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Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1875-04-08
THE BEST EVIDENCE.

The following letter from Rev. E. 8. Best, pas
tor of the NJ E. Church, Natick, Mass, will be
read with interest by many physicians; also
those suffering from the same disease as afflicted
the son of the Rev. E. s. Best. No person can
doubt this testimony. as there is no doubt
about the curative power of VEGETINE.
NATICK, Mass, Jan 1st, 1873
MR.. H. r. STEVENS:
Dear Sir-We have good reason for regardin
your Vegetine medicine of the greatest value.
We feel assured that it has been the means of
saving our sons life. He is now seventeen years
of age; for the last two years he has suffered
from necrosis of his leg caused by scrofuIous af-
fection, and was so far reduced that nearly ali
who saw him thought his recovery impossible A
council of able physicians could give us but the
faintest hope of his ever rallying; two of the
number declaring that he was beyond the reach
of human remedies. that even amputation couId
not save him. as he had not vigor enough to en-
dure the operation. just then we comm enced
giving him VEGETINE and from that time to
the present he has been continuously Improving
he has lately resum ed his studies, thrown away
his crutches and cane, and walks about cheerful
ly and strong.
Though there is still some discharge from the
opening where his limb was Ianced, we have the
fullest confidence that in little time be will be
perfectly cured.
iVEGETINE, but lately uses but little. as he de-
/ clares he is too well to be taking medicine.
Respectfully yours
E. s. BEST.
2Iw4 MRS. L. c. f. BEST.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1875-04-08
Useful Hints for the Home Circle.

It is said that half a cranberry,
bound on corn, viii soon kill 1t.
To make silk which has been wrink-
led appear like new, sponge the sur
face with q weak solution of gum
arabic, and iron on the wrong side.
Picture and mirror frames are pre-
served from fles by painting them with
a brush dipped into liquid made by
boiling three or four onions in pint
of water.
Should the top of your lamp be-
come loose, take it off and wash it
with soap. Wash the glass also then
put plaster of Paris around the glass,
put the brass top on again, let it
stand until hardened, and it is ready
for use again. A lamp never should
be filed quite full, ,as the kerosene soft
ems the plaster.
If sleep is taken after dinner it
should be in sitting posture, as the
horizontal position Immediately after
full meal is unfavOrable to healthful
digestion. But those who need rest
and sleep during the day should take
it before dinner. A writer on the sub
iect says Ten minutes sleep before
dinneris worth more than an hour af-
ter. It rests and refreshes, and pre-
pares the system for vigorous diges-
ton
The spare beds in every house
should be kept free from all covering
save light spread, and both bed and
spread should be regularly; aired
Merely covering up bed with blank
cts and eounterpanes will no more pro
tect it from dampness or keep it dry
than a pane of glass will keep out
light. The atmospheric moisture will
penetrate all woven fabrics. Many {
friend or welcome visitor has been sen
to an untimely grave or afflicted will
disease by being put into a bed ne
thoroughly aired.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1875-04-08
WHAT IS VEGETTNE7

1t is a compound extracted from barks, roots
and herbs. It is Natule's Remedy. 1t is per-
fectly harmless from any bad effect upon the
system. 1t is nourishing, and streng gthen1ng. It
acts directly upon the blood, 1t quiets the ner-
yous system. 1t gives you good sleep at night
1t IS a panaeea for our aged fathers and mothers
and gives them Natures sweet sleep-as has
been proved by many an aged person. 1t is the
great blood purifier. 1t is soothing remedy
for our children, 1t has relieved and cured
thousands. 1t is very pleasant to take; every
child likes it, 1t relieves and cures all cases or
iginating from impure blood. Try the Veeetine.
Give it fair trial for your complaints; then you
Will say to your friend neighbOr and aequaint-
ance. TRY il lit has cured me-"
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1875-04-08

A little girl was sent to the pasture
to drive home the cows. While thus
engaged she treated herself to climb
ing an unnecessary fence, from which
she fell and was severely scratched
and bruised. On returning home she
was asked if she cried when she fell.
why no. she replied; :what would
have been the use? ? there was nobody
to hear mer
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1875-04-08
EVIDENCE

