
The upper reservoir in Eden Park
for Cincinnati water supply, now com
pleted, covers seven and a quarter
acres of ground, and holds 58,000,0G0
gallons of water.
The Republican Congressional. Con-
vention for the Eighth district will
meet at Urbana next Tuesday. Mr..
Lawrence, the present incumbent is
likely to be renominated.
Mr.. Scully, of HaydenYille, ruptured
a blood vessel during a violent fit of
coughing with which he was attacked
while returning from church Sunday,
| and died in few minutes.
While some children were playing
at Waynesville, Tuesday, Berry Ward
| (colored) threw a stone and instantly
killed Stephen Gordon (white) Ward
was about ten years old, Gordon six.
There are two families in this coun-
ty in which there are four aunts, four
uncles and eight cousins, and yet there
are but four in each family. Will
some genealogist please trace the rela
tionship ?-[P [Piqua Democrat.
The sixth annual reunion of Sher-
mans Brigade of the Ohio Volunteers,
consisting of the Gath and 65th regi-
ments of infantry, 9th Battery and
McGloughlin's cavalry, will take
place at Mount Gilead, September TO-
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-08-27
e. HATCH'S
Ice-Cream Saloon,
Over II. MilliIsan's Book Store.

TINE best quality of Ice-Cream, Lemonade,
CONNECTIONS, etc, will always he found at
our Saloon.
Special attention to furnishing Cream for Par
ties Pnblic Entertainments, etc
Our room is the finest and pleasantest in town
June A. 1874 29tf
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-08-27
McELWAIN & FOSTER,
REAL ESTATE AGENTS

AREhE LO ! ~ - GAS4-IN Y ~
THOs. u. McELWAIN has re established his
l. Real Estate Agency in Washington O.
TER q man of large experience in real estate
transactions. Persons having real estate which
they desire placed on the market will do well to-
see them. 1t is the intention of the firm to in-
augurate regular semi-monthly real estate auc-
tionsaIes.
township-goQd corn and wheat land-Within five
miles of Washington.
Three Farms within mile of Washing gton; one
of13O acres, one of 80 acres and Of10 acres.
Three Farms in Union township within three
miles of Washington, containing from 100 to 300
ceres each.
One fine Farm well improved in Jefferson TIP.
One Farm in Wayne township; good land;
good orchard, and well Watered.
Two Dwelling Houses On East street.
Two Dwellings on Market street.
One Dwelling on North street.
Two Dwellings Temple street.
One Dwelling Main street.
Several other pieces OF dwelling property vari-
ously located. Easy terms and moderate prices
! New brick Dwelling and grounds located in
| the corporate limits of w ashlngton
Thirty Town Lots in good locations.
Three Houses and Lotson Broadway street
Four Houses and Lots on Market Street
Three Houses and Lots on Paint street.
Three very desIrahle pieces of property on
| Washington avenue, with grounds attached.
| A very desirable House and Lot to sell or eX'
Also two Houses and Lots on Fayette street.
Two Houses and Lots on Cherrey's addition.
| Also Farms in different parts of the county.
Two story Frame residence, situate on Temple
| street. owned and occupied by p. d. Morehouse
Good Stable, Out-hOuses, and everything in goot
| shape Very desirable property, and will b'
| sold upon easy terms.
Also, two Frame Houses on Temple street
owned by A. Hamilton Ihese tSe, @ houses VIII D.
pay for them. Monthly payments and long time
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-08-27

fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteel
hundred and seventy-fve.
Approved June 30, 1874.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-08-27
OFFICIAL.

Laws of the United States Passed at
the First Session Of Ghe FOrty-Third
Congress.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-08-27
NEW LIVERY
AND
EHED STABLE.
JOHN PAUL

Is prepared to accommodate the travelling
public with safe and speedy horses, and hand
some and comfortable buggies, at all times, on
reasonable terms. Horses fed and taken care
of at reasonable rates.
KIRK HOUSE STABLE-Back of Si-
mon Doron's Feed Stable.
April IS, 1867. 2l"tf
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-08-27

THE HERALD OFFICE-Is the
ofice for all kinds of job Printing,
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-08-27
ON THE COAST OF LAKE MIeH1e AN.

