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Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1878-02-28
The LIght Guards, Ra1I.

The Ely Light Guards Anniversary
Ball at Music Hall on the evening of the
22d, was a fine affair. The attendance
was quite large, and the company COM
posed of the bon ton of our own and
neighboring cities. The music, by the
4th Regiment Band, of Dayton, was ex-
cellent. The floor of the Hall was cover
ed with white linen duck, which protect
ed the ladies' dresses, and placed the floor
in good condition for dancing. Supperlwas
served at the Arlington, and the Crozier
Bros. provided well for their guests. The
Ball was in all respects one of the pleas
ATTEST and best conducted ever given in
the Hall.
Among those present from abroad were
the following ladies and gentlemen:
From Dayton: Chas. Harries, of the
Harries Guards, Sam Darst, F. Arnold
VIM. Baker, and Sam Taylor.
From Columbus: The Misses Lutte and
Kate st. Clair, Frank /. Fisher, of the
Governors Guard, and B. E. Orr.
From Springfield: Miss Nellie d
Frye, and Mr.. Dick Houston.
From Chillicothe: Miss Nellie Ire
land, and Mr.. Park G.. Reed.
Miss Mary Bell Wilson, st. Louis, Mo.
Mrs. Mary Porter, Greenville, o.
The Misses Lucy and Katie Smith, Me
chanicsburg, Illinois.
Captain Lyons, of the Denver Guards
Wilmington, o.
Jared Plumb, Cincinnati, o. (
Judge Steele, Hillsboro, o.
Sd. Gatlin, Roseville, o.
- Webb, Lancaster, o.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1878-02-28
Comnnon Pleas Oourr.

The court has been occupied the greater
part of the week on the case of Stillwell
VS.. Harlow. There was considerable
trouble in procuring a jury. Two special
venires were issued, one for "a and the
other for II jurors, before a jury could be
made up. The evidence in the case was
concluded on Tuesday.
The second venire for regular jury,
was issued on the 25th, and the following
persons were drawn to relieve the pres
ent jury on the 5th of March: Henry
Bush, John A. Hill, O. v. Creamer, AL.
len Mccoy, John Swift, w. F. Collins
VIM. Burnett, Albert Hankins, Jacot
Bush, Nathaniel Squires, John Fishback
James Fichthorn.
The following assignment of the crimi-
nal docket has been made: March 9TH
State VS.. John Dewitt; State VS.. Rob
Allen; State VS.. Selen Kelly. March 6tl
State VS.. Napoleon Fulton; State VS.
Jas. Holland; State VS.. Jas. Mann
March 7th-State VS.. Henry Shultz.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1878-02-28
AssIRnees, sales.

D. 1. WOrthington, assignee of VIM.
Bush, sold on Saturday last, at public
sale, 81 acres of land, property of said
Bush, to Mrs. VIM. Bush, at $40 per
acre.
NJ. Willard, assignee of J. W. Morris,
sold on the same day, the farm of said
Morris, containing 135 acres, to Mrs. J.
w. Morris, for Sal O5 per acre.
Foster and Willard, assignees of John
L. vanDeman, sold the following proper
ty, belonging to said VanDeman, at pub
lie sale, on Monday: House and two lots
on Wilmington pike, to Geo. Dahl, for
$645. y acres of land near town,to Amos
Coil, at 500 per acre. acres of land, to
same party, at $67 per acre. The second
and fifth tracts, as advertised, did not
sell.
Willard and Pine, assignees of c. L
Getz, sold at public sale on Monday, the
following property of said Getz: Isl
tract-residence on East street-to C. L
Getz, for 81 ,OOO 14th tract-House and
lot on Paint street-to G. A. Palmer, fol
$795. 18th tract-Central House property
on Court street-to Geo. Dahl, for $4363
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1878-02-28

There were about 15O head of cattle on
the market on Tuesday, and all sold, at
satisfactory prices. The demand was
largely in excess. of the supply.
Capt. John S. Foster, auctioneer, re-
ports the following sales:
D. McConaha to John Mccoy, 62 head
of hogs, 80 lbs. w.t., at $3.50 per head.
Same to James Sollars, l yoke oxen,
$115.75.
Same to B. Davis, yoke oxen, $114.5O.
Same to r. Dunlap, yoke oxen, $115.
Same to A. F. Parrett, 10 head of two
year-olds, at $36.75.
Same to Geo. ireland, 10 head two-year-
olds at $34.25.
Same to C. o. Beatty, II head three
year-olds, at $44.95.
Flood & Hocket to R. Dunlap, "a head
two-year-olds, at $5O.5O.
Same to Thos. Worthington, Is head
two-year-olds at $43 10.
Same to Mr.. Baker, Is head two-year-
olds at $39 80.
Elizabeth House to Ad. Mallow, thor
Oughbred cow::and calf, $40.
Same to Geo. S. Fullerton, thorough
bred bull calf, $45.
A number of horses were sold. Prices
averaged about 800 per head. There
were no foreign horse-buyers here.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1878-02-28
ORTEUARN.

