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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08
Notice to Contractors

CEALED proposals will be received at the
- Clerks office, Richland township, Belmont
county, Ohio, at st. Clairsville, until 12
o'clock NJ, SATURDAY, May 81, 1884, for the
erection of a BRICK School House in SUBJ
district, No. 13) thirteen, of said township,
of the following mensions-2SxS6xl3f IT.
Bids must be in accordance with section
1888, Ohio School Laws, and be accompanied
with good and sufficient guarantee to the
satisfaction of the boaid of education. that il
contract is awarded bond will be given
for the faithful performance of said work.
Plans and specification for said work are on
file and can be seen at Clerks office, in st.
Clairsvile. The Board reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
By order of the board Of education OF
Richland township, Belmont county, Ohio.
51>5t FRANK L. RICE, Clerk.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

OWING to the fact that no suitable
business room could be obtained in this
place, one of our mCst enterprising
y ,ung men, Mr.. Ernest StreHg, has ar
ranged to open a meat shop in Cadiz.
A few Dew business rooms would be a
paying investment to some of our citi
ems VINO have some surplus capital. Let
us have them.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08
Meeting Of the League Of American
Wheelmen, at Washington, ID. c.

Arrangements have been made by the
B. s. o. railroad Co., for excursion rates
to Washington, D. g., for those desiring
to attend the meeting of the League of
American Wheelmen, on May 10th and
goth, 1884. Bicycles, when accompanied
by wheelmen, will be carried free. For
further information, as to rates, time OF
trains. &c, apply to agents of the B. &
o. railroad, or address W. E. Reppert
Passenger agent, B. & o. railroad, Co
lumbu, Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

To THE LADIEs:-Mrs. Abbie Deafen.
baugh has removed her millinery emao-
rum To the EAST end of town. where the
ladies' will always lind a lar stock of
all kinds of reasonable millinery goods.
AL old friends, as well as new ones. are
invited to call and examine her goods.
Don't forget the place, two doors east Of
Fair Ground street.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08


THE Board of Visitors, by committee.
last week, visited and inspected the
Jail, County 1nfirnary, and Children's
Home, for the quarter ending April
30th:
The Jail was undergoing the spring
renovation. The entire walls had been
recently whitewashed, and the building
was in good condition. There we're ten
prisoners at the time of visitation.
The Infirmary was found in good con-
dition. The grounds were being put in
order. and gardening was being done.
The statistics for the quarter are as fol-
lows: Whole number inmates. 1924 re-
eeived, 20; dismissed. II; idiotic and in
sane, 10; births Q; deaths 8; in hospital
Z. The management WAS found salts,
factory.
The Children's Home was found In as
good condition as could be expected
During the last quarter some 20 of the
children had the measles. and about sc
at the same time. the whooping-cough
One OF the care-takers, Miss Bales. was SC
exhausted by the extra service required
that she was under the necessity of re-
tiring to rscuperste. A change in tn,
infant department is followed by gocd
results. There has not been death il
the Institution for 20 months. Who'll.
number, SO; admitted. 8; re-sdmitted, 2
placed on trial, 8; returned to parents,4 a
in hospital, 1. The schools are in sue
cessful Operstios.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

AUDITOR X. r. BARRETT took trip
over the b. q & C. road yesterday to
Zanesvile to meet the auditors through
wnich that road passes for the purpose
Of appraising it for taxation. On Friday
he goes to Newark, to assist in apprsis-
ing the B. s. O.; Tuesday. at Cleveland.
10 apprsiss the c. & p; and "Wednesday,
at Elyria. TO apprsise the c., L. & W.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

If the Newcomerstown Index editor
will look over the map of the new Con-
gressional districts he will find that HOl-
liDgs worth, of Cadiz, and Taylor, OF
Guernsey, are not in the same district,
and that both may receive nominations.
The Index man must have been asleep
during the recent session of the Legis-
latnr6
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

WESLEY DAVIS. q well-known citizen
OF smith township, died on Sunday. Al
though the age of the deceased was not
definitely known, it was believed that
he was over ninety. For many years
he was prominently identified with the
Wesley Chapel NJ. E. church, and he was
laid to rest in its cemetery on Tuesday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

THE Central Ohio railroad stockhold-
ers met at Columbus Wednesday of last
week and selected the old board Of di
rectors, with one exception. J. II. Col
lins, Esq, was continued as President.
There were 30.9ss shares voted. Some
80 stockholders from Belmont county
were at the meeting.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

The county commissioners met in
special session on Tuesday and issued
some orders in regard to the construc.
tion. repair and painting of bridges in
different parts Of the county. They
started at noon yesterday for Now Phil
adelphis and other points to examine
some recently built court houses prepar.
atory to receiving bids for the new court
house at St. ClairsYilla.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

