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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08
Lewis Mills.

1t was unusually quiet here d.z-.ing
the holidays-no treat, no Christmas
tree, no nothing, but mud and rain.
Rev. W. Darby is holding series OF
meetings at Wesley Chapel. and not
withstanding the inclemency of the
weather he mostly has full house.
Mrs. Joshua Pryor is seriously i'll
with erysipelas fever.
Two of our young men have taken un-
to themselves wives: Mr.. John Porter
field and Miss Jennie Sawyers, Mr.. Allen
Green and Miss Sue Wilson, were mar
ried in Bellaire by Rev. CASTOR, Thurs
day evening. The happy couples have
our best wishes.
Rev. C. B. Henthorn occupied the L..
q. pulpit the evening of the 27th. Sub
ject: "Pure Religion"
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. b. Crafty. of Bellaire,
spent a few days of last week visiting
her parents C. w. Lewis.-Mr. 5. L..
Thompson. of Lebanon, was the guest
of the Misses Jones, on Wednesday,
Misses Julia and Lizzie Wilkinson. who
have been attending school at Delaware,
Ohio, are spending vacation at their
Julia Lewis spent the
HOLIDAYS with friends in Barnesville and
Quaker City. FANNY.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08
amounts held NV --.b claimant.

amounts held by "a III claimant.
VIM. NJ. Wallatsfvs John NJ. Wallace.
Decree for partition of real estate. n.
Fl. Theaker, Hiram Frazier and Henry
Floto are appointed commissioners to
make to make said partition. If parti-
tiOn cannot be made without injury to
premises, then eaid commissioners are
ordered to appraise the same.
Robert Gillespie VS.. Crawford E.Welsh
ct al. Referred to Master Commissioner
Shannon to state liens and the order of
the same.
VIM. B. Kirk. exr, VS.. Jas. A Slater ct
al. Sale confirmed.
John W. Taylor VS.. E. T. Hall ct al.
Sale confirmed
Frederick w. Dye VS.. Samuel d. Tai
bott. Continued off docket at costs of
plaintiff
VIM. b. Kirk, Exr, VS.. Jas. Slater.
Dismissed at costs of defendant.
First Natl Bank Bridgeport VS.. John
l.. WOOdfield. Sale of attached property
ordered.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08
Probable Drowning Of John E
Baker.

By notice furnished the local in
spectors at Wheeling and Madison, Ind,
we learn of the drowning on the eve
ming of the 2Sth of December, of one
Edward Baker. at Murrayville, West
Va, from the tow-boat Samuel Clarke.
He was engaged in wheeling coal out of
a float ahead of the boat into the engine
room, but it is unknown as to how he
got into the river. From statement
made to the steward of the boat before
supper,it was learned that his name was
Edward Baker, and he lived ten miles
back of Wheeling-the steward thinks
he said at st. Clairsville. From reliable
informants here, we learn that John E.
Baker left here with the intention of
making trip on the river, and that he
was seen at work on boat, on its way
down. Taking all the facts into con.
sideration, the conclusion is unavoida-
BILE that the drowned man must be John
f. Baker, of this place. The body mas
not vet been recovered.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

Just Published, in a Sealed EnUelope. Price
s.r cents.
A Lecture on the nature, Treatment and
Radical Cure of Seminal Weakness, or Sper-
matorrhea, induced by Self-Abuse, Involun'
tary Emissions, lmpotency, Nervous Debility,
and lmpediments to Marriage generally; Con-
sumption, Epilepsy, and Fits; Mental and
Physical Incapacity, ,&c-By Robert j. CUL-
vERwElL, NJ. D., author of the ''Green
Book, &c.
The world renowned author, in this admI'
rable Lecture, clearly proves from his own
exper ance that the awful consequences of
Self abuse may be effectually removed with
oft medicine, and without dangerous surgi-
cal operations, bougies, instruments, rings, or
cordials; pointing out mode Of cure at once
certain and effectual, by which every suffer-
er, no matter what his condition may be, may
cure himself chesply, privately and radically.
g This letter will prove a boon TO thou
sands and thousands.
Sent under seal, in plain envelope, to any
address, on receipt of six cents, or two post
age stamps.
Address the Publishers, -...-..
The CulverweIl Medical Co,
~ Ann ST., New York: P. o. Box 4596.
June 26 lS79-ly
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