The following unsolicited testimonial from
Rev. .: 7. alker, formerly pastor Of BoWdoin
square Church, Boston. and at present settled in
Providence, r. L, must be deemed as reliable ev-
idenee. No one should fail te observe that this
testimonial is the result of two years. experience
Walkers family, who now pronounce it valuable :
PRoy!DENGE, R. l., 164 TRANSIT STREET.
H. r. STEVENS, ESQ.,:
1 feel bound to express with my signature the
high value place upon your VEGETINE NV
family have used it for the last two years. In
nervous debility in is invaluable. and I recon-
mend it to all who may need an inVigorating rem.
OYating tonic.
O.. WALKER,
Formerly Pastor Bowdotn Square Church Boston
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1875-04-08

The late lamented Legislature is en-
titled to whatever of dfscredit would
have attached to the passage of the
infamous Potter bill, which attempted
to disfranchise the voters of Toledo
by abolishing it's Republican City
Council. The reconsideration was
moved by Mr. Pattison, Democrat
of Hamilton, it is true, but the Demo
cratic papers have been pouring Wit
riol on Mr. Pattison ever since, for
his ''perfdy'' to the party, and the
Enquirer has announced that his ca
reer is ended at the very beginning,
because he dared to do right. The
Potter bill was killed, at last, because
General -Grosvenor jumped on to its
putrid carcass, and held it down, till
the hour of adjournment arrived and
the Speaker was obliged to announce
that the House stood adjourned Sin.
die, while his Democratic conferel
were making desperate efforts to cal
up the bill and pass it. So sure haG
they been of final sue cess that the bill
was already engrossed and signed b.
the Speaker in anticipation of it's pas
sage. 1t will not do to pretend tina
it. failed from want of will by the mai
ority to pass it. That is too thin
o. S. Journal
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1875-04-08
NIassachusetts. License Law.

BosTeN, April 2.-The liquor bill,
as a substitute for the present prohib-
itory law, finally passed in the House
yesterday. It requires the Governor 8
signature to become law. The bill
prohibits the open sale of liquors over
the bar, but provides for license in
connection with hotels and restaurants
The Law also dispensesr with State po-
lice and seizures to enforce il.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1875-04-08
Raiders' Riot ID Upper LehigI1.


HAzLEToN, Pa, April 1.-The ex-
citement at Upper Lehigh yesterday
during the raid of miners was intense,
and there was perfect reign of terror
1t seems they divided their forces be-
fore entering the town, some coming
in at the east end, and others at the
west end. Shots were fired indiscrim-
inately- Many of the rioters were in
toxicated, and went through the hotel
endeayering to force the landlord and
boarders to join them. Some of the
inmates took refuge in the cellar, while
others escaped through the back doors.
The cOmpany's store was attacked
and shots were fired in the building,
but the Superintendent and clerks es-
capped. Persons riding along the high
way. ere stopped and fred upon when
they refused to join the rioters.
Riots are reported at Ashland, with
loss of several lives. All is quiet
here this morning.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1875-04-08

The bill introduced i'm the Legisla-
ture by Hon. S. N. Yeoman for the
condemnation of ali railroad beds has
become law, and action has been
commenced by the D. d S. e. r. r.
Co in the Probate Court of this coun-
ty to condemn the Dayton & BeIpre
railroad bed, preparatory to building
the narrow gauge thereon next month
Step by step the work goes forward
Xenia Torchlight.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1875-04-08

Said Missouri preacher "Tbere's
powerful sight of giggling back thar
in the corner, and it's got to be stop
ped, or the Lord will delegate me to
open the door and throw some one
out!' It was stopped.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1875-04-08
JNO. S. .F0STER&S0NS
Real Estate AgGlts.
Washington G. H., O.

