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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24
:farm aud Auusehold.
The lIaiden,s Choice.

o. give me the life of farmers wife,
In the fields and the woods so bright,
'Mong the singing birds and the lowing herds,
And the clover blossoms white,
The note of the mornings heavenward lark,
Is the music sweet to me;
And the dewy flowers in the early hours,
The gems / love TO see!
o! give me the breeze from the waving trees,
The murmur of summer leaves;
And the swallows song as he skips along
Or twitters beneath the caves;
The plOwmans shout as he's turning out
His team, at set OF sun,
Or his merry goodnight" by the firefiys light
When his daily work is done
And give me the root and the luscious fruit,
My own hands rear for food;
And the bread SO bright, and the honey white
And the milk SO pure and good!
For sweet the mead of labor is,
When the heart is strong and true,
And blessings will come to the hearth and home
If our best We bravely do.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24
Farm for Sale.

rHHE UNDERSIGNED offers TO sell his far.
1 situated in Smith Township, Belmont Co.
o. one mile Southwest of Lewis Mills on, c. o.
R. r., and two miles East OF Belmont.
Said farm contains One Hundred and Fifty
three acres of choice land, about b acres oi
which is well timbered, the balance under a
high state of cultivation.
There is on the premises q two stOry-frame
house OF five rooms, with kitchen and wash
house attached. excellent well at the ;i3;,+f, and
good spring but a short distance from il,
There is also good barn c9rncrib, and wagon
house, plenty of stabling, &c.
There are two Apple orchards. and quite a
number of Peach, Plum and Cherry trees. The
society is good, Church and School House with
in X mile of the premises and altogether it is
q most desirable rural home.
Consult the undersigned on the premises, or
address at La Mira, Ohio. -
Oct22-tf L. II. SNYDER.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24

LITTLE CHILDREN PRAYING A lit
tie boy in Jamaica called on the mis-
sionary, and stated that he had been
very ill, and often wished his minister
had been present to pray with him.
"But, Thomas y said the missionary
/" hope you prayed yourself" n -
20, yes, sir, begged"
" Well, but how did you pray?'
"Why, sir, begged"
A child of six years old in Sunday
school, said, 4" When We kneel down in
the school room to pray, it seems as il
my heart talked to God?n
A little. girl, about four years of age,
being asked, "Why do you pray to God?''
replied, Because | know he hears me,
and love to pray to him."
But how do you know he hears you?''
Putting her little hand to her heart,
she said, :" know he does, because there
is something here that tells me so."-
lChild's World.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24

IN certain vineyards in France and
Italy. the vines are kept in the highest
condition by simply buryiug at their
roots, every leaf and branch that is
pruned off, or falls from the vine at the
close of the season. Will not some of
our farmers of inquiring minds give this
simple process trial this season?
1t is IL well known fact that no manure
is more eagerly sought for by the florist
than leaf manure 1t enters largely
into the compost prepared for potting.-
Therefore gather up theleaves that moth
ing be lost ..r l.......
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24

LET IT ALONE BoYs.-Let what alone?
To drink that stuff in the drunkard's s
bowl! Aye! let that alone! Don't even
learn how it tastes. As the serpent faS-
cinates the bird only to destroy it, so
strong drink charms at first but kills at
last. The first drop may charm you,
therefore don't drink the first drop. If
you wish to enjoy good health, if you
value pure character, if You want to
be happy, and make others happy, and
lifyou wish to go to heaven, avoid strong
drink. Beware of the first drop. See
yOnder youth with irons on his hands
and feet. He is in prison. Another
youth, with weeping eyes is bidding him
farewell. 1t is sad farewell, for the
prisoner is about to be led out to die
He is murderer The law is about to
take his life. What does he say? These
are his words: Remember what told
you-let liquor alone"'
Good reason had he for giving this
advice. Liquor had brought him to a
felon's doom. Let,boys,- aye. the girls
too, heed his words. Let liquor alone
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24
Valuable Town Property
For Sale. .--- :. ~

