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The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-02-08

Is THIS BOSTON FAsHIoN?-There is
in my hands letter from man OF af-
fairs in this city, and its topic is low.
paid female labor. There is no red hot
gridiron here, otherwise should like to
grill upon it in public presence the
man who suggested infamy to girl as
means of increasing her wages behind
the counter. You would like to broil
there any man doing that. I suppose
the case was great exception; but I
have excellent evidence that there is no
exaggeration what am about to read to
you. This is not an anonymous letter,
but the writer who signs it with his own
full name is recorded in the Directory of
the city to which he belongs, and his oc-
cupation mentioned. "a young lady,
whose family became reduced in worldly
circumstances, felt that she must try and
do something for herself. and therefore
applied to large retail dry goods house
for a situation. 'Yes,' said the pro-
prietor, we will take you; your salary
will be- naming the price. 'Oh,
sir, said she, I can't live upon that.
I understand you Miss, was the reply.
Several of these girls do not live upon
what we pay them. Do you see that
young lady there? We pay her just whal
I offer you; young man pays her the
rest. ;" I wish the gridiron were here
for the broiling. II know whereof
AFFIRM" continues the writer, whose
letter aroused an indignation I dare moi
express here; land think that when il
comes to this the matter goes step be
yond low wages" This is simply al
illustration of one effect of low wages
"Please remember that this younl
woman was not only person OF higl
character and good family, but also
perfect stranger to this merchant.-l Rev
Joseph Cook.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-02-08

"You CAN'T CHLoRoFoBM Me-
Western women are sharp; but the Platts-
mouth (Nsb.). female is entitled to the
premium for smartness. The other day,
according to the Watchman, of that
place she went into shoe store to buy
a pair of shoes. The clerk was in the
act Of sprinkling some chalk powder in
side. so they might slip on easily. She
glanced furtively OF him and remarked:
II know what you're doing" The
genial clerk smiled acquiescenoe. She
slid toward the door and said. in tones
that startled his nerves: "You can't
chloroform me, mister; I was fooled
once before, and I'm blamed if I'll be
again." Aud she left without the shoes.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-02-08

"Them twins look as much alike as
a pair of suspenders, remarked friend
to husband who had experienced sur
prise party few weeks since.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-02-08

Most anyone would rather be shot
with rifle than be talked to death by
smooth bore. II you can't see the per-
iume OF that "mild witticism." why just
musket.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-02-08
THE RECORD

IL delivered in Phoebe and Bullionville at %
cents per week. payable to the Carriers.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-02-08

All persons having business with this Office are
requested to address the RECORD PUBLISHING
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04
Formal Opening of the Bellaire
GG 5. w. Railroad.

The formal exercises celebrating the
completion of the Bellaire & ). w. Rail
road took place in Woodstield, on Tues
day. An excursion train, composed of
all the coaches belonging to the COmpa-
ny, besides number of gOndolas, which
were improvised for the occasion. left
Bellaire at s o'clock in the morning, well
filled with citizens of Belmont county,
and press representatives, bound for
Woodsfied, to take part in the jubila-
tion. Along the route, at the several
stations, the crowd was swollen by addi-
tiOns to the passenger list, until every
available spot on the train was occupied.
Woodsheld was reached shortly afer
noon, and the scream of the whistle and
shout of the excursionists was responded
to by the thousand of citizens who had
come from the clark hills" and lined
the road along both sides, covered the
hill-sides and hill-tops. 1t was day of
rejoicing, and the people of all grades of
society and position were there, to well
come their deliverance. A procession
was formed, headed by brass band. re-
inforced it is said, by the Spirit and
Gazette corps, and the crowd marched to
the Public Square, and dispersed for
dinner
After dinner a meeting was held at
the Court House, which was presided over
by Hon. VIM. Okey, who made pleasant
little speech, in which he expressed his
qualification on so auspiciOus an event,
and congratulated the people on the final
completion of the B. & 5. w.
After prayer by Rev. W. IL. Ryder,and
music, Judge Morris delivered the ad-
d1ess of welcome, which was happily re-
sponded to by j. b. Smith, Esq, of Bell
aire. Short addresses were also made
by Mr.. Warren Hollister, of Bridgeport,
Judge r. E. Chambers, of st. Clairsville,
Jas. Hollister; of Woodstield, and Hon
r. J. Alexander-a resolution of thanks
to President Mooney and Directors OF
the Road, was adopted, with tiger,
and the meeting dispersed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

