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Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-09-10
Personals.


Miss Barbara Hay is visiting friends in
Columbus.
Hon. Jas. H. Thompson, of Hillsboro,
was in town yesterday.
Miss Laura Snyder, of Dresden, is on a
visit to her brother, Mr.. c. Snyder, in town
j. N. YanDeman, of VanDeman & Co.'s
dry goods house is in the East, lay ing in q
stock of dry goods.
Prof. A. N. Stoddard and wife, Of Oxford
spent last week in town with their SON
in-law, DIR. f. C. Hamilton.
We had the pleasure Of call yesterday
from Mr.. j. NJ. Milburn. of Xenia form
erly editor of the Torehlight.
Charles f. Stewart is General Superin-
tendent Of the Muskingum Valley Coal
Company. Their office is at Roseyille
f. R. Johnson, son of Col. A. C. John
son, has been appointed Teller and Book
keeper of the Farmers Bank of Mt Ster
ling.
Mr.. Hiram Rush, former citizen of thi
county, now of BelleflOwer Station, Ill, il
in town, stopping with his brother, DIR. B
H. Rush. -
Mrs. A. S. Jones, of Middletown, nee Mis-
Anna Millikan, is visiting her parents n
this place. Also, Miss Maggie Jones. 0
the same place, accompanies her.
Geo. P. VanDeman, of G. P. VanDema
& Co., grocers, left Sunday evening for tn
East, to be absent couple of weeks an
lay in stock of groceries for the house
DR.. H. c. COffman left Yesterday fol
Georgetown, Colorado, to be absent con
siderable length of time. He leaves hi
practice in the hands of Dr. Saxton durinI
his absence.
Capt. Ephram Henkle, who has been .
a visit to Illinois since the first of August
returned home on Tuesday evening last
He says they are suffering terribly in tina
country from the drOuth. Hundreds {
acres of land planted to corn in Vermil
lien Ford and Mclean counties, he think!
will not yield five bushels to the acre.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-09-10

The following stock was sold by ]. s.
Foster, auctiOneer on Saturday last:
Davis McCOnaha to J. Persinger, SO head
3-year-old cattle, at $48 per head.
D. McConaha to D. Persinger, IS head
2-year-old cattle, at 81 25 per cwt
Sixty-four head red Berkshire hogs,
brought here by Burnside & Co., from &C.
rard county, KY, weight 40 to 100 pounds,
mostly sold in pairs, at about So per head.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-09-10

= Sin is often the result of physical
ill-health and feeble stomachs. During
one third of our time the process of di-
gestion continues. To be dyspeptic is to
be miserable; dyspepsia is the foundation
of fevers and all the diseases of the blood
Liver, skin and K kidneys; d Dyspepsia yields
stOrer of health, DR.. Walkers Vinegar
Bitters. 43W4
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-09-10
CONTINENTAL
Life Insurance Co.
OF Hartford, Conn.
STATE OF OHIO,
INSURANCE DEP

