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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-11-28
A Good word for Local Papers

A GOOO WOrO IOI LOcdl r fdp0ES.
The New York Times says you might
nearly as well forget your churches,
your academies and school houses, as
to forget your local paper. Itspeaks to
ten times the audience that your local
minister does, it is read eagerly each
week from beginning to end. 1t reach
es you all, and if it has low spirit and
less wisdom than a sermon it has a
better chance at you. Lying on every
table, in almost every house, as it does,
you owe it to yourselves to rally liber-
ally to its support, and exact from it as
able and high toned character as you
do from any educator in your midst. It
is in no sense beneath notice and care,
it is your representative. Indeed, in
its character, it is the summation OF
the importance, interest and welfare
of you all. It is the aggregation of your
own consequence, and you cannotignore
1t without miserably depreciating your
selves.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-11-28

SCRIBNER's FOR NovEMBER.-A
Isplendidly illustrated article on 'sNeW
ways in. the Old Dominion" open.
Scribner's for December. Mr.. Sterns
who in one Of the earliest numbers Of
the Monthly so pleasantly described
the "Street-Venders of New York, u
here gives US ga Peep at the Bird.
Shops" peep in which we are helped
by the graphic pencils of Kappes and
Bolles. There is, too, a bright little il,
and the second installment of DIR. Hol.
lands" "Arthur Bonnicastle" is accom-
panied by another charming picture by
Miss Hallock. Among the notable fea-
ture of this number are ''Stories of the
Irish Smuggfers," by Froude the his.
torian; lively account of "a Tramp
with Tyndall" among the Alps; CAPT.
tai story by Miss Isabella T. Hopkins,
author of "Miss Marigold's Thanksgiv-
ing,D entitled, Zone of Miss Widgery's
Evenings, This, too, has a flavor Of
Thanksgiving. Mr.. Conway's remark
able essay on 1.-THE Demons of the
Shadow" is concluded; also Mrs. Oil
plants admirable novel, "At His
Gates" which will be at once issued in
book-forn by Scribner, Armstrong &
Co. The poets ofthis number are Rob-
ert Buchanan, Rose Terry, R. r. Bow
ker and Hiram Rich. In 'eTopicS of
the Times" DIR. Holland discusses sour
English Visitors" ''The Rascals of
Wall Street." and "Good Manners. I"
The Old Cabinet shows that the longest
way round is sometimes the shortest
way home. The Home and Society
papers are on Monday Payments; The
PICTURESQUE in Tresses; The Chairs OF
Society, etc.. In Culture and Progress
there is a notice of "Froude on the
American Platform" ETC., etc. Nature
and Science contains large number Of
interesting paragraphs; and "Etchings''
consists of the illustrated "Story oil
Arion' by Thomas Dunn, English.
The January number ofScribner will
contain contributions from William
Morris, William G. Bryant, Bret Harte,
George Macdonald, with other striking
land popular features. -lL -f
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-11-28

1880. e-s-...
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-11-28
OoaafERCIAL REroBrs.
Pittsburgh Live Stock Market.

PITTSBURGH, Nov. Is, 1877
CArrLE.-The receipts iof cattle to-day Light
OF those intended for sale at this point but fair
of through stock for Eastern markets. Adj
vices from the East are not 50 favorable for
commoa stock, and the market on these grades
is considerably lower then at the opening of
the Market On prime there is no decline
though the feeling is notso good and sales are
not made so quickly. There Is some stock
shipping through on first hands, and some
few loads have been sold for the Allegheny
market. At this writing the yards are pretty
well cleared OF stock and the market Is closing
dull The following is the current rates: Ex-
ira 400 to I5o0 rs steers, fine and smooth. 9 Is
| to ! 10; extra !, 800 ms steers, fine and smooth,
Is toe 80; extra 100 Ms steer, ,fine and smooth
| 5 50 to 5 70; prime LOO ns steers. dne and
smooth, 75te 25; fair 1000 MS steers fine and
smooth, IS TO Is; bulls, ine and smooth,S 3 90
| to 90; Texas, fine and smooth, 90 to 25s
lsto~kers fine and smooth, 25 to rs.
HoGs.-The receipts of hogs continue fair,
though not so large at the FIRST o. the week
| The market Is steady and even, with demand
fully up TO the supply. Extra Pniladeipnla
l4 So prime do 35 70 As; Workers 4 q.
SHEEP-The receipts OF sheep light This Is
generally the case at the last of the Week Ex-
tra 100 bs fine WOOL 90 to %: extra 81 ms. nne
wool, IS TO 90; extra 90 ms, fac wool. p 10
Is 65; extra IS Ms fine wool, % 10 2 fair S09s
fine wool, 50 TO 70. - 5-. -
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-11-28

