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Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-07-09
Jamestown Fair.

y The Jamestown Fair begins this year on
the 26th of August, and continues three
days. The grounds of the Society have
been very much enlarged and improved
the present season-now containing 36
acres, arranged for the best accOmmoda-
ton of a large crowd. A new half-mile
track has been constructed and put in the
best possible condition at considerable
expense, and premiums. are offered that
will bring good horses. The Jamestown
Fair is always one of the best in the State,
and the Board are making efforts to make
it exceptionally good this year.
The premiums in all GLASSES are liberal,
Of course Fayette county stock will be al
ter good share of the red ribbons thiA
year, as usual,
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-07-09
No Excuse for Being Sick.

No person can use Boschee's German
Syrup without getting immediate relief and
cure. We have the first case of Coughs,
Colds or Consumption, or any disease of
the Throat and Lungs, yet to hear from
that has not been cured. We have dis
tributed every year for the last three
years oyer 25O,O00 sample bottles GREE
OF CHARGE by druggists in all parts of the
United States. No other manufacturer of
medicine ever gave their preparations such
a test as this. Go to your Druggist-Geo.
Goldsberry & Co.,-and get bottle for
75 cents and try 1.-two doses will relieve
you. 43-1y.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-07-09
New york Live stock market.

BEEF CArTLE.-The fresh offerings to-
day were 4, $40 head, making the total for
the week, 9,71O head, against 10, 400 head
last week. The quality was very fair with
comparatively few Texans, and large
number of heavy, fat cattle from Illinois
and Kentucky. The demand was light and
the market ruled dull, and closed weak at
about the quotations of Friday last, OF a
reduction for the week of q Gle. Native
steers ranged at 81 @1216, and fair to
choice Texans at 81 @1O19c.
SHEEr.-The receipts Yesterday and to-
day were $3.50 head, making for the week
$4,000 head, against &c 100 head last week.
Sheep were shade firmer, and prices u c
higher, with fair sales at 334 @6c; lambs
were easier and lower, or 7@10.
HoGs.-The receipts for yesterday and
to-day were 1o,98O head, making "A, $50
head for the week, against 3O,27O head
last week. None offered alive Dressed
hogs were firm at 734c.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-07-09
LETTER LIST.

The following letters remain uncalled
for in the Washington Postoffice:
Mrs E A Batey, H Beachey. Miss G
Brown, Elizabeth BOsted, j Bait, n
Barindley, Vim Bogenrife, L NJ Bloomberg
Geo Bryant, Maggie Brannon, E. Cooks
Miss S Grady, 8. G. Gilliland, Hiram Grave,
Mrs Anna Hays, Jno Hix, Mrs Jane Hays,
W P Hughs, Mrs Harris, C KOnntz,
S Koornfeld, P Kittrul, E Kimble, W NJ
Kirkpatrick, 7 L Kellew, Joe Mickey, Jno
Morgan, Mrs A Miller, A Morris, Frank
McGrath, Jas Sellers, Miss L B Stafford,
Mrs Mary G Smith, Mollie Sprinkle Jas V
Wood, o H Wesby. j F Wright, S Welch,
In order to obtain any of the above
named letters, you must call for advertised
letters
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-07-09
Cincinnati Live stock Market.
CINCINNATI, July 6, 1874.

CATTIE.-Receipts have been liberal,
and the market has ruled quiet but firm all
week for the better grades. Common and
medium qualities have been dull through
out. Prices closed to-day at the following
range, viz: Common grades, 134 csc; me-
dunn to fair, 81 @4c, and good to prime
butcher grades Al @5Ac. No extra cat
tie offering. Bulls-Receipts fair and mar
ket quiet but firm, with but few left over
unsold; range from 215 Csc tor common,
and 32l @4c for good to extra. Milcn
cows--In fair supply and fair demand, at
from $50 O0@55 90 per head, according to
condition and quality. Veal calves-Sup-
ply fair and market firm at from ~ @6c
for common to extra.
HoGs-Receipts have been light all week
and not sufficient to supply the demand
Market closed firm to-day at the following
range of prices: SIS 85@6 90 for medium
to fair, and Sc 1906 25 for good heavy
Extra grades would bring higher prices
None left over unsold.
SHEBP.-Have been in fair supply all
week, and the market closes quiet and firm
at from 81 @414c for common to good
sheep, and from 4@515c for same grade oi
lambs. Nothing of either kind left over
unsold.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-07-09

