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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-24
Best Thing in The West.
Eleven years Credit. Seven per cent.
Interest. 224 per cent. reduc-
tion to settlers who improve.
A FREE PASS TO LAND BUYERS

THE FACTS about this GRAFT are-low
Prices Long Credit. and a Ret ate to settlers Of
nearly one-fourth; Ric. SOL, and splendid
climate; short and mild Ttlters; early plant
ing d no winterlng OF stock; plenty of rain
fall, and just at the right season; coal, stone
and brick on the line; cheap rates on lumber,
coal. &C.; no lands owned by speculators;
homesteads and pre-emptions now abundant;
a first-class Raj road on the line of a great
Thrcugh Route; pro iucts will pay for Land
and improvements.
IT IS THE BEST OPPORTUNITY EVEt
OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC, througi the
recent completion of the Road.
Tor circulars and general information, sd-
dress A. E. TOUZALIN,
Or................-.........-. Manager Land Dept.
.....-....... ..............- TOPEKA, KAN.
Jan2373
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-24
DIVIDEND.

F5NH undersigned, assignee OF JudkiDs and
~ Vance, will pay dividend OF Eleven and
One hall per ceDt.to reditors on amounts due
18th OF June, 1873 ON final settlement account
payable on demand.
Flushing, Ohio, ISAAC HOLLOWAY,
Sept. 7th, lS74-SW Assignee.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-24


N cure of all derange.
ments In the stom-
ach, liver, and bow
49, els. They are mild
! !; ! !
AA IN aperient, and an
(YNM > excellent purgative.
xSSS Being purely vege-
Vsf4 = $kst-sSesss-. ~gsl table, they contain
no mercury or mine
H - s4ssz- raj whatever. Much
EgEza serious sickness and
- suffering is prevent
ed by their timely
use; and every family should have them on hand
for their protection and relief, when required.
Long experience has proved them to be the SAT-
est, surest, and best of all the Pills with which
the market abounds. By their occasional use,
the blood is purified, the corruptions of the sys-
tenn expelled, distractions removed, and the
whole machinery of life restored to its healthy
activity Internal organs which become clogged
and sluggish are cleansed by 4yer's Pills, and
s. n into The ns
when reckoned on the vast multitudes enjoy
it, can hardly be computed. Their sugar coating
makes them pleasant to take, and preserves their
that they are ever fresh, and perfectly reliable.
Although searching, they are mild, and operate
without disturbance to the constitution, or diet, or
occupation.
Full directions are given on the wrapper to
each box, how TO use them q Family Physic,
and for the following complaints, which these
For Dyspepsia or Indigestion, ListIess.
ness, LanguOr and Loss Of Appetite, they
ach, and restore its healthy tone and action.
For Liver Complaint and its various symp-
toms, Bilious Headache, Sick Head
ache, Jssunslice or Green Sickness, Bill.
iOus Collie and Bilious Fevers, they should
be judciously taken for each case, to correct the
diseased action or remove the distractions which
cause it.
For Dysentery or Diarrkoea, but one
mild dose is generally required.
2 For Rheunlatisns, GOut Gravel, Pal.
pifatiOn Of the Heart, Pain i'm the
Side, Back and LOins, they should be contin-
uously taken, as required, to change the diseased
action of the system. With such change those
For Dropsy and DropsicaI SweIlings,
they should be taken in large and frequent doses
to produce the effect of drastic purge.
taken, as it produces the desired effect by sym.
pathy. u Ettt
AS Dinner Pin, take one or two Pills to
promote digestion and relieve the stomach.
An occasional dose stimulates the stomach and
bowels, restores the appetite, and invgorates the
system. Hence it is often advantageous where
no serious arrangement exists. One who feels
tolerably well, often finds that dose of these
cleansing and renovating effect on the digestive
apparatus.
PREPARED BY
Dr.J. C. AVER e CO., Practical Chemists,
LOWELL, MASS, U. s. n.
FOR SALE By ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE
L'IR>r NATIONAL BANK oFsT. CLAIRs
f. VILE. CAPITAL $4,000.
~ Bank open from A. M. until 3P. M. Dis
count aysTuesdays, at 10 al M. Money received
on deposit. Collections made and proceeds re
Dfrectors-John Lochary, David Brown, JOSEPH
George Brown.
d. d. T COWEN. President
WELDAY, Cashier.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-11-11
A Gratifying Result,

