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Newspaper
Steubenville Weekly Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1870
Page
3
County residents in arrears for Hikacp payments are warned that nonpayment will lead to their names being erased from company records. Remittance may be sent at owner risk. post office orders may be unavailable. Postmaster receipt required for payment.
Brief miscellany including a discharged Belmont County Infirmary resident facing amputation, a new independent paper Tux Wellaville Local in Willisville, two marriages in distant churches using Episcopal rite, a total solar eclipse on December 22 visible locally, and weather comments with poetic musings on December and a green 25th omen.
Friday December 2 report shows County Commissioners sending Squire James Reed to Columbus to notify sureties on Mr Auld’s $50,000 bond. If work does not continue, contract may be re let and sureties liable for excess costs to finish the buildings. The bond covers the county’s potential overrun. Stark & Forsey advertise ladies gold watches and chains.
David Miller of Wellsburg West Virginia sold grain to a Pittsburgh buyer and traveled by packet Forest City to Wellsburg with a draft payment. He was attacked by four men near Wellsburg, tied, robbed of the money, and later released with no identification of his attackers. No broader highway robbery plan is evident.
A fine assortment of Amecsian watches of all grades advertised at Stark and Forney’s stores with prices described as cheaper than ever. The notice highlights variety and value to attract customers.
On the Dave Jackman farm two miles west of Richmond a five foot diameter patch of ground shows unusually high temperature and porous surface with small holes. The spot bakes dry despite surrounding wet soil and has drawn many speculations without a clear explanation.
A large assortment of silverware in all designs is on display at Sark and Forney's shop. The collection includes numerous patterns and pieces, inviting customers to browse and select items.
By the bench of taxpayers we publish provisions on real estate duy real taxes of PSat and one half of the tax of L870. Taxes due on or before December 2, 1870. Delinquent if not paid by then. if unpaid by the third Tuesday in January 1871 the real estate will be sold to cover unpaid taxes. Chattel taxes unpaid in December will be collected in full with penalties.
The document lists multiple 19th century court actions in Pittsburgh including verdicts for plaintiff and defendant in cases involving promissory notes, damages for property destruction, railroad stock disputes, divorce petitions, and a negligence suit from a paper mill hack tender. It notes counsel and trial statuses with some verdicts pending.
Young men seek practical business training can enroll at Duff's Mercantile College. Circulars available from principals P Duft & Son, Pittsburgh, Penn. First Chartiers Valley Railroad train departs Mansfield for Cannonsburg Monday, soon the line will reach Cannonsburg. The branch, built by the PC and St Louis Railway Co, aims to pay as well as similar lines. Washington County expects rail communication and rejoicing upon completion.
A Stark and Forney display offers an extensive range of American watches across grades priced cheaper than ever. Customers are invited to browse the selection and find reliable timepieces at reduced costs.
Hottony Presents urges readers to visit Schacer & Bro's Music store at 101 North Tuird St in Dougherty's block for cabinet or portable organ gifts ahead of the holidays. The note mentions a price hike around the time and specifies an opening date of January 1, 1871.
Just opened, the finest line of Gold this city features the celebrated Broviilian Crystal at Siark and Forney s. The display promises elite craftsmanship and new luxury additions for discerning shoppers.
City boosters seek an Ohio river location near Steubenville for a new paper mill. Projectors will not bargain high and urge owners with suitable land to bid, promising fair terms if a site is secured locally or elsewhere.
An increase in stock of silverware of every design just arrived at Stark and Forney's.
President Grant reports peace and prosperity after the Civil War, urges Annexation of San Domingo, and details neutrality, Caribbean policy, trade, tariffs, currency stabilization, Indian affairs reform, and a strong navy. He calls for civil service reform, education and agriculture bureaus, and improved public lands and internal improvements.
An 19th century ad lists Drs L. and T. L. Ovostive at 132 Grant Street Pittsburgh offering detection of diseases by ocular chemical and microscopic urine tests and claims of cures with patient testimonials. It also mentions a “Sprecher Battery” pamphlet and other local advertisements for watches toys and goods at Glendenning's News Depot.
The text advises manuring and ploughing the garden into ridges before freeze up. Fall application of wapure and surface covering will surface when spring ploughing and mix with decomposed manure. More loamy matter improves the result. The note comments on whiskey paper afloat in Cincinnati and money being tight.
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