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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12

AT the Eastern Ohio Teachers Associa-
ton held at Cambridge November 29th and
Both, temporary organization Of the In
graded School Section, for the 18th Congress
sional District of Ohio, was effected
The organization is provisional only.
A meeting for Belmont county, of those in
terested in education, was called at St. Glars.
vile at O'Clock on Saturday and Prof. ]. NJ.
Yarnell, of Barnesville, was designated as
President of called meeting, and Prof. d. P.
Pratt, of Bridgeport, Secretary. Owing to
the teachers examination held in the High
School room. the organization was not called
to order until 2:30 P. M, by the President.
The Secretary being absent, Prof. Charles r.
Shreve, of Martins Ferry, was chosen Secre
tary pro TEN.
The real object of the organization is to de
wise some means by which the condition OF
our country schools can be improved-can bt
made to compete in some manner with our vii
luge and city schools.
Judge R. E. Chambers opened the meeting
with pointed remarks concerning the need O
improvement in the condition Of country
schools.
Rev. Chalfant, of Martins Ferry, was intro
duced as having lived in Pennsylvania a
the time of the Inauguration of the County
Superintendency System. He affirms that i
has done wonders for the country schools o
the Keystone State, which, at the time of tn
adoption of the system were of a lower char
acter than the same schools of Ohio.
Remarks were made by Prof Shreve, o
Martins Ferry; j. w. Hunter, of Glencoe
Mr.. Clarke, of Richlsnd township; Mr.. Kirk
of Flushing, and Mr. Harris, of Somertou
The general tone of the meeting was i
favor of County Superintendency.
No definite programme having been pre-
pared, it was determined to adjourn the NEE
ing to convene at the same place on Saturday
Jan. 4th, at IL o'clock The subject to I
considered is of sufficient Importance to il
sure large attendance and free interchang
OF opinion.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12
County Commissioners.

The Board of County Commissioners met
in regular session on Monday, Dec. 2d. The
official bond of |. J. Potts, Commissioner
elect, having been accepted and approved, he
qualified according to law and took his sea. as
member of the Board.
Board of Commissioners reorganized by
electing A W. Anderson President of the
Board
Official bonds of E. B. Kennedy, Coroner
elect, Samuel Hilles, Sheriff elect; Thomas
Cochran, Probate Judge-elect; VIM. Parkin-
son, Infrmary Director elect, were approved
and accepted.
Auditor was authorized to contract for
cleaning vault of public privy.
The Commissioners and Treasurers of
Bridgeport Free Turnpike, filed their annual
report which was found correct.
The Commissioners and the Treasurers of
the Ohio Valley Pike, submitted their annual
rep rts, which is found correct. Said Com
missiOncrs make application 10 surrender said
pike to the Board of County Commissioners,
which was ordered placed on file. The Board
propose to view the road and make further
report at March session.
Auditor Was authorize TO advertise in tie
St. Clairsvllle Gazette and BELMONT CHRoNI-
GLE four weeks, for sealed proposals for de
livering and breaking stone on National Road
upon estimate of Superintendent Frasher;
bids to be received at March session.
Nathaniel Taylor was authorized to make
rip rap walls at south abutment of bridge on
CadiZ Pike and report chst of same to Auditor
Proposal of Drs. h. & j. E West, to serve
as physicians to County Jail one year for $40,
was accepted.
/ Sheriff Kinney reported amount of fines
collected during year ending Sept. 1, 1873, al
Sl01 95: Report found correct.
r A Dinsmore was authorized to repair
bridge at Cunnard's crossing on Wheeling
creek.
Commissioner Anderson was authorized tC
examine repairs to Bridge at Deep Run.
Auditor was authorized to publish Annua
Report of Coanty Commissioners N the st
Clairsville Gazette and BELMONT CHRoSICLE
together with the report of the Court Com
mittee of examination.
Andrew Douglas aid others, presented pc
tition for the erection of a bridge across
Neff's Saw-mill Run, on road leading from
Glencoe TO Bellaire. Placed Gu file.
Board contracted with j w Yost to super
intend the building of the Chldren's Home
and agreed TO pay said Yost per cent. of th,
cost of the building, in consideration of hi
services as architect and superintendent.
Board visited County Jail and found tht
same in fair sanitary condition.
Board examined vouchers of County Audi
. tor for orders issued since last session ant
found the same correct in all respects.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12

