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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

AT the election for an Episcopal Bishop OF
West Virginia. last week, at Charleston, the
Rev. w. II. Meade of Charlestown, was chos-
60 by the clergy on the fourth ballot, the vote
standug-Meade I, Mckim s. and E,ceston
|. The laity, however, by vote OF ~ to 3
declined to confirm the selection. On the sixth
ballot the vote of the clergy stood Eccleston
7, McKim 5, Petetkiu |, and the lalty coDhrm
ed DR.. E,cleston's election. Inc salary OF the
new bishop was fixed at 50. 200.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

The wedding of Mr.. John Wheeler Beale
and Miss Catbarinc D. B. Carroll took place at
St. Johns P. 4. Church, Washington. ,yester-
day. The only persons accompanying them to
the altar we're their parents and relatives AID
ushers, Mcssrs. Mercer, Kari, Wood, Chew
aud Mercer. The groom is nephew OF Gen.
Beale, late Mioister to Austria, aud the BRIDE
the eldest daughter OF Maj. Gen. S. 5. Carroll
u. s. A., and both are of Montgomery county,
MARYLAND,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

Scarcely has the warm breath of Summer
died away, when coughs and colds, those a7ant
couriers of dangerous disease, chow themselves.
Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup always cures them
and most quickly too
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14
MEETINGS..
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

Tho Annual Meeting Of the Stockholders OF
the WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA
TURNPIKE COMPANY will be hold at the
and St. Asaph streets, Alexandra, Virginia, on
MONDAY, January 7, 1878, at 10 o'clock a. m
Election for President and Directors ssmo day
and place
dec lO-wtd ALBERT HEWSON, Clerk.
NOTICE-The Annual Meeting OF the Stock
~ holders Of the UPPER POTOMAC
STEAMBOAT CO. will take place on WE'D
NESDAY, The 9th day of January, 1878 at ten
o'clock, st the Alexandria House, cor. OF Prince
and st Assph SIS, Alexandria. Va.
nov 1l.tl i. II. TROTH. President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

AS our reporter came along Water street, last
night, shvering with The chill night air, and
drawing his overcoat tightly about him, be
thought now is the time for colds and
coughs" but if poor mortals on y knew what
certain cure DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup is, how
few would long suffer, and then it costs only
twenty five cents.-ISumdlShy (OAto) Reglster
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

A beautiful young hcress 10 Moscow has
married beggsr eighty six years old. 1t has a
queer look at first, but nothing could be moro
natural. The young eirI-she is only twenty
two-ooud not enter into possession Of her for
tune until she was married, and the Young men
whom her guardian introduced to her were
empty headed creatures, to whom she was un-
wiling to bind herself for life; SO she resolved
to marry an old beggar and get the money with.
out sacrificing her Independence. The old man
was one of her pensioners, and readily consent
ed to marry her aud then keep out OF her way,
retiring on q comfortable allowance. All the
beggars 10 town feasted and made merry on the
wedding night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

sa-HARD TIMES demand economy. Prac'
lice it. Ronovate your soiled Gloves with JOY,
VEINS INODO RI ESS KID CLIO
CLEANER. It will cleanse them thoroughly.
Sold BY druggists Is cents per bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14
STOVES AND TINWAKE

STANSBUHY g. BRO,
Manufacturers and Dealers ir
STOVES AND TINW Al[E'
Cor King and Columbus sta.
We have just received hGs supply OF Lo"h
Stoves, Porlor S.ovss and Ranges. wn!ch we
offer very ctclp. Prompt attention gwen 10
all work entrusted to our csro at prices TO suit
the times-such as Roofing, Spouling; Repairing
Od stoves, Fire Place Heaters, Ranges snd
Furnaces We solicit tia public patronage
Guaranteeing entire satisfaction. ocI0
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