The result of the election in jefferson
County on Congressman, whereby Mr.. Cook
receives a majority OF only 2ss over his Re.
publican opponent, however satisfactory it
may be TO Republicans generally, must be
particularly gratifying to Mr.. Caswell him.
sell, and is its own best commentary on the
standing of NJ. Caswell in the county, and
The high opinion he is held in by all classes
Candor and a disposition to give "credit
where credit is due, com pei us to say that
all through the canvass Mr.. Caswel was
treated fairly by his opponents in Jefferson
County, and an unusual display of kindness
and neighboIly feeling was evinced tow ards
him even by those who were supporting
Mr.. Cook. On the other hand in Columbis
county much the same spirit was manifest
ed towards Mr.. Cook among Republicans,
and that gentleman ran several hundred
ahead OF his ticket. The evidence is IT, ere
fore, that both candidates had considerable
popularity at home and made splendid runs.
These displays Of friendship toward home
candidates in the midst Of hot canvass 90
far toward toning down the asperities of po-
litical strife, and indicate that after all peo-
pie will act out their better nature
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-11-11
New Foreign Postage Rates.

On the LIST OF July next comes into opera
ton the new International Postal Treaty
The parties to it are to have the privilege of
sending letters, newspapers, books and
parcels at a uniform rate from one country
to another. Prepaid letters less than one
half an ounce are to be 25 confines rs
cents), with an additional! charge for every
Other one-half onnce Unpaid letters are
charged double postage Each maritime
800 miles is charged l24 centimes Parcels
made up of newspapers, books, samples,
photographs, etc, are to be confines for
parcels less than fifty grammes in weight
Newspapers and other printed matter, un-
less prepaid, will not be circulated. and
unpaid parcels are to be treated in the
same way. These rates are 10 be reduced
as soou as possible, Tor which parpose a
revision shall be made every three years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-11-11
Scnri-Socal.


project for building narrow guage
railroad from Peoria, ILL.,, to Fond du Lac,
WIS, Is on the tapis Last week large
party OF surveyors passed. through the
towns of Cold Spring, Hebron and Sullivan
In this county, Who were engaged in run
ming line for the preliminary survey.
lhey report line of low grade with no
difficulty at any point except in getting
through the bluffs south of Whitewater.
The Register, Of that place, speaks in
terms of the highest confidence in the enter
prise. .,
On Saturday last, Mr. Isaac Foster, came
to town and sold his tobacco to Wilcox &
Co., receiving a considerable sum for it.
While taking his pay at Hovey & Co.'S, be
heard some bystander remark, "There's a
man that has plenty Of money" Who the
person was he did not look to see, but on
his return home, qnita late in the evening,
when passing the Wentworth school house,
be discovered horse and buggy standing
IN The bushes and at the same moment
man sprang out and attempted to seize
the bride Of his horse saying "bold on
there The horse being quite timid sprang
quickly one side and Mr.. Foster struck at
the would be robber with a trace chain w.
ing on the seat at his side. No further at
tempt was made and Mr.. Foster drove home
unmolesled 1t seems as if there was
general breaking out of crime as reports of
similar attempts at robbery are noticed by
the newspapers in other portions of the
state. g
The students of the Jefferson Liberal In
stltute assisted by some of the best musi-
cal talent of that place under the direction
OF Mr.. j.. F. Vogt, will repeat at Krebs'
Hall, Saturday evening the I4th, their Vo-
Cal and instrumental Concert, which WIS
given on The 18th uit., in Jefferson with
such market success. The Solos have re-
ceived special attention from Miss Nellie
Anderson, teacher OF Piano, Organ and Vo-
cal Culture at the Institute. This lady en-
joy an enviable reputation on account of
her musical powers aud is spoken of by all
as very fine vocalist. Mr.. Voigt is an ex-
cellent director, and will play Gram
March with one hand. As he has to but
one arm this is feat of much difficulty.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-11-11
"A M odel Cook Store.