JOHN V. HART, who for the past year and
more has been manager Of the Bellaire s.
st. Clairsville Narrow Gauge road, bas re-
signed his position to accept the General Su'
perintendency of the Bellaire & S. W. road,
and will go to his new post on next Monday.
Mr.. Hart has performed good service for the
B. & st. C. company, in bringing the road up
to good condition. He is thoroughly com
petent man, possessing large knowledge of
railroading and Just such man as our B. & S.
W. friends need to dig item out of the mud.
Hart can do it if any one can. 1t is the in
tention of his company to place their road i'll
order for the passage of trains as far as
Jacobsburg at once.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12

Trains leaving Columbus at 40 p m and
6 % m, run daily.
Through Chicago Express leaves Columbus
daily except Sunday at 5 40 D m, with sleeps
Ing cars attached and arrives in Chicago at
so next morning. Berths can be secured in
advance at Union Depot Ticket Office, Colum~
bus.
Pullman's Palace Drawing Roam Sleeping
Cars through without change from Steuben~
VILE and Columbus to Cincinnati Louisville
Indianapolis and st Louis.
For through Tickets, Baggage Checks, Sleep
Ing CaL accommodations, and any further in
formation, apply TO JOS NJ BELLEVILLE,
Ticket Agent at Pan Handle Depot, foot of
Eleventh street, or City Ticket Office, under
McLure House, Wheeling.
ID W CALDWELL
Genl Manager, Columbus, o.
NJ FELTON,, Jr,
Gen1 Supt, Pittsburgh, Pa.
WI OBRIEN,
Cen1 Pass. and Ticket Agent, Columbus o.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12

On last Saturday Henry and Joseph Over
baugh. sons of Lewis Overbeugh, residing a
couple of miles north of town, engaged in an
altercation on the public road, near Gomery's
tunnel, during which it is alleged, Henry
struck Joseph with loaded cane, and frac
tured the parietal bone of his skull. On
Monday Henry was arrested and taken before
Squire Neiswanger, who held him in the
sum of $50, to appear on Wednesday, al
which time he appeared and was fined ten
dollars and costs, for assault and battery. DR..
John Thompson, the attending physician on
the wounded man, informs us the wound is
an ugly one. 1t is by no means certain that
it will not prove fatal.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12
.-N~s--

THE Council at its meeting on Tuesday
evening, passed an ordinance which will be
found in our advertising columns, to regulate
Billiard rooms. Such rooms will not be per-
mitted to be open except between the hours
of A. NJ. and P. NJ. Minors under IS are
prohibited from fFequenting such room OF
playing at Billiards. A license of $50 annu:
ally is required to be paid by the keeper OF
such room fine of from one to five dollars
is the penalty for the violation of the ordi-
nance, and in default of payment of such, the
chain-gang is to receive the victim. Our Bill
lard room is now regulated.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12

Docs raided a flock of fifty sheep, last Fri
day night, belonging to Daniel Steenrod, east
of town, killing ten and wounding thirteen
others. Besides these, nine of the flock have
disappeared and cannot be found. 1t is clear
that worthless CANNES are too thick in this
country. 1t strikes us now that Daniel would
be entitled to draw on the County Treasurer
for the amount of his damages. How is that !?
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12

NICHOLAS IMaoFF left'his horses and wag,
on standing unhitched and unguarded on the
street, ''just for a few minutes" on Monday
evening, but when he looked out to see them,
they were on the fly, homeward bound.
Nicholas ran too, and said "Whoa' whoa
divers timcs-but they didn't whoa Frank
and Coleman Magee, meeting them at the
west end OF town, pulled their team to the
road side, and one of the boys very boldly,
and with mastery knowledge of such danger
GUS undertakings, got one of the runaways by
the bit, and never let loose till he brought him
to stand still-and Imhoff was glad. Moth
ing broke
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12

THE readers of the CHRONICLE are invited
to peruss the announcement of the Cincinnati
Commercial in this paper. The Commercial
is one of the most enterprising newspapers il
the West 1t is always laden with the --latest
news, both domestic and foreign-it contain:
full accounts of the debates and proceeding:
in Congress and the Legislature when these
bodies are in session-accurate financial ant
market reports, and fresh able editorials OF
current events.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12
Administrators A Notice.