f6E SOUND REASONS FOR FAlTH.-Ihe
American people are shrewd and obserVant.
They are not often deceived by sham preten-
sions; but when they are they soon discover
their error. If Hcstetter Stomach Bitters hao
been sham they would long since nave as
carded it; but finding that there Was not claim
put forth in it7 behalf that its curative proper
ties did not justify they immed lately give It the
preference TO every article Of its class. lime
has only served to strengthen their faith, and
has increased its popularity to an extent almost
beyond parallel, even in thl! age OF successful
proprietary medicines. 1t ranks foremost among
tie standard preparations Of the day, and is on
dorsed BY the n edical fraternity and the news
PAPER press. It overcomes and prevents fever
and apue and othsr maarial disorders with won
drous certainty. tones the system, banlsheS dys'
pepsis, remedies constipation and liver COM
plsint, relieves govt rheumatism ana anect'ohs
of the bladder and kidneys dec lO-eol"
BgHAMERIcAN WINEs.-Butfe few persons are
aware of the great amount Of Grapes raised II, IN
New jersey. Alfred Spear is known to be tie
largest Wine grower east of the Rocky Noun i
tsns His Port Grape Wine is the best, anu \, IS
considered by physicians and chemists as o. the
best wine to DO procured. uec i9-o1'
agTnE CORNER" s. W. OF KING AND
Fairfax streets, DEALHAM'S, is the only
place
TAILORS CLOTHING ready made.
First Glass Dress Suits $50. $25. $50, sc.
Business Suits, SIS, Sc 50, S., 50, $40, Sl2, Slo'
SIG so. &c.
Overcosts Of Finest Imported Beaver, Sa'ln
Li...I $40
Do. Cut Beaver both sides visible, S25.
French Worsted $27.
Beavers Sl8 SIS, $12, $40 And So.
Finest French Broad Cloth Coats, Satin lined.
$50 and down 10 S..
Diagonal Coat and Vost Of Finest French
Worsted $50 down to SIS, SC.
In FINE CLOTHING you can save 33t pei
cent and get them equal in oil respects to mer
chant tailors', and my CHEAP CLOTHING
| is the cheapest in the market,
S. DEALHAM,
oct5 62 King ST., corner Fairfax
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

LECTURE G. NJ. Griffin will lecture
to NIGHT, at 7:2O D. no.. in the NJ. e. Church.
Subject, The Geography of the State of Mat
-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

Ask your druggist fer Lodeli's Headache
Specific 1t cures headache 10 to 20 minutes
Costs but Soc Sold by every druggist 10 Alex
audria. Durang's Rheumatic Remedy cures
rheumatism without fail. dec eff
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14
THOS. HOY'S
NEW STOVE STORE

s. W. COR. KING q ST. ASAFH DID.
Having removed into ny new store with largo
stock Of STOVES Of every description ana do an
endless i variety OF TIN WARE and other goods
kept in that line, invite those in want OF such
e esn satisfy Thorn both in price, kind and quality.
sIV f faciliIss for doing ali kads Of work such
As repairing Fire Place Heaters psr.or' Dining
Room and Cook Stoves, also Roofing, GutterlnE
and Spouting, have b:ca greatly enlarged ana
improved, enabling me - do such work A. tho
hortest notica. ,
HOT AIR FURNACES. for heating cburch:s'
public buildings an dwellings, 3 specially.
All work warranted to give satisfaction:
| Prices for goods, new work and repsir,nE; %
low "a the lowest eep ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

SINKING FUND.-The Commissioners Of the
Sinking Fund met at the Auditors o6i,e last
evening.
A resolution Was adopted to purchase three
hundred feet of old hose from the fire dcpH'-
ment fer use 10 the market
A committee was appointed to have fence
hult on the south side of the market square
from the casters to the western wlDr.
1t is understood that this last action Is H.
tended to protect the country people who hire
the outside stalls from the encroachmeDts OF
persons who sell frcm wagons and pay no stall
rent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