INSURANCE DEPARTMENT,
COLUMBUS, August l, 1874.
WHEREAS, The Continental Life Insurance
Company, located at Hartford, in the State of Con-
neticut. has filed in this office sworn statement,
by the proper officers thereof, showing its condi-
tion and business and has complied in all respects
with the laws of this State, relating to Fire In
Surance Companies, organized by act of Con-
greSs, or by or under the law OF any other State
Now THEREFORE, In pursuance of law, l, Will
liam F. Church, Superintendent of Insurance of
company is authorized to transact its appropri-
accordance with law during the current year
The condition and business of said Company
at the date of such statement December 81, 1879
is shown as follows
Amount of Joint Stock or Guarantee
Capital paid up, July 90. 1874. $3.50 600 0G
Aggregate amount of admitted Assets
including the sum of $1161, ,34754 in
Company on Policies in force 2, ,G41, 1863 81
Unidentified Assets, amounting To-. 1S4 ,03G 95
Aggregate amount of Liabilities, in
Guiding s., 2,377, 765 for Reinsurance re
year in cash ..-.,' 8l4, $40 81
for the preceding year -. 1851 So
Amount of Expenditures for the pre-
Amount Of Premium Note Expendi-
lures for the preceding year 293,3 BOB 49
In witness whereof, have hereunto subscrib-
cd my name, and caused the Seal Of
SEAL.l my Office to be affixed, the day and
year above written.
W. f. CHURCH superintendent.
b. E. ORR. General Agent 5715 South High ST.,
Columbus, Ohio.
GEO. ESTEP,
lows Special A gent for Central Ohio
T EGAL NOTICE.-Frances E. Bine.
- gar John W. Fishback Albert Fishback
and Richard f. Fishbaak, all of the coun.
ty of Fayette, III the State of Ohio, and
Charles Fishback and Hugh Fishback
bothof Jay county in the State of In
diana, and Horace Fishback and Matilda Gar
rett and Walter Garrett her husband, of Madison
n n will a lEa mot
that a petition was filed against them, on the
18th day OF August, A. ID. 1874, in the Court o.
Common Pleas, within and for the County OF
Feyette. by Harmanas Ellis and Martha j. Ell
lis his wife, and is now pending, wherein said
Harmanus Ellis and Martha J Ellis demand
partition of the following real estate, to-wit: a
certain tract of land, formerly owned by Thorn.
as Fishback deceased, and situated in Perry
township, in Fayette county, and State Of Ohio
and bounded Northerly by lands OF W. Wilson's
estate, Easterly by lands of Albert Fishback
Southerly by lands of Lydia Smith, and Wester-
ly by lands Of Jacob Smith, containing IL acre:
more or less, and being part of n. Massie's Sur.
Yey No. 1920, and that at the next term of sale
the 18th dhy of November next the said Harm an
lis Ellis and Martha j, Ellis will apply for ar
order that partition may be made of said prem
ises, or if the same cannot be done without man
lIeSt injury that such privileges may be had il
the premises as are authorized by law.
Dated this oath day of August, 1874.
HARMANUs ELLIS, and
MARTHA j ELLIS.
| By II. l.. HADLEY, their atty, 41w6
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-09-10
LOCAL NOTICES.

Parties that want to buy their groce-
ries for fall use. will find it to their inter-
est to call and examine our stock and
prices before purchasing elsewhere.
G. P. VANDEMAN & Co.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-09-10

Helen De'Este's Dramatic Company
/ opened at Music Hall on Monday night,
with 'Luereeia Borgia,' which was rem
dered in manner highly satisfactory to
the audience. On Tuesday night, Gym
thia, or the Gypsie Queen was enacted.
Last night, the thrilling drama of Camille
was presented. The Hunchback" is on
the bills for tonight, and will probably
draw a full house. The troupe is pro-
nounced the best that has ever visited u.s.
A request was circulated in the Hall last
night for the troupe to play Romeo and
Juliet tomorrow evening. ~
= The receipts of the Fayette County
| Fair last week amounted to something
over 81, 900, which leaves the society some
what ahead, after paying premiums and
expenses. The Fair was more of a sue
cess than was expected. in every way. 1t
seems to be settled that this is the last
/ Fair to be held on these grounds. Next
year it is the intention of the Board to buy
new and roomy grounds; fit the same up
| in proper style: with a good half mile
track, and offer list Of premiums which
will insure good Fair. The free entry
and twenty-five cent system Of admis-
! sion will be adopted.
At an election held September 7th,
1874, the following named persons were
| chosen for officers of the Washington
Fire Department for the ensuing year:
President-E. B. Updegrove. ~
Yice-President-C. A. Palmer.
Secretary-Geo. P. Barnes. -
Treasurer-F. D. Bradley.
Foreman Engine DEPTH. E. Lydy.
Assistant Foreman-George DeWs.
Foreman Hose & Ladder-M C. Flynn.
| Assistant Forsman--J. P. Wyatt.
Foreman Hose Dep't-C. C. Laramer,
Assistant Foreman-David Thurston.
- Capt. C. ]. Philips, lately a we'll
known and wide-awake tailor of Chillico-
the, who has had 25 years experience in
the Tailoring business, and who knows
himself to be frst-class cutter besides
being an A No. l taller, has opened tail
or shop in Col. Yeoman's old store, and So
licits the patronage Of all who wish good
fitting garments. He guarantees perfect
| fits and satisfaction to all.
- The first of series of street tenn
perance meetings, under the auspices Of
the Ladies' Temperance League, was held
on Court street last Sunday afternoon, and
addressed by Prof. Stoddard, of Oxford
The crowd in attendance was quite large
Another meeting will be held next Sun
day, at the same time and place, and every
body is invited to attend.
Our Public Schools were opened on
Monday last under unsual favorable cir
cumstances. The rooms were completely
filled up with bright-eyed intellectual
looking students. We shall watch and
frequently report the success of these
Schools, as it is intended by those who
have them in charge that they shall be sec
ond to none in the State.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-09-10
valley House.