INTELLIGENCE has been received here
of the death of Mr.. w. NJ. Templeton,
brother of Mrs. DIR. Hewetson of this
place. aud former resident of St. Clairs-
Vile, which sad event occurred at Dot
sero, Eagle county, Colorado, on the 2lst
ult., from strangulated hernia, from
which he had been a sufferer for years
When the dangerous symptoms appear
ed, u messenger had to be dispatched so
miles through the snow for a physician,
and three days elapsed before he could
get to his bedside, when ever ything was
done possible, but the case " as beyond
human skill. Marsh" is still we'll re
membered in this vicinity, where many
friends will be sorry to hear of his
death. He has been in the far west fol
twenty wears,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

Hon. LORENZO DANFoRD has been
selected by Drummond Post G. A. r. of
this place. to deliver the Memorial Day
Oration on MAY Both. Further arrange.
mehts for the observance If the day
will be. perfected at a meeting of the
Post on SAT furday evening of this week.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

MRS. WIN. NEPTUNE, who resided near
TemperanceviIle, in this county, died
on Tuesday of last week. An autopsy
was held by Bsrnesville physicians
which revealed a tumor eight inches in
diameter in the left side of the abdomen
The abdomen contained about six gallons
of fluid.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

Mr.. r. B. CALDWELL. of Louisville
is meeting with the success deserved by
An enterprising and honest business
man. He has already disposed of one
car load Of buckboards this spring, of
which he is making a speciality. and
goes this week to Youngstown for an
other car load. The wagon meets with
general favor from every one who sees it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

DURING the storm of Sunday night of
last week the house of Esq. Caldwell al
Wegee was struck bv lightning and con-
siderably damaged. Mrs. Caldwell was
severely shocked, being unconscious for
some time.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

Docs got into the flock of sheep be-
longing to Josh. Barker, on the Kennon
place near town, on Saturday night, and
made sad havoc of valuable flock
There are too many worthless dogs in
the country to make sheep raising prof,
liable. Dogs or sheep must 90.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

The Saturday News says that drunk
eHness is on the increase in Barnesville,
so much so, that it is almost impossible
for ladies to 60 along the street without
hearing the silly twaddle and base, low
profanity of men under the influence of
| LIQUOR.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

On Sunday night Hutchinson Bros.
store, at Senscaville, was burglarized
and then set on fire. The loss is $1,000
Some of the burglars over in Guernsey
county should be treated to a dose oi
cold lead.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08
Marshal'S Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that on and after
IN Thursday, May 18th, 1894, all stock found
running st large, in violation of law, within
the village of st. Clairsville, will be taken un
and i'm pounded as required by law, and the
owners will be required to pay the lawful
fees for the release of the same.
ROBT. BURLINGTON,
set Marshal
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08
ON last Wednesday the Bellaire DAILY

On last Wednesday the BeIlaire Daily
Independent started Oh its fifth year.
The Independent is the spiciest and most
successful Of the smaller dailies that
comes to our office, and is always dlled
with the choicest and freshest local news,
of which it makes a speciality. We wish
for the Independent a leng continued
career, and would dislike to miss it from
our exchange list.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

PURE and tested LEANING Seed
Corn for sale at Sl.75 per bushel, sack
25 cents extra; slsu, so bushels Canadian
barley seed Oats at so cents per bushel.
JOHN B MCMECHAN, st Clairsyille Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

The GAINESVILLE fair seems to have
some trouble In fixing dates this year
They changed once on account Of con-
dieting with the st. Clairsville fair, and
have now the same date as the Guernsey
Pepnyroyal Reunion.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

nntJf Send &c for postage and receive
4 uuIfk free q costly box OF goods which
FnIjE will help all, of either sex. to
! ts1k kemore money right away than
any thing else In this world; for tunes await
the workers sure. At once address TRUE q
Co., Augusta, Maine. 4T-ly
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

THE Secretary of State has issued a
certificate of incorporation for a narrow
gauge railroad tO run from Mackshurg
via Middleburg to Stafford. in Noble
county.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

On Thursday evening very enjoyable
time was had at Ulrich's hall in Etna-
vile by the Bridgeport Liederkran1
singing society. About two hundred
couple were present, and dancing was
kept up till late hour.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08
Valuable Medical Library
PRIVATE SALE.

