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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

A SMALL fire occurred in the kitchen
part of the residence occupied by C. P.
White, on Saturday evening: it orig
mated between the roof and the ceiling,
and was caused by the stove pipe slip
ping out of the fue. The flames were
extinguished with few buckets of wa
ter before much headway was made:
Damage slight. @ 20
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

ATTORNEY GENERAL NASH has given
his opinion that County Recorders have
no right torefuse any one access to the
county records, and the public have a
right to full and free access them.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

FOLLOWING are market quotations al
wholesale, in Wheeling, on Tuesday, viz
Wbeat-Weak at 81 %.
Oats-Firm at 3Sa40c.
.Hay-Active S1s OOa20 90 per ton.
Seeds-Timothy 50 10a3 25 Clover So
Lard-Sc.
Hogs-44a41a.
Butter-1Sa20c. @9E
Potatoes-s1 25a1 so per barrel. -
Wool-45a47c.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

TUscARAwAs Valley trains will be
taken across the river at West Wheel
ing. Three model barges are now being
constructed upon which trains will run
and be towed over the river by the West
Wheeling Ferry Company. Pile drivers
are already at work preparing for the
construction of the track to the waters
edge.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

Mrs. REBECCA SMITH, wife of Joseph
Smith, Esq, an old resident of this
township, residing near East Richland
died suddenly on Sunday morning, aged
II years. Two hours before her death
8 ie was in usual health. with no premo-
tions of her approaching dissolution
She ate hearty breakfast, and short
time afterwards sat down upon a chair
when she was stricken, and became un.
c nscious, and died in couple of hours
Afterwards. Her funeral took place on
Tuesday. Interment in the Union Gem
ttery of this place.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

THE track of the Tuscarawas Valley
is down on the east end of the line as
far as Barton's iron bridge, eight miles
out of Bridgeport. and on the west end
is laid to within one and half miles of
Flushing. Forty trackmen were trans
ferred from the west to the east end of
the line yesterday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29
THE warehouse registrar at Chicag

THE warehouse registrar at Chicago
states that the total amount of grain, in
warehouses and afoat, in that city on
the 18th inst. was sixteen and quarter
millions, 32 per cent of all the grain in
the country, and valued at about thir-
teen and quarter millions of dollars.
New York has ten million bushels. The
accumulated stocks of grain in the whole
= country, including those of Toronto and
Montreal, foot up a few thousand over
fifty-one million bushels.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

A Pennsylvania railroad locomotive
on Thursday last made the run of sixty
miles between Jersey City and Trenton
in forty-five minutes. Its hurried trip
was for the purpose of taking the place
of an engine that had been disabled by
an accident at Trenton.
Gov. Mcclellan, of New Jersey, and
Gov. Start, of Mississippi, have recogni-
zed Gov. Davis, of Maine, and they are
pretty good Democrats too, or rather
two pretty good Democrats.
The Cincinnati Commercial notices
that Hon. Arthur p. German will be the
second of his name to sit in the United
States Senate. Gen. Willis A. German
was one of the first Senators from Min
neSOta
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

TIE citizens of Colorado insist on the
determination of the Indians tits hui
man nature to hate those whom it has
wronged, and hence they would ..exter-
inmate them all. If you would sexter-
inmate a cough, cold, or sore throat, dip
liberia OF rheumatism, use DIR. Thorn as
Electric Oil.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

THERE-will be no preaching in the
NJ E. Church of this place, next Sun
day, the pastor. Rev. j. II. Conkle, being
necessarily absent to assist in cOmmu-
nion services at Rev. TolaRd's Church,
Rellaire.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

THE Albany Journal says that history
will place the Democratic party of
Maine ON the scent counter, and remark
in doing SO that it owes the counter an
apology.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

TnE Probate Judge issued the follow
ing marriage licenses during the week
ending Tuesday. viz:
VIM. Erwin and Belle Gregg; Merritt
Lodge and Alice King; Henry W. Kirk
Jennie Williams; Ernst l.. L. Fabrey
and Mary J. Labey; Louis Cook, jr, and
Lizzie L. Fox; Coello Penn and Belle
Lloyd; F. L. West and L. B. Tucker
Samuel Mayhugh and Alice Hyatt.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

The King murder trial began at
Woods6eld, Judge 0key, presiding, on
Wednesday of last week. An entire day
was occupied in securing jury, and
sixty one persons were examined before
it was obtained.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

THE citizens of Belmont are petition
ing the Legislature for the passage of a
bill ereating'a special school district to
be composed of Belmont and adjacent
territory.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29
Valuable Farm for Sale.