OOTICE is hereby given that In the Probate
IN Court OF Belmont county. Ohio.the uDder
signed was appointed and qualified as Ad-
OF the estate of Matthias Myers
deed, late of said county.
All persons indebted to said estate are re
uuested to make immediate payment, and
those having claims against said estate Will
present them duly authenticated for settle
ment. ~ ShANNOcs Aunr'
u-2l, 'TS-St.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12
ExECuTOR,s NOTICE.

NOTICES hereby given that in the Probate
~ Court OF Belmont county. Ohio, the under
signed was appointed and qualified as Ex-
ector of the estate of Samuel Russell, ST, decd,
late Of said county.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
uuested to ma Immediate payment, and
those having claims against said estate will
present them duly authenticated, for settle
ment ROBERT RUSSELL.
ll.2l '7S-3t EXT.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12
Important.

THE death of Robert Kerr, Jr., occurred al
4 o'clock on Sunday morning. For many
months his life had been despaired Of, but re
Gently his friends, owing to the apparent i'm
provement in his health had some reason to
hope that he might yet recover. On Thurs
day be was taken with violent hemorrhage
of the bowels and stomach, and no relief was
permitted him until death came. Deceased
lacked sixteen days of being 40 years of age
Of him nothing but good can be said. He
was dutiful son to aged parents who still
survive him, faithful and tender husband,
an affectionate parent, good citizen, kind
neighhor and an exemplary christian. His
funeral took place On Monday and his remains
were followed to their last resting place il
Union cemetery by many friends who deeply
lament his demise.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12
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'
ministratol OF the estate Of James Bonlfant,
decd, late oi said county.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
duested to make Immediate payment, and
those having claims against said estate will
present them duly authenticated for settle
ment. A. j. HOGUE.
III '7S--3t Administrator.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12

THE County Infrmary has about ninety in
mates, twenty of whom are children. For the
last six months the Infrmary Directors have
paid out but $50 outside of what the farm
has produced. Some little difference between
that 81, 700 paid over what the farm pro-
,duced, the last year it was under control OF
Democratic Directors. Caldwell Republican.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that in the Probate
In Court OF Belmont county, Ohio. the under
signed was appoiu ted and qualified as E1ecu-
Tor o the estate of Andrew King, decd, late
of Belmont county.
All persons Indebted to said estate are re-
ouested to make Immediate payment, and
those having claims against said estate will
present them duly authenticated for settle
ment. hlNG,
II.1I n Executor.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12

NJ. T. STIDD, young man connected with
the Singer Machine agency, of Bellaire, was
arrested and had hearing before Mayor Cas-
sci. on Monday, charged with the embezzle
ment of about $50 of the company's funds.
In default of bail he was brought to jail in
this place, but was released yesterday on ac'
coynt of q defective NIT timus.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12
weeler.CIeaner. Purer.

Refined and intelligent ladies use DR.. Price:
Unique Perfumes, Alista Bouquet or Pet
Rose. Such ladies have tastes for the beauti-
full, prove aifectionate companions, and will
keep well-odored households. To the lower
orders all smells are alike; it is the sweeter,
cleaner, purer, that enjoy DR.. Prices ricl
odors
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12

WHEN a corporation order, all properly
signed up, calling for certain amount OF
ducats. is presented TO the corporation treas
urer, it is surprising with what degree of
complacency be can put his thumbs through
the arm-holes of his vest, bulge out his chest,
mingle his tears with theirs and whisper ''nO
funds" His purse is like the one Lazarus
used to carry-not dropsical in appearance.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12
DIR. Prices Special FlavOring
ENlraCFS

Vanilla, Lemon, and al extracts used in
iavoring ice cream, jellies, cakes, etc., are
acknowledged, by the best housekeepers il
the land, to be the finest havors made
Strange that persons will use worthless ex-
tracts when such natural lavors as DIR. Prices
are to be had
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12

