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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08

THE Trustees of the northern railroad
have information that the Tuscarawas
Valley company is disposed to make a
standard gauge of the road on very IA
yorable terms to our people, and to fur
nish rolling stock and operate the road.
Messrs. Carroll and Clark will 60 to
Cleveland, in company with Msssrs. A.
]. Baggs and Ross J, Alexander, to con-
fer with the officers of that road. IL the
arrangement is made. large force of
men will be put on the line by the Tus-
oarawas Valley folks, change made in a
few days, and through trains run to
Bridgeport during the fair E
The information received here is pref.
ty authentic, but the exact facts can not
be stated until a consultation is held
with the authorizes of the Tuscarawas
Valley. k
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08

Mr.. ISAAC AsKEw, of Kansas City
has been visiting old-time friends at st
Clairsville. Mr.. Askew reports the st
Clairsville colony at Kansas City in a
prosperous condition. Mr.. Topping is
still engaged in farming and fruit grow
ing. The Askew brothers are still in
the saddlery furnishing business, and
We are glad to hear that Wills. is in bet
ter health. VIM. Askew has been op-
Grating in real estate for some years
and has made handsome fortune. A
Kansas City paper of recent date re-
ports that he had just sold some ten
acres in the vicinity of the exposition
grounds. which he bought four years
ago for $4,000 for $4,000. The "old
lion" is thought to be worth about a
quarter of a million.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY MITCHELL
made his annual report to the County
Commissioners on Monday, covering a
period from Sept. 1st, 80, to Sept. 1st, 81.
it being statement of the number of
criminal prosecutions pursued to final
conviction and sentence in the Common
Pleas and Probate Courts of the county,
and the fines and costs assessed and the
number of recogEizances forfeited and
amount collected during the period
named. The report shows that S8e17.s2
fines and costs were collected during the
year. Of this sum S95l,84 is costs and
goes to pay court expenses, and $S025.9S
fines, which has been paid into the
county Treasury. Nearly the whole of
the fines collected came from the sue
cessful prosecution of liquor dealers for
violation of the liquor laws. Without
any disparagement to the very excellent
Prosecuting Attorneys who have pre-
ceded Mr.. MITCHELL we may state that
this is the largest sum ever collected by
any prosecuting attorney in the county
in single year!
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08
Farm at Private Sale,

T OFFER AT PRIVATE SALE my farm
J. situated in Belmont county, Ohio, two
and one-half miles south OF st, Clairsvillc,
two miles from Glencoe and two miles from
Franklin Station, B. & o. X, r. and near 81.
Clairsville Narrow Gauge Railroad, contain
ing 18O Acres. Said farm is one of the
best stock or grain farms in the county, be-
ing well watered with never>failing springs.
100 acres cleared land, balance good timber.
Dwelling house and tenant house, stabling
and other buildings.. WIN sell all In one tract
or divide to suit purchasers. For terms, &C.,
inquire on premises, or address
8i-St W. y, CHICK, Bellaire, o.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08
The Somertoaa and Boston Burglars.

Our readers may have noticed that
recently there have been gang of burg
lars at work in Somerset and Warren
townships. La8week man named Fred
Wheatley, a brother of the one whose
store was burglarized at Boston short
time ago, was arrested on information
from Danville, Illinois, on charge of
assault with intent to kill a woman in
that State. whom he crippled for life.
Wheatley did not like the idea of going
back TO Illinois for a crime for which
he might get life sentence. so he ar
ranged with the officers that he would
give away gang of crackers" with
whom he had been connected, so that
he would get arraigned for less helm
Gus crime, and in consequence get a
| lighter punishment. With this view he
made an expose of the operations of the
burglars who entered the stores of R.
C. Miles at Somerton, of Wheatley &
0utland at Boston, and the grocery OF
w. L. Bailey on the Somerton pike
Upon the information furnished, the
officers made search for goods where
Wheatley said they were secreted and
found that he had made correct state.
lnent Upon Information furnished by
Wheatly, George Douglass. jr, son OF
Samuel Douglass, residing southwest Of
GAINESVILLE, who Wheatley stated be-
longed to the gang, and took part in the
burglarieS named, was arrested anC
taken before Esquire Floyd on Monday
and entered into recognizance for hii
appearance on Saturday, when pre-
liminary hearing will be had. Wheat
ley's confession duplicates two Othe
parties besides Douglass strangers
one from New Orleans and the othe
from Boston, Mass,
On Monday officers from Danville
Vermillion county, ILL.,, with requisi
tion from the Governor came to Barnes
} vile and took the prisoner Wheatley u
Illinois, to answer to the charges agains
him there. Now, that Wheatley, upol
whose statements the arrest of Douglas
was made, is gone, there is fear tina
J there is not sufficient outside eviienc
to connect him with the burglaries.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08
NOTICE.

