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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12


The case of the State of West Va.
vs.. VIM. c. Carman, charged with the
abduction of Emma Speidel, a girl Of
sixteen years of age, came up in the
Circuit Court of Wheeling last Thurs
day-Judge Melvin on the Bench. Ow-
ing 10 the well known character of the
defendant in this case, and the peculiar
circumstances surrounding it, it at
tracted considerable public attention,
with public opinion decidedly adverse
to the Major.
The Jury, which consisted of the fol-
lowing named gentlemen, ,Jabez Exley,
David Atkinson, W E Hughes, Leoni-
dus Bruner,J w G Smith, Thomas
Reilly, Henry Smith, Samuel White
sides, Andrew Scott, E l. NicolI, B
E Tiff and n c Hamilton, appeared to
US as being intelligent, and fully COM
petent to pass fairly on the facts pre-
sented. We were in attendance du-
ring the trial, and listened attentiveIy
to the entire testimony, and we must
confess that with the exception of the
testimony of the young girl, there was
no evidence to show that any part of
the crime charged was committed in
the State of Virginia On the contrary,
the circumstances as to what occurred
in Virginia, as detailed by Emma
Speidel were not only not corroborated
but were contradicted by number of
unimpeachable witnesses.
The case occupied two entire days in
its trial. The State was ably represen-
ted by Prosecuting Attorney Cracraft,
assisted by Messrs. Davenport and
Dovener. J. II. Pendleton and S. o.
Taylor, of Wheeling, and Hon. l.. Dam
ford and w. S. Kennon, of this place,
defended the prisoner in a mastery
manner. ~
The Jury, after being out from Fri
day evening to Saturday o'clock, re-
ported to the Court that they were un-
able to agree, and they were discharg-
ed. 1t is understood that they were
evenly divided for and against convic-
ton. Maj. Carman was remanded to
Jail to await another trial at the next
term of Court, which occurs in April.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

THE residence and shop of John T.
Elliot, saddler, at Harrisville, was de-
stroyed by. fire early on Tuesday morn
ing. The residence was brick, and the
loss is about two thousand dollars. 1t
is supposed that a man who was in the
employe of Mr.. E., and who was dis
charged on the evening previous set
fire to the premises.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12
BRIDGEPORT.

Tramps are as thick as Democratic
victories.
1t rained steadily all Sabbath night
Judge Crau;ner, Of Wheelil g address
ed the Sabbath S'hoOl at Etnaville, on
Sabbath. The Judge deserves credit
for the interest he manifests in the wei.
fare of the people.
A school house is about being built in
Etnaville.
The Brooks family have bought the
coal under Henry Glass land, and are
preparing to get lieut.
One of the redoubtable McGeary's cot
drunk, got on the rampage, got in the
lookup and got fined on Saturday.
The town and community are infest-
ed with thieves. Scarcely a night pass
es but depredations are committed.
Scott's NJ. E. Church is being gener-
ally repaired. A second story is going
on, with new woodwork throughout.
Rev. Miller, the pastor, is personally
supervising and doing the woodwork
himself, being practical mechanic we
unders tand.
Farmers allege their corn crop after
all will not more than average half an
ordinary yield.
The disputed boundary line between
Martins Ferry and Bridgeport school
districts has been at last settled on a
basis satisfactory alike to both paries.
This leaves all of EtnaviJle in the
Bridgeport district.
Poor little Longley says we ''sneaked
behind the CHRONICLE to throw dirt
at him." There's an eternal fitness in
things they say; why shouldn't man
sneak to throw things at you? But
then no one wants to throw dirt at you
poor soul. Any one desiring to witness
an accrefion of that sort would only.
have to select a calm day, and watch
the thing fly at you through ATTRACTION
of affinity"
Once old DIR. Beecher was crossing a
field and skunk was in his path-fail-
ing to find a missile to throw he hurled
book at it, and it hurled volume OF
stink at him. Soon afterward some
'blatherskite and dead beat abused the
good man in a paper-they are at such
work yet, and the DIR. was urged to is
sue book in self-defense; the old man
said, Il never issued but one book
against an enemy and came out second
best then, I'll never issue another ex-
cept from behind Notifications When
we 'sneaked behind the CHRONICLE to
issue our appropriate volume, tell us,
had we not good reason for so doing in
the light. OF old Beecher's experience?
We could have told the old man not to
throw the book without first 'sneaking
behind something.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

