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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-10-08
SHERIFFS
PROCLAMATION
OCTOBER ELECTION
tuesday, October Is, 1874.

W ting Elections, it is required of the Sheriff
Of his county to give notice before the time oi
holding general election. by proclamation
throughout the County of the time at which
such election shall be holden:
In pursuance of such reQuisition, !, WIZ. G.
COCHRAN, Sheriff OF Belmont County Ohio
do hereby proclaim and make known that the
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-10-08

The Trustees of the several Townships of said
County are hereby notified that the following
number of Jurors are apportioned to their
Tps. respectively, and that they are required
to select the said number and make return
thereof to the Clerk of The Court of Common
Pleas, together with the poll-book within two
days after the said Second Tuesday Of October,
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-15
nE,s& ssrH - 5=-
saS
IN the Matter of the Eeceiyership 0S
the Estate, Funds and : fIects o..
the partnership OF E2vis d.
freeman.
3ecsiVcr

Of the estate. funds and Effects Of the CO.
partnership of DAVIS 4 FREEMAN, and has
entered Uron the discharge Of his duties as
such Receiver. All persons indebted TO said CO.
partnership are 10 render an account of all
debts and sums Of money owing by them and to
pay the same to said Receiver; all persons hav-
ing in their Possession any property or effects
Of the said co-partnership are 20 deliver the
same TO the said Receiver; all creditors Of said
co-partnsrship are to deliver their respective
accounts and demands to I: t said Receiver; and
all persons holding any open or .ubsisting con-
tract OF the said cU-partnersEip are to present
the same in writing and IL detail to said Re-
ceirer.
Dated, Carson CITY. N.v. {. Novenber. IsI4
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-04

PARIS, April 10, 1874.
Captain Roussan has made an Official state
ment Of the abandonment OF the Ameriuue From
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-04
THE SUPREME COURT.

Adjournment To-Day Until October
Cases ON Trtal-Decisions To BE Made.
WASHINGTON, May 3, 1874.
After week spent in the preparation OF opinions
on cases to be decided before the close OF the term
the Supreme Court will meet tomorrow for their
delivery, and finally adjourn to the day appointed
by law, namely, the second Monday In October
next, when the reading shall have been concluded.
great many cases remain to be decided, but, an
numbers OF them Will follow ithe decisions In GER
tain important cases, probably not more than
twenty-five or thirty opinions will be required
10 dispose OF the list. Among those which remain
are the late 20 per cen: cases. involving the ques
ton whether the act OF 1867, increasing the pay
In the civil service, applies TO teamsters, aborers,
&C., employed by the army commandments, mechan-
les employed in navy Yards and other like en-
plOyes OF Jne government working under contracts
Tor the departments or Is limited to those only
who have regular appointments made directly In
pursuance OF law or indirectly by appropriations,
&c, number OF claims TO Spanish land titles In
louisiana will also be decided, among which is
one OF Caleb Cushing; and also various condsca-
ton and other cases to which the government ID Q
rtv
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-04
Pho MONO COLLEGE.

Laying OF tho Corner Stone OF the
Largest Catholic school i'm the south.
MACON, Ca, May g. 1874
The ceremony OF laying the corner stone OF Pho
Mono College took place at three O'Clock this after
noon, In the presence OF vast concourse OF
people. The procession consisted or the Right
Rev. 7. W. H. Gross, Bishop OF Georgia, with a
retinue OF priests; the Mayor and Council OF
Macon, and twenty-five religious. civic and mill
tary societies. People were present from all parts
OF the state and the city 10 crowded. Ram COM
menced falling about the time OF the ceremony
which closed with brief form OF blessing the
corner stone. The college will be by far the largest
Catholic college In the south.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-04

