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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21
Wool Items.

The Cadiz Republican says: "There
are inquiries on the part of both wool
buyers and farmers as to what the price
of wool is going to be this summer. But
nobody knows"
Wool buyers in Washington comfy
are paying 80 to 81 for washed and 20 to
81 for ,unwashed.
A correspondent from Maynard says
the shearing is all done, but no sales
made yet. No buyers have been in the
Reighboahood.
Tax-paying is very slow, this collec-
tion, due largely to the fact that no wool
is changing hands in the county. many
of our farmers depending upon the sale
of this prodnct for means to pay their
.taXes.-Noble Co. Republican.
VIM. Stranathan, prominent wool
buyer of this section, was in town last
week. He has purchased no wool yet
thinks that purchaser and buyer will
have to come closer together before
much wool changes hands. His opinion
is that producers will hold out for 35,
and buyers will not enter the field until
they can purchase at 80 cents.-Cald-
well Republican.
A few clips of wool have been sold in
this county at from 2S to 80 cents. Abe
Morton, of Oxford township, sold a fine
clip for 80 cents, and might have had "a
or 35 if he had waited few days long
er. r. j. Clark. of Washington, say he
will pay 3S cents for good wool, or will
advance 30 cents and let growers get
what they can from commission houses.
Michael Crow, of Valley township,
shipped his wool direct to firm at Provi-
dence, r. l., and netted 3915 cents for
it. and Mr.. Gibson, near Lore City, got
3SA from the same firmsaA very large
amount of wool is being shipped this
week from Lore City to Providence.
Farmers. don't sell your wool for 80 or
81 cents you can get mere.-Cambridge
Daily Times, Thursday.
Wool buyers are again to the 'front.'
fering from 30 to 35 cents. Many of our
farmers are letting go, thinking it better
70 sell in the market than out.-Jacobs-
burgh letter.
The farmers In the eastern part of the
county will ship great deal of wool
this season direct to the eastern manu-
facturers.
An eastern wool dealer was through
this and adjoining counties last week,
but he could not pay more than 80 cts,
and finding the farmers unwilling to sell
at that price, he returned home.-Cam-
bridge jeff.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

THE case of Mrs. Elizabeth McElevev, OF
New Castle, Pa, against John T. Mercer
of Bellaire, for $4,000 damages, was tried
in common pleas on Tuesday, the jury on
Wednesday morning bringing in verdict
in favor Of defendant. The case was
brought for damages sustained by plain
tiff by falling from the gang plank to de-
fendant's wharf boat at Bellaire, where
she had gone to take passage on the
steamer "Press Allison" The testimony
showed that the plaintiff had been seri-
ously injured about the spine and other
wise. The principal ground for the YER
dict of the jury seems to have been be-
cause of the fact that defendant did not
receive any compensation for the use Of
his wharf boat as a way by which passen-
gers passed to and from steamers. A. L..
Hazen, Esq, of New Castle, Pa, and F.
NJ. Cowen, Esq, represented the plaintiff,
and Hon. l.. Danford the defendant.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21
A Blessing.

The pain in all his joints became intense;
fever, with its deterborating effects, was now
added, and he became rapidly reduced TO the
semblance of skeleton, while virtailty
reached its lowest possible condition, and his
sufferings were of such indescribable character
that those who most loved him sometimes
thought it would be better if he were called
away; at this time, physicians, well known
in this city pittsburgh, informed his parents
that he was in imminent danger of total par
alysis, and directly afterward they announced
to his sorrowful mother that they could give
no hopes of his recovery; at this juncture the
use of Peruna was commenced, and in six
weeks VIM. Lincoln Curts was well and at
work; read page 90 of DR.. Hsrtman's Ills of
Life get it from your druggist.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

BEN. TURNER, a Bellaire policeman,
through his attorney w. II. Tallman,
has filed petition in the common pleas
court, alleging that Jas. =. Anderson.
editor of the Bellaire Independent, did
on June llth, publish false and SANDER
Gus articles concerning him CTurner) to
the damage of his good name in the sum
of $4,000, for which amount he asks
Judgment. The words especially object
ed to as libelous, are, "Ben. Turner is
the only policeman, so far as our knowl-
edge goes, who uses species Of black
mail to boost himself"
The Independent man does not indi-
cate alarm at the situation, and refers to
it in his paper in the following cheerful
style: "Officer Turner has sued or is 60
ing to sue the Independent for libel and
damage to his character. He estimates
his damages at $4,000. This strikes US
little high for damage to Turner's
character, and we will try to make the
trial a very interesting one for him. Sail
in, Bennett"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