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OFFICE OF FIRE DEPARTA

OFFICE OF FIRE DEPARTMENT.
WAsHINGToN c. H., June "a, IA.
Resolved, by the members of Reliance
Fire Engine, Hook and Ladder and Hose
Company, that we part with A. Hamilton,
Esq, a member of our company, with re-
gret, and tender to him and his family our
sincere wishes for their future prosperity
and happiness, wherever their lot may be
cast; and we recommend Mr.. Hamilton,
who has been our Treasurer since the Or
ganization of our company to the present
time, to the confidence and esteem of all
good Firemen, and the citizens of whatever
place he may lOcate.
RESOLVED, That this resolution be signed
by the President and Secretary, and pub
lished in the county papers.
E. B. UPDEGROVE, Pres't.
j. B. KooNTz, Ssc'y.
The thanks of the Fire Department are
cordially extended to Capt. Geo. Estep for
reading the Declaration of Independence,
and to NJ. s. Dreamer, for the oration de-
liYered on the Fourth, and speech pub
liahsd, by request of Fire Department,
BY order
COMMITTEE.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-07-09
Pioneer sermon.

The historic eccentric and popular
preaeher, Rev. Il. Henderson, Of Ross eoun-
y, will preach to the pioneers Of Fayotte
and Pickaway counties, at Waterloo, Sat
prday and Sunday, July 18 and 10. Ser
Yice-1o O'Clock q. m, 2 and P. m. ZACH
day. Every person invited to hear the old
veteran preacher. AS. HO1IOwAy,
plarksRurE, July Z. see'y.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-07-09
OBSTACLES TO MARRIAGE.

Happy Relief for Young Men from the
effects of Errors and Abuses in early life. Man
hood Restored. Impediments to Marriage re-
moved. New method of treatment. New and re-
markable remedies. Books and Circulars sent
free, in sealed envelopes. Address, HOWARD
ASSOCIATION, No. 2 South Ninth St, Philadel-
phia, Pa, an Institution having a high reputa-
tion for honorable conduct and professional
skill. 5t*1y
NcuraIgias-Thep pain increases from time to
time, till your nerves seem to snap and crack jerk
and jump, and play all sorts of pranks, from the
top of your head to the tips of your toes the de-
mon shooting forth like lightning along one un-
into a thousand knots then attempting to make
a bowstring of another, sometimes in the region
short if you have neuralgia in its worst form,
with all the agony distilled to its most eXcruci,
ating degree, use DR.. j. Briggs Allevantor, and
in a thrice your neuralgia, with all its demons,
has departed, and once again you may be happy.
For sale by DIR. Geo. Goldsberry & Co, Washing
ton, Ohio. 5y1
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-07-09

-Saturate piece of bread or meat with
gastric juice, and it aeH dissoIue. This is di-
gestlon. Add to such a mixture little aIco-
hol, and it will not dissOlUe This is indiqesti on
Beware then, of tinctures, or tonics, or decoc-
tions containing spurious liquors. Shun all
rum "tOnics,' - and rely solely on DR WALKERS
VINEGAR BITTERs. the finest digestive invigor-
ant known, and free from the fiery curse of
Alcohol. 3lv4
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-07-09
Mr. Arcbev McKissick of Rockd

= Mr.. Archey McKissick, of Rockdale,
Penn, in writing to DR.. Wishart, says: Ny
son was pronounced incurable with con-
sumption, but hearing of your Pine Tree
Tar Cordial, we purchased three bottles,
day to this he has been getting WE'LL
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-07-09
LIVINGSTONE is Dead

For 30 years millions have intently watched
his perilous yet heroic struggles, and grand tri-
umphs, and they eagerly desire the Complete
Life History of this world-renowned hero and
benefactor, which unfolds also the curiosities
and wealth of q wild and wonderful country
we publish just that history from his birth 20
his burial. Now ready. 1900 agents wanted
quickly. One agent sold 1S4 first six days.
another 196 first week. For particulars of this,
our superb new illustrated Bibles, and oceans
story, address, HUBBARD BROS, Publishers,
Cincinnati, Ohio. 31w4
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-07-09
To Whom it NAY Concern.

