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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-05-21
AUGUST WIGGENHORN,

TEWELER, has recently opened Jew
y elry Store in Johnson's block, corner
Main aud lst streets, wher :, he will keep
constantly on hand large stock OF
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver and Pla-
ted Ware, &c. Particular attention paid
to repairing Watches, Clocks Jewelry, &C.,
and warranted to give satisfaction
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-05-21

WATERTOWN Lumber Yard Lumber
w of every descriptions; Latin ara
shingles constantly on hand and.for sale at
the Lowest Market Price, at the Milwaukee
Depot, Watertertown, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-05-21
A. GRIFFIN FIR.

FASHIONABLE Barber and Hair Ores
i ser. Shop in Salicks basement, oa the
Bridge, Watertown, Wis The best OF Hair
Dye used, warranted TO hold color for eight
weeks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-05-21

4 MONSTER OF THE DEEP. There
seems to be considerable doubt hang
ing around wha, that sea monster shot
by Captain Chadwick. of the tug AL
pho, on Tuesday last, really is. Some
say turtle, some say devil-fsh, and the
Captain. himself is of the opinion that
it was "Old Nick" himself, and here
after sinners may have no fear of pun
ishment in the internal regions. In
fact, everybody who hears about it has
different theory, and no two persons
can agree On what it is or where it be-
longs. The Smithfeld pilots say that
his Satanic Majesty has been on the
coast of the last twenty years, and he
has never met any one who was so bold
enough to attack him until the gallant
tar of the Alpha hove down on him
and put an end to his career. Cap
tain Chadwick sighted the thing"
about eight miles off Western bar, and
Immediately steered toward it. When
within short distance Of it fred at it
with his rifle, the ball passing through
the neck and killing it. 1t required
six men, with their utmost strength to
pull it over the rail, and it is estimat.
ed that it weighed 600 to 700 pounds.
The animal was seven feet long and
three and a half feet wide. On the
back was hard black shell, like tur-
ties, with thee ridges running length
wise. The head was as large as buck
ct, and in the mouth extending down
into the throat were rows of soft teeth.
The tail projected in three prongs.
The fms and feet were like turtle
with the exception, that there were nc
claws - Wilmington (N. CO. Sun.
Mr.. George W. Childs, of Philadel-
phia, being terviewed, said that
General Grant had never mentioned to
his nearest personal friends the subject
Of the Presidency, and they did not
know whether or not he would be a
candidate; that he neither desires nor
seeks nomination; that his intimate
friends are opposed to bis being can
didate, unless it is forced on him, and
that President Hayes, in expressing
his wishes for Grant as his successor
had made good point in calling atten-
tion to the fact that the objection to
Grant as third-term candidate would
not apply in 1880, because, having left
Office and the control of Federal pat
ronage, he was like any other new man
and on the same footing. The story
that Mr.. Childs is organizing excur-
sion parties to go to San Francisco to
receive General Grant is untrue. II
such enterprises are organized, they
are probably speculations Of the railroad
companies. Mr.. Childs has received
many letters of inquiry about his over
land trip, and he wishes it understood
that he has nothing to do with the
matter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-05-21
A Eugene GOeEdncE
~ DENTIST,

cECOND DOOR EAST OF POST OF
- fce, Watertown. Wis. Teeth extracted
without pain Artificial teeth inserted Oh
gold, silver add rubber plates. TEEN lieu
with gold and silver, and all work war
ran.ed to give entire satisfaction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-05-21
Rusiness Garos
C. e. SKI nm ER

DANIEL HALL - L. "
HALL & SKIN n Err,
TTORNEYS and Counselors at La"
u and Solicitors in Chancery. have
a coomplete abstract of the records OF
all titles and membranes on renl estate
in Jefferson county Office over Wisconsin
National Bank, at the former othee OF
Enos & Hall.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-05-21

Marriages and Deaths inserted gratis.
Professional and Business Cards Sooo Se ar1ine
p.;,, ro.;c.s in local column 10 cents per lhe
or arst insertion, and five cents for subsequent
Insertions. =, ;+b directions
Advertisements not accompanied WIZ" WIZ, en- a.cord
Will be inserted till forbid, anu eh"i so
CIV
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-05-21
w. G.. SPALDING.

