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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-06-24

1t will he seen that Belmont, although
with one exception having the smallest
taxable valuation of all these counties,
collects off the people much more money
than any other county-with a taxa
BILE valuation of S1,921,6 ,64O less than
Columbiana, she requires her peo-
pie to pay into the Treasury for county
purposes S2S,O44 80 more than does Co
lumbiana True, our Treasurer is col
lecting S2O,735 9s for building fund,
while Columbiana is collecting no build
ing fund; but deduct this from $685.
42S 90 and there remains $47,692 "a, or
$1,000 OF more than Columbiana col
lects on a duplicate nearly two millions
greater than ours.
But it seems the large levies made and
collected off our people are insufficient,
and the Commissioners are about to
6o7TOIC, or have borrowed, $4,000 more,
with which to open and conduct the
Children's Home until farther levies
can be made and collected. In other
words, the county is again getting into
the condition from which it was rescu-
ed by the Republicans seven or eight
years ago; notwithstanding continued
high taxation for county purposes, it is
again becoming enveloped in debt.
This is not cheerful prospect, espe-
cially when we contemplate the fact
that the people of this town and of other
parts of the county find it necessary to
assume Indebtedness for the purpose of
needed public improvements. We make
no especial complaint except as to the
levy for County Fund. 1t does seem to
Us that if the county of Champaign can
get along with County Fund of S22,-
443 43, that Belmont ought to get along
with little less than So, ,1O3 9S-the
taxable valuations of the two counties
being about equal. We collect S7,457 50
more for this fund than does Miami
county, which has taxable valuation
of S760,916 in excess of that of Belmont.
We collect $1,000 Al more for that fund
than does Columbiana, although Colum-
biana's duplicate exceeds ours 81 1921, $40.
As rule, people pay taxes for perma-
nent improvements, which add to the
value of property in their vicinity and to
the convenience and comfort of the peo-
pleas for good roads and bridges
with reasonable fortitude; but the Coun-
ty Fund pays for no bridges, for no roads,
for no public buildings, for nothing, in
fact, that is permanent in its character.
Therefore that tax is not paid so cheer
fully, and therefore the Commissioners
and the Auditor should exercise especial
care in its disbursement
The Legislature, from which Commits
sioners and Auditors end other bodies
authorized to levy taxes and disburse
moneys derive all their powers, has
been careful to provide the people with
all needed safeguards against these bo-
dies. Without they are expressly au-
thorized by law, they can not borrow one
dollar for any purpose whatever. Have
they Sucb authorization in this inStance2
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-06-24

AND still the wool don't go. And it
don't seem likely to until the buying in
terest makes some strong concessions.
But in the end the staple must be trans
ferred from the grower to the manufac-
turer, and this transfer will be conse-
quent upon somebody weakening. The
absorbing question is-who will yield :?
1t seems to us that the real advantage
of the situation is with the farmer. AS
general thing the wOol-growers are
not compelled to sell just now. as times
are easy, money is plenty, and there is
no great necessity compelling them to
realize on their clips at All early day.
And when in this connection it is re-
membered that the holding for strong
er figure is not confined to any section
or set of men, but is almost universal, it
would seem that the selling interest
holds the key to the situation. The trade
may not open until late, but when the
ice is once broken few weeks will suf-
flee to carry out the enormous amount
of wool now ready for the buyer. An
experience somewhat SIMILAR to this oc-
CURED in the spring of 1871. BUYERS
offered 35a40c, and sellers demanded soc.
And there the matter rested for weeks.
Finally the growers triumphed, and the
bulk of the fleece was taken at the latter
figure. We'do not say that will be the
case this time, but it can certainly be
considered among the probabilities
Pittsburgh Stockman.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-06-24

THE Republicans Of Indiana have
nominated Hon. Albert G. Porter, first
Comptroller Of the Treasury, for Cover
nor. and Hon. Thomas Hanna for Lieu
tanant Governor
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-06-24

GENERAL GEORGE W. MORGAN, of
Cumberland Gap fame, has been ''pitch-
ing into" General Garfield. This is still
another strong recommendation for the
Republican nominee.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-06-24

Cincinnati's population, and her su-
burbs, according to the new census, it is
claimed, will he about 100000.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-06-24

6t7 O00 returns in 80 days on 500 Invested
plIUU Official Reports and lnformstio4s
Free. Like profits weekly on stock options
$40 to so. Address T. Potter Wright & Ge-,
Bankers, 35 Wall street. New York.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-06-24