Mr.. Geo. Gossard, of the late firm Of
Farmer & Gossard, is authorized to collect
all accounts of the late firm, and you will
Oblige by settleing Immediately.
Yours respectfully,
E. B. UPDEGRGVE, Assignee.
May Goth, 1874. 3Otf
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-07-09

CastOria is more than 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 collie, and produce natur-
al sleep. 1t contains neither minerals, morphine
or alcohol and is pleasant to take. Children need
not cry, and mothers may rest. 21ly
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-07-09
LOCAL NOTICES.
A Card

A Card
Having sold my drug store to CIave land
& Murray-GooD FELLows-I am bound for
the Silver Mines of Colorado. ALI persons
indebted to me, in any way, either by note
tember, 1874 All claims not paid by that
time will be left at the proper place for
collection.
34w4 He. COFFMAN
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-07-09
NOTICE 10 CONTRACTORS.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
II The contract for the improvement of the
road known as Allen Road, in Fayette county
Ohio. by grading, graveling, culverting
draining, &C, IN accordance with the plan, pro-
file, and specifications for the same, will be Of
fered to the lowest and best bidder or bidders on
Thursday, 9th day of July, 1874. Said contract
Will be offered on the line of said road by sec
tlens Of one mile, beginning at the North end
OF said road, where it intersects with the lower
Jamestown Pike, between the residence of
Eathan Allen and the village of West Lancaster;
thence along the line of the same TO the Greene
county line near the residence of Wm. Palmer 3
entire road will be offered.
All bids to be oral and by sections
Bidders must give bond with acceptable Sc
cnrlty at the time of making their bids, that in
case any portion of said road is awarded to them
that they will, within days after said SALE en-
ter into written contract with said En- gineer
BOND with approved security for the faithful ex-
ecutl0n Of said con tract.
Blank bonds will be furnished to bidders on
application to the Engineer at any time before
the day of sale.
The undersigned reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
The specifications for said road will be on file
at the Auditors office on and after June 25 1874
Bl0ders VIII be prepared with conyeYanceS
ana meet at the North end of said road on Thurs
day, 9Th day of July, 1874, at 1 O'Clock D. m
VIII start promptly at this hour and pass over the
road and offer it for sale.
June H. 1874 3Oy4 ' ~
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-07-09
Temperance WAS. rIeetlnc.

There will be Grand Mass Meeting of
the friends of Temperance, Friday even
ing next; on Court street, to be addressed
by Hon. Mills Gardner. Let every one
come and hear the License question dis
cQssed. By order of COMMITTEE.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-07-09
FOR SALEs
ire Bred Berkshire PIv

A few choice pigs from the Imported
SOW Miss Swauwick, sired by Imported boar
UHnger, bred by Heber Humfry, of Eng
land. J. NJ. JAMESON.
31-3m Rexabell, Ross Co., Ohio.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-07-09
MARRIED.

At the residence of n. II. Reid, July 2, 1914
by Rev. A. g. Hirst, John A. Britton and Miss
Fannie M. Reid, all of Fayette county.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-07-09
IA CARD.

A Clergyman, while residing in South
America, as missionary, discovered a safe
and simple remedy for the cure of Nervous
Weakness, EARLY Decay, Disease of the
Urinary and Seminal Organs, and the
whole train Of disorders brought on by
bers have been cured by this noble RENE
dy. Prompted by desire to benefit the
afflicted and unfortunate. I will send the
receipt for preparing and psing this medi-
cine, in sealed envelope. to any one who
RsOds it, FREE OF oHARaR,
Address,
Rev. JOSEPH T. INMAN,
| Station D, Rible House,
| S4-ly NsW York 0ity.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-07-09
THE MERCHANTS AND FARMERS
BANK,
Washington c. He, Ohio.
GOAL ITB M 3