T WILL SILL MY RESIDELCE IN KIRK
l WOOD, Belmont County, Ohio, as / intend
moving West. This is Il very desirable property.
The House is n neat two-story Brick, we'll de-
signed & built of the best materials. II contains
two excellent cellars,-one a wine cellar-four
rooms and pantry on The first floor and five
bedrooms on the second fioor, and IS surround
ed on three sides by vefanaah. There is a
brick wash h-house, Summer Kitchen and coal
house in the rear ofdweiling house, and u good
well and an excellent ciStern right at phs kitch-
en- door. \ complete under-draiIi ofsBor1e pipe
carries off all the vast water from well, cistern
kitchen and waSh-house.
There are three full lots enclosed with the
house, and q full supply. of grapes, fruit Trees
and shrubcrry planted thereon. Thererisi also
a lot across the street on which there is an ex-
cellent stable.
For further information csii' and examine the
premises, or address the uni ndersigned at Bridge
port, Ohio. t..5--
Iowa land taken in part payment.
Soft -t GEORGE KEELINE.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24
Desirable Residence lin
Rellaire Ohio. for Sale.

CONTAINING EIGHT ROOMS AND WIDE
y Han, newly papered. painted and grained,
two cellars, a hot air furnace and large closets.
Also an adjoining building containing kitchen,
cooking range, pantry. smoke house, and coal
house. The lot is newly fenced, contains nearly
two acres, with good fruit, well and cistern and
atwo-story brick stable and carriage house, built
last fail. The property is in excellent condition
and will be sold al a bargain. Possession given
March lst 1869. Inquire at the Banking Hoase
of HOGE & COWEN, Bellaire, Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24
NOTICE TO LADIES.
fHg kRX And GREAT DISCsfBRI RR fHE CURE
.. OF fEAiIE HElKNEM e..
Mrs. T. Eraziers

Mrs. T. FrazierS
Compound Extract Of Fruit Leaves,
rs NOW offered for sale by Druggists of st.
Il Clairsville, MartinSville, Bridgeport, and
Logan, List & Co., Bridge Corner, and 8 L. Brice,
Corner 5th and Vine Sts., South Wheeling, w.
Va, and soon will be for sale every where.
Send 10 cents for descriptive circular, which
also contains valuable recipe for q tonic for
general health. t.-,.I.ff1.l..-,-.. .--,.,., 80
Druggists who may desire an agency, win
please send their address, and the medicine VIII
be promptly furnished. Address
Martins Ferry, Bel. Co, O..
Read the following certificates:
This is to certify that Mrs. 7. FRAZIER was .;
sufferer for some years. from "Prolapsus Uteri'
in its worst form, attended with great debility,
&C., &c. She had been under the treatment OF
several Physicians, myself included with buzz
little benefit, almost despairing Of ever getting
well. She cured herself COMPLETELY, By The
use Of the Compound Extract OF Fruit Leaves -
as above directed, discovered. and prepared by
herself which she now offers to the public.
/. WEIRICH. Physician,
Martins Ferry, o., JAM 2tsh. fSeA
The Undersigned concurs in the above state
Ment made by DR.. + Werlich. The statements
made by Mrs. Frazier may be depended ON rs
strictly true. 5. B. WEST. NJ. d.
f't4 Martins Ferry. O.
The certificates refer to statements which will
be found in the circular accompanying each
bottle. r...rr T...-..-- -..-. - Il ..-i
.. - CARROLL & MITCHELL,
Druggists. sole agents for st. Ciairsville, O.
aps 1SSS-ly@ l.--lfr -f-rc
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24
Sing AWAY Your Troubles.

Oh, that we could put songs under oul
burdens, Oh, that we could extract the
sense of sorrow by song! Then these
things would not poison SO much.-
Sing in the house. Teach your children
to sing. When troubles come, go at
them with songs. When griefs arise,
sing them down. Lift the voice of praise
against cares. Praise God by singing;
that will lift you above trials of every
sort. Attempt it. They sing in heaven;
and among Gods people upon earth,
song is the appropriate language of
Christian feeling.-[ Beecher.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24

A MINUTE PUDDING.-Place over the
fire one teacup of sweet milk for every
guest, let il come to boil and stir in
one egg, one tablespoonful of -four wet
with little milk; stir it well let it cool
a few minutes oil common teacups with
butter, and put the pudding into them.
When cool, turn the cup into a saucer,
the pudding will slip out nicely; serve
with sweet cream. This is Il quick and
cheap dessert.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24
t,rlainaI Poetry,
The Beautiful snow.

