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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15

OK last Thursday at tfe residence Of the
brides father, Samuel Finney, Esq, Rev.
Robert Alexander, D. D., united in marriage
Mr.. Harry l.. Steenrod and Miss Ida ]. Fin
ney. The bride Was attended by Misses An
ME Steenrod and Julia Frasier; the groom
was unattended. About forty of the relatives
and near friends of the young couple werc
present and witnessed the interesting cere-
mOny, and brought with them many useful
and handsome presents for the bride. The
couple are among our very best young people,
and we wish them much joy and happiness.
and a long life Of prosperity in their new
home in the West
On Friday evening the newly welded pair
were given reception at the home of Daniel
Steenrod, Esq, where they met and received
the hearty congratulations of about one hum
dred invited friends, after which the entire
company partOok of sumptuous repsst, COM
sIsting of all the delicacies and substantials
the country affords The reception was q
most enjoyable aHd elegant affair, rejecting
much credit on the good host and hostess,
who provided so amply for the entertainment
of their quests
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15
Notice to Builders.

SEALED proposals will be received at til.
- clerks Office, Richland township, Belmont
county, Ohio, until IL O'Clock NJ, Satur.
day, March 10th, 1888, for the er C,
tion of a Brick School House in joint sub-dis,
trict, number 0, of the following dimensions
2Sx401x13 feet. Bids must be accompanied
with good and sufficient guarantee to thC
satisfaction of the board; that if the contract
is awarded bond will be given for the faith
full performance of said work. Plans and
specifications for said work are on file and car
be seen at clerks Office. Board reserves the
right to reject any and all bids.
By order of the board of education of Rich
land township, Belmont county, Ohio.
asst FRANK l. klCE,tClerk.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15
Personal Mention.

Miss Id. Troll, OF this place. was visit.
ing friends on the Island few days of
laSt and this week.
Charles Helling and Z. j. Hoyle, of
Martins Ferry, were at the county seat
last Friday, on business connected with
the Martins Ferry and Colerain pike.
DR. J. Park West, Of Bellaire, spent
Sunday in st. Clairsville.
Miss Onie Boggs. north of this
place, entertained number of her
friends in handsome style on Thursday
evening.
Miss Blanche Johnson, o: Uhrlchs-
Vile, is visiting her friend, Miss Annie
Steenrod, near town.
Miss Ella Hewetson spent few
days in Bellaire this week.
j. L. Parkinson, prominent young
attorney of Steubenville. died at the
residence of his parents at Little York.
one day last week, of typhoid fever.
Mrs. w. J. Thompson, of this place,
who has been quite ill for the past week,
is improving.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15

A LITTLE child, four years Of age, OF
Lee Eddy, coal miner at Wegee, this
county, followed its mother part of the
way into coal mine last Thursday af-
ternoon, where she had gone to call her
husband. As they were coming out OF
the mine, they discovered their child
beneath large fall of soapstOne, crush
ed into shapeless mass. The mother
tainted away at the terrible sight, when
brother miners assisted in carrying her
and the lifeless child to the home near
by, where she was soon restored to con
scionsness. The accident is a peculiarly
sad one.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15

THERE was row at the "Blue Goose"
saloon last Saturday afternoon, between
Charles and David johnson, employees
at Boggs' coal works, and Jacob Kaiser
and James McMillen, during which
David johnson broke the large mirror
and clock behind the bar with stone.
They were pursued by McMillen, Mar
shaI Riley and others to the Northern
railroad, throwing and dodging stones
at every jump. Charles was captured
and taken before Esq. II. NJ. Davies and
fined $40 and costs for disorderly con-
duct, and held in the sum of $75 on
charge of abetting in the malicious de-
struction of property. On Tuesday Dave
gave himself up to the officers, and had
a hearing in the afternoon before the
same Justice and was fined $15 and
costs,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15
ROCK HILL.

