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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13
THE PITTSBURGH GAZETTE.

Those who are arranging for their hoEas pa
pers for the next year, will do wiselyto send
for sample copy of the Pittsburgh Gazette,
Daily or Weekly, as it will be seen to be the
best paper published in Pittsburgh. 1t is the
Oldest, being nearly SO years old, and has KEEP
pace with all phases of modern newspaper
progress. 1t is printed with new type, and on
clean, white, handsome paper. Its news is
specially full and accurate. 1t receives cable
news from Europe, and dispatches from all
parts of the country. 1t has special cores
pondents in Washington, during the session
of Congress, and at Harisburgh during the
session of the Legislature, and will give full
reports of all that is interesting in the pro-
ceedings Its local news is complete and va
lied, vet chaste and pure. Its editorial. con-
tain trenchant discussions of all current sub
jects, and deal independently with all the is
sues of the hoar The paper is Republican in
politics, but holds that the party is superior to
cliuues and rings. Its market reports are
specially full and complete, and have a reputa-
tion that is widespread, for accuracy and re-
liability In frequent instances, parties in the
country have saved or made considerable sums
by following the accurate reports, given in the
GGzette, in selling their produce. 1t also con
tains agricultural, household, and family read
ing, carefully selected. Thus it is family
paper of great excellence and rare cheapness,
as to price. Its circulation is the largest of
the Pittsburgh press. This year the postage
on papers is prepaid at the Pittsburgh office,
thus necessitating the addition of this item to
the rates. For this reason, we append amend
ed rates, and claim that they afford the cheap
est newspaper published, when the size and
quality of the paper are considered.
TERMS:
Daily Gdzette, postage prepaid by mail,
per annum, $40, 600; for six months, $500;
for three months, 81, so; for one month, $1,0O;
by the week, payable to the carrier, Is cents.
Weekly Gazette postage prepaid) by mail,
single subscribers, $1.75 per year; in clubs
of five, 1,50: in clubs of ten or more, 81, 40,
and an additional copy for every ten, to the
getter-up of the club. Postmasters are re-
quested to act IS agents.
For sample copy, of daily or weekly, free
of charge, address
KING, REED s CO.,
13-3t Pittsburgh, Pa,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13


THE new store room and dwelling which Is
being erected by Fred Troll, is being pushed
forward rapidly to completion. When CON-
pleted it will be one of the largest and most
substantial buildings in town. 1t is to be
three stories in height, including the base
ment, with depth of 72 feet, and width of
30 feet. In the basement of the building there
will be large and convenient kitchen and
dining room, coal cellars, &c.
The first floor, excluding II hall entrance
to the private residence, will be occupied as a
store room, This will be beautiful room 20
feet in length by 194 in width. At the rear
end of the room and adjacent to it on the
west will be a neat counting-room for the
store.
The second floor will be conveniently ar
ranged for a residence and will contain hand
some double parlors, and four light and airy
chambers.
The outside front of the building will be OF
iron, and the store windows of very heavy
plate glass, while the remaining windows will
be large, with terra cOtta caps. The inside OF
the ediflce will be neatly painted and grained.
The entire work on the building is being
done by frst-class mechanics; the foundation
walls are of solid masonry two feet in thick.
ness, and were built under the supervision OF
Edward Green.
The brick work is going up under the
charge of that master of his trade Thos Clark
Esq and the wood work is being done il
the best manner by Clark and Collins.
This building when finished will be an or
nament to the west end.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

To keep cider sweet, suspend two Or three
pieces of fresh beef-steak by string through
the bung-hole of the barrel, being careful to let
it hang about the middle of the barrel. 'Gn
due time" the string will become delicate and
an attempt should be made to withdraw the
beef by gentle pulling The string will now
break and the meat will naturally float around
as 1t pieases through the cider Then in order
10 preserve the meat pour in plenty of salt and
at this juncture, if glass of cider don't make
SICK enough, add little more salt. Oh, it
was swful!-we heard more'n dozen say so.
He tans good leather, though.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

