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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07
BELLAIRE.
FAILURE OF THE BANKING HOUSE OF oowEN,
SHEETS & co.

FAILURE OF THE BANKING HOUSE OF CowEN
SHEETS & co.
The suspension of Messrs Cowen, Sheet:
& Co., last Saturday, following as it does SC
closely in the wake of the failure of the Agri.
cultural Implement Co., has created the most
intense excitement in this community. As to
the causes operating to produce such disas.
trous result, until the investigation now being
made develops the facts i'll the case, it will be
best not to speculate upon. The gentlemen
forming this company have always stood un-
exceptionally high as business men as well as
of strict honesty and integrity. and We would
much prefer awaiting the result of the present
Investigation than to form an opinion based
on the many street rumors to be heard on
every street corner. AS an evidence of the
increased confidence of our merchants in the
ability of the Bank to ultimately meet its OBJ
legations, we yesterday heard depositor bit
terly bewailing his loss as being total, or at
the least seventy five cents on the dollar,
when the merchant very coolly said to him:
bring your certificate of deposit and l will
give you sixty cents on the dollar for it; the
man refused and walked out. The liabilities
Of the Bank are reported at $4,000, with the
assets amounting from $4,000 to S120, 600.
MesSrs. COwen and MIR. Sheets have made an
lHulFlludi dsSlS uIieuI'Ol IueH real estate anu
personal property, and there is but little doubt
it will cover their liabilities The heartfelt
sympathy of our citizens is to a large extent
extended to these gentlemen in their and our
misfortune, and it is generally believed that
the causes producing it originated long before
Gea. Cowen took charge of the Bank.
Last Friday night slight fire occurred at
the house of Phillip Braily on Belmont
street. The fire was put out by members of
the Samily and neighbors without calling out
the fire department. The loss consisted chiefly
of some clothes and wardrobe.
The boilers and puddlers at the rolling mill
will probably resume work tomorrow (Wed
nesday) morning.
The yellow fever is still operating against
trade here, a number of our manufacturers
having large Southern trade, not wishing
to send their solicitors into the infected dis
tricts just yet.
the river is at good boatable stage and all
the packets are running on good time. Some
tows are passing down, but the larger boats
are still above waiting more water
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07
Somerset JOtlings.

Apple harvest is ended and a large cror
was gathered in this section.
As yet not much tobacco has changed
hands. The farmers being unwilling to dis
pose of it at the low figures offered.
The Somerton schools will be superintend.
ed by 7. P. Harris, Miss Ella Whitacre as
sistant; both are successful teachers.
Our popular merchant r. C. Miles, Of
Somerton, has received his large and well Sc
lected stock of fall and winter goods, and i.
now prepared to show them to his customers
Mr.. Web. Hobbs, of this township, sold ,
calf recently, aged six months, that weighed
GAO pounds.
Mr.. T. F. Martin, late Cashier of the Som
erton Bank, who IS now sojourning in Kansas
is expected home the first of next month.
A large amount of stock has been bought il
the vicinity of SOmerton during the summer
and fall. Mr.. Geo. Cofflland, of East Rich
land, being the principal buyer.
Rev. q. g. Robb, pastor of the Somertor
circuit, delivered a temperance lecture to
large audience at the Pleasant Ridge church
on last Sabbath evening.
We think if Mr. Kinney had sent a few ci-
pher dispatches here, he might have been the
dark horse" in Somerset. HUCKLEBERRY.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07
Legal Notice.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
Thomas Outland, Plaintiff,