This morn when awoke from sleep. -
And from my windowtoo peep,
OH. wondrous that which met my sight,
saw. how strangei that all the ground,i
The wood, and trees that stood around,
We're coated DER with something white. {,
l wondered, in my very heart.
From what lone cline or hidden mast
Had come, last night. this fieecy gown;
But quickly called to mind day
!. In times gone by-long years away,
I'd seen the same from clouds come down.
saw at school that glorious day;
And as we, boys and girls, did play,
at SHOWS cried one with all his might,
Then all the boys and girls around
Turned up their faces at the sound,
To see If he were really right.
Oh. what lively day was That,
Aside were laid the ball and bat.
Al thick and fast the snow-balls few.
sae boys got hurt and loudly cried
-ile those accused, the deed denied
yet for them had pity too.
IN merry bells came jingling by,
ID prancing steeds with heads up hfgh,
ent flying, quickly, out Of sight.
ius passed that day Of newborn glee
lew-born to children young as WEI
rom early morn till dark, black night.
But many days have passed since then,
And many boys have grown 10 men
And some to posts Of honor hied;
While many youths OF beauty rare
Now burdened are with toll and care;
And many boys and girls have died.
Yes, sixteen years or more have passed
Since first, surprised, Istood aghast!
As beheld the falling snow,
And many changes great have been
In earth. in sea, in sky, since then,
But still the winters come and go.
Then let's rejoice and happy be,
Let's laugh and sing right merrily
Because the winters still come found;
Let's lay aside all toll and care;
Let's nave of love and fun, our share
While downy snow is on the ground.
Loud let our cheerful voices ring,
In praises to our God and King
Who s its upon His throne above.
Let us aloft our voices raise,
And never, neUer cease 70 praise
The God who sends us snow in love.
RURAL HOME.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24

A WORD TO BoYs.-Show me a boy
who obeys his parents, who has respect
for old age, always has a friendly disposi-
tion, and who applies himself diligently
to get wisdom, and to do good towards
others, and if he is not respected and be-
loved, then there is no such thing as
truth in the world. Remember this,
boys, and you will be respected by others,
and will grow up and become useful
men,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24
Valuable Property ,f0p Sale.

rIrHE EUNDERSlGNED OFFER TPRINATE
L sale, their very desirable property, situated
1% mile South of 1t. Ciairsvilie, and within Il
mile of the ST. Clairsyille and WarnociS' s Pike.
Said farm contains 81 acres of land of the
very best quality, all cleared, conveniently di-
vided into fields, good fences, and coal bank
open on the premises.
The improvements consist of Il well finished
two story Brick House. with two good cellars
under il, zone of then. a wine celiarl new frame
barn, and carriage house, brick wash-house and
smOise-house, coal-house and i never falling
well of water under the same roofwith kitchen,
a cistern convenient to both waSh-hOuse and
kitchen in short nearly all the conveniences
that could be desired, .-,- .r..-
The stock of fruit IL not eSceiiea III Eastern
Ohio, consisting of q large Apple Orchard, l3J
thrifty Peach Trees, mostly grated, - Pear
Trees, 3j Cherry Trees, 25 Plum Trees, all OF the
best varieties; one acre in Grapes, Z, acre In
small fruits including currants and berries of
all kinds.
For further information. apply to those living
on the premises. ..
MARY COOPER, and
heirs of Nicholas Cooper, decd.
October S, iSGS-4W
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24

WHEN the good and the lovely die, the
memory of theil good deeds, like the
noenbeams on the stormy sea, lights up
our darkened hearts and lends TO the
surrounding gloom beauty SO sad and
so sweet that we would not, if we could,
dispel the darkness that environs it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24
y.

A cERTAIN little damsel having been
aggravated beyound endurance by her
big brother, pumped down upon heI
knees and cried: 20 Lord! bless my
brother Tom. He lies, he steals, he
swears; all boys do; us girls DON'T
Amen,''
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24
Farm for Sale.

T OFFER FOR SAFE MY FARM. situate in
L Richland Township, Belmont County, Ohio,
about miles South OF ST. Cltirsrille miles
from she National Road and miles from the
c. O. II. r., containing 1I3 Acres more or less.
This farm is of rich soil. well adapted to grain
or grass, is well watered and under a good state
of cultivation. There are two orchards on il,
one in good bearing condition. the other jHst
beginning to bear. both of excellent quality OF
fruit There is square log house IL story-hisli,
a stable and grain house 20 by IL feet, ~ story
HIGH with cellar under il. Mills and School
House convenient. '
For further information apply TO the subscfib-
er on the premises or by mail at st. Clairsville,
o. ALEXANDER CUNNINGHAM.
December lists
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24

IF you would add luster to all your
accomplishments. study modest be.
haviour. To excel in anything valuable
is greater; but to be above conceit on
account on ones accomplishments is
greater
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24

A LADY went out with her little boy
and girl, purchased the former a rubber
balloon which escaped him and went up
in the air. The girl seeing tears in his
eyes. said, Never mind, Neddie, when
you die and go to heaven you'll dit it,"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24

North Carolina has 20, 900 bushels more
peanuts for export this year than last,
though the crop partially failed, owing
to bad weather.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24
Aids to Digestion.