We are having plenty of rain anG
| freezing, so much so that we are of the
opinion that our wheat is severely dam
aged, and fears are entertained that W.
will not have much Of a crop.
| The severe freezing after rains, is
very injurious to our stock that is moi
sheltered, causing it to lose flesh to q
great extent.
Our literary society, which has been
making good progress this winter, gave
an entertainment and oyster supper on
The evening of the 9th, which resulted
satisfactorily to the society in way OF
finance, making $34 net, which will add
considerably to the library they already
have. The literary shoald always be un-
der obligations to our teacher and pat
ft'sslis for their uHtiring energies in be-
half of the enterprise. We think we
have one of the best selections for a
small libral y in the county. At the ell
tertainment a cake was baked, and a fine
ring placed inSide-25 cents draw, 90
pieces-C. c. Holloway being the lucky
fellow. Another, which WAS one dollar,
giving chances to draw Is cents, giving
DR.. Barraklow the prize. Thanks to
Flushing for their patronage in our en-
terprise.
Miss Clara Nickols, who for some
time was quite i'll, from pulmonary dis
ease, departed this life, on the Sth inst.
Interment at Rock Hill on the 11th.
Mr.. Robt. Nickols, Of Morgan county,
who attended the funeral of his sister.
will visit among his relatives before re-
turning home.
L. V. Morris has quit storekeepiDg for
|. Holloway, and is learning telegraphy
at Flushing.
Mrs. James Smith is quite i'll from a
scrofulous disease; hope she will soon
improve in health.
At this writing Mrs. VIM. Peoples, of
Leadville, Col, formerly Anna Moore, is
not expected to live, and reports say her
husband has deserted her. ANON
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15

/
Sheriff. 7'
The spring term of court began Tues
day, Feb. 9th.
Frank K. Sedwick appointed and
sworn as Court Constable.
The Grand Jury was impaneled and
sworn-'Squire VIM. Workman, fore
man.
Geo. Zweig VS.. JOHN II. Sullivan ct al
Continued off docket at costs of plain
tiff. .
Cases dismissed at costs of plaintiff:
WIN. Heslop VS.. Indiana Z.McSwOrds
Indiana z. McSwordS VS.. John Heslop
two cases;
John H. Tilton VS.. Cynthia A. TiltGn
Jos. A. Burley ct al. VS.. Jonathan H.
Lock wood ct al;
Robert Z. Sweeney vs.. Mary j. Nc
Cune ct al.
IT. Mccall & Bro. VS.. Decatur AL
ders.
Jas. c. Tallman, admir-, VS.. Jas. Rus
sell ct al;
Leander Fawcett vs.. Annie Fawcett
M. F. Fawcett vs.. G. S. Shipley;
Richard Crozier vs. City of Bellaire;
Phebe Bailey VS.. job Parry;
Hiram Frazier VS.. Board Ed. Colerain
township;
L. B. Parshall vs.. Evan Stewart;
Sarah Baxter vs.. John A. Porter;
Geo. Ell. Muth VS.. Mrs. Jas. Horn et al,
man. Settled and dismissed at cost of
defendant.
Chas. r. Wilson VS.. Aaron Matson.
Continued off docket at costs of plaintiff.
Henry Magarity VS.. c., L. V. & w.
R'y ct al. Plaintiff required to give Sc
curity for costs.
Lucian Shepherd VS.. VIM. Findlay.
Settled and dismissed at costs of plain
tiff.
Isaac Holloway VS.. Franklin Gregg ct
al. Cause settled and costs paid.
VIM. Hall VS.. John Ault. Settled and
dismissed at costs of defendant.
James Mcdonald ct al. VS.. John Noon
ct al. r. NJ. Eaton, Esq. appointed
guardian ad litem for minor defend
ants with leave to answer.
Mary A. Frost VS.. Emily J. White ct
al. w. F. Smith, Esq, appointed guar
dian ad litem for minor defendants and
leave given to answer.
Sarah Mcconnell VS.. The st. Clairs-
vile Co. The plaintiff being non-res-
ident of county is required to give secu
rity for costs.
settled and dismissed, defendant to pay
al costs except $5.
Daniel D. Laws. admir-, vs. Henry F.
Blowers ct al. Settled and dismissed
and costs paid.
L. Spence VS.. Martin V. Cline ct al.
Judgment by confession in favor of
plaintiff for 1926 10. n
In the matter of the application of
Mary T. Affieck for the appointment of
a Trustee in place of John Howard and
Samuel Farrar. decd, Edward Z. Al
fieek was appointed such Trnstee.
Alonzo G. Outland VS.. Lydia A. Boyd.
Partition ordered. J. ID. McKeeyer. Abel
Lewis and John Wisener, appointed
commissioners.
Seth Jewell VS.. Rebecca J. Jewell: di-
vorce. Defendant is allowed $50 for
maintenance, &c, during pendency of
this action, and plaintiff is ordered TO
pay same.
John II. Sullivan ct al VS.. VIM. !.
Kelly ct al. Cause settled defendant to
pay plaintiff 1858.
State of Ohio VS.. Earl Porter. Attach
ment for contempt.
VIM. Williams VS.. John Williams An.
peal dismissed.
Partial report of Grand Jury: The
Grand Jury appeared at the Bar of the
Court and presented bill of indictment
against James O'Neil for getting intox.
icated. Defendant being called to plead
to the Indictment entered plea of
guilty" and was fined S5 and costs.
Adam Bentz VS.. Jacob Hagar. Cause
settled and dismissed, each party to pay
one-half of the costs. W p"'
! Chas' McCroba, assignee, VS.. Wash
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15
MARRIED.