OF course, as TO date, horse power, &c.
STARTLING NEWS.
II now becomes my duty to relate what fol-
lowed.
On Sunday morning, April 10, received three
startling kilograms. The first was from Lieu
tenant Bouteiller, q French naval onicer whom I
had employed IN consequence Of orders rom New
York to make = iu report OF the sailors view OF
the loss OF the Amerque. Hero Is Lieutenant
Boutetller's telegram from Havre, whittier he had
proceeded, as the real headquarters Of the Trans
atlantic Company
HAvRE, April Is, 1874
Public sentiment particularly among the
faring, IS mantlestiy hostile to the company
Accusations or administrative incapaclty and
wastefulness are widely made.
ANOTHER MESSAGE.
About an hour afterwards received the follow.
ing telegram from the special correspondent OF the
NEW YORK HERALD at Plymouth:-
PLYMOUTH, April ls-Evening
Derelict steamer Ameriqne tOwed into inis
port by TWO Bristol steamers.
STILL ANOTHER.
Ten minutes more elapsed and in came the third
telegram from Lieutenant B0uteiller:-
HAvRE, April 19-Morning.
The Amer1quc has been brought into Plymouth
by two English steamers. This news which has
just been placaraed. causes astonishment and
emotion.
ENOUGH SAID.
nau coliecIeu great ueat OF Otner information
regarding the loss OF the Amerique but there are
precisely three hundred and sixty-nve reasons why
do not give it. The first Of those reasons Is that it
possibly might appear supcrnuous; and an expc
rIenced friend has assured me, in confidence, from
an intimate knowledge OF public spirit, that 1t VIII
be unnecessary TO give the rest.
Captain Roussan's Report.
PARIS, April 10, 1874.
(santQtu ROuQQQu a N oai
ment Of the abanconment OF the Ameriuue FROM
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-04
ROMAN CATHOLIC ooNvoOATIoN.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 3.
Archbishops McCloskey OF New York, Bayley Of
Baltimore, and Wood OF Philadelphia; Bishops
McCluskey OF LOUSY lie, O'Connor Of Philadelphia;
and Revs. James O'Rielly and A. J. McDonough OF
Pnllade phis, have arrived here to attend the con-
vocation OF Roman Catholic bishops this week.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-04
FOREIGN TRADE.
Excess of Exports over Imports.

Excess OF Exports over Imports.
WASHINGTON May 8, 1874
Onicial returns made to and compiled by the
Bureau OF Statistics show a remarkable improve
ment in our foreign trade for the six months
ended December 81, 1873, as compared with tho
corresponding period or 1872. DR.. Young furnishes
the following report
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-25
Making Things Safe.

The First National Bank has taken advantag G
Of the "dull season" to rcnoYate the interior OF
their banking room and especially to overhaul
the fire and burglar proof vault and put in anew
safe. The safe is the one known as "Hal's Pat
cnt Dovetaed Tcnon on Groove Burglar Proof
Safe" and is unquestionably the best now made.
Mr.. Joseph l.. Hall, the inventor is Cincinnati
mechanic and has probably the largest cstab-
lshment for the manufacture of safes in the
world The popularity Of the safe Is, that by
doyetailing the plates around the edges OF the
door in q peculiar manner, the most powerful
implement Of the burglar, the wedge, is render
ed ineffective, as the more wedging the more
compactly the work is forced together. " is not
only in this respect, however but in Tie charac-
ter OF the material and the lock that the Hall
safe exceeds all others and to-day alone proudly
defes the highest achievements of the scientific
burglar or the most diabolical ingenuity of the
inceldiary.
The object OF safe is security, and security is
the first object sought by man having valuable
possessions liable either to be stolen or destroy
ed by the elements. The proprictors of the
First National Bank deserve commentator for
their enterprise in providing place where our
people can deposit their most precious valua-
bles with implicit confidence that they are safe
safe against burglars, fire, water or an earth
quake.
We are happy to note by its last statement
that the First National is prosperous, in spite OF
the panic, and that its heavy outlay in thus pro-
yiding greater safety for its valuablcs is JUS
tilted by its business. Its officers are solid
men, straight forward in their business, honora-
BILE, manly, pleasant and accom- nodating, and en-
inently deserve the universal esteem in which
they are held.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-25
Educational.

At the meeting of the School Board Wcdnes.
day evening, besides some routine business, the
Board decided that the present school year should
commence with the last Monday in August, in.
stead Of the first Monday in September.
Mr.. Ernest Vim. Schreeb was elected Superin.
tendent Of schools and Principal of the sd ward
school. Mr.. Schrceb is graduate of the uniyer-
sity of Michigan in the class of 1870, and since
then has been engaged in teaching in that state
He comes with the very highest recommends
tions, not only as fine scholar, but as an able
and successful teacher.
The Board were so fortunate n few months age
in their choice of teacher for the 9TH ware
school, that an equally "happy strike" for the *
ward is almost too good to be expected.
The object of shortening the summer vacation
by one week is to add week to the Christina
and New Year vacation in winter.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-25
soldiers Reunion.