VS..
George W. Armstrong. ct. al, Defendants,
11HE DEFENDANT, George W. Armstrong
L who is one of the Defendants in this sc-
ton, and who is a NONRESIDENT Of the county
OF Belmont and State of Ohio, and whose
place OF residence is unknown 10 this plain
tiff, will take notice that the said plaintiff.
Thomas Outlsnd, did, on the 18th day of May
A. D., 1878, file his petition, and upon that,
his affidavit, for an attachment, in the office
of the Clerk of the Court Of Common Pleas
within and for the county Of Belmont and
Armstrong land Palmer l.. Dawson against
the said Dawson no attachment was asked
for. setting forth IN substance. sta that on the
w, Armstrong and one Palmer L Dawson, In
4 certain action in Replevtn, before one John
n. Gardner. Esq; a Justice Of tne rsaee OF
I. Dawson was the plaintiff land one Thomas
Outland, "this plaintiff" was the defendant,
Statute REQUIRED In said action In Replsvin,
TO nav to the said Thomas Outland all dams
ages which he might sustain, and which
might be rendered against the SAID plaintin
in said action in Replevin IN case
the said dawson failed In said action,
and that he had no cause of action; further
nyering that such proceedings were had In
said action In Replevin. both before said
Justice and in the Court OF Common Pleas:
that upon the final trial thereof II wss ordered
and adJudged that the said Palmer L Daw-
son had no cause of action. snd a judgment
was rendered against him and In favor Of the
the said Thomas Outlsnd LOT tne sum ~ OF SlgO ~
tion and The sum OF $50 20, his costs OF suit /;
aver.ug further, that the said Palmer L. Dtw-
son and the said George W. Armstrong were
bound and liable to the said Thomas Outland
for his damages so found due him in said ac-
tion which he had sustained; furter avertng
that the said Palmer l. Dawson was and is
now wholly insolvent. and praying for q
Judgment on said Rerlevtn bond against the
said George W. Armstrong and the said Pal
mer L. Dawson for the sum OF sl0O 20, his
damages so sustained. and for the sum OF
$50 O0 his costs Of said suit; and further aver
ing for an order OF Attachment against the
goods and chattels, lands and tenements Of
the said George W. Armstrong. which WAS
issued and an order of Garntshment was
Issued against one George W. Murphy. +. N,
Acton and one George Boyd, 10 appear and
answer concerning their Indebtedness TO the
said Georxe W. Armstrong and other relief;
which action will be for hearing AZ the next
term of Court, commencing on the Sth day
of October A. D.. 1878 and the said George W.
Armstrong Is hereby notified TO appear
and answer said petition on or before the
third SATURDAY, after the last publication of
this notice, which will be November l6th, ISIS.
b. ID. SINCLAIR, Atty for
n. THDN NAA.lTTTT.AED
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07

A NEW chemical product has recently been
brought out at Wheeling, under the name of
Leatheroid, which it is claimed, will be a
successful substitute for leather in the manu-
facture of trunks and washers, for gutta
percha in combs, napkin rings, &C., for tin
and iron in rowing cans and bobbin boxes for
cotton mills, for whalebone in whips, for cop.
per in shoe tips, for wood in chair seats, and
also used in the manufacture of friction pull
leys for machinery cams, and in fact there
seems to be no end to the uses to which it
can be applied. An organization was effected
on the 1st of August, under the title of the
Leatheroid Manufacturing Company. They
have leased the Fulton Paper Mill, added
new machinery suitable for the manufacture
of the Leatheroid, and are selling their pro-
duct as fast as it can be placed upon the
market
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07

WILL SELL MY FARM. lying on the Ma
i tional Road, n mile west OF st. ClairsVlIe.
al d also my Homestead of Ten Acres, lying
between the town on the north, and the FAIR
Grounds and Railroad depot on the south.
am not able to give the necessary attention 70
either and will sell either or both, at fair pr1-
ces and on long and easy payments. The Farm
is one of the best quality OF land In the coun-
ty-plenEy OF Coal and Limestone. very large
Stone Quarry-a large Flag quarry, newly
discovered; new grsnary, several hnndreo
panels of new paling and board fence; 30 acres
10 Timothy; my share of some 40 acres OF Corn
and Wheat on the ground; NC large, healthy
Apple trees; over 20 very large Cherry trees;
large Pear trees, all grated, and OF the best
quality of marketaD 1rutt. with our kali
road on the spot, and with the large amount OF
Fruit q well managed garden on the farm. OF
u or Is acres would pay for the farm In nve
years. .,,
The Homestead is enclosed all around with
a new paling fence; the ground Is rich; the
Dwelling House, Stabling, and all the Out
buildings in good repair; hrstrate Garden
large Apple trees, Cherry trees, Pear trees,
IS large Damson Plum trees, Ounce trees.an
Persi IN mon trees all of the best varieties ,ano
a large amount OF the best kinds OF Grapes,
Currants and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF
each kind of fruit for any family: 1t Is very
convenient comfortable and pleasant resi-
dence. Call and see the premises ,,r
To- 10. '7S-tf. JAMES "EIs'
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07

