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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

THE CHARMING LITTLE oPERETTA,
"The Land of Nod" has proved a popu-
lar hit for the Christmas number of ST.
NICHOLAS 1t is easily gotten up, at
slight expense, and proves a delightful
entertainment, adapted to any season of
the year.
1t is already in active preparation in
many places, and attractive additional
music has been written for three or four
of the recitations, which Scribner & Co.
will send to those desirous of bringing
out the operetta.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

JOHN (PosSUM) Coss, the young man
who was charged with throwing a
stone into Democratic procession at
Martins Ferry, last fall, which struck d
man, fracturing his skull, and who was
indicted for assault with intent to muir
der, was acquitted by the jury on Tues
daV
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

Mrs. SUSAN MCMILLIN, wife of Gle
ment McMillin, and sister of Mrs. Sam'l
McMOnies, died OH the Sth inst. at her
residence near Somerton, Ohio. Deceased
was in the 63d year of her age and was
the daughter, of the late John Hulse of
this place.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16
Dissolution Notice.

.THE co partnership heretofore existing
Il between w. 81. Evans and James T.
Bentley, under the firm name of Evans 6
Bentley, is this day dissolved, the undersigned
retiring from the firm. My successors are
authorized to make settlement of debts owing
TO and by said tirm. rendering my thanks
to the public for their liberal patronage,
solicit continuance of the same TO nv sue
cessors JAMES t. BENT LEY.
Nov. Goth, 1880.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16
Administrators Notice.

NJCTICE is hereby given that In the Probate
LxCourl OF beim9nt ' county a Oni2; the undei> hd
minister of the estate of Joseph p. AIrick,
decd, late of said county.
All persons Indebted to said estate are re-
Quested 70 make immediate payment, and
those having claims against said estate will
present them duly authenticated for settle
ment. q. W. CHESSEL,
ii 25-3t Administrator.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

L0ST-On Friday. December 10. red
Russia leather pocket book. containing
about $40. with my name on book, at
the School house in St. Clairsville, or be-
tween there and my residence. A lib
eral reward will be paid for its return.
NJ. c. RYAN.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

W.iCARRoLL and Thomas E. Clark
have been on trip to Norwalk, Ohio, for
The purpose Of purchasing an engine for
the Northern Narrow Gauge. They
heard of good one there for sale at
reasonable figures.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

FRANK STANLEY, one of the parties
charged with robbing Newton Murlaugh
in Wheeling last September, at prelim-
mary hearing before Esq. Phillips ON
Monday, was held in the sum of 1000
for his appearance at Court.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

WHEAT On Tuesday was quoted as
follows: Chicago-In fair demand, but
at lower rates and weak; No. red Win
ter $1.OO. Baltimore-Quiet; Western
lower closing firm; No. Western win
ter, red. cash $11754.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

c. II. KIRK has rented the residence
of John \. Thompson, known as the
Gov. Shannon property" and will take
possession in early spring. Mr. Thomp-
son, we learn, expects to go to his farm
north of Morristown.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16
NOTICE

is HEREBY GIVEN TO THE STOCK
l. holders of the St. Clairsville Railway Co.
that an election will be held at the Office of
the Secretary, on the Gath day of January,
1881, for the purpose of choosing Seven
Directors for said Company.
, Dec 16th.-td &. W. CARROLL, Sec'y.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

THE primary school was dismissed on
Tuesday afternoon in order tO afford an
opportunity for the children to attend
the funeral of Carrie Jepson.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

No NEW cases of measles reported
since last week, and it is highly proba-
ble that they Will not spread outside the
families that have lately had them.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

WM. BOLON, one of our valued sub
scribers, vino has been visited by the
CHRONICLE for over thirty year, paid
our sanctum visit yesterday and re-
newed his subscription.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

We would invite attention to the
prospectus of the Cleveland Herald.
special inducements are offered subscri-
bers. The Herald is live paper, and
worthy to be in any household.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

ELECTI0N.-Th annual election for
Directors of the Third Building Associ-
alton of st. Clairsville, will he held at
the Office of the Association, OH Monday,
January Sd, 1881, at o'clock pm.
12 9-4t I. NJ. COWEN, Scc'y.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

Wool appears to be taking rest. Not
much excitement; and 1T is probable the
market will be a little of now till after
holidays. Prices about same as last week.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

THE annual report of the County
Commissioners will be found III this
paper. A perusal of it will show how
the affairs of the county were managed
during the past year.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

JAMES B. DAY, fomerly of New Ath-
ems, son of the Rev. james Day, died
from typhoid fever, at his home near
Hardin, Ill, on the oath ult., aged thirty
one years.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