nBYSICIAN ANDSURGEON and Ex-
i aiming Surgeon for Pensions. Office
over Bank of w Watertown Building, up STAIRS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-05-21
STRAW u MURPHY

PAINTERS and Dealers ia Wall Paper
L Window Shades, Paints, Oils, Varnish
Glass, Putty, Brushes, &c. One door west
OF Wisconsin National Bank, Watertown.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-05-22

HIRAM SKINNER, ESQ., one of the
most extensive practitioners and able
lawyers at the Cambridge Bar, died sud-
denly on Sunday night from hemor-
rhage of the stomach. Fer several
years he had been in poor health, but
still continued active in his profession.
Mr.. Skinner studied law in St. Clairs-
vile about the year 1S45 with Hon.
Benjamin S. Cowen, and was admitted
to the Bar in 1916 or Z. He possessed
rare legal abilities, and as a lawyer was
much above the average. He was a
wise counsellor and able advocate, and
as such he acquired an enviable reputa-
tion and a lucrative practice in Eastern
Ohio. He frequently appeared in i'm
pOrtant cases at the Belmont Bar, one
of the latest of which was the SOmerton
Pike Injunction case The members of
the Bar of Belmont, together with many
acquaintance, join in the general regret
expressed by his friends and neighbors
of Cambridge, at his demise.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-05-22
Laid iOResf.

On Monday all that mortal of Robert
Kerr. ST., was laid to rest, in Union Gem
etely, he having died on the previous
Friday. Deceased was born in Wigon-
tonshire, South Scotland, Sept. I'd, 1899.
He emigrated to America in 1919, land
ing in Philadelphia, from which point he
came directly to this township. Having
received good parochial education in
Scotland, soon after reaching here he
engaged in teaching during the winter,
and worked on a farm in the summer
season, and in 1922 he was married to
the wife who survives him. A few
years later he entered quarter section
of land in Smith tOwnship-the farm,we
believe, upon which VIM. Clifford now
resides, and resided there exactly forty
years. For twenty-five of these years he
taught school in CentreEille during the
winter, and carried on his farm opera
tions in the summer. At this place he
reared his family. consisting of FIVE
daughters and four sons, Of whom one of
the latter, James Kerr, of Martins Fer
ry, and three of the former, Mrs. s. NJ
Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Giffin and Miss
Mary Kerr, survive. Deceased possess
ed many excellent traits of character.
His life was characterized by strict up
rightness and honesty ; in his intercourse
with the men of his day, he was proven
bal for ;his probity and purity, ap-
parently gathering inspiration con-
tinually from his favorite stanza in The
Cotter's Saturday Night: princes and
lords are but the breath of kings; an
honest mans the noblest work of God"
Robert Kerr possessed large store of
general intelligence, and while he was
close observer of events in his adopted
country, taking patriotic interest in its
welfare, he was especially well
versed in the history and literature
of his native land. He was par
ticularly fond of recurring to his
youthful days, and was rich in remin-
iscence gathered from the years, but
after all, looking back over struggle of
nearly 80 years, checkered with lights
and shadows, he often recurred to his
favorite poet Burns, and exclaimed:
"rve seen sac mony changefu' years,
On earth am stranger grown;
i wander In the ways of men,
Alike unknowing and unknown"
and in this he expressed the humbleness
of heart ever ready to submit to the
win of the Ruler of us all.
A wide circle of relatives and friends
mourn his death.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-05-22

