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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17
Daring Burglary.

On last Saturday night between II
and o'clock, three masked men broke
into the residence of John Mcnvain a
wealthy bachelor farmer residing few
hundred yards west of BurtOn's Station,
on the Central Ohio road. Mr.. Nc. who
was the sole occupant of the house, doing
his own housekeeping, was in the habit
of occupying the kitchen as his sleeping
apartment. The first warning of the
approach of the burglars was crash
against the door of the room which broke
its fastenings. No sooner was entrance
gained than two men sprang to his bed
on the opposite side of the room, when
after desperate struggle, they succeed
ed in Overpowering Mr.. McIlvain, and
pinioning his limbs, tying his hands
behind him, Gaping him and afterwards
giving him severe and cowardly beat
ing, compelling him to disclose the
whereabouts of his money and robbing
him of S1O5 in money and gold watch
valued at $75. The villains then ran
sacked every nook and corner in the
house, e,upsetting crockery, rummaging in
drawers, and examining every unlikely
hiding place for money, without success
after which they placed a rope around
his neck and revolver to his head and
threatened immediate death if he did not
disclose where the rest of his wealth was
secreted. He assured his attentive visi-
tors that there was nothing more about
the house and told them that they would
have to kill him, or believe him. The
gang finally concluding that they had
gotten all that was worth taking, told
Mr.. Nc that he knew them and that if
he ever disclosed their names they would
burn him out, and left, telling him that
they would return in a few minutes.
Very shortly after they had gone Mr.. Nc
succeeded in getting the cords which
bound him loosed and hurried down to
the station to notify Mr.. Sid. Burton an
other neighbors of the occurrence, some
of whom returned with him to the house
but no burglars came back. Although
there is no clue to perpetrators of the
outrage, there were indications that
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17
Kansas correspondence.
EMPoRIA, Lyon CO., Kan, July 8, rs

EMPORIA, Lyon CO., Kan, July 9, 70.
Mr.. EDITOR-Your types made me
say 'corner'-I meant to say avenue
crossing those streets at right angles,
and running from east to west. 1t is
computed that from 40 to 80 new dwell
ing houses have been erected here since
last winter-Some of them apparently
permanent Structures-and many quite
small, and being built of light material,
they-eXcept the chimney, and many of
them start at the second floor and run
through the roOf-being 50 light that a
strong man at each corner could carry
them almost anywhere, hence the cause
of so much dread of storm.
Our town has II grocery stores. IL
dry goods, 4 banks, hotels, lumber
yards, and 9 saloons; thus, you see, we
are all doing something by way of
making living-all mind their own bu-
sineSs, and pursue it as if they meant
business.
Since my last, have taken a drive
over the prairie to Americus, small
town miles northwest of this, quite a
neat place, situated north of the NeOsho
river. The prairie is flatter out there
than | admire. l have also taken a
drive to Plymouth, town and station
on the Santa Fe Railroad A nice prai-
rie out there-good corn and wheat
the land fiatter, however, than is desira-
BILE.
Reader, have your ever taken drive
over one of those vast prairies? The
one here has roads running i'll almost
any direction. You can trot your horse
up and down hill. Imagine yourself as
cending one of those rises-you gain the
summit, and as you start down on the
otherside,you cast your eye westward, ,and
as as far as your vision extends you see
nothing but one vast pasture-field, with
the cattle grazing on it. Such a sight is
delightful indeed, beside the drive.
J.C.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

they came in buggy from the direction
of GAINESVILLE and returned the same
way. About ten days before the CON-
mission of the crime Mr.. Nc had receiv-
ed 5000 for his wool and it is probable
that this information had come to the
knowledge of the robbers; but a few
days before the attack he had placed it
in the Bank at BarnesYille. Mr.. Nc
Twain was terribly beaten about the head
and body, and his mouth was gashed an
inch on either side by the string which
was tied in it to prevent his speaking.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

