Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-04-04
UNIONTO WN.

THE ELECTION to-day apparently
passed off quietly, but sly work was
done, and we suppose that more
scratching was done than at any pre-
vious election. 'Sour grapes" caused
great division of sentiment in the
Democratic ranks, and had the Repub'
licans come to the polls they could
have elected at least part OF their
ticket. However, the Democrats had
a very good ticket, and the Republi-
cans will not complain at their want OF
success in electing.
AN ESCAPED LUNATIC passed through
town a few days since; he had escaped
from the custody of his friends. and
was wandering about hatless and COW
cred with mud. Fortunately, he was
recognized and taken to where he
would be kindly cared for. 1t is sup
posed he was victim of the new sill
yer bill.
Mr.. los. FERGUSON will remove
with his family from town to morrow.
He has teen one of our best citizens
and leaves with the best wishes OF his
neighbors. He has acted as Postmas'
ter at this place for some time, aud
filled that Office to the satisfaction OF
all concerned. Mr.. Smith, OF Bridge
port, Ohio, will succeed him, and
comes highly recommended. The
kind acts of Mr.. Ferguson and family
will be remembered, and we cordially
recommend him to fellowship with his
neighbors in any locality where he
may choose to locate.
THE MILL (it is stated by Mr.. Jos.
| lConley) was entered on the night OF
the 9th, AMI quantity of flour stolen.
In their endeaVors to trace the thief
they excited suspicion against an inno'
cent party, and considerable difficulty
was likely to ensue. Happily, the
matter was arbitrated by three of our
citizens, and we understand that Mr..
Conley has agreed to eXonerate the
above party, and to make this agree
ment known in a public manner, as
many exaggerated reports to the inju'
ry of the suspected person are now
afioat.
AS PREVIOUS NOTICE was made of
the marriage of Mr.. George Lyle and
Miss Anna Ross, we will not particu'
larize but IN erely state that they are
members OF two of our most respecta'
BILE families, and that they have the
congratulations of large circle of
friends in this, their hour of-happi-
ness.
Mr.. CHAs. BARNES has purchased Of
Mr.. John Cameron % acres of land,
and will become citizen of Wheeling
township. Mr.. B. is an industrious
man who cannot fail to thrive in any
healthy locality.
Mr.. SAMUEL FENNEL has become q
citizen of this town. Mr.. F. is noted
for his success in hpndling lime stone,
and .Stephe' is remembered by all as
one of the most persistent workers in
the community.
YUBA-DAM is situated somewhe re ia
Califorusa, we believe. A poor man
had strayed away from there and loca'
ted in a fence corner above town.
When questioned he could only artic'
ulate the name of his native place
YUBA-DAM, and this was his reply to
all interrogatlons. We know that he
was not Charlie Ross, but for fear that
some other mother III Ourns her child,
we will describe a few of his most
prominent features His nose looked
like il had been put on hot and spread,
his mouth resembled an accident that
had happened all over his face, and his
head was so remote from his feet that
il he got his feet wet in the spring. he
would not sneeze until the middle OF
July. His eyes looked like two hard
boiled eggs, and his features expressed
about as lnuch warmth as a frozen
grave yard. He occupied his time by
holding on to stake, and whirling
round with the world. It was intima
ted, however, that he come 10 rent the
Pound for tramp's hotel, az when
last seen he was viewing the premises.
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