IF you have piece of either Town or County
Il Property that you wish to dispose of, Give
us call and we will work to your advantage
If you want to buy & farm Or town property we
viii be glad to show you all we have on our
books. By stric6 attention to business prinei-
pies we expect to snare your liberal patronage.
GIVE US A CALL.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1875-04-08
Gang of COunterfeiters Captured

RICHMOND, March 31.-A special to
the Dispatch says officers of the Unit.
ed States secret service have made
raid into the counties of Scott, Wise,
Russell, Buchanan, Smythe and Mont
gomery, of this State, and arrested
nine manufacturers of counterfeit
money and a large amount of counter
felt coin, bills, dies, plates, etc. The
captured leader, Joe Mullins, made a
desperate resistance, trying to shoot.
the captors. The prisoners were
brought to Abingdon and committed
to Jail. Three other squads of mount
ed officers are to be heard from, and
they are hourly expected to come in
with about twenty more prisoners
The United States officers are under
the direction of Chief Washburn.
Government detectives have been on
the track Of these counterfeiters fol
the last eight years.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1875-04-08

Inc society here is rather mixed as
;t;oa i9 nationality and underlined as to pol.
ltcs' but, in the main. of the bi1boat
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1875-04-08
For Sale-Country:

For Sa1e-Country:
FOR SALE:
Il 215 acres of land adjoining the town of Wat
erloo, known as the Pancaost farm: VerysloW.
FOR SALE:
A nice Farm containing $50 acres of good
FOR SALE;
Il 200 OF 300 acres of good Burr Oak land,
lying between the Columbus and Waterloo Turn
pixies; q cleared, balance in good burr oak tim
Der: Plenty of good water on the place,
FOR SALE:
= 200 acres Of land within Y mile Of corpora-
ton. One of the best bargains in the County.
FOR SALE:
+ 11Ox acres of good farming land lying with
in miles of town; good house, stable & fences
EOR SALE:
good land; will be divided to suit purchasers.
FOR SALE;
Il 100 acres of A No.1 land adjoining cOrpOr-
alton; good improvement; for sale at a bargain
if applied for soon.
FOR SALE:
= "a acres of good gardening land 23k miles
from town: A rare chance.
FOR SALE:
4 s6 acres of good land, 2 miles from town on
Circleville pike.
FOR SALE:
7o,. Several hundred acres Of land lying IN
that will be disposed of at bargains. Other
property not mentioned.
For Sa1e-TO~
For sale-Frame house and full lot corner of
Hlnde and Main streets. EVergreens and Fruit
trees. Price reasonable
For Sale-A good 2-storv frame ho1,se on East
street containing rooms. sssfst1t
FOR Sale-A good one story frame house ON
E3ye6te SSreeG containing 3 rooms; full lot.
FOR sale-Large, two story, new, frame house
on Market street: modern improVeme ;s rooms
For Sa!e-A nice house and lot near Post Cfice.
eslrab1e place for a business man to liYe.-
For Sale-Tw0 good frame houses near Hind
ana Market street, will be sold cheap. &
street, rooms. = -
way, will be sold cheap
Court street.
nice grounds attached
ool For sale1A Sale large frame house Fayette St,
FOR sALE-A number of beautiful building
lots, IN various parts of Washington.
Remember our ONCE,
! OVER HOLBROOK & ROWRs
Boot and Shoe Store.
J. 8. FOSTER SONS.
Real Estate Agents, Washin gton
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1875-04-08

p1aaa. p1I.ates. and generally leading life Of
sa1e pleSsufe' and let the other train him
sen py early hours. nv tAr,,,a,..4. ~ l..1.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1875-04-08
The Disgraced LegisIature.

We misjudged the wisdom of the
Democratic Ohio Legislature. They
viii not part with those $10O reform
ers. After. an investigating committee
had clearly inculpated four or five of
them in direct bribery, the House OF
Representatives had the hardihOod to
pass resolutions exonerating the whole
lot. A more shame-faced deed was
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1875-04-08

9oto.-.. IL OIle aCcoFu, seemed
determined that tie hatchat shall re.
ii.;an,,! H,aln oarled, everything is quiet, po7
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1875-04-08

ques ton, as any one who has had ax
E5e Peaence III IN raising this crop we'll
Knows. knows Thus varieties which vua.... ~.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1875-04-08

- 80 ~ JSaLUus 4r0Wn;
or any man in town
Fralss her other beaux: then snrsI,
Sns viii run them down ' : =
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1875-04-08

