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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12

On Sabbath afternoon while Mr.. Samue
Thompson and family-residing about three
miles west of this place-were absent from
home attending religious services at the County
Infrmary, three of his horses valued at $4O0,
which were pasturing in field some distance
from the house, died. They were seen as late
as three o'clock in the afternoon alive. -Four
horses were in the field, and only the one that
was very wild and could not be approached
escaped death. The supposition is that poison
was administered to them from the hand, by
some malicious scoundrel. No efforts should
be spared by all the citizens of that locality
who are alike interested in the protection OF
their property from the meanest phase of pri-
vate injury, to ferret out and bring to justice
the guilty parties. Let it be made hot for
them.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12
We are in receipt from the popular musi

We are in receipt from the popular music
publisher, F. W. Helmick, 27S West Sixtf
ST., Cincinnati, of two beautiful new songs
set to music, by the well-known composer
Charlie Baker, entitled respectively, .'De Ole
Church Yard in de Lane, - Or Darling Minnie
Gray" and ''The Brave Boys Plea" The
former is introduced in new version of I'm
Gle Toms Cabin, and is truly fine song
The latter is beautiful song descriptive Of
the trials of a poor boy trying to obtain work
by which he could earn money to provide his
starving mother and sister with bread The
sentiment is very fine indeed, and cannot fai
to touch the hearts of those who hear it.
Both songs mailed for 20 cents
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12
Road Notice.

In of Flushing Township, Belmont County.
Ohio, that there will be petition presented to
the County Commissioners, of said county, at
their next meeting, on September 9th, 1875,
praying for the alteration of a part of the
County Road, established by or on the petit
ing for the alteration of said road at the west
boundary of the lands of Joseph Mead's farm
thence east through said premises, north OF
l,the spring. to Niger Run thence down said
run som 40 rods or less, north of the present
crossing; thence across said run north-e east OF
Big saltwater Creek thence up the creek to a
bridge across said creek; thence across said
creek north east of the dwelling house through
the lands of said Joseph Mead. the lands OF
James and Samuel Crawford, to intersect the
road leading from through Belmont and
Rockhill to the National Road and for the
vacation of so much OF said road commencing
at the same point for alteration and termina-
ting at or near Pumphery's Mill, on the State
Road. MANY PETITIONERS.
July 20-5t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12
OHIO ITEMS.

The O'Connell Centenary was cele,
brated in most cities of the State on
Friday.
a Westerville whisky war has
broken out at Catawba, Greene county.
Tuscarawas county has fifty-six iron
bridges, and three more under contract.
The graduating exercises of Oberlin
College took place Wednesday.
-Four cows were killed by lightning,
in Green township, Harrison county,
last week.
Hon. Joe Root has been nominated
for Probate Judge by the Democrats OF
Sandusky county.
Five hundred tons of iron were
shipped to Buffalo from the Glasgow
furnace recently.
The Akron Argus gives a rumor that
Mount Union College is 10 be removed
to Akron.
A Noble county youth of seventeen
is six and ha feet high, and weighs
one hundred and eighty pounds.
Hon. A. NJ. Burns has been renomi-
mated for State Senator by the Repub-
licans of the Richland- Medina district.
In Columbiana county during the
year ending March 31st, 1875, there
were 295 marriages 1,237 births and
446 deaths.
A general strike of miners in the
vicinity of Massilon is impending. The
miners have fixed their price at seven
ty-fve cents, whiC b the operators re-
fuse to pay.
The salt works at Salina suffered Sc
verely during the re cent wet weather.
1t is reported that nve thousand barrels
of salt were washed away.
At Homer, Paulding county, recent
ly, farmer was stricken dumb while
indulging in bitter profanity in regard
to the weather. Hundreds have been
to see him.
The distillers of Ohio, at various
points, are advertising their readiness
to buy sprouted wheat. There is an
immense amount of it all through this
State.
DR.. Stanley, of Sandusky, declined a
Democratic nomination for the reason
that he had once refused to vote for
dishonest man (Rush r. SIoan) on the
Democratic ticket, and desired to eXer-
else similar sight hereafter. The con-
vention hOwled him down, but he got
in his work by jerks.
The 0. s. Journal of Saturday says:
:. see it stated in some of the papers
that General Garfield does not expect
to be able to take part in the Ohio can
vass. On the contrary, we have infor-
nation direct, since the painful surgical
operation was performed, that his
health is improving, and he does ex-
pect to take part in the Ohio canvass.
General Garfield is one of our strongest
and most popular speakers, and this
news is therefore important.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12