The Republican Delegates to the Nor
rOwtown Convention, on Tuesday last
stopped at the Valley House, kept by Mr..
B. T. Ready, who will always be found
ready to treat his guests in good style. His
tables are furnished with all that the ap-
petite Of hungry man could desire
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-09-10

There will be special communication
OF Fayette Chapter No IO3, R. A. NJ, Oh
Monday evening, Sept. 10th, for work in
the most Excellent Degree" All the
companions are requested to be present.
By order of the High Priest.
H. L. ROBINSON. Sec'y.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-09-10
: The Fayette County Sunday schc

- The Fayette County Sunday School
Union will hold its next meeting at Mar
tinsburg, September 18th. Opening ex-
ercises at 10 O'Clock a. IN. No prOgramm e
will be published. All are invited to pre-
sent subjects for discussion at the open
ing meeting. It is especially desired that
every school in the county be represented
GEo. CARPENTER,
A. G. HIRsT,
j. B. PRIDDY,
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-09-10
: Insure in the cold Ohio Fa

= Insure in the cold Ohio Farmers -
and save 20 to 80 per cent. It pays losses
by steamer, in threshing, and for live stock
killed by lightning anywhere on the farm.
1t is the largest and strongest farm COM
pany and the cheapest. For insurance cali
at Merchants & Farmers Bank, Washing
ton. c. S. S. LeBaron, Agent. 42w2
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-09-10

Two hundred acres of corn for sale in
quantities to suit purchasers, and feed lots
suitable for any kind of stock, with plen-
ty of water. Inquire of Peter Hess, this
city, or of Bowman Hess, six miles east of
here, on Compton creek. 42w2
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-09-10
MARRIED.

At the residence of the brides uncle, Mr. JOS
Alien, on Tuesday evening, Sept. Sth, 1874, by
Rev y. Z. Hirst MIR. r. A. Burnett and Miss
Lizzie Allen, all of this county.
Long life and plenty of prosperity and happi-
ness is the wish of many friends of the bride
and groom.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-09-10
GHERIFF'S SALE.

Fayette County National Bank vs.. Franklin
Smith ct al.
By virtue of order ofsale issued in the above
stated case from the Court of Common Pleas of
Fayette county, Ohio, to me directed, and in pur-
Suance of the command thereof will expose and
the Court House in the town of Washington. in
said county of Fayette. on Saturday, the 18th
day of September, at one O'Clock p. NJ of said
day, the following described real estate to-wit {:
Situate in said county of Fayette and State OF
Ohio and in the village of MiIledgville, to-Wit
Lots Nos. and in said village.
The above lands and tenements to be sold by
order of said cOurt in said cause.
Appraised at 81 ,20O 90.
Terms of sale cash.
JOHN MIJLTKAN, Sheriff.
Aug 20, 1874. 4Ow5 .prf sG75
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-09-10
Forest Home Seminary,

Bowersville, Greene County, Ohio. Rev.
R. Story, Principal. Fall term of IA weeks
will commence September 18th, 1874.
42w3
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-09-10

by putting down prices. Best Coffee only
25c. Standard "a" Sugar, lie.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-09-10

The Grangers of Madison Mills are
building hall at that place % by 80 feet,
two stories high. The lower story will be
occupied by Mr. Harry S. Crow, as gro
Gerry and notion store, the second story for
meetings of the Patrons of Husbandry.-
News.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-09-10

- If you want to save time and money,
go to G. P. VanDeman & Co.'s and buy
your groceries.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-09-10