TIE County Commissioners met on Tues
day for the purpose Of opening bids for erect
ing the Children's Home. For the severa
portions of the work probably fifty bids vert
received. Following are the lettings:
Excavation and stone work to W. ]. Nc
Claim, of Bellaire, for S4459
Woodwork to Medill & Exley, of Martins
Ferry, for $9760.
Steam heating, plumbing and gas fitting tc
Messrs- Kelly & Jones, Pittsburgh, for $4692
Plastering to James Ellsworth, of Woods
field, for $1795.
Painting and glazing to l.. II. Mahanna
Barnesville, S11S5.
Brick, Davis of Morristown and Riggs Of
ST. Clairsville, 81 "a per thousand.
Brick-laying, w. W. Mccoy, of Marietta
S2,S5S.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07

IT is surprising in these days of assignments
and distrust, how eagerly some busy bodied
persons engage themselves kicking poor peo'
pie and institutions or establishments that
carry even an ordinary amount of indebted
ness. Old sores are opened, new fuel is add
ed to the almost dying embcrs of old grudges,
malicious reports are purposely put in circula
ton to injure and break down our best citi
zens and most useful institutions. Such a
state of affairs is to be depIored. In such
hours of trial, in the dark davs of adversely,
how much more appropriate TO put a shoulder
to the great wheels that bear up and purify
our societies, and stimulate our useful and in
dispensable business houses and institutions,
and by adding our mite, be enabled to gaze
with satisfaction on their prosperity and per
petuity. Scabs are to be despised. Malicious
prosecutors should be drummed out of all re.
spectacle circles. We have some of these
poisonous takers in our midst. They are to
be found everywhere. We mean to devote
some space to them hereafter, regardless of
consequences. Keep your eye on them and
their sly stories.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07

LAST week we made mention of the death
of Matthew Giffin, which took place on the
Gath ult., and his remains were inferred at
Pleasant Hill on the following day. Mr.. G.
was GO years of age, and was one of the early
settlers Of York township. For many years
he was a consistent member of the Q. P
church, and was generally respected by those
who knew him.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07
"H Z
Cincinnati Gazette
Established I793,
Prices Reduced for 1888.

The GAZETTE has been in existence fol
about IS years, and its prosperity aptly Illus
trates the general growth OF American jour
naltsm; for no paper in the West mas attain
ed similar circulation among people OF re-
speciality and intelligence. Its standard Is
therefore, far above the average, and as TeG
newspaper it acknowledges no superior.
AS political paper the GAZETTE is Re
publican; It's ability and its integrity are re-
cognized and unquestioned, ,akd 1t has enation
al reputation for Its fearlessness and fairness
in the discussion of political questions.
As commercial paper it has long been re
garded as the standard. and 1t will maintain
that position.
As an agricultural paper its value is seen In
its voluminous correspondence from prGcttcd
farmers who make 1t their medium for ex
changing views and intelligence.
AS literary paper 1t is not unmindful o.
the wants OF the family.
The GAZETTE contains more reading mat
ter than any other Cincinnati paper, and the
character of its contents preclude| any com
parfson oft with the trashy cheap papers thai
are continually springing up. s-f-
Choice stories, poetry and miscellaneous
matter interesting to young and old, have al
ways been prominent features OF the GAZETTE
but increased prominence Will be given To
them during the coming year.
Each edition of the GAZETTE contains
pages, printed from stereotype plates, which
render Its typographical execution equal
to any newspaper published In the world
The GAZETTE, therefore, is the newspaper
for the Farmer, the Mechanic. the Manufactu
rer, Banker, Merchant, and Professional Man
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07
sHERtFF'S SALE.
BELMONT COMMON PLEAS.
James P. Ferguson, Exr,
VS..
ElIzhaheth Hamilton ct 81.

Elizabeth Hamilton ct 81.
DY virtue of an order Of sale in the above
D case ISSUED and to me directed from the
Court OF Common Pleas Of Belmont county,
Ohio, will offer for sale at the door Of the
Court House, ia st. Clairsville, said county. on
Monday, December o. 1878,
at the hour of o'clock M on said day, the
following described premises, TO wit:
Situated In the township of Richland, county
of Belmont and State of Ohio, being the north
west quarter OF section 2I, township 4. range
1, beginning for the same ON the west bound
ary OF said quarter A poles from the center oi
the National Road, being the southwest corn
er of Dennis Quinlan's lot; thence south 62.65
poles to lands formerly owned by Jesse Msgee
inow Henry Pickering6 thence with the same
north SO east 80 poles to the southwest corner
OF lands formerly owned by John Greenleal
now Alex KiRg). from which white oak 81
inches in diameter bears south 75o west q
links and one other white oak "a inches In
diameter bears north 10 east 26 links; thence
north 1911 poles to the southeast corner Of
John Rotmer's lands; thence west with said
Rotmeir and Quiplan's line so polesI to the
place OF beginning. containing IL acres, be
the same more or less.
Appraised at 500.
Terms of Sale-C Cash,
WIN g. KINNEY, sherif.
Mitchell, Atty. III. TS-5t.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07

