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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-02-28
NeighbOrh0Od Notes.

Washington. Guernsey county, has q
scarlet fever scare.
Burglars rsided four dwelling houses
in Cambridge Wednesday night of last
week. and got some plumber at each
place. The three thieves, who gave their
names AS Charles Dunlap, James Martin
and Frank Sale. were arrested in Zsnes-
vile on Friday and some of the goods
recovered.
Frederick YOnugblue, an aged citizen
of Noble county. recently received pen
sion and back pay from the Government
to the amount of 81 l.52SSO.
Arrangements have been made and
the bonds solids for the extension of the
B., z. & c. road from GAINESVILLE to Nc
CoDnelsyllle, so says the GAINESVILLE Cou-
rier.
The Mayor of UhTi"hsyille fined a
saloon keeper S75 for keeping open after
closing hours.
VIM. Grim, of Union tp, Tuscarawas
county. caught large American eagle
in steel trap placed over the body of a
dead sheep.
Harrison county has nine towns which
have no saloons. There are only FIVE in
the county-two in Cadiz, and one each
in Butler, Bowerstown and Cadiz juno
ton.
Samuel Ralston, of Steubenville, has
sued the P, c. & St. L. railway for dam
ages sustained by being thrown from a
sleigh while crossing its tracks last
month.
A 12-year old boy named Hart, of
Steubenville, was buried in slide in a
sand bank on Tuesday of last week. He
was still alive when extricated, and will
probably get we'll.
The Presbyterian church at Caldw II
has been holding protracted meeting
for some time past, and some fifty con
versions are reported. and the member
ship of the church has been more than
doubled.
A four year old child of George Irwin,
of Cambridge, was burned to death on
Wednesday of last week, by its clothing
taking fire from CRATE.
Hon. John A. Bingham recently sent
a donation of $50 to the public library
at CadlZ..
Wm. Cady, an old and respected citl-
zen of CadiZ and former Sheriff of the
county, died on Sunday of last week,
aged 81 years and months.
A man named Daniel c. Duffy was
found on Tuesday of last week on the
Panhandle track near Bowerstown, Har-
rison county, with his head cut off and
both arms broken. 1t is supposed he
was intoxicated and laid down on the
track.
Harry McColloch, young man of
Wheeling. was killed in a freight wreck
on the Panhandle Monday of last week,
at Trenton station, just west of Uhrichs-
vile.
Mrs. Fanny Parker, of Jefferson tp.,
Guernsey county. celebrated her Tooth
birthday on the 14th inst. A party of
friends called in, and were highly enter
tanned by the old lady. who is said to be
sprightly and instructive talker on all
subjects of ye olden time.
The Cambridge Democrat has at its
masthead: For President-Henry b.
PAYNE, of Ohio"
J. w. Upton, prominent merchant
of Caldwell. and brother of ex U. :.
Senator Upton, fell down flight of
stairs on Sunday, and fractured several
ribs and otherwise seriously injured
himself.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-02-28

The young men of the High school
hello mock Republican convention. in
School Hall, Friday afternoon. The
efforts OF the young men was as nearly
as possible to initiate a regular conven'
ton. Mr.. George Pennington presided
over the preliminary organization. and
announced the names of members to
serve on the usual committees-Cre
tias, Rules. Permanent Organization
and Resolutions. Mr.. Sherman Doyle was
chosen as permanent president, and Mr..
Phil. Close, secretary of the convention.
The reports of committees were disposed
of as is usual in conventions. The
names Lincoln, John Sherman, Blaine
and Arthur were presented, in neat
speeches, and ballsting began. The
contest was between Blaine and Arthur,
but neither receiving sufficient num-
ber to nominate, after several ballots
Phil. Sheridrn was announced as dark
horse President Arthur finally won,
and Robert T: Lincoln was nominated
by acclamation for Vice President
The management of the convention
was creditable to the young parliamen.
tarianS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-02-28
That Doughty Duchess.
Opposite Opinions about n Wonderful WON
Her Thumb and Fingers.