A WEEK or two since we made mention of
the fact that a man named Thos. Hume, who
is supposed to have been a party to the MUIR
derous assault upon Wilson, the Railroad
watchman, near Stewartsville, had been ar
rested and confined in Jail, at Sumner, ILL.,, on
charge of Grand Larceny. On the night OF
the 29th of July, five of the prisoners, among
whom was Hume, alias Harold St. Clair
seized the jailor, overpowered him-stuffed
his mouth full of rags to prevent an alarm
secured parcel of firearms, and made theil
escape A letter received by Sheriff Cochran,
from Sumner, states that the people of thai
community are sorely aggrieved at the actor
of the marauders who have just escaped, and
that they are about ready to resort to Lynch
J law, if they are re-captured.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12
A 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 & 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, W. W. Mfg 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 NI'f'g Co;
July l5>tf No. 81, 18th ST., Wheeling, W. Va
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12
Important to those Using Old style
Wheeler a. Wilson Sewing
Machines.

We are now prepared to put all the latest
improvements on old style Wheeler Dc Wilson
sewing machines, at but trifing cost. With
these improvements an old machine would
work as well as new one of the latest style
and we would guarantee it just as long as a
new machine. The principle of the new ma
chine is the same as the old, but changes have
been made which increase its efficiency, while
at the same time less care and skill are requir-
ed in its management. Seams are crossed
with ease. The work guided with scarcely an
effort. Nearly double its former power. Nc
under tension to manage Every joint can be
frightened as fast as it wears.
Wheeler !; Wilson Mfg Co.,
July 15-tf No. 81, 18th St., Wheeling, W. Va.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12
The University of Wooster.

! Three Courses Of -Four Years Each.
CLASSICAL. Ancient Languages. cts. PHIL.
OSOPHICAL, Greek ommitted. SCIENTIFIC
Greek and Latin omitted, odern Languages
instead. Students of either sex admitted
Preparatory Department three years courses
A full Teachers Course: or teachers admitted
to an elective course. Location healthy. Board
and expenses cheap. On the p, FIT, w. Il @. II
r. Fab term begins September Is. FOR cata'
logues address the President,
REV. A. A. E. TAYLOR, DID,, Wooster, o.
July 29,-Sw,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12

THE following business was transacted in
the Probate Court, during the week ending
the 10th inst
J. B. Smith appointed Administrator of es-
tate of James NJ. Tarbet, decd. Bond 5000
The VIII of James Coss, decd, was admit
ted to Probate. j. w. Coss appointed Ad-
ministratOr.
Robinson McLane appointed Guardian of
John B. McLane ct. al.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12

THE BELMONT COUNTY FAIR is to be held
on the Fair Grounds; in this place, commen
cling September 14th, and continuing foul
odds the pleasantest grounds in Eastern Ohio,
and the exhibition is always first-class. This
year additional attractions are being offered
and everything is being done to insure enjoy
ment and success.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12

THE Fall Term of the Hopedale Norma
School will begin on Tuesday, August 31st
This institution has an English Department
with classes in all the elementary branches, ,
scientific course requiring four years for it
completion, and classical or collegiate course
fully up to that of our best Western colleges
The Commercial Department embracing tht
usual course will be taught free of extrf
charge Prof Francis Schwinger will takt
charge of the whole Instrumental Department
at the beginning of the Fall Term. He viii
locate permanently in Hopedale. Professor
Schwinger will also take charge of the classe!
in the German language.
For catalogues and for further information
address WIN. BRINKERHoFF,
Hopedale Harrison Co. O.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12

