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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-08-01
soLoMUN's CORNER.

If your hair Ia comm. out or tuin-
ing gray, do not murmur over q mis-.
fortune you can so easily avert. AYERS
HAIR VIGoR will remove the cause Of
your grief by restoring your hair to Its
natural color, and Herewith your good
looks and good nature. t,.fr.
Minister Noyes and his son sailed for
Europe on Saturday last per steamer
City Of Richmond. The General takes
his reputation back with him Ia an ex.
cellent state Of preservation. .a .''ig
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-08-01

WHAT do the Nationals want to In
crease the volume of paper money for
when 1t is 80 plenty at the present time
that the people are ready to lend 1t iu
large quantities to the Government at
four per cent. interest? Anybody that
wants money now can get 1t If they
can give good security. They never
can get 1t otherwise, no matter how
much the volume of currency may be
increased, except when 1t becomes
valueless, as 1t would If the projects OF
the National leaders were carried out.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-08-01

THEsuppression OF all freedom and
fairness of election, and the control Of
the State governments obtain by tered.
ror, Intimidation, violence, murder, and
fraud, is Wanted in the ears of the
American people by the Democracy as
"IOcal self pOyernmeut.n
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-08-01

SIX months OF Democratic rule In
Ohio produced but one reform measure
that has attracted the attention OF the
press In other States. That measure is
the Democratic law destroying the
Soldiers Orphans Home.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-08-01

JEFF. DAVIS declared In his speech
the other day that the Southern States
were still in the same attitude on the
question of State rights that they held
before the war; and South Carolina re-
spouds promptly to the sentiment.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-08-01

THE Ohio Labor Reformers, In their
platform Of July %. substantially say
that there are wrongs OF capital and
property which justify the demands ei
Communists for an equal division Of
property.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-08-01

TINE was when 1t TOOK two $40 bills
to buy 9 barrel of flour. Now you can
bay barrel of -four for one $40 bill and
have 81 left to purchase provisions or
clothing. These are the kind OF dollars
the laboring man wants.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-08-01

THf four per rent. bonds ara selling
this country at the rate Of from o ne
to two millions q week. The credit OF
the Government must be good, and
money very plenty.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-08-01

THE Potter Committee were glad to
get away from the Musquitos and
witnesses at Atlantic City; both were
exceedingly annoying TO them.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-08-01
UNIONTOWN.

THE ECLIPSE was not visible here
on the 29th inst. A pleasant shower of
rain was falling at the time, which de-
lighted the hearts of our citiZhns moi e
than total eclipse Of both sun and
moon.
THIS LOCALITY has not been visited
by rain for long season until the pres
ent writing. The rain fall has been
local and has been abundant in sections
perhaps only o mile or SD distant-and
just east of US the drcuth has been exces-
sive. Peaches were drying upon the
trees; all kinds of garden stuff wither~
ed up, aud there were serious appre-
tensions Of permanent injury to all
kinds Of fruit.
The HARVEST has been safely gath.
cred in, and although the heat was
very great (960) we learned OF very few
being injured by 1t or being 'Of work.
on account OF 1t.
Mr.. Jas. M. ROGERS has resigned
his position as agent for the G. 4 P.
Railroad, which he has filled Rccepta.
bly, to sll concerned for thirteen years.
The Wsllsville papers compliment
him highly, and say he twill 90 into
ithe mercantile business out West"
We fancy that he will take a sample
OF dry goods with him that will not be
on sale. Mr.. r. Is well known In this
county.
PERSONS HERE who had formed ac-
quaintance with Mr.. G.. Kane the
genial gentlemanly Real Estate Agent
who paid our town short visit will
regret to know that he has been called
to mourn the death of his Mother
which took place last week. She was
known as Christian Lady of high
social standing.
PREsBYTERY of the Associate Re.
formed Church South, will convene In
this place on the 9th Prox. Sermons at
IL o'clock by Rev. J. G. Myers.
A FIRE broke out In the Tailor Shop
of ]. w. Conley, but was subdned in a
short time and with but slight damage.
A fire also broke out in hay field but
was extinguished just in time to save
the crop of hay which would soon have
become ignited.
soLoMUN's CORNER.
D. Anew York City Is the Entire
pot of the United States.
OFF.-COuld not ask for space to
describe the places we have visited, or
advise. Every one to his own pleasure
is the best plan. We have no doubt
but II you make request Of the pub
fishers of the "Hair Pin," New Athens,
Ohio, they will furnish you with
little book entitled "Where to go and
how to 60 It,"
l.. H. asks.-"A goose Is q Tailor's
implement; If you wish to order two Of
these from hardware Merchant in
what form should your order be
written? We will defer answering,
until we hear from some of the readers
of this paper-and then If space admits
the answers will be printed. . r
H
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-08-01

