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Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-17
peath OF Ex-eoverflor Allen.

Ex-Governor William Allen, died sud-
denly at his residence near Chillieothe on
Friday morning last at 80 O'Clock. He
was apparently in his usual condition of
health up to within a few hours of his
death. He was in Chillicothe on Wednes-
day. About four O'Clock Thursday af-
ternoon Gov. Allen complained of feeling
a little unwell, and a couple of hours af-
terward, took some medicine, but his ill
ness was not considered at all serious, by
his son-in-law and daughter, DIR. Scott
and wife, who were with him. About
l 80 Friday morning he got up from his
bed and walked toward chair, into which
he fell, and DIR. Scott and wife, who had
not retired, but were in an adjoining
room, went Immediately to him, and
found him dead.
Ex-Governor William Allen was born
in EdentOn ,ChOwan county, North CarOli-
ma, in the year 1906. He received almost
no school education until he was sixteen
/ years of age, and after he had come to
i Chillicothe, this State Here he attended
| the old Chillicothe Academy for while,
and at length entered the law Office of
| Edward Kiny. He earlV entered pOliti-
1 ~eA AAAC1 W as CACCbC0 W ICSS
| when scarcely arrived at the constitu-
tiOnal age to hold that office. He was
elected to the United States Senate and
took his seat in 1897, and at the close OF
his term was reelected, serving faith
fully and ably twelve years, or two full
terms. While in the United States Sen
ate he married Mrs. Efie Macarthur
Coons, the daughter of Governor Near
thur. Mrs. Allen died soon after the
birth of their only child, Mrs. DIR. Scott
with whom and her husband he had lived
and who were his attendants and constant
watchers at his sudden death. After hii
Senatorial career, Governor Allen retired
to private but busy life upon his farm
where he devoted his time to study, anC
he became versed in nearly every brancf
of study and business in life, not except
ing many of the sciences. In 1873 his
party called him into public life again.
| He was elected Governor, and during thu
term-twO years-conducted the affair
pertaining to his Office with distinguished
fidelity and ability. He was nomina
ted in 1875 for reelection, and received
the full vote of his party, but was de
feated by his opponent, the present Pres
ident of the United States. His part7
gave him yet one more great honor. Ii
1876 the Democratic State Convention
named and endorsed him as their candi
date for President of the United States
On his defeat as candidate for Governo
in 1875, however. he again retired to hi
elegant home, near Chillicothe, noted ia
and wide, no more for its geniallhOspital
ity than for the instructive and agreeabl
master spirit which perYaded it. Her
the statesman, student, philosopher
though living long Outlived his conteIn
pOTafies, but of whom it can be truly sal
that he did not for day Outlive his use
fulness-died, full of years, in the arm
: of those he loved-his family.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-17

Again we are being informed by the
Republican Dapers-as is always the case
Immediately preceding our state eIectl0h
that revival of business IS rapldly
taking place. We don't know now II rs Is
in other places but the business men OF
Washington c. H. report dull trade. In
fact almost everythingis at stand stlIl.-
Register.
The above will do as an item written
for political effect, but as a statement of
the condition ofaffairs in this community,
it is misrepresentation. The evidences
of a revival of business and the return of
better times in finances are unmistakable,
and to be seen on every hand. There has
not been a time for years past when there
was as much improvement going on in
Washington as there is this Spring. There
is plenty of work for mechanics and Ia
boring men, at fair prices. Business
rooms that have been empty are occupied,
and more are in demand, and instead of
Everything being at standstiil,' - there
is life and activity in all classes of bust
ness that cannot fail to be apparent to
any one who is disposed to see it.
Trade has been little dull for a week
or two past, for the reason that the farm
ers have been busy harvesting the biggest
and best wheat crop ever raised in the
county, which has been saved in excel
lent condition, and is being marketed Al
as good price as farmers of this county
ever got for their wheat. The corn croI
was backward in the start, but the wealth
er for the past few weeks has boen very
favorable, and the prospect for an abund
ant crop is improving every day.
We can see nothing discouraging in TIN
situation here.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-17
News Items.

