THE WESTERN PIONEER
early newspaper published in Clark Co, Ohio
1829
extracted by jo-1997
August 15, 1829
TO THE PUBLIC
All those indebted to James Wallace, either by note or book account, will much oblige the subscriber by calling and settling the same, on or before the 20th of September next, otherwise they may expect to find their accounts in the hands of the proper officers for collection.
James Wallace
August 15, 1829
Abraham Rust's Estate
The subscriber administrator of the estate of Abraham Rust, deceased, has placed the notes due said estate in the hands of James Wallace, who will attend to the settling of the same in my absence.
G W Jewett
N. B. I have also placed many other notes in the hands of James Wallace for collection, therefore, those indebted to me will do well by calling and settling the same.
G. W. J.
October 3, 1829
TO THE PUBLIC
Walter C Dunlap, to be Postmaster at Petersburgh, Columbiana County, in
the place of James Wallace, removed.
October 31, 1829
"EXECUTION of FOUR BROTHERS"
Perhaps in the annals of crime no instance will be found on record similar to that which occurred in this town yesterday, namely, the execution of four brothers, convicted of the murder of their own brother-in law! Their names were Thomas, Edmund, Nicholas and Pierce Wallace. They died without a struggle. After being suspended the usual time their bodies were cut down and conveyed, under strong escort, to the County Infirmary for dissection. They made no declaration at the place of execution of their guilt or innocence.
[ Clommel, Ireland, Aug 29, 1829]
July 3, 1830
TO THE PUBLIC
Whereas, Thomas Wallace, an indentured apprentice of mine, to the cabinet making business,
absconded on Sunday last, this is therefore to forewarn all persons from employing or
honoring said apprentice as I will prosecute all who do to the extent of the law.
May 1, 1830 John L Berry
June 19, 1830
SINGULAR ACCIDENT
The last Chillicothe Evening Post gives the details of an accident, of a very unusual character, by which a Mrs Eliza Hicks, residing in the vicinity of Oldtown, Ross County, recently came to an untimely end. Being in bed with her husband, to whom she had been married just a few weeks, she was bitten on one of her cheeks by some unknown animal. She immediately called her husband who hastily got up in order to procure a light; but before he could procure his object, "she received another and severer bite in the breast".
On the removal of the bed clothes a snake, or adder, nearly three feet
long, ran out upon the floor. Medical assistance was immediately procured, but without
avail; and the unfortunate woman expired a few days afterwards. "It is
supposed", says the Post, "that the snake had crept up the sides of the building
through the roof, and dropped down through an aperture in the flooring, directly over the
bed". So true it is that "in the midst of life, we are in death".