1 will sell ut private sale my Farm,
containing 100 acres, situated three
fourths of mile west of st. Clairsville,
on the National Pike. 1t is choice land
and in good state of cultivation. For
particulars call on or address C. W. PAT
TON, st. Clairsville, o. 1-29 st.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

An engine ON the Elevated railroad,
New York, jumped the track, Saturday,
falling twenty-five feet into the street,
injuring six persons, none fatally, how
ever. A broken rail was the cause.
About four years ago, Mr.. T. G. Nc
Cormick, of GAINESVILLE, accidentally bu-
ried by the caving of a sand bank, a
number of bellefiower apples, some IL
feet in the sand. A few days ago he
dug them up by accident and found eve
nv apple as sound as when they were
buried. .ff =,
Prof. 1. o. Chapman, aged fifty-six,
and for the past 2S years Professor OF
Mathematics and Astronomy in Mount
Union College, at Alliance, died Satur-
day afternoon of acute nervous prostaa-
tiOn. -. ,-r--...- ..-....--...
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29
Il it Lard or Butter?

Why will our farmers persist in flood
ing the market with such quantities Of
white, lardy looking butter when they
can, by the use of Wells, Richardson &
Co.'S Perfected Butter Color, make 1t of
the golden color of June, the year round.
ANY butter buyer will tell you that such
a color will make difference of from
three to six cents per pound. ~
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

WEinvite attention Of our farmer
friends to the advertisement of the Sy-
racuse Chilled Plow, in this paper. A
large number Of these plows we're sold
last wear in this county, giving general
"a sfacti0n. kkfs
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

Mr.. C. w. PATTON residing near town
will remove to Pittsburgh about the
first of April and engage in the grain
trade. His valuable 100 acre tract of
land west of this place is offered for
sale.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

MAYOR COLLINS, of Columbus, was
-held-up by highwaymen one evening last
week, as ne was passing along fire.
quented street, and was relieved of
gold watch and his money.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

Music hath charms to soothe the saw
age. DR. Thomas Electric Oil hath
charms to soothe cough, cold, sore
throat, diptheria, rheumatism, lame
back, &c. Do you know anything Of it :
if not. it is timeyou did. See advertise
ment in another column,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

: THE residence of Madison Thornberry
at Beallsville was totally destroyed by
fire on Monday. The house was one of
the best in town and was partially in
sured.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

THE Secretary of State has issued a
certificate of incorporation to the "Union
Glass Company" Bellaire, c. C. Kelly
and Others, incorporators This compa-
ny will manufacture window glass, pre-
scription bottles, &c.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

BELLAIRE people, report about 5000
signers to county seat removal petitions
and several of the back townships and
graveyards to hear from.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29
NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given. that an applica-
1N tion will he matte TO tine Governor tf
Ohio for the pardon OF Casper Paul, con-
victed at the Fail term of the Court af Com
moh Pleas Of Belmost county, Ohio, of an
'nsSault of shooting with intent TO wound. ("
MARY ELLEN PAUL.
SIT And Many Petitioners.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29
Lookout for Bargains.

There will be an Auction Sale of Sill
yerplated ware, Table Glassware and
Crockery, in the Singer Sewing Machine
Room opposite the Bank, tomorrow
(Friday) evening.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29
Baltimore.
LIVE STOCK.