- Mercury 1O6 in the shade on Tues
day.
= COurtadjOurned yesterday until Mon
day next.
- After tomorrow all unpaid taxes will
be called for by the collectors.
- A large crowd attended the Changers
picnic at New Holland on the Fourth.
- The Great English Combination will
exhibit in Washington on Saturday next.
- The amount of beer sold in Wash
ington on the Fourth is figured up to los
kegs.
- Joe Plumb won the gOld-headed cane
in the wheelbarrow race at the Firemen's
picnic.-~N
+ The ladies are still holding daily
g O'Clock prayer meetings in the crusade
Ni1terest---~-- ------.-.--..----- --------'-------"
Messrs Holbrook & Rowe have
bought out A Hamilton's stock of boots
and shoes.
= Perhaps the comet has something to
do with the intense heat and drought of the
past few weeks.
- The comet is now quite plainly visa
Bile about O'Clock. 1t will be most bril-
liant about the 18th.
- Five hundred loads of stone will be
used in building the basement walls Of
Joe McLean's new business block.
The corn fields and pasture lands are
in the best condition for rain that we have
ever known them to be. The barometer
yesterday indicated rain.
- A spring wagon load of people were
spilled out in Court street on the Fourth,
by the coming off of one Of the hind
wheels of the vehicle. Nobody hurt.
= The Wizard Oil men attracted a
good deal of attention with their street.
concerts for two or three days the past
week.
A party of Washington Odd Fellows
went over to Mt. Sterling, Monday, to at
tend an installation of officers of the lodge
there.
- Joe Mclean will have four good bus
mess rooms in his new building, and ex-
poets to have them ready to occupy by
December.
- Capt. Estep received a thorough
bred, regulation black-and4ta tan terrier, by
express from friend in Philadelphia last
Thursday.
- DR.. Cofman notifies all persons in
debted to him to settle by September 1st,
as he is "bound for Colorado" See notice
in another column.
- County Commissioners were in ses-
sion Monday. Their time was occupied
with the examination and allowance oi
bills against the county,
John Denier's troupe as pretty well
patronized on Saturday night, but the at
tendance was poor on the first evening o.
their visit. Too warm for Hall entertain :
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-07-09
Lost

On the road between Washington and
on July Sd, a light oolored
dress coat. ANY person finding
the same, will confer favor by reporting,
and will be literally paid for trouble.
NJ. B. WR1GHT.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-07-09

which will make the Liver active, assist Diges-
ton, Purify the blood. strengthen the UteTine
ana Urinary organs, invigorate the System, and
make you enjoy life as you ought Price 81 a
DottIe JOHN Q. KELLOGG, NeWYork. SIwz
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-07-09

This Sewing Machine gives the best satisfac-
tion to the user, is paid for most readily and is
the best of all to sell. If there is s'Dom eStic
Agent in your town. apply to DOMESTIC s. NJ
CO., New York. Ladies, send for elegant Fash
ion Book 3Twa
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-07-09
No. l "WESTWARD" BLOCK.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
In The contract for the improvement of the
road known as the West Lancaster road, in Fay
cite county, Ohio by grading, gra7eling, cuIvert-
ing, ETC., in accordance with the plan. profile
offered to the lowest and best bidder or bidders
on Thursday, the 9Th day OF July, 1874 Said con
tract will be offered the line of the said road
BY sections of one mile, beginning at the North
end of said road at the upper jamestown road,
line of the same crossing the State road near the
residence of James Straley to the village
of West Lancaster, a distance of about
35 miles, at which point the entire contract will
be offered.
All bids to be oral and by sections.
Bidders must give bond with acceptable secu-
rity at the time of their bids, that in case any
portion of said road is awarded to them, that thev
will, within days after said sale, enter into a
written contract with SAID Engineer, according
to the terms of said sale and give a bond with
approved security for the faithful execution of
said contract.
Blank bonds will be furnished to bidders on
application to the Engineer at any time be
fore the day of sale
I The undersigned reserves the right to reject
any all bids.
| specifications for said road will be on file at
the Auditors Office on and after June 25th-
Bidders will be prepared with cOnYeyances
and meet at the North end of said road on Thurs
day, the 9th day of uly,1ST4 at 10 O'Clock a. m.
will start promptly at this hour and pass over
road and offer it for sale.
J A. MCLEAN
June II, 1874 3Ow4 Engineer.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-07-09
500 OutfIts Ordered tn AdvanceI
zoo Pianos and Organs

