Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-12-03
Of their loyal countrymen forever be
their memories,

Of their loyal countrymen forever be
their memories.
That great artery of commerce, the
Ohio river, is again pulsating with life.
Large fleets of coal bargeS to gladden.
the needy below are continually pass
ing. 1906 bushels of coal were await
ing shipment from above.
We see that Ben Butler was arrested
the other day in Pittsburgh for abu-
sing his wife. Very likely-Ben is re-
ported as gravitating toward the De-
mocracy again, and wife whipping is
on the road.
To please our genial friend John C.
Tallman, we would say, Mr.. Tallman
is still the efficient Cashier of the First
National; Andy Bogg5 and wife have
gone to New Orleans; DIR. Junkins has |
returned to Bellaire, greatly recupera-
ted; Will. Rowles has returned to Col
lege at Mt. Union; Geo. Bartholomew
has removed back to Bridgeport, and
Col. Smith and lady have returned
from the East greatly delighted with
their trip, and Rev. OLYMPIA Browns
last was boy.
of Miss, is all that's left Of the mans
name that, ten to one, will be the next
Speaker of the U. S. House of Reps.
Once bitter secesh, he has gently soft
ened in tone, and now eats the bread
of moderation instead of live embers.
He delivered a beautiful tribute to
Sumper, and is developing into good
man.
An exchange says Rev. OLYMPIA
Browns last sermon was boy. If so,
we'll bet it was spanking good one
full of the milk of human kindness, ,and
meant to suc-cor.
Sneak-thieves are still prowling
about. One night last week E. j.
Adolph's store was again broken into
aid some things stolen. The thief was
after money doubtless, as it was the
evening of Eds pay day. Shoot them
on the spot say we.
Diptheria is still prevailing exten-
sively.
| sMisfOrtunes never come Singly.
/ W hat have we done as nation? Or
the heels of Democratic victories every
where. come that other item that thu
Beecher-Tilton triumph is also about t.
be celebrated.
Thanksgiving services were held ir
the NJ. E. Church, Rev. McCleary of
ficiating.
The little folks of the Pres. Sabbath
School succeeded admirably with thei
Thanksgiving Supper, having nettet
nearly hundred dollars.
Mr.. Barnett, Manager of the Obi,
City Nail Mill, had some teeth knock
ed out by severe blow from one Nc
Coy, nail ross in the mill. A differ
, ence of opinion between the men indu
! ced Mr.. Mccoy to commence thu
, practice of dentistry.
A large barge load of salt was un
loaded at our wharf the ether day
This is good news to to the needy thes
hard times, and if properly applied, tn
welcome visitor will help US save ou
bacon after all, this winter.
j Thanksgiving was generally obser
we'd in our community; everybody ap
peared happy and thankful for some
thing. The Democrats were thankful
if possible, for unexpected and rnde
served victories. The Republican
were thankful, if possible, that thing
were no worse, and besides a grease
Ispot, there is enough left to keep owe
for seed. The Presbyterian children
were glad they had a Festival. TIL,
Methodist children were glad the,
would have one after awhile. The col
ored people were thankful for revi
val. All the old folks were Thankful
!, the children were so happy. All the
children we're happy there was NJ
i. school. The lads and lassies Wer'
thankful for holiday from school fo
a little billing and cooling. Several ole
bucks and widowers were thankful fol
the pleasant day to enable them t,
gnaw at the top boards on some wild
Ow's fences. The Town Council re
Ijoiced there was little Of the same sOr
of grading left. Jake Carnes is thank
full that we have no well authenticated
account of Dutch Gaps in the Othe
world. The farmers all were gratefu
for promise of abundant crops. Oul
merchants all returned thanks for past
business favors and a promising out.
look. Everybody was happy because
everybody feltgood.
Quite an excitement prevailed il
Martins Ferry on Saturday last ovel
i the news that Jim LawleS5 had com
mitted suicide. A huckstcr brought
the news direct from st. Clairsville
We now don't believe it.
The CHRONICLE was nisinformed
last week in regard to John Coss's
death. John got into a scrape and
then got out again. with some severe
hurts about the head, but he was able
in day or two thereafter to go before
Mayor Dean and make affidavit. Fatty
Neal was charged with hitting him
with piece iron.
For the information of large circle
of inquiring friends we report the
death of Mrs. Brook Barker on last
Saturday evening, from cancer of the
iomentun, or fatty veil of the bowels.
The tunor was removed for observa-
ton, and weighed strong 8 pounds.
The case has excited much interest, and
TO anticipate many questions, we vol
unteer this announcement. -
| We say to the business world around
us, the outlook for brisk trade in
Bridgeport is good. Our merchants
all are abundantIy supplied with the
most Understandable wares of every de-
scription. Groceries, Drugs, Lumber,
Iron and Tin, Stoves and Hardware of
every descriptions; splendid mills, and
as accommodating, fair dealing men as
can be found anywhere. We bespeak
for them all, in their various capaci-
ties. a trial and we guarantee a fair