The corporation extension question
has been set for hearing before the
County Commissioners OH next Tues
day, the 2lst.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

PERFUMED artificial flowers in pots,
and made of cellulOid, are now exhibit
ed with holiday goods, and are in great
demand.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

WE are under obligations to Congress
man Updegrafff for copies of Congress
sional Record for the first session of the
present Congress, and other public docu-
ments
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

HENRY B. CLOSE, having purchased
IL the interest of James T. Bentley in the
St. Clairsville Marble and Granite Works,
the undersigned have this day formed CO.
partnership under the firm name of Evans &
Close, and the business of the firm will be
carried on at the old stand on East Main St.
The continued favor of the public is solicited
by the new firm. w. H. EVANS,
Nov. Goth, so. 25 St II. B. CLOSE
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

Go to FriedeIs, Wheeling, for hand
some holiday presents in China-Table-
ware of the best quality and in great Va
riety at low prices.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

B. C. HUMPHREY has taken the con-
tract for filling David Shoemacher's Ice
house, and has been putting i'll solne
splendid chunks.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

The annual contest between the JEFF
fers0n and Philo societies of Franklin
College, will take place on next Thurs
day evening, Dec. %.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

WILLIS DILLON, of Belmont, has re-
turned to Wheeling and resumed his
former position in the jewelry store of
his brother l. G. Dillon.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16
Godey's Lady's Book for JAN, 1881,

GOdey's Lady's Book for Jan, 1881,
Is one of the most attractive numbers
ever offered TO the public, brimful of
good things to please all members of the
family. The New Departure" which
gives an entire nOyel in every number,
making each magazine complete in it
self, is sure to prove attractive to the
lovers of good, heightened literature.
There is never any ''clap-trap' or sensa-
ton in the Lady's Book. Earnest in
tone, pure in morality, it aims at eleya-
ting and benetitting women, and for
n ore than fifty years has been accepted
as Il guide-book for the wives and moth
erS of America. The January number
contains all the usual features in addi-
tiOn to Mrs. Beniamin's excellent story,
and promises Well for 1881. We would
suggest to our readers that they cannot
make Il more acceptable Christmas gift
than the Lady'S Book and CHRONICLE
for one year. and we will furnish both
1881 at the low price of So 90.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

Headquarters for Holiday Goods.
You can find splendid line of hand
some presents for the Holidays,
16-2t at w. w. MCMONIEs'.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

Miss MATTE OKEY, daughter of the
Judge, and Miss Josie Okey, are guests
at the st. Clair. e
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

SHERIFF'S SALE.
BELMONT COMMON PLEAS.
Jane G. Moore,

Elizabeth Craig, ct al.
IN pursuance of an order of sale in the
Il above cause, issued and to me directed,
from the Court of Common Pleas of BelmoHt
county, Ohio, l will offer for sale, at the
front door of the Court House, of said county,
on
Monday, January 10Th. 1850,
At one O'Clock in the afternoon, the life estate
of Nancy Craig in lot No. 152 of Wallace's
addition to the village of Martins Ferry, in
said county.
Said life estate appraised at $400.
Terms-Cash. SAMUEL HILLES,
Cowen, atty for prff. 10 9-td Sheriff.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

CARRIE WILSON, daughter of John
Wilson, has been dangerously ill from
diphtheria, tut is reported cOnvaiescent.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

THE Probate Judge has issued mar
riage licenses during the week as fol-
lows: '.s'.
Henry G. Ernst and Lena A. Merritt.
RObt. E. Mason and Elizabeth Ram
say.
Thos. E. Mahaffee and Ida A. Kirk
BRIDE
Anthony Moore and Adeline Nickols.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

over the hills about Barnesyille on
Monday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

REV. C. B. HENTHoRNE is holding a
protracted meeting in the N. E. church,
MOrristown.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

Mrs. ROSE TROLL, wife of John Troll,
who has had serious spell of pueumO-
MIA, is on the mend.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

THE Cleveland car works are con-
structing 500 freight cars for the Tus-
carawas Valley railroad.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

GEO. V. BROWN is the happy owner
of the finest cutter in town. Mcbride
Bros. built it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

HAY still advances, and it is not much
of trick to sell that article here now at
SIS to $40 per ton.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

A. n. SHERIFF, ESQ, for fifteen years
railroad agent at Cadiz, died on the 4th
inst, from consumption.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

JOHN PATTERSON pulled in five pheas-
ants, OH Monday, with that new Rem
ington breech-loader of his.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16
4oV and Country.

