Columbia or Marietta?

United States Chronicle (Providence), August 9, 1787

Just Received, and to be sold by the printer hereof,

A New Map

Of the western Parts of Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and North-Carolina, comprehending the River Ohio, and all the Rivers that fall into it; Part of the River Mississippi, the Whole of the Illinois River, Lake Erie, Part of the Lakes Huron, Michigan, &c. and all the Country bordering on those Lakes and Rivers.

Done from actual Surveys by THOMAS HUTCHINS, Esq., Geographer-General to the United States.

Also,

A Pamphlet containing a Topographical Description of the western Parts of Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and North-Carolina, comprehending the Rivers Ohio, Kenhawa, Muskingum, Sioto, Kentucke, Cherokee, Wabash, Illinois, Mississippi, &c., the Soil, Climate and Produce, whether Animal or Mineral; the Mountains, Creeks, Roads, Distances, Latitudes, &c. of every Part, laid down in the aforementioned MAP; with a Plan of the Rapids of the Ohio, and of the several Villages in the Illinois Country, done on Copperplate; also, a Table of the Distances between Fort Pitt and the Mouth of the Ohio, and a correct List of the different Nations and Tribes of Indians, with the Number of Fighting Men, &c.

Published by Mr. Hutchins.

* * * A Plan of the new Town COLUMBIA, which is proposed to be built on the River MUSKINGUM, at its Confluence with the OHIO, may be seen at the Printing-Office, Westminster-Street.

Providence, August 1, 1787.

Stop the Horsethief

 American Friend, August 24 1821

Ran away from the subscriber on Saturday 14th inst. near Ripley, 

JOHN TREAT DEMING,

about thirty-five years of age, about six feet high, light complexion, blue eyes, long visage, one tooth stands inside the natural row on the upper jaw, and straight built. He had on a blue cotton surtout, linen overalls, and a smooth castor hat.

Since he made his escape he has changed his name.

The above Deming stole a horse about one year ago, and the subscribers had caught him and were bringing him to condign punishment when the rascal made his escape.

A reward of twenty-five dollars will be paid to any person who will apprehend said Thief, and give such information as will enable the subscribers to get him, by placing him in the nearest jail.

A letter directed to the Post Office at Point Harmar, Washington County Ohio will be received.

John Smith

Robert Campbell

Marriage License Record Indicates Much Perjury

The Marietta Daily Times, January 1, 1930

A new high record was hung up by the Washington County marriage license bureau at the probate court for 1929 when a total of 508 licenses to wed were issued. The previous high mark, 418, was made in 1928. The increase in marriage licenses issued here is plainly out of proportion to population figures of Washington County and persons interested may ask that the grand jury investigate with reference to breaking up perjury that is believed to be frequently committed by applicants.

The latest instance of this sort occurred on Tuesday, closing day of the year, when Frank H. Flaig and Miss Thelma E. Dulin, both of Parkersburg, W. Va., procured licenses. Both gave their sworn residence as Belpre. Flaig swore he was 22 years of age and Miss Dulin swore that she is 21.

An hour after the license was issued, Frank F. Flaig, the father of the bridegroom, appealed to the Marietta police to help find the couple, declaring that his son had stolen the family automobile in which to make a runaway marriage trip.

 The father not only exploded the idea that the couple were residents of Belpre, but he declared his boy is 20 years old and his bride is only 19. He said they never had resided in Washington County. He returned to Parkersburg declaring he would take steps to have the marriage annulled.

Dozens of West Virginia couples are believed to have sworn falsely in probate court in the past year. The majority of them have given Belpre as the bride's home. Within the last few years more "Belpre girls" than ever lived in that town have procured licenses in Washington County.

June and August vied for high honors at the marriage license bureau, with the Augustus Caesar month excelling by one. August brought 71 couples and June 70. The monthly record for the year follows: January, 21; February, 36; March, 29; April, 37; May, 30; June, 70; July, 30; August, 71; September, 41; October, 50; November, 43; December, 50.

 

A Wet Season

 American Friend & Marietta Gazette, August 13, 1831

The Season has thus far been remarkably wet - more so, perhaps, than any since the settlement of the country. Much small grain has been left standing in the field, so much injured as not to be worth the reaping - grass has also suffered, and although the crops have been abundant, but little fair weather has offered the farmer opportunity to reap the fruits of his labors. Four fair days in succession during the past week has been improved to much advantage in making hay, and much will be saved in good order. 

At no time, within the present season, has the Ohio River been so low as to suspend its navigation by Steam Boats; during a part of Wednesday last and the following night, it rose about eight feet and is now half way up the banks.

The high stage of the waters has been very favorable for emigrants on their way to the West. During the past season from 500 to 1000 it is estimated, have arrived at this place by way of the Ohio Canal and the Muskingum River, where they embark on board of Steam Boats, generally, for the States below us.