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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-15
DIR. RAILWAYS
SarsapariIlian ResOIvent

Has made the most Astonishing Cures .
so quick, so rapid are the changes the
body undergoes under the influence of
this truly wonderful medicine. that
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,ulation for four years.
/ 8 Z 5
Total, 1881 25S 9Is4 1890

Nor a thousand miles from here, and not a
hundred years ago, on certain 4th of July,
in the absence of their parents, two mischiev-
GUS country boys concluded to have some fun.
They looked around, and at last struck the
following lead: They drove couple of steers
into an old log stable-got one roped and held
in some way, till saddle was placed upon his
back, and girted tightly around him. One of
the boys mounted; the door opened; but the
steer inclined to move not, till his unencum-
bered brother led the way. He then made a
dash for the door-his rider held his head low
so as to miss the logs above, and his shins
close, so as miss the sides, and out he went
into the meadow. That steer 'fisked' his tail
high in the air-his roaring and believing
might have been heard for miles. A streak
was seen gliding for the other side of
the meadow-it was the boy and the
steer. 1t was hard ride, because, the boy
says, 'he bumped his back So A deep ditch
was reached; the steer madea sudden halt; but
the girt broke, and boy and saddle landed un-
gracefully in the middle of the ditch; the boy
on his back, the saddle on top. In few mo-
ments that boy crawled from the mud and Wa
ter His noble steed had departed for more
quiet pastures. His brother aoGs not crying!
He washed and dried his clothing; but his
mother found it out. He says steers are ''a
heap harder to ride than colts;" and also, that
the tumble, and having to do his own wash
ing, he thinks, was enough, without ''that
other"
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Atlantic & 8. E. II. r..

Below is an extract from letter received
by us from the Secretary of the Atlantic and
Southeastern Railroad Company, which, no
doubt, will interest many persons along the
proposed line:
Some time ago wrote letter to the chair
man of your railroad committee fully setting
forth the objects of our recent visit to your town
as well as Bellaire, and more recently visit
with the view of investigating the practica-
bility of reaching the B. & o. R. r. at Neff's
Siding. Allow me to say that we were well
satisfied with what we saw of the line. The
immense fields of coal, lime stone and fire clay,
we are satisfied will be of vast importance to
the manufacturing world when once fully de.
veloped. But to do SO will require energy,
perseverance and money, to induce capitalists
to build the road. However, the projectors
of the A. e.. s. E. r. r. are sanguine of sue.
cess, when once the citizens along the line
have done their duty-at least they have had
that assurance. There was not full meeting
of the board of directors, but measures have
been set on foot, that, if the people of st.
Clairsvile and vicinity will lend a helping
hand, which will be carried out. The meet
ing adjourned to meet at Salineville on
"Wednesday, July IA, at o'clock, p. NJ. We
hope your citizens will fully and impartially
investigate the whole matter before enlisting
their means in any other railway project AS
have heretofore stated that the same amount
of local aid will secure, by the line of road re-
ferred to, all and much more. and at shorter
distances, the same outlets to the lake, ,as
would be accomplished by the mar row gauge
or Lake Shore q T. V. r. r, =
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The Etna Iron Mill.

