Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-06-22
BRIDGEPORT.

An enthusiastic Railroad Meeting
was held in the Presbyterian Churchs
Tuesday evening. 1t is intended, il
possible, to secure within the limits of
Bridgeport precinct one share of stock
for each voter, and an earnest effort
will be -inaue in that direction.
Bare. Rowles and F. Z. Robinson
from Bridgeport, and DIR. Capehart and
Mat. Mitchell from Martins Ferry, are
the delegates to the County Conven-
ton.
Some of the Zeveleys are proposing to
start another paper in our town. We
advise them to wait till the people get
done holding their noses over the de-
funct Standard. Court has just ordered
the abatment of one nuisance in Pease
Tp., and we don't want another substi-
tuted.
The Committee appointed by Coun-
Gil to report as to how we had best Gel
ebrate the glorious 4th., failed to put in
appearance at the Monday evenings
session, and will now report, doubtless,
at the next meeting of Council, July 10.
j. NJ. Todd WAS asked to write up u
Centennial History of Bridgeport.
Rev. McCleary was absent, on Sab
bath, and DR.. Leyda filled his pulpit.
Miss Porter, an employe of La Belle
Glass Co., with others was upon the
elevator at the works, when the rig
ging gave way breaking her leg.
Mrs. Pryor from near Morristown,
while returning from Bridgeport, one
night last week, was thrown from Il
spring wagon by sudden jolt anu
broke her arm.
The NJ. E. and Colored Baptist
Churches each held successful festivals
last week.
One evening of the Methodist festi-
val, after Mayor McConaughey had
returned, some visitors were awakened
by racket at their window, when u
| large man was discovered sitting in
side the room, doubtless, c)nsidering-
what next? A scream from one of the
ladies caused him to suddenly decamp,
throwing the ladder, by which he had
gained access to the house, to the
ground after he descended. Pity 40
Inuch lead and powder remain unused.
A Hayes Club was got under way on
Saturday evening. Our people feel a
| livelier interest in the present Cam
paign than ever before. The nomina-
tions give unbuunded satisfaction to all
including some thoughtful Democrats
who will vote for Hayes-no matter
who St. Loui8brings forth. w. w.
Holloway with his characteristic liber.
ality has etendered, gratuitously
the use OF his large hall for Head
Quarters for the Club. The kind offer
is accepted and measures being adopt
ed to have it put in nice condition,
with reading room attached to be
open to all. \ martial band is also
organizing. Go thou and do likwise.
Lets make it thunder all along the
line.
Many friends will regret TO hear oi
the death of Sam. Glenn, whose hand.
iwOrk is seen i'm many places over the
County. Sam. was an industrious and
competent mechanic and q very clever
honorable man.
VIM. McCemas, who has been spend
ing the Winter i'm Baltimore enjoying
its mild atmosphere and undergoing
treatment, has returned to his home
in Colerain-somewhat improved.
The Campbell Bus came in, Monday
evening, on a wabbling horse Which
expressed his opinion of the situation
by an incessant neigh-but maybe he
scented oats in John Cochran's stables
The Tennesseans sang to gooC
house in NJ. E. Church, Wednesday
evening.
Quite sensation was created at Bur
lington, above Martins Ferry, OF
Sabbath morning. A young MAJ
named Wear has been boarding at tn
house of II. S. Busee who had a daught
er aged about II years. The father no
liking the apparent familiarity of Wea
with his daughter sent him from abou
his premises. Sunday evening Wes
visited Busee's house and prevailed Ol
the daughter to go with him to Wes
Alexandra, where, it is alleged by both
they were married. Busee following
them to Wheeling heard of their des
tination awaited their return to Wheel
ing when he had Wear arrested, VIII
F. ftagreed to come to Ohio for trial, whicl
was in progress, before Justice Buck
inghap, Tuesday at P. NJ. The gil
was remanded to her father. Th
: course of real, live, young, fresh, tru
lovEnever was wholly divested of Ii,
tie jOlts and ruts.