DAVID NEAL, known as 'sFatty," we'll
known character OF Martins Ferry, got upon
his muscle, on Wednesday of last week, and
struck Henry Seabright, "a proprietor of a
place of ''true inwardness," over the mug with
a beer glass, chair, etc, injuring severely the
said Seabright, whereupon said ''Fatty" was
arrested by Marshall Hays, upon an affidavit
charging him with an assault with intent to
murder" Mayor Dean, in default of $1,000
bond for his appearance at Court. sent the
prisoner to this place to be the guest of Sheriff
Cochran.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

THRoUGH circulars we learn that there is to be
great National Convention of Bank Cashiers
and Bankers generally, at Saratoga, n Y,
beginning July Goth, 1875. Many hundreds
of these officers are in almost constant CORES
pondence and transacting by letter and wire,
business to the amount of millions year, and
have never met face to face. Judging from
prelaiminries, this will be pleasant and use
full meeting. Thousands will shake hands
with thousands of other hands that have writ
ten letters almost innumerable.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

After twenty years OF successfully manufae-
turing and selling the well-known and we'll
tried WHEELER q WILSON FAMILY SEW.
ING MACHINE, we now Introduce to the
public larger machine adapted more psrtic.
ulsrly to the manufacture OF Heavey Clothing.
Boots and Shoes. Harness Carriage Trimmings.
ETC.. etc., either by steam or foot power.
We have spared neither expense nor study
to produce - machine which shall be in all re.
spects precisely what Is wanted, or in other
words, equal to the emergency
In studying what Is necessary to constttrts
the best Misunderstanding Sewing Machine we
nnd the requisite quantities TO be-
lst A higher rate Of speed without increased
liability to wear.
% Simplicity OF construction.
Sd Positiveness and certainty In all its
NOV ements.
While the xttsinment o. the I'd and Sd quali-
ties is comparatively easy. that OF the LIST in
connection with the 9th. rs is far more difficu,l
To secure this. rs we have successfully done.
our machine running at the rate OF 200
stitches per minute We necessarily avoided
tton pertaining thereto, and adhered Atrictly
to our old established rotary motion.
The reason is obvious. The continuous
rotary motion. has hone of the stopping and
machine. The latter by constant striking and
pounding On the shuttle twice at every stitch
soon wears out. while the wear of the rotary
motion, being true and smooth, is very slight
This rotary hook has other advantages be-
sides Its capability of running at q hiyil rsfe
Of speed. Turning with peculiar yariabls
motion. alternately accelerated and retarded.
its point, wnicn Is slow motion, sulficierf
distance to avoid all danger OF skipping then
immediatly increases Its speed until the com>
meneemsnt p, = OF the drawing up .he stitch. when
m M a to-.
enter the loop. BY this peculiar motiun a
lock stitch, firm and strong is com pleted al
esca revolution Of the hook.
The eindependent take up, an ingenious though
on other machines. 1t draws up the stitch az
prectsely the right time, viz: when the needle
Is entirely ont Of the goods, thereby susi aiming
= stronger tension, and preventing the channT
OF the silk or thread by the material sewed
The self-oiling bars of the needle aud pres
sure-fo0t-the ease of management-tbe reeis-
tering length OF stlich and the ease and quiet
all manufacturers and operators.
This Machine, designed especially for heavy
work combines with all the excellent Qualities
CHINE, many novel features OF great impor-
tance which render II a. superior for manu.
featuring purposes as IL the Family Machine
By power 1t will sew 80 per cent. FASTER than
any shuttle machine. and many fold the dura.
biltty. II 10 for the interest of manufacturers
OL hessy .iolning, BOGUS ana Shoes. Harness,
Carriage Trimmings, etc., TO thoroughly tess
Its nertt6.
Each machine is supplied with ths Necessary
attachments and appliances for any branch OF
manufacture.
A%Al are invited to call at our Saie-roon
and examine these Machines, whether intend.
ing to lurchase or not.
Wheeler & Wilson Manuf'g 90.
No. 81 Twelfth st., Wheeling W. Va.
ap9-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