MARINE RAILWAY COMPANY. Park Az
new, esq.,, has resigned his position as presl'
dent and director Of the Alexandria Marine
Railway and Shipbuiding Company, and the
Board of Directors have elected Mr.. Justus
Schneider to fill the vacancy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

zY- TEETH, if not kept clean, soon decay.
Young people, remember this. Use daily
THUkSTON'S IVORY PEAhL IJCih
POWDER. It will preserve thcm through life
Sold by druggists. 25c per bottle. feb 26-ly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

--JUBILEE SINGERS. Several young gentle
men of this city have organized themselves Into
a troupe. and assumed the title of Jubilee
Siugers" They have been practicDg for some
time. and will give their first entertainment at
the Potomac Academy tonight. All who at
tend will. no doubt, be more than repaid Tor
their attendance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14
ANIUSENIE NTS.

TANCY GOODS ZOE THE HOLI DAYS
e English, French, German and American II
Perfumeries, Luoin's, Piyer's end Palmer's
Extracts, Genuicc Farina Cologne, Orsnge,
Blossom Cologne, Violet Cologne and Sschei
Powders of various odors slso Cologne and
Perlumery Bottles of various styles, including
the Rustic Bo.Lo." something new and very
attractive. JANNEY s. CO,
dnc Il 79,& l45 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

PERsoNAL.-Among those 10 attepoanot W
the Department of Super'ntendepoe o. 'ao 1
tional Educational ASSOCIATION, "nrSn aT T.rno
cd in Washington yesterday, was ~ -, o;1u
oso Superintendent OF Schools OF 'n'' '"S'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14
Local eIreVEtIes.

Marriage licenses were granted, 10 Washing
ton, Yesterday, to J"ho Beckwth, Of Fari.x
Co., Va. and Nancy Moscy. rnd to >. II.
G :cr," aud Oirva B. Virts, both of houdoun
Co., Va.
The crew of the st:amcr City Of Alexandra
will run snroial boat to Washington tn.mor'
row night, leaving mere at G:3o y. III. and re
tuning at 1850 y. IN.
Eighty eight years ago to day Ger. Gorge
Washington died at Mount Feroon. Df:.
Crak and Dick, Of this city, we're his physI'
claus.
The surveyors engaged 10 surveying for the
narrow guage railroad have passed some dis
lance beyond Fort Whipple, in this county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

CoNCERT.-Peabody Hall has been engaged
for tomorrow, Saturday night, by Prot. jier,
man Smith, who will give one OF hls rare V %;
CONVERSATIONS open at 80 O'CLOCK. Inc
Smith family are beyond doubt success as
singers. The selections tor this OCCASION form
brilliant programme.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

To CHRISTMAS ADVERTISEKS.-IU Tue HUUuay
season is now rapidly approaching, and the
people generally are beginning to look around
for the chcapest aud best places to purchase
their Christmas presents and supplies. In
doing this the very first place to which they
naturally look fer Information is 10 the alver-
Using columns of the Gazette, and merchants
who have holiday articles for sale should see
that their wares are duly noted there. "A word
to the wise is sufficient.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

Boat RAISED. -The canal boat Shich was hs
sunk ct J. 2. Agnew Il 60. 8 "hsIl ou!'os ,Mv
recent food was pumped out auo ls.s.u =, r 'I
tide this morning. The cargo was ooveIeu wy" h.t
mud to the depth OF about htIeeu luou.I, uos
after this was removed the coal uou''o'''n
fonnd to be 10 good condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

DEATHS. MIR. II. Z. Gill, whose serious IT.
ness, at Herndon. was mentioned IN yesterday
Gazette, died there last night, and his remains
were forwarded to Washington, via the W.
y. Road, this morolpg.
MIR. David Akers, well known sewing ma
chine agent of Leesburg, died there. Yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

CINCINNATI Hoo MARKET, Deer IS |Hogs
active and firm; common. : GOaS5 % light, -
Sl is; packing, 1Oa$4 20; butchers / 2ossl 20
Receipts. 500; shipment, gu.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14
LOCAL MATTERS.
1,'EATBER PROBABILITIES. "

