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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-01-04
APPALLING ACCIDENT.
A Passenger Train Oh the Lake
Shore IL. ls. Ruslles TO Death.

On Friday evening about eight o'clock, q
most appalling accident occurred, scarcely
second to any railroad accident in this coun-
try, and only comparable with the dreadful
Angola disaster of a few years since, or of the
Brooklyn horror of few weeks ago in the
loss of life, and the circumstances of horror
surrounding it. An express train bound west,
on the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
Railroad, dashed through high bridge, near
Ashtabula and an instant later was burning
wreck 75 feet below. One hundred and sew
enty persons went down into the awful chasm,
and about one hundred of these were killed,
and the rest were more or less seriously in
jured. bitter cold air and driving snow
storm added to the horrors of the terrible fall,
and the copflagration that Immediately follow
ed. Many who escaped death by fire or
drowning were frozen before assistance could
reach them. We have not space to give full
particulars, but the extent of the terrible ca
amity can hardly be exaggerated
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UNlONTO WN.

Salutatory. Ere this writing is put
its hopes and iears-it5 j0ys and sOr-
rows, will have passed away forever,
and the New Year" richly freigbted
with blisSIul anticipations and glorious
possibilities will be ours to enjoy. Yet
an its joyful entrance we cannot look
forward TO days all brightness for we
well know that there is skeleton at
every feast and in every heart u grave
but still, beyond the storm-cloud OF
sorrow we can, with the eye of faith,
behold the rainbow of Promise and
thus be enabled t. go On our way re-
joicing. 10 the patrons and readers ui
the CHRONICLE, to all employed at the
Office Of publication, and to our kind
friends everywhere We tender Hap
py New Year Greeting" and We trust
that when they gathered around the
festa board at the Merry Christmas
Time there tcos joy and glddness, and
that the family circle WAS unbrOken,
but much as we might wish it other
wise We feel that in many homes there
were vacant seals, aud In filling the lit
tie stockings ON Christmas Eve sulne
have been led to exclaim how can we
be glad OH the morrow? for
''Theres minor in the carol,
And a shadow in the light,
And spray of Cypress twining
In the holly-wreath tonight"
When the rosy little lips are kissed
good night there cones into the heart
sad memories of Others that are cold
now, of the little bed out under the
crystal snow, the cunning hand that
slipped away from ours, aud OF the tiny
little feet that are at rest forever But
we will still rejoice and be glad for are
mol these left? Others say we cannot lie
glad Tomorrow, for God took all we
had erea our one tittLe:Lana6; but with
empty arms and aching heart even
they can rejoice, for are they not with
the Christ Child" on the glorious
Christmas morning? Beyond ali care
and sorrow and temptation to sin 2
Yes even 10 these comes a sense of ioy.
and the scarlet berries (Which seein
like drops of blood among the Christ.
mas greens) are bruised and crushed
and Lo!! from them a spicy fragrance
springs which makes the heart rejoice.
The old year has proved both kind and
cruei-we can count up many mercies,
but there has also been care and sad ness
and ones dear to many OF us have
crossed the cold dark river to their
Eternal home. In resuming the ardu.
ous task of Local Contributor We ask
our readers to throw the mantle OF
Charity over our faults. and We hope
that among much chaff and trash thew
may find grain of wheat, and that we
may contribute something which will
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-01-04
BRIDGEPORT.