| The -ftna Mill at Bridgeport shut down
with the exception of running the sheet rolls
on the I'd inst, for the purpose of takins
stock, which is no light job in an establish
ment of the dimensions Of the IEtna. 1t vii
be gratifying to the stockholders and man.
ayers of this concern. to learn that after a
very successful run of six months the ma
chinery has proven to be Of the highest order,
there being less breakage than in any other
Min in the country. The excellent quality of
the iron manufactured by the 1Etna, demon
strates that the coal of this region is of a su-
perior quality for manufacturing purposes
During the eighteen months it has been in op-
Grafton there has not been returned to it from
purchasers to the amount of ton of iron, on
account of its inferior quality, and the entire
product of the Mill has been disposed of, al
though they have been compelled to accede to
the low prices prevailing.
The superiority and accessibility of the coal
in the Wheeling Creek Valley, the immense
beds of fire clay, and of limestone, make it one
of the most desirable manufacturing locations
in Ohio. The one thing necessary to Bridge
port and the people of the beautiful Valley,
is a railroad, penetrating the wealthiest terri
tory of Belmont county, and connecting with
the great through lines to the trade centres of
the country. This built, and in compara-
lively short time, the banks of Wheeling creek
ten miles out of Bridgeport will be lined with
manufacturing establishments, and teeming
with an active, industrious population of skill
ed operatives. 1t is desideratum worthy of
the most active effort not only by those inter
ested in the prosperity Of Bridgeport, but by
all who are interested in the development of
the wonderful resources and advantages of
Belmont County.
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| personal l.. Danford an(
wife started on Monday for a short re
creating tour to Cleveland and Niagars
Falls; they expect to be absent about 6
week.
James Kennon, Esq, residing in the
Western part of this county, youngest
living brother of Judge VIM. Kennon,
is spending few days with him in
this place. Although Mr.. K. has been
residing in this county for sixty years,
he has never been in st. Clairsville but
three times.
Mrs. G. A. Williams, of Morgan
County, mother-in-law of our clever
young druggist w. A. Worstell, Esq,
is sojOurning at her daughters.
Mrs. DIR. Jno. E. West, who has been
spending several weeks at the Mineral
Springs near Chicago, returned home on
Monday, much improved in health.
Mrs. Robt. Wilkins, started on Mon
day, to visit relatives in Illinois.
Mrs. Sarah Pennington and children,
are visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ritten-
house in Hopedale.
Rev. Robt. Alexander Pastor OF the
Presbyterian Church, started on Tues
day on visit to the family of his: wife
at Lancaster, Pa. He was accompan-
led by his eldest son and a daughter.
They expect to be absent about a
month. The pulpit of the Church will
be filled by supplies during his absence.
Mr.. Albert Shannon, with the extern
sive jewelry dealer w. H. Craft. Indi-
anopolis, was in town for few days
this week. His mother Mrs. Mary
Shannon and his sister Miss Annie
Shannon, accompanied him on his re-
turn to Indianapolis, where they ex-
pect to make their future home, on
Wednesday Morning.
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Word of Caution.

We are advised that unscrupulous parties
are travelling over the country adjusting and
improving Wheeler d Wilson'S Sewing Machines
and claiming to be sent out from this or some
other Wheeler s. Wilson Office. All such per-
SONS are imposters, as we have our adjusting
and improving of machines done at our office.
We will not be responsible for the well work
ing of any of our machines that have been
tampered with by these travelling charlatans.
We are also informed that spurious needles
are being sold both by travelling agents and
local dealers. Our needles have our trade
mark, ". ". K'fg Co." stamped on the shank
none other are genuine. Our warranty is
binding only so long as our machines are used
with needles and other parts that we furnish.
Wheeler & Wilson M'Pg Co.;
July l5>tf No. 81, 18th ST., Wheeling,W. Va.
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We dropped into the LaBelle Glass Hous

We dropped into the LaBelle Glass House,
at Bridgeport, one day last week, and were
gratified to find every indication of prosperity.
On the first day of this month, the Directors
of the Company declared from the net ear
nings stock dividend of 20 per cent, which
was added to the capital stock, increasing it to
100000. The Company have added impor-
tant improvements to their works recently,
by the erection of a substantial brick building
20x90 feet, two stories high, thus increasing
the capacity of their mold, cutting and ma
chine shops. They have also purchased re-
Gently fifty acres of coal land. Owing to the
falling in Of their crown in the early part of
season which compelled six weeks suspen-
sion, they will be unable to shut down during
the warm season. These works are among
the best, and under the superintendent of
their most efficient. manager, Baggs, their
work cannot be excelled
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-07-15