No person visiting Chicago should fail to
call at Nos III Il l19 State street, and see
what is conceded to be the finest Book
Store IN America, the largest in the West
and probably the best arranged of any on
the continent. It's propr.etors, Mess-s. Jan
sen McClurs s. Co., are practical business
men, and we doubt very much if there is
person engaged in any branch of business
who more thoroughly unders lands the art
OF a successful business, ADD gives it closer
attention, than does E. L.. Jansen, of this
firm His personal time and attention are
devoted to the general superiutendence of
their immense business, and nothing escapes
his Watchful eye. About forty clerks are
employed in their store, each one of who m
has particular branch ia charge, and their
work is well aud faithfully attended to.
Symmetry and order prevail throughout the
entire establishment, and everything moves
with precision and care. Their store is
large and spacious. with every available
shelf and table filled with books, arranged
in an artistic and tasteful manner.
Upon these shelves we find in addition
TO the standard literature of ancient times.
in various editions and bindings all of the
great works which mark the progress of
events. the histories Of nations and clviliza-
ton, of W n and peace-the growth of the
religious sen iment, and the creation. rise
and fall Of o million theological theories.
Here is almost everything valuable in uni
versal history, from Genesis to Froude and
Ra"linson, in every variety Of type and
binding, the ranks being constantly rein.
forced with the freshest issues from the press
of the world. Every book of general value
published i'm the English tongue, aud not q
few German and French, End their way to
this house as fast as steam can bring them
to Chicago. But the proprirtors are not
satisfied with single edition of a standard
work. OF the eminently popular favortes
like Dickens and Scott they have some TWEEN
ty-hve editions of each, and of other popu-
lar authors in proportion; and these not the
cheapest alone, but the finest issues of the
most noted publishers
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-11-11
The Sinking Saved.

The combination of tonic, alternative and
stimulating properties in Hostetters Stom-
ach Bitters, especially adapts that famous
specific to the cure of chronic forms of dis
ease when the strong influence Of a long
protracted morbid habit is to be surmount-
ed. In chrouc dyspepsia, and liver COM
plant, and in chronic constipation and
other obstinate diseases, it is beyond I'll
comparison the best remedy that can be
taken. AS means of res toring the strength
and vital energy of persons who are sink
ing under the facilitating effects of PAIN
ful disorders, this standard vegetable in
vlgorant is confessedy unequaIled The
permanent tonics included in the prepara-
ton are associated with a diffusble stimu-
liant absolutely pure, and the tendency of
these elements is modified by the presence
OF Alternative ingredients slower in their op-
Grafton and capable Of producing more last
ing local and general effects For feeble
convalescents and IN al phases Of debility
it is the lest as well as the most agreeable
of restoratives.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-11-11
Health for ALI