THE Eastern Ohio Teachers ASsOcia-
ton closed most profitable and inter
estirg meeting in GAINESVILLE, on Safur-
day. \ considerable number of promi-
nent educators from different parts of
the State were present: among these
were Hon. J. J. Burns, President Bodine
of Kenyon College, Prof. John Ogden of
the Central Ohio Normal School, Prof.
NJ. r. Andrews of Marietta. Belmont
county was well represented by Profs.
J. T. Duff of Bellaire, Pratt of Bridge
port, Yarnell of GAINESVILLE, and Hunter
of MorriStown. Prof. J. N. Yarnell,
President of the Association, delivered
his inaugural address, and was followed
by Prof. Duff, of Bellaire, who read an
able paper on Teachers Opportunities
and Obligations" Commissioner Burns
delivered thoughtful address on "Prac-
tical Education" and other distinguish
ed educators read papers and spoke on
various educational topics. Officers
were elected for the ensuing year, as fol-
lows: President, Prof. NJ. r. Andrews, OF
Marietta; Secretary, Prof. d. p. Pratt,
Bridgeport; Treasurer, Prof. John T.
McBurney, Cambridge. 1t was deter
mined to hold the next meeting at
GAINESVILLE.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04
and Special Master
Commissioners Sale.
BELMONT COMMON PLEAS.
William B. Kirk, Exr,
T.n,,ac A Glotaf. "a a1


James A. Slater eli al.
DY virtue of an order of sale in the above
ID case issued ami to me directed from the
Court Of Common Pleas of Belmont county,
Ohio, | will offer for sale at the front door of
the Court House, in St. Clairsgille, said coun-
ty and State, on
- u Meassiay,-Lannary 3, 1850,
at O'Clock afternoon of said day, the follow
ing premises, described in the order of sale as
follows, to wit:
FIRST LoT-BeiDg part of section No 30,
township 9, range 5, beginning for the sur
vey at northeast corner of said section; thence
south 81 10 perches to a stake; thence north
&c. 10c west AZ 80 to a stake: thence north
$3.50 west 81 perches; thencel4a west 1850
perches; thence north 25ss west l4.G0 perches
to the north boundary OF said section; thence
east "a "a perches to the place of beginning
save and except therefrom 60 perches out of
the northwest corner described as follows: Be-
ginning on the north boundary of said section
lat point 89a west "a "a perches from N.
E. corner of section 81; thence south 25S
east 145 perches; thence north 141 ; west 3.20
perches; thence north 3 , east 10 perches to the
north boundary of said section; thence west
perches to place of beginning, containing as
above stated, 90 perches-the above described
tract containing after the 60 perches are de-
Quoted, 80 acres and % perches.
SECOND LoT-Begnning at the northwest
corner of section 25. township 9, and range
); thence south 81 81 perches thence north
ITO east 13 perches; thence north 893 east
2S.76 perches, thence north 341 east Ia. 40
perches; thence south s24 east SO perches,
thence south 7at : east 1916 perches to a
small white oak tree, marked with three
notches on the ives, and north sides, thence
north u east 1904 perches to the north
boundary line of said section, thence north
S55 , west 103 perches to place of beginning,
containing a acres, roods and 30
perches.
iHIRD TRAoT-B Beginning for the same at
the southeast corner of the southwest quarter
of section 25, township and range 5, thence
north 80 perches, thence south 70o west 65
percbes. thence south 500 west AZ perches,
thence south 64c ives: perches, thence
north 52o west 40 percles, thence - S6o
west 49, 80 perches to the west boundary of
said section on the south side of the road,
thence south ". 1 perches to southwest cor
ner of said quarter section to stone planted
according to the original field notes, thence
164 80 perches to the place of beginning, con-
tanning 66 acres and 46 perches. The 3
Lots containing after the deduction above
specified, III acres, rood and IS perches.
Appraised at ST..
Terms of Sale-Cash.
SAMUEL HILLES,
Sheriff and Special Master Comm'r.
By l.. e. SEDwIcK, Deputy.
1alIman Bros, Pltff g Atty's. 1874 st.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

