Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-08-11
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On Wednesday last, man named
Festus Barrett. while working in the
quarry of the r. r. Co., had both legs
below the knees horribly crushed by the
rolling Of stone. DIR. Sanders was inn
mediately called, but was hopeless of the
mans life. DR.. Frissell was sent for, but
was of the same opinion. He died on the
way while moving him to BelIaire where
he lived. He was buried on Saturday
by the Catholic Benevolent Association,
of which he was member.
The Democrats met at the City Hall,
on Saturday, and selected delegates to
Congressional Convention. Mr.. John
johnson was chosen Chairman kof the
Convention, and Mr.. Gideon Jennings,
Secretary. The following are Congress
sional delegates. J. III. Milligan, Geo.
Crisswell, VIM. Tarbitt, d. w. Leaf, Z.
B. Winans. To the County Convention,
Mr.. James Darrab MIR. Geo. Muth. Dele
gates to Cambridge Convention go with
out instructions. The turnout was fair,
and proceedings erally--harmonious
On Friday morning, Capt. Fink's
new steamer passed up. Large crowds
assembled to see her. The Captain has
succeeded in building fine boat, in re-
ality, magnificent one. The officers
and crew are among the best on the Riv-
ler. No expense has been spared to Sc
cure comfort, speed and safety. Passen-
gers and shippers will find it to their
interest to patronize them.
The Disciples formally opened their
new church on Sunday. Prof. Pendle-
ton of Bethany, Va, delivered the dedi-
catory sermon. Many strangers were
present from neighboring towns; alarge
delegation came from Wheeling. A free
lunch for strangers, was set in the Base
ment. Everything passed off quietly,
but the excessive heat rendered the
densely packed house very uncomfort-
able.
Our new school building is rapidly
progressing under the skillful supervis-
ion of the architect, Mr.. Vast. The de-
velopment of the design is watched with
interest by the citizens.
We have considerable sickness yet, in
town-mostly among children. But few
deaths, however. A few days of cool
weather would work change. The
town being young and growing rapidly,
sufficient attention is not paid to sani-
tary measures, but as the population be-
comes more dense, more stringent
measures will be and must be adopted
Our officers are doing all that can be
done, but were late getting their author
ity for commencing.
The subject of Congressman is the all
absorbing one among politicians here.
An impression has gone abroad that our
delegates were pledged to Mr.. Welsh as
their first choice, and that this was the
sentiment of the meeting that appoint
ed them. The facts are that no express
sion was given as to the choice of the
meeting. The delegates are free to vote
as they think best, to secure harmony
in the Convention. Their individual
preference was not known to the meet
ing, nor was there a desire to know
them. Everything said that will fore
stall or give wrong direction to public
sentiment, upon this matter. is unjust
and will not be sustained by the mass of
here.
The business of the town is improving,
the farmers now have time to look in
and see us. The river still continues
navigable; the packets making their
wonted trips. SPARTAN.