When speaking Of the proposed reunion OF the
me mbcrs Of Col. Dckey's Cavalry and the lO4th
infantry regiment at Ottawa on the eth OF Au-
gust next, we were not aware OF the steps that
had already been taken ia the matter. The fact
Is, thai officers ami members Of these regiments
have been cor, spoHdmg on the subject ior Il
month or two past thclocaton and post olhce
address Of .he different members have been
hunted up So that at least five or SIX hundred
survivors have been brought into communica-
ton with each other; and efforts have been
made also to enlist Col. Morrill's regiment of
which large portion was recruited in this
count. in the same movement
No only have Eve or six hundred been com
msn!. al d with on the subject, but several hun.
Gied have responded, promising to be prcseat,
a.l VIC believe arrangements have been made
fox their hotel entertainment and for grand
banquet at the Clifton.
So i'll, not, as we supposed, a matter merely
talked If or projected but the day and the hour
Of the rc,ui1n are fixed and settled, the guests
have been largely invited, and the arrangements
mad for their entertainment.
OF ,oursc it Is not proposed to continc the gath
e.ing to the two regiments named, but all La
Sale county soldiers viii b. cordially welcomed
to iOn in.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-25

As Tie crowd was leaving the Opera House OH
Thursday evening their attention was attracted
by tie voice Of singing Issuing from saloon on
La Sale st. On inquiry VIC learned that Mrs
SchcyiEg, for some time a vondcr in things spir-
itUal, had been singing around cosy Bo,cr, until
bra:c the nuptials quite a company had gathered
and from all appearances were enjoying free lager
to their hearts content, Bowers, especially if &C
companicd with cooling beverages, are delicious
this swcltcrins weather, and We can't say that VIC
blame the widow for securing one even though
the boys were noisy. "Oh, for lodge in some
vast widows nest.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-25
Circuit Court.

In our last issue we closed the report Of the
proceedings in the Court with the case of The
People V. Ed. Morris, in the hands of the jury
At S p NJ. the jury returned with n verdict OF moi
guilty.
In the case of The People V. Hugh Henry, Of
Serena, on charge of selling liquor on Sunday
the Jury found the defendant guilty on one count
Fine and costs, S6S.
People V. O'Laughlin, same place and same Of
Tense. Verdict OF guilty on one count, and fine
and costs amounting to $40 were imposed.
In the case OF The People V. Peter Meyers, OF
Ottawa, same ohcnsc Jury returned verdict OF
guilty on three counts; fine and costs amounted
TO $50.
In the case of The People VS.. Thomas Welch
charged with obstructing public highway, tho
Jury found for the plaintiff, and assessed the
damages at so and costs.
In the case Of Pusey ~ Cullen VS.. Hufl-a civil
suit--thc jury found for the plaintiff, and assess
cd tho damages at sos. At the announcement
of the verdict, Mr.. Bull entered a motion for Il
new trial
At the time of going to press, case between
u Mr. Bender, Of Earlyillc, and Smith, of Sand
wlch, to recover money paid Smith for insurance
was on trial.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-25

Some of our justices OF the peace have com
planned to us of an order recently made by Judge
Leland, to the effect that before an appeal from
| a justice Of the peace can be entered upon the
Circuit Court docket, n fee Of 81 must be paid to
the clerk. The operation of this order, they say,
is about equivalent to closing out their business,
locking up the shop and casting the key into the
river The way it works is this: Jones sues
Smith say on II prOmissory note for 800 before
Justice Blank. 1t is plain case-Smith makes
no defense, and judgment is entered for 800 and
costs. Then comes Smith and appeals to the
Circuit Court, and his neighbor Blobhs signs his
bond. The papers arc carried to the Circuit
clerk, who refuses to docket the case until he
gets his So. Smith, whose only object is to delay
doesn't care a cent whether the case is ever
dockctcd, and the papers go into pigeon hole
in the clerks office and remain there until dooms.
day. Smith not only lodges the payment Of his
note by that ere little vancouver" but also the
payment of costs to Justice Blank and all the
other unpleasant consequences of an adverse
lawsuit.
Our complaining Justices also say, that there
are about dozen callow lawyers about town, al
of whom have had from one to half dozen o
cases before justices since this order was made
or 20 days before, and in each case they have ad
viSed their clients to adopt this appeal dodge.
This looks bad for the justices certainly But
there is another side to it. In the case stated
above of Jones VS. Smith, for example, suppose
Jones should go and pay the 81 docket fee, then
we understand, by the practice Of our Circuit
Court, he can take a rule on smith to pay him
back the So by o'clock next morning, or If he
fails to do so, judgment goes against him or his
appeal is dismissed.
Before this order was made, we undcrst and the
practice was for the clerk to docket every appeal
case sent in by the justices, and run the chance
Of collecting the accruing costs at the tail end
of the suit, though in contemplation OF law all
costs are paid as they accrue. This 81 order is
simply to secure the payment OF costs rs the law
contcmplatcs and do away with the old slovenly
practice. We fail to see how the justices can
suffer by it, though il may he occasionally nc0n.
vcnicnt to impccunious litigants.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-25
Nv. aw. i Nj. ,2M. sM.sM. ~.
SPACE.
Twelve lines of Agate make one square.

