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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-06-12
County Commissioners.

The Board ordered the following levies
for the year 1879: General County fund
1.5 mills; Poor fund, 6 mills; Building
fund, mill; Bridge fund, 2 mills. To
tai, 3S mills on each dollars's valuation
of personal and real property.
Board awarded bridge contracts as
follows: Stone work for bridge at Pow
haitian to VIM. Findley at S3.37 per
yard; the bridge at Bridgeport to Chas.
Seibright at S4.45 per yard, and 5000 ex-
ira for keeping crossing open for travel,
and for bridge at Bellaire to F. T. & p.
@. Shrake at S. per yard, including all
filling, approaches and keeping roadway
open for travel The contract for the
superstructure of the bridge at Powhat-
tan was awarded to the Pittsburgh
Bridge Co., being double intersection,
high truss iron bridge of 1876 feet span,
for $4,000. Board contracted with F. T.
& p. @. Shrake to erect covered Buck
ingham bridge at Glenn's Run at $3.50
per lineal foot. Commissioner Potts was
appointed to superintend the erection of
the bridge at POwhattan and Commits
sioner Anderson to super:nted the bridge
at Bellaire.
The bid of George W. Anderson to act
as janitor Of the public buildings and
grounds for one year for $50 was ac-
cepted.
The proposal of J. C. Merritt to paint
the roof of the county jail was accepted.
Board contracted with WIN. Hardesty
to make the fill for bridge at Hardesty' s
crossing for SO.
Board contracted with T. ]. Henderson
to build bridge on Cadiz pike, near Unity
Church, for 800.
The Board allowed claims for sheep
kiIlad aa fallows.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-06-12
Murder at Benson's Ferry
A Man Shot Down while Defend
ing His Son.

Cummins' Grove, short distance
above Bellaire, was the scene of free
fight, on Saturday afternoon. between a
number of roughs who attended picnic
given by the Leisure Boat Club of
Wheeling. From what we can learn,
James Smith, son of Daniel Smith who
was shot, got into fight with man
named Nichols, and in the fracas the
latter was pretty badly beaten. By this
time Daniel Smith went in among the
fighters to care for his son, and when
Nichols saw the father advancing to-
ward him with knife in his hand, he
drew his revolver, intending to use it in
case of necessity; but at that moment
William ClatOr, Il friend of Nichols,
snatched the pistol from his grasp, and,
opening fire upon Smith, shot him, the
ball penetrating his bowels. After the
shooting, Nichols, William Clator and
his brother, Jasper, jumped upon and
beat Smith terribly about the head and
chest. On Sunday Nichols surrendered
himself to the police in Wheeling, and
on Tuesday morning the Clator brothers
surrendered to Justice Mix.
The wounded man was conveyed to
his residence across the river, and, after
suffering much pain, died ON Monday
afternoon.
On Tuesday, Justice Mix held an in
quest, which was continued until to-day
Wednesday, from which we have
learned no particulars.
The fight occurred on the river bank,
and some doubt was expressed whether
the offense was committed in Ohio or
West Virginia, whose jurisdiction ex-
tends to ordinary low water mark on the
Ohio side. As all the parties concerned
were from West Virginia, Prosecuting
Attorney Eaton, of this county, waived
the question so far .as to permit the
West Virginia authorities to prosecute
the offenders in the court at Wheeling,
where it is likely the question will be
determined. In case of a failure over
there on the ground of lack of juris-
diction, the case will come to our court.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-06-12
LEGAL Wool Trade.

Since our last report, the local WOO
market has continued active and price:
have stiffened up until S5 cents is freely
bid. and considerable of the fibre has
been bought by our buyers at that and
lower figures. The presence during the
week of Eastern spectators and repre-
sentatives of some of the largest manu-.
featuring establishments here among
our wool-growers and buyers, had a ten
dency to exite the market and make
growers cautious.
By our regular report our readers will
observe that in Philadelphia the demand
for wool is active and firm, with an up
ward tendency. 1t looks now as though
prices in this locality might reach 371a
cents, but of this, ast we have before
intimated, growers must judge. Buyers
give out here that 35 cents is the outside
limit,and that all offerings are not taken
at that figure.
We may add that some of the buyers
are withdrawing from this neighbOrhOOd,
alleging that they cannot afford to pay
the prices at which wool is held by own
erS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-06-12
HaiIstones and ThunderbOlts.