A NEIGHBoRLY gift sweetens the blood, but
the parish 'shillin's turn it sour. Something
akin to this is the principle of Reduced prices
in Ready Made Clothing. 1t is better to bring
garments within reach of mans slender
purse, and let him buy them himself, than tc
hold them for greater gains and make one
more pauper to clothe. Just now Ii. FRANK
is closingsout his summer stock of garments,
many of which are equally suitable for fall
and winter wear, at very low prices He in
vites everybody to call and examine his goods
and prices at the Palace Clothing Hall, 4G
Twelfth street, Wheeling.
HIS SUITINGs this season are more tasteful
than ever, and while thus attracting the eye
are no less attractive to the purse because OF
the terrible reduction. in prices that has taken
place.
The superb stock of elegant Foreign Cassi-
meres and Worsteds, whose fine finish and
fashionable cut have won tthe admiration of
all, are equally remarkable as to prices.
Good Black Pants So OC
Good Black Doeskin Pants s 0C
Basket wove Dress Frock Coat and Vest 13 OC
French-ribbed Dress Frock Coat and
Vest 10 SO
American Tweed Suits 3 0C
Black Alpaca Coats 1 sc
Union Cashmere Suits &c
Gauze Underwear q
White Duck Vests 75
White Marseilles Vests 7t
The lowest price is marked on each article
large business affords low price even fol-
f1rst-class goods.
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In order that persons from the Eastern
part Of the>cotmty, in attendance upon the
Republican Convention, to be held at Belmont,
on the. inst, may not be inconvenienced
W. s. Kennon, ESQ.,, chairman of the county
Central and Executive Committees, have,
through the courtsey of VIM. Franklin, Master
of Transportation of the B & O., R. R., secured
the stopping of the Eastern bound'train No. 1
passing Belmont at 4:10, P. M. This arrange
ment enables delegatsand. others from Bel
lafre,S Bridgeport, NaliAis Ferry and .othel
points to reach their homes in good time after
the adjournment of the convention.
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SHERIFF'S SALE.
BELMONT COMMON PLEAS.
D. D. T. Cowen, ct. a

D. D. T. Cowen, ct. al.
vs..
Phillip Crow, ct. al.
DY VIRTUE OF A VENDI EXPONAS IN
ID the above case, issued and to me directed,
will offer for sale at the door Of the Court
House, in st. Clairsville, Belmont Co., Ohio, on
Saturday, July 31st, 1875,
At the hour of One o'clck p. NJ, on said day
the following described property, to>wit:
Situate in Mead township, Belmont county,
Ohio, and described as follows, being in range
3, township 5, section s. southwest part of west
half of northeast quarter section, containing
acres, and one other tract described as follows
to-wit: Being in range 2, township ), section 8,
mid. part north least and north. west quarter
containing 20 acres-said aforesaid description
as taken from Auditors transfer book for the
year 1871, page SO. Said lands levied on as the
lands of Phillip Crow; also. another tract
levied on as the property OF E. B. Kennedy and
described as follows, being in range 8. township
s. section s, south west part of east one-half OF
mort h>east quarter section, containing acres.
Said description taken from Auditors transfer
book for the year 1871, page 90.
First Tract appraised at $500 90.
Second tract appraised at $50 90.
Third tract appraised at 476 90.
Terms-Cash. W. G. COCHRAN,
CowEN & DANFoRD, Atty. Sheriff.
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AT meeting of the Committees Of Harrison
and Belmont counties in the interest of the
Narrow Gauge Road, held in st. Clairsville on
Friday, certificate of incorporation was
drawn up with G. W. Hoge, A. W. Ander-
son, H. c. Welday and l. H. Patterson, OF
Belmont county; H. c. Watson, Rob't Ken
nedy, Henry Boyles and ]. C. Jamison, of
Harrison county, as incorporators and for
warded to the Secretary of State, for charter.
The company will be styled the Belmont and
Harrison Narrow Gauge Railway Company
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-07-15

ALMOST FIRE.-On Tuesday evening dur
ing the high wind, the workmen who were
soldering the tin roof on the new building OF
Fred Troll, accidentally upset their charcoal
heater, when one of the Goals unobserved was
carried by the wind across the street to the
roof of John Patton's residence. A blaze in
the roof was noticed shortly thereafter. The
early discovery of the fire by Mr.. John Viii
son, and the prompt action of some of our cit
izens, who sounded the alarm, prevented what
could scarcely have failed to be destructive
contlagration.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-07-15

The following comparison of the male pop
ulation of Belmont County, twenty-one years
of age and over, in 1871 and 1875, will be of in
terest to our readers. The statement shows a
decrease in Colerain, Somerset, Warren,
Wayne, Wheeling and York. We are led to
believe that in some of the townships sufficient
care has not been taken to insure correct re-
turns. In Warren township in 1872 there was
polled $50 votes-four more than the present
enumeration shows of male population; in
1873, 799, and 1874 s19 votes were polled.
Warren township certainly has not been stand
ing at dead lock in the matter of the increase
of her population for four years.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-07-15

LAST Sunday, keg of beer from certain
establishment, which is becoming decided
nuisance to the citizens of the West End,
found its way to Wilkins woods, back of the
Cemetery. 1t was not uraccompanied; pack
of cards and several persons became its COM
panions. The finale was a fight and black
eye to one of the parties. And still some peo.
pie cry out for free beer, and consequently
encourage Sabbath desecration, brawling and
revelry under the very droppings of the sane.
tuary, and in the shadows of the waving ever
greens of your cemeteries.
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Cast Steel PloW Points.