IN THIS age Of Commerce and in these go-a-Ae9
1times, the pressing demand is for thorOugfssf
trained men for business. Our Institution offers ar
surpassed facilities to young and middle aged n0a
for obtaining a Practical Education A short G+T1
only is required to complete the course of studs.
Expenses light Individual instruction. Students SaA
enter at any time. No vacations. For circul1s
address u. DUFF & SONS. Pittsburgh
k- Duf7s Bookkeeping, published by HaET<4
Bros; printed in colors 400 PIP. The largest woe
on the science published. A work for bankegs
railroads, business men and practical accountasAr
Price; $500, postage 20 cents
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-06-24

BEASEEFgTF ANEW sFY1En ORGAN Il Rlisas ssdis
Case. octaves and stops only 81. Elegsas
new stop organ, two full sets reeds only S9
Elegant new rosewood $500.
APkGE PksHr PIANOS only da4a s. ta.l A .4s ssn'
o your home. Illustrated catalogues FR BE
9Th thousand of references. Address
Pa NO & ORGAN CO., New York.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-06-24
Total for county purposes.

Total for county purposes. Sbo, rs. .b2
This large amount is collected upon a
duplicate aggregating in value S2O,735,-
955. Columbiana county's duplicate ag-
gregates S22,657,595, yet she collects but
$40, 1888 So. In this connection we pre-
sent some figures, to which we desire to
call the attention of our County Commits
sioners and Auditor, especially. We
have taken from the annual report of
the Auditor of State the valuation and
amount Of taxes levied for county pur-
poses in some seven counties having
about the same valuation as Belmont
1t will be found an instructive table:
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-06-24
COUNTY EXPENDITURES.

Nine years ago Belmont county was
heavily In debt. Then, as now. all three
of the Commissioners and Auditor were
Democrats. During that summer and
autumn the people of the county became
alarmed at the situation of affairs, and
at the October election defeated the
Democratic candidates for Auditor and
Commissioner The following year an
other Republican was elected Commits
sioner, which gave the party control Of
the financial affairs of the county. Steps
were at once taken to pay off the large
Indebtedness of the county, and, in or
der that the people should be oppress-
ed with taxation as little as possible
while this was going on, expenses were
reduced as far practicable, and the peo-
pie were promised more moderate tax
levies after the Indebtedness was dis
charged than they had had for years.
In few years, however, the Democrats
again got control of the fiscal affairs of
the comfy, and they have had full con-
troll thence until the present time. Tax
alton is higher than it ought to be. The
Treasurer is now closing the collection
of the duplicate of 1879, upon which
-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-06-24

1NHERE is no greater BIood-Purifyiag and
Life-Giving Principle in the world OF
medicine than KALT RITTERS, prepared by
mented Malt and Hops. 1t is a Perfect RenO>
gator OF feble and exhausted constitutions. II
euriches the blood, solldifies the bones, har>
dens the muscles, quiets the nerves. perfects
digestion. cheers the mind, and vitalizes with
new life eqery fiuied OF the body. II is so, be-
cause IL strikes at the root OF all debility
ENFEEBLED DIGESTION and IMPOVER>
ISHED BLOOD. Sold eqerywhere.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-06-24

HPCANCI stops, 8 set Reeds, Knee
OnUfSS! Swells, stool and Book only SOS
"-------------.-- PIANOS, Stool, Cover and Book
only S2l0 to $780, Illustrated Catalogue free.
Address DANIEL r, BEATTY, Washington,
New Jersey
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02

Truly, in the midst Of life we are
in death. In one day two of Au-
drains most sturdy men have fallen
before the hand of death. Two more
healthier, stout and vigorous men,
for their ages, could not have been
found than J. P. Beatty and Har-
rison Giascock. This weeks LEDGER
chronicles the death of both. A
timely text was J. A. Brooks
"Why halt We between two opinions"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02
Fry-Bourne Wedding.

Mr.. W. W. Fry and Miss Nettie
Bourne Of this city, were married by
Rev. T. j. Gooch last Thursday night.
There were $50 invitations to the
church, and 65 to the reception. The
affair was everything we said it would
be in our last issue. We would give
even a fuller description Of the cos
fumes than we did last week, but
have not the room, and, of course,
can not notice only two or three.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02

ONE light bay horse with heavy
" black name and tail, poney built,
s or Q years old, Is 1-2 hands high,
has a long, singing walk also one
brown OF mouse-colored mare with
a grey streak in the face, and her
shoulders and back both badly scared.
She is about IL years old, ID hands
high, light name and tail; both ami
mails were shod with plain shoes; left
my stable on night of the 18th of
November. G. A. SMITH,
33-2w Laddonia, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02
$3.50!