1st. Proper selection of food, according
to the taste and digestive power of the
individual.
I'd. Proper treatment of it as regards
cooking, fiavoring and serving it.
!. 3D.. Proper varieties oft, both as TO its
nature and treatment, SO that the appe-
tite may not fail.
4th. Exercise, proper warmth and q
genial disposition.-lC chemical News.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24

LORD BACON beautifully said: "If 6
man be gracious to strangers, it SHOVE
he is a citizen of the world, and that hi:
heart is no island cut off from othel
lands, but q continent that joins Them
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24

A PETTY punster, whose ears will
doubtless be clipped by the new mayor,
says that New York City Is now govern
ed by Oakley Hall, Tammany Hall, and
lcohoI
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24

MOULD respectfully inform his old custom
w ers and the public generally, that he has
removed his former place of business one door
East to the corner, in the room formerly oecu-
pied by G. & +. Troll. and more recently by
Conrad Troll, as Dry Goods Store, where in
tend tOkeep on hand good assortment of
ReadyMade Clothing Hats and Caps, and
Gents furnishing Goods, suitable to the season.
''Short Profits and Quic cssales." - also keep on
hand good assortment OF Cloths, Cassimers,
Vestings, Trimmings, tSc., all of which L will
sell by the yard or make up To order, in the
neatest and most fashionable style. Call and
examine my stock before buying elsewhere as
am determined to sell as low as possible.
Remember the place at Trolls Corner.
apl6 .r..-..eI. -- -s ".... ..-.. -. ..
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24

THE SIMPLE SECRET.-Twenty clerks
in store. Twenty hands in printing
office. Twenty young men in a Village.
All want to get along in the world, and
all expect to. One of the clerks will
rise to be partner, and make fortune.
One of the compositors will own news
paper, and become an influential and
prosperous citizen. One of the appren-
Eices will become a master builder. One
of the villagers will get handsome
farm and live a patriarch. But which is
destined to be the lucky individual
There is no luck abont il. The thing is
rs plain as the rule of three. The young
fellow who will distance his competitors
is he who masters his business, who pre-
serves bis integrity, who lives clearly
and purely, who never gets in debt, who
gains friends by deserving them, and
puts his money into the savings hank
There are some ways to fortune that
look shorter than this rusty old high
way, but the stauDch men of ithe CON-
munity, the men who aehive something
really worth having, good fortune, good
name, and serene old age, all go this
road.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24
A Choice Farm for Sale.

A Choice Farm for Sale. G
WILL SELL At PRIVATE SALE, az a bar
/ 0oia the Farm on StillwaterC'reelS, Belmont
ounty, Ohio near Egypt, in Kirizwood Town
snip, known as the "Scott Farm. >" .....5 . ,.
This is one OF the best farms in the Northwest
/ art of the County-contains 165 Acres l30
acres cleared and in grass or under cultivation,
he balance well timbered.
There are on it a good Barn. with stabling un-
ter it, a two-story Dwelling House, TWO large
hearing Orchards of choice fruit, ard it is un-
II is situated within ~ miles OF the National
Road, with good level road to the pike, and is
well watered and adapted to stock or grain
growing. ~. ..-....E r -r
For further particulars or information relative
the price and terms, call on the subscriber, on
mis- farm, 3la miles Northeast of Morristown, or
address him by letter, AT Morristown, Belmont
County, Ohio. ~. : 80.
fe7-tf .e.. THOMAS MCCALL.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24
ST.CLAIRSVILLE
Livery Stable
! J. F. SIMPSON,
PROPRIETOR

HAVING purchased the entire Livery Estab-
II lishment of Mr.. Brcmmer. respectfully
announce to the public that am prepared TO
furnish Horses Carriages. Buggies, Omnfbnses
and Sleighs, at reduced prices. l-I-ls-,fn I
From long experience In the business natter
myself fthat I can render entire satissactton TO
the public. t. -. -.
Everything connected with the Livery VIII be
kept IN neat. clean and durable order, Safe
horses and good vehicles
Give me call. j. +. SIMtSoS. ~
Feb. Is, ls5s-tf
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24
The Cheapest Farm In Bel
mont County for Sale,