Persons afflicted with any disease, no
matter OF how long standing nor how COM
pllcated, helped or not by others,-no mat
ter who you have doctored with from first
to last may yet be cured by consulting,
without delay, either in person or by letter.
the well known and successful European
Eclectic and Magnetic Physician, Or.
BARTH, who has returned to Milwaukee
after an absence in Europe of seven years,
and is now permanently located at is Of
hce, consulting and operating parlors, All
Broadway, Milwaukee, where he is daily
curing, after all else has failed, some of the
most-como licated and obstinate diseases,
such as Catarrh, Cancer, Asthma, Dropsy,
Fits Rhematism, Gout, Fever Sores, Ulcers
Piles, without the knife) General Debility
Nervous Diseases, Scrofula and all diseases
OF the Blood and Nerves. Partial Deafness,
Noises and Discharges from the Ear, oily
pus Of the Ear, Mouth, Nose and womb
removed. Sore and inhamed Eye Ids,
Blindness from Film, Cataract, Opacities,
all diseases of the Eye, Ear, Throat, Heart,
Lungs, Liver: Kidneys, Bladder and Womb
receive atten ton. Many diseases treated
by letter. Ladies and others in delicate
health, requiring daily medical attendance,
outside the city, will be furnished pleasant
rooms and board at reasonab bic rates, All
letters for advice with one dollar enc osed
will receive attention. Descriptive circular
on Catarrh and other diseases sent free on
receipt of cent stamn. DR. BARTH'S
OPIUM HABIT CURE positively cures
Opium Habit The only sure cure known.
contains noinjurious drugs, entirely veg
etable. In writing for he cure state how
1Onp tho habit hoe hon, rn,oS how
you now use per day, age and occupation.
Dsg@ Tape worm removed. Consult in per-
son or, address
$50 ). s.a " DIR. BARTH,
No. All Broadway, Milwaukee,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-11-11

The following is list of the transfers of
Real Estate in this vicinity from Oct. sOtb,
to Nov 6, inclusive: ss3
VIM. Stengel to Aurelia Rudolf, lots 5
and blk l, Chapin's add Wa,ertown,
$3.50.
Henry Baartz to Ludwig Rohloff, 80 a.,
town Concord, s2,l75. @ -
Ferd d. Jost to Theo. Kleinsteuber, 2 a,
town WATERFOWL, $llOo,. 2" 8
Amos Bennett, to Mich. Gegcnhamer, l
9, blk 20, Sd Ward, WATERFOWL, $lloo,
Thos. b. Weaver to DR.. NJ. N. Barber,
4, blk %, 3D. Ward, WATERFOWL, $l75.
Jacob Gall!tz to F. Wolff, 20 a, Water
town $4,000. H. Ia
FIR Brandt to Eugene Wiggenhorn, L 7,
blk 20, lst Ward, Watertown, $500.
Eugene Wiggenhorn TO FIR Brandt. J
= > and L 8, blk "a, lst Ward WATERFOWL,
$500 J" 1....t.'@ ~ - 5@
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-11-11
aterIOO.

On Friday evening last, between IL and
clock, some unknown person, attempt
ed to enter the store of Failinger Haese
by taking light Of glass out of the back
window. The Clerk who was sleeping in
the store, hearing slight noise outside, lit
match, thus giving the villain chance
to make his escape.
Charley Langloz who had one of his
limbs taken off below the knee, by the cars
last summer, we are happy to note, has re-
ceived an artificial limb, which he uses
with but few signs of lameness.
The party at the Badger State House
last "Wednesday Eve. was largely attended
Notwithstanding the bad wea ther .-Journal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-11-11
That Sheep Pelt Defaulter.

The examination of NJ. D. Lowry. for
stealing sheep pelts and wool from the store
house of D. Jones & Co., occupied several
days last week before Justice Krebs, The
prisoner was defended by Mr.. v W. Seeley,
and the State was represented by Mr.. c. II,
Gardner. Strong. testimony against the
prisoner was produced and be was bound
over for trial before the next term of the
Circuit Court in the sum Of $500 In de-
fault Of bail Lowry was remanded to the
County Jail at Juneau.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-11-11
Suicide.

Inc Dodge county Democrat reports tie
SUICIDE OF William Rusch of Lowell. On
Friday morning last, he took his gun and
started out for hunt, as his family sup
posed. When he reached the belt of timber
just south of the village, owned by DR.. L.
M. Benson, he tied the stock of the gun to
a shrub, and to the trigger fastened string.
flaclhg the muzzle of the gun to his left
cheek, be pulled the string, discharging the
gun, the. charge entering his cheek and Gem
ing out at his right temple, killing him al
most instantly. Domestic trouble is stated
rs the cause Cor this suicide.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-11-11
Stop that Cough !