Two live Bishops of the NJ. E. church
were the attraction in st. Clairsville, on
Tuesday evening, being Bishops Matthew
Simpson of Philadelphia. and Harris of
New Y Ork City. Their presence certain
ly marked an ecclesiastical epoch in the
history of st. Clairsville, for never be-
fore had the town had like visitation.
In the evening the NJ. E. church was
crowded beyond its seating capacity, by
one of the finest audiences ever gathered
in st. Clairsville, to listen to sermon
from Bishop Simpson. Time nor space
will not permit us to give an outline of
the eloquent remarks of the eminent di-
vine. 1t was powerful and magnetic
dissertation on the Thought of the BIZ
BILE" and was probably the finest piece of
pulpit oratory ever heard in st. Clairs-
vile. He elucidated his subject in a
mastery manner and with a clear con-
ception of the grandness of the theme
before him, and his hearers listened in
wrapt attention to the grand ideas as
they fell from his lips.
During his sermon he referred feel
ngly to his pastorate in this place, over
forty years ago, and to his early expert
ence as preacher on this circuit.
Bishop Simpson was born and reared
at Cadiz. He had the advantage of the
very imperfect schools of that day, and
resorted to every means at his command
to gain an education. About the year
1881 or he began the study of medicine
in Freeport, going thither from Cadiz
frequently to be examined in his studies.
Early in the year 1888 he completed his
medical course and was ready for prac-
tice. Probably in July of the same year
the Quarterly Conference of the West
Wheeling Circuit, in session at New
Athens, recommended his license as a
preacher, which was accordingly done
Being in very feeble health he was as
signed to the Cadiz charge, alone, for a
few months, but afterward his physi-
clans thinking that horseback riding
would be of benefit to him, and about
the beginning of the year 1884, he with
another preacher was assigned to the
Circuit of West Wheeling, containing
about 80 appointments, stretch
ing over nearly the entire coun-
ties of Harrison and Belmont.
In this county, Morristown, St.
Clairsville, Armstrong; Mills, Scott's
and other places were among his ap-
pointments. He remained on this cir
cult for one year, after which he went
to Pittsburgh. Subsequently, about the
year Al, he became Professor in the
Meadville Theological College, and Occu-
pied other high positions. He rose rap
idly into prominence as preacher, and
about q years ago he was elected Bish-
Op, and since which time his name and
fame are co-extensive with that of the
Church which he represents. Although
he is nearly three-score years old, he
has clear ringing voice, and possesses
a large degree of physical vigOr. Per-
sonally he is a most pleasant, suave
gentleman.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-05-22

WE regret to chronicle the death of
Esqire VIM. Smith, of GAINESVILLE, which
occurred on last Saturday, after linger-
ing illness. Deceased was for probably
forty years citizen of BarnesviIle, al
ways taking an active interest in its
growth and advancement. He was prom
inent in the management of local affairs,
and frequently occupied places of trust.
For number of years prior to his death,
he was an active member of the Barnes
vile School Board. In county politics,
as an answering Republican, he WELD
ed considerable influence, and was fire.
quent representative of his party at their
conventions, and upon more than one
occasion his friends presented his claims
as suitable person to represent the
county in the Legislature. A public
spirited citizen, a good neighbor, and
genial Christian man has gone to his
reward
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-05-22
Administrators Sale
OF REAL ESTATE.

IN pursuance of an order of the Probate
Il Court of Belmont county, Ohio, win Of
fer at Public Auction, on
Saturday, June z, 1879,
between the hours of o'clock and 4 o'clock
P. n. of said day, upon the Premises, the
following described Real Estate, situate in the
county of Belmont and State of Ohio, to wit:
The undecided ons-tkird IF the following de-
scribed tract or parcel Of land in sections II
and IL, in township 7, range 5, Goshen town
ship-Beginning for the boundaries thereof
Is reds south of the southeast corner of sec
tion 10; and the northeast corner of section
IL; thence north 894 west Ill rods;
thence north east 15 rods to q stone in the
road; thence north IS with the center ofthe
road 45.40 rods to a stake; thence north
704 . east 43. .46 rods along the center of the
road to a stake in the center of the road;
thence south 9ao east 65.96 rods to the place
OF beginning. containing 23 acres and
rood, more or less, but subject to the mort
gage lien of Ira Vail, whatever that may be.
Appraised at $3.50.
Terms of Sale-One-third cash in hand, ,cne-
third in six months, and one-third in twelve
moths from the day of sale, with interest; the
payments to be secured by mortgage upon
the premises sold.
JOHN SIDEBOTTOM.
Admir- of Oscar Job, decd.
t. W. Emerson, Atty. 8 8, st.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-05-22