/ N pursuance of an order of the Probate
l. Court of Belmont county, Ohio, notice is
hereby given TO Clarence E Wood and Phebe
B Wood, minor children Of Phebe Wood.
decd, and to L Rrsckin, iguardianof said chill :
dren, all of whom reside at Thornberg. Keo-
kuk county, Iowa, that petition has been
filed in said Probate Court, against the above
named minor children, and others, heirs at
law OF Elisha Brackin, decd, stating that
said Elisha made contract in writing with
Lindley M Brackin, October %. 1880. by
which he agreed to sell and convey 10 said
Lindley for $4,000 tract of land particular
ly described in said petition, and being tract
situate in sections 10 and 20, township Z.
range 3, Coierain township, in said county
OF Belmont, containing ia acres, rood, 5
perches, excepting thersout acres, l rood.
20 perches, previously sold by said Elisha.
The tract is bounded on the east by the east
lines OF said sections; on the south by lands
OF W A Sharon and John Harris; on the
north and west by lands formerly owned by
w. Barrett, l. Walker and heirs of = Hughes.
Plaintiffs ask the court to authorize them as
such administrators to complete said contract
upon compliance by the purchasers with its
terms. The above named defendants are re-
quired to answer the petition on or before the
18th day of September, 1881. -1H I'D
stl RICHARD F. BRACKIN,
ISRAEL STEER, fifsE
z 2l-T Admins OF Elisha Braekin, decd
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08

COMPLAINT of the torrid heat has
been universal this week. Monday the
mercury marked 90 in this office. At
the first National Bank it was the same,
while in one or two stores it touched
94o. Monday night was sweltering
night, the mercury remaining away up
in the sos until late in the night, render
ing sleep almost an impossibility. Tues
day, at the same hour, it marked go in
this Office. Hung out in the sun, it went
up to 1862 within minutes. Persons
should realize that this is dangerous
weather, and should be prudent about
remaining out in the sun, and exercise
great care in driving live stock.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08

0e"t!tnen-We have been using and sell
ing your work in Clarke county for the pas
four years With the best satisfaction to our,
selves and customers. Your buggies arr
universally acknowledged by our customer
to be the very best for the price that can be
bought in the county. Your Combination
Spring Buggy is pronounced by all to be the
finest, softest, and easiest riding buggy now
in use. Your Brewster side-bar wagon il
certainly without arrival Taken all in all,
we fearlessly say that your buggies cannot be
beaten in this country for style, finish, and
durability. Yours, truly,
Springfield, Ohio. TENANT & MosEs.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08

THE marshal of Floral Hall desires us
to say that exhibits for the Hall should
be entered and delivered at the Hall on
the first day of the Fair. A better op-
portunity will thus be given those in
charge of the Hall to arrange articles
where they will show to the best advan-
tage. Exhibitors should not expect FAN
managers to do everything at-once, and
they should do their share to make their
labOrs less burdensome.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08
Farm at Private Sale.

T>HE undersigned offers at private sale his
i farm containing So acres, Situated one
and q half miles northeast of Belmont, on the
Louisville road. The soil is excellent with
plenty of limestone and coal-dwelling com.
Portable, with good stables and Other out
buildings-w water and timber in abundance,
Ia good orchard on the farm-convenient tc
church, school, and railroad station. This il
desirable property to person wishing small
farm. But small part of the purchase mon
ey required in cash. Purchaser can have hii
own time on back payments.
.(98 8ms) VIM. NICHOLS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08

It has been discovered at the Ohio
Penitentiary that three convicts, in or
der 20 purchase additional tobacco and
similar Injuries, have commenced the
manufacture of counterfeit nickels. The
bogus coin were circulated by convict,
who was supposed to be trusty, and
hence was allowed to drive a team out
side the walls. But few coins were
found,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08
Only. One Grade of Work,
and that the Best.
SEND FOR CATALOGUE AND
t.i PRICES.
TESTIMONIALS.