MADISON, IND, June "a terrific
rain-storm passed over this section this
evening, with thundera and lightning. du.
ring which Richard Layton, a fisherman
and three boys were struck by lightning
Layton's recovery is considered doubt
full.
ST. LOUIS, June ga Lawrence, Kan
sas, dispatch says violent storm pass
ed over that city this evening about five
o'clock. The steeple of the Baptist
Church was blown down, the roof of the
State University building seriously
damaged, and a number of other build
ings unroofed. Miss Fannie Carman
was seriously hurt by falling debris,
and several other persons severely inju-
red.
A Topeka (Kansas) dispatch says: A
severe hailstorm passed over portion
of this county during the afternoon do
ing considerable damage. A strip OF
country was injured about mile wide
Hogs, chickens, &C., were killed, and the
crops badly cut up.
A special to the Commonwealth from
Wichita says hailstones weighing from
| five to twelve ounces fell thick and fast
doing great injury to the crops in the
Immediate vicinity of Wichita, and
metallic roofs and glass in that vicinity
are badly damaged.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-06-12
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed in his hands by an East In
dia missionary the formula of q simple vege-
table remedy, for the speedy and permanent
cure for consumption, branchitis. catarrb,
asthma, and all Throat and lung affections,
also positive and radical cure for nervous
debility and all nervous complaints, after
having tested its wonderful curative powers
in thousands of cases, has felt it his duty tG
human suffering, will send. free of charge,
to all who desire it, this recipe, with full di-
reetions for preparing and using, in German,
French, or English. Sent by mail by ad
dressing with stamp, naming this paper W
W. Sherar, 149 Powers Block, Rochester
New York. 4-24 4w.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-06-12
MARRIED.

BASSNET-PICKETT.-On the 10th
inst, at the National Hotel, by the
Rev. r. Alexander, Mr.. Ferd S. Bass
net, of Parkersburg, w. Va, and Miss
Ida NJ. Pickett, of Bellaire, o.
JONES-DEAL.-June 5, 1879, at the
National Hotel, st. Clairsville, by Rev.
J. II. Conkle, George w. Jones, of
Sewelsville, and Miss Anna M. Deal,
of Barnesville.
APPL H-MORTON.-May 81,
1879, at the NJ. Z. Parsonage, by Rev.
S. Y. Kennedy, Mr.. Elmer L. Apple
garth and Miss Sarah l.. Morton, both
of Martins Ferry. $50
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-06-12
The Best is the Cheapest.

The announcement that a new edition
of Webster's Unabridged Dictionary has
just been published, containing many
new and valuable features, suggests the
thought that buying dictionary is a
good deal like buying an egg or watch +:
a bad one is not cheap at any price.
Webster being the standard authority
for the English language, he naturally
has many imitatOrs, but imitatorS are
usually held at their true worth by the
public who wants wooden nutmeg,
though it may look ever so much like the
genuine article? The popularity of
Webster is based upon this principle,
If you want handy thing to carry
with you, a companion that you can al
ways rely upon, and one that will never
tire you, a really Uade naec,tns, We recon-
mend that you get copy of the pocket
edition of Webster, with its $4,000 words
and meanings, rules for spelling. tables
of weight and measures, authorizations,
words, phrases and proverbs from the
ancient and modern languages.
1t is printed from new type, and bound
in morocco, with tucks, and bright gilt
edges, and, when not otherwise obtain
able, will be sent by mail, on receipt of
one dollar, by the publishers, Ivison,
Brakeman, Taylor & Co., 1873 and 140
Grand street, New York.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-06-12

THE GAINESVILLE District Conference
of the NJ. E. Church, will hold its ses-
sions in this place next week. On Tues
day evening a meeting will be held in
the interests of Freedmen and Church
Extension. Addresses will be made by
Rev. II. B. Stewart and Rev. Toland.
On Wednesday afternoon the meeting
will be in the interests of the Woman's
Foreign Missionary Society, and will be
addressed by Mrs. Rev. J. NJ. Carr and
others. In the evening there will be a
Missionary meeting, which will be ad-
dressed by DIR. Wheeler, of the Pitts
burgh Christian Advocate, and others.
The meetings, it is hoped, will be of in
terest and profit to all who may be pres
ent, and cordial invitation is extended
to the public to attend
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-06-12
I CheerfuIIy Affirm