STEENROD-FINNEY-On the Sth
inst. at the house of the brides father
by the Rev. Robert Alexander, d. D.,
Mr.. Harry l.. Steenrod of Steele, Dakota
to Miss Ida j.. eldest daughter of Samuel
r. Finney. Esq, of this vicinity.
NG-BETHEL-At the residence
of the officiating minister, Bridgeport
O., Feb. 8, 1888. by Rev. NJ. E. Beall, Mr.,
John Long, of Flushing, and Mrs. Nan
cy j. Bethel, of Uniontown.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15
Notice to Stone Masons.

AUDIToR's OFFICE, BELMONT CoUr TY, I
ST CLAIRsvILLE. Ohio. Jan. 70, 1888. J
NOTICE is hereby given that sealed props
~ sails will be received at the Auditors office
till noon, Friday, March 9Th, 1888, for tie
building of two stone aburments for bridge
across McMahon's creek at Lewis Mills, and
two stone abutments tor bridge across
Wheeling creek at William Ramage's; all OF
said work to be done according to plans and
specifications on file in the Auditors office.
All bids to be accompanied by bond with good
security guaranteeing the perfor nance of said
work IL contract is awarded Board reserve the
right to reject any and all bids.
By order of Board of County Commission
ers. W. N. COPELAND,
2 Lit Auditor
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15

WE have ordered and will receive this
week. ten new fonts of job type, and will
lie better prepared to execute job print
ing than ever. We have full supply
of mercantile goods-such as letter, note
and bill-heads. envelopes, cards. sc. Our
facilities for book, brief and circular
work is not surpassed in this neighbor-
hood, and for neatness and style of work
we cannot be excelled. This is saying n
great deal, but our work already turned
out will prove the assertion. Prices rea-
sonahla
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15
The Farmers Insured in the Ohio
Farmers,

The question is often asked as to whether
farmers insured in this company are liable to
pay assessments. The following letters should
settle this fact with each and every farmer
from now and forever-and when agents for
other companies assert that you are liable to
assessments, you may understand it is only
done to get your risk:
STEUBENvILLE, O., July 8, 1882,
Hon. Charles 81. Moore, Stale Supt. Insur-
ance, Columbus, OHIO:
DEAR SIR-Can company, organized as is
the Ohio Farmers Insurance Company, assess
its members as is done by purely mutual in-
surance companies? Let me hear from yoD at
your earliest convenience and oblige
Yours, r. G. RICHARDS.
p. S.-A friend of mine asks the question.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15

THE champion debaters of the Farm
ington Literary Society have challen ged
the Harrisville Society to an oratorial
contest, which will likely occur on Satur-
day evening. oath inst. The Chinese
question, in all its bearings, will be dis
cussed. The Pennington Society will
be represented by W. S. Barton and
"Doke" Cope.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15

The Steubenyille Gazette says that the
Wellsburg gas well, which has created
SO much excitement, went out last
Thursday night at 10 80 o'clock, with a
tremendous report and a high flash OF
light, and all efforts to relight it have
failed. The gas has either given out or
the high water may have something to
do with it. The company had been Of
fered fabulous sum for the we'll, but
refused it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15

A MEETING will be held in the Uni
ted Presbyterian church of this place
to-day Thursday, beginning at IL
o'clock. in the interest of the quarter
centennial memorial Fund. Addresses
will be delivered by Rev. J. M. Fulton
of Allegheny. W. j. Sawyer of Pitts
burgb, and Rev. w. Weir of Martins
Ferry.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15
Administrators Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that in the Probate
~ Court OF Belmont county, Ohio. the under
signed was appointed and qualified as Ad-
ministrstor OF the estate of Thompson Atwell,
deceased, late of said county.
All persons indebted To said estate are re-
quested to make Immediate payment. and
those having claims sgainst said estate will
present them duly authentic 'ted for settle
ment. WILSON MITCH ELL,
l li~3t Administrator,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15

THE March number of the North
American Review will contain, among
other articles of striking interest, "Mon-
ey in Elections" by Henry George
Railway Influence in the Land Office.
by George w. Julian; the "Subjugation
of the Mississippi" by Robert S. Taylor
and Gladstone" by Moncure d. Con :
WaY
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15