0;EATHER PROBABILITIES Var Depart
e a,s, Office 9f bt c IF i I$S77H 1887 H:0
Eor the Middle Atlantic States rising bsrome
ter, diminishing north to west winds, colder
and clear weather are probable, followed by
falling barometer and winds shifting to warmer
south Westerly or southeasterly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

1eOMADE VASELINE, new and elegant
4 dressing for thu hair. Price 2oc per bottle
dec Il JANNEY s. CO., - & Ids King st!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

The WEATHER. weather turned nucn
colder. last night, and the who'd Die" gaze :,
The dust 90 the streets was taken up auu VIII
cd about to the great damage OF Inc e.ts ap y.
clothing Of those who were out. H.'et III ,ho
night the wind Gained doWo' ano u u's '"'
weather has been pleasant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

vETINES and LIQUORS Of all grades fol
dee Il r.. W. AVERY, 22G King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET. Doer. l3;-Ihe
market is quiet, and tho receipts light Quota
lions have undergone but slight change curing
tho weak. Wheat l3Ssll5 for good to ch0ice !;
Corn 15s5O for new Oats 81 49, and Rye oIao.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

r OST-A liberal reward will DO raid for the
- return of largo WAREHOUSE KEY,
lost Tuesday evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

LYNcuBURG MARKET. Deer. l3.-Ihere mas
haan little, if any change in the Flour snd grain
s supply, with limited iou,and. whs;t goiet,
with onlv isir receipts; questions l2Osl39 for
fair to good white and red Corn 53s6, l9r yei-
low snd white; Oats $3s4) f1r spring ana WIN
ter: Rye 5JsGO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

ca,cAoo CATTLE MARKEr, Deer. Is; Cattle
- Reiense &c., shipments COCO; choice in
GOOD uppiy inferior scarce good to so gI pr ne
S7Iss5 IS; common slow COWS, o sSS 20, 90,
bulls e5s$3 81! no western cate IN .uo in1
ket Hogs-Receipts, 80. U; sn,p,nen'if snres ;:
u upiees ruled toward the close bost %.
Il 10; mixed packing 4,$4C light sts"d y,n AZ
ga. Sheep-Reco,pts, 2.4Oo; shpme't5' wv
market quiet; " 3osSl
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-02-01
.
Resolutions

Adopted by Hazrn Lodge No. 251 F. and A.
NJ. at Belmont, Ohio, January, 1877:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Grand Master
of the universe 10 remove from our midst, by
death. our worthy and beloved brother, En-
NETT Wright. Therefore, s.-...
ResOieed, That we humbly bow 10 the will
of Him "who doeth all things Yell," and
''who tempere l. the wind to the shorn lamb. ''
Resolued, That in the death of brother En-
nett Wright. the Lodge has lost jealous.
and faithful member, and an able and pru-
dent counsellor. ready and willing at all
times 10 instruct our newly made brethren,
in the sublime mysteries Of our beloved order.
Resoiced, That in his death his children
have lost a loving and indulgent father; his
relatives a kind and thoughtful friend; and
the community good, sn honorable, and a
genial citizen.
Resotred, That we deeply sympatbize with
his family in their irreparahle loss. and COM
mend them TO the care and protection Of Him
''who is father TO the fatherlessn
Resolr6d, That in testimony of our. grief,
We drape our Lodge Room, and Jewels, in
mourning, for thirty days
Resotced, That copy of these resolutions
be spread upon the minutes of the Lodge,
and that copy be rendered to the family of
the deceased. and that a copy be sent te the
county papers for publication.
NATHAN HoLLowAY,
lIERMnN MCCAFFREY, Com.
A e. DASFDpD
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-02-01
LEGAL NOTICE
STATE OF OHIO, BELMONT CO., COURT
Or COMMON PLEAS.
Alfred Fl. Powell
Mary Jane Beam et. al.