Crack nuts with her fingers? Why, you
can't mean IL! cried young lady graduate of
the Normal college, in the utmost astonish>
ment.
But do mean it. affirmed her big brother,
who had taken several prizes in athletics,
and reassert 1t; that CY N burga wife of Duke
Ernst, of Austria, could crac1 nuts with her
fingers and drive n. Ills into the wall with her
thumb
What a monstrous womanr said the young
lady. what useful woman amended her
big brother.
The Austrian Duchess was mighty because
she kept good hours, good habits and perfect
digestion.
Mrs Alice Strong. of Pittsburgh, Pa. writes a
different story about herself, but deserves
praise for her frRnkness; she says-'For the
past three years | have been subject 10 severe
attacks of collie and cramps, and exhausLing
attacks of diarrhea; weary of experimenting
with medicines, [ turned. without hope, to
PARKER'S TONIC. Three bottles cured
me entirely; have tried II also for other ais
ments with which women are often afflicted,
and IL far surpassed my expectations; am
happy to offer this testimony for the benefit
OF other women
Ladies' who are interested in Mrs Strong's
letter, will pie 'se remark that PARkER'S
TONIC is no intOxicant; 1t cures collie easi-
ly but by virtue CT many rare and powerful
ingredients IL also masters all diseases OF the
blood such, for example, rheumatism
consnm ptioa scrofula, and all disorders of the
kidneys, liver and stomach: 1t is a vltaliZer
and stimulant, but not an intOxicant. Prices
Soc and 81 per bottle. HIsCoX Co.. Chemists,
New York 2 7-4w
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-02-28

WIN. CUNNINGHAM. ssddler and har-
ness maker of Bridgeport. was arrested
last Saturday, upon charge of adultery,
preferred by J. II. Watkins, of Bellsire.
II seems that Mrs. Griffith, widowed
daughter of Mr.. Watkins, had been living
with Cunningham for two years past
and IT, came to Watkins ears that they
were conducting themselves in a manner
unbecoming, if not criminal. He called
on Cunningham, who represented to him
that be and Mrs. Griffith had been mar
ried at West Alexander. An examina-
tion proved this to be false, and also that
Cunningham had wife living in Pitts
burgh Watkins told him what he had
discovered, when Cunningham knocked
him down. At the preliminary hearing
on Saturday. Mayor Cooper hound Gun
ninghan over to Probate Court in the
sum of $3.50 on the above charge.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-02-28
Cases Set for Trial.

TIE following assignment has been made
for the trial of cases in the court Of common
pleas:
Friday, Feb. 29-153, Bowers VS. Newland;
III, Leasure, ct al, VS. The Pennsylvania Co.
Monday, March 3-237, Ohio VS. Jackson,
burning personal property; 2SS, Ohio VS. Mason,
passing counterfeit coins.
Tuesday, Mar. 4-2l7, Dennis VS. Kincade;
Isl, Colvin VS. Colvin. ct al.
Wednesday, Mar. 5-l72, Barnhll, ct al, VS.
Bellaire City; 233. Etna Glass 4 Manufactur-
ing Co. VS. Nordyke { Marmon Co.
Thursday, Mar. 6-292 Ohio VS. Borham.
cutting with intent to wound.
Friday, Mar. 7-220, Clinton VS. Duga, ct al,
slander.
Saturday, Mar S-l43, Turner vs. Anderson.
Monday, Mar. 10-257, Ohio VS. Williams
and Hinerman, attempting to procure an abOr-
ton.
Tuesday, Mar. 11-l33, Kukuk VS. Dicker-
held, ct al.
Wednesday, Mar. l2-226, Ohio vs. Bryant,
manslaughter.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-02-28

SOMETIME during the year 1878. an ac-
cident occurred in the c. & p. yard at
Bellaire. while running switch was
being made,by which CIV. Meek lost his
life. In 1878 the widow of the deceased,
Mrs. Mary ]. Meek. entered suit for
damages against the Pennsylvania Com
psny, operating the G. & 2. road, alleg'
ing negligence upon the part of the
company The case was tried in our
court at the fall term of 1879, End the
jury brought in verdict for the de-
fendant. The case went up on error to
the Supreme court, upon the refusal of
Judge Okey to allow the ordinance of
Bellaire City, regulating railroads with
in the city limits, to be put in evidence,
and also on the charge of the court. and
the court below was reversed, and the
cause was sent back for trial. Upon the
second trial at the Summer term of 1888.
the jury disagreed. On Monday of last
week. another trial was had to a jury,
which resulted in verdict for the
plaintiff of $4,000. The end, hewever, is
not yet. Reese and Gallagher for plain
tiff, J. B. Smith, Esq, for defendants.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-02-28