THE Board of Directors of theIDis-
trict Fair Association, met in City Hall,
Barnesville, ON Saturday, the 10th, and
reelected DR.. G. II. Kemp, Secretary,
and John Bradfield, Treasurer. Mr. NJ.
C. Starbuck, who has held the office of
President, rendered his resignation,
which, after considerable discussion, was
accepted The Enterprise says: ar~
perhaps the most important action of
the Board at this meeting, was the in
given to the Executive Com
mittee to report at the next meeting a
basis for making the association self
sustaining hereafter, and thereby have
it relieved of the Indebtedness that has
hung over it since its organization. At
the appointment of Committee, con-
sisting of Messrs. Ely, Bradfield and
Kemp, on time of holding next Fair, the
Board adjourned to meet on Saturday
next .-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-05-22

AN article in the Guernsey Times last
week, riled DR.. J. T. Mcpherson to such
degree that he concluded to slaughter
the editor, d. d. Taylor, if he did not re-
tract; he sought him out, and upon his
refusal so to do, the irate DR.. pitched
into David ID. furiously, and then if our
reports are correct, he pitched out again.
On the following morning the attack
was renewed by the Dr., with reinforce
ments. Taylor licked the whole crowd.
All the parties were arrested, and Tay-
lOr was discharged. Mcpherson was
held in 800 for his appearance at Court.
May all men who undertake to thrash
the editor meet with the same fate.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-05-22

COMMON PLEAS COURT began on Tues
day, with Judge VIM. Okey occupying
the throne of Justice. The Grand Jury
was called, and there being three vacan-
cies, John Orr, J. B. Longley and John
Shepherd were selected to fill the same,
Jonathan Schofeld was sworn as Fore
man. Yesterday the Jury having dispO-
sed of the business before them, returned
into Court, and reported true bills as
follows:
One against John Foster for false i'm
personation; and two against William
Hume, for assault with intent to kill.
After which they were discharged.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-05-22

E. K. THoMPsoN's SUGAR-COATED
DANDELIoN AND MANDRAKE Pills
These pills are concentrated, are careful
ly prepared and do not grippe. Two at a
dose for c0stiveness, and one for mild
cathartic and regulative, repeated for
several days, cures the Liver Complaint
and Sick Headache. Sent by mail, free,
on receipt of twenty-five cents Address
E. K. Thompson, Titusville, Pa, OF ask
your druggist for them, and take no
other. Price, 25 cents per box. For sale
by l. III. Patterson, Druggist.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-05-22

Wool buyers are around prospecting,
and shaping themselves for business.
So far as we can judge we believe it is
beyond the comprehension of the mind
of any of us ordinary creatures here be-
low to put even a rough guess on when
the market will fairly open, what the
price will be, or anything else concerning
it. We will endeavor to post our read
ers at the earliest convenience on any
important movements in the business.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-05-22

JOHN P. BoYLEs, resident of this
county for half century, died at his
home near Cincinnati, Appanoose coun-
ty, Iowa, on the 10th inst. Deceased was
born in Pennsylvania, in 1902, came to
this county in 1906, was married to Re
becca Shepherd, who survives him, in
1897, and removed to Iowa in 1865. The
Centreville Qowa) Citizen says of him,
that "Mr. Boyles was man whom we
and all who knew him held in high es-
teemLp
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-05-22
Will Wait Awhile.

Resolution adopted by the st. Clairs-
vile Council at an adjourned meeting,
held on Monday, May 10, 1879, on motion
it was resolved that the petition to the
Commissioners, in pursuance of the or
dinance for the annexation of territory
to the village of st. Clairsville, be sus-
pended for further action of the Council,
and for the purpose of ascertaining the
views and opinions of the persons and
taxpayers in regard to the matter, in the
proposed annexed territory.
- r. r. BARKETT. Clerk.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-05-22

WHEELER JOHNSON removes mis- Ba-
kerry and Confectionery Store from this
place to-day, to Cadiz, where he will en-
gage in the same business. Wheeler has
long been identified with the interests
of st. Clairsville, and has been one of
her most useful citizens. The people
here will miss him. We bespeak for
him in his new home, the good Offices
and patronage of the people of Cadiz,
feeling assured that they will find in
him an accommodating gentleman and
a good citizen.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-05-22

CALL and examine our new fixtures
for raising and lowering window shades.
1t is the most convenient window fixture
vet patented The shade can be lowered
from the top or raised with the greatest
facility and ease, making it possible to
have free ventilation and at the same
time protect carpets, furniture, &C.,
from exposure to the sun. Call on or
address, ]. STONERRAHER,
1t National Hotel, st. Clairsville, o.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-05-22
Sale.