A HAPPY EvENT.-On Wednesday
evening, at the residence of the brides
mother, Chas. E. Booth and Miss Irene
E. Litton, of Clarington, Ohio, were
united in marriage by the Rev. Mr..
CASTOR, of Bellaire, Ohio. The attend
ants were Miss Emma Booth, Miss
Mary Urpman and Miss Lobenstein;
Mr.. VIII C. Berganthal, Of Powhattan;
Ernest K. Booth, of Cincinnati, and
Mr.. Frank Litton, Of Clarington. A
happy reception took place immediate
ly after the ceremony at the home oi
the bride. They were presented with
quite a number of handsome presents
in the silver line.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-11-28

A RUMoR is afoat that Mr.. Greeley
has lost his reason, and If not altogethr
Ter insane is upon the border of insanf-
ty. 1t is certain that he is unable to be
at his post of duty in the Tribune Office.
His political reverses, together with
the great af1iction that came upon him
in the loss of his wife has in measure
been the cause of his depression and
nervous prostration. Mr.. Greeley's
friends in New York express the belle.
that with rest and quiet he will soon bt
restored to perfect health.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-11-28

We call the attention of our readers
to the advertisement in another column
Iof G. Mendel, Booth & Co., Furniture
dealers, at Wheeling. This firm is an
old and reliable one, and they keep
nothing but the best furniture. ThelI
prices are exceedingly reasonable, and
their stock very complete. We know
Iof no better present for the Holiday
season than nice set of furniture; and
mo better place to get it thanat Mendel
Booth & Cos establishment at 126 Main
Street. Wheeling.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-11-28

THE epizootics cuts of our supply Of
correspondence. We want to make the
CARoNIcLEa budgetofnews-the very
best local newspaper in this or any 9th
Ter County. We cannot be omnipresent.
therefore we must have ''local" in
every town, township and community
In the County. -. >.
We hope some Of our friends in the
various localities will write US the news
of the vicinity each week.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-11-28

The Union Pacific Railroad Company
is making preparation for the winter
SHOWS. Five hundred men are now
employed on the mountain division, of
whom two hundred and twenty-five
are engaged on the snow sheds. One
hundred miles of snow fences have
been put up, and several miles of sheds.
The level of the track has also been
raised for fifteen miles or more, and
other improvements made.
NERVOUS PAM, OR IRRITABIIITY.-
Trask's Magnetic Ointment outlets the
nerves at once, ond affords the patient
ease and rest. Tt should he applied
not very profusely, beginning at the
temples, and passing over the whole
surface. ~
It will he found more effective and
less hurtful than preparations of opium
See advertisement in another col.
umn. s
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-11-28

THE Martinsferry Commercial chang
ed hands last week, and its new edit
ors, Messrs. Ashenhust and Klauser,
made their bow to the public in a well
written salutory. We Judge from theil
first issue that they will make good
their intention of improving the Com
merciol. We welcome our new editor
friends and hope that their expectations
as portrayed in their salutory, may be
fully realized.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-11-28
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We have made arrangements where1
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-11-28

On Monday couple of little urchins
in the absence Of DR.. Boyd, entered his
Office and event through thingsp to
their satisfaction. The DIR. missed six
dollars in greenbacks which had been
abstracted from his Secretary-sufice il
to say the money was replaced. A
wholesome reproof might be admins
tered to some of these young masters,
lif this business is kept up.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-11-28

Chaucey P. Dewy, ESD, Of the First
National Bank of Cadiz, and Col. VIM.
NJ. Farrar, of Cambridge have been ap-
pointed Commissioners to represent
this District at the Centennial Celebra-
ton to be held at Philadelphia, in 1876.
Gov. Noyes and w. 8. Groesbeck are
the Commissioners for the State at
Large.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-11-28

John J. Ashenhust, who has been as
sociate editor of the Times, for 9he past
year, has located in the fiourishing
manufacturing village of Martins Fer
ry, Belmont County, Ohio, and has as
sumed the editorship of the Martins
Ferry Commercial. Mr.. A., during his
work upon the Times has shown tact
and ability. as a Local Editor, and was
popular and esteemed by all who made
his acquaintance. We part with him
reluctantly, and congratulate the people
of Martins Ferry, in securing so able
an editor to take charge ofthe CONNER
ciat. We commend Mr.. Ashenhust to
to the citizens of old Belmont, as a
young man in whom they can confide,
and one who will take lively interest
| in all matters pertaining to the develop.
ment and future prosperity of the agfi
cultural and manufacturing interests O
! the county. John J. has our best wish
| fes for his future success, .editorially anC
financially Ashland Times.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-11-28