LIVE sIOCh.
Jan. 26.-Beef Cattle-Market fairly
active; prices &c higher. Very best 81
a51sc; first quality 44a51ae; medium
31sa4114c; ordinary 21saS4c; most of the
sales were at 34a5c. Receipts 1884
head; sales S,007 head.
Swine-Trade only fair; quotations
515a615c Receipts 6,175 head.
Sheep and Lambs-Receipts 1854 head
Quotations, sheep 4a5c.
Pittsburgh.
EAST LIBERTY, Jan. 26.-Cattle-,Re-
ceipts for the week ending this day
2,37S head of through and 2,244 head of
local, against 2,27S head of through and
2,60S head of local stock the week be.
fore. Supply fair, but not as full as last
week and the quality somewhat CON-
moner, with very few good to extra
which were all readily taken for York
at about last weeks figures. In fact
there is no perceptible change in prices
on any grades. There were a few cal
loads yet unsold. Prices ranged as fol
lows: Best $5a5 25; fair to good S4a4 so
common SO 10a3 .65; bulls, cows and
stays seas 80.
Hogs Receipts 1886 head; total fol-
the week, II, 500 head, against $4,000 head
the week before. Phil ldelphias "a S0s
5; Workers 81 80a4 IS.
Sheep-Receipts 5000 head; total fol
the week, II, 300 head against19,2 200 head
the week before and selling a quarter
higher than last week. Market active
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29
cLoyERsErp at Cowen Bros.

IT is expected that the Tuscaraws
Valley road will be open through to the
river, for the passage of trains, about
the first Of May.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

If young ladies would make a name
for themselves. they should visit bill
lizard hall
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29
FARM FOR SALE.
CITUATED in Washington township, Bel
- mont county, Ohio, containing
100 ACRES.

about 35 acres of which is bottom land. 1t
is within oue.half mile of the B and w
Railroad; is in good state of cultivation;
plenty of timber and water; aud a good vein
of coal thereon. 1t is convenient to church,
es and schools, and is altogether a desirable
place. Terms easy-or will exchange for
town or city property. For particulars call
on or address w. G. HEDGES,
1918, 3ms Belmont, Ohio
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29
6cLovERsrED at Cowen Bros:

WA. WHITTLE, near Hcndrysburgll,
was shot through the hand one day last
week, by the premature discharge of a
revolver which he was handling care
lessly. DIR. VIM. Jones extracted the
ball.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

A NEW post Office has been estsb-
lished on the B. & S. w. Railroad, two
miles west of Armstrong; Mills, known
as caledonia"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

A NUMBER of our. citizens went to
Bellaire last night ON the N G., to hear
Prof. Weeden's Cantata of Esther.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

THE letter of SUSAN was received too
late, as was that of CLIPPINGS. Come
again, = little earlier next time.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

RECENT Sheriff sales in Harrison
county show sales of land made under
the hammer at from SSI to S57 an acre.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

BENZ. DIcKEY has purchased the
town property of John Jones: he viii
erect store room on the east side of the
lot and remove his grocery there.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

COMMON PLEAS COURT will begin on
next Wednesday, with about 515 cases.
exclusive of the criminal business, upon
the docket.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

SCARLET FEVER and diphtheria are
prevailing TO some extent in Barnesville
and vicinity.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

BURGLARS gave Steubenville bene-
ft last Saturday night. Entrance was
gained to the residence of w. H. Mooney,
a banker, and of other prominent eiti-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

JAS. A. GRAY, of Martins Ferry. who
has been suffering for some time from
dropsy, we are glad to say, is reported
better.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

THE Masonic fraternity give their an
nual supper in their Hall in this place,
this Thursday evening.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

UNDER the code of last winter Coun-
ty Examiners may grant certificates to
teachers for three years ga
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

0vER in Cadiz young men who in
dulge in whistling and yelling in public
assemblages, are taken by the collar by
the officers and led out Some such
treatment to disturbers of public gath
ering in this place would have whole
seme effect
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

The First National Bank of Bellaire
will begin at an early day the erection
of handsome bank building.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

CAMBRIDGE is making vigorous eff
fort to secure the location of the new
Deaf and Dumb Asylum, at that point.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