THE holiday issue of the Sciota Gazette,
Chillicothe. o., Messrs. Roper & Wolfe,
Editors, copy of which by the courte-
sy of the publishers is upon our table. is
probably the largest single sheet news
paper ever printed in Ohio. 1t is in
quarto form, ten columns Of thirty inch
es in length, on a page-in all So col
umns. 1t is no wonder that the price
of printing paper has advanced. The
Gazette "cornered" the market. Its
proprietors merit the success they have
achieved.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08
Desirable Home for Sale.

r WILL offer at private sale, until Saturday,
i January 10th, 1880. my homestead lying
Just outside the corporation limits of St.
Clairsville, containing 15 acres of choice land.
upon which there is a Good Dwelling
House, containing rooms in good repair
There is all necessary out-huildings and good
tenant house on the place. Also, two good
wells and spring of water. Fruit in abun-
dance and one of the best bearing orchards in
the county. Location high ard dry, over
looking the town and fair grounds. If not
sold at private sale by the day above named,
it will be offered at public sale at o'clock of
said day. For terms and particulars call on
or address W. ]. CHICK,
211-5t st. Clairsville, o.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

THE case of George Brown and Mrs.
Jos. Woodmansee, Administrators of
the estate of Jos. Woodmansee, decd,
against Lewis Woodmansee, being an
action to recover $4,000. the amount of
a promissory note given deceased du-
ring his lifetime, has engrossed the at
tention Of the Court since Monday, and
will probably not be concluded before
this evening. 1t is being tried to the
Court by an array of legal talent on
both sides. Messrs. Cowen and Hoge
are conducting the case for the estate,
and Messrs. w. d. Hubbard and e. j.
Cracraft, of Wheeling, and Danford and
Kennon, of this place, for Mr.. Lewis
WOodmansee.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

OK Saturday last, about 10 o'clock A.
n, a terrible crash, apparently as from
the fall of a building, occurred about
the center Of town. People rushed from
their houses and stores expecting to find
some person or persons mangled beneath
some great ruins. 1t was however dis
covered that the upper story of the
building occupied by T. C. Fawcett as a
tin shop, which was in process of being
raised, had fallen. Fortunately no one
was hurt, but the escape of several was
almost miraculous.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

In reporting the prices for butter, the
New York Tribune, Of May goth. said,
achoice packages to the retail trade reach
10 to 20 cents, but light colored goods
are hard to dispose of, and several lots
were thought well sold at 8 to 10 cents.
This stern logic of dollars and cents is
rapidly convincing dairymen that they
should use the Perfected Butter Color
made by Wells, Richardson g. Co., Bur-
lington, VT. 1t gives the perfect June
color the year round, and dairyman that
use it never send light eolored goods to
market"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

Z On New Years eve Mr.. -Chas. Baker
entertained a number of his friends at
his residence, east end Of town. They
talked the old year out and the new one
in. Not the voice of woman was to
be heard in that assemblage. A lunch
was served that kings would have ad-
mired, hands were shaken over ateen-aty
and all participants went home in a
good hamor to tell their wives what a
jolly host Charley is. raaa shF
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

The men at the Jefferson Iron Works,
Steubenyille, struck for an advance of
is per cent, one day last week. The
company offered an advance of 10 per
cent. which was refused, and on Monday
the fire in the furnace was Stacked until
new operatives can be secured. During
the year 1879, these works were in oper-
alton fifty-one weeks.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

On Saturday morning while Mrs.
Laura Davis, residing near Bellaire, was
trying to light an obstinate pile of kind
ling wood with coal oil, from an unseen
spark Of fire in the kindling the oil was
ignited and the flames were commune
Gated to the oil in the can, causing an
explosion. The burning oil was thrown
over Mrs. Davis, and her clothing was
set on fire; before the flames could be
extinguished her body was so horribly
burned as to place her life in jeopardy
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08
VI aster Commissioners Sale
BELMONT COMMON PLEAS.
Joseph Pancoast, Admir-,