The Nationals of Toscarawas county
nominated mixed ticket on the 9th.
AT Cleveland, Saturday, Rarus trot.
ted three heats, Gne mile each, In 2:l4f,
2:l6 and 2l4, equal 10 the fastest on
record, ,,H.is.l. ~ Eft ,.ait' iI a. ii
= -.-.-n.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-08-01

"TaR Ohio Idee" being new to Sena'
tor Thurman, he will study 1t until
the 18th OF August, when he will strike
the keynote.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-08-01

THE Industries Of some OF our prInci.
pal manufacturing m towns have for some
time past been reviving to such an ex-
tent as TO inspire the belief that we
have really passed the crisis, and that
with the advent of cool weather we
shall have business brisk and lively as
iniyears gone BY Phila. Sunday Press.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-08-01

Figures West Of Bellaire inclusive are
Columbus time; figures East of Wheeling in
elusive, Baltimore time.
ZANRsvILLB AoOoMMODATIoN leaves Zanes-
vile daily except Sunday at 6. Is A. NJ, and ar
rives at Columbus at 9.15 A. N. Stopping at
all Stations.
Fast Express runs daily. Express daily on
Central Ohio Division; daily except Sunday on
Lake Erie and Chicago Division. Other
Trains daily except Sunday.
THos. P. BARRY, Western Pass'r Ag't, Gin
cinnati.
L. NJ. COLE, Genl Ticket Ag't, Baltimore.
c. H. HUDSON, Sup't Trans. Ohio Division,
Chicago.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-08-01

The wheat crop In Minnesota is
proving sad disappointment. There
had been such extravagant hopes raised
from the great promise early In the
season that the farmers feel as blue
over a fair average yield as they
ordinary would over complete fall
ure. The yield in the majority OF
counties reported will be only an
average. while in some 1t Is slightly
below the average. s.s... ... f.'.. =.
Richard Wells, a Baltimore & Ohio
brakeman, was Instantly killed by the
cars at Mansfield on the 9th inst. 81
The Republicans OF Wayne county,
this State, unanimously recommend
Major McKinly for Congress. ,lggI
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-08-01
new Rich aLill!.

Parsons Purgative Pills make New Rich
Blood, and will completely change the blood
person who will take pill each night from
to II weeks may be restored to sound health,
II snch thing is possible. sent by mail for
Me.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-08-01

Kearney, the California sgitator. has
arrived In the East.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-12

G5rhan Lodge. No. 70, Of +. & A. NJ.
o. New Hampshire, gave special com
muaica,ioa on Tuesday evening, Jan. %,
on Ehicb occasion they invited Bethel
Lodge No. ~. Jefferson Lodge No. 100,
and the Lodge st Li.tle,on. n. b., 70
join them and view their worS. and enjoy
q tow bours of sweet communion to-
gelter as only Masons can. The response
10 tie invitation was general. anu some
forty or ft,y brothers gathered there and
were met OF arrival of the train by q
delegation Of their lodge, aud escorted
to ne Gorham House. where lunch was
provided, sitter which the special CON-
municA.ion was held at their bail, work
IN the third degree exempliied. and mu-
lusl congratulations exchanged. Many
features Of the New Hampshire masonic
work were extremely intcres ing to the
Maiue brethren, and were performed in
q prai5evorthy manner by GoTham
Lodge. ~ abou. low twelve We were
again escorted 10 The Gorham House,
where 81 elegant oyster and pastry sup
per Was awaiting Us, and OF which one
and al pArtook. With many toAsss, sto-
ries. and expressions Of good will ex-
pressed in a diversity OF ways, An hour
or two soon passed, and the cars were
waiting - take US back 10 our homes.
The result OF this visit will long cheer
our hearts. /. enlaEges our charity,
so..ens the bitter cares and trials of lie,
better dts US b endure adversely, and
strengthens ;he bond OF Friendship, Love
aud Truth il Us 81. May the shadows
Of our Gorham brothers never be less.
r
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-12