WE are in receipt of the ST. NICHOLAS
for December, number which will
cause the hearts of the juveniles to re-
joice, and cover their faces all over with
smiles of gladness.
John Greenleaf Whittier gives in
uraint verse humorous reminiscence
of his boyhood, concerning an Irish
Quaker; and Lucy Larcom contributes
sweet and suggestive song.
Louisa NJ. Alcott;s new serial story,
Jack and Jill" opens with lively snow
sport of boys and girls, and an exciting
coasting accident; and William o. Stod-
dard's continued story, Among the
Lakes" fills six pages with boy-fun in
the open air.
Edward Eggleston contributes an
amusing play, fol boys and girls to act
entitled Mother Goose and Her Fam
| ily; Christmas Recreation for Sunday
school and other Festivals, accompa
MED by costume-sketches and full in
structioDs.
ByJ. T. Trowbridge, J. w. DeForest
John Esten Cooke, Washington Glad
den, Maurice Thompson, Sarah Winte
Kellogg and others, there are short sto
ries of thrilling interest. Then ther,
is profusely illustrated description o
the small army of Telegraph-BOys il
New York, and an art-paper on Thor
yaldsen, the great Danish sculptor, witt
a portrait of himself and engravings o
his principal works. Besides these ther
are handsome Illustrations and Lowell
drawings, by distinguished artists, an
other departments which are full o
Christmas fun and feeling, compOsin
together a most superb holiday number
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

The Warren Building Association VS.
john ID. Talbot ct al. ID. ID. t. Cover
appointed guardian ad litem for minol
! defendants. Decree reforming deed anC
finding due plaintiff Oct. l. 1880, S1S5
and Oct. l, 1881, $3.50. In default of pay
ment as aforesaid the Sheriff is ordered
to sell premises.
Levi c. Talbot VS.. Simeon 5. HOyle et
al. Sale by Special Master Hilles ap
proved aud confirmed and deed ordered
Workingmen's Mutual Building AsSO
citation VS.. TheO. g. Sullivan ct al. Find
ing in favor of plaintiff for S245 u and
SIT 90. Decree of foreclosure and or.
der to sell to Master J. W. Shannon.
T Workingmen's Mutual Building AssO-
clation vs. John H. Sullivan. Finding
in favor of piaiatiff for S461 81 and
and S251 So. Decree of foreclosure and
order to Master ShaLIon for sale OF
premises.
Hook Smelling Co. VS.. Bellaire 1mple-
ment and Machine Works ct al. Ordered
that an additional assessment of ten per
cent. be made upon the stockholders to
pay liabilities of said Works, and for
mer order is modified 50 that i'll default
of payment of the several assessments,
execution issue as upon judgments al
law
Themas &. Clevinger VS.. Galen S.
Clevinger ct al. Petition ordered by
the oaths OF VI. c. Dunn, Robert Russell
and Archibald Garvin.
Thomas NJ. Hughes VS.. Abner Stilwell
ct al. Demurrer to petition of plaintiff
oveEuled, ruling accepted to and leave
given defendant Stilwell to answer IN
stanter
National Glass Manufacturing Co. VS..
Jaceb Heatherington. To Jury. Yer
dict in favor of defendant; notice of a
motion to set aside verdict and for a
new trial.
John V. Webster VS.. VIM. B. Kirk,
EY'r.s On motion petition of plaintiff Is
stricken from the files.
Thomas p Sullivan VS.. Isaiah McGee
ct al. Rpferred TO o. j. Swaney, Esq,
to hear and determine and report the
findings of fact and conclusions of law,
separately at the present term.
Christian Hess VS.. III. Butte ct al. Dis
missed at costs of defendant.
Jas. Dunfee VS.. b. d 5. w. Il. X. Co.,
ct al. Petition dismissed and defend
ants dismissed from this action.
Carroll Building Association VS.. Har-
riet l.. Dodge ct al. Judgment by de-
fault in favor of plaintiff for 1904 92
now due, and for SSl6 "a to become due.
Decree of foreclosure and order for sale
of premises to the Sheriff.
National Building Association VS..
Harriet l.. Dodge. Judgment by default
for S702 81 now due, and to become due
$3.50 OF. Decree of foreclosure and or
derto Sheriff Hilles for sale of premises.
Bernard McGovenr VS.. Peter j. Kee-
gam Judgment heretofore rendered set
aside, and service of summons quashed.
Plaintiff has leave to issue new sum-
mons.
State of Ohio VS.. Thomas Watson.
Grand Larceny. Prisoner arraisned
and enters "a plea of mot guilty" Set
for trial Dec. 23d. Jas. w. Walton ap-
pointed to defend accused.
Elizabeth Kennon VS.. Geo. B. McFar-
ling ct al. Order of sale for premises
heretofore appraised, ordered to issue
to Master Shannon.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04
COURT REPORT.
Jugde WM. 0KEY, Clerk A. c. DARRAIl
Sheriff SAMUEL HILLES, present.