-; .:iT-7~''-t ~ sves vuG 70 waIK, and he
VIII WI know what woman's dress is, -
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1875-04-08

ssJs We WItI'Sake u
the reporter conveyed
substance ofFather w
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1875-04-08

tnat Una was worth from two to fiye dol.
l isrs l an acre before the ditch was cut
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1875-04-08

this TINS attempt at the resumption no; Of
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1875-04-08

import both red and grey Scotch srSi "; We viii
cy FrSnfta sGa3 stones ana win furnish 9011- ql1
5Eieag w, ana satisfaction guarantee5 nlled
I SSianS 81 ana see US before yon rnrch asoWest
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1875-04-08

meets on the Wednesday evening before me
/ noon z Garis, n. p b. H. MiliIkan, kim
a; hammer, seTibei John Miser, G. n;
II. G5SSeSPI r ,; Geo " Gahal7n "A {,
IA MilIiksn, G. - e sr-ss ~
2dVail; NJ s. G
airst, Chapla5
HOukfus m
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1875-04-08

bffESe. ExPreSAever perpetrated by Pennsylvania
County Aud3presenatives during their widest
OrTect Terms Fgo G ivas sWestWard the of
yum takes fs Way.-l Philadalnhia
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1875-04-08

poSlt0rS ad
paper was
plot to des
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1875-04-08

FOR SALE:
\ Several hundred acres of land lying in
that will be disposed Of at bareafns Ofher
property not mentioned.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1875-06-03
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real
estate have been acknowledged
since our last, in the County Court
Clerks office:
James Mcneil and wife to j.
II. Shofner, 100 acres in 5th dis,
$1,000.
Jno. Y. Gill, special CON-, to
G. G. Grigsby, 10000 acres in
= dis, $3.50.
Jno. Y. Gill,special CON-, Jno.
II. Cummings, lot in Fayette-
Vile, S185.
Jno. Y. Gill, special CON-, to
D. 2. Holman, lot in Fayette-
vile, 1925.
j. II. Landess and wife to s.
N.Cast,5 acres in 10th dis,$175.
j. H. Landess and wife to
W. H. Cast, 153 acres in 10th
dis, $40.
w. A. Willard, sheriff, to a.
P. Copeland, adm. j. NJ. Hicks
and w. G. Dunlap, $40 acres in
LIST dis, $3,625.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1875-06-03
Fayetteville Produce Market.

Cotton continues dull with
light offerings. We quote low
middling, 1391344; good ordin-
airy, 129123; ordinary, 10@11.
Wheat more active than at
date Of last issue. We quote
buying at $1.10@1.2O.
Corn is active and selling
readily from store at $1.1O.
Bacon is dull, but little do
ing. We quote sides and hams,
13@13a; shoulders, 101@114.
Flour is active, selling at re-
tail $3@4.OO, according to quail
ItV,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1875-06-03
Grasshoppers in Missouri.

We have been favored with
the following extract from a
letter written by lady at indie
pendence, Mo-, dated May 28th,
to a lady relative in this town:
''Last year we had almost a
total failure of crops all over
this whole county, and now tru-
ly the hand of the Lord is rest
ing heavily upon lis. He has
sent a scOurge Of untold mil
lions and billions Of grasshop-
pers upon us. If they have not
reached you, and pray God they
have not, you can never mag
-ine-pen, ink nor human Ian
guage will forever fail to con-
vey to your mind an idea of the
plague that is now resting up
on this people. You will, |
know, have some sympathy for
us when [ tell you there is not a
blade Of grass, not yestige Of
anything like a vegetable, not a
blade OF fodder, oats or wheat,
clover or rye--in short, not a
single green herb OH the face Of
this part of the earth, except a
few leaves Oh the forest trees
that have not yet been reached
by them. [ can truly say l am
hungry--hungry fer that money
cannot buy--something green.
We have only last years pota-
toes, meat and bread. | was
fortunate last year in having
and putting up large quantity
Of fruit, OF which | have consid-
cradle yet. Such state of af-
fairs, you must know has
stopped all business and thrown
merchants terribly in debt
Then You can easily see why l
must forego the pleasure Of
making you a visit"
Enclosed in the letter was this
printed clipping-We suppose
from one of the Independence
newspapers
Gyasshoppcrs are so numer-
Gus on the Public Square that
our citizens scooped them up by
the scoop-full and barreled them,
when they were PIT in wagons
and sent out Of town. There
were 10 barrels full scooped up,
and allowing three bushels to
the barrel, would make 40 bush
els. One barrel Of them weighed
243 pounds; weight of barrel
20 pounds, making 223 pounds
Of grasshoppers. The whole
weighing 1916 pounds, taking
the barrel weighed, as an aver
age. Not longer than forty
five minutes was consumed in
barreling these pests.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1875-06-03
Special to the Observer
For tho Fayetteville Observer.