I'll grasp the loud thunder
With lightnings I'll play;
I'll rend earth asunder
And kick it away.
The rainbow I'll straddle,
And ride to the moon,
Ger the ocean I'll paddle
In the bowl of spoon.
I'll tie up the winds in bundle together,
And tickle their ribs with a wild goose feather,
Till laughing and leaping DER mountain and
level,
They blow all the Temperance folks to the
devil r. H. II.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

WN. MYERS (coloreD was arrested in Wheel
ing last Thursday, charged with stealing four
teen chickens from Robert Hazlett, of this
county. BY consent the prisoner was brought
over to Bridgeport and had hearing before
Esq. A. c. Darrah, and in default of 800
bond for his appearance at Court, the Sheriff
was requested to receive him at the county
bastile.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13
SPECIAL NOTICES.
TO CONSUMP TIVES.

r he advertiser, having betn permanently
i cured vi hat dread disease, consumption, ,
by u simple IsnIedy, anxious TO make
Known To his fellow sufferers the meaIs uf
cure. To ali who desire it, he will send copy
of lhe prescription used, free charge, with
the directions Tor preparing and using the
same which they will fiud SURE cure for
Consumption. Asihlna, bronchitis, &c.
Parties wishing the p-escrI ption will please
address Rev. Z. A. WILSON,
l9i Penn ST., Williamsburgh,
Nov26 T4-6m New Kork.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

LAST week the L. S. Patent Office granted
patents to citizens of Belmont county, as fol-
lows: Automatic Rain-water Cut-offs-T. c.
Fawcett, st. Clairsville. Filed Feb. 2. 1875.
Wagon-tongue Attachments NJ. Bern
hard, Morristown Filed March 3. 1875.
Manufacture of Glassware Charles W. Broc-
kuinef, Bridgeport. Filed Nov. 81. 1874.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13
Republican Cent. Com. Meeting

The members of the County Repub
lican Central Committee, will hold Q
meeting at the Office of the Chair man
in ST. CI.AlkSVILLE, on
Saturday, May Is, 1875.
for the purpose of selecting nine Dele.
gates to the Republican State Conven.
tion to be held at Columbus, JUNE I'd,
and for other business. A :ull attend
ance OF the Committee is earnestly re-
quested, as important matters are to be
considered. w. S. KENNoN,
Chairman,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13
"Cold broth made hot again,
That, loved | never;
Old love renewed again.

''COld DrOtn mace not again,
That, loved | never;
Old love renewed again,
That loved | ever"
One Miss Gable, of this township, started
on last Thursday for the State of Oregan, tc
meet at some designated point there, gentle
man by the name of Van Dorm Mcfarland, al
which meeting it is understood that a marriage
ceremony will Immediately be performed, and
Ohio will lose one of her fairest daugtsers
Mr.. Mcfarland formerly resided near here
and is known to be gentleman in every par
ticular, and this is only another of the flames
rekindled through the blessed post-office.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

r. III. MILLER, ESQ.,, son of r. H. Miller
formerly editor of the Gazette of this place,
and family, have returned from the West and
are stopping at the residence of his mother.
Mr.. Miller has, until recently, been conduct,
ing the Sioux Valley Meas, at Canton, Dakota,
but the grasshopper ravages has induced him
to dispose of his newspaper interest in the
Territories. We believe that it is the inten
tion of Mr.. Miller to locate again in Belmont
County, if business opportunity presents
| itself.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13
ERRORS OF YOUTH

GENrLEMAN who suffered for years from
ANervous Debility. Prematuie e Decay, and al!
the effects of youthful indiscretion WILL Ior the
sake OF suffering humanity, seld free 10 all
who need IL, the recipe and direction Il r mak>
ing the simple remedy by which he was cured.
Sufferers wishing 10 profit by the advertiser b
ex per ience can do SO by addressing IN p, riect
confidence, JOHN B. OGDEN,
Nov26 ~ i'm ~ Cedar ST., New York.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

HoTKLs seem to be favorite place for
some young ladies in town who have homes
of their own, to meet their beaux. This is
none of our business, but it places landlords
dnd ladies in asembarrassing predicauent, to
unawares, run across pair of entranced lovers
in private apartments. But, it is SO nice, you
know.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

il Cadiz, on Tuesday night of last week,
some masked individuals made short work OF
u whiskey establishment which had been
started there during the day by Lafayette
West & Co, by breaking down the door and
tearing out the portion of the front of the es
tablislment, seizing the whisky and empty
ing it into the street.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