Fine Glassware.-We have just open
ed the finest lot of Glassware ever seen
in the town, at lower prices than ever
before. Come and see if the above is
not true. hut don't buy if you don't
want to. We have full stocks of every
thing in our line at CASH PRICES.
2-7 Ut. GEO. JEPSON.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15

Mr.. JOHN R. Cow. the city editor of
the Bellaire Independent, has been ap-
pointed to represent the Crockery and
Glass Journal of New York for Bellaire
and neighboring towns. Brother Cow
is ready writer and will be serviceable
to the journal.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15

A HARRIsvILLE correspondent says
that there is some talk of building a
branch railroad from Henderson station
to Harrisville. Since the failure of the
pike question Harrisville ought to be in
the railroad humor.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15

THE suit of AL. Conoway, of Bridge
port, against Amos and James Curley,
of West Wheeling, for shooting with
intent to kill, was to have come off be-
fore Squire Criswell, Of Bellaire, last
Saturday, but was postponed until next
Monday 10Th inst
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15

"THE Ohio Valley Gas Co." has been
chartered in Wheeling, and will have its
principal Office at Martins Ferry. 1t
was incorporated by the PAUL Bros,
who recently contracted to sink wells,
lay pipes, &c, for the purpose of heating
and lighting Martins Ferry. The char
ter expires in 1898.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15

THE disfguring sruptions on the face.
the sunken eye. the pallid complexion,
indicate there is something wrong going
on within. Expel the lurking foe to
health. Ayers Sarsaparilla was devised
for that purpose; and does it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15

FRED. H. JAIINKE, of Bellaire, has
secured patent for uniting the ends OF
railroad rails. The invention forms the
Joints into as solid piece of track as
the balance of the road. 1t is to be
tested in the c. & z. yard.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15

MRS. SARAH p. BURNS, of Cambridge,
wife of Rev. DIR. John Burns, and step
mother of Hon. j. J. Burns, formerly of
this place, died Thursday of last week
at her home in Cambridge. from goitre,
with which she had been afflicted for
many years. She was in her 59th year.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15

On January 30th the Trustees of
Franklin College held meeting at New
Athens, when it was ascertained that
the amount raised for the new buildings
was little over $4,000. Two weeks
longer time was given to increase the
amount to $4,000, and if the amount is
raised, the Board will advertise for pro-
posals for erecting the new buildings.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15

Prize Pills-The best pill in the mar
ket. Bilious arrangements, sick head
ache, dyspepsia, and all diseases arising
from disorderet liver or impure blood.
Entirely vegetable. BY mail on receipt
of 25 cents.
10 st. PATTERSON, Druggist.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15
Road. Notice.

NOTICE Is hereby given that petition will
1N De presented TO the Commissioners of Bel>
mont county, Ohio, at their next regular
meeting. asking for the establishment of
county road, beginning for the same on the
1ants Of Thomas Thompson. In section 81
township ], range 3. nj the mouth Jug Run,
on the south side of Wheeling Creek IN Cole
rain township; thence up said creek through
the lands OF said Thompson. Samuel Giffen
and ]. q ], Scott to the mouth of Bsrr's Run,
in section 81, township 8. range
2I-5t PETITIONE ERA
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15

A NOVEL way of furnishing supplies
for the poor is mentioned by an ex
change. On day set, each pupil of the
public schools are requested to bring q
potato, which put together furnishes a
good supply for the families in need.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15