There are four cases of yellow fever at
quarantine, New York. and two cases are
reported in Jersey City. The health Off
GER of New York says he does not fear
the disease via ocean travel, but as to rail
is not so confident.
James Gordon Benefits sister, Mrs.
Bell, recently gave birth to son, and
the day after the young gentleman s
birth, his uncle called on him and laid on
his cradle an even hundred United States
bonds each of the denomination of 81 900.
The new era at the South is marked by
the reclamation of the islands on the
South Carolina coast. Idle lands and
waste places among the everglades and
savanas, never before put to use, have
been fenced in, and the cattle are now
grazing in numbers that astonish the ma
tives. Fifty per cent. of the acreage this
year is in provisions, while cotton fields
are of smaller size. This is due to a
change of mind on the part of the old
| owners, who realize that provisions
raised at home are better and cheaper
than the table stuffs bought in market.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-17
The Won Blumen Party e.8usred.',

HILLsBoRo, July 14.-The Won Blumen
pedestrian party had a big bust up here
last night, and will probably depart from
HillsbOro in sections. 1t is difficult to get
at the bottom of the trouble, but it seems
to be severe case of jealousy and mother
in-law. Mr.. Miller, the manager, has his
wife and mother-in-law, his wife's broth
er and wife with the party, and it is
claimed that the female part of the party
became jealous of the necessary attentions
given the lady pedestrian by her trainer
and manager, and the result was a grand
old row among them last night, and con-
siderable excitement over the matter
among the citizens. The managers wife
and Miss Won Rlumen became reconciled
this morning, but the party will no doubt
have to be reorganized before she appears
again in public. Miss Won Blumen seems
! to have the sympathy of our citizens, and
no imputations against her character are
intimated. 1t Is an unfortunate affair all
around, as the entertainment was draw
ing full houses and giving good satisfac-
tion,
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-17

WE are really afraid some of the Ohio
Democratic newspapers are making
mistake in giving prominence to military
services Of their Candidates for Governor
and Lieutenant Governor. Fhe Democ-
raoy Of Ohio have never been IN the babit
of voting for men on account Of their
services in the Union army; on the con~
trary record of such services has always
been the poorest kind Of recommended
tIon a candidate could have to secure their
support. There are great many Demo
Gratis In Ohio who, If these papers succeed
in convincing them that Gems. Ewing and
Rice actually,did do some service as Lin
coin hirelings' in the war against the
South, will give them the grand bounce,
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-17

The War Department has issued state
Jnent giving the number of men fur
nished the Union Army by each State and
Territory, from April 10, 1861, to the
close of the war of the rebellion. 1t
shows that the total number of volunteers
was 2,e7s, 1857. New York furnished the
greatest number, 4s7,O47; Pennsylvania
comes next with S66, JOY; Ohio next, 3I9,-
659; Illinois fourth, with 259, ,l47; Indi-
ana fifth, 1917, ,147; Massachusetts, sixth,
l52, ,O4s; Missouri seventh, los, Ill.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-17

Hoop IEm Up!

There is perhaps no locality in Ohio in
which there are not more or less policy
holders of the State Mutual Aid Associa-
tion, and as there ia wide spread and
general impression that there is some-
thing rotten in the management of its
affairs, the press of the State ought to
make it so warm for the officials, that
they would find it convenient and neces-
sary to make & sworn statement of its
condition, and show up what has been
the receipts and disbursements ofthe As
soGssltion, so that Eolicy holders may be
satisfied that they are not being plumber
ed by systematic co6rse' Of fobbery H.
Jackson HeTaJd,
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-17

THERE Is trouble in the Republican par
ty in Athens county, the result of which
is a bolters' ticket for county offices. The
bolt seems to be the offspring of Charley
Grosvenor. The truth aboutit, as it ap-
pears to us, is that Grosvenor desires to
dictate the nominations in that county,
and thinks that nothing can be done, as
It ought to be done, unless it is done by
Charley GrosVenor, or in accordance
with his dictation. Grosvenor has, for a
long time, attached more importance to
himself than the people are willing to
yield to him, and they have, irrespective of
him, made their nominations for county
ofieers, and Grosvenor bolts and forms a
holtarss ticket.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-17