Gentlemen have been handling you
Brewster side>bar wagons, phetons, etc, fol
the past four years. So far they have giyer
entire satisfaction to all who have bought
them, and expect to be able to sell greal
many more this season than any of the previ,
Gus years. Trusting you will be able to gil
all orders promptly, l am
NICHOLAS HANKS, Lveryman.
Lafayette, Ind.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08

RAIN sufficient to lay the dust fell
Friday evening. Other parts of the
county have been favored with cOpious
rains within the past week. The past
ures are suffering from the drouth.
Corn and potatoes, too, have felt the
need of rain for a month past. and as a
result those crops will be short. Pota-
toes have already advanced to 80 cents
per peck, and the indications are that
they will 60 still higher.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08

A DISTRESSING accident occurred on
the Baltimore & Ohio railroad at ThOsn-
ton, six miles east of Grafton. at O'Clock
yesterday afternoon, by which Nellie
White, fifteen-year old daughter Of ex-
Attorney General White, of Wheeling.
was killed and u large number of per-
sons injured. The accident was caused
by passenger train No. s. west bound,
running into the rear car of the local
accommodation, which was being side
tracked. No. 8 was behind time and
was running very rapidly to make up
time.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08

Mr.. FRANCIS McMILLEN, south of
East Richland, whose barn was destroy
ed by fire July 10, desires US to state
that the Ohio Farmers Insurance Com
pany of Leroy, Ohio, in which he was
insured through their agent, L. S. Pow
ers. have paid the amount of his claim
$4s4, to his entire satisfaction. This
company during the past two years have
paid losses in this county amounting to
over $4,000. -d ft-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08

Geutlsmsn-I have been connected with
the manufacture of and dealing in buggiei
for fifteen years. Your work does not looE
like most factory work, but is smoothly fin
ished in wood, iron, painting, and trimming
Material used in Columbus Buggy Company
buggies has proved to be of the best. They
run light. Every one in this county WHIT
have bought your buggies are well pleased
they give the best Of satisfaction.
Yours truly, E.. E. WATT
Winchester, Ills.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08

THE publishers of Rev. DR.. Robinson's s
Spiritual Songs for the Sunday-SchoOl"
have just issued little book containing
only the hymns Of that work and selling
for one-half the money. 1t will be a
most desirable supplement to the large
book. The new edition is prettily bound
in flexible red cloth, and costs but 20
cents. The complete tune edition,
bound in stiff boards, covered with red
cloth, with red edges. costs 40 cents to
schools in quantities. 1t is said that the
sales of the latter work have mounted
up into the scores of thousands since its
issue a year ago. (THE CENTURY Co..
New York;
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08

INDICATIONS are that we will have a
very successful fair this year. The Off
GERS are doing everything in their pow
er to make the exhibition successful
and pleasant affair. The grounds no
tably the hancsomest and pleasantest
in this part of the state-are being put
in tip-top condition, and, as heretofore,
people will find it delightful place to
spend few days, while the mingling
with the people and the stock and other
sights to be seen will afford additional
endowment.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08
PILES! NO CURE! NO PAY!

Persons suffering with Piles-no matter
how long or how badly-can be cured by
calling on me at the National Hotel, Sept.
28th, Oct. Gath, &c. No cure no pay. No
cutting. No tying. No pain. No detention
from labor. No operation on piles while pro-
truding. A radical and permanent cure guar
anteed. Over 10000 operations and not q
single failure to cure. Fistuls Fissum, Ulcer
alton, &C., successfully treated. Consulta-
ton free.
20 8 3ms) THos. J.. KlsNER. NJ. d. d.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08

ELEVEN children of dead soldiers
whom the state was unable to accom-
modate at the Soldiers Orphans Home
at Xenia, have been admitted to the
Children's Home of this county. They
come from Guernsey, Muskingum, and
Wood counties. The state pays theiI
board and all expenses that may be in.
CURED for them.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08
Notice of Insolvency.