= The stockholders of Pulaski Silver
Mining Company held their annual cleo
ton, at this place, on Monday last, with the
following result: Directors-Dr. S. c.
Roberts, R. Pitzer, E. c. Fleming, DR.. C.
Smith, DR.. H.C. Cof'man, N. Vesey,and R.
A. Robinson. President-R. Pitzer; Sec
retarT-J. c. King News.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-09-10

The reason G. P. VanDeman & Co.
sell more groceries than any other house
in town is that they buy and sell for cash
only.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-09-10

- G. P. VanDeman & Co. are receiving
fresh goods daily, which they are selling
at bottom prices. Give us call and sat
isfy yourselves.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-09-10

- Pure Cider and White Wine Vinegar
always on hand at G. P. VanDeman & Co.'s,
sign of big "T"
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-09-10
Corn for Sale.

Go to G.. P. VanDeman & Co.'s for
bargains in Groceries.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-09-10
FOR SALE!
Pure Bred Berkshire Pi,

1sISr- 1SsEEAsIITe EIEsa
A few choice pigs from the Imported
sow Miss Swauwick, sired by Imported boar
Ufinger, bred by Heber Humfry, of Eng
land. J. M. JAMESON.
31-3m ROXabell, Ross Co., Ohio.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-09-10

CastOria Is more than q substitute for Cas-
tor Oil 1t is the only safe article in existence
which is certain to assimilate the food, regulate
the bowels. cure wind-colic, and produce natur-
al sleep. 1t contains neither minerals, morphine
alcohol, and is pleasant to take. Children need
not cry, and mothers may rest. 97ly
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-09-10
August 18th, 1871
CHERIFFS SALE.

g HERIFF"S SALE.
The Madison National Bank OF London. Ohio
VS.. J. W. Haymaker, ct al.
By virtue Of Execution from the Court
Of Common Pleas of Fayette county, Ohio to
me directed, and il pursuance of the command
thereof will expose and offer for sale at public
auction at the door of the Court HOUSE, in the
town of Washington, in said county of Fay
ette on Saturday, the 18th day of September, 1874
at O'Clock p. m. of said day, the following de-
scribed real estate to-Wit:
Part of in-lot No IA in the village Of Jeffer,
sonVille, FaYette county, Ohio, and bounded
and described as follows: Beginning at the
corner of in-lot No 13, thence in a SoUtherly
course with Main street 90 feet, thence running
at right angle with said street 60 feet back,
thence parallel with Main street 20 feet to the
line of lots No 13 and a. thence 60 feet to the be-
ginning; containing 1900 feet of land. being 8
part of out-lot No II, as will more fully appear
by the recorded plat of SAID village of Jefferson
vile.
Taken as the property of j. W. Haymaker, to
satisfy the above execution
Appraised at Fifteen Hundred Dollars.
Terms cash
Harrison, Marsh 3 Watson. Att'ys.
JOHN MILLIKAN, Sheriff
August 1s, 1874 S9w5 $s,75
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-09-10
WASHING NGEON
UNION SCHOOLS.

THE BOARD of Education of
Il these Schools take pleasure in announcing
to the public that they will open the year with
better facilities for doing thorough work in all
fore. The services of Rev. A. Z. Hirst A. NJ .,
well known a successful educator, have been
secured a Superintendent, who with a full
corps of competent teachers, will use every ef-
fort to make the Schools second to none in the
State. New, practical and interesting features
will be introduced in the lower departments to
secure thorough mental training. and progress
of the Board to give in the Schools all possible
and needed educational advantages, and the bet
ter to secure this larger and better facilities
offered this year, and therefore the hearty coop
Grafton of all friends of education is invited.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-09-10
Great Auction Sale of Land
OCTOBER 9TH, 1874.

WYE will offer for sale, on the premises, to the
w highest bidder; about 17O acres OF
Land on the A q q. w. r. R., near POtters-
burg Union County, Ohio. This land will be di-
vided up into tracts of from 10 to 25 acres each,
and sold on the following very reasonable terms:
One fourth down, balance in four equal annual
payments.
Poor men, stop and thinkl A rare chance to
obtain home cheap! Z. NJ. BUCKNER,
2std Petersburg, Union County, Ohio.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-09-10
THE MERCHANTS AND FARMERS
BANK,
Washington G. He, Ohio.
Cash Capital, $15O.OOO.

