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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-15

THE ENORMOUS WASTAGE of grain, SO iaeritoIh
with other styles Of Threshers, be SAVED by this
Improved Machine Sufficient, ereyy job, 10 more foa
pay all expenses Of threshing.
FLAX, TIMOTHY, MILLET, HUNGARIAN and
like seeds are threshed separated cleaned and saved
as easily and perfectly Wheat, Oats Rye Barley
AN EXTRA PRICE is usually pais for grain ard
seeds cleaned by this machine, for extra cleanliness
IN THE WET GRAIN of 1875, these were substan.
tally the ONLY MACHINES that could run with profit
or economy, doing FAST, thorough and perfect work,
'oAea o1sess ua~lg Jo2ed
ALL GRAIN, TINE and MONEY wasting comr!ica-
tons such 10 "Eodles AVrIe, Saddles "Beaters,"
"Piohers,7 &C. esstfy dlpo.etd ini less than
Orlehalf the usual Gears Belts BoIee and Journalist
easier managed; more durable Light rRnning cost
y REPAIRS dust; no fttcrings" to clean uy; not
troubled by adverse winds, rain storms
FARMERS and GRAIN RAIsERs who are postti
In the largo saving made by II will not employ ifc
rior and wasteful machines, but will insii On this
improved Thresher doing their work.
-FOUR SIZES made for G, g, 10 and i. l:o-se
Powers. Also specially Of STPARAToRs, del LU
and made EXPRESSLY FOR sTEAM povJR.
TWO STYLES OF HORSE POWERS Vi: CIR IN.
proved cripple Gear" and our "splr Speed" NcJi
bury Style, both Mounted on f0u- Wheel
IL INTERESTED In Threshing or Grain Eaaing,
apply TO our nearest Doekr, VSie 10 fr Ia TIA.
ted Circular Gent frtc gong fua particulars e SIZES
Styles, Prioss,TesIs, -.
Nichols, Shepard Dc Co.,
BATTLE CREEK, NIcE.
1lied at lowest factory prices by F. b. SWEETSER, a
ottawa. Ills.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-11
The Old Family Journal
TUE LtST WISH.

'"S - s., ir.
Hav, q head ior iy complies w,rd.ncs, hand Tor
i,s sutts- si.t
She sun wih sh.-'. t'' @ .U-'s ''o ''n' 600. my
course '.ri +" s 90 ,.,.,. -
would uot t'', dos, i''-- eyes '"'1'- ''s"' ID
lf ODD ...'t trt. l..
Aai .or ne sake o.. 'o.i, ''' s''o' ID va! y
We 80 't'' 30,
by u" love WIS POE ''' .'.' "S'N' wan
t'U See. ..l ''"t s.4'- -''0"'
,,.,.,...f, .,... morning. IN tbs eager flush Of
..,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-11
For SAMUEL HOWELL,

Agent 40 Chlricst0wD, ". Va.
s Copy. Tcste-
&. BENNETT, Auditor.
F-bsusrf Go, l,I6-at.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-11
"EVERETT HOUSE."
Corner Queen and Burke Streets,
MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA.
William Rutledge, Proprietor.

'E'HlS popular House has been thoroughly reno.
L Vated, and the present proprietor who as
sumed charge on the LIT ofApril, is now prepared
to accommodate guests in the most comfortable
and satisfactory manner. The house contains n
chambers. all Of which have been Handsomely fur
nished with new furniture
TIE TABLE will be well supplied with the best
the marketanords. prepared by experienced cools
re- Charges Moderate.
THE BAR viii be supplied with choice varie.
Of Pure Wines and Liquors
Abundant Stable room. with attentive OstIers.
ted 10 give me a call
May e.. 1873.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-11
District No. 5. Harper'S Ferry.