ON the 10th day OF December, 1880, the
" Probate Court of Belmont county de-
clared the estate Of Jesse Marshall, deceased,
TO be probably insolvens Crsditors are,
therefore, required 10 presest their claims
against the estate to the undersigned for al
lowance within six months from this time Of
they will not be entitled 20 payment. -
PETER GIFFiN,
8 25>4t Ex'r OF estate OF jesse Marshall.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08

GEORGE ROBINSON, colored, who some
time since was guilty of some petty
thieying at Swanson's in Flushing, was
arrested last week in Washington, Pa,
and was brought back to Flushing and
had hearing before Esq. Starkey; he
plead guilty and was fine $40, and in de-
fault was brought to Jail in this place.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08

Gentlemea-The buggies made by your
establishment, for style and durability, come
up to any have ever sold. The Combins-
tion Spring adds to the use of buggy many
yrs. The simplicit. offs construction keeps the
spring erect and the buggy from getting rick.
city. l have been selling your buggies fol
four years, and have had less trouble with
them thsa any buggies have sold in that
space Of time. W, B. CHI.
Selma. Alabama. ..l
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08
Agents Wanted
HEROES OF THE PLAINS

Embracing the lives and wonderful ad-,
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Wild Bill, Buffalo Bill, Kit Carson,
Capt. Payne, Capt. Jack, Texas
Jack, California Joe,
And other celebrated Indian Fighters, Scouts,
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Adventures on the Plains, Fights with In
dians! Grand Buffalo Hunts? Desperate Ad.
ventures! Narrow Escapes! Wonderful Shoot
ing and Riding. Wild Life in the Far Westl
100 Illustrationsl 16 full page Colored Plates.
The grandest book for aAgents ever publish
ed. Positively outsells everything else, 54e
pages, price 90 90. Agents complete outfit,
so oents, Outfit and copy for 81. egWrite
at once for agency, or terms and illustrated
circulars, to HISTORICAL PUBLISHING
CO., 602 N. 4th Street, st. Louis, Me.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08

THE Bellaire Tribune is unhappy be-
cause the Republican convention did not
adopt ticket the editor of that paper
helped to nominate, and which is chiefly
made up of Democrats. Although this
is not the first time the editor has been
unhappy because ticket supported by
the Democracy did not win, we beg to
proffer him the advice: "If ye can't be
aisy, be as aisy We cam
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08

THE Woodsfield Spirit says that
Gaumer is very anxious that the Repub-
licans shall nominate a candidate at
Bellalre on the 18th inst. He and his
strikers are reported to be working
hard to that end. What do they mean
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08

Gsnt'emen-I have had your buggies in
livery now for over two years, and have not
spent dollar for repairs on them, and they
look nearly as good rs new. Have had bug
gies Of several other manufacturers, and find
none so good as the Columbus Buggy Com
pany's buggies. Respectfully,
Conyers, Ga T. E. BRoADsAx.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08

THE public schools opened Monday
morning, with an unprecedented attend
ance. The same corps of teachers have
charge of the rooms, apd the indications
are that the term will be an interesting
and profitable one. A number of pu-
pills residing without the district are in
attendance. The pupils are bright and
happy, and seemed to go to work gladly.
Parents should drop into those work
shops occasionally and see them. Both
pupils and teachers will be- benefited
thereby. EE
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08
Sherman and Claiming Rich
ards M Beliatre.