"SoME of the boys who were out at
st. Clairsyille got some of the meanest
whisky to be had and came home in ex-
cellent fighting TRIM &e.-Bellalre
Independent
Most excellent editor, your boys never
tasted whisky before, and supposng
they could drink it like beer and wine
made of the pure juice of the grape
cultivated in Ohio" sold exclusively in
the Bellaire saloons, they became over
loaded. Our whisky is the genuine Old
Jacob Townsend, but must not be guz-
gled like your boys do the light drinks
sold by Bellaire saloons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

WoOL.-So far as we have been able
to learn there has been no sales of the
new clip of wool in this section. A few
buyers are looking around, apparently
very much unconcerned, but evidently
anxious to get hold of few clips at low
figures, so as to start the market. Hold
ers are stiff. and will make hard fight
for at least 40 cents. They do not pro-
pose that forced sales at less figures
shall establish price. 1t will be no.
ticed by reference to our wool items
elsewhere that in Guernsey county many
growers are shipping direct and getting
very much better prices than are offered
by local buyers. Our wool growers are
proud of the fact that there is a superb
or grade of wool in this county, and they
are properly of the opinion that they
should receive the top of the market.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21
He Repeats the Remark

Will you please repeat that remark, Mr..
Mathison?'
Turning so as to look your representative
squarely in the face, the head of the house OF
Soren MathiEon Co.. Pharmacists, No. 1902
State street, Marble Block, Chicago, replied.
Yes, sir. with pleasure; my remark was that
we consider PARKER's GINGER Tonic. now
called PARKER's Tonic. the best article of the
kind in the market. Our sales for the last six
months tell the whole story and settle the
question. The Tonic, like a good dinner, car
ries Its own recommendation with IL. It's
bound to sweep the west like prairie on fire
In cases of rheumatism. dyspepsia and liver
and kidney troubles it scores successes and
wins friends every day.
HI cox & Co. beg to call public attention to
the fact that hereafter PARKERS GINGER
TONIC will be ad vertised and sold slmply uns
der the name of Parker's Tonic. We make
this change for the reason that unprinctpled
dealers are constantly deceiving their custom
ers by substituting inferior preparations un~
der the name of ginger; and as ginger IL really
an unimportant favoring, we drop the mis-
leading word.
There Is no change, however, in the prepar~
alton ITSELF and ali the bottles remaining in
the hands of dealers, wrapped under the name
of Pnrker's Ginger Tonic contains the genu>
inc medicine If the fac-simile signature of
HIsCoX Il Co. is at the bottom OF the outside
wrapper. 61-lw
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

A FIRE damp explosion occurred in
Rainey's coal works, Martins Ferry, last
Thursday. An old room had recently
been reopened, and Daniel Micker was
working in it, when an immense mass
of rock. earth, &c, fell, entirely closing
up the mouth of the room. Mr. Hire,
the bank boss. climbed up to the top of
the pile to see if there was any chance
to get Micker out, when the gas explo-
sion. occurred, throwing him down
among the workmen below covered with
flames. His clothing was stripped off
before he was seriously burned. although
his face and hands we're severely scorch-
ed. A Mr.. White was also badly burned.
Mr.. Micker, who was shut up in the
room was gotten out all right.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

On Saturday week ago, fight, which
assumed something of the proportions
of riot, occurred at Fairpoint. During
the trouble BENZ. Springer fired some
shots at Frank Dinsmore, postmaster at
that place. On Wednesday two of the
parties, named James Cole and Robert
Mason were arrested and lodged in Jail,
and on Thursday Snyder was also jailed
On Saturday the parties had a hearing
before Squire H. NJ. Davies, Snyder on
charge of shooting with intent to wound.
Cole for assault and battery, and Mason
for carrying concealed weapons. Sny-
der was bound over in the sum of $lOO,
and gave bond. The others were dis
charged.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