Beginning on the Shenandoah River corner %
No. 8. thence down said River o. the mouth OF
Cat Tail Run. theme. p. with No. Q, Co the top oi
Blue Ridge Mountain, thence down said Mountain
with the Loud0u1 line Oh the Potomac kivrF,
theme. u1 the Potomac River % The Garner ol
No. E. ou the Lands ot Flanagan and Knott,
tb.tc, 20. with District 40. 4, o. The corner OF
Scb1.I Districts 40. 9 and g. thence IN a direct
straight lue South with The lines of
Distress ana 3 20 the Chsrlostowu,
KsHlet11n aud Buomery Turnpike where said
road crosse, the Lands of 7. J. Manning, next %
ilr land uf j. ~. Glenn formerly Noole'>' and
corner O. $50. g. theme, with the B.oomcry Branch
OF said load 90 iAc Beginning.
ORDERED thattbe President of the Court is
hereby authorized and directed 20 have the Re
Districtug o., the County as above laid OF and
designated recorded iu Toe order Book az the Jan
ua-y Term, 1876. OF tae County Court. O. take
giIe. tat theu.xt general election of county oil
GERS 90 this County. and that an District officers
shall be elected by ,he qualified voters within the
bound, ot said respective Districts no all future
elections. a Copy.
Tcte. TuoS. a. MOORE,
Cleik.
March /, 1S-6-Gt
N5r-ff and ffs.f.tar T.rv
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-11

Auditors Certificate.

4 JblIOES Certificate nt Authority auihoilz,
Y ing the lnltea State BRANCH a. o.. No,sl II
hhlii~u AND VI thCAt > III lN9O NAN'L
60 or -'Nb"N Az" E''iN - l. L." 90 'g"ts'e
.e' business OF Insurance iA t-t N'1to "' " es'
Virginia
Tisl9"oe.ay :, % ccIr OF ne Arfr0. Statement q
s....--.-. .,,..ia. %. .,-,li.;,- ,f ,p. North
Brush end Mercantile Insurance Company OF
g.. iart lrg on The l>t day %, January, 1876,
made to the Auditor Of West Virginia pursuant 20
the law said STATE:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-11
Notice.

HAVING recently suffered couside,,,l,
L fires in NY woods. On ni, lands on n, ia
side of the Shenandoah river. oriers,iree Ear L1f
tresspasses by hnntsmcn, and hsviro ,, : I'VE I'VE
chased of Mrs, Mckeyiit her Kcs. flal'"' ~
% Mountain tracts OF land, (latr Chsrlsi. sc
lattertract stretching from near nv Sbeelrr6 L'
ry along The river nearly TO "Burs F,ll. Ss ..i
neen much iresspasscd npon, hereby give rut'.
notice that ] am determined to prosecB,e l.e,e
Hereafter offend by tresspassirg ON spv vi We vie
oa ma-., 10. =, WIN. LGCAS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-11

Beginning at the Corner OF Jefferson and
Clarke Counties. GA the top of the Blue Ridge
Mountain. thence along said mountain on the
Loudouu line 20 the Corner OF School Districts
No D. and 10. thence y. ". ia straight line,
crossing the Shenandoah River no tbe Walraven
Dam. thence In said straight line, crossing the
Winchester ard Potomac Railroad, In the line OF
BcckUith and Flogg. thence until 10 inersects
the line OF District no. oa the land OF lohn q.
Shirley. thence s. W. in the line Of No to the
Intersection of the Clarke Couaty line, where the
Winchester and Potomac Railroad crosses iato
Clarke County. Virginia, thence >. l.. along
Clarke County line % The beginning.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-11
A KEEPSAKE FOR ALL.
Holiday Goods +!
Substantial. Useful, Ornamental