THOSE converSant with the doingS OF
the Belmont common pleas will remem-
Der suit against S. l. Miller. former
dry goods merchant of Bellaire at the
fall term of 81, in which q verdict was
rendered in favor of Henrietta Miller
for $3.50. Afterward S. I. Miller went
into business at Youngstown, and in
May of 1882 An execution was issued and
levied upon stock of goods alleged to
belong to him, by the Sheriff of Mahon-
ing county. Cohn, Sampliner s. Co. re-
plevined the goods from the Sheriff,
claiming that they belonged to them and
not to Miller. Last week the question
of the ownership of these goods was
tried to a jury at Youngstown, in trial
lasting four days, resulting in a verdict
for the defendant, Mrs. Henrietta Miller,
for S3,622 s., J. B. Smith. Esq, of Bel
laire. assisted by A. W. Jones. Esq, of
Youngstown, were the attorneys for Mrs.
Miller. Cohn, Sampliner & Co. were
represented by Mr.. Dawley, of Cleveland.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-02-28
How a Woman's Life Was Saved.

After she had tested the skill of all the best
doctors in western Pennsylvania and New
York, and had paid over $1,000 without re-
ceiving any permanent good, the limbs be-
came affected with even tenfold greater virus
lence, not only eating away the flesh, but at
tacking the bones beneath; it also affected
the head and face, making her almost blind
and deaf, reduced to a mere skeleton, weigh
ing but so pounds; the doctors pronounced
her at deaths door: Peruna was then given
her, as stated, and with the result given on
page "a in DR.. Hartman's Ills of Life She
took no other medicine and is perfectly well
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-02-28
Legal Notice.

~ EORGE EVANS, and Mary Evans,
VI minor, residing at Mt. Liberty, Brown
county, Indiana, will take notice, that on the
11th day of February. A. ID. 1884, Solomon
Hogue and James Bishop filed their petition
in the common pleas court of Belmont
county, Ohio, in case number 2S11, against
the above named parties and others, praying
for the foreclosure Of a mortgage made by
David Okcy and Elizabeth A. Okey his wife,
defendants, to the plaintiffs on the following
premises, situate in the township OF Wayne,
county of Belmont and state of Ohio: Being
the east half of the northeast quarter Of Sec
tiOn twenty-seven, township six, Of range
five, containing eighty acres, be the same
more or less, given to secure debt on which
a balance of 1886 80 is due, with interest at
s per cent from April 1st, 1874, payable an
usly. Said parties are required to answer on
or before the 7th day of April, A. d. 1884,
or judgment may be taken against them.
SOLOMON HOGUE,
JAMES BISHOP.
NJ, s. Wilson, Atty for Plffs. 2 2s st
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-02-28
Marble and Granite
A srartIing Discovery!

Physicians are sften startled by re-
markable discoveries. The fact that
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption and all Throat and Lung dis
eases is daily curing patients taat they
have given up to die,is startling them to
realize their sense of duty, and examine
into the merits of this wonderful dis
covery; resulting in hundreds of our
best Physicians using il in their prac-
sice. Trial bottles free at /. H. Patter-
tons drug store. Regular size 81 90.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-02-28

OF the 11s indictments found by the
Guernsey county grand jury, ia were
for liquor violations, q of which were
against Maple and johnson. who are
still in Jail on sentences from the No
vember term. The other indictments
were three against Sheriff McGill for
neglect of official duty in showing par
tiality to liquor sellers in his care, and
one against Robert McCleary, for per-
jury, in false swearing to screen liquor
seller. In their reuort, the grand jury
denounced the Jail as being unfit to live
in, and recommended soap and water to
cleanse and lime to disinfect the same.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-02-28

LAST Friday was the birthday of L
P Hoffner, Esq. the clothing dealer, and
to forcibly call the fact TO his mind, when
he came home TO tea he found a number
of his friends surrounding his board.
who had been invited in by his wife, in
order to give him birthday surprise.
He was the recipient Of number of
birthday remembrances, and a pleasant
time was had by those present.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-02-28
MARCH MAGAZINES.