Mr.. j. F. SIMPSON having purchased the
well known Livery stand attached to the
Grant House, Wheeling, is now prepared to
accompodate the public with the best teams,
elegant buggies, carriages, and cabs. Buses
fo. picnic parties. Careful and polite drivers,
and reliable hostlers. Persons visiting the
city with teams can have them fed and cared
for at his stable at reasonable rates. Folks
from the Ohio side should not fail to patronize
their old fellow-ctizen 1881
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12
Road Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that at the Septem>
~ Der meeting oil the Commissioners, q petit
tion will be presented. asking for change of
that part of the Wheeling Creek Road which
passes through the lands of John Patton, jr,
beginning for the same at a stake near the
boundary line Of the lands of I. L. and John
Patton, running thence by a Line of stakes
along the base of the hill to a stake near the
lands of the heirs of Gillespie Moore; thence
in a southern direction to the old road, and for
the vacation of SO much OF the old road as is
made useless by said change.
aug 5-5w PETITION ERS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12

j. W. SLATER, aged SO years, highly re-
spected citizen of Flushing, died on Monday
after a sickness of few days, from Typhus-
Flux. A number of the Masonic Order from
which was conducted according to their ritual.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12

The Republican committee meeting On Sat
urday was well attended; all the candidates
were present except one. A comparison of
views elected the fact that Republicans all
over the County have their lamps trimmed
and burning
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12
Tons of Grapes and their. Use.

1t is astonishing to see the large
quantity of grapes of the finest quality,
and large clusters, that are each yeal
mashed up for Wine, at the Vineyards
of A. Speer, Passaic, N. J. Mr.. Speel
raises the Oporto grape; also purchases
large quantities from which he makes
his celebrated wine, without the ad
mixture of alcohol or spirits. 1t is
called Speer's Port Grape Wine, and
is sold by Drug sists.- Courier.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12

SOME Wheeling rowdies were out again on
Sunday. May be they are not counted row.
dies at home. The only thing our citizens
judge by is their boisterous and uncivil con-
Cuct while here Marshal Rice will take a
hand the next time they come and conduct
themselves in a similar Way.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12

An examination was held on Saturday, by
Prof. Burns, of applicants for admission to the
Ohio Agricultural College. Only two young
men, ]. P. West, of this place, and ]. G.
Workman, of Jacobsburgh, presented them
seves. 1t is understood that both passed
creditable examinations
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12
Sherif's Sale.
MUSKINGUM COMMON PLEAS.
John Woodside & Co.
VS..
John J.. Mills.

JOHn il. Mills.
pY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION IN THE
- above case issued and to me directed
from the Court of Com mon Pleas OF Muskingum
County, Ohio will offer for sale at the front
door of the Court House, 1T. Clairsville, Bel
mont county, Ohio, on G
Saturday, Sept. 4th, 1875,
At the hour of One o'clock, P. NJ, on said day,
the following described premises. to-wit: The
one undivided half in crest in a part oflot No.
81. in the town of GAINESVILLE, Belmont County,
Ohio. being 30 feet front on Main Street, more
or less, commencing at the west end of log
house adjoining the said building and running
south within four feet of tobacco tying shanty;
thence west IS feet; thence south in a direct
straight line of the tying shanty line with the
northwest corner of the cave of the main to-
bacco house; thence east to the caves of the
main building of the tobacco house; thence
running with the caves of the tobacco house 70
alley; thence west to the line of said lot, thence
north to Main street, and thence east to the
log house, the place OF beginning.
Appraised at 5000 90.
Terms of Sale-Cash.
JONI w. KING, W. G. COCHRAN,
Attorney. Sheriff Belmont Co.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12

Legal Notice.