IN pursuance of an order of the Probate
Il Court of Belmont county, Ohio, will
offer at Public Auction on
Monday, June o, 1879,
at 3 o'clock afternoon, at the front door of
the Court House, in st. tlairsville, said eoun-
ty, the following Real Estate, as the property
of John II Price, sr. decd, situate in said
county, in Goshen township, viz-Lot No.
in McMillan's addition, and Lot No. 10 in
McMillan's south addition TO the village of
Fairmount, and tract of % acres, rood
and 80 perches more or less, decided by John
McKelvy and wife to said Price, on Sune 10,
1875, situate in the northwest quarter of sec
tion 8, township 2, range 5, beginning at the
northeast corner Of Vanfossen's land; thence
with the section line south S7t east sc. 80
perches; thence south 3S4 west 20 perches;
thence north 874 west 1920 poles to Vanfos-
sens line; thence with said line north % east
$3.50 poles to the beginning. Said Lot 10 to
be sold subject to dover of the widow.
Appraised as follows-Lot 6 at 1925.
Lot 10. subject to dover, 255.
Tract of land at $50.
Terms made known on day of sale.
SPENCER GREGG,
Admir- with the will annexed of John III.
Price, decd 5-8, '79-5t.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-05-22

AS WAS expected, a howl came up
from farmers in many localities about
the failure of their seed corn to sprout.
We have done our duty. We insinuated
long ago that this would be the case. 1t
is well known that a spring following a
very severe winter is almost universally
a risky time among corn raisers, and old
seed is far preferable to any other.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-05-22

WE call attention to the advertisement
in this paper of Henderson & Bently,
New Athens. These gentle
keep full stock of goods in their line.
They buy for cash and consequently can
afford to sell at bottom prices. We hope
that our friends ON that side will give
these gentlemen call.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-05-22

In the presence of relatives and two
or three intimate friends of the groom,at
the residence of the brides mother, i'll
this place, last Thursday morning, Rev
Alexander officiating. County Auditor
Mr. w. n. Cortland and Miss Anna NJ
Lochary, were united in the bonds of
wedlOck. The wedding breakfast was
served, after which the bridal party
were driven to Bridgeport, where they
boarded the cars for Cleveland. During
their absence of about two weeks, they
will take in Niagara and New York.
The newly welded pair have the best
wishes of host of friends for their
health, happiness and prosperity.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-05-22

WA. PITTINGER, formerly or the
Tuscarawas Chronicle but more recently
engaged in the Government Printing of
flee, Washington, has resigned his posi-
.tion and accepted the assistant editor
ship of the Idaho Enterprise, a new pa
per about being projected at Eagle Rock,
Idaho Territory. sl
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-05-22

THE June meeting to determine the
time of holding the GAINESVILLE District
Camp Meeting will be held on the camp
grounds at Burr's Mills, June 5th, at
1890 A. NJ. Cottage holders, managers,
trustees and all Others interested are re-
quested to be present for business and
social endowment.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-05-22
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THE engineers of the T. V. r. r. are
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-05-22

,THE SteubenFille Loan Exhibition
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day evening. The attendance was large
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from Geo. r. Taylor & Co., of Wheeling
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-05-22

THE Harrison county Republicans
held very large Convention, in Cadiz,
on Monday, and placed in nomination
the following first-class ticket: Repre-
sentative, Oliver Cope; Treasurer, U. B.
Humphrey; Prosecutor, ]. C. Given
Sheriff, J. C. Carver; Comm'r, Geo. Love
Recorder. L. B. Grimes; Inf. Director, J.
Y. Billingsley; Surveyor, Jacob Jarvis.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-05-22

Miss ALLIE LEWIS, the accomplished
daughter of ]. NJ. Lewis, of Barnesville.
is on visit to her school friend, Miss
Ida Milward, Lexington, Ky. On her
return trip, she will be the guest of
friends in Cincinnati for season, after
which she will attend the Commence
ment at Delaware, her alma-mater.