Advertisements not under contract must b. plainly
mark ed the length Of time desired. or ey MI BE- c3dlh
ued and charged for until ordered out.
Business and professional cards mot exceeding nvH le
Inserted at Ave dollars per lines one dol
NJ per line extra.
Transient advertising In All TO be paid strictly II
advance.
~ Yearly advertisers ulsGontinuhg their advertise
ments before EXPIRATION ofth contract VIII be charg
ed the full rates above. Extra charge Will also be nad
or dissolution and other not connected with the
regular business.
Local notices, ffteti certs per line.
II in no case will tnese terms be departed from
tN The date the slip which the Subscribers nam'
Is printed indicates time when the subscription expires
Persons who paid for the FREE TRADER should hi
careful notice that the date on the slip corresponds
the date TO which they have PAID ana a. once notify ht
publisher, OF any discrepancy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-25

Offer the remainder of their ladies' linen and
white suits, polonaises and lawn suits at Srca
sacrifice. Many OF them less than cost. Cal
soon as our assortment of these goods will be
less every day.
We will continue to slaughter our remnants til
all are closed out. Remnants of dress goods al
less than half cost Also remnants Of cloths
shirtngs prints, muslins, &c
Have arranged 4 special table for remnants
Call early and have good choice.
SCOTT Bios x Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-25
Excursion to Nebras ka

grand excursion to Nebraska is to take place,
starting from Aurora on the 18th prox., the tick
cts to be good for twenty days, thSug Oh the round
trip is expected to be made in much less tinc.
The trip will be over the C., B. q g. road, Via
Burlington and Lincoln to Crete, where the train
will divide, part going 10 WILDER and Beatrice,
near the Kansas state liac, and the balance TO
Exeter, Fricndvillc and sutton The profits are
for the benefit of the Organ Fund OF the NJ. Z.
Church at Aurora. Tickets for the round trip,
ST., to be had on application, before August lith
TO e. II. Reeves, Aurora Ills.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-25

The La Sale County Teachers Institute meets
in this ctyncXt Monday. These annual meetings
are una ~" management OF the county super
tcndtn, lG the county usually defray' por-
ton Of the expense. The object is to get all the
teacher, in the county together, have an inter
change Of views ana a thorough drill in their
profession. Usually from 100 to $50 teachers at
tend, and the exercises are conducted by the
ablcst educators in the state.
On Friday ing, President Edwards, OF the
State Norma school, viii deliver Il lecture be-
fore the Institute in the Congreg atonal church,
admission being free to the public President f.
is SO wei known as an able and engaging speak
e., that lr ".ll doubtlcss have large audience.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-25

The DRoUGHT.-What Il few weeks ago caused
uncasincss and apprehension, is now upon us in
force This region is suffering seriously from
the drought. Corn is curling badly, and al
though it has had good growth and looks well
enough, it is obvious, without rain at once, it
cannot fill out, and the crop will be very short.
Tame hays have already been cut and are much
below an average, while most upland prairie hay
Is burned up. Potatoes, which for some mystic.
rious reason the bug has totally deserted, will
nevertheless be failure without speedy rain
while apples and other fruits, that looked sc
promising month ago, are drying up and fall
ing off at 4 rate to show that the crop must be a
comparative failure.
The farmers are busly engaged in harvesting
their small grain. Wheat, from all accounts, Is
very light, owing to the work of the Chinch bug.
Oats will be nearly an average yield in this vi
cinity, while as to corn many farmers predict
that should the dry weather continue for two
weeks longer this crop in the county will not
average over twenty-five bushels to the acre.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-25