WANTED-lIf farm is not Sold a
good farmer to work land or rent the
farm. Is good fora dairy. Inquire of
d. 7. PARsHALL, miles west of Bridge
port. o. 1-2o II.
GoDEY's LADY's Book for. February
comes full of interest and beauty. The
best Dairy. picture yet given, is the ex..
quisite one illustrating scene in Evan
Egeline." Every department is full of at
traetiye matter for the fair readers,
whose bright eyes grow brighter, as
each month they welcome this most pop
ular of periodicals.. Christian Reid coll
Times her new novel. "Roslyn's For
tune" in most attractive number of
pages. Never was more brilliant story
offered to the public, if one may judge
by the sparkling vivacity of the opening
chapters. The Rosebud Garden tf
Girls" follows the fortunes of Delphine,
the bright little widow, whose love story
is developed in several interesting pages.
Every page of literary matter is of the
highest kind. and the February number
will be warmly welcomed by all appre-
ciative readers. We viii furnish Co
dey's Lady's Book and the CHRONICLE
at the low price of SO so per anuum
Apply at our Office
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29
SYRACUSE CHILLED PL0W.

the introduction of the Pow in this county, claimed
will well SYRACUSE
Prices with other POws for Pow
Medley Louisville; Henry MostOwn;
Unonown George Cond East Rand
nation, address R. B..
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

7. B. TowNsEND.of GAINESVILLE, through
his attorneys, Southland 4 Southland,
have. brought suit. in our Common Pleas
against the Bellaire and Southwestern
Railroad for the recovery of $4,000, al
legged to be for labor performed in con-
structing said road.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29
c1ovERsEED at oowEs BRos.

NUMEROUS even-tempered editors are
advising people not to get mad at the
weather.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

BELLAIRE gentlemen are in Columbas
lobbying with the Legislature for the
passage of removal bin.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

CARLO CARROLL went to Columbus
on Mondayto attend Commercial Col
lege.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

THE Centennial Jubilee Singers are
coming.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

Col. c. L. POoRMAN, of the Bellaire
Tribune. was in town on Tuesday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29
Published Every Thursday
Town and Country.

Ex-SHERIFF W. C. COCHRAN was in
town on Monday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29

The Dollar Weekly Times asks the
patronage of the reading public because
| 1st-Itsis the best and cheapest weekly
paper in the country. -->r.-
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.
ing. No paper in the country pays as
much attention to the wants of farmers
as does the Times
3rd-It has larger quantity and a
larger variety of choice reading matter
than any weekly paper in the land.
4th-It prints every week one story, OF
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 S1.5O, 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 person can take but one paper,
this shall answer all requirements, as re-
CARDS news and information of every
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-01-29
s15o IN GOLD GIVEN AWAY,

800 in gold will be given to the agent
who sends the largest club of yearly sub
scriptiOns to the Dollar Weekly Times
before Feb. 1, 1880, and $50 to the second
largest. Or Is cents will be paid as COM
missisn on each subscrition.
Send for free specimen copy and cir
cular. We want agents everywhere.
Price per year, post paid, 81 90.
DOLLAR WEEKLY TIMES, CINCINNATI, OHIO.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-03-27
THE DEMOCRAT

to rob tho house, urging her to MD
him by leaving the back door ln-
locked, and threatening to kill haf
If she refused. .-,.
Il gave him my dinner and sup
per for u good many days" sho
said, in conclusion; ''but | couldn't
do that. [ couldn't tell on him,
either. lie was bad man, but he
was my father
As / thought orthis little crsa-
turc stealing ont into the darkness
with the food that she had saved
from her own needs, I was glad TO
know that this bad man was pow
erlcss to work her any further Ill
Pmlr lived with John and me 81
number of years after this, and we
became almost us much attached I"
her as 10 our own children. When
she mlrried Charles Conway, II
thriving Young carpenter, we fur
nished tic pretty cottage house he
built. as completely as il it hat
5een for one OF our own daughters:
Conway makes one of the best Of
husbands, and ] don't believe that
there's better lIouse.keeper or
happier little wife to-day than our
Polly.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-03-27
lRRIrAL AND DEPARTURE
or THE NAILS