AT q meeting of the stockholders of the La
Belle Glass Co., January 1st, the following
Board Of Directors was elected. w. w
Holloway, Z. P. Rhodes. Louis Cook. Jobr
W Shultz, Richard Farnly, A Ii Baggs, C N
Rhodes. E 2 Rhodes was reelected Presi
dent; A Fl Baggs, Manager of Maunfactory
&c Winship, Secretary pro tenn. A semi
annual dividend of per cent was declared
payable on the 18th inst
The schools resumed exercises on Tuesda,
last. There will be an entertainment II
School Hall on Friday evening. Music, reel
tations, DC, &c, by the school.
A BEvY of good women have been patroll
ing our town in search of the poor and needy
and ministering to their wants. "The Door Y,
always have with you" "He that giyeth I,
the poor lendeth to the Lord" We gentl,
| be found at home, quite frequently, read,
and willing to receive loan IN trust a
| above.
Nick KUHN, having filed his ice house. i
now filling out doors full of the finest ice VI,
ever saw slowed away.
The Demmies hereabouts are organizin,
against old Times Returning Board of '76
They say there is fraud somewhere. as tn,
4th of March should, had there been a fai
count, come the day after the last election
when it was supposed T'ilden was elected.
"WHAr is home without babyf"-Exc. Bill
Allen would say it was a id barreR ideali
ty.' Sam Tilden would say it was an aggra
waited ease of usufruct
BRADLEY SMITH and Greeley Brannum, had
each house warming in their cosey new
homes during the holidays. They were occa
sions of great pleasure to them and their hap.
py guests. If anybody wants to know what
genuine delight there is in these house
warnings, just let them get their tieshly tab.
ernacles warmed with one of Mamie Smiths
or Mamie Brannum.s good suppers.
WM. EBERLE, formerly of this place, now
of the vicinity of Nashville, Tenn, lost his
wife December 18, foom a severe burn. He
was also badly burned in trying to save her.
Her clothes caught in the fire. near which she
was standing.
A BRACE of of Bridgeport gallants, in fine
style, occupied New Year day calling on the
ladies' here and in Wheeling. They were de
lighted with the evident advance the tempe
rance sentiment had made since last year, for
hey Say their fair friends only exhilerated and
warmed their chilled bodies with coffee this
Tear. We guess, however, from what we
aw of them, it must have been Rye-o coffee
hey got.
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A CARD.

The Flushing NJ. E. Sabbath School returns
thanks to the people of Flushing and neigh.
boring towns for their attendance at the Holi.
day entertainments. Visitors were noticed
from Mooreaeld, Barnesville, Rock Hill. Nor.
ristown, Uniontowa, New Athens and Harris
vile. The object in charging Ten cents ad-
mittance was to procure church furniture
The receipts OF the first evening were S23 90,
of second'evening $40 So Expenses of both
evenings $l5 16. The room being 30 crowded
many OF the auditors were very uncomforta-
Ole and the performers were not able to rem
der the performances as they desired.
f.f COMMITTEE
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-01-04
TRUE MERIT WILL WIN:

A few years since the proprietors of DR.
Morris Syrup OF Tar, Wild Cherry and
Hore hound introduced it here. 1t was not
puhed. but sold on its merits. Our people
soon found it to be reliable, and already it hss
become the most staple and popular pulmo
nary remedy IN the market 1t quickly cures
the worst coughs. colds Group, bronchitis, ,asth-
ma and inctpient consumption. Nothing acts
SO nicely in whooping-cough, and it is so
pleasant that children readily take it. Con-
tanning no opium, or other dangerous drug, it
is safe ash is sure. Trial size, 10 cents; large
sizes. 80 cents and One Dollar Sold BY
HoGE, the Druggist, opposite the ST. Clair
Hotel.
Also Agents for Prof Parkcr's Pleasant
Worm Syrup. which never fails Pleasant to
take, and requires no physic. Price 25 cents
Oct 19, 1876.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-01-04

/ TnE Probate Court convened on Tuesday a
Criminal Court-Judge c. ". Carroll on tb
Bench, r. NJ. Eaton, E. E. Kennon. and
W. Walton, represented the State. On Tues
day and Wednesday the Court was occupie,
in the trial of the camp-meeting cases, Gu
readers will recoliect that these cases grew ou
of an alleged disturbance at the Burr's Mill
Camp Meeting last August A large numbe
of witnesses were in attendance and much in
terest in the result of the trials was manifest
ed The case of the State against Richard A
Corbin was the first upon the docket The
jury heretofore published was impaneled, anc
the trial was proceeded with ]. w. Shannon
and d. ID. I. Cowen appearing for the de
fense. All day Tuesday and far into the night
was taken up in hearing testimony. Argumen,
of counsel was concluded about II O'Clock
yesterday; tine Court charged The law and the
the case was given to the jury.
Upon the calling of the next case which was
that of Jos. Newcomb. it was discovered that
there was defect in the Information" in all
the cases, ana motion was made asking leave
to amend, which motion was granted. The
point was made by defendants counsel that the
gentlemen representing the State were not au-
thorized Prosecutors and hence had no right
to amend. A lengthy discussion between at
torneys grew ont of the legal questions in
volved, and finally after motion and counter
motion was filed, the Court decided to con-
tinue the remainder of the cases and permitted
the defendants to enter into personal recog-
nizances for their appearance at the next term
of the court.
The jury in the Corbin case after having
been ont four or five hours returned into court
and reported they were unable to agree. Be
fore their discharge Judge Cowen of counse,
for defendant, moved the discharge of his
client, on the ground that he had been tried
On faulty information and put in jeopardy.
The Court decided that after trial as in this
case, the information could not be amended,
md discharged the prisoner. 1t would have
"a, el large bill of expense to the county
lad these cases been determined at the pres
mt term The costs have already reached
hundreds of dollars and on second trial they
will he doubled.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-01-04
NO FAILURE X NOWN

