This file contains transcripts of Deaths, Marriages and Miscellaneous New Articles from the pages of the Waynesburg Republican from January through June, 1871. MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES FROM THE WAYNESBURG REPUBLICAN GREENE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Married HUFFMAN-FORDYCE - On Nov. 26, 1870, by William Estel, Esq., Mr. Wm. Huffman, of Jackson tp., and Miss Jane Fordyce of Gilmore tp. MITCHEL-HUFFMAN - Dec. 24, 1870, by the same, Mr. Rufus Mitchel and Miss Harriet Huffman, both of Jackson tp., Greene County, Pa. MARNER-ROBERTS - At the residence of the bride, Dec. 22, 1870, by Rev. Thomas R. Smith, Mr. John A. Marner and Miss Elizabeth Roberts, both of Greene County, Pa. GRIM-CARROLL - Dec. 27, 1870, John Grim, of Ryerson's Station, Greene Co., and Miss Jennie Carroll, of Washington Co., Pa. This Grim joins his Carroll do happy and gay, And Carroll turns Grim as they pass on their way; May Jennie entice him to keep neat and trim And drown all their sorrows with a little Grim, SOLLERS-MESSENGER - Dec. 10, 1870, at Ryerson's Station, J. Westly Sollers and Miss Mary Ann Messenger. May Westly be happy in the enjoyment of his Messenger - and may their copies increase - and their type be clear - and may they never have trouble with the Devil. January 11, 1871 Died DAVIS - On Saturday, Dec. 24, 1870, Leon, only child of John and Mary Jane Davis, aged three months and three days. BLACK - Sept. 7, 1870, at her residence near McClellandtown, in the 89th year of her ages, Mrs. Sarah Black, widow of Mr. Henry Black Prior to her marriage to Mr. Black, she was married to Isaac Coleman, who died leaving her a widow with two children; one of whom still lives to honor her memory - the same being the wife of James Parshall near Jefferson, who is the grand father of 38 of Mrs. Black's great grandchildren. Few indeed live to her age and fewer still leave such a posterity. She was the mother of ten childrren, sixty eight grand children, seventy-five great grand children, a large number of whom still live to honor her memory. She gave evidence of her acceptance with Christ several years before she united with the church; actuated by love of Christ she made a public profession of Religion and was baptised by the Rev. Wm. Brownfield, and united with the Baptist Church, McClellandtown, in which community she gave convincing evidence of the reality of the christian religion; having beena member of the church about 40 years. She died as she lived in the enjoyment of a bright hope of a blissful immortality with the blood-washed and sanctified in heaven. Jas. Parshall WADDLE - At the residence of his father, in Millsboro, Washington County, Pa., on Sunday, Dec. 18, of consumption, Stephen D. Waddle, aged 28 years. January 11, 1871 A Man Shot - Mr. Valentine Craft was shot last Monday at Clarksville, while aiding the constable of Jefferson Township, to arrest a man named Preston, for whom they had a warrant. Preston shot Craft in the bowels, and it is expected will die. Preston is a resident of Washington Co. He is now in our county jail. January 11, 1871 Proceedings of the Whitely tp. Institute, held in the Newtown School House, on Jan. 6, 1871. - The following teachers were present: Mr. R. L. Phillips, J. T. Silveus, T. M. Shriver, and Miss Minerva White; also our worthy County Superintendent, T. J. Teal. The following officers were elected: Mr. Isaac Wood, President; A. J. Shriver, Secretary. The following questions were warmly discussed by the teachers, directors and others: 1st. Should the bible be used in our public schools. 2d. Should Corporial Punishment be abolished in the school room. 3d. Will it pay teachers to attend the County Institute. Teachers don't stand back on such occasions as this; come out and show yourselves as workers in the cause of educating the youth of the land. January 18, 1871 The County Auditors, Simon Rinehart, Esq., Jesse Steel and David Spragg, who have been engaged for the past two weeks in the annual auditing of the receipts and expenditures of the county, finished the settlement on Saturday last; being completed in some six days shorter time than heretofore. January 18, 1871 Henry Fisher got drunk last Sunday and took a notion to shoot somebody. He loaded and old horse pistol went to the Hamilton House and snapped it at Levi Pettit, with whom he hadhad a falling out. Fortunately the flint had dropped out of its place in the pistol, in his pocket; hence, it failed to go off, or in all probability Pettit would have been killed. Fisher was promptly arrested by Burgess Bailey, with the assistance of a half dozen men, and placed in "durance vile" to await a hearing. January 18, 1871 While Dr. Bronson, pastor of the Presbyterian Church in this place, was waiting, on last Friday night, near the post office, for the opening of the same, some young scoundrel under cover of darkness and behind the old gentlemen's back, threw a ball of mud and hit his lantern, smashing in one side of it. 'Tis but a few days dince, that this old Divine in passing along near the same place, was hit in the breast with a snow ball; both times the licks were aimed where they struck. Has it indeed come to this, that a minister of the Gospel, with eighty odd years upon his head, and his locks white for the tomb, is assaulted upon our streets? Are law and order things of the past? Do our good citizens wink at such outrages? Where are our peace officers? Do they not know that while they neglect their duty as they have been doing in the past, that they are not guiltless themselves? We hope fo rthe credit of our town that the peace and order loving citizens will array themselves against such disgraceful conduct. If the parents of Waynesburg are not raising up their children for thieves and murderers, it is not because they are not sending them to a good school. There is no better school for crime, than the dark hours of the night. Give your sons and daughters loose reins after night, and if they do not come to naught it will not be your fault. January 18, 1871 Married Minton-Adams - At the residence of W. T. E. Webb, Esq., the home of the bride, on Thursday evening, Jan. 19, 1871, by Rev. A. B. Miller, D. D., assisted by Rev. H. K. Craig, Mr. T. W. Minton and Miss Jennie Adams. We hope they may have their share of life's blessings and happiness; but remember that "all is not gold that glitters." The same shrub that grows sweet roses, has also sharp thorns. But if the rich cake accompanying the above notice, is a foretaste of what is to follow, then they have nothing to fear. January 25, 1871 Died ORNDOFF - Deborah, wife of Corbly Orndoff, Esq., died January 10, 1871, in the 33d year of her age. SHRIVER - Hice Shriver, at his residence, Dec. 24, 1870. in the 32d year of his age. January 25, 1871 Married LYON-GRAHAM - Jan. 26, 1871, at the house of Mr. H. Graham, by Rev. H. K. Craig, Mr. N. Lyon and Miss C. A. Graham, both of