~ T1 nELLER is now opening at his
4. H.. - Drug aud Fancy Store on the
Court House square, the most select and bcauti-
ful assortment OF Holiday Presents ever offered
IN this market In addition o. his large aud gen.
era stock OF Perlumrries Toilet Soaps. Hair and
Tooth Bushes Combs, Pocket Books, Cigar Ca
ses. and Fancy Toilet Articles generally he has
carefully selected from the best houses OF Phila-
delphia and Baltimore, at least specimen copy
OF almost every thing unique, new or beautiful
that the needs Of the has produced. lie in
yites his friends and the public to examine stock,
as be can but euumeratc snuoEs; 40 endless va
riety OF articles
BJlss, Hymn on Prayer Eoofs, ,]edati-
f,,Hy boHadl Fho'ogropA AijBms, Sted Eagra-
rings, CiTomos Of al sizes and al oil prices,
Bolemean Eases, Toilet Scts, Writing Desks,
liort Boyes, NoHo Cards. StereoScopic Hie,cs.
Book Racks Corner and Side Brackets. Papa
Hol}Ts Card Receirers, dc, &c,
With large and carefully selected assort-
ment of Chi,dgens BOOKS, aud TOYS from
Penny Whistle 20 q Locomotive.
Na With many thanks for the liberal patron
age extended the last iolyday season. it is hoped
that with a much larger aud by far more attrac
tive supply. his good friends may fad something
70 suit all tastes and at all prices Call early and
choice. the desire is quick sales ana but
q moderate prodt.
December Is, 1875.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-11
District 10. 8. CharlestoWn.

b ginning on ,h t1p Of The Blu, Ridge Noun
tain aud correr 20 so. l. thence y. ". With No.
o. The intersection lin. in 80. ou The iaud OF
John g.. Shirley. thence y. e.. with District No. 2
t1 Browns shop ou Oh, Bl'timIr, mad Chic Rail
Road. thence with the said Railroad y. E Co the
intersection % the W.rm Spring road the nee
=. T. il a straight line, crossing the Caar,est'wn
aud Shephcrd-tHwu road at a polns where the
land. .f Jam n. Moore aud Wm. b. Daniel, c.r-
uar au said road. and on IN straight line o. abe
intersection oi the line 20. D.strig, No D. leaving
Fo.gt iu District SO. 8, and NrN chtci 90 District
$50. e. taerc, South in straight hnr, with Dis
t-lct $50. to the Ihari'stlWn. haUigtOVn and
BIuumery Turauikc. 20 the point wh.r. said road
crosses E. =. Nluriuc's Acd. next o. The land o.
james ". Glenn, formerly Moorc's) thence with
tine }loomcrv Branch oft sIIi road "a the Nhcuan-
dulb River. leaving the saw Nal, and sash Fac
slr, iu District NO. 5 thence down SAID River 90
th.mcuth Of Cat Tail Run, o. nee Eastiu straight
Iac t. the t,p o: Oh. Blue Ridge NJuaoin, tn
Beginning
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-11

Boot and shoe Making.
REpAIRING. &C.

TIME undersigned has removed bis Shop 10 The
building on the corner of Main aud samuel
sireets-three doors West OF the Presbyterian
cbnrcb The character of the work done by the
snh.criber is well known and appreciated by ine
ci,;zcrs of Chafestown and vicinity. Ii is hardly
oass,v to ada that he will endeavcr 10 sustain
his reputation as a reliable workman, and will ex-
Ccute promptly and at reasonable rates al orders
Given him-ether for New work or Repairing
s''" MN JOHN AVIS OF wm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-11

Wholesale price sl5.Oo per doz.; Hall doz. 55O {;
Rows sizes $1,000 per dazen' Hall doz W ;
Retail price-Mep's l.5O zach; Boys l.23 each.
! furnish the same shirts inished IN tae oes'
manner for 30 cents each. additional Repre-
sentcd bv the above cut, Cuffs are made, Sie' YES
cut. the Shirts can be hn she'd By any ore compe-
tent TO sew straight seam it is only necessary
10 sew on the cues, put in the sleeves aud sew up
the side scans. ,-r,,,,,,v
lamar s. 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-11

Head and Foot Stones, Nantes, Statues and
Carving. in all its various branches, and all
work IN their business. III orders promptly filled
at the lowest rate, and shortest notice aud alwork
delivered and put up, and guaranteed to suit pur,
chasers. If not. no sale. Please call and see and
Judge for yourselves before purchasing elsewhere,
and patrouize Home Manufacturers.
The subscribers have also importation theirshop
in Martnsburg. where they will give prompt at
tertiou to all work entrusted to them.
DIEHL BRO.
Charlcstown, July IS, lsG7-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-11
DAVID II. CocEarLJ. JOSEPH Il. CocKRiLL
DAVID Il. COCKBlLL & SON,
Architects and Builders,
JEFFERSON COUNTY, VA.