T WILL sell at private sale the valuable
l. Medical Library of the late Dr. John c.
rallman, consisting of about 100 volumes, by
the latest authorities, among them 1S volumes
Ziemssen's Cyclopedia of the Practice of Med.
icine, Simpsons Works, rreousseau's Clinical
Medicine, etc. Many of these WORKS are as
good as new. and all will be sold on reasona-
BILE terms. l will also sell an excellent family
horse, buggy and harness cheap. For further
information call on OF address,
MRS MARTHA TALLMAN,
3 13>tf ST.. CLAIRsyILLE, Quo.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

ANDREW MCFARLAND, ESQ, has coz
tracted with carpenter Billingsley for
the erection of two new houses on his
lots on Marietta street. That side of
town promises to build up considerably
in the near future
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

The excavations have been made, and
work is going on in earnest on the new
glass works at CadiZ. The practical
glass men from the river towns, who are
in the company, have mo, ed their fami
lies to CadiZ.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

THERE will be no service in the Pres
byterian church next Sabbath, in the so-
sence of The pastor. who will assist ID
communion services at Crabapple on that
dav
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08
Legal Notice.
Rachel A. Moore v. William Moore

Rachel A. Moore v. William Moore.
THE defendant, William Moore, a mons
i resident, and whose place of residence is
unknown, will take notice, that Rachel A.
Moore, on the 29th day of March A. D., 1884,
filed her petition in said court, praying for
the sale of the undivided interest of the said
William Moore, as heir, in the lands of which
his father, John Moore, Sr., late of Belmont
county, Ohio, deceased, died seized; and the
application of the proceeds Of sale to the pay
ment of a judgment by her obtained against
him at the spring term 1882 of said court for
the sum of $500 and costs of suit taxed $S6 IA
with interest and costs; that said petition will
be for hearing Oh the first day of the nex
term of said court, or as soon thereafter as
counsel can be heard.
RACHEL A. MOORE,
g Ct Plaintiff
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

Mr. W. STANTON, of Barnesville. has
been designated by the State Board of
Agriculture as a member of the award-
ing committee on plants and flowers, at
the next State Fair.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

THE dwelling house Of Theodore and
Henry Price, about four miles west of
Barnesville, was burned on Sunday OF
last week, with contents. Loss about
81, 900, with an insurance of S70G.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

The Bellaire Council has contracted
with the gas company at Sl5 per post
per annum, and Sl.50 per thousand feet
to city and all private consumers. The
contract is for FIVE years.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

The Presbyterial Missionary Society
of Wheeling Presbytery of the U. P.
church will meet at Cadiz on the 10Th
inst. Or. J. S. Barr. returned mission
ary from India. will deliver an address
during the session.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

THERE will be ma ch game of base
ball on the st. Clairsville fair grounds
on Saturday afternoon between the May
nard Star club, and nine here who
style themselves the County Seat Nine
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

JOSEPH HAMILTON, of the neighhor-
hood of Fairyisw. died on Sunday Of last
week, from paralysis of the heart. He
leaves a wife and one daughter to mourn
his loss
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

A LARGE amount of corn has been put
In the ground during the past week. and
planting will generally be finished this
week. The weather has been seasonable
for the farmer.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

CHARLES TROLL, one of the most
highly respected German citizens of Bel
laire, died on Wednesday Of last week,
aged 70 years, from the effects of an ac-
cident in q coal mine some time ago.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

AT meeting of the board of health
of Barnesville. Tuesday of last week
Mayor Baker was made health officer
and a general clean up of the town is
now in progress.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08
NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Books
IN for securing subscription to the capital
stock Of "The r. j. Baggs & Sons Lumber
Co." will be opened ct the Office Of R. j.
Bsggs & Sons, in Bridgeport, Belmont county,
Ohio, June 9th, A. D. 1884.
RoBT. ]. BAGGs,
j. T. BAGes,
Incorporstors: A. ]. BAGGs,
JOHN I. SCoTT,
5 SGT JOSEPH NJ. BAGGs.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

T. A. DORSEY. of Bridgeport. Hugh
Sterling, of Wheeling. and Robert Litten,
of Rush Run, sre the leading spirits in
the establishment of a pottery At the last
named nl2ce
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

THE Jeffersonian is responsible for
the item that a Cambridge butcher ate
thirty-six eggs and two pounds OF beef
at one meal.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08
SHEklFFs SALE.
IN PA lrION.
BELMONT COMMON PLEAS,

IN IA iITION.
BELMONT COMMON PLEAS.
John C. Hayne VS.. Jesse B. Young.
N pursuance of an order of sale in the above
IL entitled case, issued and to me directed,
from the Court OF Common Pleas of Belmont
county, Ohio. l will offer at public sale, at
the front door of the court house of said
county, on
Monday. May 10Th. 1854,
At o'clock afternoon the following described
lands and tenements, tO~wit:
Situate IN the village OF Martins Ferry,
Belmont county, Ohio, and described as fol-
lows: Being part of section %, township 8,
range 2, and bounded as follows-commenc,
ing at slaughter house on south of premises;
thence south 6740 west S94 poles; thence
west 16 So east 4.47 poles; thence 6740 east
$40 poles; thence south 1850 east 4 A poles
to the place of beginning, containing one>
third of an acre of land, more or less; also, q
piece of land adjoining the same, equal in
size thereto and devised to Susannah Hayne,
deceased, by Joseph d. Hayne, deceased.
Appraised at $500.
Terms of Sale-One-third cash; one tn ird in
one year, and one>third in two years from
the day of sale, with interest; deferred pay
ments to be secured by mortgage upon the
premises sold.
LEROY @. SEDWICK,
George Duncan, Atty for Plff. Sheriff.
17>td By F. R. SEDwICK, Deputy
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