Free rides are the order in Bellaire
Horses are taken from stables and uset
as long as needed and then returned
Well, its better that way than to hay'
the scamps play Keeps.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-11-28

In the three cases of the Incorporat-
ed village of st. Gairsvllle against Jos.
w. King, the Court of Common Pleas
afhrmed the judgment Of Mayor West,
ining King in each case, with COSTS
The Court also affirmed the Mayors
decision against Martin Fink, fining
him IS and costs.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-11-28

THE County Commissioners have
concluded their examination OF Pike
affairs. They see the skunk In the
rubbish, but they can't put their finger
ON the animal. They find the fActs
that we have heretofore stated substsn-
italy correct.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-11-28

L. P. Hofner has q complete line Of
Gents furnishing Goods. under clothing,
collars, bows and neck tiles, which he
is Offering at very low prices. Don't
pass by without calling.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-11-28

We had the. pleasure Of call the
other day from VIM. ii. Craft, Esq,
formerly Of this place, but now of In
dianapolis. Mr.. Craft was en- visit to
his friends residing here. He is now
one Of the enterprising young men OF
Indianapolis. and is the proprietor Of
one of the largest jewelry establish
ments in the city.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-11-28

Messrs. oakey and Hollister, Attor'
neys, of woodsfeld. are inl town Is
counsel in the case Of Kingsland, Hook
& Co., against Jones & Mays. ct. al
This case is said to be the most import
ant one for trial this term Of Court.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-11-28
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-11-28

Each week, almost some new enter
prise Is started in the nourishing young
city of Bel.aire. We have now to note
the establishment Of car works at that
point. So much for Railroad facilities.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-11-28

WANTED-To infom the public that
it is really astonishing how much mon
ey person can save by buying their
mems and boys clothing and gents
furnishing goods, at HoHner's.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-11-28
Assirnees Notice.

NOTICE Is hereby given, that the undersign-
In ed. on the 18th of November. 1872, was by
the Probate Court OF Belmont County. Ohio
appointed Assignee of the estate and effects oi
Judkins & Vance of Flushing, Belmont Coan-
ty, Ohio, and creditors are required to present
their claims against the said JudkinS & Vance
to me tor rejection or allowance, within six
months from this date, and all persons inuebt-
ed to said Judkins q Vance are required to
make imme late payment 70 me.
ISAAC HOLLOWAY,
no2SSw Assignee of Judkins & Vance.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-11-28

THE CHRONICLE OFFICE executes oil
sorts of job work In the neatest style.
II YOU want letter heads, bill heads,
envelopes, labels, cards, posters, &C.,
call sf the CHRONICLE OFFICE.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-11-28
THE Epizootics is in town and coun

THE Epizootics Is In town and coun'
try. No one need be alarmed. Nc
one need try to get their horses out Of
the way. Nearly all the horses in St.
Clairsville are suffering from the cpl
demic. Buffers stable has thirty-fve,
Campbell's about sixteen, Frazier's
fourteen, and Simpsons four. Where
proper care has been taken Of the ami
mails they appear to be improving. In
the meantime trade has been dull
travel has been impeded. Everybody
has been inconvenienced, and intelli.
gence reaches US that the plague has
reached the most remote parts OF the
County. No deaths are yet reported.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-11-28
COURT REPORT.