BLANCHE, May Doth, 1875.
The farmers of this vicinity
have planted more corn and less
cotton this season and are work
ing hard with expectations of a
rich harvest. The growing
crop looks very well. Although
the rust has made a slight APP
pearance in our wheat fields,
.'tis hoped that it will not seri-
ousIy damage the crop.
The latest feature Of our vii
lagc is the completion of a nice
residence by Commodore Rawls,
which reflects great credit upon
the place. Besides this there
are other buildin gs in the course
Of completion, which will, when
accomplished, make the place
lock smartly like Fayetteville,
Nashville, and perhaps Wash
ington City. Health of neigh
bvrhood very good. More anon.
TIM HOUSTON.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1875-06-03
w hiskey and Cheese.

In his address at the late an
niversary at the National Tenn
perance Society, John B. Cough
related the following anecdote,
illustrating the absurdity of some
of the objections made to the
measures taken for suppressing
the evils Of intcmperance:
A gentleman was dining at
the table Of a lady who refused
to tolerate one drop Of wine or
spirits on her table, and who
when asked to entertain one Of
the British nobility, replied, Il
can; but it must be understood
that neither wine, ale, nor spir-
its, are offered in my house"
This gentleman referred to as
at her dinner table said, II en-
Joy a glass Of wine, and l have
got in the habit Of using it.
By-and-by you will take from
us all our luxuries. l think
wine profits digestion. Did
you ever hear of a man who
could not eat cheese without it
hurting him? Then | suppose
you would deny ne cheese"
She replied, odd you ever hear
of a man standing under a gal
lows, and saying to the witness
es of the execution, Now my
friends, take warning by me
and never eat any cheese? Or
did you ever read III the news
paper when a man is murdered
in our streets that those men
had been eating cheese?' :"
Show me that cheese produces
nine-tenths Of the crime, seven
Ieights Of the pauperism, one
half Of the lunacy; show me
that cheese produces the result
that drink does, and by the
grace of God | will battle the
cheese Just as hard as the wine.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1875-06-03
Mz The elevation known

% The elevation known
as the Indian mound, in the fer
ry field, was opened under the
direction Of Capt. j. II. Bur-
nam, last week. The mound
had long been an object of Gu
riosity, and its excavation
seemed to confirm the opinion
generally entertained, that it
was a place of aboriginal sep
ulture. Transverse passages
were cut, the entire depth of
the mound, some ten feet, and
the dirt removed was soil, with
no admixture Of clay, showing
that the hillock is artificial
Half a dozen human teeth were
found, in tolerabie state of
preservation. One was thought
to be the wisdom tooth of an aged
man-another retained a mark
of decay that married it when in
the mouth Of its wearer. Pic
ccs OF bones were found, wheth-
.er Of an arm Or leg was not de-
clded. Fragments OF pottery
were also uncarthed, four or five
inches in diameter, of concaye
form showing them to be parts
Of bowls, and embellished with
checks of diamond shape. Pie
ces of cedar. decaycd, but show
ing the shape and distinctive
Ipeculiarities of the wood were
found. The exhuming created
a good deal of interest, and was
watched by many ladies and
gentlemen. The dirt has been
replaced and the mound is row
as it was before being disturbed.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1875-06-03
Things to be Proud of.

The good people Of this con-
gressional district may well be
proud of theHon.J Ohm NJ. Bright,
born and raised in our midst,
who has in his able and eloquent
speech at the Mecklenburg Cen
tennial made himself a national
reputation. We are also proud
of our new stock Of calico, do
nestle, &c, just received; these
with our large stock Of boots.
shoes, hats, ready-made clothing,
gents piece goods and ladies'
hats and dress goods makes ours
one of the most attractive
stocks in. the county. We want
every man, woman and child
that visits our town to price our
goods and wewill convince them
that goods can and will be sold
cheap at
MURRAY & MORGAN