EMMA CULLEN. a little Martins
Ferry girl aged ten years, has been miss
ing from her home since Monday of
last week, when she went out for walk
with her aunt
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

PREsIDENT Mooney has informed the
Nubls County Republican that trains
will he run through from Bellalre tC
GAINESVILLE. during this week. Oh the b.
2. & G.. road
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

SYRUP.-Come in and let us surprise
you in quality and price of our new
syrup. 81 ct. JEPsON'S.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

J. W. PARKER will have charge of
the East Richland mills until further
notice. Grist days, Tuesdays and Fri
days. Work promptly attended to.
A.24 st.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

THERE will be change of time on tue
z. l.. 4 W. railroad on Monday. The St.
Clslrsville & NortherR road will also
change.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

SHEEP SHEARs-The best and cheapest
in America. Come and see.
5l2t GEO. JEPsoN.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

DR. j. NJ. TODD. of Bridgeport, was
thrown from buggy one day last week
and so severely bruised as to contine him
to his room.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

SoAP.-Laundry and teilet-the larg-
est stock, best quality, and most OF 1t for
your money, at Jepson's. 81 q
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

STOCK BEETs.-The best feed for stock
and the cheapest. Seed for sale. at
SLIT JEPsON's.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

For SALE.-2,O00 pounds steel barbed
wire, galvanized. Also. house and els
tern pumps and Buffalo fertilizer.
JOHN CARLISLE,
24-3t ST Clairsyille O.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08
Beaver CNllRgR and Musical Institute

FOh YOUNG lsAplES-
Spring Session Opens March 25th, 'S4.
Beautifully and heslthfully located; extenl
sive buildings; pleasant grounds: cheerful
rooms; three literary courses; superior advsnt
ages for music and art; extensive apparatus
twenty pianos and organs, including pipe
organ; thorough work-hOmelike care, moder-
ate rates. Send for circular TO
Rev. r. T. TAYLOR, d. D.,
2l>tf Beaver, Pa.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08
| ALDEN'S MANIFOLD
ICY CLOP EDIA !

Over 800 900 subjects ard 5000 illustrat ions
numerous maps, 2svolumes, large otavo, S25,
ore; cheaper edition. sl5 90. Specimen pages
free. 1900 volumes choice books. descriptive
catalogue free. Books for examination before
payment on evidence of good faith. NOT sold
by deslers-prices too low. JOHN B ALDEN
publisher, Is Vesey street, N. Y, P Box 1925.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08
Executors Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that In the Probate
" <Court of Belmont county, Ohio, the under
signed was appointed and qualified as Ex-
ecutor OF the laBt will and testament OF D, D.
I. Cowen, deceased, late of Belmont county.
All persons indebted to said eslale are re-
lue"tpd TO make immediate payment. and
those nav ing claims against said estate will
present them duly authenticated for settle
ment.
F. M. COWEN
= SS3w
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

WAR! BOOKS!
SEVEN GREAT MONARCHlES Of the
Ancient Eastern World; by George Rawling-
SON. What is more TERRlBLE than war;
unless II be q war among publishers. then
what could be HAPPIER for rejoicing book
buy ers? such q war Is In progress. Price re-
duced from SIS to S2.4O. Spcci men pagea
tree Not sold by bankruptcies TO low.
Books for examination before payment.
JOHN b. ALDEN, Pub'r, Is Nesey ST., n
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

State OF Ohio, County Of Bslnsorss, sG
IL r. MITCHELL, Cashier OF the snsve-
named Bank, do solemniy swear that tne
above statement 10 true to the bess OF my
Aho"'0us' n. AiTCHELL. Cashier:
Subscribed and sworn to before me tnls |S'n
day OF A pr, 1884. p.h,,.
j. w, NICHOLS, Notary Public.
00Tr"0'-Aa''s St1EosGE q IHSEB brown.
xu Directors.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

THERE will be an entertainment in
McMillau's hall, on next Wednesday
evening, 14th, benefit Of the Second NJ
E. church. There will be a debate on
the topic: "Resolved, That the women
of our country should have the elective
franchise" to be decided by ballot of the
audience. Next will be play entitled
adam and Eve in the Garden" All
are invited; admission, cents.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-05-08

B. X. TALBOT, Dentist, st. Clairs-
Vile. Office, east of school house. 4l2tf