Many persons hesitate to try q remedy
for disease, on account Of the expense,
connected with the uncertainty Of lis BEN
citing them; while at The same time, had
they confidence in that remedy, the expense
would be the least objection. With this
TACT in view, we make the following pro-
position Any person Suffering with cold,
cough or sore throat that Will call at f. J.
Schroeters Drug store aud purchase a
bottle OF HAZE S Cough CORDIAL, use one
half Of it, and if they then conclude that it
is doing them no good, they can return the
bottle and receive back their money
No medicine ever sold in This vicinity,
that produced such magical results. Don't
tail 10 try it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-11-11
Jefferson County Court-In Probate
In the matter of the estate oe Irs D Lonas.

IN the matter of the estate O. Ira D. LOUIS
:" Is = bury, Deceased
Nm reading and fling the petition of
~ Betsy Lounsbury, of the town Of Ixo-
MIA, in the County Of jefferson and State
OF Wisconsin, representing among other
things that Ira D. Lounsbury lately died
intestate at his residence in said town of
lxora, leasing surviving him widow,
SAID petioner, and six children, viz: Henry
ID, Benjamin G., Ira D., Mary Jane, John
rand Fremont, no constitute the family of
said deceased, and leaving goods, chattels
aud estate within this County, and that she
the said petitioner, is the widow OF SAID
deceased and praying that administration
of said estate be granted unto said Betsy
Lounsbury.
1t is ordered, that said petition be heard
before the Judge of this Court, on Monday,
the 10th day of November next. at o. clock
in the forenoon, at the Office of the County
Judge, ia the village of Jefferson, in said
county
And it is further ordered. that notice
thereof be given to the heirs of said deceas-
ed, and to all persons interested, by pub
fishing copy of this order for three weeks
saccessively prior to said day of hearing.
. in he WATERFOWL REPUBLICAN, a weekly
newspaper, printed and published ct the
city OF Wafertown, in said county
Dated the 10th DAY of October, A. D. 1874
By the Court,
AARON RANKIN, County Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-11-11
Board Of s upervisors.

The annual meeting of the jefferson
County Board of Supervisors commenced
10 Jefferson, Tuesday of this week Eusi-
ness of considerable Importance will come
before the meeting aud the session will
probably continue for a week or more
Mr.. D. w. Ballou, of the Democrat, Oh air
man Of the Board, has appointed the
following committees: =.
Equalization and assessment At large,
Edmund Sweeney. lst Dstrict-F V. Pr
per, Thomas Baxter. I'd District-W. w!
Woodman, Charles Phillips. Sd District
A. D. Wilcox, S. B. Higgins
Settlement Nth County Treosurer-W. w.
Woodman, D. w. Vail, Q. P Dow. ~
Illegal 4ssessmens-W. D. Stiles Frank
Zwiner, G. P. Crossfeld.
County Bmldings-E. Copeland John
Whittit, 5. B. Higgins.
Jail Expenses and Sher1's Accounts Aus
tin Kellogg, F. II. Brecke nr;dge, W. II.
Brooks.
Justices and Constable Accommodations
Whittit, jacob Widmann, W. e. Palmer.
Memorials, Petitions. ard Miscellaneous Ae-
couats.-St Paul Seeley, Thomas Baxter, O.
S. Cornish.
CancelZmg County Cr9srs--K. P. Clark
F. Fl Breckenridge, G. P. CrossGeid.
OEcc-s' Sciar;es 1nd Treasurcr's Bond
A. D. nilcox. 0. P. Dow, K P Clark, W.
G. Palmer, Frank Zwlner.
Higaoays AID e. idges-O. s. Cornish,
Charles S;oppenhach, EaIl Newton,
Ways and Mfens-Chsries Stoppenbacb
Edmund Sweeney, W. D Sites.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES. ~
Settling Wi:h Su.3eratcady, us Of the Poor
Earl Newton, a. Kellogg, D. W. Vail
Settling acita County Jlerl-F. V. Piper,
F. II Breckenridge, S.. Paul Seely.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-11-11
H1larrieo,

