Jamestown
 

The Penny Press, Cincinnati, Friday, 2 September 1859, page 4
 

The steamboat Judge McClure, now lying in the Licking River, is advertised to be sold at Sheriff's sale, on the 24h of this month, on a credit of three months. The sale to take place at the Licking Bridge, at ten AM.

Also on the same day at twelve AM, at the Jamestown Ferry landing, the steamboat Jamestown, on a credit of six months.

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The Penny Press, Cincinnati, Saturday, 24 September 1859, page 4

Today the steamboat Judge McClure and also the Jamestown steam ferry boat, will be sold at Sheriff's sale. The rise in the river will be no doubt add to the competition for the former.

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The Penny Press, Monday, 26 September 1859, page 4

The steamboat Judge McClure was sold on Saturday last by Sheriff Helm as advertised. Messrs. Casey, Hyne & Co were the successful bidders; the price fixed being $4805. The Jamestown ferry boat was likewise sold on the same day to Messrs. Walker & Meyers, of New Richmond, for $346.

 

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