HERE are some of the predictions of few
of our exchanges for the present winter: "a
soft winter and bottomless roads," ''twenty-
two SHOWS this winter" "a very cold and Sc
we're winter" ''but very little snow will fall
this winter" &c. Take your choice.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12

READ the new advertisement of George R.
Taylor & Co., the popular dry goods mer-
chants of Wheeling. If you want a hand
some, substantial and useful holiday present
for yourself or friends, you can obtain it at
Taylor's.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12
New Advertisements.
AN ORDIN NANCE



SECTION /. Be 1t ordained by the Council of
the Incorporated Village of St Clairsvile, that
1t shall be unlawful for any owner or keeper
ofa billiard table at any grocery other bubble
place, to keep the same open after the hour OF
o CLOCK P. NJ, or open the same before the hour
OF o'clock A NJ. on each day and any person or
persons violating any of the provisions of this
sectioI shall on conviction thereof before the
Mayor, be fined In any sum not e xceedi e five
dollars nor less than one dollar, and pay all
costs of prosecution.
SEC 2. That il shall be unlawful for any
owner or keeper of a billiard table at any
grocery or other public place. or any owner or
keeper OF a billiard saloon, to permit or suffer
anv minor under The age OF eighteen years to
play at the game of billiards in such grocery,
sa loon or public place, or upon such billiard
table, or 10 remain, or be in or upon the
premises so occupied by him as such billiard
saioon. or in which shall be such billiard ta-
BILE aforesaid. while playing at billiards is
going on; every such person or persons so of
Tending shall upon conviction before the
Mayor be fined in any sum not exceeding five
dollars nor less than.one dollar, together wit b
ali costs of prosecution.
SIC, 8. That it shall be unlawful for any
owner or keeper ofany billiard table to keep
or exhibit the same Tor the purpose of betting
or gam bling. or allow the same TO be used for
any such purpose; any person or persons SO
offending shall upon conviction thereof before
the Mayor, be fined iD any sum not exceeding
i've dollars nor less than one dollar. and pay
oil costs of prosecution.
SEC. 4. That any owner or keeper of a billiard
table or tables sh all pay lie lnSe of fifty dol
lars per year, quarterly in advance, and in
case snch payments are not made the Marshal
shall be required to ci ,se such establish IN ent
SEC. 3. That whenever aDv person or per-
sons shall have been convicted of any off nee
against and any OF the provisions OF tf is ordi-
nance shall neglect or refuse TO a The fine
assessed at the time of said couVIstion, to-
gether with all costs OF prosecution or
cause the same to be paid. or secured TO be
paid, such offender OF offenders shall be take n
Into custody and kept at hard labor Oh u Q
chain gang. under the direction of the Mar
shal or deputy Marshal of said village. and
| Fr- lnlNs
offenders, shall be allowed At the rate of Is
cents per day, to be applied to the payment
| OF said fine aud costs, until the same shall be
| fully paid.
SEC. q, This ordinance shall take effect and
| be in force from and after December y, 1878.
| HENRY NJ. DAVIES, Mayor,
R R BARRETT Clerk. l-l2 IL.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12

Rev. A. II. NoRCRoss last week shot doe
in the mountains in Somerset county, Penn.
He and his fellow hunters sent il here by ex
press to Col Taylor. 1t was neatly dressed
by Sam Bratton, and attracted considerable
attention in this deerless vicinage.
Times, 5th inst
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12

Our Col. c. L. Poorman made temper
ance speech, last week, before large audi
ence In Lincoln Hall, Washington City. The
city press speaks of his speech in the highes'
terms of commendation.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12
Come and See EIsS

The finest line of Holiday Goods in the
city of Wheeling is now opened by John
Friedel, which comprises
$50 different styles of Vases,
100 different styles of Cologne Sets,
$50 different styles of Motto Cups,
75 different styles of Mugs.
A full line Of all kinds of staple and fancy
goods belonging to the crockery trade too nu
merous to mention here, are offered at the
very lowest prices. An early call is solicited
from all. Don't forget the place,
JoHN FRIEDEL,
113O Main Street. Wheeling. w. Va
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12

TIE Steamer, Brazil, carried from Boston
Nov. 10Th, one hundred and fifty three head
of fat cattle, and several hundred head of fat
sheep, consigned for London markets. They
landed every one in first class condition Dec.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12