PERSONS suffering from Indigestion
Nervous Debility, Sick Headache, Los:
ofappetite and the like, will do vel to
call al Carroll Il Hoge's, and get bot
tie OF "Lance's Sparkling Efervescent
Aperient." Ii is the Most delightful
and the mildest purgative ever offered
TO the public. 1t is cheaper and pleas
anter to Use than husbands Magnesia.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

WELCOME RAIN.-The very best
boon that could come to the parched
earth and to the inhabitants thereof,
came on Sunday night, in the form ofa
generous rain, that would start the wa
ter in the creek beds, fill partially up
at least the wells and cisterns, put out
forest fires, and put everybody in a
good humOr. 1t came not day too
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

THE Warnock's Horse Thief Detect
i've Society held their annual election
at the Den, on Saturday evening Nov.
7th, 1874, and elected the following Of
ficers to serve for the ensuing year: l..
Piper, President; Joseph Boggs, Vice.
President d. E. Glasgow, Secretary |;
John Rankin, Treasurer. This COM
pany has been organized three years
consists of forty-three members-have
never lost horse, and are ready at all
times for active service.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

CHAs. BURToFT who co:nmitted an
assault upon Archie Cost, in Barnes
vile, on the night of the 18th of Octo-
Der, was placed on his trial in the Pro-
bate Court on Wednesday of last week.
He was adjudged guilty as charged,
and sentenced to pay q fine of $50 and
costs, and be confined in the County
Jail for ten days and fed on bread and
WATER
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

gloss and freshness of youth. Thin
hair is thickened, falling hair checked,
and badness often, though not always,
cured by its use. Nothing can restore
the hair where the follicles are de-
stroyed, or the glands atrophied and
decayed; but such as remain can be
saved by this application, and stimu-
lated into activity, so that a new
growth of hair is produced. Instead
of fouling the hair with a pasty sedi-
ment, it will keep it clean and vigorous.
Its occasional use will prevent the hair
from turning gray or falling of, and
consequently prevent badness. The
restoration of vitality it gives to the
scalp arrests and prevents the forma-
ton of dandruff, which is often so un-
cleanly and offensive. Free from those
deleterious substances which make
some preparations dangerous and inju-
rious to the hair, the Vigor can only
benefit but not harm it If wanted
merely for a HAIR DRESSING,
nothing else can be found so desirable.
Containing neither oil nor dye, it does
not soil white cambria, and yet lasts
long on the hair, giving it a rich, glossy
lustre, and grateful perfume.
Prepared by DR.. J. c. Aver & Co.,
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
q" ', LOWELL. MASS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

COMMON PLEAS COURT began on
Monday, Judge R. Z. Chambers pre-
siding, Clerk Mitchell and Sheriff
Cochran in their respective positions.
AT the opening of Court the following
attorneys in addition to the Bar of ST.
Clairsville, were in attendance: Wal
ton, Collins and Crawford, BarneSville;
Tallman, Bolon, Anderson, Smith,
Young and Gallagher, Bellaire; Barber
and Drennen, Martins Ferry Alexan-
der and Cranston, Bridgeport; Voor-
hies and Trigg, Flushing; Steele, Qua
ker City.
The Grand Jury was sworn with
Jesse Barton as foreman, and the charge
of the Court was delivered to them,
and they retired after dinner to their
room to deliberate. One hundred and
sixty-nine witnesses are summoned to
appear before them, consequently they
cannot con clude their labors and report
to the Court before Friday.
There are three hundred and fifty
four entries on the Bar Docket, all of
which cannot be disposed of before
Christmas.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