In the Democratic Senatorial Conven-
tion in the Delaware district, candidates
for the nomination charged each other
with violation of the new Seitz election
law. We would like to bet small amount
that the first man caught violating the
provisions of that law will be a Demo
crnk
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-17

WE regret that the edition of the HER
AID containing our letters while on the
Western Editorial Excursion has become
so far exhausted that we are unable to
reciprocate with all who have had the
kindness to furnish us with copies of their
respective papers containing similar let
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-17

ON receipt of the news of Gov. Aliens
death, Gov. Bishop issued proclamation
requesting that the flags on the State
House be draped in mourning and low
cred at half-mast, until after the funeral,
and that all offices of the State govern
ment be closed on the day of the funeral.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-17
CAMPAIGN RATES
The ''Herald" From Now Until
November 1st for 5Oc.
Subscribe for 1T, and Keep Posted
During the Campaign.

In order to place the HERALD in the hands of as
many Of the Republicans Of the county as possible
during the coming campaign, we have decided to
offer the paper from now until the first of Novem-
her for 50 cents, paid in advance.
Every Republican in the county, who is not al
ready subscriber to the HERALD, should avail
himself OF this opportunity Of getting the paper
at greatly reduced rate; and, in order to get the
full benefit Of the reduction in price, should send
in his name and the money at once.
The coming campaign is an unusually important
one, and promises to be lvely-in fact, red hot.
We will endeavor to make the HERALD as interest
ing and effective as possible and desire to place it
in the hands Of every Republican in the county.
Send In your names Your subscription Will
commence on receipt Of the money. and continue
till Nov. lst. WIN. MILLKAN & SON,
Publishers Herald.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-17

Mr.. E. A. BUSH, well-known travel
ling salesman for the notion house of Joel
j. Bailey 6 Co., Philadelphia, committed
suicide at his home, in Greenfield, on
Sunday, by hanging himself. The cause
of the commission of the deed is a mys-
terry. So far as known, there was no
financial or domestic trouble. He was a
brother-in-law of Hon. Henry l.. Diekey,
member of Congress.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-17

NUMEROUS cases of sunstroke have oc-
CURED in St. Louis, Cincinnati, and other
cities, during the past week. In Charles
ton, s. c., twelve cases were reported on
Saturday,
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-17

the cue from their leaders, are inspired
with the enthusiasm of success. Some
body is bound to be disappointed, and the
party that relies upon these assurances,
and does not put forth its highest efforts
to win, is very likely to find itself in the
voeative in October. So much depends
upon thorough organization, canvassing,
the intelligent diffusion of political in
formation where it will do most good, that
no party, however just its cause, can
count upon success where these agencies
are neglected. 1t is all well enough for
the Republicans to claim the State as eX-
ultingiy as the Democrats, and, all things
considered they have reason for so doing,
but they must remember that in politics
as in everything else, those win who
work. Cincinnati Commercial.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-17

There is nothing which so much annoys
the Republicans as to know the Demo-
Gratis have four Generals on their State
ticket.-Regtster.
That doesn't annoy the Republicans a
bit. The Democratic party has never
elected any Union Generals yet.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-17
Panama Canal.

NJ. De Lesseps, in a recent lecture at
Amiens, on the Panama canal, stated that
the subscription would be opened two
months hence; that in November he
should himself start for the Isthmus; that
the first sod would be turned on New
Years day, and with so, 900 or 40, 900 ma
tives, some of them Chinese, but l5 900 of
them free negroes from Brazil, whom the
Emperor Pedro would doubtless agree tC
send, the work would be completed in
seven or eight years.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-17

THE Cincinnati Exposition for 1879,
opens on the 10th of September, and con-
tinues one month, closing October 11th.
The building will be open for the recep-
tInn of goods Aug. 18th.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-17