JENNIE E. DRAPER, daughter of Trustin and
Ruth Adams, was born January II, 1887 and died
February q, 1875 aged Al years.
June 9th, 1868, she united in marriage with
Mr.. F. A. Draper, of Portsmouth, Ohio When a
child she possessed cheerful and happy spirit,
and this she exhibited in the home circle to the joy
of her parents and family; and while struggling
with death she was cheerful, and tried to encour-
age her weeping friends not to morn weep for
her, declaring that she was only going home, and
very soon she would be at rest
She delighted in reading the Bible and having
the advantages of a classical education, it was to
her no sealed book. Although regular attendant
upon the public worship of God, yet she did not
fully identify herself with his people until the
winter of 1876. Her sufferings were great the
night previous to, but abated the morning of
her death. Her death was easy-she saying to her
friends, 81 have light. o, the IightE'-and thus,
amid the outgushings of the light of the Golden
City, as its doors were opened to her she had an
abundant entrance. She leaves kind husband,
child, and many friends lingering on the lower
shore amid her reflected light, until coming year
from the exhaustless urn of time shall call them
homeward. r.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1878-02-28
A Gentle Hint.

In our style of climate, with its sudden
changes of temperature,-ra wind and
sunshine often intermingled in a single
day,-it is no wonder that our children,
friends and relatives are so frequently
taken from us by neglected colds, half
cause. A bottle of Boschee's German
Syrup kept about your home for immedi-
ate use will prevent serious sickness, a
large doctors bill, and perhaps death, by
the use of three or four doses. For cur
ing Consumption, Hemorrhages, Pneu-
monia, Severe Coughs, Group or any dis
ease of the Throat or Lungs, its success is
simply wonderful, as your druggist will
tell you. German Svrup is now sold i'm
every town and village on this continent
Sample bottles for trial, 10c.; regular
size, Zoe. 30y1 cow
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1878-02-28
Our streets.

Our streets have not been in such a
sloppy, s1ushy condition for long time
as they have during thepast three months.
It was mistake to put the inferior kind
of material on the streets that was used
in repairing them last Fall. It should
all be scraped off and hauled away.
We hope our town council will, when
they undertake again to improve Court
street, begin their work on it where Fay
cite crosses it and work each way, and
make their improvements as far each way
as they have means; and, instead of sand
and dirt, screened gravel or broken stone
should be used. No Indifferent, soft ma
terial will answer the purpose, where
there is as much and as heavy hauling as
on this street; and from Court street
one square each way on Main and Fay
cite streets needs the same kind of treat
ment.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1878-02-28