THE McNeeley Normal School, Hope
dale, is aboutto assume corporate privi-
leges, with power to confer collegiate
degrees. We are glad to note this, for
although her course of study and mem
tai discipline has been second to none in
this section, heretofore, she has allowed
students desiring to complete college
course emitting to degree, to graduate
at other colleges after the greater part
of the training had been accomplished
by herself. While this change will add
to the usefulness and popularity of the
Institution, the Normal Training of the
school will be as thorough and the fa-
cilities for teachers and scientific pupils
as complete as formerly. We bespeak
a new and enlarged sphere of education
al activity for the Normal.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17
FREE GIFT

or a CODY of my Medical Common Sense Book
to any person suffering with Consumption,
Asthma, Catsrrh, Bronchitis. Loss Of Voice or
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special practice in Cincinnati, since 1857. Ad.
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

THE Monroe Gazette says that ma
jority of the business men of Woodsfield
are already having their goods shipped
over the b. & S. w. road to Armstrong;
Mills and wagoned from that point
About five cents hundred is saved on
Railroad freight and the distance is about
the same as from Barnesville, their form
er shipping point.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

Miss ELIZA F. JOHNSTON, daughter of
Rev. ]. B. Johnston of this place, who is
connected with U. p. Mission work at
Cairo, Egypt, and who has been visiting
her parents will return to her Nilsson
field. starting on next Tuesday. She
will sail from Philadelphia, on the
American line of steamers, by way of
Liverpool thence to Alexandria, reaching
her destination in about month. Miss
J. who is enthusiastic in her work, cheer
fully foregoes the society and comfort of
a cultivated home, and returns to land
of moral night hoping that she may be
instrumental in enlightening the minds
of those under her charge. Warm hearts
at home follow her and pray that her
life may be spared and that her sphere
of usefulness may be unconfned.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

WIN. FINNEY, very excellent young
man, son of James Flnney, died at the
residence of his father, about 81 miles
'east of this place ON the National road, on
Saturday, aged 10 years. The funeral
took place on Monday and his remains
were inferred in the Union cemetery of
this place.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

J. n. CARSON, the Cambridge specu-
latOr was sentenced by Judge Frazier to
two years in the Penitentiary. His
friends at Cadiz and other points will
make an earnest endeavor to persuade
the Governor to pardon him.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

w. III. ARNOLD, ESQ, of the Cadiz
Setinel, and w. S. Cessna, a prominent
Democratic attorney of Cadiz, were in
town on Thursday. The indications
were that some political pins were being
set up for the Republicans to knock
over
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

On last Sunday, the residence of Rob-
ert Blackford four miles west of Martins
Ferry, was entered by some unknown
persons while the family were away at
church. Forty dollars in money. silver
watch, a revolver, and an ivory handled
pocket knife, were stolen. The house
was fully over hauled by the thieves, and
yet fortunely for Mr. Blackford they
failed to find other money that was in
the house. The scamps will, we hope, be
gathered into the arms of justice.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

AN announcement in another column
states that the name of Mr.. c. ID. Mead,
of Goshen township. will be before the
Republican Convention for nomination
for Representative. Mr.. N. is gradu-
ate of Granville college and young
man of good attainments. The Conven-
tion might go farther and fare worse.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

THE prisoners who were sentenced by
Judge Okey on Saturday-JOhn Foster
for false impersOnatiOn, one year and
VIM. Hume's for assault with intent to
kill, three years-were taken to Colum-
bus on Tuesday by Sheriff Hilles and
Marshal Archer, of Bellaire.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

JOEL r. EVANS respectable farmer
residing near Ozark, Monroe county,
committed suicide last Thursday, by
hanging himself to beam in his stable
Deceased was about 20 years of age
Financial embarrassment is given as prob
able cause.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17
INQUIRE FOR THEM.