Greene Co., Pa. PARKER-SMITH - Dec. 31, 1870, at the residence of Rev. C. P. Jordan, Wm. Parker and Miss Mary Smith, by Rev. W. H. Griffith. HINNERMAN-STEWART - At the house of Mr. Isaac Stewart, by Elder L. Sammons, on Jan. 15, 1871, Mr. A. J. Hinnerman and Miss Clarinda Stewart, all of Aleppo tp., Greene Co., Pa. February 1, 1871 Through the kindness of Mr. Whitlatch, a resident of this county, we were handed a letter from Mr. Whitlatch's son, who resides in Mercer co., Pa. stating that the rope of what is known as the Ormsby coal shaft, broke on Monday of last week, precipitating five men to the bottom, killing four of them outright. We give names: Mat McDonald, W. Crofford, Jno. Snedden, Frank Watkins; all are single men but Snedded, who leaves a wife and child. February 1, 1871 Robert Preston, Who sot Valentine Craft, was removed from our jail, last Thursday, to the Washington jail for safe keeping. The jail here was long ago condemned by a Grand Jury, as an insecure prison, yet no move has been made to build a better one. Now that a murderer has been arrested in Greene County, the county commissioners find it rather expensive employing two or three men to stand guard over the old structure to keep in the prisoner. February 1, 1871 Coroner's Inquest - Valentine Craft, who was shot by Robert Preston, three weeks ago last Monday in Clarksville, this county, of which we gave some account, died last Wednesday, 25th ult., from the effects of the shot. An inquest was held on the body by Coroner Harris; the following men acting as jurors: Jno. Snyder, J. C. Teagarden, Solomon Crumrine, W. A. Rider, Aaron Cox, Sen., Wm. Rush, Michael Arnold, A. S. Burson, Wm. Burson, Uriah Teagarden, Geo. Porter and Uriah Hupp. Before proceeding to give the evidence elicited in the inquisition, we will state for the benefit of our readers, that Preston, who from all accounts is a bad man, became involved in a difficulty with a young lady living in the lower end of this county, named Hickson, whom he seduced and afterwards procured an abortion. A warrant was sworn out by the girl's father against Preston, and placed in the hands of Mr. E. F. Randolph, constable of Jefferson tp., for execution, who, took with him Valentine Craft, the dec'd, and one or two others. They tracked Preston to Mr. Nyswarner's hotel in Clarksville. Arriving there late in the night, Preston had retired, warning Mr. Nyswarner, before going to bed , not to attempt to come into his (Preston's) room during the night, for he would shoot any man who attempted to do so - knowing the officers of the law were on his track. Mr. Randolph and his assistants, watched till morning for Preston to make his appearance in order that the arrest might be made with less danger. What occurred in the morning, the following evidence will explain: Evidence of E. F. Randolph on the part of the Commonwealth against Robert Preston. E. F. Randolph, constable, said, That he was sitting in the room of Jno. Nyswarner, near the fire, when Robert Preston came into the room, and I was told now was my chance. I arose and told Preston he was my prisoner, and I laid my hand upon him, but he got away from me. The Valentine Craft caught him when he (Preston) said, let me go! When Craft let him loose and he (Preston) was caught by Amos Knestrick, and Yoders, and he (Preston) then fired the pistol and shot Craft. John Nyswanger sworn, said, he was unbolting the door between the room and the hall, whe Preston came down stairs; just as he got through into the hall, he saw a rush out of the bar room, as he came into the dining-room door, he saw Randolph , Preston, Knestrick, Craft, Yoders and Black bunched together in the kitchen; saw Preston whirl round, when he (Nyswarner) jumoed across the room to get out of danger, when he heard the report of a pistol. Immediately afterward, Yoder told him (Nyswarner) that he (Yoders) had the pistol, when Craft said he was shot. Both the above witnesses swore that the shooting took place on the morning of Monday, January 9, 1871. Dr. John Laidley sworn, said, Craft came to his death from the effects of a pistol shot. Drs. Patton, Ross and Smith sworn, said They concur in the opinion of Dr. Laidley. The verdict of the Jury was in accordance with the above facts. February 1, 1871 Mrs. Pitcock, wife of William Pitcock, living near Oak Forest, this county, committed suicide last Saturday week, by cutting her throat with a case knife. Although the knife was dull she managed to sever the jugular vein - death ensuing in about eleven minutes thereafter. She had been in poor health for some time, in consequence of which her mind had become deranged. She atempted some months since to poison her husband and children by putting arsenic in their coffee, and only failed to accomplish her object by not having sufficient quantity of the poison. February 8, 1871 Died ALLISON - Mr. James Allison, this morning, (Tuesday) 14th inst., at his residence in Franklin township. LEONARD - Jan. 18, 1871, Rebecca, wife of John Leonard, of Isabelle County, Michigan; aged 25 years, 4 months and ten days. The deceased was formerly of Centre Tp., this Co., and a daughter of Jacob and Martha Fordyce. LEONARD - In Isabella county, Michigan, Jan. 18, 1871, of lingering disease, Dr. M. Leonard, aged 52 years, 4 months and 27 days. Deceased formerly a resident of Jefferson tp., Greene Co., Pa. February 15, 1871 EXPLOSION - We learn that the boiler attached to the distillery of Everly & South, Dunkard tp., this county, exploded on Saturday the 4th inst. Part of the building was torn to almost atoms. Mr. Elmer Steele, the engineer, had his arm scalded badly, and Mr. John Debolt had his head, neck and shoulders, all badly scalded. We are glad to learn that they are both doing well and that their injuries will not prove fatal. It seems indeed miraculous that the casualties were so small; for only a moment before the explosion, some seven or eight persons were standing around the furnace; but fortunately had just left to examine some fruit trees near the house of Mr. Every. As usual in such cases there was no insurance. The building had been covered by insurance and the policy had run out a day or two before, and through neglect had not been renewed. The loss will amount to between two and three thousand dollars. Workmen are busily engaged in repairing the shattered building, and the proprietors expect to be in running order again in the course of a week or two. February 15, 1871 Isaac Thomas, son of George Thomas, died at his residence in Centre township last Thursday night, of Lung Fever; aged upwards of 30 years. February 22, 1871 J. F. Temple, Esq., has sold his house known as the Slater house, south of Greene street, along with several other lots adjoining to Philip Kusart, of Dunkard tp. Price, $3500. February 22, 1871 In noticing the sale of Mrs. Rush's house last week, the most of our issue went out containing an error as to the price