JENNIE CAROLINE, aged five wee ks
and five days, youngest child of DIR. A.
Porterfeld, died of congestion of the
lungs on Tuesday night, the 10th inst,
at IL o'clock. Funeral to take place at
East Richland M. E. Church to-day
(Thursday), at 10 A. NJ.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

MEMBERS of the 126th o. V. l., are
to meet in Ca6iz, on the 10th CT Decem-
Der, at 1 o'clock, for the purpose of
forming an organization and making
preliminary arrangements for a re-
union of the regiment in August or
of next year.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

TAYLOR STRAUDER (colored), who
killed his wife in Wheeling, some two
years since, and was convicted of mur-
der in the first degree, and sentenced
to be hanged, and subsequently grant
cd new trial, was convicted again
last week of murder in the first degree.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

We publish on the outside of this pa
per the Auditors exhibit of Receipts
and Expenditures. The second item
of the Receipts in the State Fund OF
$25, ,0lO 80 should be in the receipts of
County Fund. By some hocus pocus of
the printing Office this mistake oc-
Cured.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

JUDGE CHAMBERS at the recent ses-
sion of Court of Monroe County, fined
Kettee, who entered plea of guilty
in four cases for "selling liquor to be
drank where sold," $40, $40, $40 and
$50 and costs, and to be confined in Jail
for ten DAYS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

THE Friends school house at Barnes
Vile is TO be erected about a mile east
Of town, on the lands of Barclay Smith.
Forty acres of land will be purchased
and about $4,000 will be spent in
bulldogs.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

TIE Grand Jury of Washington
county investigated recently the case
of Marx AIberts, of Barnesville, who
was charged with setting fire to his
store in New Matamoras, and returned
the bill endorsed "not true BILL"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

UPON the application Of James Tarb-
ert, Margaret Weleh, of Pultney town.
ship, was adjudged insane last week by
the Probate Judge, ami an order was
given for her admission to the County
Infirmary., -.-.-... ---.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

A MARRIED lady of our acquaintance
thus sums up three years of married
life: The first year my husband called
me dear the second year, Mrs. A
and now the third year, 'old sorrel top
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

H. r. BUMGARNER has just received
his second stock of Boots, Shoes, Gal
ters, &C., for the winter trade; also, a
superior lot of Trunks, Valises and
Satchels, which he is disposing of rap
idly at low prices.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

MARRIAGE licenses have been issued
since the 4th inst to the following per-
SoDS:
David Wallace and Sarah l.. Cowgirl.
Isaac Davis and Susanlah Allison.
Philip N. Thomas and Rachel
Bundy.
George Walters and Minnie Wilson.
Joseph Green and Margaret Vanway.
Abel Hobbs and Sarah E West.
John l.. McHenry and Marian Orr.
David III. Bolon and Nancy j. Van
horn. ~
Wellington McNichols and Callie >.
Gossett.
VIM. H. Sipe and Sarah ] Bell.
VINO. Merrill and Minnie E.Strahl.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

A MARRIED friend said he'd like to
be wrecked as Enoch Arden was, and
come home and find his wife re-inar-
ried. He'd go out of the gate with a
hop and a skip instead of breaking his
hoart
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

POTATOES grew 10 AN extraordinary
size the past seeson. Mr.. j. Harper,
residing near town, has left sample
of his raising at this Office; they are of
the Garnet variety, and they are GER
tainly monsters of their kind.
We have also been shown some
Peach-blows, raised by Ira Lewis,
which for size and beauty we have
never seen excelled.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12
st. Clairsville and Cadiz Pike.