WE learn that the new Bank at Somerton is
meeting with excellent success. They have
already found profitable and safe investment
for large part of their capital. Their new
building is being pushed forward to compile
ton, and by the middle of summer they will
occupY il
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

IT is now ascertained that the damage to the
winter crops and the fruit is not so bad as first
reported. Advices from all quarters show an
increased area of potatoes, oats, corn, etc., al
of which crops, with favorable weather, will
be very large.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

On Saturday night last the Bellaire Street
Railway Company elected the following per-
sons to act in the capacity of Directors of the
company: G. W. Hoge, d. ]. Smith, T. B.
Fitton, E. G. Morgan, Patrick Curren, DIR.
{. E. Kurtz and F. Rodewig, and on Monday
evening the Directors organized by electing
the following officers: President, G. W. Hoge +;
Secretary, W. Benson; Treas, E. G. Morgan.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

The certificate of incorporation of the Ohio
City Bank MARTINS Ferry, has been filed in
the office of the Secretary of State at Colum.
bus. Capital stock $50, ,OOO in shares of $500.
Joseph Medill, Jas. Kerr and others are incor.
pOrators
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

The interest displayed by Judge Chambers
recently, in the Cambridge school children,
leads one of our exchanges to observe that if
he has taken to visiting schools, ''cards" may
be expected soon. If visiting schools is any
sign, the Judge would have swung off long ago.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

A VALUABLE oil bonanza is reported to have
been discovered in the Union Coal Company 8
Shaft, opposite Moundsville, in this County,
on the farm of Col. John Thompson. There
are so many fish" stories that come from
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

You can he supplied with pure ar
ticle of MAPLE SUGAR by stopping
at C. A. SHoUsE's Grocery, where full
supply is constantly on hand. during
the whole season. Come and try it,
and 1 know you'll buy it. 6-2t.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

Mas. Dr. AGNES V CASTOR, of Morris,
town, was buried on last Thursday. In her
VIII, which was admitted to probate on We'd.
nesday, DR.. /. V. Fisher is made residuary
legatee. Among other bequests she gives
800 to the Presbyterian church of Morris.
town.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

The st. Clair Hotel, of this place, is under
going complete overhauling, many of the
rooms being enlarged and remodeled.- :
The halls are being re-papered, and alr.ost the
entire interior of the building is being upset.
We are glad to note this endeavor on the part
of mine host of St. Clair, to provide elegant
quarters for his patrons With two such first
class hotels as the National and St. Clair,
visitors to St. Clairsville will be sure to be
made comfortable and happy.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

TIE first number of the Sunday LEADER, a
new quarto paper. published in Wheeling, is
upon our table. Its mechanical appearance is
neat, and its reading matter is spicy, interest
ing and useful Success to its publishers.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

HoN. M. NJ. GRANGER, of GAINESVILLE, was
in town, on Monday and Tuesday, in consul
tation with attorneys for claimants of Belllaire
Union Square" 1t is understood that the
case is being prepared for submission to the
Supreme Court.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

LOST, off the Wheeling Bus on Sat.
urday May 8ih. two hat boxes, contain
ing six or seven hats, between Bridge.
port and Stone Tavern. Any person
finding them will Oblige by sending
note to the PoStofficr, st. Clairsville, or
to WIN. s. CAMPBELL.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

Jay Cookies splendid country seat,
near Philadelphia, on which he expend-
cd 81 600, 600 Is to be sold at public auc-
tiOn, on the 25th inst. Mr.. Cooke has
bitter experience of the truth of the old
adage "riches have wings"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13
Administrators Notice.