for which it sold, which was overlooked in proof reading. It should have read six thousand dollars, instead of three thousand. February 22, 1871 SAD INDEED - William and Samuel Ross - sons of Acheson Ross, of Centre township, and brothers of our townsman Morgan Ross - died last week at their father's house. One died on Tuesday and the other on Wednesday; Samuel of fever, William of consumption. Both were single men. February 22, 1871 Our young friend, Samuel P. Bayard, who has been a resident of Pickaway county, Ohio, for the last five years, made a visit of a few days to his friends in Greene county, returning last week. Samuel looks well and is doing well. He says the Republican is a welcome visitor at his home in the Buckeye State. February 22, 1871 CARMICHAELS LOCALS - The exchange of real estate had been lively in town this winter. Philip Smith sold to Aaron Gregg, price about $1,500, of course we cannot give the exact figures. Samuel Bunting sold, to Mrs. Rea, for $1,050. Freeman Kellt sold to Jas. Kerr, for $2,000; several farms around have exchanged owners at good prices for sellers. Mr. J. W. Hathaway, has sold his large stock of good at auction, and retires from the mercantile trade. Our old friend and fellow citizen, William Spencer, has sold out, and gone to settle in Tennessee; and thus we lose another good Republican. The young men of town have united under a bond and pledge to abstain from drinking spiritous or malt liquors, for one year; and have arranged for local speakers to address them; so that if they are bored it will not be on New York "Bile." Prof. H. C. Horner made them a fine address to open with; Prof. B. B. Lakin made the second address in his own happy and effective style. Others have not as yet transpired, but it is said they will continue. February 22, 1871 Mr. C. J. Burk, of Franklin township, this county, has been appointed to an office in the Folding Department, at Harrisburg, Pa. We are pleased to learn this; as Mr. Burk gave a leg for his country in the late war he deserves this token of appreciation of his services. we wish him well. February 22, 1871 Married SPRAGG-MURPHY - On Jan. 25, 1871, by Stephen White, Esq., Mr. Marion Spragg and Miss Sarah J. Murphy, both of Greene Co., Pa. February 22, 1871 JACKSONVILLE LOCALS - Mr. Editor: - A most serious accident happened Saturday night 11 inst. about eleven o'clock P.M. Miss Dunn, at the house of Dr. Gray, was lighting a lamp (one of the new gas lamps,) when the top melted off and the oil took fire. The young lady's clothes were soon wrapped in flames. She was so burned that she died the Monday morning following at five o'clock. It was with great effort that the Doctor's house was saved from burning. This is the second accident from the use of oil in this place. Philip Marsh has moved into his new house. The when finished will be one among the finest residences in the county. February 22, 1871 Married PORTER-HUFFMAN - On February 18, by the Rev. W. F. Burwell, at the residence of the bride's in Morris tp., Mr. D. R. Porter of Franklin tp., and Miss Jennie M. Huffman, all of Greene Co., Pa. WRIGHT-DAY - By the same, on February 19, at the residence of the bride's father in Washington county, Pa., Mr. Geo. W. Wright and Miss Juliett Day, all of Wash. Co., Pa. March 1, 1871 Died KANAAN - Of typhoid fever, near Jollytown, on Saturday morning, Feb. 25, 1871, Mr. James H. Kanaan, aged 38 years. March 1, 1871 James H. Kanaan, who we stated a couple of weeks ago, was laying very low with typhoid fever, died last Saturday morning. Mr. Kanaan resided near Jollytown, West Va., the section of country which has been so terribly scourged for the last six monts with this fever. Mr. Kanaan was a good citizen and a christian, and leaves an old father and mother, besides a wife and children to mourn his loss. March 1, 1871 LAMENTABLE AFFAIR - A WOMAN DROWNS HERSELF - Our usually quiet town was thrown into a high state of excitement about 10 o'clock on Tuesday evening of last week, by the fire alarm, sounded from the Court Hosue bell. Everybody hastened toward the public square, expecting to see or hear of a fire somewhere in the town or vicinity. But it was soon sounded abroad that a woman was missing. A Mrs. Mary Mitchell, who resided in the west end of town; had mysteriously disappeared from her home about 7 o'clock, on the evening above alluded to. As she had been in delicate health for some time, her mind becoming unsettled thereby, taken in connection with some other suspicious circumstances, it was at once feared by many that she had done herself some bodily harm. Lanterns were brought into requisition, and many of our citizens started without the least delay to search on the outskirts of the town; the neighbors having all been visited before the alarm was made. A few made their way directly to Ten Mile Creek, which flows within a few hundred yards of the town. At a point about the nearest to the residence of her for whom they were searching, she was discovered a few yards from the shore, floating on the water. Lawrence L. Minor, Jr., cold and freezing as it was, plunged in and brought her to shore, when it was found that she was dead and frozen stiff. She was burried on Sunday last; her remains being kept until that time, in order that a son who lives in Iowa could reach here to take a last look at his unfortunate mother. Mrs. Mitchell had an extensive and very respectable connection. March 1, 1871 Mr. J. L. Garrison, living near Jollytown, in this county, who had a severe scourge of typhoid fever the past winter, and who had so far recovered as to be able to attend to business, against the remonstrance of his physician, took a lot of cattle to the Baltimore market. Returning home, and still persisting in exposing himself to all kinds of weather, was taken with a violent relapse. He was on a hay stack when he was attacked with cramps or spasms, falling off the stack doubled up, with his heels nearly touching the back of his head; the convulsions being so severe. The weight of two men on his breast and bowels was found necessary to keep him in proper position. We learn he is again slowly recovering. This should prove a warning to others recovering from this disease, to strictly follow the advice of their physicians. March 8, 1871 JACKSONVILLE LOCALS - Last Thursday morning, 23d uly., about eight o'clock, Mr. Barney, living a few miles from the villege, was found hanging in his barn dead. He had fastened a halter around a beam in the loft, the placing a barrel beneath it, had got upon the barrel, and adjusted the halter around his neck, then kicked the barrel from under him. He was not discovered until dead. He had been deranged at times since his wife was buried last spring. This was a second attempt at self-murder. These are the facts as I have heard them. There is quite a revival of religion in the Methodist Church, about one mile from town, known as Lore's Church. Several