Beaver Island, a life boat station; North
Manitou Island, life-boat station, Point aux
Bee Scies, complete life-saving station;
GrRnde Pointe au Sauble, complete life saw
ing station. Grand Haven, a life boat station
Saint Joseph's, life boat station; Chicago, a
life-boat station; Crosse Point, complete life
saving station; Racine, hfe-boat station;
Milwaukee, a life boat station; Shehoygan, a
ife-boat station; Twin Rivers Point, a life
boat station.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-08-27
PatFOniZG Home Manufacturers
A New Thing for Washington!

Something that has been needed for long
time!
A Cigar NJ an uf slc tory!
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-08-27
RuTTEHRFIELD!

The following houses in Washington have my
Cigars for sale: G. p. VanDeman Co. Ceave-
land Murray, G. Lawhead, Soc. Lydy- hope
to have longer list fol next week. Call and get
a lew boxes and try them. Yours, &c,
J. G.. BUTTERFIELD
Mandatory and Sale Room, First door West
of Ilydy House, WASHINGTON Z. H, ..
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-08-27

There are thousan n ds of Dollars shipped away
from town every year to other places for Cigars,
and you never see dollar Of it again; so in tn
fnt
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1874-02-12

Nassau struggled up the last step, and
then laid his burden upon the hower-be.
sprinkled grass.
The other seized his hand, and, placing
his arm about the girls neck, bent his
head, and pressed his furrowed cheek to
hers, and wept aloud.
In moment more he turned to Nassau,
and cried:
my dear friend, you have saved two
lives in one. You are the man I seek;
yOu have the brave heart that my poor
child will need. I was on the eve of
committing an error; but alas! seventy
years of life do not teach one all things.
All, what . mistake that wasl So, my
hero has fled !-he has failedl Yes, am
undeceived, and yet in time. Thank
Godw
Nassau, on his return to his home,
found this letter upon his table:
s'Y0u are right. I am coward. The dread Of
pain to my heart overcame me first, and then the
dread Of danger to my body prevented me from
acting afterward. You have nobly won what
have ignobly lost. cannot see you again, much
less can look upon the others. But, can you re.
ceive such well-wishes as can give!
He had secretly disappeared.-Apple-
t0n's Journal
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1874-02-12

WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS
w please say yea saw the advertisement
In this D0Oef
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1874-02-12
SWEETHEART'S VALENTINE.
BY NARY e. c. wYErH.

Br NARY =. C. wYHrn.
Sweetheart lie our caby
Rosebud, four years old,
Sunny haired and dewy-lipped-
Worth her weight in gold.
Playing in the parlor
On that merry day,
When the birds 60 mating, :.
As the wise ones say,
Sweetheart called ont gayly,
Keep till. Bees and Nell;
Finks hear re postman
Yingin' at re bell"
Quickly. at the summons,
Gentle Bessie sped.
Here's lot o. letter.
Valentines!" cried Fred.
Two for Sue and Nellie
Three, yes, foar for Blair
One for-oh! my sensesl
S,reetheart-I declarew
20 ye Blessed letterv'
Cried our tiny elf:
Make 1t open, Bessie,
Yead 1t to myself"
From the filmy missive,
Sweetheart's Valentine,
Slowly, gentle Bessie
Read each written line:
To Rose-my Ssceethsart:
:" 7here'U be strife among the bedmr
When you are olo'cn, my pretty Rose.
20 my soul!'' and Sweetheart
Heaved little sigh.
=" Vat is reilly splendid
Nose 1t makes me twy."
Why, yOu little Rosy"
Tender Bess replies.
Valentines should make you laugh;
No one ever cries.
AIR quoth Sweetheart, gravely,
"S'ou'dn't laugh bout mine:
Tause. you know. me never fore
Dot Valentine"
st. Nicholas.