That if 1 was as badly off with my back
as was year ago, and had to work for
fifty cents day, and your Barosma was
ten dollars bottle, would not rest a
day until had bottle, if l had to bor-
row the money to buy i'll I write this
not to help you sell your medicine but
that the public may know how valuable
a remedy is within their reach, and avail
themselves of it. F. 6. KNAPP. sai
Oil Greek, May 16, 1878.
Barosma, Buchu Backache, Liver and
Kidney Cure is prepared by E. K.
Thompson, Titusyille, Pa.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-06-12

WE have received the 54th annual
catalogue of the officers and students of
Franklin College at tNewAthens. The ros-
ter of students shows that during the past
year there were IS persons pursuing the
college course proper and 65 in the Pre-
paratory and Musical departments of the
institution. The present college year
closes on the 26th inst, and the Fall
term of the next year begins on Septem-
Der Sd
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-06-12

E. K. Thompson: Dear Sir-I am
81 years of age; have been troubled the
last nine months with the thread or pin
worm. Have used Worm Candy, but
with little benefit. used one bottle of
your Sweet Worm Powder, taking one
teaspOOnful before breakfast, dinner and
supper, after which drank pumpin-
seed tea and castor oil, as you directed.
and the effect was astonishing. now
feel perfectly well, and heartily recon-
mend the Sweet Worm Powder as a sure
remedy. have lived in TitusvilIe five
years.
JOHN WEIGH, Bloss street, Titusville.
Prepared by E. X. Thompson, Titus
vile, Pa. Price, 25 cents. For sale by
l. II. Patterson, Druggist.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-06-12

The corner stone of the Belmont
County Children's Home, to be erected
near Barnesville, will be laid on the oath
inst, with imposing ceremonies by the
Masonic fraternity. The arrangements
are under the direction of Friendship
Lodge, Barnesville, and all the Lodges
of the county have been invited to par
ticipate, Chaplain Byers, of Columbus,
is to be the orator of the day. In addi-
tion to the formal ceremonies there will
be a basket picnic and grand good
time generally.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-06-12
Assignee and Special Master
Commissioners Sale.
BELMOET COMMON PLEAS.
Alfred II. Mitchell. Assignee,
William Hoge ct al.

William HOge ct al.
IpY virtue of an order of sale in the above
- case issued and to me directed from the
Court of Common Pleas of Belmont county.
Ohio, will offer for sale on the PREAGIsRs.
2 miles east of st. Clairsville. Ohio, on
Monday, July q, 1879,
at the hour of O'Clock afternoon. on said
day, the following described Real Estate.
Situated in the township of Richlsnd coun-
ty of Belmont and State Of Ohio. The first
tract being part of the west half of section
%, township 6, range 8, beginning for the
same at the northwest corner Of said section.
sud thence south 208 rods to stake on the
south sideof Ault's Run:thence down said run
south 20 east "A rods TO an elm marked with
three notches; thence south SO east IS rods
to stake; thence south 494 . east 81. .25 rods
to stake; thence south 81 east 33 So roda
to a stake, from WHICH q sugar tree marked
with three notches in q blaze, bears north
15o east A links distant; thence leaving said
run north 2S4 rods to stone planted; thence
west 80 so rods to the place Of beginning,
containing lio Acres, roods and rs
perches, more or less.
The SECOND TRACT being the east part OF
the northeast quarter of section 50, of the
township and range aforesaid, beginning at
the northeast corner of said section at q stone
planted; thence south 1924 rods TO stake:
thence west AZ so rods to stake By hickorY
near the junction Of small run with Aults
Run; thence up said small run with its mean
derings north III east 4S 4S rods to a stake:
thence north 81 east 48 rods to q stake:
thence north 81 west % rods to stake:
thence north A. west - rods to a stake.
thence north lie west 40 Sc rods to stake
in the north line of the section near an ash.
thence leaving said run east 81 12 rods to the
beginning, containing in both of said tracts
los Acres, rood and sixteen perches, a.
surveyed by |. NJ. Riley. March %, 1878, at
a variation from mag. meridian of 90 east.
Appraised at $10.300.
Terms of Sale-Cash.
ALFRED 81. MITCHELL
Assignee of VIM. and Rachel A. Hoge,
and Special Master Commissioner.
Kelly, Atty. 6-5, '79 st.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-06-12