professions have been made, and the interest is increasing. March 8, 1871 Married RUSH-AXTELL - On Thursday morning, March 2nd, '71, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. A. Freeman, D. D., Mr. John Rush and Miss Emma E. Extell, all of Waynesburg. The happy pair are now enjoying their honey-moon in an extended Eastern tour; and as this is, doubtless, the happiest trip of their lives, we hope their journey through life may be all happiness. The silver cake received was splendid. SULLIVAN-STOY - On Tuesday, February 21st, '71, in the Catholic Cathedral, at Pittsburgh, Pa., by Rev. FatherGrace, Mr. P. Sullivan, of Pittsburg, and Miss "Mollie" E. Stoy, of this place. Our Waynesburg girls are thus, one after another, rapidly passing away. But while this is so, we seek sweet momentary consolation in another delicious cake. FORDYCE-BIDDLE - Feb. 23, 1871, by the Rev. C. Tilton, Mr. Corbly G. Fordyce and Miss Lydia Biddle, both of Greene County, Pa. March 8, 1871 GONE WEST - Alfred Grim has sold his farm in Centre township, this county, and moved to Marshall County, Illinois. Mr. Grim was a good citizen, such as a neighborhood is loth [sic] to lose. But this it is, may of our best citizens are departing - some to other parts of the Union, others to that "bourne whence none return." March 15, 1871 Married STEWART-SHAW - On Sunday, Feb. 26, 1871, by Jas. Call, Esq., Mr. Isaac Stewart and Miss Eliza J. Shaw, all of Centre tp., Greene Co., Pa. PETTIT-SHAW - Thursday, March 2, 1871, by the same, Mr. Alex Pettit and Miss Sarah Shaw, all of Centre tp., Greene county, Pa. LONG-TANNAHILL - On the 8th inst., by Rev. Francis Downey, Mr. Winfield S. Long and Miss Mahala Tannahill, all of Cumberland tp., Greene Co., Pa. March 15, 1871 ON A VISIT - Mr. J. N. Miller, our young predecessor, who has been making northwestern Iowa his home for the past eight months, is on a brief visit to this home and friends in Greene county. Mr. Miller is connected with the Humboldt Co. (Iowa) Independent. He is improved in health and is in fine spirits, and say Iowa is the State; this we will not dare contradict, having once sojourned within her borders. March 15, 1871 ELI ADAMS, an old citizen of Centre township, this county, died week before last after a lingering illness. Mr Adams although not a white man, in color was white in principle; and a man of property and influence in his neighborhood. He had lived to see several changes in the Constitution of his state; having been a voter before that right was taken from the colored men in 1837. But he hailed its restoration again in 1870, casting one more ballet. He was then called to pass in his last ballet, and gave up his life. March 15, 1871 ROBERT WOODS, son of Mr. Samuel Woods of Clinton, this co., who when a mere boy, packed up his traps one fine spring morning in April 1855 and wended his way to the far west where he has been living ever since, made his first visit to his old home a few weeks since. He is now a resident of Denver Colorado Territory, and speaks in glowing terms of that country. Robert is a boss carpenter, being engaged at present, in contracting for the erection of Buildings. He is a bachelor, but excuses himself for remaining in this blessed state, on account of the scarcity of the sweet creatures in Colorado. We told him there were plenty of gals here that wanted to marry - He asid he hadn't time to spend in the necessary courtship. March 15, 1871 DEAD - We are pained to announce the death of William N. Morgan, Esq., Cashier of the City Bank of Pittsburgh. Mr. Morgan, with widowed mother, was long a resident of Waynesburg. We belive he was a graduate of our College. In speaking of his demise, the Pittsburgh Commercial says: Mr. William N. Morgan, late cashier of the City Bank, died at his residence, in Allegheny City, at four o'clock yesterday morning. Mr. Morgan was born in Fayette County, this State, in 1836, and was the son of Rev. John Morgan, deceased, a prominent minister of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He has been a resident of this city about ten years, and during the greater part of that time was employed as bookkeeper by one of the largest iron firms in the city. Some two years since he received the appointment of cashier in the City Bank, a osition he filled creditable to himself and satisfactorily to his employers. For some years past he has been afflicted with pulmonary consumption, which slowly but surely did its work. So gradual was his decline that he did not realize his condition until about two weeks since, when he was compelled to take his bed. He was a man of unblemished character, energetic in business, and his genial disposition made many friends who will regret to hear of his early demise. March 22, 1871 SICKNESS - We regret to learn that so much sickness prevails in Dunkard township. Our friend, Mr. George Cowell, of Davistown is laying dangerously ill. He is suffering from lung fever, but we are glad to state that his physicians have hopes of his ultimate recovery. March 22, 1871 FIRE - We understand that the residence of William Gray, Esq., near Mapletown, caught fire a few days ago. By the prompt and timely service of the neighbors, the flames were subdued before any material damage was done. As usual in such cases there was no insurance on the building. March 22, 1871 STOLEN - Rev. Bronson, Pastor of the Presbyterian Church in this place, had fifty dollars stolen from his trunk at his boarding house last Sunday week. The Dr. boards with Mrs. Brooks, on High street, and on the day in question, while the family were all at church, the house being locked up, an ingress was made by the back way and the room of Mr. Bronson entered - his trunk broken open and the above amount extracted therefrom. It is well known by the family who committed the theft, but for the credit of the family with whom the thief is connected, we withhold names for the present. March 22, 1871 We are informed that our old friend and soldier, Philip Snyder, of Jacksonville, while on his last visit to Waynesburg, performed the astonishing feat of swallowing large quantities of oysters and throwing them up in the shape of woolen yarn. Notwithstanding this wonderful transmutation by Philip, he left for his home last week in his usual condition, and if not seized on the way with that terrible malady of his, the :Chronicle Diarrhea," is now enjoying the sweets of his bachelor home. April 12, 1871 FATAL ACCIDENT - We are called upon to chronicle one of the most distressing accidents that has ever happened in Fayette County. On Tuesday, the 28th ult., Judge Wm. Hatfield and his wife visited John C. Craft, an old neighbor, a little over a mile from his home, with the intention of spending the day and for the purpose of showing him how to place a pump stalk in the well the had just finished digging. The well was some forty feet deep. Mr. Hatfield being anxious to have the pump do right and to