Mr.. L. MCPHAIL will be in st. Clairs-
vile on Thursday and Friday, June 2lst
and 22d, to organize class in voice cul-
ture. One lesson will be given gratui-
tously to try ones voice, and explain his
method. One hundred per cent. i'm
provement guaranteed in 20 lessons or
no charge will be made. Mr.. McPhail
teaches the correct mode of breathing
how to use the throat in producing high
and low tones. Persons wishing to have
their voices cultivated are requested to
call at Mrs. Morton'S boarding house
any time on Thursday or Friday of this
week. Terms, 20 lessons $4,000.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

On last Tuesday lank stranger rode
to town from distant part of the coun-
ty and hitched his horse. At noon he
went to grocery and purchased a half
pound of cheese, pound of lemon bis
cult and 3-pound can Of peaches. with
which provender he proceeded to regale
himself, mot stopping until the whole was
taken in, even to the juice in the can of
peaches. He then purchased quart of
cherries which he ate for dessert. After
having satisfied his appetite with the
above amount of food, he mounted his
horse, without giving it a bite of any
thing, and started for home. This fel-
low is only sample of class who come
to town and eat what they want and
make their horses fast day.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

Miss EUPHEMIA BARBER, daughter
of ex-county commissioner Barber, of
near Morristown, committed suicide on
the 7th inst, by taking Paris Green. The
young lady was % years of age, and of
fine intellect, but hard study impaired
her mind, and about year ago she was
taken to the asylum, but was recently
brought home unimproved. The family
has the sympathy of every one in their
bereavement.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21
A Life Saving Present.

Mr.. NJ. E. Allison, Hutchinson, Kan.
Saved his life by simple Trial Bottle
of Dr. Kings New Discovery, for Con-
which caused him to procure
a large bottle, that completely cured him,
when Doctors, change of climate and
everything else had failed. Asthma,
Bronchitis, Hoarseness, Severe Coughs,
and all Throat and Lung Diseases, it is
guaranteed to cure. Trial Bottles free
at Patterson's Drug Store. Large size ST.,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

Mrs. RACHEL KEMP, who lives al
Neffs Siding. and who is about 40 years
of age, got off the narrow gauge train at
Quincy last Saturday evening, and started
TO walk out the B. & o. home. She had a
basket of strawberries on her arm, and
thonght she was on the side track. but
was on the main track, and directly III
front of an approaching train. y gentle
man standing near saw her danger and
ran to her assistance. when both We're
struck by the advancing engine and
thrown several yards from the track.
Fortunately, beyond a few slight bruises,
neither sustained any injuries.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

THE Steubenvile Presbytery meets
on Friday of this week to take final ac-
.lon on the McLane heresy case. 1t is
stated that Rev. DR.. McLane will unite
with the congregational church at its
next stated communion. 1t is said that
the members of the Second Presbyterian
church at Steubenville are SO incensed
at the action of the Presbytery, that no
member of that body will be called to
fill the pulpit of the church.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

7. S. G1LLILAND, of Van Vert, o.,
President of the 18th o. V. V. L. Regi-
mental Association, has issued circu-
lar calling attention to the fact that
there will be reunion of the regiment
at Columbus. on the 25th of July, 1888.
Let every survivor of the old regiment
arrange to be present and again Rally
Round the Old Flag" making this the
grandest reunion yet held by the regi
ment
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

On Monday another accident happen
ed at the Martins Ferry gas well, which
will delay work for some time. The
wOrkmen were engaged in putting in a
casing to keep out the water, and finding
the hole not large enough. were enlarg-
ing it with what is called hollow
reamer, which became fastened in tie
well. As this will have to be taken out
in pieces, it will consume some time.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

THE Supreme Court, Tuesday, over
ruled the motion for writ of habeas
corpus or Vanderpool and Jones, the
hayfork swindlers. A dispatch from
Attorney General Hoilingsworth to
Prosecuting Attorney Mitchell, says the
court did not pass on the merits of the
application, but said it should be made
to lower court. An application was
made before Judge Hance in common
pleas yesterday, for their release on
writ of habeas corpus, and was argued
on the part of the State by Prosecutor
Mitchell and Hon. Lorenzo Danford, and
on part of prisoners by Maj. w. S. Ken
non. The decision of the court was re-
served
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