A report comes to Nashville, Tenn,
from reliable sources, of an exodus o
negroes living in the neighborhood of
Celina, on the Upper Cumberland. 1t
il stated they. have received notice to
quit the State within certain time
from some persons whose names they
refuse to give for fear Of harm. Many
of them have crossed the river on their
way to some distant place.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07

MRs. ELIZABETH KING, aged 76 years,
widow of the late Andrew King, died of
pneumonia, early on Sunday morning, just
one week and few hours after the death of
her husband. Deceased was faithful mem
Der of the L. P Church and much esteemed
BY her acquaintance. The funeral was attend
ed by many friends on Tuesday, and her
remains we're inferred by the side of her
husband in the Union Cemetery. Sorrowing
relatives have the sympathy of the commu-
nifV
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07

AT meeting of the Directors of the First
National Bank of this place, on Tuesday eve
ming last, they declared their usual semi an
nual dividend of five per cent to the stock
holders, payable on demand, on and after the
18th of November. After making this healthy
place one Thousand dollars more to their al
ready twenty eight thousand surplus.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07

some three-card-monte-men at the Uhrichs.
vile Horse Fair, on Friday, feeced three
farmers out of S4OO. After the constant
warning by the local press to all classes of
citizens not to play at other peoples games
the popular verdict ought to be, ''served 'em
right"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07
ADMINISTRATORS
Sale of Real Estate.

IN PURSUANCE of an order granted by the
i Probate Court of Belmont county, Ohio, l
win offer for sale, at Public Auction, on
Tuesday. November IL, 1875,
Mt / O'Clock p. NJ. upon the premises. the fol>
lowing described Real Estate, situate In Bell
mont county. Ohio. to wit: ,o
Being a part of the south half OF sertion lS,
township B, and range 5, and beginning Tor
the same al n stake on the south boundary
line of said section, at corner OF iand owned
nv Allen Bond: running thence north 10 east
1856 90 rods to a stone: thence north ~ west
100 81 rods to a stone to a corner OF land owned
by Samuel McKisson; thence south Ho east
1871 90 rods to q stake on the south boundary
Of said section; thence south S91So east SO 30
rods 10 the place of beginning. containing
78 acres and 81 perches.
Appraised At $500
Terms OF Sale-One-thlrd cash, one-thlrd In
one year and one-third in two years, with In
terest on deferred payments, to be secured oy
NOBLE II. TAYLOR,
Admir- OF Isaiah Fields, decd.
lO-l0 7S-5t.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07
READ the prospectus of the n. Y. Sun. Ii
is lively paper.

The slander suit of Mrs. Sophia McGrew
of Bridgeport, against John H. Watkins, has
been engaging the attention Of the Court and
curious during the past five days. 1t is suit
for $4,000 damages, sustained by reason, 1t
is alleged. of the nasty words spoken of plain
tiff. Arguments of council will probably
conclude to day and the case be glen to the
jury.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07

Two hundred and fifty-eight cases are
docketed for the November term of Common
Please Court, of which 246 are civil and IL
criminal. Eight of said criminal cases are
from indictments under the liquor laws.
Among the civil cases are II for divorce
TCambridga Jeffersonian
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07

Way suffer with pain in the back when
there is remedy? The Barosma, or Buchu,
Back-ache, Liver and Kidney Cure never
fails to relieve Inflammation or soreness in the
lumbar region, caused by a strain, cold, or
female weakness, as hundreds testify every
day. We do not recommend il for all dis
eases, only the above, as it acts directly on
the liver and kidneys. Prepared and sOlG hv
drug business Titusville, Pa. Price 81 0C
per bottle. For sale by L. H. Patterson, St.
Clairsville, Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07
The Cleveland Herald of Monday has the