ESEhOn0A8a
Mrs. F. A. Murray is visiting friends in
Greenfield.
Geo. p. vanDeman, of San Francisco,
California, is in town.
B.H. Milnkan and wife returned from
their southern trip Tuesday evening.
Rev. Norman Jones, of Decatur, Ind,
was in town on Monday and Tuesday.
Mrs Harry Brown, of Xenia, is visit
ing her mother, Mrs. n. w. Lydy, in
town.
Willard Carpenter returned from New
York, where he has been attending a
medical college, last week.
L.F VanCleave, Grand Prelate of the
Grand Commandery Knights Templar of
State of Ohio, was in town yesterday,
Mr.. Albert Sellers has bought resi-
dence and three acres ofground attached,
in Bloomingburg, and will reside in that
place hereafter.
Misses Lutte and Kate ST. Clair, and
Mrs. Amos, of Columbus, have been visit
ing at the residence of DR.. j. A. Williams,
for few days past.
Miss Nellie d. Frye, of Springfield {,
Miss Nellie ireland, of Chillicothe, and
Miss May Bell Wilson, of st. Louis, were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Herbert few
days of the past week.
The Xenia Gazette says: s"There are at
least three young men in Xenia whose
sighs are waited by the narrow-gauge air
to Washington Court House; and three
Washington girls visa versa"
Mr.. A. B. Adams, formerly with Ely,
Stimson & Co., has been appointed pas
senger and freight agent for the D. & S
E. and G. w. g. c. Rys., at this station
NJ. A. is an agreeable gentleman and an
active business man, and we think will
be found an excellent man for the posi-
ton.
Mr.. John Gatlin, formerly assistant in
the freight Office of the G. & M. V. Ry
at this place, is now at DelCarbo, o., act
ing as telegraph operator and book-keep-
er for the Consolidated Coal and Mining
Co., wealthy Cincinnati corporation
owners and operators of the DelQarbo
mines. 4
Mr.. Lorin Wilson was married on Tues
day evening, to Miss Efie Silcott, daugh
ter of Mr.. A. E. Silcott, of the dry good.
firm OF Melvin SIIcort 6 Co.. The eere
mony was performed at the residence o
the brides parents, by Rev. W. D. Cher
ington. The young couple have the bes
wishes of their many friends for their fu
ture happiness and prosperity.
Friday, Feb. 14th ,consummated the one
hundredth anniversary of the father o
Lewis LeMay, of Milcreek township. HI
is now numbered with the centenarians,
and we doubt if there are any in the
State, who have reached this advanced
age in life, who retain such degree o
vitality as Mr.. LeMay Marysville Tribune
Mr.. Lemay was for many years citi
zen of Fayette county, and is the fathe
of Misses Kate and Gene LeMay, of thi
place.
G. NJ. Nichols, editor of the Spring
field Republic, and L. L. DeFrees, of tn
--Fr0y (Miami county, Union, made us
friendly call at our office, yesterday a
ternoon. They came over on the S. J.
P.R'y, with large company of gentle
men from Troy and New Carlisle, to az
quire all the information they could rel;
tive to the narrow-gauge system of ra
roads. They are contemplating the e.
tension of the Springfield, Jackson
Pomeroy Railway from Springfield
Troy.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1878-02-28
80. a6oott concert Company.

Our citizens will have an opportunity
of hearing this great concert company, at
Music Hall, on Thursday evening, March
7th. The troupe is travelling under the
auspices of the American literary bureau,
and is a combination of talent seldom
equalled. First comes the lady who gives
the troupe its name, and about whose ro-
mantle history and wonderful singing
our readers have heard so much. She is
essentially an American prima donna, and
one of which her country is justly proud.
Her voice is a pure, flexible soprano,
which has been trained by the best Eu-
ropean methods, and even if she were
alone, her widespread reputation should
ensure full house, but she is accompan-
led by three artists as cultivated, and al
most as well-known as herself. Mr.. W.
Fl. Stanley, the great English tenor, who
is with the company, has been hailed with
enthusiasm wherever he has appeared
in this country. Signor Ferranti, the
Italian baritone, whom the New York
Herald styles "the prince of buffO sing
ers, is also with the troupe, and last,
but by no means least, Mr.. Matthew Ar
buckle, Americas greatest solo cornet
player, who was formerly with Gilmore's
band. We assure our readers that the
performance of this artist alone is worth
more than the price of admission, and the
melody that he brings from his silver
voiced cornet is a musical sensation that
once heard will never be forgotten. Mr..
A. Robyn, an accomplished pianist, ac-
companies the troupe. We predict for
this truly magnificent galaxy of talent a
crowded house, and a most enthusiastic
reception. They certainly deserve it.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1878-02-28
RBPUBLICAN
Primary E1ectionl

In pursuance of a Resolution adopted by the Re
publican Central Committee, February 10TH
ISIS the Republican voters of this County are re-
auested meet at the usual places of holding cleo
tions in the various Townships and Precincts
thereof, on
The 1st Day of April, A. ID. 1878,
And then and there proceed to ballot for candi-
dates Tor nomination for the following Offices, to-
wit;
CLERK OF COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
l SHERIFF.
PROBATE JUDGE.
RECORDER.
COMMISSIONER.
l INFIRMARY DIRECTOR.
The following rules were adopted for the regula =
tiOn of said Primary Elections
1st The Members OF the Central Committee OF
their respective Townships shall act Judges and
Clerks thereof.
2d. In the absence of the Members of the Central
Committee at the time of opening the polls the by
standCrs who arc entitled to participate therein,
shall proceed to select three Judges and Clerk
from their number having the proper qualitica-
tions, who shall act as such Judges and CLERK.
3D. None but Republicans shall be allowed to
vote at such Primary Election.
AMOS THORNTON, Chairman.
ACE GREGG, Secretary.
February Goth, 1873 I'd
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1878-02-28
GOING SOUTH. C.&o.POr's.
CONNECTIONS