JOHN j. POWELL was re elected to the office
of Justice of the Peace in Bellaire, last week,
to fill the vacancy caused by the absence OF
Justice /. d. Meek. Esq. Powell has here,
tofore filled the office credtably, and will
during the present term no doubt keep solid
record.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12

Dr. E. E. CoBURN, Resident Dentist No
1924 Market street, Wheeling, w. Va, vii
visit Belmont, Deco inter 5th e'd remsin
davs; Morristown the 10th, and lemain
days; Louisville the 18th, aud remain 2 days;
Flushing the 18th, and remain days; ST..
Clairsville the 2lst, and remain days. A
st udent wanted at the Wheeling office.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12
Master Commissioners Sale.

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Thomas LightfOot
VS..
VIM X Tlptdn ct al.
DY virtue Of an order OF sale in the above
ID case issued and 10 me directed from the
Court of Com umon Pleas OF Belmont county.
Ohio, will offer for sale on the Premises, on
Tuesday, January Ia, 1879,
At the hour ofI O'Clock afternoon, on said
dev, the following described premises, to wit:
Situate in the township of Warren. county
of Belmont and State of Ohio. and known as
part of the north half dissection No. l5.town-
ship and range g. being the north half of Lot
MOI of tract of land surveyed and plated by
one Ohalkley Dawson. fer Upton Price, the
18th day of August, 1874, containing One Acre
of Land the same being adjoining the town
of GAINESVILLE, Belmont county Ohio.
Appraised at 800.
Terms of Sale-Cash. -
Nv SHANNON,
l2-I2 7S5t Master Commissioner.
lanes Atty.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12

A MUSICAL entertainment for the benefit of
the West End NJ. E. church, Bridgeport, is in
process of preparation, and the best talent Of
the community is in it, which insures its com
plete success.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12

JOHN T. Peck, of Louisa CO., Iowa, is look
ing over the hills of old Belmont once more.
John has hosts of friends and relatives along
Wheeling creek, and will not be entirely for
gotten among the members of Co. A, 25th O..
vi. lie is now one of the well to-do farm
ers of his neighborhOod.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12
Now is the Time. Sure.

To make purchases for the Holidays, and
McMonies' is the place to go. He has fine,
fresh confections, toys, toilet sets, vases, no.
tions, and an endless variety of articles to
please the large aud small people, just re-
aaiuaI
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12
IlaSter commissioners Sale
BELMONT COMMON PLEAS.
Mary T Q Roge ct al.
VS.

Philip Frazier.
pY virtue OF an order of'sale in the above
Court of Common Pleas of Belmont county,
Ohio. will offer Tor sale at tho door OF the
Court House, in st Clairsville, said county, on
Wednesday,, January l5. 1879,
at the hour OF O'Clock p. NJ. on said day, tine
following described premises. viz:
Situated In an addition to Bellaire City, laid
out from the estate OF John IL Heaton, decd
being Lot No. 4, adjoining and Immediately
south OF the lot of Jonathan Shupe, and west
OF the track of the Railroad, In the
county OF Belmont aforesaid, and being de>
signated on the plat OF said addition TO Bell
aire City as Lot No, 4.
1 Terms Of Sale-Cash.
| Appraised at 500 -
| WSHANNON,
| Master Com issioner.
Cowen, Atty. 1912 '7S ST.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12

A four-year- child of John Kemp, re-
siding in the southeast part of Goshen town
ship, fell into tub of boiling water, on Fri
day, and was scalded so severely that it died
on Sunday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12

TEE old established house of Messrs. Hor-
ace Waters & Sons New York, is meeting the
public more than half way in their Holiday
.ufTer for Pianos and Organs. 1t seems ia
credible that such instruments can be sold al
the prices named in their advertisement which
aDpears in another column.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12

AT the Bible Society meeting on last Sun,
day evening. A. T. McKelvy was chosen Pres
ident of the Branch Society rice R. E. Cham
bers declined. The other officers remain the
same as last year
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-12-12

The Monroe County Commissioners at their
session last week, under the law passed last
winter, allowed bills to nine different parties,
amounting to $1S5, for sheep killed and
wounded by dogs.