The Cleveland Herald of Monday has the
following:
Last Wednesday man came to the Ameri-
can House and registered himself as Frank
Walter, from Belmont, o. He deposited with
the clerk large square parcel, neatly done
up in shawl strap, that being the only bag
gage he had with him. He stayed at the
house three or four days, and made no sign of
cash. The proprietor of the house at last be-
came suspicious and opened the package, and
found four empty paper boxes. He called in
an officer and to him Walters told rather
crooked story, that induced the officer to ar
rest him on suspicion. He was locked up on
the charge of obtaining board on false repre-
sentations, giving his name as Frank Carmen,
Bellevue, o. In his pockets were a lot of
tools, showing him to be machine repairer
The proprietor of the house did not care to
have him arrested, but the officer concluded
to take him in as suspicious character.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07

A. G. Hamilton, a crippled soldier OF
the Dayton Home, who hal been
working out for several months and
was returning to the Home Thursday
night with his pay, was waylaid and
robbed, as he says, o. $3.50, some blank
cts and other things.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07
New Advertisements.
Administrator,s Notice.

NOTICE is. hereby given that IN the Probate
~ Court of Belmont county, Ohio. the under
signed was appointed and qualified AS Ad'
IN Illustrator OF the estate of James Bonifant.
decd, late o. said county.
All persons indebted TO said estate are re-
Quested to make Immediate payment, and
those having claims against said estate will
present them duly authenticated for settle
ment. A. j. HOGUE,
H.. '7S--3t. AdministI ator.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07

A NEW Sunday paper will be published in
Wheeling at an early date, to be called the
Su1day Newsletter. 1t will be edited by
Mr.. s. A. Kepner, the foreman of the daily
Register, and Richard Robinson, a compositor
on the same paper, will be ''ye local" Sue
cess and prosperity attend you, boys.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07

A RAID was made last Thursday on all
houses of improper character, in Steubenville,
and a complete bevy of fallen sisters were
bound over to meet the Probate Judge. The
next evening the authorities further came
down upon retailers of liquor, ,tothe number OF
twelve or fourteen, who were bound over on
their own recognizances.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07

Ten SHARES of Ricland Building Associa,
tion Stock, held by Samuel Stilwell, will be
offered for sale at the Office of D. D. t. Cow
en-, in St. Clairsville, Ohio, between the
hours of 6 o'clock p. NJ and o'clock P. NJ,
On Saturday, December Z, 1873. By order
of the Board. (o315t) F. VI. COwEN, Sec'y.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07
Sweet OdOrs.

Almost every flower that possesses desira.
ole odor is used in the Unique Perfumes made
by DR.. Price. 1t is from these rich blossoms
that DIR. Prices perfumes obtain their pecu
liar sweetness and floral character. His Flo
raj Riches, Pet Rose, Hyacinth and Alista
Bouquet are the fashionable odors.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07

The District Conference of the NJ. E.
Chur n is to hold its sessions in Bellaire from
the 10Th to the 21st insts. DR.. Dashiell, of
New York, one of the Secretaries Of the NJ
E Missionary Society, is expected to be pres
ent and talk about missions.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07

Four contiguous Synods of the Presbyteri
an Church, representing Pittsburgh, Erie
Cleveland and Columbus, will assemble il
Pittsburgh on the 18th of this month. The
object of the convocation is prayers for 6
spiritual revival, there and throughout the
world,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07

NOTHING has yet been heard from the gang
of burglars who ''skipped" the town a short
time ago. 1t is likely they are not aware
they are wanted. Prosecutor Eaton pays but
little attention to such small affairs.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07

FATAL ACCIDENT.-On Thursday of last
week while Jefferson Giff1n, of York town.
ship, was engaged in ''driving up horses for
working purposes, and when short distance
from the house was fatally kicked in the
breast by al old mare. His aunt ran to his
assistance and inquired if he was badly hurt,
and be answered ''yes," and when asked
where, put his hand up to his breast and i'm
medately expired. Deceased was about sew
eDteen years old, and the only son of Mrs.
Sarah Giffin, relict of John Giff1n deceased,
and was her only help, and was nephew of
A Giffin of this place. He was young man
of good qualities and highly respected by all
who knew him.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07

We notice that l. Ii. Patterson the Drug
gist of this place, has added 10 his large stock
of goods the very valuable Home Medicines,
prepared by E. K. Thompson, Titusville, Pa.
His Barosma in particular, is having large
sale all over this and adjoining States. Its
merits as Liver and Kidney cure being ac-
knowledged wherever it is knaEn.