u EBECCA SPENCER and Nathan Spencer,
II residents OF Defiance county. Ohio, Martha
Bell and Parker Bell, Caroline Richie and
Joseph Richie. residents of Macon county,
Illinois, Will take notice That stephen Hobson.
administrator of the estate OF Julia Ann
Hobbs, deceased, OF the 9th day OF july, a
D., 1875, filed his petition in the Probate Court
within the county of Belmont and State OF
OHIO alleging that there is no personal pro-
perty to pay the debts OF the decedent or the
charges of administering her estate; tnat
she dled seized i'll fee simple of the following
described real estate situate in said county,
Io-wit The undivided halfoftown lots number
"a and IS in the town of Flushing, as the same
are designated and delineated on the plat OF
said town, and that Mary Hobbs, Ellen, Bessy,
Julia Sultzer Thomas Sultzer, Comfort Lnd>
say. Johnsey Lindsay, Rebecca Spencer, Ma
tnan Spencer, Martha Bell, Parker Bell, and
| laroline Richie and Joseph Richie, as her heirs
at law, hold the next estate OF 1nherltence
therein.
The prayer of said petition is for the sale OF
said premises, and Tor the payment OF the
debts and charges aforesaid.
Said petition will be Tor hearing on the 80
day OF September, A. D.. 1875, at 10 O'CLOCK fore>
noon or as soon thereafter as leave can pe
obtained. STEPHEN HOBSON,
iy 22-6t Administrator.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12

H. WEST & SoN have treated the front O
their business room to new coat of paint
and John Patton his dwelling to a new til
roof Where now are the two dead beats O
our town, who were in Bellaire a few day
ago, seeking suitable tombstone for her
Don't bury her alive,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12
Cast Steel Plow Points.

FARMERS, one and all, are hereby informed
L thai money, time and labor can be saved by
using Cast Steel Plow Shares, Of which, onlv
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 plow scour
and run easier, and are SO strong AID 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 80 s. So
No. left and 5right....-.....1 40 90 | OO
No. left and 8right............ 80 %
No. b, 8, % & w. Va. Hillside rs 50
Every share has my trade mark and the
wrods "Cast Steel" cast thereon.
RsrOrder ore of these at once and try it now
and you will buy no more cast iron points
hereafter
The process of making this Steel is patented,
and this quality is made 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.
J.C. BIDWELL,
Duquesne Way and Garrison Alley,
Pittsburgh, Pa
Pittsburgh Plow Works, June 3>3m
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12

The Centennial B. B. Club, of Wheeling,
are cloud set of fellows. Taking their
conduct, after the game, as a criterion by
which to judge, one would suppose they i'm
agined themselves travelling circus, and
each one a first-class clown
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12

For fear that some of our friends will be a
little backward in offering us anything but
specie, we remark that we continue for a time,
at least, to receive greenbacks on subscription.
We have two dollar bill that's a little toe
green for use. We wish that man would stop
and exchange with US. We will say no more
about il then.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12

FRANKLIN CoILEGE.-The Fall Term Of
Franklin College will begin the first Monday
of September and continue fifteen weeks. For
catalogue and other particulars address Presi-
dent A. F. Ross, New Athens, Ohio
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12

SUPERVISORS TAKE NoTICE.-A law of this
State makes it the duty of the supervisors of
road districts to cut down or cause to be cut
down and destroyed, upon county or town.
ship roads, all bushes and briars growing
within the public highways, said cutting to be
done within the months of July and August.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12
SHERtFF'S SALE.
BELMONT COMMON PLEAS.

First National Bank OF BarnesVIIIe,
Marx Albert, ct. al.
DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION IN tn
from the Court of Common Pleas, of Belmont
county. Ohio, will offer for sale at the front
door Of the Court House, in st. Clairsville, Oh
Monday, August 23rd, 1875,
At One O'Clock p. NJ, on said day, the follow
ing described premises, to-wit:
Barnesville, Belmont County, Ohio, being 81
feet front, running back Sc feet, with appur,
tenauces thereto attached. Also, fractional
part of Lot No. 80 in said town.
First described Lot 40, appraised at S7l6O.OO;
Second described Lot so, appraised at 5000.
Terms of sale-Cash on day OF sale.
w. C. COCHRAN,
TAG II Co1J1Ns- Att.y. Sheriff.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12