The State Executive Committee has
appointed meeting at Bellaire. Friday
eve, Sept,2s to he addressed by Senator
Sherman and Mr. Charming Richards,
U. S. District Attorney for the Southern
District of Ohio.
District Attorney Richards is quite
well known at Bellaire, and the great
ex-Secretary of the Treasury is known
to all men, and we conclude that they
will have large and appreciative audi
ence
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08

Observation-Disclosures. l,
1881, at st. Clairsville, Ohio, by Rev,
], II. Conkle. Mr., Jasper 7. McPher.
son, of Newcomerstown, o, and Miss
Sarah j. Wallace, of near Fairview,
Belmont county, Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08

~ A SURE INDICATOR OF MERIT
Ab.A The increasing demand for Patter-
WTH sons Palatable- Worm Syrup is q
~ sure Indication Of great merit. From
all quarters we hear words Of praise In Its
favor. 1t is pronounced the most pleasant,
safe and efectual remedy for worms.
" Children cry for it." Sold by all dealers.
Price % cts.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08

WILLIAM Crosby, ESQ.,, of Greene
township. sold his fine Saxony clip of
wool to c. M. Hogg. for SO cents per
pound. This is thought to be the finest
clip of wool in the United States. and it
averaged but very little over three
pounds to the fleece. and was sold very
low.-[Ca Sentinel.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08

GentlsHnsa-Y Your buggies have been In
this section for two years, and have giver
good satisfaction as to durability and finish
and are Of the best styles in the West You
self>compensating spring excels anything II
the way Of spring-sapporter.
Respectfully yours. @, BEsoH.
Galena, Illinois. -.4@ g IS Sn.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08

The Probate Judge during the past
week issued marriage licenses as fol-
lows:
Jasper +. Mcpherson and Sarah j.
Wallace
VIM. r. Carrie and Maggie A. Hender-
shot.
Lonis Hastings and Lizzie Timber
lake
Atwell D. Creamer and Emma S. Nc
Masters.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08

WIN. CAsTLEMAN, who escaped from
Jail several weeks ago, through the care
.lessness of the jailor, returned to town
on the noon train Saturday. When he
reached the National House corner he
was accosted by Marshal Umstead and
John Bailey. of the Sheriff's Office, and
requested to walk over to the Jail. Viii
liam was disposed to be somewhat de-
monstrative, and was encouraged by his
brother John, but the officers succeeded
in getting him into Jail without resort
ing to harsh measures. When iailor
Green undertook to search him he re-
newed his demonstrations, and there.
upon that determined officer proceeded
! to quiet him in short order. Castleman
has served one term in the penitentiary
for robbery. In the present instance he
is accused of minor offense, which he
will settle on the stone pile. On Monday
he had a hearing before the Probate
Court and was fined 500 and costs.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08

6satiemen-The buggies have had of your
manufacture have given me entire satisfaction.
They are the best / have ever used for the
same amount of money. Yours truly,
Joplin, Mo. d. COLLINS, Liveryman.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08

WANTED 500 Babies-At Ferren's
Gallery to have their pictures taken
Don't put it of until it is to late; catch
the shadow ere the substance fades
During the fair call on Ferren and he
will catch them for you.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08

COMMUNION services were held at the
Presbyterian church last Sunday. Sew
eral new members were received into
the church. The pastor conducted the
exercises without assistance, but at the
evening service Rev. j. II. Conkle, of
the NJ. E. church. occupied the plat
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08

The first exhibition of the West Vir-
ginia Exposition and State Fair Associ-
tion will be held at Wheeling, Oct. 10 to
Is, inclusive. Extensive preparations
are being made.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08

The CHRONICLE. will be issued one
day in advance of the usual time next
week, in order to give all hands chance
TO attend the Fair. Advertisers and
correspondents will make note of this
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08

ACCORDING to Bellaire papers the re-
cent Republican convention made a
great mistake in nom inatinga straight
Republican ticket. Anything is mis-.
take in their estimation which does not
bow down to the Removal image set up
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08

ELIXIR VITE FOR WoMEN.-Mrs.
Lydia E. Pinkham, 233 Western Aven ne,
Lynn, Mass, has made the discovery
Her VEGETABLE COMPOUND is posi-
tive cure for female complaints. A line
addressed to this lady will elicit all ne
cessary information,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08

The work among the farmers has
been greatly delayed by the prOtracted
dreuth. One farmer reports that a few
days ago he undertook to harrow some
plowed ground, but the dust was so
sitting he had to abandon it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-08

F. TROLL, of the firm of F. Troll &
Sons, is now in the East, laying in sup
ply of seasonable dry goods. notions, sc
Watch this paper and see the enumera'
tion of their goods hereafter.