AT COLUMBUS. with Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and
st. Louis R'y, for Philadelphia, Baltimore, Wash
ington and New YOrk.
For Chicago, indianapolis and st. Louis, and all
Western points.
For Cincinnati, Dayton, and points on little Mi
ami Division.
With Baltimore and Ohio r. R.. for Chicago,
Baltimore, Washington, Newark and GAINESVILLE.
With Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Indi-
annapolis R'y, for Cleveland, Buffalo and points
North.
With Columbus and Toledo R. r., for Delaware,
Toledo, Detroit and the West.
With Columbus, Springfield and Cincinnati R'y,
for London, Springfield, SanduskY and Cincinnati.
With Cleveland, Mt. Vernon and Columbus R'y,
for Cleveland and Mt. Vernon.
At Portsmouth by steamer for Huntington, con-
Meeting with Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad for
Charlottesville, GOrdOnsville, Va, Richmond, Va,
and all points in South Atlantic States.
At Circlev1lle with c. &. V. r. R., for Lam
caster, GAINESVILLE Washington c. H, and Will
mington, Ohio.
At Chillicothe with NJ. s c. R. R., for Bamden,
Athens, Cincinnati and intermediate points.
| At Waverly with S. ]. & P. R. R. for Jackson.
GEO. CHANDLER, G. 7. Ag't.
| j. B. PETERS, Supt.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1878-02-28
rhev Don,t rzno,v II.

Some people don't know that they are
being swindled every time they buy an
inferior, short-weight, baking powder.
1t would be far better to buy and use the
old-reliable DooLEY's YEAST POWDER.
Every package of the Dooley Powder is
warranted absolutely pure, and strictly
full weight. Sold by grocers.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1878-02-28

At the NJ. E. Parsonage, Washington c. H., Feb.
2Ist, 1S7S by Rev. W. D. Cherington, Mr.. Zecha-
riah Lett and Miss Nancy Weir; both of Fayette
county.
At the residence of the BRIDES father, Washing
ton c. H, Feb. 26th, 1878, by Rev. W. D. Chering-
ton, Mr.. Lorin Wilson and Miss Effe Silcott, both
of Washington.
By Rev. ]. C. Irwin, at his residence. in Wash
ington, on the 9th inst, Mr.. VIM. A. Dixon and
Miss Eva Davis.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1878-02-28
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY ELECTION


Sheriff.
We are authorized to announce that JOHN
RADCL1FF will be candidate for sherlff of Fay
cite County, subject to the decision of the Republ-
1873.
We are authorized to announce that B. H. BUR-
County. subject to the decision of the Republican
Primary Election, to be held on the Ist OF April,
1873.
We are authorized to announce that A. L. REID
will be candidate for Sheriff of Fayette county,
subject to the decision of the Republican Primary
Election, to be held April 1st, 1878.
EDS. HERALD: Please announce that s. b.
STRALEY is a candidate for the Office of Sheriff
Of Fayette County, subject to the decision of the
next.
EDS HERALD:
Please announce the name of MAJ. JAS. F.COOK
as candidate for Sheriff of Fayette county, subject
to the decision of the Republican Primary Elec-
ton, to be held the 1st Of April. Major Cook
$1,000 % nrly by the principles Of Repub
war, as brave soldier. He is true Republican,
| a tried soldier and an honest man. Nominate him
and oblige SOLDIERS OF FAYETTE Co.
COmmissiOner
! We are authorized to announce that HARNIAN-
! IS ELLIS will be a candidate for County Commits
sioner of Fayete County, subject the decision of
| lst, 1873
| We are authorized to announce that AMOS
| THORNTON will be a candidate for County Com
missioner Of Fayette county, subject to the decision
| OF the Republican Primary Election, to be held
April lst.
| Clerk of Courts.
| EDS. HERALD: Please announce the name of E.
| W: WELSHEIMER as a candidate for the nOmi-
| nation for Clerk of Court of Common Pleas, sub
ject to the decision of the Republican Primary
Election, to be held on April lst next Mr.. Welsh
elmer is the present incumbent, and the faithful
! ness and ability manifested by him an officer,
recommend him for q second term. -.
Probate Judge.
| EDS. HERALD: Please announce that j. b.
PRIDEG is candidate for the Office of Probate
| Judge subject to the decision of the Republican
! Primary Election, to be held April lst next
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1878-02-28
FOR TOWNSHIP OFFICES.