of the vessel. At The second sho! The
linz canght ON tho topssil guard, ard the
men on the ohip got II as soon rs hey
could. The WHIPPING aud block were
then attached and the mcn on tEo snip
begar 20 pull thom on board. when
about hIli way, The strong current sat
ting ~ tho north. broke the line. Sdch
cucuu,tance having seldom, II ut any
time previously, occurred. No horse
being available, the keeper sent t'To OF
his men back to the station for more line
and balls. the lstter having boon all shot
away. He then put on the Merriman
RUBBER suit Ohe Paul Boynton drtss) ana
made attempts 20 90 out 70 the wreck,
but found il impossible 10 pass through
the surf. lie could do nothing then OK
cept save the men as they jumped of the
vessel and came ashore on pieces oil
wreck. la this work he was helped by
his men and by persons gathered on The
beach, who ali did what they could. The
keeper was the first 10 take hold OF those
that came out OF the water, when the
others would assist in dragging them up.
lie was twice thrown down by pieces OF
wreck which came ashore with men on
them, and was injured in both legs
How many times besides he was knocked
down he could not tell. All of his crew
were wounded by pieces of wreck. Is.
G.. Brock was also wounded, and had TO
give up for while.
About ten minutes after the ioremast
of the Metropolis fell, which was at 80
D. M, the men arrived with the addl-
tional shot line and balls. The keeper
states that he was never before so ex-
hausted as when the last men from the
wreck were taken ashore. He admins
tered all the wine and brandy in the med
icine chest TO those of the wreck who
were the worst off. He dragged out the
captain of the ship and the doctor. de
was SO crippled by his exertions and In
iuries that he could scarcely return back
TO the station. He left two men there all
night, leaving the medicine chest with
directions for its use. Keeper Malachi
Corbell of station No. 5, was present
with part OF the crew, and they all as
sisted in attending 10 the sick and keep
inc up the fires for those who could not
walk TO places of shelter. All tho houses
in the vicinity were crowded with the
shipwrecked sufferers. The keeper
states that the patrol were not at fault.
The steamer came ashore In thick weaIh-
or four and a half miles from the sta'ic1,
about the time that the patrol returned
from their nights watch upon tho beach,
and the wreck ccurred before they ceuld
breakfast and set out again. In reply to
tho inquiry instituted by the General sd
perutendent. Keeper Chappell states
that he and his crew rendered all the as
si.lance they could under the circum-
stances, and that they could do no more
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-12
!, D-.r we are now having

East RETHEL.-We are now n"'"s
some very dne weather and good sielsh-
inc. and our farmers are improving 1t TO
the best of their ability.
ouite q number of our farmers are
emitting of their birch and hauling 1t 10
Newry Corner, where they get from
$3.50 to $500 per cord.
Ga,en Black recently sent his hops to
the Boston market and received D CTS u
Mound L. was the first lot sold OF those
raised in this vicinity, and will be the
las, unless they take rise.
Our schools are all progressing nne'y
under experienced teachers.
Last Thursday evening a large parry
from this place (by invita1ion) joined d
party of about fifty from Rumiord on d
sleigh-ride to the Mt. Abraham House az
Locke's Mills, where We found the pro-
prietor. ID. A. Coffin, waiting to enter
tain US in such o way as proved sailslac-
tory TO all. After choosing c. Nj. Kim
hail of East Bethel. aud E. Martin oil
Rumford as managers Tor the evening" a
grand ball commenced with a march led
by Mai. j. Richardson OF Rumiord' VINO
il "A years old, but who danced like one
in the prime OF life. A grand good time
was had, as always is the case when we
90 10 one of Cofliu's balls. u
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-12
4 Stver Reaction at ne Corners.