nUR experiencein the business which weadver-
Z tise to conduct, and our thorough acquaint-
auce with it in all its branches, enable Us to assure
the public that any work entrusted to US win be
executed in the most workmanlike manner, and
with the utmost dispatch. Having stood to their
posts in the Confederate army during the four
years' struggle which it so mGnfully encountered,
they have located in their native county, where
their services are offered in building up the waste
places AID carrying out practical reconstruction.
Particular attention given at all times TO the
drawing of plans and specifications; and in the
construction OF
GEONETRICAL STIR WAYS,
where calculation is required. they confident
atthey cannot be surpassed by any workmen in
the Valley of Virginia,
szS~ Being we'll known in the community, sey
deem il unnecessary to say more, than that orders
left for them will receive prompt attention.
April .. lSGS-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-11
District No. .. Middlcway.

Beginning ia the Clarke County liae and Cor
ucrt1 District so I, thence y. 3. in q straight
line to Brown, Shop now DslubauSh'sl on the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, thence y. W. with
the Baltimore aud Ohio Railroad O. the Berkeley
line. thence s. ". With the Berkeley line d
Camrbel's Ford ou the Op.qu1u Greek. and Cor
urr O. Clarke County. thence :. L. with the
Clarke County line 90 ,bc Beginning.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-11
WITH GiSE CAPITAL It'd assists O
RsONE TIEAN e0.0OO,OOO.

! An prepared 20 write policies on Dwellings
and Contcnts Store Houses and Contents /;
Mills Factories and all good in.urable property
at lowest current rates. Farm Dwellings a
specially. ! will give my personal attention to
viewing, making diagrams and furnishing such
other needed Information u all parties desiring
t. insure. BY customers will be furnished from
time t. time, Blotters, calendars as well as
printed matter. showing the conditions Of the
Companies IN which they are insured.
have given my constant attention 10 the In
surance business for the past six years, and being
so generally known throughout the County, do
not think it ne ccssary 20 give references. Par
ties in,uring with me may rest assured that their
policies will be properly written. and that time
Is notice will b. given them 10 date Of 5xpira-
iion. Ny residence will be at CharlestUwn after
April the first, lS!G-untl that time, | will visit
Charlestown every Tuesday d Friday. or any
communications addressed tn me at Weyerton.
Md, will receive my attention.
Very Respectfully,
K. 4. ALEXANDER
General Insurance Agent.
December ., ls7j-Iy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-11
JEFFERSON COUNTY
Ra-Distgicted.
State of West Virginia,
JsGersoa County, SIT.

veutiepa OiIH'g S~''
10 tue C2 7, Curt , 2adDv.
4 n Couutr Court continued and held Tor said
County. the 18th day ct January, 1876, the
following order was made aud entered OF record:
Ats Court held Cor this County, on the 18th
dap az Norcuhet, 1875. ali the Justices being
present, 10 was ordered that the justices Of the
County meet al thc Court House of the County,
on O. summons ofthe President Of the Court. for
the purpose of Rc-Nistricting the County-and in
pursuance of she above order. and by notice from
ibe President. an the Justices met at ,he Court
House GA the 4th ct January, 1876, and proceed
cd % Ec-Dis,ric; the County, as follows;
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-11
1925. SPRING


7 HAVE Just returned from the market with
carefully selected stock Of scasonable Goods
and ask an inspection OF them by those in want
4 good assortment viii be found in
DOMESTIC DRY GOODS.
NOTIONS. CASSIMERES,
C0TTONADES, LINEN DRILLS,
4 full line OF Groceries, consisting of Brown and
Refined Sugars, Svru1s, Rio and I.aguvra Cotees,
Cheese, Crackers, Black aud Green Tea. These
goods will be sold low for Cash.
Nav I5.lST5. DAVID HOWELL.
NJACKEREL in = Bbls and Kits. Rabbits
WI Concentrated Potash, W w Brushes, Butter
Prints, for sale by DAVID HOWELL.
VNABLE Linen, Table oil Cloth Floor Oil Cloth
A wide Napkins, Towels. &C, for sale by
MAY Is, 1915. DAVID AOWELL.
7 MEN Collars and Cuffs, Scarfs. parasols,
4 Fans, llemstiich and Linen Iludkerchicis,
for sale by DAVID HOWELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-11
Paints. Oils. Glass,
Fall Goods! Fall Goods.