THE CENTURY-A portrait of Won
Moltke forms the frontispiece of the
March Century. The New Washington
'Oid Public Buildings in America The
Cruise of the Alice May and Notes on
the Exile of Dante are article which
take the lead in the matter of Profuse
illustration and they will be found very
interesting. Henry Irving is the sub
ject of a character portrait (Hamlet)
and an essay by J. Rankin Towse.
Wayne MacVeagh discusses The Next
Presidency and D. MEG. Means The
Suppression of Pauperism.' Among the
other articles are Byron at the Cell of
Tasso,' by Mary Stacy Wilmington; AN
Average Man. by Robert Grant; Mrs.
Finlay's Elizabethan Chair, by Octave
Thauet; and In Primeval Wood by
John Vance Cheney. The Topics of
the Time department is particularly in
teresting, and the Open Letters con-
tains among other things a letter by
the author of the 'Bread-winners.' Bric-
a-brac' is also full of pretty things, and
the entire number is rich in matters of
interest.
ST. NICHoLAs.-Louisa NJ. Alcntt's
third Spinning Story entitled
Ellis Education is leading feature
of the March number of st. Nicholas
and paints true picture of the strug-
giles of country lad to obtain an educa-
ton in the early years of the present
century.
.T., n IN JVb;tnay contributes n
brightly written story, called 'Glrl-Noo-
LESSEE while possessing its full share OF
incident and adventure, is clever study
of character as well.
Among the Mustangs is the title OF
an entertaining paper on the. wild po-
nies of the plains, by Noah Brooks, au-
thor of The Boy Emigrants.' Blown
Out to Sea- by c. F. Helder, is collec-
lection of anecdotes. recounting some OF
the curious resting places made use OF
by weary birds which are driven by
winds out of their course in their long
migratory flights. The pictures are by
j. c. Beard.
Lucy Larcum has bright little March
poem called "The Wind-Flower. Palmer
| Cox tells how the adventurous Brownies
went up land came DOWN in :balloon.
Emily Huntington Miller has some
verses on the Life-Saving Service; K. B..
Birch has illustrated six pages of funny
iingles, entitled AN Alphabet Menage-
rie.' and there are some excellent verses
besides these.
Mayne Reds serial The Land OF
Fire. and w. o. Stoddards Winter
Fun increase in interest as they gro"
in length.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-02-28
A Rum an a Drug Store.

Never was such rush made for any
Drug Store as is now at Pattersens ior
Trial Bottle of DR.. Kings New Dls
cevery for Consumption. Coughs anu
Colds. All persons affected with Astn, .e
ma, Bronchitis. Hoarseness, sever, severe
Coughs or any affection of the throat at
and Lungs, can get>a Trial Bottle OF OF
this great remedy free, by caiilns y, 6o AZ
above Drug Store. Regular size Sl.oo'
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-02-28

THE Ramsey divorce suit attracted
considerable attention in court the latter
part of last week. The parties to the
suit, Abraham Ramsey and wife, aged
u and IA years, respectively, have
been married 40 years. Another woman
seems to be at the bottom of the trouble.
The court refused to graQt divorce.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-02-28
A Word to People Moving West.

Deal with responsible parties, as it is
almost daily occurrence that some one
is swindled out of their money, or find
on their hands tickets over inferior, or
indirect routes, which they have been
induced to purchase, thinking that they
had saved a dollar or two in the rate.
when the delays and hotel bills, even if
they succeed in getting a ticket that
carries them through, costs them more
than the difference they would have to
pay over a direct route like the Balti
more & Ohio. whose agents are respon
sible, and will sell you tickets always at
the lowest rates over first class routes.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-02-28

THE County Commissioners on Tues
day, started on tour of examination of
the flooded districts in this county. At
Martins Ferry they were informed that
no help WAS needed, and tnat the relief
station could be closed by Saturday.
At Bridgeport the Relief committee
determined to return $500 received from
the State, and this action indicates that
there is no need for funds in that quar-
ter
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-02-28
Legal Notice.