IN send the LEDGER to any
...;ber the remainder of this
- all of next-uniil January,
for $3.50, in Advance. Now
lime to procure a paper if you
tsep up with the times. We
..;s offer so that every man in
,ooty can try the Great Relig-
xiv" There is no reason
ser, man in the county should
tho LEDGER. 1t contains
|, reading matter and local news
! -oek than any other country
!, the State. Try it!
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02

Thanksgiving day is a national
holiday. AS a general thing post
offices and all other government offices
are closed the same as on Sunday.
Postmaster Poteet very kindly kept
open out of a spirit Of accommoda-
ton the greater part of the day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02

NJ. Laseur, a brakeman on the JEFF.
erson City Branch, had one of his legs
broken and the other severely crushed
last Saturday. DR.. French, the c. &
A. surgeon, went yer and dressed
his wounds. "Marsh'' is doing very
well, and, 1t is thought, will recover
without losing either leg.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02
Administrator Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that l., the
Az undersigned Public Administra.
tor, have taken charge of the estate
of q. S. Allison, deceased, late of Au-
drain county that the date of my
taking charge of said estate is Noy.
Goth, 1880. All persons having claims
against said estate are required to
exhibit them to me for allowance
within n year from the date of
taking charge of said estate, or they
nay be precluded from any benefit
of such estate; and, if such claims be
not exhibited within two years from
the time of the publication of this
notice. they will be forever barred.
GEO. ROBERTSON.
Public Administrator, and Admins
traitor of the estate of G.. S. ALI
son, deceased. 33-4w
Mexico, Mo-, December End, 1880.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02
Stray Notice.

TAKEN up by Harrison Jones and
posted before VIM. L. French, a
of the Peace, in Loutre Town
ship, of Audrain county, on the 9TH
day of November, in the year 1880,
the following described property: A
red brindle steer, two years old,
marked with a crop off the right ear
and branded on the right hip with
the letter"W." Appraised at twen-
ty dollars. VIM. L.. FRENCH, J,P,
a. u
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02
Fresh oysters at r. G, Paul's.

On the first page of the LEDGER
will be found a petition to Congress,
drafted by one of our enterprisirg
druggists, j. F. Llewellyn. There is q
good prospect of its being favorably
treated by Congress if it is properly
endorsed, as we think it will be.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02
The annex"


As we stated last week, the annex
to the public school building was
completed last Monday, and school
promptly opened the same day. The
new teachers, Misses Lottie May,
Matte Sullinger and A. Davis, have
everything in perfect order. The
new bnildingis quite an Improvement.
1t is substantially yet prettily built,
and adds to the general appearance
of the public school structure, which
is II of the finest in Mexico. The
annex. with its three new rooms, will
relieve the other packed rooms of
some 1870 pupils. The rooms are not
now Oyer-crowded, and everything
promises that we will have the best
school ever held in this pant of the
State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02

Being very busy with our editorial
and other work. we have placed some
of our accounts in the hands of q col.
lector. We trust that none of our
friends will take offense at this. We
know that they intend to pay what
they justly owe us, and when called
on we trust they will promptly settle
and save US further trouble. 20-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02

Ask your grocer for Carroll's
brooms, (they all keep them) and
buy no others. Beware of imita-
tons every broom labelled. If you
cannot get Carroll's brooms at your
grocers, you CAN get them at office of
factory at wholesale or retail prices,
according to quantity purchased.
Attention Farmers! l will take
produce in exchange tor brooms. Of
fee of factory under post office.
Stiff g. w. CARROLL, Prop.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02
The Tree Shall be Known
by Its Fruit"
MRS. j. NJ.
Ladies' Physician.