The latest advises from Memphis report
10 new cases Of yellow fever. There
have been only six cases. The alarm ha.
subsidized and persons Wbo left the city or
the appearance Of the fever pre- return
ing.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-17

In our letter from the Sherman House
in Chicago, published in the HERALD last
week, thotypes made us say: 'It is 1859
miles from Denver to Kansas City" 1t
should have read: 1t is 639 miles from
Denver to Kansas city.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-17

AN arctic exploring expedition, seat
out by the New York Herald, sailed from
San Francisco on the 9Th inst, in the
yacht Jeannette, under command ofLieut.
DeLong.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-17
oentraI Comalaltlee
A. r. CREAMER, Chairman.
OFFICERS: 3. D. PURsELL, Secretary.
(F. H. MILLER, Treasurer

NE. II. MILLER, Treasurer
Union Township-Wiuis Pine, A r Creamer, F Fl
Miller, VIM Burnett, MPaVey, H D Pursell, Robt
Sutherland, II / Bush, Silas Weaver, Amos
TorntOn, ] H Evans.
JeGerson-L d Crow, Abram Bush L NJ Ellis, W m
Blessing, James straley, Chas Gray.
Paint-J P A Dickey, Jas Judy, c D Hays, VIM R
Willis, H Highlans, Noah Jones'
wayne-yohn H. Parrett, ThOs Braden, Sanford
Sayer, Marion Gibson.
MadisOn--B F Leayell, Capt. James Cook, E W
Clarridge, Jacobs.
Alsrien-gilllam Clark, Gideon c Gamble, c
MeCrea. Lafayette strope.
cCnsoEd-James Beatty, T Craig, Thomas Marx
JaspsE--yLIL I Marx, Anderson Blue, zeBulOn Smith
ersen.-T g johnson, John Q Adams, L Lines
Henry Patton.
Perry--Jaeob n Timmons, Lee Smith, h Ellis
r Perdue.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-17

SOME one suggests that the wheat crop
In Ohio this year is good-very good, but
that the Rice crop is dead failure.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-17

TIE funeral of Ex-Governor Allen took
place from his residence at Fruit Hill,
near Chillicothe, on Monday morning.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-17
ASsigmee'S Sale
REAL E TATE

TIME UNDERSIGNED WILL OFFER, AT
l. public auction, at the door of the Court House,
in Washington, Fayette county, Ohio,
On Saturday, August 10th, A. ID. 1879,
commencing at O'Clock p. m the following de-
scribed real estate, conveyed to him by B. F. Golf
man, for the benefit of his creditors to- wit:
Lot number S4G, in L. c. Coffman's addition to
the said town of Washington &. H., containing G
large brick house.
Appraised at .......-.--- .-..-.....-.. $1,000
TERMS OF SALE
One-thrd on the day of sale and the balance in
two annual payments, bearing interest at the rate
of six per cent. per annum, and secured by mort
gage on the premises sold.
MARTIN GROVE,
96W5 Assignee of B. {. Coffman.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-17

REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.
FOR GOVERNOR,
CHARLES FOSTER, Of Seneca county
41rTrTF,y A T-GOVERNOR.
.,.,,vv 7 TIroKEv1OoPER, Of Hamilton County
JUDGE OF SUPREME COURT,
Wm. W. JOHNSON, Of Lawrence County.
ATToRNEY-GENERALs
GEO. K. NASH, Of Franklin County,
AUDITOR OF STATE,
JOHN F. osLEvEE, of Logan County.
STATE TREASURER,
JOSEPH TURsgEY, Of Cuyahoga County.
MEMBER OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
JAMES FULLneTOE, Of Union County.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-17