4 MOTHER New Stock Of Goods Just rcceiSts
y from the Eastern Market to which We call q.
teuiion Of the public.
Nov. 6, 1873. JAS. LAW. HOOFF & co.
IR0SS CUT, Circular, Mill. Hand. Butcher.
X lemon, and Wood Buck Ssws-a compl,n
stock on hand aud IN store. For sale by
Jas. LAW. IOOFF d. co.
AOBNlNG Glory, Perfection. Plain, CalSsh.
vi lied Japaned and The Gem Coal Hod., fof
sale by JAS. LAW. H0OFF&CO.
NTEAT Cutters aud Filcrs-Perr,'s Hal,s.
VI StOur's, and the Cbampion-f,rs sale bv
JAS. LAW. IlOOFF CO.
( tOAL, Clover and Timothy, Hour aud N,sl
" Sievcs, for sale BY
JAS. LAW. uOOFF 4 Co
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-11
Notice.

ANlNG determined to make a change in our
/ { business. il is important that all OF our ac-
counts should be settled at once. Our customers
will oblige US by calling promptly, as we need mo-
ney. STUMP HAWKS.
May !, 1875.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-11
TAR

IN 10 gallon Kegs, for sale BY
Nav y. q. ". T. KEARSLEY.
I ME.-Fresh burned stone lime for white
( 4 washing, Just received and for sale by
Nav -, 1873. GEO. W. Z. KEARSLEY
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-11
RESUMCD BUSINESS.
tious Of
LRY GOODS,
GROCERIES. lTIlI5Fi7B. BlGlIS

and such articles as are generally needodby the
people. / respectfully ask a call from my former
customers and The public generally. at the old
stand, where they can Judge for themselves as TO
quality and price of my goods.
GEO. W. 7. KEARSLEY.
CharlSstown, Dec. 6, 1878.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-11
Perfection of Light.

'E'HE only absolutely safe il.uminator to use in
any Lamp. II cannot be exploded. Elaine.
the family safeguard.
WARDEN & ONWARD.
Piitsburg, Pa.
For sale By GEO. VT. KEARsIEY.
Dec. {, 1875.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-11
MASTERING OF HOUSES.

tFsf'| IsItI W UT IININT-N.
in any style that NAV be desired from, oro co,.,.
three; liaid Finish, White Coat or HEAVY ski'.
CoTnices and Centres run, and Ornaments ,tvrt
II desired. None but frst.class sorkmen will,
employed on work that may be entrusted to me-
CiS7ERNS CENGNTED AND GUARAy
TIED TO HOLD.
hereby tender my grateful Acknowledgment,
Tor the liberal patronage have received ,if,,
cosmencing business, aud hope BY strict am,
renee 10 duly to merit a continuance Of the sane.
-, 80 All communications addressed 10 ne AZ
chariestown, W. Va, will receive prompt stt,t.
ton a. ERANE c,TTturs
March IS, 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-11
Brad e 5 Super Phosphate.

At reduced Prices and terms to suit the times.
MARINERS. do not fail to call and examine our
stock, aud read our certificates 10 most OF
our patrons and friends we send crcullrs, giving
the experience o. the best farmers in th- country
with these standard Fertilizers We hope they
viii read them carefully.
In Jefferson county the Bradley Phosphate
speaks lis own praise from is results, and We be-
licre is in more gen ,ral use and favor than any
other article offered in the market.
The Sea Fowl Guauo is manufactured by The
same old reIiabl, Con, ,any, and :. preferred by
some to the Bradley. There can be no mistake
in using cNhcr of them as ihnir reputation is too
well established for the manufacturers to run the
risk OF altering orr aduli,rating them.
WASHINGTON & MPPiTT.
Agents for Jefferson, Clarke and Frederick
counties.
August "a, 1878.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-11

DLULFis and NacS1rcl. iist received b.
- gro. 49,. EEARSLEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-11
Plain and OI'nnIncntnI
PLA STEERING.

rI'nE subscriber takes advantage OF the p,.,. -,
A medium by which to inform the eiti,rs. !,
thi, and adjoining counties that he is prepared /.
undertake the f-'''
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-11
Patent New Process Flour.