At the residence of the brides mother.
Wednesday, October %, 1874, Mr.. ADAM
BRANDNER, of " aterloo, and Miss MARY
DEMAND, Of Columbus.
In Natertown, Wise at the residence of
Mrs. James Hill, Nov 4,lo74, by Rev. G..
c. Cragin, Mr.. ALEXANDER MCDONALD,
and Miss ANNIE G. HILL, all of Water
town.. s. IL Il. a
In Fort. Atkinson, at the residence of Mr..
Frank Holmes. by Rev. j Brltton, Oct.
goth, Mr.. WILLIAM H. DRAKE, and Miss
ELLEN a. HOLMES, both of Fort Akin
son. + "a !. ...tss-st.. ..,.t
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-11-11
The Chicago Tribune.

M. Joseph Medill, has bought from
Mr.. Alfred Cowles and Mr.. Horace White
three-hFlhs of their interest ia the Chicago
Tribune property for the sum of $500 600.
The stock of the Tribune Company is $780,
600 at Its par value, divided into 200 shares
Of 81 600 each. Messrs. Cowles and White
sold so shares for the above named sum. be-
ing at the rate of 5000 per share, and
they retain Al Shares Mr.. Medil, now
owns 106 shares, and will ofcourse be the
chief editor, and have control Of the naner
Mr.. Cowles will remain as heretofore tba
business manager, and we understand that
Mr.. White, after making a journey to
Europe, will resume his connection with
the paper as an editorial writer. Durino
the nine years that Mr.. White has been the
chief editor of the Tribune its net profits
lave averaged $4,000 per year from
which it appears that although Mr.. AIedill
has made the purchase CT the basis of ST.
600, 900 for the whole establishment, he has
got very good thing
AS to the political status of the paper
hereafter, Mr.. Medill declares his intention.
is to put it back into the position it so long
and always occupied, while under his
management, that of an exponent of the
principles of the Republican party, and
defender of all its measures based upon
those principles, while al the same time
reserving the right to freely criticize, and
refusing to become the organ organ Of any
IiIque or OF any man, no mater how high
his position.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-11-11
New Feed Store.

A A. Samuels has opened feed and
flour stoge on First street, lst Ward, in the
building recently erected by Bolles and
Prochazka, opposite their carriage and
wagon works. The concern is in charge of
Mr. Thomas Samuels, gentleman well
posted in the business. 1t is tie. intention
to keep always on hand general assort-
ment ofcoarse aud fine grain, -four feed &c.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-11-11
Grand Musical Festival and Jubilee

The Central Wisconsin Musical Conven-
ton, under the auspices of the Beaver Dam
philharmonic Society. commenced it's third
annual festival and jubilee at Concert Hall.
Beaver Dam, Monday evening, November
9th, 1874, and will close Friday evening,
November 18th.
Prof. l., O. Emerson, Boston, has been
engaged as conductor.
Arrangements have been made to secure
as large and effective an orchestra as DOS
slble, which will be under the care and
direction Of W. NJ. Lock wood. of Rjnon
Wis, and the Hutchins Bros, of Fond du
Lac, Wis. Those skilled in the use of or.
chestral instruments are invited to bring
them for the session. ...
The German Musical Society of Beaver
Dan, Wis, have consented to aid in the
concerts to be given, by giving one or more
of their vocal productions. ..
Special efforts are being made to secure
em'neEt talent, and make such arran se
mems as wall conduce to the profit and
pleasure OF the lovers of music
JFe daily rehearsals will occur at 9:3O
a. M, and and p. m 1t is to be de-
sired that all singers may be present on the
hrst day and during the session.