Thomas Riley VS.. John Zelch ct. al.
tried to Jury-verdict in favor o.
Plaintiff for $50 26. Motion to set aside
verdict and for new trial.
Allen Ramsey vs. /. J.EPotts; suit tt
settle boundary line settled by agree
meat of parties.
Elizabeth Muhigan vs. James Multi
gan ct. al. Decree in favor of Plaintiff
for 1896 so.
Boyd & Co. VS.. Dinsmore & Robinson
tried to Jury-Jury disagreed and were
discharged.
Lewis Sebright vs. Samuel Williams
tried to Jury. Verdict in favor O
Defendant for $50 Y and costs.
Vincent Boggs We. Joseph Boggs.-
Judgment in favor Of Defendant fol
1921 80 and costs.
John Wilson vs.. S. B. Creamer ct. al
Tried to Jury-yerdict and judgment
in favor of Defendant.
John P. Brokaw vs. Alexander Nc
Ilrayy. Judgment by the Court in
favor of Plaintiff for 1924 96 and costs.
New trial granted, bond $500.
j. B. Smith vs.. Boyd B. Small ct. al.
Judgment in favor of Plaintiff for
S23S 90 and costs.
| Reuben e. Perkins vs. John j.
Heskett, Administrator; Judgment for
Defendant as Administrator for $962
and costs.
John NJ. Maiken vs.. David Hill; tried
to CouTt-Judgment in favor of Plaintiff
for $433 25. Notice of second trial or
appeal to District Coart.
First National Bank Of GAINESVILLE
VS.. Jacob Holtz ct. al. Judgement in
favor of Defendant-Plaintif gave no
tice of appeal, Bond 800.
Fred. Douglass ON Civil Service
Reform-Supposed Reflex Of the
Presidents Views In a Reply.
WAsHcNeToN, November %.
An editorial in Fred. Douglass paper
this week, attacking civil service re-
form, has attracted considerable atten-
ti0n here, and causes much comment in
Administration circles. It is replied to
by the Republican to-day, in a signifi-
cant double -leaded editorial, which is
Understood to reflect the sentiments of
President Grant, and shows that the
latter has modified his former views.
Mr.. Douglass, in his article, charges
that civil service reform places enemies
of the Republican party, and even
ayowed rebels, on an equal footing
with hard-workino Renublicans how,
ever com petent and honest saThe off,
ces.n Mr.. DougIrss saws. "sbouId be
filled by the men who won the recent
victory at the polls. and preserved the
nation from the calamity which threat
ened it."
The ,RepubIcnn,. editorial saws !:
ssThea President has lately given the
entire question a oood deal of attention
and considerations and ia we under-
stand entirely satisfied that fbe com.
petitive system Should not be rieidly
enforced, if indeed he is not convinced
that it should he entirely. abolished
What ia reouired ia q standard of effi.
cIencv TO which ali who are Candidate
should be up. ri is not intended to
nut the enemies of the RanubIican mar
tv on an equal footing with sharti-wark-
ing Republicans, but it is the intention
l. - L. u IL r - L
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-11-28

Congress meets on Monday.
FroP and see the latest sensation
the ssBroadway Block" Silk Hat, at L.
2. Hahner's.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-11-28
.Jones, !, visit to BarnesviIIe.

SJOuce'0 visit 20 BarneSVliie.
ONE "Jones," was on the rampage
the other day and seeking what he
could devour, attracted by the business
like appearance of the men at the
Barnesville Depot, he concluded it
would be good point for his business.
The first man of his acquaintance he
came cross, was ]. N. Lewis, ESD,
who Immediately took him in charge
and portrayed to him the advantages
of GAINESVILLE as business town.
Jones was pleased with the thrift and
business drive of BarnesviIle-ites. He
noticed that everybody was on the
rush, hadn't time for anything except
to sell their goods, wares and merchan-
disc. A large crowd was congregated
at the Wholesale Grocery Store of
Lewis & Mace.
Upon inquiry it was ascertained that
Lewis & Co. had q larger assortment
Of choice Teas, than any other house in
the County, and they were "going for
it," A little farther on "JOnes" heard
the squalls of an army Of porkers; he
soon found that he was in the vicinity
IOf one of the largest and most complete
Ipork-packing establishments in this
portion of Ohio. He passed within the
Ienclosure and was introduced to Mr..
Jesse r.. Hunt of the firm of j. r.
Hunt & Bros, the proprietors of the
Institution. STONES" can't describe all
that he witnessed at this point. He
did find out that that firm employed
about q men, women and boys In mur-
|dering hogs, and that they slaughtered
on an average of 100 hogs per day, ct II
cost of about 1920. He learned that
about SIS, 900 worth of hogs had already
been purchased, and that more than
double that amount would probably be
expended during the season in the pur-
chase of hogs. The establishment is
complete In all its details, having pack
ing rooms, q lard house, sausage house,
&C., all arranged with q view to COM
fort and convenience.
"WeIl, we'll" Jones said, "this is
"a town of some importance" 80 he
went on his way, but had not proceed
ed far when he ran against "Cham-
pion HAY Rake,n labeled, "1st premi-I
um, Ohio State Fair" manufactured
af the belmont Machine Works." @.
Kugler, Proprietor.
Some friend noticing that "Jones"
was about played opt, loaded him into
a magnificent carriage, pheton. buggy, !,
or something of the sort. manufactured
by Frame Bros. & Lloyd, and drove to
the Foundry of J. 81. Watt, & Bros.
Watt had a complete fix for making
all kind of stoves, plows, grates and
such. aJones" couldn't wait his turn
so he Lit out, and left Barnesville on thel
first train, declaring that he never was
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-11-28

THE irrepressible T. T. Hanlon Of
GAINESVILLE tells the people through our
columns this week of his splendid
stock of Dry Goods, Notions, Shawls,
Carpets, DC. We know that Hanlou
will sell goods; he knows how, and he
cant help it, because the people will &c
where they can get them the cheapest
II you don't believe exactly what we
tten you, just call at Hanlon's and find
out for yourselves.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-11-28

The County Treasury is not being re-
plenished very rapidly. Tax payers
are waiting for the 10th Of December,
so as to have grand rush.