Mary Jane Beam ct. al.
Mary Jane Beam, Henry Beam, Eliza Pan
gle, Henry Pangle, Amanda Hutchinson, Ruth
L. Estep and John Estep, of Belmont coun-
! ty, Ohio, Levin Powell, of Labette county,
Kansas and Anne Kinsley. of Ohio. county,
w. Va, .r......
Will take notice that petition was filed
against them on the 10Th day of December, 1876,
in the court of common pleas within and for
the county of Belmont, by Alfred Fl. Powell,
and is now pending Wherein said Alfred II.
Powell demands partition of the following
real estate: Situated in the township of Rich
land, county of Belmont, and State of Ohio,
being part OF section No. 33, township No. Z,
and range No. 4, beginning for the boundaries
thereof at the south side OF the National Turn
pike road, near Smiths Mill road, and near to
a stake in the premises at stone planted;t thence
south 1211 degs, west Al rods to stone plant
ed in the edge of said Mill road; thence north
93Adegs, east 40 rods to a stone; thence south
to corner of John Brewers lot; thence north
121& degs, east Al rods to stone; thence south
1917 degs, west 40 rods to the place of begin
ming, containing l0acres of land, more or less,
known as the Tavern property formerly kept
by one Sturgeon, in Loydsville, in said county
on which large brick Tavern house is erected
And that at the next term of said court the said
Alfred H. Powell will Apply for an order that
partition may be.made of said premises.
t-f ALFRED II. POWELL.
By ALFRED II. MITCHELL, his Atty.
Dec 2l, lS78-6w.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-02-01

that county, decided that Ann had right TO
dover. In johns case in this county Judge
Way dismissed the petition. and in September
of 1871 the District Court OF Belmont, to
which an apIe' was taken. found The facts
aud reserved all the law questions arisin", 4
decision by the Supreme Court In the otheI
cases the District Court of Harrison decreeo
dover to Ann. The cases were all taken to
the Supreme Court of the State Chief Jus
/ tice Scott pronounced the decision OF the
Court as follows:
/. Where an ante-nuptial contract, intended
TO operate as an equitable jointlire. and to bar
all rights of dover, is entered into by parties
of mature age. capable Of judging IN regard
to their interests, without any fraud or lmpo-
sition; and is reasonable in its terms, and has
been in good faith carried into effect hy the
husband during his life, full effect should he
given to il. according To the intention OF the
parties. 50
. 2 IN giving construction tn a contract. the
intention of the parties will govern; and
words which in their strict legal import are
at variance with that intention, will be re-
jecied, OF construed so as 10 comport there
with. i -- .ll
Judgments in The Harrison county cases
reversed, and in the Belmont county case the
plaintiffs petition was dismissed. Judge
Gowen, Hon L. Ddnford and Peter Tallman,
ESQ.,. of the St. Clarsville Bar, and Col. John
s. Pearce of the Catiiz Bar, represented the
successful parties in these suits, and j. M.
Esfep and Lewis Lewtor. Esq., Of Cadiz, the
losing side. -r4
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-02-01
yt, FAILURE KNOWN,

I There is no case known where DR.. Morris
Syrup OF Tar, Wild Cherry and Horehound
has failed TO give satisfaction. On the other
hand. wherever it has been used by our peo-
pie, in severe colds, coughs, asthma, bronchit
is, Group, whooping-cough and consumption,
they are enthusiastic in itspraise. Containing
.noropium or other dangerous drug, it does not
constipste and is safe to administer in all
conditions ofhealth. This is an important
announcement, and the suffering are advised
to heed it. Trial size, 10 cents; large sizes %
cents and One Dollar. Sold t.y HOGE, the
Druggist, opposite the St Clair Hotel.
Also Agent for Prof. .Psrker's Worm Sy-
rup, which is sure death TO worms, pleasant
to take, and requires ne physic.
Price % cents. Try il.
Oct - 1876
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-02-01
Notice Of Election.