Thomas White ct al.
IN pursuance of an order of the Court OF
i Common Pleas of Belmont county, Ohio,
made at the Fall Term thereof, 1879, and to
me directed, l will offer for sale on THE
PREMISES, on
Tuesday, February 10th, 1850,
At o'clock in the afternoon of said day, the
following described premises, to-wit:
Situate in Union township, Belmont coun-
ty, Ohio, and being part of the northeast
quarter of section No. /, in township No. e, }
eight of range No. 5, and beginning for the
same in the center of said section; thence east
161 poles; thence north 81t poles; thence west
161 poles; thence south 81 poles to the place
of beginning, containing So acres of land
therefrom acres of the north
east corner sold to Geofge Vanlaw by Isaac
White, during his lifetime), and leaving n
acres of land, more or less in fee simple, sub
ject to the dover estate therein of Harriet
White, widow of James M. White, decd.
Appraised (subject to the dover estate of
Harriet White) at $1,000, Observation-Disclosures.
Terms of Sale-Cash. ....-.,. -...---..-.--. ..
- j. W. SHANNON, .....
Master Commissioner.
P. fallman & Son, Attyis. ...... 1-8, st. g..
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

!. LEAP YEAR PARTY.-The first leap
year party of the season was given by
the young ladies of this place; at the st.
Clair Hotel on New Years evening.
About thirty couples were present and
most enjoyable time was participated
in. All the young ladies escorted gents
and treated them to all the honors of
the occasion.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

IN the midst of our holiday festivities
last week, we neglected to acknowledge
the receipt at this office, from Mr.. and
Mrs. Thos. Merritt, of goodly portion
of the wedding feast spread upon the
occasion Of the recent marriage of their
daughter Lizzie, to Mr.. s. E. Miller, of
Martins Ferry. All hands join in wish
ing the young couple many years of
domestic happiness.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

ROBERT FRATER, who shipped large
lot of cattle to Philadelphia last week,
there. was assaulted by one Daniel MUIR
ply, a cattle buyer, and very seriously
abused in person. 1t was necessary to
call physician to keep him from bleed
ing to death. Our informant stated that
Mr.. Frater was peaceably inclined, and
was in no wise to blame for the abuse at
the hands of Mr.. Murphy. j
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

THE Barnesville Enterprise presented
each of its readers with a New Years
gift. in the shape of bright, handsome,
'clean-faced paper. While Me, the old
head. is still at the helm.the paper has a
new topographic head, which is an inn
provement on the discarded one. We
congratulate our neighbor upon the
signs of thrift which its new outfit
shows.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

THE Ohio County Veterans Associa-
ton sat around most brilliant camp
fire, last Thursday night, at the new
MeLure House, Wheeling. 1t was one
of the most happy reunions ever held
in the city. An old-fashioned army
style bean supper was partaken of, and
afterwards the evening was spent in re-
lating incidents of army life, anecdotes,
and in singing camp songs.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

PERSONS having deedsNor other titles
to property that have not been trans
ferred in the Auditors Office, should pre-
sent them to the County Auditor at once
for transfer, SO that all real property
may be listed in the names of the prop
er owners, before the Land Appraisers
commence their duties. The Auditor
gives the Land Assessor a copy of the
names and description as they appear
on the tax duplicate, and the Assessor
has no power to change these names in
his returns; hence the Importance of
having all deeds transferred soon.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

SAMUEL THOMAS, a liveryman of Cam
bridge, died suddenly from heart dis
ease on Christmas eve. He left his
stable Office at 10 o'clock and went
home, retiring at IL in usual good
health. A short time after he raised up
in bed, saying to his wife that he felt
bad and instantly sank back dead.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

THE fortieth marriage anniversary Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel McGeorge was
made the occasion, on New Years day,
for q most pleasant gathering of his
friends from Bellaire and this vicinity.
The hospitable home Of the host was the
scene OF continued good cheer and en-
joyment until late in the afternoon,
when the merry company departed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

An ordinance to regulate the sale of
stonecoal, ETC., is published in another
column. We understand that it is the
intention of the authorities to enforce
the new ordinance to the letter, and 1t
might be well for all persons concerned
to govern themselves accordingly.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