oblige his neighbor offered to go down into the well and start the first two joints. After he had accomplished this he told Alexander Craft to place the saw and some pieces of board in the half barrel tub they had been using to remove the dirt from the well while digging. Alexander placed the articles in the tub as directed bu the Judge, thinking he had placed the hook securely into the bale. He saw when he had placed it over the well that just the point of the hook was holding, but too late. The tub with all its contents fell upon the Judges head, who was standing upon the ladder some six or eight feet from the bottom of the well which contained some four or five feet of water. Alexander Craft ran to the house for his father and brother; told them what had happened, when they ran immediately to the well. Alexander hastened down in the well and prevented Mr. Hatfield from drowning. As Craft was lifting the Judge's head out of the water, the rope fell from the windlass to the bottom of the well. ONe of them hastes to the barn and procured the checklines, tied them together and lowered them down. They were made fast to the rope; the rope was then drawn up and fastened to the windlass. Craft then stood on a round of the ladder and tried to lift the Judge into the tub; the round broke and they both fell into the water; he climbed on the ladder the second time, and it broke and let them fall into the water again. The rope was then fastened around the body of Mr. Hatfield and he was drawn up. Medical aid was procured in Browsville, and his wounds were dressed and everything done to restore him to consciousness, but in vain. He remained at John C. Craft's until the next morning, when he was removed to his own residence where he died. He lived some twenty-seven or eight hours after the accident. We can truly say that he was everybody's friend, possessing many noble traits of character, one in particular, was charity and kindness to the poor, who will sadly miss him. Mr. Hatfield was a self-made man, and accumulated a very respectable estate by his own industry. He lacked but three days of being 70 years of age. The members of the family have the most heartfelt sympathy of the entire community, in their sad bereavement. - Brownsville Clipper. April 12, 1871 Married SHARPNECK-CRAWFORD - April 4, 1871, by Rev. H. K. Craig, at his residence, in Waynesburg, Rev. A. F. Sharpneck, of Millersburg, Mercer Co., Ill., and Miss E. Crawford, of Carmichaels, Greene Co., Pa. Mr. Sharpneck came and went like a thief in the night , but the depredation committed while in our town, were not only harmless, but of a commendable character. April 12, 1871 Died WORLEY - At Potosi, McLain Co., Ill., March 21, 1871, Robert Worley (formerly of this county) in the 58th year of his age. JORDAN - On March 16th, '71, in Jefferson, Pa. Silas Jordan, aged 56 years, 6 days. April 12, 1871 FIRE OUT - A fire broke out in Perry tp. one day last week, from a log heap, on the farm of Barney Benner [Renner?] - extending to the farms of Samuel Long and Isaac Cowel. Spreading over a hundred acres of ground - burning fences, timbers, hay stacks, straw stacks and everything else combustible that came in its way. It is now subdued. April 19, 1871 DIED OF LUNG FEVER - Silas Martin, of Centre township, about four miles west of this place, died Sunday, 9th inst. of lung fever. Mr. Martin was sick only about five days. He worked at the blacksmithing business last summer with Morgan H. Hunnell of this place. Martin's wife died a few days before him of Consumption. April 19, 1871 RUNAWAY - On Sabbath last, Wm. R. Johnson and lady were enjoying a buggy ride when their fine span of blacks became frightened, running down the hill at the west end of town. Mrs. Johnson sprang out, while Mr. J. was thrown from the buggy, bruising both of them considerably, though not seriously. The buggy went over the embankment and was wrecked. One of the horses we learn was slightly injured. April 19, 1871 TERRIBLE ACCIDENT - Mr. Kleives an employee at the Planing Mill of Sayers and Tanner, met with a serious injury last Friday. While engaged in the manufacture of sash moulding, a piece ten feet in length was thrown back by the machinery, striking Mr. Kleives in the abdomen and passing entirely through him. One end was cut off, after which it required the strength of one or two persons to remove the stick. It is now thought no vital part is touched and that he will speedily recover. An instance of coolness and presence of mind under trying circumstances transpired, which we consider worthy of note. Mr. Kleives was alone on the third floor, and after the accident occurred, made his way to the stairway down which he tumbled some lumber to attract the attention of the others, who at the time were on the first floor. The engineer came up, when the injured man sent him back to stop the machinery before allowing the stick to be removed from his body, or anything done with him. April 19, 1871 IMPROVEMENT - The residence of Robert Dougherty, corner GReene and Cider streets, is now undergoing thorough repairs; considerable addition has been built to it, giving it a square form. The painters are now polishing the outside. April 26, 1871 ANOTHER SUICIDE - Mrs. Geo. Elliot, near Prosperity, Washington county, committed suicide on Wednesday the 19th inst., hanging herself with a circingle, tied up to something, we did not learn what. She lost her husband by death some three weeks prior to her own sad end, and it was supposed that grief for him was the cause of the rash act. April 26, 1871 DWELLING BURNED - We regret to hear of the entire destruction of the home of Mr. Jeremiah Hennen, situated about one mile distant from Jolleytown. Mr. Hennen was absent attending Court and it was a sorrowful sight on returning to find himself and family homeless. The facts appear to be about as follows: During Tuesday night of last week, Mr. Hennen's mother, an aged and infirm lady, discovered the house to be on fire; and alarming the rest of the family, all succeeded in making their mistake, saving scarcely anything. The barn and outbuildings being in close proximity, next took fire and were soon wrapped in flames, destroying much grain and meats. The house was of logs and had weatherboarded and fitted up, making a commodious, neat and comfortable dwelling. It is estimated by persons knowing that three thousand dollars would scarcely repair the damage, and will prove a severe loss to Mr. Hennen. The fire is supposed to originated from hot ashes deposited in a wooden bucket and left in the kitchen. Persons cannot be to [sic] careful with this destructive element and this should proove [sic] another warning. April 26, 1871 Died MARTIN - March 28, 1871, Mrs. Caroline Martin, wife of Silas W. Martin, and daughter of Samuel and Rebecca Crouse, of Centre tp., aged 29 years, 9 months and 16 days. She left a husband and one child and kind frineds to mourn her