MUsKINGUM COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT
at New Concord, Sabbath, June "a, at
7:3O p. m. Baccalaureate sermon by
President Spencer.
Monday, Z 80 p. m.-Annual address
to the Christian Association, by Rev. j.
NJ. Fulton, Allegheny, Pa.
Tuesday, Z 80 p. m.-Class day exer-
cises, Pres't J. II. Clark; Secretary, Ella
Johnson; Orator, W. r. Hutchison; His
torian, c. Z. White; Bric-a-brac, J. S.
Barnes; Seeress, Ella johnson; Orator
on class motto, J. S. Moffatt
Wednesday, a. m.-Meeting of the
Board of Trustees. 80; meeting of the
Alumni Association; Annual Address,
Rev. J. A. Cook, New Philadelphia, o. /;
execises of class of 1880; w. C. Paden,
Address of Welcome; Rev. J. A. Law
renee, Orator; Mrs. Kate C. Moore, His
torian; Rev. G. w. Jennings, Miscellany
8 p. m, Annual Address to Literary So
cieties, by Rev. James Farrar, Harris
vile, o.
Thursday, o a. m.-Commencement;
6 80 p. M, Annual Concert, Prof. S. II.
Wallace, director; Miss Jennie L. Nc
Cartney, pianist.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

FARMERS are now all busy in their
corn fields. The corn has healthy col
or and stands well, but the continued vet
weather has let the weeds get good
start. This week will see it pretty
much all worked, however. Grass crop
never was better. Oats bid fair for
big crop, and the wheat in this county
has come out beyond all expectations
within the last month.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

A TERRIFIC cyclone, which done much
damage, struck Steubenville on Monday
eVening. The north end of the city suf-
lered most. The houses in that part of
the city was unroofed and other wise
damaged. Fences, outhouses. cbimneys
stables, &c, We're scattered in every III,
lection. lection. AN orchard of apple and pear
.Iees was completely demolished, not a
llse oelhg left standing. The telegraph
poies ana wires along the c. & P. were
Diown down. People living along the
ilYer say the water spurted over 100
Ir neee ID the air, making beautiful sight.
Inc loss In the city will be over $4,000
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

Mr.. NAYLOR WEBSTER, AN old and
highly respected citizen of Harrison CO.,
who resided near Harrisville, died on
Thursday of last week, at the age of 90
years. Deceased had been a resident of
Harrison county for the past so years
He was the father of DR.. J,V.Webster of
Flushing His wife. Mrs Jemima Web
ster, died about a month ago.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

THE Masonic celebration at Flushing
on Saturday, promises to be big affair
A special train will leave Bridgeport on
the G. L. & W. road at 9 40 a. m, stop
ping at all stations. One fare Tor round
trip. There will be ample accommoda-
tions on the ground for all who attend.
but where convenient it would be well
for persons who attend to take well-fill-
ed baskets.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

THE real hot weather of last Satur-
day eliminated in short, sharp thun-
der storm at about 2 o'clock, accompa-
MED by heavy fall of rain. During
the storm, which only lasted a few
minutes, the lightning struck the. new
house of BENZ. Barkhurst, near the mar
row gauge depot, running down the
chimney, doing considerable damage to
the frame work and completely demol-
ishing the plastering where it came
down. The house was unoccupied.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

n. II. BARBER. of Fairview. an attor-
ney at law, who is well known all over
this county. laid down on railroad
track near ColuT bus, Wednesday of last
week, and was only saved from death
by the engineer, who reversed his en-
gine, and getting down in front, threw
him off the track. Barber was then
locked up as a crank. Barber had been
on prolonged spree, and was crazed
from the effects of his debauch. 1t is
about time Nathan was letting ap."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

LAST Friday party OF Bellaire boys
were playing out by the stock pens,
when stray rifle ball struck Frank
Saltsgarver on the leg near the knee,
breaking both bones The doctor failed
to find the ball. 1t is thought the ball
came from some one who was shooting
at rats.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

LAST sabbath was Flower Sunday in
the NJ. E. church. The church was
beautifully decorated with flowers. Spe-
cial services for the young folks were
held in the morning and afternoon. and
in the evening, some literary exercises
were given, appropriate to the occasion.
in which the little folks engaged
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

ABOUT o'clock on Tuesday after
noon, Mark Walters and John Allison,
employees of the Wheeling Greek Coal
Co, near Bridgeport, neither of whom
could swim, went in the creek for bath.
By some means, Walters got beyond his
depth and was drowned before his COM
pauion could procure assistance The
body was recovered. The deceased was
an Englishman, % or 80 years of age, ,an
industrious, sober workman. He has no
relatives in this country.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21
stockholders Meeting.

