Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-03-21
THE WHEAT CROP.
Magnificent PrOspecf---L g ely
Increased Acreage Over For.
mer Years.

Inc Clncl0natl GdZoIt0 Oh the l4tn
inst, has large number of dispatches
on the wheat prospect, of which it
gives a summary in the following
words:
We give our readers this morning
a general review Of the prospects of the
growing wheat crop in Ohio, Indiana
and Kentucky. The dispatches are
very numerous, and cover the entire
wheat growing districts of the States
named. They tell a cheerful story.
The acreage sown last fall was the
largest for years, being in some lOcali'
ties so per cent above the average. The
crop seems everywhere to have passed
the winter without damage, and to be
now in splendid growing condition.
The uniform testimony OF the farmers
is that the prospect for great wheat
crop was never better at this season OF
the year. Fruit prospects, so far as
reported, are also favorable. Advices
from Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and other
wheat raising States Of the West have
the same story to tell OF large acreage
and fine promise. We commend a
perusal of these specials to our mer'
chants and business men.
The Ohio dispatches are here given
in detail:
SPRINGFIETD-Fine prospect for
wheat in this SECTION.
HILLsBoRO-The wheat crop in this
county promises to be the best for
years.
WII.MINGTON.-The wheat in this
vicinity never looked better. Large
crop soWn.
HAMILTON-The growing wheat in
this county is very fine. A large
number of acres in.
ATHENS Wheat ia Athen county
An Unusually large acreage sOwn.
Prospects never better better.
NEW LEXINGTON-Wheat looks
well from the present outlook. The
prospect for large crop in this vicini-
ty Is good.
WAvERLY-The wheat crop Of Pike
county is splendid; never better. More
than an average acreage growing.
HAMDEN-Of wheat in Vinton coun-
ty, an unusually large acreage was
sOwn, and never looked better in
March.
PoMEROY-Farmers report present
indications for good wheat crop very
favorable. The acreage exceeds last
year.
ZANEsvILLE-The prospects for wheat
in muskingum county were never bet
ter. Usual amount sOwn. Prospect
for fruit good.
VINCENT-Growing wheat in this
vicinity looks exceedingly well. Farm
ers say it is the best prospect there has
been for years.
PORTsNIoUTH-The acreage of wheat
in Scioto county is much larger and
the growth much better at this time
than it has been for years.
XENIA-The present condition of
wheat in Greene county promises a
larger crop than for many years. Acre
age greater than usual.
GALLIPOLIs-An unusually large
crop of wheat was sOWn in Gallia cOun-
ty, and never looked more promising
at this season of the year.
NEwARK-Wheat throughout this
section is reported in excellent condi-
ItOn, Allu lnO pIOoPCCto - hCoh
crop uncommOnly fiattering.
CALuwEIL-From the best informa-
ton obtainable, the prospect for a
wheat crop in Noble county is gOOd;far
better than for the last ten yeals.
CAMBRIDGE-The wheat prospect is
good; never was better. A large in
crease was put in over last year. Ap-
pies and peaches are reported to be all
right.
JACKsoN-Wheat in Jackson county
is looking extraordinary well. 1t was
sown extensively, and the prospect Tor
a heavy crop never was better than
now.
ST. CLAIRsVILLE-Thep prospect for
wheat in this vicinity Is brighter than
for many years. The acreage is larger
than usual, and an extraordinary crop
Is anticipated.
EAToN-The prospect for All excel
lent wheat crop in this vicinity Is good,
and at present is very tiattering, and
presents much better appearance
than IL has for years.
DAYToN-The Farmers Club at u
meeting recently held, report the
prospect of growing whe t in Mont
gomery and adjoining counties better
than has been known for number Of
years.
LEBANoN-The number OF acres OF
wheat sown this year Is equal to the
number sown last year. The wheat In
this county Is looking very line, and
if not Injured betW cen this and harvest
there will be heavy yield. All other
fall grain Is looking well.
GEoREETowN-Whe in this section
looks fine; never at this season OF the
year did 1t look better, especially In
Hat lands. No accidents befalling 1t,