r. There is no case known where DR.. Morri.
Syrup OF Tar, lid Cherry and Horeboun5
has failed to give satisfaction. On the otbe,
hand, wherever it has been used by our peo
ple, In severe colds, coughs, asthma bronchit
Is Group, whooping-cough and consumption
they are enthusiastic in praise. Containing
no opium or other dangerous drug, it does moi
constipate, and is safe to administer in Mi
conditions ofhealth. This is an important
announcement and the suffering are advised
10 need It. Trial size, 10 cents; large sizes, 81
Druggist, opposite the St Clair Hotel.
Also Agent for Prof. Parker's orm Sy-
rup. which is sure death to worms, pleasan,
to take, and requires no physic.
Price rs cents. Try it. ..
. Oct u 1875.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-01-04
M MARRIED.

PATTON-TROLL-O the 2Sth of Dec,
at the house of the brides father, by the
Rev. k. Alexander, assisteu by Rev. Thos.
Balpl, Mr.. Calvin W. Patton to Miss Emma
Dora Oldest daughter of Mr.. Conrad Troll
STEWARr--GLASGOW-Dec 25th, 1876,
by Rev. ]. z. Moore. Mr.. George R. Stew
art and Miss Annie Glasgow.
EXTRAORDINARILY. 26th, 1876, by
same, MIR. John l.. Byrd and Mics Harriet
l.. Conoway.
DUVALL-HELPBRINGER-Jan.2 2, 1877,
by the same, Mr.. Wm. +. Duvall and Miss
Clara V. Helpbringer.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-01-04
Spffial 4;ufiefs.
"A CA K HD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretions of youth, nervous weakness, ear
ly decay. loss of manhood, &C, will send a
recipe that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE.
This great remedy was discovered by mis-
sionary in South America. Send a self-ad
dressed envelope to the Rev. JOS T. ISMAN,
Station ID, Bi6le Hosrse, Near York City.
Nov 9 ',6-6m
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-01-04

The Bull Pup meeting, on Saturday, to
which the faithful were invited, yes, urgently
entreated to be present, did not pan out gorth
cent. -Four or five persons from the coun-
try searched diligently during the most of the
day for the crowd of Bull-dozers, but no cpe
could be found who had the hardihood to de-
clare in public that they believed iu the cleo
tion of Tilden. II any meeting was held
(and we understand from reliable Democrats
that none was heidi it was in some dark
corner, away from the sight of honest men.
Give ,em another blast brother Gaumer
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-01-04

AT the annual election of the Belmont
County Agricultural Society held on Monday,
the following persons were chosen as officers
Tor the ensuing year: President, Jas. F.
Charlesworth: Vice-President. VIM. C.
Cochran; Managers, Chas. Shoemaker, Shep
herd Davis, Alex. C. Danford, VIM Hard.
esty- The following members of tie Board
hold over: Thos. A. Mitchell, BENZ. c.
Humphrey, James B. Ritchey, A. 7. Nc.
Kelvey. -.---..-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-01-04

We call the attention of our readers to the
advertisement of the Special Master Commits
sioner's Sale, of the farm known as the
Sweeney farm at the top of the Big Hill, on
the National road four miles east of St.
Clairsville. This is one of the most valuable
farms in Belmont county. 1t is well im
proved in all respects-has upon it a good
dwelling, barn and outbuildings, large vine
yard, and very large orchard of the choices
fruit, and the entire tract is underlaid with
coal of the best quality, easily mined. Th:.
sale affords rare chance for first class in
vesfrnent
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-01-04
4 CARD.

Some one having put into circulation the
report that the Professors of Franklin College
have resigned, and that the Institution is
about to cease operations. we take this method
OF informing the public not only that such is
not the fact, but that its prospects are bright
er than heretofore, because the necessity of an
endowment is beginning TO be recognized.
Only on account of the want Of this would
any OF the Faculty feel compelled hereafter
to resign. The Session has now begun. and
will continue till March 30. FAcuLrY.
Jan. 2, 1877.
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Administrators No,ioe