A MEETING of the Stockholders of the
n Etna Iron and Nail Co. will be held on
Saturday, July 21st, 1888, at the office of the
company, in Bridgeport, Ohio, between the
hours of 1:30 and 2 o'clock pm, to consider
the propriety of an increase of capital stock.
By order of board of directors
14>4t W. FL. TALLMAN, Sec'y.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

THE Democrats of jefferson county on
last Saturday nominated the following
ticket: Representative, John A. Kithcart;
Auditor, Benjamin Dawson; Treasurer, NJ
B. Scott; Sheriff, John J. Gruber; Com
missioner, VIM. White. The convention
appointed delegates to the State conven-
ton, who were instructed for Hon. J. II.
S. Trainer, for Supreme Judge.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21
FOR SALE.

The well known and valuable farm, stu
ated % miles south of St. Clairsville, Ohio,
owned by the late Lewis Sutton. This farm
contains 1876 acres, and if not sold by April
LIST, will be for rent. For further informa-
tion inquire of George Brown or VIM: X
Johnston, st. Clairsville, or NJ. c. Mitchell,
Martins Ferry, o. q w.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

THE need of merit for promoting per-
sonal e 'thetics is due to J. C. Aver &
Co., whose Incompatible Hair Vigor is a
universal beautitier of the hair. Harm
less, effective, agreeable, it has taken
rank among the indispensable articles of
the toilet. To scanty locks it gives lux
uriance; and whitened hair it clothes
with the hue of youth.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

PAY DAY last Saturday at the Wheel
ing creek coal works, near Bridgeport,
and some of the men have been on a
spree and fighting ever siCce. James
O'Neil, who runs saloon oit at the
works, was arrested on Tuesday tor
fighting and shooting, and the trial was
set for 10 a. am. Wednesday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

The case of Israel Mount, of Barnes
vile, administrator, whose grandson
was killed by the cars at Barnesville a
few years ago, came up in the Z. S.
Circuit Court at Columbus last week. A
verdict was rendered in favor of Mount
for 800 damages.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

REV ROBERT ALEXANDER. of the
Presbyterian church of this place, has gone
to Philadelphia to consult specialist.
with the view of relieving him from a
troublesome humOr which has spread
over his face. causing him great dis
comfort. There will be no preaching
in his church for two Sabbaths.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21
4th of July Excursion on the B. & O.

The b. & o. r. r. will sell round trip
tickets at low excursion rates from all
stations to all stations on its Trans-O Ohie
Divisions, good going July 2, and 4,
and good returning to July 5th, inclu
sive. Take advantage of the low rates
offered to visit the following cities on
its line: Wheeling. Bellaire, GAINESVILLE,
Cambridge, GAINESVILLE, Newark, Colum-
bus, Mt Vernon, Mansfield. Sandusky,
Put-in-Bay, Tiifin, Fostoria, Chicago Sy-
racuse and Avondale.
The fine fishing at Put-in-Bay, SYRIA
cuse and Avondale offers special ind luce.
meuts to lovers of that sport.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

TEERE will be reunion of the Ross"
students of Franklin College of New
Atnens on Commencement Day, June
zth at ii o'clock a. m. Rev. j. r. Fra
zisr OF the Class of TT, will deliver the
Grafton, and Rev. J. L. Thompson of the
Glass of IA will deliver the poem, The
reunion supper will be served at the
Hughes House at nine o'clock n m.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-06-21

THE executive committee of the Ohio
Teachers Association has decided to
hold meeting at Chautauqua Lake.
July 3, and 5. Prof John McBurnev'
OF Cambridge, is to open the discussion
on paper entitled; How far can our
school system be entitled machine?
"a NICE new carpet has been put down
in the Probate Judges office during the
past week. 1t is refreshing to note that
there Is one county officer who is will
ing to support a little style at the ex-
penSe of the "dear people"