TRAsK-In calling attention, last weeks, To the
low rates at which very fine jewclry is being sold
at Trask's Jcwelry store on La Sale street, north
Of Madison, we left the impression on the reader
that Mr.. Trask was about to cOsu out his bust
mes, here. Such is not the case. Though he il
ale, unning jewclry store in another city, he
mas no thought Of closing his business here, but
will keep up full stock and relax no effort TO
retain that liberal patronage with which he
has heretofore been 80 kindly favored.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-25
N. Stiefcl & Co.

Are making great preparations for large fail
and winter trade They are manufacturing more
largely this fall than ever before. Our eastern
buyers have again taken the advance in the cloth
and cassimer line, SO that we will be ready tc
furnish you all with what you want in the cloth
inr line We are offering great deductions tC
make room for the large fall and winter stock.
NJ. STIEFEL ~ Co.,
The Square Dealing Clothcrs, White Cor.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-25

An excursion under the auspices or the NJ. Z
Sunday school spent Thursday in pcnicliing at
Dayton. From the scenes in the morning around
the northward bound trains, and the many calls
at livery stables FOR vehicles are led to believe
that il was one OF the largest assemb.aSes CT lit
tic folks which has lett the city this season. OF
coursc good time was had after reachin.: the
grounds. The DAY was spent in fesstin", swing
ing, playinr croquct, hide and seek, &c.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-25

Mr.. 5. c. Barnett, in Reddicll's block, having
reconsidered his determination to close on: his
business, is now engaged in making purchases
and manufacturing heavy fall and winter stock,
and to make room Tor it, will sell The balance Of
his summer stock at New York cost. Those
wanting full suits Of summer goods will never
get bigger bargains than Nj. Barnett i now
ready to Offer
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-25

5 gentleman residing at Dauw.y. .n til, coUu-
t., whom for conr.r cuee $50 viii call >,i--in>.
desire. u- 20 give his urighlur whom Tor the
same reason wc w.I. call stuggjus, sharp blow
iu. ny for lruai-hhorIy conduct, to-w.t. build
a;.- zen too u..r - -in,' door. We must beg
leave respectfully &, decline. W are not ac-
auaiuted with M-'Sto--ius and don't know how
he will take q sharp blowing up. Some people
ct uad 81 such .hing-, aad Mr.. SiiCgin' might
get mad and hur: vs.. Hadn't Mr.. Stiggins bet
ter DO the alow.ug Up himself: He seems 10 De
the party mos; Interested II hc is afraid to Dc
Il by word u u.outh, 'c. him send Stoggns let
ter: or II that .s sin unsafe. send HIM despatch
.r Atlantic cable. Any way, We don, see that it
IS any Of orr funeral.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-25

"Out Of the frying pan into the fire seems to
have. been demonstrated in the case OF Edward
Morris, for no sooner was he released from the
county Jail, where he has been incarcerated for
several months than he was again arrested.
This time upon the charge of burglarzing some
seven pairs OF boots, the property of Mr. James
Merton, and valued at fifty dollars. The way Of
the transgrcssor is hard
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-25
Early Closing.

The following document, signed 10y our dry
goods and clothing dealers, explains itself:
We. the understand, Merchants Of Ottawa, do
hereby agree to. close our respective places Of
business, during the month Of August, 1874, at
5 O'Clock p. NJ and on and after the lst of Sep
TENDER, 1874, at o'clock =. VI, Saturdays cX-
CcptcG)
Hoping this arrangement viii he equally rs
convenient to oar customers, and believing ii
will be for the best interests Of a concerned, we
would respectfully solicit their patronage as
heretofore.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-25

Mems summer shoes of all kinds will be sold
at cost for the next thirty days at Megafin's, in
order to clear the shelves for fall and winter
goods, that are now being made for his fall and
winter supply. This is no humbuC, but an actual
reality, which any one can prove by IN examina-
ton Of his stock and prices. Call and examine
You will have the proof Of the statement before
your eyes No. % La Sale St. Ottawa, Ills.