1t seems to be part of the programme
of both parties in Ohio this year to claim
the State with confidence. Mr.. Foster
has no doubt Of his election. neither has
General Ewing; aud General Piatt ex-
100, 900 votes, and hopes he may step in
with the balance of power in the Legisla-
ture in the hands of his party. John G.
Thompson is just as confident as General
Robinson, and the party papers, taking
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-17

advancement of the idea of State suprem-
acy and secession. And had it not been
that President Hayes persistently refused
to sign all such disloyal measures the
Rebel Brigadiers might have been far adj
vanced on the road to supremacy and the
Nation to ruin.-XeniG T0rchIight.
The belief of many Greenbackers that
their ultimate success is to be reached
only through the destruction of one of
the old parties; the Indignation of large
class of the Nationals at the undisguised,
rebellious ''rule OF ruin" spirit which the
Democracy have boldly manifested dur
ing the extra session OF Congress; and
deep disgust at the utter faithlessness of
Democratic professions, as manifested by
their deliberate failure to pass the Silver
bill, has already raised the question of
still different course of action on the part
of National voters-and there are those
who argue that fthe success of the Green
back principles is to be won over the ruins
of the Democracy, then the place to begin
is in Ohio, and the way to make that de-
feat most telling and demoralizing is to
vote forFoster that Observation-Disclosures to
utterly disapproVe and to oGliscountenance
the political action of the Southern Dem
| ocracy in Convention and Ewing's coop
Grafton Herewith, they can in no way
make that disapprOval SO telling and over
whelming as to let it be emphatically un-
derstOod that the slightest Tebellfous mani
festdtions Of the Tnaclt-UdlHated solid South,
are to be epT0nlptly met be the dropptnq of minor
| questions and the firm tread Of a solid North
Toledo Blade.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16
Stop That Cough.

If you are suffering with a cough,
cold, asthma. bronchitis, hay fever,
consumption, loss of voice, tickling
IN the throat, OF any affection of the
throat or lungs, use DIR. Kings New
Discovery for consumption. This is
the great remedy that is causing so
much excitement by its wonderful
cures, curing thousands of hopeless
cases. Over one million bottles of
DIR. Kings New Discovery have been
used within the last year. We a
unhesitatingly say that this is really
the only sure cure for throat and lung
affections, and can che9rfully recon-
mend it to all. Call and get a trial
bottle free of cost or a regular size for
one dollar. II. Scharlach, in RiBgO
building, Mexico, Mo. tt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16
A Wonderful Discovery

For the speedy cure of Consamp-
ton and all diseases that lead to it,
such as stubborn Coughs, neglected
Colds, Bronchitis, Hay Fever, As
TINA, pain in the side and chest, dry
hacking cough, tickling in the throat,
Hoarseness, Sore Throat, and all
chronic or lingering diseases of the
throat and lungs. Dr.. Kings Dis
covery has no equal and has estab-
lished for itself a world wide reputa-
ton. Many leading physicians rec
ommend and use it il their practice.
The formula from which it is prepared
is highly recommended by all medi-
cal journals. The clergy and the
press have complimented it in the
most glowing terms. Go to your
druggist and get a trial bottle free of
cost, or a regular size for 81. For
sale by R. Scharlach, Ringo building
Mexico. Mo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16
Druggists' Convention

At meeting of some of the drug
gists of Boone and adjoining counties
held at Columbia, Missouri, Sept.
10th, it was
Resolved, That with a view of ele-
waiting the standard of the retail drug
trade, and for the purpose of effecting
an organization, or association, of
the members of the profession, by
which a united effort can be brought
to bear on the state Legislature, such
as will procure the enactment of such
laws as will secure and protect us in
our rights, and such other matters as
may benefit the profession generally,
that a convention of the retail drug
gists be called to meet at Sedalia,
Mo-, Oct. 29th. 1879.
All druggists in the state are invi-
ted to attend.
F. K. DIMMITT, p. S. Hooker,
Secretary. Chairman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-16
John Il. Brooks e. 90. ,

have removed their stock of goods to
the old stand of Buckley & Moore, on
North side OF the square. This firm
has the only large and varied stock
of queensware, glassware, etc., in
town, and are prepared to sell at tine
lowest prices. Call and see their
large fall importation. They also have
IN extensive stock of groceries. The
we'll known character of this firm, will
insure universal satisfaction. Johnnie
and his father, Elder John A. Brooks,
are determined to satisfy every de-
fiand of the trade. 26.2t.