We have used DR. Prices Special Fla
vOring Extracts, and can confidently re.
commend them to the community as the
best articles in domestic use. They are
the leading articles of their kind in
America, and should be on the shelf OF
every well-regulated family grocer.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

Figures West OF BeIlaire inclusive are
Columbus time; except at Chicago.
ZANEsvILLK AOCoMMoDATIoN leaves Zanes
vile daily except Sunday at go A. NJ, and ar
rives at Columbus at $40 A. N. Stopping st
all Stations.
MIXED ACCOMMODATION leaves Bellaire dai-
ly except Sunday at 500 A. NJ, and arrives st
Newark at 4.45 P. NJ. stopping at all Stations.
Express trains run daily. Fast Line trains
run daily on Central Ohio Division and Main
Line; daily, EXCEPT Sunday, on Lake Erie and
Chicago Divisions. Accommodation Trains
run daily, except Sunday.
THos. P. BARRY, Western Pass'r Agt, Gin
cinnati.
L. NJ. COLE, Gen'l Ticket Ag't, Baltimore.
c. Ii. HUDSON, Sup't Trans. Ohio Division
Chicago.
Benson's Capcine Porous PIasfers. SEA.
BURY JOHNSON, Props, p Plstt ST., n. =.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

THE Editor of this paper is under
obligations to President Mooney of the
Bellaire & S. w. road for an invitation
to accompany an excursion party over
his line on Saturday. We were reluctul-
ly compelled to forego the pleasure of
the trip, and the jolly good time which
was had by the party.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17
Administrators Sale.

N pursuance of an order of the Probate
Il COu of Belmont county, Ohio, will of
fer for sale by Public Auction, on
Saturday, July 10th, 1879.
at 10 O'Clock a. M, on the premises, the fol
lowing described real estated. situate in said
county and State, to wit: Lot number 631, in
the village of Bridgeport, Ohio.
Appraised at $4,000.
Terms of Sale-One-third in hand, balance
in one year from day Of sale. with interet,
secured by mortgage on the premises sold.
ID. E. HOWELL,
Admir- of Adam Junkins, de'd.
Geo. Duncan. Atty. 619-4t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

OWING to defects in the slate roof of
the new school building, of the this place,
the School Board have ordered it to be
re-roofed. John C. Schultz, slater, of
Wheeling, has the contract, and is now
engaged in completing the job.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

THE heat has had depressing in
fuence on the matrimonial market dur
ing the past week so that but one couple
have ventured to take out license, viz
VIM. C. Howard and Rachel Smith. The
fact is. its too hot.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

THIS region was visited ON Friday
evening by heavy rain and wind storm
which was accompanied by light hail
Considerable of the corn was blown down
and good many trees shorn of their
limbs. Ever since then the weather has
been red-hot. There's some consolation
in knowing that the scorching sun and
beating rain is necessary to mature the
corn crop, and hence spirit of resigna-
tion is more easily cultivated.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

Now that the railroad question is de.
cided favorably, and we are all happy
there's nothing to hinder the CHRONICLE
Office turning out as cheap a1d neatly
executed JOB printing as ever. Call and
see us.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

PERSONS who are in the habit of put.
ting holes through United States coin, OF
otherwise defacing them, will do well To
remember that they are liable to fine OF
two thousand dollars and one years i'm.
prisonment.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

LEVI WHITE, who had his leg ampu-
tated last fall, died at the residence of
his father, John White of Colerain town.
ship, and was buried at Pennington on
Tuesday. Deceased bore his long and
severe suffering, with patience and for
titude
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

MISSES STELLA and Mamie Lewis,
Miss Kate Bradfield and Miss Mamie
Howard, of Barnesville, were the guests
for several days last week of Misses
Efie Thompson and Anna Patterson
They returned home on Monday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

We learn from gentlemen in position
to know that the inside foundation walls
of the new "Childrens Home" are not
what they should be. This matter should
receive the attention of the Architect
and the Commissioners
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