NOTICE IL hereby given. that In the Probate
~ Court OF Belmont county. Ohie. the UNDER
signed was appointed and qualified az Admin-
lstratars % the estate OF w. H. Ritts, decd late
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make Immediate yayment. and
those having claims againxt said estate are re-
Quested TO present them within one year II om
tnis date W. 8. KENNON
Ap23 3W Admiuistrator
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

The Bank recently organized at Martins
Ferry has, owing to the advance in L. S.
Bonds, decided not to be National Bank.
They will sail under State charter and the
name of ''Citizens Bank
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13
Fashionable Dress MAKING !!
Administrators Notice.

THE undersigned was on the 9th day lof
i April, 1875, duly appointed administrator
of the estate of James Workman, decd, late of
Belmont County, Ohio.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment and
those having claims against said estate will
present them duly authenticated, TO the un-
dersigned for allowance.
ap29-3w NJ. Il. SCOTT, Admir-.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

S. c. CHAMBERLAIN, PREs'T., J. W. Tyrol,
Attorney, and W. W. Card, Sup't. of the
Cleveland & Tuscarawas Valley Railroad Co.,
started from Bridgeport in carriage on Tues
day. to view the route up Wheeling Greek.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

The latest summer shapes in Hats and Bon
nets-new French Flowers-Roses and Ruds
in new and beautiful tints-latest novelties in
ladies neckwear, at the New Millinery Store of
Misses Jones & Neil, st. Clairsville.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

FARNEHs and others will do well to read the
advertisement in this issue of the Aultman
and Taylor Thresher and Farm Engine and
Pony Circular Saw Mill These are valuable
institutions on farms.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

MRS ISABEL McNIEcE, mother of John and
Ihomas NcNiece, died last Thursday at the
residence of her son-in-law Mr.. Robert War
pock, near Warnock's Station. aoed 81 veors
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

''sPEELIEe BEE" new humorous Song
and Chorus, by Sep. Winner. A funny sub
-ject, very jocularly worked up, words ant
music admirably adapted, has the ring of pop
ularity about it, would prove an effective sonl
for the ''Spelling Bees" abounding in ou
country. Mailed for 80 cents by Lee & Wal
ker, Music Publishers, Philadelphia.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

JUDGE CHAMBERS and |. H. Patterson, Esq,
started to Cleveland, on Monday, to attend
private business engagements.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

ON Tuesday of last week w. S. Close lost a
very fine horse from something like intamma.
ton OF the lungs. And on the next day Jos.
ID. Close had a horse badly cut on the jaw by
large hog that was running in the same field.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

A PAIR of boys pants was left at Carroll &
Hoges Drug Store on day Of Spring election.
The owner can have same by calling and paw
ing charges for this advertisement.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

RIGHT on the heels of our spelling contests
we found the following advertisement posted
in several conspicuous places in town: 81 will
offer for sale mi house &c also kichin furna.
ture bead steads and other articals to tegis to
menchin. terms made noan," &C. Evidently
the writer of these bills didn't attend, or is
SO miserably befuddled with our systera OF
orthography that he thinks redemption beyond
his grasp and has determined to go it blind.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

AUDITOR STAMP. accompanied by his better
half, went to Cleveland on Monday, to attend
meeting of County Auditors, for the pnr-
pose of assessing the C. &P.RR
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

HIRAM FRAZIER, ESQ.,, of Martins Ferry, is
TO do the brick work of the new School house
for the Friends Boarding School at Barnes
vile.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

Mr.. JOHN FEIREN has purchased the Pho
tographic establishment formerly owned by
Denham d Ferren, notice of which will he
found elsewhere in this issue.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

Hon. SAMUEL KNOX, State Senator and D.
A Hollingsworth, ESQ.,, prosecuting Attorney
OF Harrison county, were in town last week.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

MAJ. w. S. KESNoS went to Columbus on
Monday, to adjust the National Road accounts
OF the late W. r. Ritts, with the Auditor of
State,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

The Pease township Sunday School Union
hold their next convention on next Sabbath in
Martins Ferry. An interesting programme is
published.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

WHEN you want some fine GLASS
WARE 90 to c. A. SHOUsE's. He has
fine lot OF it, and will receive another
lot in few days. Don't forget to call.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-05-13

BEER SALOONS are springing into existncee
under the fostering influence of Democratic
Legislation. We have new one in St. Clairs-
vile