srmi.laily Sundays
leaves Wcs.0n nj a:jiA. u amd l:3lr. n
urlivrsul II An uHd G:lip ".
Hmxlnn Court IIOuse-daIly except Sun:
,ln,s-urivrs II, llrs,on by h:m I; M'' and
leaves Weston sumo hay ii $3.50 + N
GlvnvilIc-dail! except SnHA"ys-lr"!s,'
Weston II, s A. N nuL arrives nj 3
liucklmunun-.daily "Arcpt Sundayss-ar'
rivrs ut M.stUn.at II A. NJ, and leaves
mi9M.
philippi--arri,r at Weston TUESDAYS mad
rrilays ntGP. N -lravrs Weston llrlnrs-
,lNy unh SATURDAYS nj : \. N.
Mount llrnsiHi-leHycs Weston MnnunHs
aud hmsiiuys NJ I a. N.-arriSrs Tuc'I'1's
and Fridays hy r. N.
wtS; I'Uion --artivrs Mondays Gt T. NJ
-Ira,rs Weston tuesdays at \. ".
Sand Furk-0nre wecK-leIvcs Weston
Moudaysal q a. M.-.a'rivCS Tuesdays At ]
r. " =,
ra- Parties having mail 10 90 should
bring 1t to the Ot'irr llalfHR hour before tic
departure of the mails
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-03-27
EASTER MORN.
III l.. II. PARTEICk.

Christ is risen, the Mighty one
Savior OF mn, anl Cod ann"in'ed Son.
Sound the glad Ii!inSr where rolls sa'TH'
lions wave,
And give 10 them the glory that came the
lost TO save.
iruvc high the golden ccnseFs on the ambi'
icut air,
lrhile lie n,anr thousands kuetl in hum
BILE prlyri
Let tie thrilling melody from tue countless
tIrOne,
NinGlc with your own Iriumpi'a, songs
Now cast ,hu dark mantle Of despsir away,
And lie, the earth rejoice on this tFirn',
,'lnnt day,
With tie Glad songs Of praise Hnd love,
That will bc echoed by the angel choir
above.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-03-27
She Kae,c <1,t -About It.

Just about midnight the other
night, four men in a Detroit saloon
sit looking at fifth. While all
men are created equal, some men
get drunk twice ms fast as Others.
1T will never do to send him
home in this condition." said one
of the four alter u long silence.
NO; it would break his wifs's
heart" added the second. g
But We can't leave him here,
and if We turn him out the police
will run him in," observed ths
third.
81 have been thinking" musod
the fourth. ''tEe has a telephone
in his house. Here is one here. l
will make it my painful duty to
inform his waiting and anxious
wife that he won't be home to.
night"
lie went to the telephone, got
her call, and began:
Mrs. Blank, | desire TO com,
municate with you regarding your
husband"
"WeIl, 60 ahead" '
"Ele is now down town hero" .
II know that much.'
'ln descending the stairs leading
from the lodge room he fell and
sprained his ankle"
Are you sure it wasn't his
ncrk?' she asked. 5.
at is not u serious sprain, but
we think il better to let him lie on
the sofa in the antc-room until
morning. Rest ASSURED that lie
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-03-27
4 Parting Scene.

Did ynu ever hear two married
women take leave Of each other at
the gate OH Il summer evening?
This is the way they do it:
"Gond.by!"
Good,by! Come down snd see
u$ right soon."
ayes, so | will. You come up
right snon."
Il will. Cool.by."
"Good-by! Don't forget to come
soon." .l..
40, I won't. Don't you forget
TO come up"
Il won't. Be sure and bring
Sally Jane with you next time"
II will. I'd have brought her
up this time, hut she wasn't very
well. She wanted to come awful
bad"
did she, now? That was too
bad. BE sure and bring her next
time"
II will; and you be sure and
bring the baby"
Il will. forgot 10 tell you, he's
cut another tooth"
"l'ou don't sayl How many
has he got now?"
"Five. 1t makes him awful
cross"
81 guess it does this hot weather.
Well, ,gOod,by! Don't forget to
come down"
"No, | won't. Don't you forget
to come up. Good-byl'
And they separate.