One thing | am certain Nv, Bascom
amt no fnanseer, nor never will be, and
| told him so. "Wat Is \ fnanseer 2' he
asked "a fuanseer," said l, assooming
the look Nv Dan'l Webster, sis a man
witch can pay his debts with nothin-s
man wieh kin GIT suthin with nothing.
The Corners then, is full Nv fnanseers'
he remarked bitterly, castin a casual
glance at his slate which wuz full enough
70 5urn over and begin on tother side.
Basc0m pintea to an immense tank which
he had erected within a few days, with a
pipe ruuDin in from the roof. 81 sha'n't
raise the price Of hkker in conscience Nv
bein paid for II in depreshiated currency I"
/ fell on Bascom's neck in an extasy Nv
delite, while the others shouted "Rah for
Bascom :" but III tell 700 wat shell do.
Do 700 see that tank p said he. May
ask wat that is for ?" | sed. THAT tank
viii ill With rane water sed he. "The
moment 700 git to payin me in silver,
she, take ont Nv each " them barrels jiSt
esggsactly three and one-ffss gallons Nv
likker and fill it with water" "Merciful
heving :" we all exclaimed, "and your Xix.
ker so week now :" "And when silver gifts
down to seventy-6ve per cent, take out
whiskey and eli her up with twenty-five
w water. Eff silver goes up shell ad
whiskey eggsactly in prOpOrshen. In short
my whiskey is jist agoin to ioller currency
ard nothin shorter. 700 fellars witch work
for wagis may SWEET, but won't" but
WOOL increase the size Nv your glasses ?
sed 1. Not any. But 700 may drink
twice ar meny times to Git the same
amount Nv drunk ez bafore BY payin fol
each drink"
Nv coorse We can't stand likker diloot'
Cd in that manner. We are willin enuf
to diloot cur currency with witch we pay
for likker full strength. We cOodent help
it but that mite we sined and sent 10 oul
representative a remonstrance agin the
Silver bill. The Corners IL now for hon
est currency. WoOd,0 wood, that we heC
some w it.-From Nasby's Letter to the
Toledo Blade.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-12

BETHEL.-Mr. Alden b. Stevens ex-
h'bited to Us cattle tie upon which he
hss a patent that is worthy the attention
OF our farmers. It combines safety,
cheapness and ease in use. Those hav-
ing the care of cattle cannot afford - do
without it. The expense is not more
thsn ten or fifteen cents creature.
j. S. Wadleigh bought o. the Chase
Bros. OF Upton twenly-three sheep
average weight 1875 lbs, price 1 IA cts.
per ID They 60 to the farm of Jarvis
/ Mains, West Bethel. w.
Feb. I've learn by one OF or old
est townsmen the fact that the winter OF
1867 was very similar to the present
one. That Writer there was no snow till
the middle OF January. About fifteen
inches OF snow fell At that time. Plow-
ing was done in every month. The
middle OF February it all disappeared &,
and farmers were again plowipg. There
was no frost in the ground and the grass
was Preen il the fields. One old farmer
tells me to look out Tor gra3shoppers
another season.
Mr.. S. A. Brock on Main Street has for
sale the Lightning Hay Knife, which is
the most perfect implement yet invented
for cutting hay from the now or bale, or
for cutting peat, muck, or turf. We have
had one in use for the past year, and we
find by actual trial it is the very best hay
knife in use. No farmer should be with
out one. Price $3.50.
The temperance meeting which was
held in the Al. L. church last Sabbath
afternoon was the largest and most en-
thusiastic that !bas been held for long
time. Rev. Mr.. Bisbee addressed the
large audience in a most pleasing and
interesting manner for about one half
hour. Among the speakers from out of
town were Bro. Young, President of E.
Livermore Reform Club, Moses C. Fos-
ter, Esq, of Waterville, Rev. Mr.. Mills,
and DR.. n. I. True.
The old folks sing at Mrs. A. o.
Straw's last Monday evening was well
attended. Uncle Tim was present, and
seemingly never enjoyed himself better.
The next one will be at the Elm House.
The Ladies' Aid Society had very
pleasing entertainment at Pattees Hall
last Wednesday evening, which proved
decided success. The evening was
pleasant, the snow glistened, bells jingled,
and from within the lighted hall some
over three hundred merry voices sounded.
We enter. What, fairy-land? No, il
was said an Afghan was to be voted 10
the handsomest man in the Hall. MIR. Z.
c. Rowe was the wonderful man, reeeiy.
ing 81 votes. Here, too, Saw-horse
was voted to the LATEST man. Mr.. o.
Littleh.le received tho largest vote
Some thirty sheet and pilow-case ladies
were bid of, from ten to seventy-iye
cents each. Are you hungry, here are
pies and cakes to tempt an epicure. and
plates heaped high. With these and
many other devices they drew some fifty
dollars from the willing crowd, and then
said goodnight. c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-12