DR.. j. NJ. koontz and wife, sole
proprietors of the French cure for
women, and also other justly cele-
brated family medicines of their W
compound, are still located in Mexico,
where they can be consulted in regard
their medicines and diseases which
they are recommended for. The
French cure for woman is the only
remedy of the kind prepared and sold
in America, and so acknowledged by
all ladies, who have given it a trial,
to be the only reliable remedy
on earth for all diseases peculiar to
the female organization. Prepared
and for sale only by them. Also
midwifery and chrome diseases OF
m made a specially by Mrs. j.
Nj. Koontz, who has had over IA years
experience in the practice of medl-
cine among the female sex. All per-
sons calling at the residence will get
an honest opinion In regard to their
case and for chronic diseases can
have treatment and medicine furnish
ed them containing full directions
and instructions tor using at very
reasonable rates. All medicine guar
anteed to be entirely vegetable. For
consultation call at residence on
corner of Promenade and Washington
sts., in the DR.. Bourne property,
Mexico, Mo.
My friend, patronize Mitchell's
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02

George Robertson has entered up
on his duties as public administrator.
George is a young attorney of good
business talent, energetic, economical
and honest in the strictest sense of
the word. Estates, large or small,
entrusted to his charge will receive
careful and prompt attention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02

Pc If you want to buy, sell or rent
land. confer with j. w. Daniel, who,
by personal observation, knows most
every turn, crook, and cross-road in
Audrain county. Law and Insurance
office, north side public square, Mex.
leo, Mo. Aft
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02
Still Another

The good work goes braveiy on.
Mr.. James McDearmon and Miss
Cordelia Gibbs, both of this city,
were married at the Presbyterian
Church, by Rev. DR.. Grasty' last
Sunday night, just before servi 'es.
After the ceremony they took their
seats and listened TO the sermon just
like old married people-old married
men hear sermons most every day.
Jim is a young druggist of Mexico
and a steady, clever fellow. The
LEDGER wishes the happy couple
long and prosperous life.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02
Final Settlement Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the
undersigned administrators of the
estate of Alvin Powell, deceased will
make final settlement of said estate
at the next term ofthe Probate Court
of Audrain County, to be begun and
held in Mexico on the second Monday
in January, 1881.
A. j. POWELL,
33-4w Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02

j.. NJ. Mcdonald, of Mexico, is
agent for the world renowned Chick
ering, celebrated Decker Bros, un-
excelled Mathushek, Story & Camp,
Hams Bros, and Ficher pianos. The
m~atchless Estey and Story & Camp
organs. Pianos lower than the lowest.
Terms to suit. Send for catalogue.
Pitt J. NJ. MCDONALD,
Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02

See big advertisement for 99c store.
This firm has, without doubt, the
neatest and cheapest lot of goods
of all kinds. Read and notice prices,
then call in and see for yourself.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02

Fay Up!
Call at once and settle your ac-
counts, as Mrs. Clark has sold her
interest in the business. and we wish
all outstanding accounts closed at
once. MRS. MULDROw & CLARK.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02

d. D. Woodward, sheriff-elect, has
filed his bond in the sum of $500
with j. N. Caitmell, Alex. Carter,
w. D. Bourne and Joseph Boyd as
securities.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02

Judge Buckner left for Washing
ton City Tuesday. His son, Charlie,
will be clerk Of the finance committee
of which the Judge is chairman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02
Millinery.

Mrs. Rocman has just returned
from St. Louis with her fall stock of
millinery goods and notions, of the
latest styles, cheap for cash. She is
closing out her goods cheap, in order
to make room for a full line of spring
goods. Give her a call. Next door TO
C.. O. Morris & Co. 32-4w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02

Grand Raffe.
We learn that a fine $500 piano
will be rallied off by j. NJ. Melon
aid on or before the 22nd of Dec.
There will be 60 chances at SIS per
chance. There is a standing offer Of
$3.50 for the piano if the lucky party
wants to sell it. We learn that dice
will be thrown for the piano, the
Eighestswins. L. B. Fetter will give
a solid gold watch to the lowest
throw. 81 If
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02

r C. G. Duffy, from New Florence,
Mo, is a harness maker and is work.
ing for W. Ragsdale, Of this city.
Last Friday he lost, Or had stolen,
$3.50, for which he mourns as for a
lost friend. 1t is quite a loss $3.50
is>a good deal of money, especially
when it is all a fellow has.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02

Headquarters for Sewing Machines.
We are the only authorized agents
for the Domestic Sewing Mschines in
Audrain county, and do not deal In
the cheap second-handed machines
advertised by self-constituted agents.
32-4w CLARK & TURNER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02

WANTED AT ONCE-AGENTs.-2O
energetic men to sell Nursery stock
in Audrain and adjoining counties
this winter. j. f. JACoBY,
Gen. Agt. Springfield, ILL.,, Nurser-
les, Mexico, Mo. 32-2w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02