FARMERS, oneend all, are hereby informed
L that money. time and labor can be saved by
using Cast Steel Plow Shares. Of which, only
one, has in many cases proved sufficient for a
whole seasons plowing and in some soils. by
being twice sharpened, one share has lasted
two seasons.
They scour bright and make the pillow scour
and run easier, and are so strong aAd tough
that they will not break. When worn dull,
they can be sharpened and tempered by any
good blacksmith without disturbing the
fitting part.
Any special size or kind made to order.
RETAIL PRICES OF POINTS.
No. right and left-.....-....sl 35 81 so so
No. left and 5right...........l As iSo %
No. left and Sright......... s. %
No. B, 3, % & w. Va. Hillside rs / 50
Every share has my trade mark and the
wrods Cast Steel" cast thereon.
nSrOrder ore of these at once and try 1t now
and you will buy no more cast iron points
hereafter.
The process OF making this Steel Is patented,
and this quality is Imade at no other Steel
Works but my own.
Cast Steel Axle Boxes and Wagon Skeins.
also made under patent, having from four to
six times the strength and only half the weight
OF those made of cast iron.
C.BIpwELL.
Duquesne Way and Garrison Alley,
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Pittsburgh Plow Works, June s>sm
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-07-15

WR dislike to complain of our usually very
efficient railway mail service, and we dislike
as much to be deprived of our western mail,
carried by train No. /, by reason of the ne
glect or carelessness of some person Or persons
on the Postal Car. One day last week the en-
tire western mail (and it is an important one
for this this point), which should have arrived
at 7 o'clock in the evening, was carried past
Warnocks to Wheeling, where it remained
until the next day, reaching here at noon
This is not the first occurrence of the kind
coming to our notice. 1t should be remedied
by the Department at once.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-07-15
Legal Notice.
Belmont County, Ohio, Court OF Common Pleas
ploiu

Belmont County, Ohio, Court OF Common Pleas.
James Bethel, Plaintiff,
Engelin Bethel, (adults), and Ella Bethel,
Addison Bethel, Cyrus Bethel and
John Bethel (minors), defendants.
THE above named defendants will take no.
L tice that a petition was filed against them
on the 10th day % Of J9ne A: D. 1sa5 in the Court n
James Bethel. and is now pending, wherein
said James Bethel demands Partition Of the
ment of dover thereinJ, to-wit: Situated in
said Belmont County and being the lands of
which Edward Bethel, late of said county, died
seized, and particularly described In the peti-
ton.
1st Tract: The southeast quarter of section
10, township 10, range 6, excepting 81 acres and
Smith, and particularly described in said petit
ton, leaving balance Of l25.09 acres, more or
less.
Cd Tract: Part of west half of southwest
quarter of section 10, township 10, range 8, be-
ginning for its boundaries at the southwest
corner of said quarter, and running thence
thence south y perches to the southeast cor I;
ner of said half quarter; thence west 80 perche-
to the beginning, containg 50 acres, more os
less.
Sd Tract: The northeast quarter of section
20, township 10, range g. excepting about acres
conveyed by said Edward Bethel to Jonathan
CdsL DeluS all Oh sdlu quarter ldyluS Wcst VI
the creek and supposed to contain about
acres, leaving a balance OF Isl acres, more or
less.
4th Tact: Part of the north-westh quarter OF
section ii. township 10. range 6, beginning for
its boundaries at the northwest corner OF said
section, and running thence east 40 poles to
corn or thence south $50 west 64.S poles to a
corner; thence north 50l2 poles to the begin
ming, containing 6.36 acres, more or less
AT the next term of said Court the said James
Bethel will apply for partition of and assign.
ment of dover to said Ruth Bethel, in said
premises JAMES BETHEL.
June IT, 'T5-6w ByD. d. T. COwEN,
A AttOrpey for Plaintiff
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-07-15