The Centennial B. B. Club, of Wheeling,
called on our boys last Thursday, and played
a match game The score stood to 26 in ia
vor of St. Clairsville Club. Our boys were
taken by surprise, and were compelled to pick
five outsiders to make full nine
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12

We notice in the advertising column that
Watt Bros speak of Chimney Top. What
is its use? 1t is made out of cast iron, and
is intended to cover the brick on the top OF
the chimney. 1t also reaches down on the
outside of the chimney and clamps it together.
1t adds greatly to the appearance as well as
durability of the chimney. The same firm
also keep on hand a great assortment of stoves
CRATES car-Wheels &c
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12

QUARTELY meeting of the NJ. E Church, o.
this place, begins next Saturday, at 2P. NJ
Communion services on Sabbath. 1t is ex
pected that Presiding Elder Burt will be pre-
sent and conduct the services.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12

H. FRANK has full suits for boys, cut in the
latest style, cheaper than you can buy the
cloth of which they are made andtrmimed. To
buy of Frank you save the trouble of making
and get the latest fashion Remember the
place 46 Twelfth street, Wheeling.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12

The Probate Judge granted the following
marriage licenses during the week ending
Tuesday
VIM. S. McCleary and Eliza Jane Gregg.
James Landers and Sarah E. Saffel.
Theodore II Hepburn and Laura Bell
Mahaffy.
James B. Hollsclaw and Anna Matilda
Price,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12

Miss LATHRoP, one of the Instructors fo
the Institute next week, is one of the best, i
not the very best, lady lecturer on education
al topics in the country. Teachers who know
their own good, will not fail to hear her.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12

WHEN it rains acorns we have no hogs.
That's always the way. We are informed
that acorns and beech-nuts will be plenty this
fall, and now we must lose thousands by not
having hogs to eat them.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12

The Woodsield Spirit says that by letter
received at that place it is learned that Mr..
S. A. Buskirk, formerly of Barnesville, was
killed by party of Sioux Indians in Montana,
about July Isl
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12

GEN. ]. WARNER, President of the Mariet-
ia, Pittsburgh & Cleveland Railroad, has been
appointed and qualified as receiver of the
above road, by Judge Marsh. Isaac Morton
and James Macarthur are securities.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12

A Social PIc-NTo is TO be given on Satur
day, at Ridgeway's Grove, about one mii'
above Kinsey's Mills.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12

A FARMER named Cheek was robbed in
broad daylight on Tuesday of SJ0-whilt
passing along the National Road few miles
east of Wheeling.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12

Coz. ]. A DANKs, whose singing has for
the last two years been one of the chief attrac-
tions of Cadize Camp-meeting, is to be on
hand at the meeting, commencing on the 18th.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12
EAsT-BoUND TRAINS,
No < No & No. /

No. 10 stops only al Barnesville, mbridge
Zanesville and Newark. Runs to Sadusky and
not to Columbu Arrives Sandusky at 9,3O pm.
No will stop when signalled at Barnesville
and Warnock's.
No runs Sunday nights and not saturday
nights.
nos. /. s, 10 and will run daily including
SUNDAYS Other trains will not run Sundays,
except 10 conclude trips commenced Saturdays
pn Through Tickets to principal points East
and West, on sale at Warnock's Station.
j. w WILLIAMS Agent,
AT Warnocks.
VIC QUINCY, General Manager.
VIM FRANKLIN, Master of Trans
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12

AT Richmond, Indiana races, on the 4th
inst, Frank Harlan, the Barnesville horse
was beaten inthe $50 trot, by Loafer, in 3:O1
In the sweepstakes pacing, Granger took 1st,
Shaker Boy I'd, Sleepy George Sd.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-08-12

LET our Republican friends turn out in
force at the meetings in Martins Ferry and
Bellaire, on Friday afternoon and night.
THEY'LL hear something good.