CHILDREN'S DAY.-The services at
the M. E. Church last Sabbath were
more than ordinarily interesting, and
while adapted especially to the children
of the Sabbath School, awakened live
ly interest in parents. The Church was
more handsomely decorated than on any
previous occasion within our knowledge.
Around the altar and in front of the
pulpit was succession of high arches
trimmed with evergreens studded with
flowers. Surmounting the middle and
chief arch was beautiful floral crown.
In the background, on the pulpit, was a
handsome floral cross, and on either side
were vases of flowers and lovely ferns,
presenting altogether the appearance
of a bower of enchanting beauty. On
the wall to the rear of the choir gallery,
and visible through the floral beauty,
could be discerned in gilt, "And He took
them in His arms and blessed them.
The Church was thronged. The singing
by the Glee Club was well received, and
deservedly so. A special programme of
exercises had been arranged by Superin-
tendent A. I. McKelvy, which was most
satisfactorily carried out. A short ad-
dress was delivered by Rev. J. II. Conkle,
on "Consider the lilies" &C., which
abounded in happy illustrations and
beautiful thoughts. The same may be
said of the address by the Superintend-
ent. Among the noticeable things was
the music by some of the little girls of
the school. In Happy Hours" the solo
by Della Merritt, and the duet by Misses
Ollie and Jessie Morton, together with
the chorus, were beautifully rendered,
and "The Star of Bethlehem" duet by
the Misses Morton, was a choice gem,
sang most sweetly. The service was ex-
cellent throughout, and the morning
hour was most agreeably and profitably
spent. The NJ. E. folks may well feel a
a just pride in their Sabbath School.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-06-12
THE following marriage licenses wer

The following marriage licenses were
issued by the Probate Judge during the
week;
Jos. L. Mills and Emma o. Williams:
James u. Hall and Henrietta Griffin
James w. Gordon and Sarah E. Yates
Frank c. Robinson and Lizzie Branum
George w. Jones and Anna NJ. Deal
Arad Sutton and Emily j. Hunt; Lean.
der Fawsett and Annie TrussIer; Fred
). Bassnet and Ida NJ. Pickett.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-06-12

A VERY heavy white frost visited all
this region last Friday morning, and
there was apparently freeze enough to
destroy vegetation and injure wheat.
Ice of considerable thickness was formed
and it was very chilly. Diligent inquiry
in all parts of the county shows that no
material damage has resulted.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-06-12

PATRICK MCCABE, IA resident of Bealls-
vile, this county. met with sudden death
on the 9th inst. He was engaged in
cleaning a well about three miles from
town, and feeling that the gas was about
to overcome him, called to those above
to draw him up. He was near the top
when he tainted and fell backwards out
of the tub down distance of forty feet,
striking on his head and killing him in
stantly.-WoOdsfield Spirit.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-06-12

THE County Seat bill is in the hands
of the Committee on New Counties, in
the House at Columbus, being the sane
committee that reported adversely upon
it before. BellaiTe lobbyists are in full
force at Columbus, endeavOring to infiu-
ence the Legislature. Indications seem
to point to the certain defeat of the
measure.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-06-12

4 VERY PLEASANT REUNION of the
family of DR.. Henry West, took place at
his residence on Saturday-all the liv-
ing children, sixteen in number, being
present. Besides those residing here,
Mrs. Sarah Askew, of Kansas City, Mrs.
Ada Lane, of Columbus, W. X. West, of
Toledo, and Joseph West, of Bridgeport,
were added to the home gathering.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-06-12
Administrators Notice.

NOTICES hereby given that in the Probate
IN Court OF Belmont county, Ohio, the under
signed was appointed and qualified as Admin.
istrator, with will annexed. of the estate oi
Humphrey Alsxander, deceased, late OF said
county.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
questod to m sKe immediate payment, and
those having claims against said estate will
present them duly authenticated, for settle.
ment. JOHN ALEXANDER
5-l5, 79-3t Admir-.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-06-12

THE Summer Meeting Of the Eastern
Ohio Horticultural Society will occur in
GAINESVILLE next Saturday. Some of the
gentlemen from this place interested in
the new process for preserving fruit,
&c, will be present at the meeting and
exhibit fruit, &C., preserved by this pro-
cess
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-06-12

JOHN EcKELs, aged about 2s years
died at the residence Of his father Chas
Eckels, in Colerain township, on Thurs
day, from consumption, and his remains
were inferred at High Ridge cemetery
Deceased was an industrious and honor.
able young man, and universal regret is
expressed at his demise.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-06-12
Commencement Week at the
HopedsIe Normal school.