New and Secondhand, of First.Class Makers.
will be sold at Lower Prices for cash or on In
stallmentS or for rent, in City or country dur
No. 4S1 Broadway, than ever bsfore offered in
New York. SPECIALITY: Pianos and Organs
to let until the rent money pays the price Of the
Ins trument. Illustrated Catalogues mailed a
A large discount to Ministers, Churches, schools
Lodges, etc SlvI
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-07-09
June II. 1874. sOw4. a. MCLEAN engineer
j q r U - "a "a A

FOreWarned, FOOre armed. Tobe fore
armed now when you are threatened with all
the ailments caused by debilitating SprinC and
Summer weather is to nuke free nSe Of
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-07-09
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Centaur Liniment.

n There is no pain which the Cen
y: . 4 & ]
A\ taur Liniment will not relieve,
N4~ swelling it will not subdue and
N no lameness which it it will not
NYN cure. This strong language, but
E&GAD it is true. Ut has produced more
ERM cures of rheumatism neuralgia,
s9g9@loc lockjaYs palsy, sprains, swellings,
,tI caked-bleasts, scalds, burns, salt
RbNpuA rheum, ear-ache, &c, upon the
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 q 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 pretends
to do. Those who now suffer from rheumatism,
pain or swelling deserve to suffer if they will not
use Centaur Liniment. More than 1000 certifi-
Gates of remarkable cnres, including frozen
limbs, chronic rheumatism, gOut, running tu-
mors, &c, have been received. We will send
circular containing certificates, the recipe, &c,
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 Centaur
Liniment. Sold by all Druggists. 80 cents per
bottle; large bottles 800 j. B. ROSE & Co., So
| Broadway, New York.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-07-09

AentS. -------~-
- The ringing of the City Hall bell at
II O'Clock answers double purpose. 1t
notifies the saloons to shut up, and also
warns the boys who are out calling, that
its time to ask for their hats. s-----'
= The romance on our first page, en-
titled "Laws of the United States,'' ETC.,
will be continued through several num-
bers of the HERALD, and will be found ex-
cellent light reading for warm weather.
A young lady who was about to be
married, a few days ago, requested Mr..
Hirst to make the ceremony short, as she
chad never been married: never had seen
any ybody married, and was afraid she
would be scared:
= Regular services at the NJ. E. Church
next Sabbath at 10115 a. nj. and p. m.
Rev A. C. Hirst, Pastor. Theme for the
morning-''The Unchangeable World" In
the evening lecture to young women.
Subject-"The True Woman" All are
cordially invited.
I - OOAA uuS1AdAIy anu Jam
troupe of Acrobats and Minstrels, COM
posed of home talent entire, will start out
on their Fall tour Monday. They gave
two performances here on the Fourth to a
full canvass each time Their vaulting
and trapeze performances are equally as
fair as those performed by large shows.
- The baseball match game between
the Washington and Greenfield clubs was
stopped at the first half of the eighth
inning, on account of wound received or
!. the hand Of the catcher of the Washington
club. The game stood at seven even in.
nings 27 to 80 in favor of the Greenfield.
ars, The game was witnessed by a mum
Der Of spectators,
Next Tuesday evening, at Music Hall
Rev. A. G, Hirst will give Scientific Lee
: ture for the benefit Of the Library of tn
7 M. E. Sunday School. The subject he ha
l selected is one of special interest, ,-"FthR b
j Air We Breathe.p The LECTURE will be qt
e cOmPanied with beautiful and instrqctiy
/ experiments by Tasso R. COffman, VII
.. has been for some time student Of Nj
p. Hirst in Chemistry and Philosophy. L,
: everybody go and enjoy q pleasant an
y profitable evening.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-07-09

- The ringing of the City Hall bell at
II O'Clock answers double purpose. 1t
notifies the saloons to shut up, and also
warns the boys who are out calling, that
itr Tina to nrl- cor 4l,n;r hn4-