Announcements in this Column not over ten
ines $500. All over ten lines twenty cents for
each additional line.
TREASURER.
Mr.. Editor:
Please announce to name of Solomon Bent
ley, of Richland township, as a candidate for
County Treasurer, subject to the action of the
County Republican Convention.
NANNY REPUBLICANS.
REPRESENTATIVE
Mr.. Editor:
ESQ.,, of Pultney township, as a candidate for
Representative, subject to the action of the
County Republican Convention.
PULTNEY TP. REPUBLICANS.
AUDITOR.
Mr.. Editor:
Please announce the name of J. NJ. Todd
of Pease township, as candidate for County
Auditor, subject to the action of the County
Republican Convention.
MANY REPUBLICANS.
PowHATAN, O., July 5th, rs.
Editor Belmont Chronicle:
Please announce the name of Pierson Cole
man as a candidate for County Auditor, sub
ject to the action OF the Republican Conven-
tion.
YORK TIP. REPUBLICANS.
Editor Chronicle:
Please announce the name of Geo. NJ. Wise
as a candidate for County Auditor, subject'to
the action of the Republican Convention.
MANY REPUBLICANS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-07-15

WE have received the initial number of a
new Democratic paper published in Fostoria,
Ohio, by R. c. Meyer, formerly of this place,
and ]. ]. Baird 1t has neat, typographical
appearance, and displays ''get up and get" in
its columns. Here's our es, "Rob;" we
will always be glad to Chronicle your advance
ment and success
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-07-15

WE hear of some bad boys who are in tht
habit of disturbing and annoying the sexton
of the N. E. Church, and of entering the
basement and destroying and defacing thu
Sunday School books. Boys, some of thes'
bright days you will find yourselves boarding
with Sheriff Cochran. We have heard i
talked of already.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-07-15

THE wife of Jonathan Lewis, of Bridge
port, was in her usual health on Tuesday OF
last week, and while walking few yards
from her house, was suddenly taken i'll, grow.
ing rapidly worse, and died the following Fri.
day. She was a woman of remarkable phys
ique. A post-morten revealed Fallopian preg
nancy, with rupture of the tube, ,profhse hem.
orrhageand certain death. Such eases are
|facts, but exceedingly, sareA
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as cheap as the cheapest.

CoLE's New York and New Orleans Great
Geological and Equestrian Exhibition are in
Wheeling on Monday. John Wilson will rur
a line of omnibusses to accommodate the peo
pie of this section. Tickets for the round trip
may be purchased at the St. Clair Hotel or from
Mr. Wilson. Secure your tickets.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-07-15

o. S. Boees, ESQ, son of Judge Boggs, o.
Cadiz, late with A T. Stewart & Co., New
York, has been added to the active force of tnt
La Belle, Bridgeport Glass Company, and ha'
been assigned the travelling agency of the Eas
and the Canadas. We suspect that the Ii
Belle could not have secured more trustwor
thy or better agent.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-07-15

STEP out and look at the tops of the
chimnies in your neighborhood. The
majority of them are spreading at the
top and the bricks getting loose which
might all have been prevented by hav-
ing one of Watts Chimney Tops on.
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Proclamation.

l, G. c. Morse, agent Of the Ohio Farmers
Insurance Company, do hereby declare that,
the Company is 81 years old, that it has paid
saince its organization 5000, 900; since Sept.
18th, 1874, 100, 900, and notwithstanding all
misrepresentation, it still lives with cash
surplus fund of over 800, 600. Thankful for
past favors. P. o. address, Barnesville, Ohio.
st. Clairsville, July 15-1t.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-07-15

If the raspberry men and our Band did moi
call around once in while, this would indeed
be a dull life to lead. But, in these two
things, we find comfort. The berry men fur
nish music every day at fifteen cents per box
the Band, only once in a good while, fur
nish it gratis. They were out on Monday
night, and PLAYED better than ever.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-07-15

THE Bellaire Independent was an interest
ing sheet last week Almost one whole page
was taken up by the show. Pity show
didn't come along every week. Ex-AUDIroT
John ought to get a ifs-size cut of himself
with patent growler attached, and insert il
weekly for the next two years.