To the stockholders of the Bellaire and st.
Chirsville Narrow Gauge Railway Compan y
There viii be meeting Of the stockholders of
said Railway Company held at the Court
House in st. Clairsville, Ohio, on the 18th
day of February, 1877, at one O'Clock, for the
purpose of electing seven Directors to serve
until the lst Of January, 1878, or until their
are elected in accordance with law.
BY order of the Beard.
fjalStdl T. NJ. THOMPSON, Sec'y.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-02-01
LEG.1L Office.

IITALTER y. BOWEN, OF the State of Penn
w sylvania, will take notice that the First
National Bank oi Batesvill-, located and do
ing business IN the town Of Wliliamsburgh,
in the county of Noble. Ohio, did on the sth
day of December, lS76. fiIe Its petition In the
Court OF ComL7On Pleas Oi Belmont county,
Oaio, against the said Walter :. Bowen and
John W. Bishop. John Il. Turner and Wesley
G. smith, alleging that on the 10th day oi Oc.
tober, 1875, the said defendants, John w. Bish-
op and John H. Turner. executed and deliver
ed 10 the said defendants, Wesley g. Smith
and Water S. Bowen, in the name of Smith.
Bowen Il Co, their joint and several prom
Issory note OF said dale for tue pay ment OF the
sum OF S2iO0J. in seven months. with Interest
al per cent; that said note was afterwards, by
he said Wesley c. smith and Walter n. Bow
en-, In the said name of smith, Bowen q Co.,
for value, endorsed to said Bank; that an at
tachmenI has been issued against the property
of the said Walter y. Bowen. TO the sheriff o:
Guernsey county, ohio. and by said Snerid on
the l3tn day of Decem Der, 1875, levied upon the
following real estate, as the property Of said
Walter 9. Bowen, situated in said county of
Guernsey. to wit. Lots No. IA, AS and 20l, In
Carson's addition TO the town of Cambridge;
that the prayer OF said petition Is for q juIg'
ment against the said defendants for the sum
of s2i0,0O. with interest at per cent, from the
Ieth day ofOc:ober, 1875; and that the said Wal
ter \. Bowen is notified that he Is required to
appear and answer said petition on or before
the Sd day Of March, 1871.
BY SKINNER q STEELE.
Jan 4, lS77-6w. Plaintiffs Atty's.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-02-01

LAST week the Supreme Court of Ohio rem
dered decision in the Mintier cases, which is
of some local interest to parties in this county
and Harrison. -.s
In 1853 Robert Mintier, of Harrison county,
and Ann Neiswanger, a sister of Isaac Neis-
wanger, ESQ, of this place, made an ante
nuptial contract, and afterwards on the same
day they were married. At the time OF
the marriage Robert had the legal title to
three farms 10 Harrison and one farm in Bel
mont county, worth in all about $50, 900. In
January he conveyed by deeds, his wife not
uniting in the conveyances, his three farms
fin Harrison county to his sons James, Joseph
and David, and his daughter Esther, and the
Belmont county farm to his son John.
After Roberts death, Ann, his widow, filed
petitions for dover in Harrison county
against the grantees Of the tracts in that coun
| ty, and in Belmont against John Mintier
TIE grantees set up the ante-nuptial contr.cl
| in bar of dover and James and John the ad
ditional defense, that they purchased from
Robert by verbal contract the farms conveyed
| to them and their contracts were 50 far per
formed as to take them out Of the statute O
| Il iauds and entitle them to hold the lands fire.,
from dover. At the Fall term of 20 Of Com
mon Pl .as in Harrison Go, the Court havin,
lheard the evidence In the. eases brought Il
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-02-01
Notice.

All persons indebted to the late firm of s.
& L. Vickers Louisville. o., are requested to
settle their accounts within ten days, other
wise they will be left with the proper officer
for collection. Ample time has been given
for the adjustment of these accounts, as our
partnership was dissolved Nov. l 1875, hence
this notice. Settlement may be made with
either member of the old firm at Loydsville.
SAMUEL p EICKERs.
LEE VIcKRRs