SABBATH, June 15-4P. NJ, the Bacca-
laureate Sermon by Rev. J. NJ. Jameson.
TUESDAY, Wednesday and Thursday.
June II, 1s and Determinations.
THURSDAY, June 19-7 P. NJ, Annual
meeting of the Alumni. The audience
will be entertained by addresses from
the following persons: Miss Virgie w.
Maddox, of the last graduating class,
Mr.. L. G.. Haines, of Cambridge, Mr.. W.
N. Paulson of Sharpsburgh, Pa, and
Prof. j. L. Hunt, of New York City.
FRIDAY, June 2O-9K A. M.-Annual
Address by Prof. E. 7. Tappan, of Gam
bier College, Commencement exercises of
the graduating class. At X P. NJ,
Union Entertainment of the Literary
Societies. WM. BRINKERHoFF.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-06-12
SHERfFF'S SALE.
BELMONT COMMON PLEAS.
IN EXECUTION.
Gray & Smith


Alex. Y. Henderson ct al.
DY virtue of writ Of vendi exponas from
ID the Court of Common Pleas of Belmont
county, Ohio, issued and to me directed,
will offer for sale at the front door of the
Court House, in st. Clairsville, in said county
and State, on
Monday, July Ia. 1879,
beignning at o'clock afternoon, the undivi-
ded one-third interest in the following 0escri'
bed property, as the property Of Alex. 7.
Henderson, to wit-BeiHg part of the north
west Quarter of section No. 80, township q,
of range 8, beginning for the same at the
northwest corner of said section; thsnce east
80. .25 poles; thence south A east 20 poles;
thence south east 7.25 poles; thence south
77o west 1925 poles to the western bounda'
ry of the section; thence north 1915 poles to
the place of beginning, containing z acres,
8 roods and poles, more or less, with the
appurtenances thereon. The above property
is known as the Hendersons mill property.
appraised at 81 400.
Terms-Cash.
SAMUEL HILLES.
DUNCAN, atty. SO, 70 st. Sheriff.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-06-12

THE Democracy in their platform con-
demns the efforts of the Republican par
ty to keep alive the war feeling between
the North and the South. 1t is nothing
new for the Democracy to discourage a
war feeling at the North-from 1851 to
1855, they objected just as earnestly as
they do now arcr5
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-06-12

1T is time for the Republicans of this
county to begin thinking about their
ticket for this Fall. They should nomi-
nate first-class ticket throughout, and
it is especially desirable that the very
best men should be trotted out for the
Legislature. &As
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-06-12

$4,000 worth of US. four per cent
$40 certificates were sold by postmaster
Piper at GAINESVILLE, last week, and still
the people cry for more. The currency
should be inflated to meet the demands
of trade.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-06-12
Corn Bread.

If you want delicious corn bread, make
it with DIR. Prices Cream Baking Pow
der and you win be delighted with it.
Breakfasting on corn bread made with
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder, will
not leave heavy, leaden feeling in the
stomach, so often felt after the use of
saleratus and adulterated baking pow
ders.. -r.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-06-12

A BOY named Simon Taylor, ten years
of age, fell out of skiff into the Ohio
river, near Powhatan, on Thursday, aud
was drowned. The body was recovered
and buried on the following day. The
parents of the youth reside on the Vir-
ginia side. ...
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-06-12

THERE are two trains each way, daily,
ON the b. & S. w. railroad between Bel
laire and Armstrong; Mills. Trains
leave Bellaire at o'clock A. NJ. and $50
p. NJ, and arrive at 9:45 A. NJ. and 7:15
p. M.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-06-12

A. O. MANsFIELD's fine trotting horse
will be at Updegraff's stables, Mt. Pleas
ant, on Mondays, and the last four days
of each week at the Fair Grounds,
Wheeling Island. Parties desiring to
breed fancy or fast stock, should exam
inc this horse. Is Is 4t)
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-06-12
AT Cadiz, ON Wednesday morning G

AT Cadiz, on Wednesday morning of
last week, Melvine Hanna and James
Malernee quarreled about a chicken
coop, and it resulted in Hanna striking
Malernee upon the head with a stone,
fracturing his skull, from the effects of
which he died Friday morning. Hanna
is about 19 years of age. Malernee is
over 40, and leaves wife and four
children. Hanna escaped.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-06-12
Affraciing aIuch Attention

DR.. Prices Unique Perfumes are at
tracing much attention. His Floral
Riches is indeed a toilet luxury. In the
sick room, disinfectant greatfully re-
freshing to the invalid. For the hand
kerchief, a persistent, delightful per
sistent, delightful perfume. Dentists,
elergymen, orators and professional men
will be pleased with it.