HAVING SOLD MY OTHER LANDS, now
II offer the home farm, which contains 245
Acres, about 10 OF which is good bottom land
lying on Captina Creek l3 miles from the river
and near Armstrong's Mills, in Washington
Township, Belmont County, Ohio.
The buildings are all substantial and new
The dwelling house is large brick two stories,
containing rooms. there are ali the necessary
out buildings. There are two Orchards, one old,
the other new, 30 trees just bearing.
For further information call on the subScriher
on the premises or address by mail II ARM
Strong's Mills, Belmont County, Caio,
= = ~ 4. II. cAI.DW EIIIE
October %, ls6S-2m
Washington County Pa, Reporter, please
copy two months and send bill to this Office.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24
e,huife assiseellanu.
Life Lengthened.

/. Cultivate an equal temper; many q
man has fallen dead in fit of passion.
2. Eat regularly, not over twice a day
and nothing between meals.
3. Go to bed at regular hours. Get up
as soon as you wake of yourself, and do
not sleep in the day time, at least not
longer than ten minutes before noon.
4. Work always by the day, and not
by the job.
5. Stop working before you are tagged
~out.n
g. Cultivate generous and an accom-
modating temper.
z. Never eat when you are not hungry,
nor drink when you are not thirsty.
y. Never cross bridge before you come
, to it, for this will save half the trouble
4 of life.
8. Let your appetite always come un-
invited.
10. Cool off in place greatly warmer
than the one in which you have been
exercising; this simple rule would pre-
ventincalculable sickness, and save mil
lions If lives year.
4. lever resist a call of nature for a
sin gle hinute.
n. Never allow yourself to be chilled
through and through" it is this which
destroys so many every year, in a few
days sickness, from Pneumonia, called
by something fever, or inflammation of the
lungs.
Is. Whoever drinks no liquids at his
meals. will add years of pleasurable eX-
istenee to his life Or cold warm
drinks, the former are most pernicious;
drinking at meals induces persons TO eat
more than they otherwise would, as any
one can verify by experiment; and it is
excess of eating which devastates the
land with sickness, suffering and death.
IA. After fifty years of age, if not a
day laborer, and sedentary persons after
forty, should eat but twice day-in the
morning and about four in the afternoon;
persons can soon accustom themselves to
seven hours interval between eating,
thus giving the stomach rest; for every
organ without adequate rest must give
out prematurely.
Is. Begin early to live under the be-
nign influences of the Christian religion,
for it "has the promise of life that now
is, and of that which is to come. ."-[ Halls
Journal of Health.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24

Every man has some deed to do, ant
{l1a Hord to work.-[Owen Meredith
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-09-24

this people know what good hutn9 ID, ana
approach as near to the good old times IN IN
this respect az their limited means Will
permit. =
A project is on foot for the erection OF o
magnificent hotel near Fortress Monroe.
The plans are all drawn. You may rest
assured that this will be second to no
watering place in the land. We hope, now
ever, these fine buildings will be erected on
the mainland. 1t would be much more
agreeable 10 visitors than on the point, as
almost every available spot of ground there
t. now occupied by Government buildings.
Chesapeake College has finally been
turned over to the proper owners. AS there
is little probability Of its being used very
soon for the purpose for which it was origi-
nally designed, some persons have suggested
that it be turned into watering place.
The proposed "school of practice" at
Seear's farm is to be grand affair. Spa
cious barracks must be erected, with a
parade-ground of four hundred acres, nearly
as level as prairie, intersected with beau
tiful Wake and carriage-ways, which will,
when completed, be one of the most beauti-
full parks-if we may be allowed to term it
so-in the land. The Secretary Of War has
agreed to pay 5000 per acre. Why the
matter has not been fully and positively
adjusted, your correspondent is unable to
say.
The Baptist Church building is last ap-
preaching completion. 1t will be ne ano
comfortable house of worship. About Sl,ooo
is required to finish it.
The Episcopslians are trying to repair
old St. Johns church, the third oldest
building of the kind in the State. To-
night, General Wise is expected to lecture
for the benefit of this work. A large
crowd will doubtless be present.
TIDEwATER.