PROF. J. /. HUNT, of New York, and
family are the guests of his brother, the
editor of this paper. For a number of
years he has been conducting Collegiate
Training School in New York City, but
will hereafter devote his attention to
the practice of law in the city.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

HARPER'S MAGAZINE is the first of the
August periodicals issued. 1t is espe-
cially noticeable for the number and
beauty of its illustrations, in which it
has never been excelled. Among the
illustrated papers are Mr.. Benjamin's
account of Lake George" "The Nauti-
cal School st. Mary's," by W. II. Rideing
"Chautauqua,p by ID. IL. Post; Snug
Hamlet and Hometown" by W. Hamil-
ton Gibson; Japanese Rock Crystal" by
Rev. w. E. Griffis and illustrated stories
and PONIES by d. NJ. Craik, William Black.
Harriet Prescott SpOford, and Will
Wallace Harvey. The notable English
novelist, r. ID. BlackmOre, is represent
ed in the volume as well as Mrs. Craik
and William Black.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17
Administrators Sale
OF REAL ESTATE.

IN pursuance of an order of the Probate
Il Court of Belmont county, Ohio, will of.
fer at Public Auction, on the premises, on
Saturday, July 26th, 1879,
at p. m, the following described premises,
situate in the township of Wayne, county of
Belmont and State of Ohio, and in the Mari
eta District and bounded and described as
follows: The south half of the southeast
quarter of section sixteen, in township num-
ber six of range number five, containing
Eighty Acres, more or less; except ten acres
decided to George Perry out of the Northeast
corner. Also, ten acres decided to Andrew
Powell, leaving Sixty Acres, more or less, to-
gether with the northeast quarter of section
fifteen in said township No. 6, of range No
5, containing Forty Acres. more or less; ex-
cept ten acres decided to Reuben Grafton, leav-
ing Thirty Acres. more or less, leaving in all
Ninety 900 Acres. more or less
Appraised at $500, subject to DOVER
Terms OF Sale-One-third cash in hand, one
third in one year and one-third in two years,
from the day of sale, with interest; the pay
ments to be secured by mortgage upon the
premises sold.
LEE EVANS, -
& 19-6W Admir- of Nelson Mallory. decd /
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

S. E. JOHNSON Esq. "Capulet" of the
Cincinnati Enquirer staff, was in town
on Saturday, feeling the political pulse
for the purpose of diagnosing Belmont
county, for his paper. Sam" is spicy
wEiter, and withal an accomplished and
clever gentleman.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

THE Republican primary in this town.
ship was better attended on Saturday,
than is usual on such occasions in this
township. Names of the delegates will
be found elsewhere
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

Mr.. A. G. HOLLOWAY of Flushing
will be supported by the delegates from
Flushing township in the approaching
Republican Convention, for County
Treasurer.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

REV. JAMES THoBURN and Miss Bella
Thoburn, Missionaries to India, expect
to return TO America about the first of
December.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

JAMES SMITH, and John Greenlee OF
Pease township, have been adjudged in.
sane by the Probate Judge, and war.
rant has been issued for their admission
into the Asylum at Athens, and they
will be taken thence tomorrow.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

In the case of State of Ohio VS.. Geo
Weir for carrying concealed weapons
before the Probate Court, the Court sus,
tanned the motion of the defendants at.
torney and dismissed the case.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

THE new insurance law of Ohio took
effect ON the End. of this month. 1t pro
vides that insurance companies shall be
paid the amount covered by policies in
case of loss.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

THE Smyrna Camp-meeting will com.
mence August 9th. Information re-
garding stands, tents, Sc, can be obtain.
ed ON application to C. NJ. Hallett, the
Secretary. at Smyrna. Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

Arthe Republican primaries on Satur
day some of the townships placed in
nomination Land Appraisers. Wash.
inton Buchanan was nominated in War.
rem and E. ID. Scatterday in Smith.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

can make money faster at work for M
than anything else. Capital not required,
we will start you. el2 9 day At home
- made by the Industrious. Men, women
boys and girls wanted everywhere to workfo
us. Now Is the q me; costly outns and term
free. Address TRUE Co, Augusta Maine
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

PAVING SToNE-P. T. Roscoe will
take orders for the delivery of an excel
lent quality of Paving Flag Stone, from
Ross quarry, at reasonable rates. Apply
to p. L. Roscoe, st. Clairsvile, o. l3-2t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17
new Rich HllllI.