loss. Though afflicted for years with chronic disease, she bore her affliction with Christian fortitude and resignation. She left bright evidence of her hope of immortality. MARTIN - April 9, 1871, at the residence of his father-in-law, Samuel Crouse, in Centre tp., Silas W. Martin, aged 30 years, 5 months and 22 days. In less than two weeks after the death of his wife, Silas was called "Over there" to meet his beloved companion and enjoy the blessings of immortality. He was in ordinary health when Caroline was burried [sic]. In about a week he was taken down with Pneumonia and lived but a few days. The few years of my acquaintance with him made me esteem him as among the very best of men. He was a kind husband and done everything possible for his wife during her illness; while she fully appreciated his kind attentions. He was a member of church, and though mostly delerious during his lat illness, we belive him gone to a better land. May 3, 1871 REMOVED - Our neighbor D. R. P. Huss Esq., has exchanged the busy bustling of town for the quiet of country life - having removed to his farm in Franklin tp., three and a half miles below this place. His office is two doors south of his former place of business - in the building recently occupied by Simon Rinehart as Assessors office, where he can be found every day between the hours of nine o'clock in the morning and five in the evening. Those having business with him will find him promptly on time as stated above. May 3, 1871 Married McCLAIN-MARSHALL - On Sunday, May 7, 1871, at the Sherman House, by the Rev. Father H. McHugh, Mr. Joseph McClain and Mrs. Rose Marshall, all of Waynesburg, Greene Co., Pa. A rich golden cake accompanied this notice. As we ate it, we heartily wished that our friend Mc., and his lovely bride, may possess all happiness, and plenty of such good things through life. REED-STONE - Wednesday, May 3, 1871, by Rev. A. B. Miller, President of Waynesburg College, Dr. J. Burns Reed, of Addison, W. V., to Miss Mary Stone, daughter of Dr. J. A. Stone, of Greensboro, Pa. With the above came quite a variety of sweet cake. May 10, 1871 FATAL ACCIDENT - A Young Man Instantly Killed. - Silas Acklin, son of Mr. Jas. Acklin, was instantly killed yesterday (Monday) while chopping down a tree on the farm of Henry Beabout, about ten miles west of this place, in Morris township. The tree in falling lodged against another, and in cutting it off, Silas was thrown under it and almost instantly killed. He was married, and the bereaved wife, parents and friends have our heartfelt sympathies. May 10, 1871 The Greene County Medical Society held its semi-annual meeting on the 9th inst., in our town. A good attendance was had, and the meeting was pleasant and profitable. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Dr. P. l. Kraimer, President; Dr. D. W. Braden, Vice President; Dr. W. S. Throckmorton, Rec. Sec.; Dr. L. H. Laidly, Cor. Sec. Kraimer, Throckmorton, Laidly and Braden, were selected as delegates to the State Medical Convention, to be held in Bellefontaine, in June. May 17, 1871 S. Rinehart, Esq. has repaired his brick house on Morgan st., and erected a handsome fence around the grounds. A. Wallace is building a foundation preparatory to erecting railing in front of his dwelling on Morgan street. W. T. E. Webb, Esq. is making some handsome improvements around his residence. Mrs. allison is repairing her house opposite the public square. W. Manly, our efficient barber, is building a new house on a lot in the west end. Lewis Day is refitting his business room in the Inghram property. Chas. W. Bane has refitted and repainted his house. Z. C. Ragan is making some improvements upon his property, exhibiting much taste and convenience. Phillip Kusart has just completed a handsome railing fence around his residence south of town. D. A. Hoskinson is busily engaged in putting another story to his brick dwelling on Greene street. Mrs. Lindsey is remodelling her house, which, when completed, will present a neat appearance. May 17, 1871 DECORATION OF SOLDIERS' GRAVES - The committee having in charge the arrangements for Decorating the graves of our fallen braves, have consluded the following programme. At one o'clock the meeting will be held in the Court House, where an address will be delivered by Rev. A. B. Miller, President of Waynesburg College. After the address the procession will be formed in the followng order, viz.: First - National Brass Band. Second - Marshall Band. Third - Colors. Fourth - Soldiers. Fifth - Orators and Ministers. Sixth - Ladies. Seventh - Sabbath Schools. Eighth - Students. Ninth - Citizens. The procession will be formed at two and a half o'clock under command of Chief Marshall Capt. J. M. Kent, assisted by the following aids: Robert Adams, Sr., B. F. Campbell, Jr., James B. Lindsey, B. F. Herrington, Isaac Turrick, L. K. Evans and D. W. Braden. It is hoped that the members of the different committees will attend to their duties promptly, so that the observance of this beautiful and appropriate ceremony, will be a grand success. May 24, 1871 SPRINGHILL - May 18, 1871 - Among the many improvements in the upper end of Greene, we notice the mill of Stephen White, that was destroyed by fire, has been rebuilt, is now in complete running order, and in charge of a No. 1 miller. The bridge near White's mill is completed and does honor the builder. We understand that James Roach is preparing to make a large amount of brick this summer in New Freeport. Jacob Rice is building a new house near New Freeport. May 24, 1871 ALEPPO - The spirit of improvement, reform and religion seem to have fairly commenced in Aleppo township. There is one meeting house under contract to be built in the Houston settlement, and another to be put under contract to day at Windy Gap and the spirit is moving towards the erection of two other houses of worship in the township. There is a meeting still in progress at WIndy Gap, which has been going on ten weeks. This meeting has enjoyed the labors of quite a corpse of Ministers, Revs. J. C. Thomspon, Hays Messenger, F. M. Sterm, Job Russel, Mothena and Maspool, have assisted. There has been about one hundred and sixty five hopefully converted, and sill a number forward at the anxious seat. The Winebranarian church at Windy Gap has been reclaimed, some of the converts have joined the Methodists, and some twenty have joined the Baptists. May the good work go on to the salvation of many more precious souls. The prospect is fine for good crops, the weather beautiful, and the health of the neighborhood excellent at present. May 24, 1871 Married SCOTT-TILTON - By Rev. Wm. F. Burwell on the 7th inst., at the residence of the bride's father in Morris Tp. Mr. Matthias Scott to Miss S. Jennie Tilton all of Greene County, Pa. GREEN-STEEL - By the same on the 16th inst., at the bride's residence in Dunkard Tp., Mr. Mathew Greene to Mrs. Catharine Steel both of Greene county, Pa. May 