THE new boss of the weather sends a
queer quality of the article.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

WL Look at Cowen Bros. Glassware
and Queensware before you make your
Christmas gifts. t12 16 2D
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

%A large and well-selected stock OF
CONNECTIONS for the Holidays,
1O-2t at MCMONIEs.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

ittrdctiUe Stl'Les are n01c Ready.
BEST CABINET OR PARLOR
ORGANS IN TBE WORLD,
winners of highest distinction
at every Great Worlds Exhi>
bitiOn for l3 years. Prices S5l.
s57, $50, S84, slCS, to $50 and
upward. For easy payments.
s6.3S a quarter and upward
Catalogues free. MASON "
HAMbIN OR6AN CO., Isl
fremont ST. Boston; 46 East
l4th 81, (Union Square.) New
n Avenue, Chicag
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

CALLIE JOHNSTON is on visit to
friends in Mansfield.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

THERE mas been a good many excel
lent days to stay in the house recently.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

Docs raided the sheep of John Woods
and Ed. McGlen, near Bridgeport, last
week, and left their mark as usual.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

4 good farm near Louisville is adver-
tised in this paper.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

Everything good in the eating
line at Cowen Bros. (12 16 3t)
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

CARRIE BROWNING JEPsoN, eldest
child of George Jepson. Esq, died on
Saturday evening, from Inflammation of
the brain. at the age of S years and two
months. Carrie was sweet child, a
cherished flower in the household, and
loved 10y all who knew her. During her
brief life. right merrily and joyously she
lived i'll an atmosphere where perfect
love reigned, but alas! in the sweet
morn of life zephyr's breath waited
her spirit to the other shore.
Ere sin could blight or sorrow fade,
Death came with friendly care,
The opening bud TO heaven conveyd,
And bade it blossom there"
Funeral services took place on Tues
day afternoon, and was attended by
many sympathiZing friends of the fami-
ly. Interment at Union Cemetery.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16
NOTICE.

A LII PERSONS are warned from buying
n any paper purporting to be promissory
note or obligation for the payment of money
signed by me, as such note or obligation is d
forgery. l have no notes out prior to this
date. r. j. POLLOCK.
Dec. nth, 1SSO-9th, ST.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

4 cOLORED gentleman named Madi-
son BoggS, of Bridgeport, Il reputed Bap-
tist preacher was arrested on complaint
of his wife and taken before Mayor
Robinson, Tuesday, charged with CO.
habitating in state of adultery with
one Agnes Rasine white woman of
Martins Ferry. Madison. it appears,
had an heir by tho aforesaid woman, to
which his wife gently objected, and in
consequence was ruled out of the home
of the gay Lothario, and Agnes was in
stalled as mistress of the mansion.
Mayor Robinson held Madison in the
sum of $500 for his appearance at Court,
and i'll default, officer Joe McCon
naughey escorted him to Jail in this
place.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16
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The leading Rem edtes OF the nineteenth
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Blood Prifer-For the removal OF Scrofula
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Liver IdUigOrdtor-A A Gel tain cure for Torpidity
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Herbal Ointnlent-Invaluable for Wounds,
Bruises Scrofulous Ulcers, pratns, Rheu.
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Renordting PiHs-The best pill ever made for
Billiousness and Constipation.
Male Fern peTn1ifuge-A pleasant and effectual
remedy for the removal of worms.
StpposifOrieS-Will speedily cure the worst
cases of Interal and External Piles.
Woodland Bdim-A purely Vegetable Hair
Dressing; will promote growth OF hair and
remove all diseases of the scalp.
A full description of these Medicines, with
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

Quartette-Good Night, Gentle Folks.
Doors open at o'clock. Admission
25 cents; children 10 cents. Proceeds to
go for the benefit of school library.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16

B. F. TALBOT, Dentist, St. Clairsville.-
Nitrous Oxide Gas administered for the pain
less extraction of teeth. Office, east OF School
House. SITS 1y.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16
Trains on the B. & s. w. r. r

On and after Monday, October 13, 1879,
the arrivals and departures of trains on the
Bellaire & Southwestern Railway will be as
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16
DR.J .J.A.SHERMAN

rs! Broadway ", Street. Boston,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-16
ST. G. NARROW GAIGE IL. r.
rEs.U

Going East. leave 80. - SEQ am
Going East and West, leave $50 am
Going East and West, leave. 80 pm
, 1880-06-06