Assessor.
EDS. HERALD:
Please announce the name of JOAB HARPER
for Assessor, of Jefferson township, and you will
oblige many voters. A. FRIEND.
JEFFERsONvILLE, o., Feb. 9TH, 1873.
We are authorized to announce that JASPER
WRIGHT will be candidate for Assessor of Union
Township, at the coming April election.
We authorized to announce that JAMES
GREEN will be candidate for Assessor of Paint
township at the approaching April election. =
Clerk.
We are authorized to announce that S. B. YEO-
MAN will be candidate for Clerk of Union Town
ship, at the coming April election.
We are authorized to announce that WIN. S.
GORDON will be a candidate for Clerk of Union
Township, at the coming April election.
We are authorized to announce that c. j. BELL
will be candidate for Clerk of Union township,
at the coming April Election.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1878-02-28
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR CONSIDERATION OFFICES.

Mayor.
We are authorized to announce that F. D. BRAD
LEY will be Independent candidate for
Mayor of Washington at the coming April election,
We are requested to announce the name of n. .
BARCLAY Independent candidate for re-
election to the office of Mayor of the Incorporated
Village of Washington, at the April election.
Clerk.
We are authorized to announce that VIM. S.
GORDON will be d candidate for Corporation
Clerk at the approaching April election.
We are authorized to announce that c. J. BELL
will be candidate for corporation clerk of Wash
ingtOn, at the April election.
Marshal.
We are authorized to announce that j. B. COL
LIER will be candidate for Marshal of WASH
ington, at the coming April election.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1878-02-28

State Of Ohio, Fdyette county, IS.
PROBATE COURT.
W1syeaS Accounts and vouchers have been MED
in the Probate Court, aforesaid for settlement oy
the Executors of the last wills Of the tolloWlh oe
ceased persons, to-Nvit:
John king; Catharine Blizzard;
And by the Administrators OF the lOlloWlng ue-
ceased persons, to-wit: -,
G. l.. Doster; Isaac Sollars; Reuben HiXson.
And by the Guardians of the following named
Amanda McKflip; Amanda Davey; Frank Al
len.
counts and vouchers arenOw on file in said Probate
Court being suspended for confirmation.
ANY person interested, may dle written excep-
tions 10 said accounts, or any item thereof, or
before the first Monday (being the 18th day. of March
next, when the same will be finally heard.
j. B. PRIDDY, Probate Judge
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1878-02-28

railroad accident near Pearce's, is that
parties other than tramps had to do with
! it. The express car contained almost
| 5000, 900, and it is surmised that the plot
to wreck and rob the train was concocted
/ by desperadoes who had worked them
selves into knowledge of the money ship
ment from Cincinnati. The failure of
their plan is due TO the fact that the coup
| ling attached to the heavy government
mail car was broken, and that therefore
the element of general confusion, which
succeeds wreck, was absent, under COW
er (which they expected to accomplish
/ their object. A more fiendish attempt at
robbery, having for its condition of sue
cess the slaughter or manning of scores
of innocent persons, could not well be
imagined.
Erom. the Wilmington journal, Feb. 2O)
Not less than three dry goods houses
are going out of business in the spring.
We refer to Wickersham & Broomhall, S.
7. Moon, and Messrs. Hadley & Son.
Some time since, the officials of the
Pennsylvania Railroad determined to
change the gauge of their road to four
feet nine inches The original distance
between the rails was four feet ten inches.
lii order to conform to the standard adopt
ed by the main line, all the branches had to
follow suit, consequently the gauge of the
.Muskingum Valley Road is now being
changed. Last week the traekmen were
engaged in moving one of the rails run
ming through town. 1t will take some
time to complete the entire work, but
when done the Pennsylvania Railroad
and all its branches will not be troubled
with different gauges in the future.
One day last week Judge Doan imposed
sentences on Kesiah Smith and Lee Bow
erman. The former had plead guilty to
manslaughter and the latter was convict
ed of horse stealing. Miss Smith, it will
be recollected, was accused of giving birth
to an infant last fall in an clubhouse
somewhere in the southern part of town,
after which she so injured the child that
it died. The little one was fundo under
the floor Of the building with its head
terribly mangled. The accused was sent
to the penitentiary for term of two
years. Lee Bowerman stole horse from
Andrew Roller, near GurneyvilIe, last
fall, and was subsequently arrested by
Sheriff Smith, after a protracted search.
He goes up for five years.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1878-02-28

These sndden changes of the weather
seldom fail to bring a Cough or Cold, and
we can recommend DR.. MarshalPs Lung
Syrup as certain cure for all diseases OF
the Lungs and Chest. The price is onlv
25 cents. Sold by T. A. Murray, drug
gist.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1878-02-28

Two doses of DR.. Marshall's Lung
Syrup completely cured my child of Sc
we're case of Group. 1 have used great
many different Cough medicines, but
have never found any so efficient as DR..
Mafshal1's j. W. SPELLMAN, Elkhart,
Indiana. Sold by F. A. Murray druggist.