Henry Neininger VS.. T. G. Robinson.
Settled. Plaintiff to recover of defend
ant the sum of one dollar and costs.
Chas. Frederick VS.. James Alexander.
To Jury. Verdict in favor of plaintiff
for S95. Motion by defendant to set
aside verdict and for new trial. Also
charge of Court in part excepted to by
plaintiffs counsel.
RID. Walsh VS.. b. & st. Clairsville n.
G. r. r. Leave given M. M. Granger,
ESQ.,, to file exceptions to report OF
Referee.
S. &. Bolon, Guardian, VS.. VIM. H.
Hays ct al. Demurrer to plaintiffs pc
tition sustained, and leave given to
amend same.
Rebecca w. Bundy VS.. Nathan IL
ROwles. Cause settled and dismissed at
costs of defendant.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

We regret to chronicle the sudden
death at his home near JacObsburgh, on
last Thursday evening, of Wm Hance
Hays, formerly and for number OF
years resident of this vicinity. De.
ceased had been as well us usual up to
almost the very moment of his death
and had been out in the yard and re.
turned complaining of pain in the
head He walked to and fro across the
floor couple of times and when neal
the door fell back dead. Deceased was
a native of the southern part of the
county, and was over sixty years of age
At the breaking out of the war in April
'61, although probably over age, he en-
listed as a private in Capt. z. Tallman's
Co. X, 18th Ohio, for three months, and
served in the campaign in West Vir-
ginla until the expiration of his term
Upon his return home he re-enlisted in
Capt. Frank Askew's Co. E, 18th Ohio
Inf'y., and served for three years with
his regiment. He was always at his
post of duty, and was engaged with his
command in most of the important bat
ties in which the Army of the Cumber-
land took part. and was severely wound
ed i'll the shoulder in the charge at Mis-
sion Ridge, on account of which he was
pensioned by the government. After
the expiration of his term of service in
the 18th, in the Fall of GA he entered
the army again and served until the
close of the war. Deceased was model
American volunteer soldier. He pos
sessed bravery and GOODNESS in time Of
danger in remarkable degree. He was
cheerful under the most adverse Cir
cumstances, and to him, behind the
darkest cloud there was always the sill
yer lining, so that his example encour-
aged and strengthened many a poor fel-
low, who weary and worn would other
wise have been disheartened. He was Il
man having many sterling qualities of
mind and heart who will be kindly re-
membered by all of his soldier comrades
as well as by those who knew him as a
quiet, inoffensive and good citizen. His
funeral took place on Saturday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

DRs. HENRY and John e. West, on
performed rather difficult
surgical operation in the amputation of
an extra small toe from each of the feet
of VIM. Parker, young man residing
in this place. Mr.. Parker has been du-
ring his life afflicted by these extra ex-
so that he could not wear or
binary sized boots without pain, and in
walking has suffered great incOnveni-
ence from them. He is a proper subject
for congratulation.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04


THE Pittsburgh capitalists who under
the corporation name of the keystone
Coal Company have bought a thousand
acres of coal land opposite Steubenvilie,
are now at work on the tipples which
extend along river front of three quar-
ters of mile, and for which 100000 feet
of lumber will be required. This COM
pany expects to produce over 4O'OeO
bushels per day. The reason which IN
duced the location of this company at
this point was the superior facilities for
transportation, the river always being In
a better stage of water than at Pitts
burgh. A Cincinnati company has also
located in the immediate neighborhood,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

PROBATE COURT held a term on Tues
day and Wednesday. for the disposition
of criminal cases. The following cases
were disposed of:
State of Ohio VS.. l. Criswell ct al, Bel
laire Street R. r. Violating Sunday
law. Costs paid by defendant and dis
missed for want of prosecution.
Ohio VS.. Isaac 7. Freese and wife. As
sault. Issac T. found guilty and fined
SO and costs.
Ohio VS.. Amos Alberts, Selling liquor.
Information quashed and defendant dis
charged.
Ohio VS.. David and Robert Irwin.
Stealing tobacco plants. Nolle prosequi
entered.
Ohio VS.. Grossinger. Stealing celery.
Dismissed.
Ohio VS.. Chas. johnson. Disturbing
singing school. Plea of guilty. Fined
81 and costs.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