The result was received with cheers.
The Chairrnan-The motion is lost:
Gen Gnrf1eld-fn the apparent cnoft 70 *
pedite business time enough has been "astcd 70 Q
have adopted the rules nnd gone TO WORK. l
suggest therefore that Without turner ueoaao -
We vote upon the report Of the Commltteo as
Gen. Sharpe-Mr. Chatrman, 1 accept tho
proposition Of the gentleman from Qtio. ing: I
e;rrlv Yyunt-I mean all this in goOd tnitn-l
si,nply want move to substitute the minority 5c7
port, want the question undcrsto"o' anu -
Shall refrain from Calling lot y WE ~, ". ao nu7
States upon IL 1nose W oo'7''l ~ ~
" The Chairu,an-The gentleman from New
York moves to sunsttutde ad 'ffe for tho question;
IL f.+Qusstiou,' Question.
The motion was declarcd LOST. ~.
. The Chnirman-Ihe Quesuou Ho" ID w "o
aoop'4oA ~ THE NEXT CONVENTION.
Mr. Boutwell,, of Massachusetts-l now sasa1 ask .n1
Secretary read the resol,tion pfsSSu. pnrieS
and Inserting before that word . ana SAD com-
mites shall ada it to the tenth rule. .,,,
The Chatrman-Wil the gen.iu nir ~ thn nil
eachusetts be kind enough 10 repair ~ 'i'o p".
form and direct the Secretary ,.4<ou,., -,
NJ Rn,,tweII advanced to the platform ana
dictated bis amendment to tno scereEll3
The rr rradtnC-clerk announced the amenuWena
~ TO 'ona add to Rule 10, as presented by the Com
mittee, the following: ....,. =,
etsdds aaa :a fer iBe he
ConTnntl0n to be held tn 1881, TO nnMoai'et ~
to the country, and to Issue call lot tna' @on'e"
tion in con nfornlty Herewith. -.
A delegate requested that the rule be reaa as
amended. Evil, ,.anort tha
The Chairmnn-The Secretary Will report 'ns'
rule rs 1t will read when Amended, .,a r. f,t.
The Secretary read the amended r1le' as 1ol-
lows: .,.-.--..... .,,.,, Ia
Rule 10 Republican National ec sna state ps
lerTitory and the District of Columbia d t
in this Convention the roll shn be called; at,rci
DEDICATION from each STATE Territory ana u astre II =
shall name their Chairman. and person 20 aet ho M
member OF such COMMITTEE. sag ~ nicctton Of
dcirate. The Sational Consen;on 10 ps ana to is
sue call for that Convention in CONFORMITY 1nesc M
Mr.. Boutwell, said that there seemed 60 pe III aii
impression thnt the election of the f ~
Committee. He therefore proposed to 1nser1
the words
and shall announce the same to the country within
the ue11 twelve months.
, 1880-06-06

The Secretary read the resolution, as follows:
The Republican party. adherins TO the princi-
Of respect for the constitutional rules govern
ing appointments to Office, adopts the declara-
ton ton Of President Hayes that the reform of the
Ciyil-Service should be
THOROUGH, RADICAL, AND ooHrLErE,
To this end, it demunds tho cooperation It the
Legislative with the Executive departments Of
the Government, and that Congress shall 30 leg
ttcal tests, shall admit to the public service.
4 delegate from Wisconsin,, for one. want
to declare my thorough indo5sement Of that
The Chairman-The call for the vote BY States
is Withdrawn for the present II the Convention
The amendment having been nut the Chair de-
clnrcd himself i'll doubt us to the result
Mr.. Cessna-We would like to know what
q The ChairmanNI Il mar viii state the question again.
The question is upon the amcndcnt proposed by
the gentleman from Massachusetts, as modified
and reported BY the Secretary: o,oa .ao,.o,
The amendment Wa9 declared dd0pCe0-
The Chairman-The question now recurs upon
the entire platform as amended.
The resolutions as amended were then adopted
(Cheer3.l .--- ..--
Mr. Creswell, Of afaryland-After our very
to the body Of the Convention and would great
y accelerate the future business Of the Conven-
tton, that We should now take recess until
The Chair,nan-The Chair asks leave, before
putting that question, to make q statement TO
tho Convention. An inqtiry has been made of
the Chair whether it is Within his power to ts-
sue I'M order excluding all intoxicating liquors
from this building. The Chair does not conceive
that he has that power, but he asks the unanl-
nous consent Of the Convention that IN order
he passed that no such liquors be admitted in
the building until the final adjournment Of the
Convention. [Applause,l Is there any ob3ec-
ton? The Chair hears none, and 1t is so ordered
by the Convention. (Applanso.] The question
is now upon the motion Of the gentleman from
Maryland, that the Convention take recess till
O'clock
Mr. Creswet-The motion Is not debatable.
Tho Chairman-That motion Is debarable un-
der the rules. -
Mr.. .Creswell-Not under the rules OF the House
Of Representatives.
The Chairmun-Tho gentleman Is right The
motion is not debatabe.
The question being put, the motion was carried
by IL large majority.
The Convention accordingly adjourned until
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