Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-11-20
LOCAL MATTERS.


'NA'''i AN8"AN''J'
: Mrs. Carrie Elliott Of Cincinnati, is the CUES
Of Mrs r. B. Beeson.
Mr., VIII Willctt Of Columbus is spending
few days in town, his old home.
Mr. r. s Quinn, one of Hillsboros prominen
business men, was in town yesterday.
Mrs. Sam. Taylor of Chicago, is home on
visit to her mother, Mrs. Jennie Ogle.
Miss Martha Putnam, of Danyers, Mass, il
visiting at the residence Of H. L. Hadley, Esq,
Mrs. G. scutt recently returned from a visit o
several weeks to friends at Boswell Indiana.
Mr.. L. H. Houston, one Of the live business
men of South Charleston, was in town Tuesday
IN. VanDeman, attorney -at-law, is attend,
ing case in the Clinton county common pleas
court this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse YanPelt, of Iowa, are on q
visit to Mrs. VanPet's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.
F. Parrett, in this county.
Mrs. S. c. Brown and Mrs. Clay Catlin, OF
this place, went over to GAINESVILLE, Monday, to
make a brief visit to friends.
The Circleville Union of Friday last says:
"Wood Holman left to-day for Hastings, MINI,
where he will permanently locate"
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. stimson gave an entertain
ment at their residence on Tuesday evening in
honor Of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moore.
W. H. Eckman, attorney -at-law, of Green
field, was in town Tuesday, attending to busi-
ness in Fayette Common Pleas Conrt.
Miss Mamie Robinson, daughter Of Jos. Rob-
insOn, Of Chicago, is visiting her relatives,
Messrs, II. A. and J. P. Robinson, in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Whelpley, Of Marysville,
visited their son, Mr.. j, Whelpley, agent of
thes. j. and P. nauow-gauge, in this place, last
week.
Mr.. The Wendell, Of this place. who has been
in Munich, pursuing his art studies for year
past, has removed to Florence, Italy, where he
has better advantages.
The Logan Gazette, 18th, says: ''NIr. Marcus
Barclay, an old Hooking county boy, now the
Mayor Of Washington G. H., is visiting his father
in this county at the present time"
supt. Patterson, of Washington schools, is on
the programme of the Eastern Ohio Teachers
Association, which meets at Zanesvlle, Novem-
Der 2s and 20, for an address on "The Expert
menter in the School Room"
The cambridge Chronicle 18th, says: "Rev
j. P. A. Dickey preached his first sermon at the
NJ. L. Church last Sunday morning. He is a
good scholar, fluent and forcible speaker, and
an earnest Chrlstian worker"
The Circlevile Herald, Of yesterday, says:
mrs. Horny Piper has gone 10 Washington G.
e. on a Visit,... The accomplished wife Of
uQR' a. +. CEeanef, Of Washington G. H., Sem
AEbf -6.eQt To the OHIO General Assembly from
the 9th District was in the city last week, guest
OF Mrs. S. NJ. Hall"
The senior editor OF the HERALD and wife,
and number Of friends, several from Ross
county, had the pleasure of attending dinner
party given by our friends, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Mi |
near yesterday, at their residence, near Bloom.
ingburg; the occasion being Mr.. NJ. Goth birth
day anniversary. A very pleasant interview
with friends was enjoyed.
The New Lexington Tribune of last Thursday
says: "Mr Smith L. johnson and family re-
moved from this place TO Zanesville on Wednes. |
day, where they will make their home for the
time being. They take with them the best
wishes Of host Of friends. Mfr. johnson is an |
excellent citizen, good business man, AN alTable
gentleman. He is a stalwart Republican, an |
active, earnest and conscientious worker, recog. |
nized leader Of ability, and as such his depart.
lre will be deeply regretted"
Tho Chillicothe Register of Saturday says: "Our
neek-eyod friend, 'NIoxey Wilson of Washing
5on Q. H., was visible on our streets Thursday.
llo thinks Chlllicothe Is the greatest place in
America, when Washington is not taken into
consideration. John McArty has struck oil.
Last week ticket held by him drew $1,000 prize
n the Louisville lottery, or rather he held one
nth OF ticket which drew $4,000 prize John
3 winterlng at the Crawford House, Cincinnati,
md is as happy as a clam at high tide"
Walter Gibson, who has been filing the posi-
ion of messenger and assistant operator in the
". U. Telegraph ofice in this place for Ave or
TX years past, has been promoted by superln-
endent Williams to place as operator in the
at Cincinnati, responsible posi-
ion for young boy. Walter Is a good operator
.ttentlye to business, and has the qualities of
haracter that will make him faithful to any
rust, and gain friends for for him wherever he
oes' We wish him success In his new position.
Mrs VIM. Gordon was Surprised" last
londay evening. Her birthday anniversary oo-
lrring on thatday, her husband induced her to
him to New Holland in the morn.
lg. Returning by the 7;l5 train in the evening,
icy proceeded to their home, on entering which
TB. Gordon was completely surprised to find 1t
lied with jolly company of her friends and !
alghb0rs, The affair was neatly planned and
ell executed by Mr. q, In colluslon with some
dy friends OF the family. The company shortly
forward were invited TO the dining room,
here sumptuOus supper was spread. The
ening was very pleasantly passed.
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