24, 1871 Died HOSKINSON - May 8, 1871, after a short illness, Anna Hoskinson, daughter of Judge Hoskinson of this place, aged about 22 years. Anna, though young, had not neglected that preparation necessary to peaceably meet the great change which awaits all. For some time before she was stricken down by the disease which ended her days on earth, she was a consistent member of the C. P. Church, and a few hours before her death was enabled to rejoice in hope of a bright immortality. DAY - May 13, 1871 at Sparta, Washington Co., Pa., of hemorrhage of the stomach, Mr. Elias Day, in the 70th day [sic] of his age. Mr. Day was the father Capt. R. Day, and a man much above the average in point of intellect - a true christian who lived religion every day; hence, when death came he had no regrets to make. He was an Elder in the Concord congregation of the C. P. Church, at the time of his death. May 24, 1871 JACKSONVILLE - James Kerr's house was discovered on fire a few evenings since, extinguished without much damage. Incendiarism. May 31, 1871 CARMICHALES - Greene Acadamy is now flourishing as it has not done for years. Prof. Lakin is the "right man in the right place," (i.e.) a working man where the work is needed to be done. The Boro council have at the request of many citizens, resolved to pave Greene and George streets. A new floor and roof has been put in and on the bridge at the north west end of town. Repairs continue as the order of the day, Jamison has repaired and painted his store room, making it two stories. Miss Rebecca Reynolds is opening out a millinery establishment on the second floor. J. F. Randolph has painted his shop front. The residence of J. C. Burnett Dec'd has been roofed and painted, the repairs add greatly to the appearance of the building. Frank Gwynn and Wm. Hartmen are building a fine large frame store room, on the corner adjoining the Jennings house. Hiram Haver is building a private residence near the Fair lot, on George street. The town is well filled with new goods. We are now expecting to increase the Republican majority largely, as H. C. Horner, J. N. Crago, and G. W. Daugherty have each added a Boy to that side of the tally list. The convention, and musical concert, came off last week under the supervision of Wm. McGee, and was the best concert that has been held in C. for some time. May 31 1871 Married HUFFMAN-MATTOX - May 25, 1871, at the house of the bride's mother, by Rev. H. K. craig, assisted by Rev. A. W. White, Mr. T. J. Huffman, of Washington township, and Miss E. M. Mattox, of Morris tp., Greene Co., Pa. May 31, 1871 OBITUARY - Departed this life, in Jacksonville, Greene Co., Pa., May 10, 1871, after an illness of several months, Wm. A. Goodwin, in the 25ht year of his age. Death. that ever remorseless tyrant, has again entered our beloved circle and taken from us our worthy Past Grand, Wm. A. Goodwin (of Richhill Lodge, No. 571, I. O. of O. F.) in the 25th year of his age, whom we all delighted to take by the hand and call himby the endeared name. brother. But we willingly give him up; believing that our loss is his unspeakable gain. We rejoice that we have such good evidence that our worthy brother had his peace made with his God, and was ready and waiting until his Master would say - enough; come up higher and enjoy the blessedness of heaven around the throne of Good. In view of the many virtues of our beloved brother, Resolved, That this lodge has sustained a great loss; (in the death of Past Grand, W. A. Goodwin) the order a kind and true brother, his parents a kind and dutiful son; his brother and sisters a beloved brother, and the community a faithful citizen. Resolved, That his many virtues endeared him to us all. As a presiding officer he was ever kind and just, discharging all his duties with fidelity and impartiality. Resolved, That as a brother he was ever true, always ready to lend a helping hand to the distressed. Resolved, That as a business man he was strictly honest in all his dealings with man. Resolved, That we ever cherish his memory in our hearts; and in view of his many virtues, we drape our hall in mourning, and that each member wear the usual mourning badge for thirty days. Resolved, That we tender our heartfelt sympathy to the parents, brothers and sisters of our deceased brother, and we rejoice with them that they mourn not as those who have no hope. Resolved, That the members of our Lodge attend the funeral of our brother on tomorrow, the 11th inst., at 10 o'clock, in a body, to pay the last token of respect to a deceased brother. Resolved, That these resolutions be published in the Waynesburg papers, and that a copy be presented to the parents of the deceased, also that they be spread upon our minutes. Rev. S. Graham S. Knight Robert Brister, Com. N. J. Ross, A. S. May 31, 1871 Our genial friend, John H. Wells, of the Register's Bureau, Washington D. C., is spending a season at home with his family. He finds it pleasant to escape from the hot climate of the caoital to the cool hills of Greene. His daughter, the wife of Judge Higinbotham of Lafayette, Ind., is spending the summer with her parents. June 7, 1871 FORTUNATE ESCAPE - As Hiram Smith was coming into town last Friday morning, driving a pair of young horses attached to a buggy, when just outside of town, the horses took fright at a mule and started to run. The neck yoke broke, but Mr. Smith held onto the lines until the horses threw themselves in the road, one upon the other, where Mr. Smith held them until assistance arrived. But little damage was done excepting some breaks in the harness. June 7, 1871 SERIOUS ACCIDENT - Last Thursday W. S. Blachly, druggist, and Andrew Wilson, dry goods merchant, both doing business in this place, were out west of town with two horses and a spring wagon doing some advertising in the modern way, on trees, fences, bridges, &c., when, in making a short turn from the Rogersville road onto the Wheeling road, near Jesse Hill's house over a steep, rough piece of ground, the wagon, by some mishap, overset, rolling over twice, the horses breaking loose from the wagon in the upset, breaking Blachly's leg near the ankle and spraining Wilson's ankle very badly and otherise bruising him. Lem Reddick, a boy who was also in the wagon at the time of the accident was unhurt. Mr. Blachly was carried to the house of William Ely, near by, where a number of the hboring people gathered and rendered all the assistance possible until aid arrived from town, when the wounded were removed to their homes. Blachly has a very bad leg, both bones being broken, and protruding through the skin. It will be months before he will be about, if his leg can be saved at all. Since the above was put into type Mr. Blachly has died from the effects of the broken bones. He took lock-jaw on Saturday morning and lingered until Monday, when death released him from his sufferings. He was a worthy young man with a bright prospect of a