NOTICES hereby given that in the Probate
= Coort OF Belmont county, Ohio. the under
signed was appointed and qualified as Adj
ministrator of the estate Of Mary Hobbs dec d.
late of said county. -. -
All persons indebted to said estate are re.
Quesied TO make immediate payment, and
those having claims against said e>tate will
present Them duly authenticated, for SETTLE
ment STEPHEN HOBSON
Jan4. lS77-3t. .dminisI Tator.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-01-04

THE iron safe in the. store-room of r.. L.
Foreman, at oentreviile, this county, was
drilled into and loaded with powder, I. one NJ
night last week and blown to atoms. The
burglars got for their trouble about twelve
dollars in money and some negotiable paper.
The next day the notes were found about q
mile from the store. The indications are ths,
the burglars we're not "regnlarsr as stheyy Sc
ired their tools at some blacksmith shop in
the neighborhood, and the powder used 70,
the blast, in the store. No clue 20 the perne
traitors of the crime is known. -
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-01-04

Trouble begins-great railroad accident on
the 81. c. & B. n, g. R. R. On Thursday
last q small black and tan terrier belonging to
Jesse Meyer, whilst attempting to jump from
the hand-car whilst it was running at terrific
rate Of speed, struck the track in such posi-
ton that his foot was caught and so damaged
that it was thought for some time that ampu
tation would be necessary. He was carried
home and at last accouuts doing well. How
does that appear to strike you -
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-01-04

THE most ridiculous thing that we have
heard of is the Claim of the Republicans that
-es has been elected PRESIDENT Gazette.
You haven't heard then, evidently, of Gro
Minis nose 1t has been pronounced, without
exception, the most rse-diculous. thing ever
seen in Washington.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-01-04

On Sunday afternoon as the team of A. C.
Downing was being driven down the hill Just
this side of the Union Cemetery, to sled,
they got under too great headway, and could
not be controlled by the driver. The occu
pants of the sled-two or three women and q
little boy, after their futile attempts to check
lthem-thought discretion the better part Of
Ivaior, and one at time, rolled themselves ou,
into the snow, unhurt. At last accounts the
horses passed through the Toll gate, without
paying toll, and were still heading at break
neck speed toward the North pole. kb
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-01-04

W. c. COCHRAN, ESQ, retired from the
Sheriff s Office on Monday, after having held
the position four years, the limit of the law.
Sheriff Cochran, during his two terms, made a
faithful and efficient officer, and conducted
the affairs OF his Office in a manner creditable
alike to himself and to the people whose obi
ging pnblic servant he has always been. He
retires to private life with the respect and
confidence of the people who so signally
favored him, and with the best wishes of all.
Sheriff elect Kinney assumed the duties of
his position upon the same day, and took hold
as though he meant business from the start.
For the present he retains VIM. Rice and
Oliver Umstead as assistants.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-01-04

TIE st. Clairsville Mutual Horse Thief De-
tective Association elected the following off
GERS on Monday, Isl inst:
President-Joshua Worley.
Vice do Daniel Steenrod.
Secretary-F. ID. Bailey.
Treas1rer-A. p Blair.
Managers-M. g. Overbaugb, Jos Mellsr
William King, VIM. ]. Wiley, John s. Close
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Town Lots for Sale.

I OFFER TOR sale some Is or Is Lots. m an
the comnohs and on the highway leading
rom Sugar street to the Depot Of the new
Railroad. They ere the only lots which will
any great businsss point. The larger amount
Of all the produce and travel Of the whole
surrounding country, must, and Will Pass
these lots. and make It more live and active
business plaSe than any street In the old town,
The terms OF sale will be made TO suit the
convenlence Of purchasers.
Nov g. "a III. JAMES WEIR.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Attachment Notices

Elizabeth KoehnIien, Administrative of tas
estate of John NJ. Koehnlien, decd pitn,
VS..
Adolph Yoke, defendant,
DEFORE David z. Howell, ]. P. of Pease
= township, Belmont county. Ohio. On thu
18th day o7 December, 1876 said Justice issued
an order of attachment in this case for the
sum OF siSS.411s Set for trial January "a, 1877
af o'clock A, VI.
ELIZABETH KOEHNlIEN,
Jar 4, lS7-3t. Adminisrrafrir
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WE call attention to the Prospectus in an
other column of Lippincotts Magazine; it is
one of the most attractive and high toned
magazines published-Its corps of contributors
are the best of writers; it deserves place in
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-01-04

AMONG the names of the killed, at the
Ashtabula accident, is that of 'John Picker
ing" of Chicago. Fears are entertained by
friends hereabouts that the dead man is the
John Pickering who kept Drug Store In this
place number of years since. His home il
in or near Chicago. - = ~ ~ ~