Parsons Purgative Pills make New Rich
Blood, and will completely change the blood
person who will take pill each night from
to IL weeks may be restored to sound health,
If such a thing is possible. sent by mail for s
letter stamps. /. 8. JOHNSON & CO., Bangor,
Nc
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

THE road abstracts and school blanks
are ready for distribution to township
Clerks, at the Auditors Office.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

Col. GLEN STEELE of Lancaster, a
btother-in-law of the would-be Governor
OF Ohio, Ewing, was in town one day
last week. ##E
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

A talented young colored gentleman is
one of the Delegates from Barnesville,
t the next Republican Convention.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

THIS is the season when all men fell
that nice burg would be better place
t. live.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

JEFF. WoODMANsEE has disposed of
his fast pacing horse "Latrobe" to VIM.
Frater, at good round sum.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17
LOST.

Near the NJ. E. Church on East Main
Street, pair of gold framed spectacles,
with the owners name on the case The
finder will be rewarded by leaving them
at this Office. ~c'ff 1t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

OUR thanks are due to McConnell's
string band, for most delightful sere-
made on Monday evening, at our residence.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17


E. K. THoMPsON's GREAT HEALING
OINTMENT.-This certifies, that from my
childhood have suffered extremely at
times from Chilbians in my heels, caus-
ing sores, so that pieces as large as ten
cent scrip would often peel off. After
using all kinds of remedies, so called, ]
made application of E. <. Thompson's
Great Healing Ointment, which effectual-
ly cured me, and in my case / consider
it worth twenty times it cost. So great
ly did suffer have often taken off my
boots and traveld barefoot in the snow.
L. F. MCKEE.
Shamburg, Pa, March 8, 1876. ~
Prepared by E. K. Thompson, Titus
vile, Pa. Price 25 cents.
For sale by I. Fl. PATTERsoN,St. Clairs-
vile, Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

FOR SALE.-A light two-seat Car
riage, in good order, and as good as new.
Enquire of P. E. linn, Bridge Corner,
Wheeling, w. Va. 7-I7-tf.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17
TAX NOTICE.

Persons residing in Wheeling and
Richland townships, who have not al
ready paid the June instalment of taxes
are requested to do so by the 25th of July.
7-17-1t. III. EATON, Treas.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17
LIVE STOCK.
East Liberty.

July 15.-Cattls-Receipts to-day 612 head.
All for sale here, and all were sold, except
loads which just came in. The supply has
been good with a fair demand at a reduction
of about 15c from last week. Best 81 80@$5.
Fair to good 81 14@4 60; common % COO
800.
Hoes-Receipts to-day 1865 head; Workers
So 90a40O, Philadelphias "a 00a4 05
SHEEP-Receipts to-day 5,400; common to
fair So 25a3 rs. good to extra a 00a5 90.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17
100000 Brick for Sale.

One hundred Thousand well burned
brick for Sale in numbers to suit. Ap-
ply to Harvey Bumgarner st. Clairsville,
Ohio. 712 st
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17
New Advertisements. A

Hlon IN Ioon Invested in Wall st. Stocks
9iUU " iuUU make fortunes every month
Book sent free. explaining everything. Ad>
New York.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17

The corn is more promising since the
resent rains.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-07-17
FAST SUPERsEDING.

The Unique Perfumes of DIR. Price are
fast superseding all others. Their fresh.
fiOwery fragrance is admired by all who
use them. For an evening party his
Alista Bouquet is captiving; while for
the parlOr, church or concert, his Pet
Rose is the most delightful OdOr.