MANUFACTURED by Washington 4 Alex
vi ander, at the Wcverton Mills. for sale bv
WASHINGTON & LIPPITT.
July 81, 1875.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-31
DEERrIELD.

| Co, respondence ~
enron Press: The campaign has
opened now in earnest and trust it
will not be as h,rd as heretofore TO
find items.
A young son of Mart. Kibler died
at this place on Saturday last, after a
few days. severe sickness.
Mr.. James Forsyth is at home again.
We are sorry 10 learn that HIS health
has not improved much during his
absence from town. aa
We are glad to notice the interest
the boys take in the Press since it has
correspondent from Deerfie.d.
As We came up the East street this
morning we meta, oung fellow going
down. and by the melancholy look he
wore we thought. perhaps, he was not
well, and asked him what was the
matter. lie said "B = It's too bad to be
used as | have been," and to console
him we spoke our piece like this: r,
Love is sweet. but oh. how bitter -,,rl
To court a girl, and then not get her, -
N. l.. Wann is putting the long,
needed repairs on his store building,
northwest corner of the Public square.
Itwiiiook business like when done.
Who would not be a National banker?'
Fhey are about the only class OF peo-
pie who are able to make repairs
these times. - OH
Charles Gillingham,f son of j. W.
Gillingham. Of this place, } fell from a
tree last Friday, aud badly. bruised
his arms. A warning to boys to keep
ou' Vi trees. -9d
The base ball business Ill this town
is becoming something of a nuisance
The boys are net -sa,isfiedg with play
Ing week days, but play on Sundays
.slsoy | ii ilutI I IN I!
The Administrators sale of e. y.
Belts last Thursday was largely at
tended, We noticed among our Dem
ocratic friends from Ravenna the
pleasant and smiling countcnancc OF
lf5serisld,, o, Aug IS, 1875.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-31
BR1Mr1ELD..

Among the real'estate transfers, is a
/ farm of 90 acres sold by NJ. s. Chap
man to > Ohm Glass consideration $3,-
100.
A barn belonging to VIM. z. I'm.
derwood, two miles and a-half east of
the Center of Brimfield, was struck
by lightning about Up. m. on Thurs
day, August 9th. The loss was quite
extensive for a snail farmer, about
400 bushels of oats, 700 bushels of
wheat, and l6 tons -of hay were de-
stroyed by the flames. The property
was insured i'm the Ohio Farmers.
Quite company of yonng people
will start FOR the Centennial of Sum
day evening of next week. Mr..
Frank Smith and Mr.. Peter Snyder,
of Ravenna, and your correspondent
leave for New York en- ronte for the
Centennial, af 10 80 this evening.
Aug. 2G. 1876. ID.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-31

THE Western Reserve Association
of Uniyersalists will commence its
session in this village on Friday eye-
ming, September 1st. There will be
preaching at the Church, on Spruce
street, Friday evening. and Saturday
forenoon, afternoon and evening. On
Sunday the services will be held in
Reeds Opera House, and preaching
may be expected in the forenoon, af-
ternoon and evening. Among the
clergymen who are expected are Rev.
s. ii. McCollister, President of Buch-
tel COLLEGE, G. S. Weaver, II. S. Can
field aad Andrew Wilson. A large
attendance is anticipated.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-31

LAST week we briefly announced
the illness Of Albert l.. Beckley, eldest
son of Mr.lA. w. Beckley,. of this
village, at Brazil, Ind. On Thursday
his remains were brought to Ravenna
In charge of his brother, Charles A.
Beckley, and his funeral took place
the same day, Rev. G., w, Clark off
ciating. Mr.. Beckley was born in
Ravenna, and at his death was about
30 years of age. a....s.