JUDGE ANDERSON retired from the
Office of County Commissioner, which
he acceptably filed the second term, on
Monday. The Judges familiarity with
the duties of the Office and with public
business generally, made him valuable
public servant, and his REIMBURSEMENT
of the office is regretted by the people
generally. His place is filled by Mr.Owen
Meehan, who was inducted into the po,
sition upon the retirement Of the old
Commissioner. Mr.. NJ. is a pleasant
agreeable gentleman, with whom we
suspect the people will be pleased. He
displays good business qualities in the
opening, and doubtless will fill the posi-
ton with ability and credit. The retiring
and incoming member of the Board have
our best wishes.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

THE Union Thanksgiving services at
the NJ. E. Church, on Thursday, were
well attended-better than usual on
such occasions. Rev. J. H. Conkle
preached an appropriate and interesting
sermon, which contains among other
things some timely remarks on the sub
iects of education suffrage and the liq-
uor traffic. At the request of number
of those present we publish in the main
the discourse, so that those who did not
hear it may have an opportunity to read
IL
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

THE Times says that B. R. Nelson,
worthy one armed soldier of Cambridge,
will apply for the position of Keeper OF
the Flag-room at Columbus, under the
new administration. Mr.. Nelson was
for number of years a resident of Bel
mont. and his friends in this county will
he greatly gratifed to hear of his ap-
nointment.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

THE name of David D. Taylor of the
Guernsey Times, has been sent to the
Senate by the President, for confirma-
ton as P. NJ. of Cambridge, for the sec
ond term. While all the people up in
that locality may not say amen, yet the
fact remains that ID. d. keeps the Post
Office in splendid shape.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

On Sabbath night the hardware store
of Nelson Theaker, Martins Ferry, was
burgulariZed. The thieves carried away
$3.50 worth of valuable silverware and
cutlery. An entrance was effected
through the back door. No trace of the
thieves. Some coroner's inquests are
imperatively demanded in that COM
munity.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

NOTICE has been given that a petition
will be presented the Governor, praying
for the pardon of VIM. Hume, the young
man who was convicted at the Summer
term of our Court and sentenced to the
Ohio Penitentiary for three years, for an
assault with intent to murder Miss Netf.
1t is alleged that Hume is hOpelessly ill
of consumption.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

GEN. FRED. BLENKNER, of Columbus
was in town over Sunday, guest of the
National. The General was here fol
the purpose of having reunion with
his army comrades residing in this vicin,
ity. He was warmly received, and the
freedom of the town rendered him. We
NAV remark that the General will be
around at the organization of the new
House with his optics fixed on the Sd
Assistant Sergeancy.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04
High Priced Butter.

Buyers pay the highest price for "gilt-
edged butter" but want every tub to be
of an even, bright, color. They recon-
mend their patrons to use only Wells,
Richardson & Cos Perfected Butter Col
or. as it is the most reliable known, and
will give perfect COLOR Itreceived the
only award at the international Dairy
Fair for superior purity, strength, per-
fection of color, and permanence."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04
Administrators A Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that in the Probate
" Court of Belmont county: Ohio. the under
signed was appointed and qualified as Ad-
minister of the estate of Samuel B. Smith,
decd, late of said county.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
uuested to make immediate payment, and
Lnose having claims against said estate will
present them duly authenticated for settle
ment. LABAN LODGE.
lI-27 ct Administrator.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

PROF. E. B. THoRP, the blind vocalist
of Philadelphia, will give musical and
literary entertainment in the M. E.
Church of St. Clairsville, on next Friday
evening, at Z 80. The Professor comes
highly recommended, and his entertain
ment, consisting of songs, recitations, &c.
will merit the patronage of our public.
He will be assisted ON the present oc-
casion by select quartette. Admission
25c.; children 10c.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

w. II. MCCOY has been re-appointed
by the President, postmaster at Cadiz.
The disappointment is a deserved recog-
milton of faithful public service by a
gentleman in the best sense worthy of
confidence of the government and esteem
of his fellow citizens.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

Mrs. GRAY, relict of the late BENZ.
Gray, died on Tuesday morning at the
residence of her grandson Benz. Hum
phry, east of town, at the advanced age
of Sc years. Her funeral took place
yesterday. Interment in the Union
Cemetery.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

WE see it stated that check swindler
has been operating in several counties
in this State, recently, by paying part
cash on purchases of cattle, the remain
Ger in checks on banks in which he has
no deposits. The extent of his swindl-
ing operations amount to thousands of
dollars. Look out for him as he may
turn mn in this section.