long and useful life before him; but he is no more. He will be much missed in our town, and his sudden demise has cast a gloom over many a heart. June 7, 1871 Married RANDOLPH-LAIDLY - May 28, 1871, by Rev. J. G. Gogley, J. F. Randolph and Miss Mary Laidley, both of Carmichaels, Greene county, Pa. June 7, 1871 NEW FREEPORT - We are informed that Mr. Enoch Pearce, an old ciitizen of Springhill township, while in the act of tieing his dog, was bitten on the hand which caused mortification to set in and but little hope is entertained of his recovery. June 7, 1871 MT. MORRIS - Town rather dull. Farmers busy in their corn and can't come in. County Treasurer here last Saturday after taxes. Plenty of deep blessings vented at our talented board of Commissioners for the increased valuation. We can't imagine what the business men of the Board want with so much tax. Give us light. Hon. J. B. Donley was down among his native hills last week. He did some "tall" fishing, saw all the girls, enjoyed our good things and went home happy. Everybody is getting married here - I send you a batch of notices. This is the Gretna Greene of the county and Esq. Wade derives his chief income from tying the golden knot. June 14, 1871 TOO HOT - Nicholis Kent, son of Jesse Kent, Esq., who moved with his family last fall to the State of Missouri intending to make that state his home, moved back to Greene county lasting. He says no man who was a soldier in the Union army has any business in Missouri, and as Nick was a good soldier for the Union they soon made it too hot for him; nothwithstanding he is a Democrat, died in the wool. June 14, 1871 We regret to learn that our young friend, Joe W. Phelan, who lately left Waynesburg and engaged in the grocery business in Leavenworth, Kansas, was burned out last week. He has our sympathies and that of his many friends here, but we know Joe well and are very sure that his energy and fine pluck will soon set him right again. June 14, 1871 GRAND FESTIVAL AND ENTERTAINMENT at Jefferson, Greene county, Pa., Tuesday, July 4th, for the benefit of the M. E. Church. The entertainment to consist of addresses by able and eminent speakers. Dinner, and supper in the evening. Each lady who contributes a necktie made of the same kind of material of the dress worn by her on that evening, will be admitted free of charge to supper. Prizes to be awarded in the evening by vote. Committee: Messrs. Dr. Leonidas Laidley, G. W. Daugherty, James J. Pauley, B. F. Flenniken, R. H. Phelan, Jas. Inghram, T. J. Speakman, Thomas Lucas, T. J. teal, Jesse Phillips, Jacob Conn, Wm. Nickerson, Uriah Teagarden, J. L. DeGood, J. M. Baily, Geo. L. Inghram, William Orr, C. W. Roberts, Geo. Weaver, Lacy Craft, Joseph Gwynn, Rinehart Gwynn Scott, Joseph Arvecost. June 14, 1871 Married EVANS-PENNINGTON - June 10, 1871, at Greensboro, Pa. by Rev. Wm. F. Burwell, Mr. Enoch S. Evans to Miss Ada Pennington of Monongahela Township, Greene County, Pa. HUDSON-MESTREZAT - Thursday, June 1, 1871, by Rev. Tilton, at the residence of the bride's father, in Mapletown, Mr. Samuel Hudson and Miss Harriet Mestrezat. WHITLATCH-LEMLY - Sunday, April 30, 1871, by Rev. J. G. Legget, at the residence of P. Headley, Esq., in Perry tp., Mr. John Whitlatch, of Greene Co., Pa. and Miss Mary Lemly, of Lucas Co., Iowa. LEMLEY-HEADLEY - Saturday, May 27, 1871, by the same, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Geo. Lemley and Miss Emma Headley, daughter of P. Headley, Esq., all of Perry township. CALLAHAN-KENNEDY - Thursday, May 25, 1871, at Mt. Morris, Pa., by G. Wade, Esq., Mr. Leroy Cook Callahan and Miss Nancy Kennedy. KING-BREWER - Sunday, May 27, 1871, by the same, William King, of Greene Co., and Mrs. Margaret Berewer, Monongalia Co., W. Va. KUGLE-COLEMAN - Thursday, May 4, 1871, by Rev. W. G. Morris, at the residence of the bride's father, Mt. Morris, Mr Clark Kugle, of W. Va., and Miss Belle Coleman. June 14, 1871 Died HUPP - On May 25th, 1871, of Scarlet Fever, Gideon John Hupp, youngest son of Isaac J. and Eliza A. Hupp, of Springhill township, aged 7 years, 1 month and 18 days. June 14, 1871 Died MEGARY - On the 18th inst., in Panola, Ill., Mrs. Sarah E. Megary, wife of Spencer Megary, formerly of this county. Mrs. Megary died of consumption, leaving ten children to mourn her loss. June 28, 1871 DAVISTOWN - This town is flourishing. We have three dry goods stores, one confectionery store, steam flouring mill, steam saw mill, three blacksmith shops, a good hotel, (Geo. Coewll, prop'r) and a post office. The P. M. is a clever, good looking young man. A fine old bachelor is selling goods here, who is anxious for a lady clerk, with a view to forming a partnership. David Paul Esq. is putting up a fine dwelling. The M. E. Church and a very comfortable school house, now occupied by Miss Tillei Donley, are just east of town. Harvest on hand: wheat good; oats a failure; corn hardly average; potato crop promises to be good; apples abundant on high ground - on low ground a failure. June 28, 1871 MAPLETOWN - Farmers are busy harvesting their wheat, of which there is a bountiful crop in this locality. The oat crop is almost and entire failure; apple crop very poor; potato crop good, plenty of berries and berry hunters are busy hunting for good patches. Loafers are very scarce, not more than a dozen or two on hand at present and they enjoy themselves playing marbles when the weather will permit. Andrew Dunlap., Esq. is building the foundation for a dwelling house on a beautiful eminence east of town, on the state road leading from this place to Greensboro, and when finished it will be a credit to the proprietor and the neighborhood. This is one step more towards uniting this town and Greensboro; what a nice town it will make when it becomes consolidated. June 28, 1871 SUDDEN DEATH - Mrs. Zane, and aged lady living with her son on Greene street was attacked last Monday morning with paralysis, which terminated in death the same day. June 28, 1871 CORRECTION - In noticing the setting of the broken bone in the arm of Mrs. Sally Cage, last week, it should have been mentioned that Dr. Gordon was present and rendered valuable service. June 28, 1871 KICKED BY A HORSE - Craven Gregg, of Wayne tp., while trying to catch a horse in a field where several horses were running, was kicked by one of them in the side, breaking several of his ribs and otherwise injuring him; from the effects of which he died on Monday of last week. June 28, 1871 LEG BROKEN - While a one horse show was performing under and eight by ten canvass las Monday night in the Fair grounds, the seats gave way and came down with a crash, catching the leg of a boy and breaking it below the knee. The boy's name is Flowers, son of John Flowers of the lower town. The doctors say it is a bad break and we would suggest to Flowers that he bring suit for damages against the proprietors of the this man trap while they are within reach. June 28, 1871