NOTICE is hereby given to all person, male
~ or female, whose lands have been taxed for
the Improvement of the County Road, known
the st. Ciairsville and Cadiz McAdamized
Road, that an Election OF Directors and officers
of the st. Clairsville and Cadiz McAdamized
ing Tp., Belmont Co., Ohio, on SATURDAY,
November 7th, 1874 between the hours OF one
and four O'Clock, afternoon. Each person
whose lands have been assessed is entitled to
one vote, and no more, at this election.
BY order of the Incorporators. t'tt
j. +. .CBARLESWORTH, their Atty.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

NJ. B. HATCHER, who was in atten-
dance at the Carman trial last Friday
in Wheeling, was arrested for a small
debt. 1t is thought that the real OBJ
ject of the arrest was concealed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

James NJ Burson, adm inis istrators of Estate
Mary Bui son, deceased, defendants.
THE DEFENDANTS, Thomas j Burson re~
Il siding at Omaha, in the State OF Nebraska,
when last heard from, is hereby notified thai
Nancy A Burson, on the 9th day of October,
1874, filed her petit on in the office OF the CLERK
of the the Court OF Common Pleas in and for
the County of Belmont and State of Ohio,
agar ST The above>named defendants, setting
forth that among other things, that at the
Spring Tern, u 81, of said Court. she recove red
a Judgment against the said Thomas j Burson
for the sum OF $500 90. together with Sl365 costs
in protecting against the said Thomas
Burson, for diyocreand alimony; that the said
Thomas j Burson hs 8 no property whereon to
levy do make said judgment and costs or any
part thereof; that Mary BursOn died on or
about the 10th day of October, 1874, leaving an
estate which descends to her nine children in
GLIDING the said Thomas j Burson and that
James NJ Burson and Jesse A Burson were duly
appointed administra OF Mary BursOn,
deceased and prays the Court to order, adjudge
and dec-ee that James NJ Burson and Jesse A
Burson, administrators OF Mary BursOn
deceased, pay TO tine Clerk of said Court so
much of the distrlbutive share of Thomas ]
Burson in said estate -as may be necessary to
satisfy the plaintiff S judgment an d COSTS with
interest thereon and costs of this proceeding. 4
You are therefore notified and required to
answer said petition, on or before the lst day
of January, 1879. or the petition Will be taken
against you true and confessed, and decree
taken accordingly.
). j., - NANCY A. BURSON
By P. TALLMAN, her Attorney. no5-6w
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12
atem Advertisements,
ROAD M oTIcE1

NOTICE is hereby given that a petition will
~ be presented TO the Commissioners of Bels
mont County, at their next session, to be held
on the first Monday of December. A. ID. 1914,
praying for the alteration of the County Road
leading from Concord settlement to the Bridge
port and Colerain Pike, in said county, AS fpl-
lows: Beginning at or near bfauch of Glen's
Run, near the westend of David and Charles
Bundy's Steam Saw Mill, running in a south
erly direction along the line beiwee Charles
Bundy and Elisha Bracken TO ntersect The old
road, at or near the corner OF said Charles
Bundy's lot.-Nov 5-4w PETITIONERS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

On Friday afternoon, a little girl OF
James Beck, residing near Pleasant
Grove, was run over by a wagon load
ed with corn, the wheel passing over
her chest.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

q TURKEY was observed the other
day on fence intently studying an al
manac and reckoning on his toes how
long it was from Thanksgiving.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

THE tread of the tumble bug and the
pattering feet of the jolly cockroach is
diminishing at the approach of cool
weather.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

SEVERAL Democratic "roosters" are
under medical treatment for "horse-
ness" incurred in celebrating their re-
cent successes.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

C. II. ARICK, ESQ.,, returned from
Cincinnati on Friday, whence he had
been for some weeks on the U. s. Grand
Jury. -. -IL
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

We hope that the patrons of the
CHRONICLE will not be backward in
calling upon US during their attend
ance at Court. Our latch-string is al
WAYS cut.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