PARIs.-Unity Clubs dramatic enter
tainment on Monday drew q crowded
house, and about City couples remained
10 dance few hours after the petlOIm-
ance. The enter,ainmeot was remaTka-
BILE free from the faults which often mar
amateur performances, and drama Tot
in itself remarkable was made accept
able through being excellentlY produced.
The entertainment was an Artistic and
financial success. Over twenty dollars
were cleared and over thirty-seven taken.
This money with what more may be
raised within three months will be ex
pended on matters of public improve
ment. The Committee on Disbursement.
TOR the present term consists Of Geo. +.
Hammond, j. c. Marble and G. II.
Watkins. The object OF the Unity Club
is 20 render ssh more attractive our vii
lage, for which nature has done so much,
by the addition of such improvements as
nature cannot supply; also to cultivate
friendly relations with ia neighbcrs by
the interchange of courtesies. 10 the
furthersnce OF these ends il is designed
that. in the private meetings st least,
such exercises shall be held as will tend
to elevate ,ae taste and cultivate social
spirit. We believe The object worthy
we know the members are devoted to It's
accomplishment.
Our manufacturing company will be-
gin operations in about two weeks.
Capt. Frank Bemis, one OF the Oldest
people in town, and man who had done
large business in his early days, died
last Saturday morning after long peri
cd of fee bleness. He was about eighty
five years OF age. The funeral was at
tended at the Cummings House. on Sun
day By Rev. NJ. Hawthorne Of Bethel.
A party from West Paris came to the
Hill Friday evening to witness sn e1hi-
bition By the So. Paris Dramatic Club.
Owing to some cause the club did not
play, and the party had poor ride for
its pains.
Rev. Mr.. Hawthorne of Bethel, occu-
pied the Baptist pulpit asst Sabbath, and
preached candid sermon upon the
claims Of Jesus Christ.
Temperance meeting Saturday evening
was slimly attended, but was very inter
esting.
An interesting and largely attended
literary entertainment was held in the
Whittemore District. Saturday evening.
Short plays, readings, recitations and
music filed the evening with amuse-
ment.
Our village schools close next Friday.
Regular meeting of Unity Club We'd
nesdsy evening at seven O'Clock. Liter
airy exercises will be the order Of the
the evening. Meeting tor members OF
the club only.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-12

OXFORD, Feb. S.-.Rev. a. a. Cleaye-
land, d. d., OF Boston, lec,ured in The
Lyceum Course on Wednesday evening,
the 3OIh nit. The lecture was fresh
and vigorous handling OF an old subject,
The Tongue" and was listened to by
large audience.
The "Oxford Amateur Dramatic AssO-
citation" gave an entertainment in tic
Methodist chu:ch last evening They
presented the drama "Out in the Streets, "
followed by the serio-comlc drama
Down by the Sea-" The parts in gen
eral were we'll rendered and elected
warm praise from those ia attendance.
The lovers OF music ave meeting
weekly under the leadership Of Dr.. Her.
sey, for the purpose Of rehesrsing No
zart's Twelfth Mass.
The mill OF the Robinson Manuiartur-
ing Co. is now running on full time, and
is turning out very superior article OF
pants cloth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-12
NORWAY, Feb. S. 1873

Mr. Editor Owing to the continued
thaw, our streets muster about as many
wheels as runners strange sight f.,
this season of the year. gentleman
and lady were riding between So. Pari,
and Norway this morning. the runners
struck q spot Of gravel and stopped
while the horse moved on with halt NJ
the crossbar. No great harm was done
however. and the damages we're soon r..
paired The sleighing on the les OF the
pond is superb, and many have prof.e5
by the sunny days (snd moony uigblA
to sleigh little time.
The high school took a ride to Oxford
Monday afternoon and visited the wooden
mills.
1t is rumored that the Norway Adrsr.
tiser is to be sold and will be put under
the care OF new editor, presumably
DR.. Lapham. who is well known among
editors in the State.
Dancing appears to be the fashion
lately. There was hop at Bears Hotel
Tuesday evening. at which five pieces q!
Chandeliers band furnished the music
That is sufficient guarantee OF the
quality OF the music, aud all the detail,
were OF d similar character.
The Uniyersalist circle met as usual
Wednesday evening at Concert Hal. aad
Thursday there was an assembly there.
Horseback riding is q popular amuso.
ment among our young men. The sol,
condition of the streets renders fail de.
void OF danger, IS some who have tiled
1t can testify.
The last lecture OF The Literary course
will be given by Mr. Denton next Wed.
nesday evening", Feb. 10. lie has TIE
reputation Of being very fine spssAer.
and this will BIO the most interesting en-.
tertainment OF the course. There are
but few unsold tickets. and these are last
disappearing.
All is quiet among the shoe mel.
Mighill Mason is established in bis new
store, and offers large and carefully
chosen assortment of hardware which be
sells a. very reasonable prices.
DR.. Sawte!le has pleasant rooms IN The
same building. where he is 10 DO found
at all hours. lie Is rapidly gaining the
confidence OF our citizens and has g con.
sIanuy increasing practice of tho tes,
kind. FACIE