The new firm is Mrs. Muldrow &
Franklin, and can be found at the
old stand.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02

c. ID. Ferf1s q %.
Want to buy so secondhand stoves.
They buy all kinds of old iron, rags,
&C., and sell the best farm wagon,
with brake and seat, for the low price
of $50; steel barbed fence wire at
Z 1-2 cents per pound; repair all
kinds Of stoves and tinware; put up
cutters, lightning rods and pumps;
keep the best lot of buggies and
spring wagons in Mexico, and for
hardware and cook stoves, their
prices can't be beat. 1t will pay you
to give them a call, at the four story
brick, east side of the square. 22-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02

If you want a piano or organ call
on j. NJ. Mcdonald. He will sell
you none but the best. Terms to
suit. 21-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02

Hutchison & Lee, next door to
j. F. Llewellyn's drug store, west
side Of the square, is the place to
buy staple and fancy groceries.
They sell their goods cheap, for cash.
Give them a call, and see for your
selves. 32-3w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02

A full supply Of genuine Stewart
Sewing Machines at the grocery
store of Clark & Turner. 32-4w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02

Miss Lulu Suffer, a beautiful and
accomplish ed young lady of Palmyra,
spent several days last week with her
friend Miss Annie Spence of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02

Moore & Kennen of Laddonia, keep
a complete stock of lumber, and guar
antee that no lumber yard in Audrain
county can undersell them. Give
them a call. 2S-if.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02

Joel Guthrie says the reason he
cannot supply us with coal is be-
cause the railroad companies exhaust
the supply.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02

Six thoroughbred bull calves; all
red !; price, from $50 to s75, if taken
before December 10th, 1880.
HANNA BoYs,
31-4t Ashley, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02

Call at 1. P. G. Taylor's manufac-
tory and examine the Centennial Bed
Spring before you buy. 20 If.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02

Skates ! Skates !! Skates!!! at
u. d.. Ferris & Co.'S. 32-4w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02
Furniture at G. D.. Ferris & Co.'S.

DR.. W. c. Pipino, physician and
surgeon. Ofice--over Llewellyn's
drug store. 26-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02

Children's shoes cheap at Mitch
ellis shoc store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02

Mr.. Mixer. Of New York, son of
VIM. Mixer, Of this city, is the in
ventor of a new refrigerating machine
which promises to prove immense.
1t does away with the use of ice in
breweries and other places where it
is needed. 1t has been tried in sew
eral cases and fills the bill to a nicety.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02

G. d. Ferris & Co. keep a large
stock Of Furniture. 32-4w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02
They Blew the Gas Out.
,~,,hltnn

Special to the Republican.
HANNIBAL, Mo. Nov, 3O.-J. b.
McDear:,on and wife, a newly mar
ried couple from Mexico, Mo-, ar
rived in the city last night on their
bridal tour and stopped at the Park
hotel. They retired early and per-
formed the oft repeated country
trick of Glowing the gas out before
going to bed, About II O'Clock the
night clerk smelu the escaping gas,
and traced it to the room occupied
by the verdant pair. He attempted,
to arouse them and finally succeeded
in waking the bride from her Amos
fatal sleep. The door was Their open
ed and the clerk turned off the gas
Mr.. McDearmon was almost hfeless,
and it was some time before he couio
be restored to a normal condition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02

The masquerade ball will be on
Tuesday night, Dee. 2Sth, 1880, at
the Ringo House. Costumes and
tickets ear be procured by those who
have invitations from j. A. Glandon.
L. S. Express Agent. A fine supper
will be prepared-in fact, the ball
will be the finest thing of the kind
ever given in Mexico. A large num-
Der of persons who do not dance will
be invited to be present. A social
good time will be enjoyed by all.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02
Attention, Teachers !

Have you een the new skates at
e. D. Ferris & Co.'S? 32-4W
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02

Nice line of wooden goods at 80
cent store at lowest prices, 81 tt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02
M.RR1Ep.-At the brides residence

MARR1ED.-At the brides residence
on Wednesday, Dec. 1st., at 10 a. m.'
Miss Lizzie French, daughter OF W.
n French to Mr.. John Field, OF
this city, by Rev. T. j. Gooch. The
happy couple left on the noon train
for ST. Louis. They will reside in
Mexico. !.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-12-02

Fresh and nice confectioneries at
r. G.. Paul's. 33 St