WE understand that Warnock's Sta
ton has a telegraph Office at last.
King and Doweny operators.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

CARROLL G. HoGE, Druggists, have
lust received Let of Burnett's Flavor
ing Extract of Lemon and Vanilla
rrbase are the best extracts made.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

DIR. J. NJ. TODD delivered the adj
dress of welcome to the teachers at the
Institute, held in Bridgeport on Satur-
day. We hope to give it to our readers
next week.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

Mrs. CAMPBELL, sister of the late
John Lochary, who was with the de-
ceased during his last illness, returned
to her home in Moundsville, ". Va,
Monday
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12
STATE OF OHIO,
Insurance Department.
LUMBUS, June %. 1874.

COLUMBUS, June %. 1874.
Whereds, The AMERICAN CENTRAL Insur-
ance Company, located at st. Louis, in the
State of Missouri, has filed in this office
sworn statement. by the proper Officers there's
of, showing its condition and business, and
has complied in all respects, with the laws of
this State. relating to FIRE Insurance Con,pa>
nies incorporated by other States of the United
States.
NoW, Therefore, In pursuance OF law, T. WIN.
F. CHURCH. superintendent of Insurance of
the State of Ohio, do hereby certify, that said
Company is authorized to transact its appro-
pirate business of FIRE INSURANCE in
this State, in accordance with law, during the
current year. The condition and business of
said Company at the date of such statement
December 3lst, lS73,) is shown as follows:
aggregate amt of available assetsS63i, ,S54 95
Aggregate amount OF liabilities (ex>
cept capital,) including re>iDsur.-...3335 S34 s5
Amt of actual paid 90
Amt OF income for the year in cash 500 263 92
Amt of expend's for the year in cash. .524 81 81
In Witness Whereof l have heTeunto sub
60@, scribed my name, and cause the Seal
SEAL of my Office to be affixed, the day and
49, year above written.
WIN F. CHURCH, Sup't.
Warren E1OIliSter. Agent.
1t BRIDGEPORT, OHIO.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

Mrs. SPRINGER, of GAINESVILLE, will
address the Mass Temperance Meeting
at the M. E. Church this Thursday
evening.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

REPUBLICANs who wish to console
themselves by reading accounts OF Re
publican victories, had been look over
old files of papers.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

QUARTERLY MEETING at the East
Richland M. E. Church next Sabbath.
The pastor Rev. Wright, expects to
protract the meeting for several days.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

A LARGE number of people from the
adjacent towns and country are in town
attending court.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

THE first jury case this term was that
of John Harris VS.. the c. d P. II. R.,
damages for the destruction of wagon
by passing engine. Verdict for De-
fond3nt
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

WHAT is the use of repining?
Where there's will theresa way ;
Tomorrow the sun may be shining,
Although it is cloudy to-day.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

HENRY FEELEY, respected citizen
OF Pultney Township, aged about forty,
died on Friday of typhoid fever; he
Vas buried on Saturday at High Ridge.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

JAS. BALE, aged twelve years, while
playing in the school house yard, at
Pennington, last Friday, fell down
and broke his thigh.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

No MORE remarkable autumnal sea-
son than this, atmospherically or polit-
ically, can be recalled.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

AUDITOR STAMP and wife started on
Monday, on visit to friends in Mari
OF; they expect to be absent about ten
dayS
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

THE springs and streams began to
fill up several days before it began to
rain. Who will rise to explain?
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

THE little daughter of Chas. Bundy,
Colerain township, was severely burn
ed on last Friday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

sea. Best and cheapest Flannels for
sale att. G. Beckett's, Hendrysburg.
R0- Buy your Clothing of ]. C. Beck
ett's. Cheap. Hendrysburg. Oct29-tf
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

EVERYBODY was delighted in listen
ing to the patter of the rain on Sunday
night. It was just six weeks between
showers.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-12

THE growing wheat and grass re-
ceived much benefit from the recent
rain.