AMONG the bills introduced ON the
first day of the session of the new Legis-
lature, was one to prohibit the sale or
or giving of fire arms or ammunition to
boys under 12 years of age. Such a
measure is needed for the public safety.
We hope it will be speedily placed upon
its passage.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

A LIFETIME of torture is often en-
dured by the rheumatic. Their pangs
may, however, be promptly relieved,
aud the disease eradicated with Thomas
Electric Oil, which is moreover. q
swift and thorough remedy for neural
gia, lame back. sores, bruises, frost-bites,
corns, excoriated nipples, infiamed
breasts, liver complaint, and all affee
tions of the breathing organs. For
further particulars see our advertise
ment in another column.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

J.D. PATTERSON, the Guernsey Co. ex-
Treasurer who loaned the public funds,
and Carson his accomplice, who were
found guilty of embezzlement and sem
fenced to the Penitentiary some time
last year for three and two years re-
spectively, were each presented with
New Years gift by Gov. Bishop in the
shape of pardon.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

ABB. & o. FREIGHT ENGINE jumped
: the track at the bridge near the stock
yards west of Bellaire on Saturday
morning, hindering the passage of trains
and rendering it necessary to transfer
passengers, baggage. mail, &c, on morn
ing trains.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

AFTER the large chandelier in the
Presbyterian Church, Cambridge. had
been lighted last Sabbath night, prepa-
ratory to evening service, it came down
with crash, and was broken into a
Thousand pieces. Luckily, in its descen-
sion. the lamps were extinguished, and
no fire or explosion occurred. No SER
vices were held that evening.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

IT is estimated that there are 2,4O0
disorders to which, the human frame is
liable, such as coughs, colds, wounds,
burns. bruises, catarIh, Group, swelled
neck. loss of voice, asthma, sc. When
a person is laid up with rheumatism, he
is apt to think that the entire number
has struck him in concert. Use DIR.
Thomas Electric Oil in all such cases
its effects are wonderful.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

INTERNATIONAL postal cards can now
be used between this country and all
other nations with whom we have a
postal treaty. The cards are made es-
pecially for that purpose and cost two
cents. r rrl o %
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

THE week of prayer is being utilized
by all the Churches of this place, meet
ings being held by them each day or
evening. In the N. E. Church services
will be held each evening during the re-
mainder of the week, except Saturday,
and on Thursday and Saturday after
moons at 2 P. N.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

Mr.. HENRY MoNETT, heretofore the
efficient chief clerk Of Col. w. L. O'Brien
General Passenger and Ticket Agent of
the Panhandle railway at Columbus,
has been promoted to Assistant General
Passenger and Ticket Agent. A well
earned and most worthy advancement.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08
Administra10r,s Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that In the Probate
IN Court of Belmont county. Ohiothe uDder-
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-
quested to make Immediate payment, and
those having claims against said estate will
present them duly authenticated for settle-
ment. LABAN LODGE.
10y ct Administrator.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08
Why You Should Take Times.

The Dollar Weekly Times asks the
patronage of the reading public because:
1st-lt is the best and cheapest weekly
paper in the country.
2nd-It has an Agricultural Depart
ment, under the special care and direc-
tiOn of an old agricultural editor, man
of veteran experience in practical farm
ling No paper in the country pays as
much attention to the wants of farmers
as does the Times.
3rd-It has a larger quantity and a
larger variety of choice reading matter
than any weekly paper in the land.
4th-It prints every week one story, or
two stories, either original or selected
from the best foreign magazines.
5th-Its puzzle column has leaped at
once into the front ranks of puZzedom.
Two valuable prizes are offered every
week for solutions. No first prize has
been given costing less than $1.50, and
the monthly prizes have cost more than
$500 a piece.
6th-The Youths department will re-
main as heretofore one of the attractions.
7th-A column is specially devoted to
Answers to Correspondents, and we in
tend that every fair question asked shall
be answered.
Sth-Its Household department is in
charge of thoroughly experienced and
practical person.
9th-The Dollar Weekly Times is a
thoroughly competent paper. We mean
that if a person can take but one paper,
this shall answer all requirements, as re-
CARDS news and information of every
cort
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