President-JA AMEs PURsELL.
CaShier-MORRIS SHARP
Directors-James PurseH NJ. Payey, A NJ.
StimsOn, Z. l.. Ford, Jesse johnson, James M.
Willis, Morris Sharp.
Does General Banking Business! !
Receives Deposits, subject to demand or on
time at Interest, buys and sells Exchange, Coin
and Government Securities. makes Collections at
all accessible points. and will attend to any bust
ness intrusted to them, with Promptness and
Banking House in Pavey's Block, Court Street
Banking hours from y. M to Z. III. 2Stf
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-09-10

AgUe COnquerOr--NOQ Qutnine. NO Arse
mic. no POiSOnS.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-09-10
The High School I
Tine COIIrSe of InStructiOn

The Course of instruction
for this Department recently adopted and run
ming through four years presents to pupils spe-
cial advantages for studies of high grade, and
a thorough drill in all the branches therein nam
ed. Upon the completion of this course, Sur
passed by no High School in the Statet. regular
Diploma will be granted. Arrangements have
been completed so that under the personal in
struction of the Superintendent, special atten-
tion will be given to the
Natural Sciences,
Agricultural Chemistry, Chemistry Experiment
tai, QuantitatiYe and Qualitative Analysis, Nat
nral Philosophy, Astronomy. Botany, Geology,
etc. etc. Additional and expensive apparatus
scope, Microscope, etc
Non H Resident Pupils
will be admitted on the following rates of tut
tiOn:
Primary and Secondary Dep4s. $ 400 per term,
Intermediate and ColOred 's - 600
Grammar 'B'' Department. .---.-. 100 --- -
High School ~ 1000
So much trouble has been experienced in the
collection of tuition money that the Board has
tion must be paid in advance. No tuition receiv-
ed for a less time than from the date of entrance
to the close of the current term. Non-residents
who anticipate becoming members OF the
Schools during the coming Fall Term, should ap-
ply at once to the Superintendent.
Fall Term opens Monday, September {, 1874
WM. ROBINSON, JOHN MIsER, j. W. CLEAvE-
GLER, Board of Education Washington Union
Schools.
REV. A C HIRST A M Sup't
August 18th, 1874. 90
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human frame, and of strains, SPAWN, gals
&c, upon animals in one year than have all 9TH
er pretended remedies since the world began. 1t
is counter-irritant, an all healing pain reliev-
er. Cripples throw away their crutches, the lame
walk, poisonous bites are rendered harmless, and
the wounded are healed without scar 1t is no
humbug. The recipe is published around each
bottle 1t is selling article ever before sold
and it sells because it does just what it pTetends
to do. Those who now suffer from rheumatism,
pain or swelling deserve to suffer if they will not
use Centaur Liniment. More than 1000 certif-
Gates of remarkable cures including frozen
limbs, chronic rheumatism, govt, running tu-
mors, &c, have been received. We will send a
circular containing certificates the recipe, SC,
gratis, to any one requesting it. One bottle of
the yellow wrapper Centaur Liniment is worth
one hundred dollars for spawned or sweenied
horses and mules, or for screw worm in sheep
Stock-owners-this liniment is worth your at
tention. No family should be without Centanr
Liniment. Sold by all Druggists. so cents per
bottle; large bottles $1.OO. j. b. ROSE & Co., 50
Broadway, New York.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-09-10
Assignment n office.

NJ OTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
IN has been duly appointed by the Probate
Court of Fayette County, Ohio, assignee Of A. F.
w. Greene, and all creditors of the said A F.
w Greene, and of the firm of a. +. w, Greene
& Bro, are hereby requested to present their
claims to said Assignee within six months from
this date or the same will be rejected.
E. b. UPDEGROVE, Assignee.
91 0Ud
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-09-10
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Centaur Liniment.

g: u 3. J ]:
\ There is no pain which the Cen
A\ taur Liniment will not relieve, no
S4 swelling it will not subdue, and
R no lameness which it it will not
NY~H cure. This is strong Ian nguage but
E2&KGA it is true 1t has produced more
K HRR cures of rheumatism, neuralgia,
S-88B~lockJaw, palsy, sprains, swelllngs,
caked -bl casts, scalds, burns, salt
kEhIMthlE nar-ache &C. uDOn The