ington Thorberry. Defendant E. s. Sar
gent. discharged from this case.
IL niSa Maloney VS.. Samuel Maloney
Decree of divorce granted. Cause. viii
ini 'sbsence and gross neglect of duty
Plaintiff to have custody aud control o.
minor children.
On Saturday the Grand Jury present
ed their report, and bills of indictment
aS follows:
The following were endorsed "Not
true bills"
Stale of Ohio vs. Frank Ferrell, sednc
ton.
State of Ohio VS.. Robt. Irwin, fol
shooting with intent to kill.
True bills of indictment were present.
ed as follows:
One againt Henry Leonhart for En-
beZZlement;
One against Frank Bamberg, Burgla,
ry and larceny;
One against Isaac Berry. Stabbihg
with intent to kill and wound;
One against James O'Brian, Larceny
I" VIM. Billie. Forgery and
uttering and publishing forged instru-
ments.
Indictments for violation of liquor
laws were presented as follows:
For keeping place where intoxica
ting liquors are sold in violation of law
Against-Daniel and John McNama
ra; Thos. Hanaghan and James Han
agban; Eldwood Horner and Edward
Scott.
For selling intoxicating liquors con-
trary to law"
One against-James Dandy;
So John T. Beck;
'' Patrick McDOnOugh;
Henry Bode
One against Jos. Remnant. for being
found in state of intoxicatiOn.
For keeping place of public resort
for the unlawful sale of liquors."
Against-Chas. II. Zimmerman, John
DIETRICH, Robert Galbraith. Bernard
Sbeekey. Geo. w. Schell, John Burkhart,
Henry Floto, James Ferrell, Carl Gaud-
ing, James Keesey, ThOs FitZimmcns
James Armstrong, Luther Elerick, John
Kyne.
The State of Ohio vs. Frank E. Ferrell; !;
" {" Robert Erwin;
The grand jury at the present term of
the court having returned the indict-
meHt Ill these cases endorsed Not true
bills," the defendants were discharged.
State of Ohio vs. Jas. O'Brian and
Richard Lands. Larceny" Landis en-
tered plea of guilty, and was fined $40
and sentenced to imprisonment for ten
days. A nOlle was entered in the case
of O'Brian.
Samuel l.. James VS.. Benz. Bailey ct
al. To Jury: verdict in favor of Dlain-
tiff for S165 80. Each party gave notice
of motion to set aside verdict and for a
new trial.
State of Ohio VS.. John Burkhart.
keeping place of public resort for the
unlawful sale of liquors." Fined $50
and costs and order of abatement
B. B. Dovener ct al, Trustees. VS.. JAS
P. Rodgers. Trustee ct al. Partition.
Report Of commissioners confirmed and
sale ordered.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15

THE engineer corps of the B., 2. q T.
road is now running experimental lines
from Cumberland via Hoskinsvllle to
Caldwell, and from Caldwell via Belle
Valley to Cumberland.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15

IN Harrison common pleas the follow
ing judgments were rendered against
the Wheeling Valley Coal Co.: In favor
OF the First National Bank af Bridge
nnrt for S1101S6; r. ]. Baggs & Son for
1906: Ruth P. Ferris for S515.75.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15

A BILL has been introduced in the
Legislature providing for the election OF
school examiners from the active teach
ers, instead of being appointed by the
Probate Judge.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15

REV. THos. BALPH, of this place, who
was apprised by telegraph on Tuesday
of the dangerous illness of his father,
who resides in Butler county, Penn,
started tbither at once.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15

NOSE SAUNDERS, the colored man
who was the principal shootist at the
Christmas row at Georgetown, was SEN
fenced at Cadiz by Judge Hance to five
years in the Penitentiary
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15
February i4th, 1883,
FARM FOR SALE
WILL offer for sale at public auction on
"Wednesday. Feb'y 2Sah, 1883,

the farm on which reside situated one mile
southwest of Bruce Station. and one and one-
half miles north of Loydsville. and being q
iOO% Acres-all under good state OF cuio
tivation. about so acres being new land; 10
acres In timber. Is acres In wheat, and res
maiuder of farm in grass. Water In every
field Young orchard just beginning 10 bear.
Ordinary buildings OF all kinds necessary on
farm.
one year. and one>third in two years rom
the day OF sale, with interest; deferred pay
ments 70 be secured by mortgage upon sno
premises sold.
Sale to commence at O'Clock p: m;
2i.St I'm g. PATTERSON.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15

A YOUNG lady of Bellaire was suffer
ing from severe cold, and tackled the
family washing as means of relief 1t
completely cured her, and the young
ladies are reporting remarkable cures.
Try it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15

MAI E. T. PETTY, of Post 22O, Barnes
willie, is designated as Assistant Inspec-
tor on the staff of Col. C. T. Clark, Com
mander of the Department of Ohio
Grand Army of the Republic.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15
State of Ohio,

State of Ohio,
Insurance Department, Office of Supt. :
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 4, 1882.
r. G. Richards, Steubenville, Ohio:
DEAR SIR-Your favor of the Sd duly re-
ceived. The Ohio Farmers Insurance Cons
pany cannot assess their members to pay
losses. They take no premium notes, and
therefore have no basis upon which to make
assessments. This company, though allowed
under its charter to take premium notes, does
net use this privilege.
Yours, very truly,
CHAS. H. MOORE.
Hon. J. F. Oglevee, Auditor of Ohio, says,
under date Of November 8, 1882: ~ believe
it to be one Of the soundest and very best
companies that there are in this state" 215tt
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-15

REPRESENTATIVE WAGNER has in
troduced bill In the House to author
ize the trustees of Washington town
ship, this county. to transfer $500 from
the road fund to the school house and
contingent fund.