THE BelIaire School Board have re-
considered their action adopting Apple
tons Readers, thus leaving Che McGuffey
series as the Readers to be continued in
use in the Bellaire schools.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

= WE have been favored by the Steu-
benyille Herald with copy of their
handsomely illustrated Almanac for
1880. The Herald is an immense paper.
A single copy of it will furnish as much
reading matter as any ordinary man can
digest in any one week.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

A SHORT ROAD to health was opened
to those suffering from chronic coughs,
asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, lumbago,
tumors, rheumatism, excoriated nipples
or infiamed breast, and kidney COM
plants, by the introduction of the mex
pensive and effective remedy, DIR.
Thomas Eclectric OIL In another col
umn is trademark advertisement.
-Eclectric, selected and electrified.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08
"My Termenied Back,

Is the exclamation of more than one poor
hard-working man and woman; do you
know why it aches? 1t is because your
kidneys are overtasked and need
strengthening. and your system needs
to be cleansed of bad humOrs. Kidney.
Wort is the medicine you need. "Itacts
like charm" says well-known physi.
clan; 81 never knew it to fail"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

, MASTER COMMISSIONER SHANNON, ON
Tuesday, sold the George b. McFarling
farm in Goshen township, containing
1872 acres, to Theo S. Jones, of West Va,
for $3.50. It was appraised at $4,000.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08
NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereny given, that an applica-
IN ton will he dade to the Governor OF
Ohio for the pardc of Casper PAUL, con>
victed at the Fail e N of the Court of Com
moh Pleas of Be.nost county, Ohio, of an
assault of shootn with intent to wound" !"
May ELLEN PAUL.,
1S4t And Many Petitioners
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

]. C. STEELE, ESQ, retired from the
Office of Prosecuting Attorney of Guern-
sey county, on Monday, after two terms
of service, during which time he per-
formed the duties of the Office most ac-
ceptably; he is succeeded by j. o.
Grimes, ESQ.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

CHARLES w. LENKARD, ESQ, who for
several years has been the business man
ager of the Wheeling Leader, has sever
ed his connection with that paper and
gone to Allegheny to engage in Journal
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

THE Wheeling Register have favored
us with q copy Of their wall calendar
for 1880. It is q handsome specimen of
Typography and an appropriate and use
full present to their patrons. W a
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08
Valuable Farm for Sale.

HAVING removed West, l will offer at
IL Public Sale, on
Saturday, January "a, 1850,
at 10 o'clock A. M, my FARM. well known
as the Updcgraff place, in Belmont county,
Ohio, on the Bridgeport and Cadiz Pike,
miles from Bridgeport, and one mile west of
j. Maule's Store. This Farm is well improved,
has good Orchard, and is unusually well To-
Gated for pleasant home, and for markets,
schools and churches. The purchaser can
have 142 Acres, or only III, more or
less, as he may choose, and possession given
next April. As land is inevitably rising in
value, rare opportunity is thus afforded to
secure desirable farm. Terms will be rea-
sonable. For further information apply to
D. B. Updegraff, Mt Pleasant, Ohio.
OLIVER P. UPDEGRAFF.
Ii, 80 At.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

AS A matter of interesting news to
many of our readers, we publish on the
outside of this paper the delinquent
land list. The sale is to take place on
the 10th.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

THE threshing machine and imple'
ment works of L. Spence, Martins Fer
nv, have resumed operations and are now
running to their full capacity, to pre-
pare for the trade Of the approaching
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

AT. McKELvY, ESQ. the President
elect of the Agricultural Society, went
to Columbus to attend the meeting of
the State Board of Agriculture,
which convened yesterday in the Senate
chamber. IS
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-08

r. NJ. EATON, ESQ.,, who has filled the
Office of Prosecuting Attorney Of this
county for the past two years, was sue
ceeded on Monday by A. H. Mitchell,
Esq. Mr.. Mitchell enters upon the duties
of the Office with the best wishes of the
people of the county, and we believe
that by diligent, efficient and honest
administration of its affairs he will con-
tinue to merit their favor.