DUTH EsTEP. a minor Is years old. Charles
IL Estep. susan Estep and Jessie Estep.
minors under Il years of age, and Francis B.
Estep of Benwooj, Marshall county; west Ns-'
vem ber. 1883, John O. Hayne filed his petition
in tie court of common pleas OF Belmont
county Ohio, in case No., against the above
named parties, ct al. praying for partition OF
the following described real estate, situate IN
the village OF Martins Ferry, county OF Bei~
mont Ohio, being part of section y, town
ship s. range g commencing at slaughter>
house on south of the premises; thence south
67lSo ives; s 81 100 poles; thence west l6'Ss>loO
poIes; thence south Is 55-l00o east ~ 100 poles
10 the place OF beginning, containing one
Of sane size adjoining the above devised TO
Susanna Hayne deceased, by Joseph d. Hayne.
deceased, by will dated september 2SIh. 1873.
said parties are required TO answer on or be-
fore the 2Sd day OF February, 1SS4.
Geoi Duncan, JOHN q, HA1NE
Attorney. sd PlatnEin.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-02-28

Mr.. SAMUEL CAMPBELL, formerly of
near Leydsviile, has purchased the in
terest of Amos Mcbride, in the livery
stable of Humphrey & Mcbride in this
place. and hereafter the firm will be
known as Humphrey & Campbell.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-02-28

THE Bellaire Independent of last Fri
day says: "A young chap at st. Clairs-
vile has been writing TO several young
ladies' in this city. His last letter con-
tanned a long piece of poetry written by
him on the County Seat" He thinks
there is no place like the yillage on the
hill, and strongly denounces this city
for attempting to wrest the county-seat
from them" Sing out his name and
publish few stanzas of his effusion. as
gentle punishment, for his youthful
indiscretion.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-02-28
M MARR.IED.

NICHOL-HAYS-On Feb l3, at the
home of the brides parents, by Rev. j.
c. Scouller, Mr.. VIM. NJ. NichOl, of
Bruce, o.. and Miss Ida E. Hays, of
Oakdale. Ohio.
WILLIAMSON-HUFF-On Feb. 10Th,
at Uniontown, by Rev. J. ScOuller. as
sisted 10y Rev. J. l.. Weaver, of Nor
ristown, Mr.. Alvin Williamson, of
Oskaloosa, Iowa, and Miss Mary Belle
Huff, of UniOntown.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-02-28

WHILE other towns have been giving,
and literally too, for the relief of the
sufferers from the Ohio Valley flood, New
Athens has quietly been doing her share
without parade. With very few excep
tions. every one has given something
the wealthy, handsome amounts from
their plenty, the poor, whatever they
could do without. The contributions in
dividually ranged from 25 cents to $40 in
amount, and the amount contributed is in
the aggregate one dollar per head of
her population entire.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-02-28

THE next stock sale by the Belmont
Go. Breeders Association will be held on
the Fair Grounds, at Barnesville, on
Thursday, March 9th. The last two
sales advertised were on bad days, but
it is hoped this one will be a grand
success,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-02-28

THE next meeting of the Belmont Co.
Farmers CLUB will be held in Welday's
Hall on next Saturday, March l, at p.
N. Tie topic for discussion is an i'm
pOrtant one to farmers, and the meeting
promises to be one of unusual interest,
AS several members of the club have
made, we understand, special prepara-
ton for the discussion. One hundred
farmers ought to be in attendance at the
meeting on Saturday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-02-28

AT the communion on last Sabbath in
the Presbyterian church, fourteen per
sons united with the church, one by GER
tihcate and thirteen by profession. Rev.
J. l.. Weaver, of Morristown, assisted
the pastor on Saturday and Sabbath,
preaching very acceptably.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-02-28

Miss AMELIA N. ADAMS, sister of
Mrs. Elizabeth Adams. Of this place,
died at her home in Baltimore. on last
Thursday, in the I'D year of her age,
and her remains were brought to the
residence of her sister here on Saturday.
from whence the funeral took place on
SUNDAY. Internent at Union Cemetery.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-02-28

THE stockholders of the LaBelle Glass
Works met at the office of the company
in Bridgeport last Saturday. and after
some discussion it was decided to clean
the factory up and get ready for start
ing. They have considerable stock on
hands, which they will run off as soon
as possible. and it is thought operations
can be resumed by April 1st. The fac
tory is said to be in good shape imam
cially, ether reports to the contrary not
wiihstanding. Some of the Board op-
posed starting until after the regular
July stop.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-02-28

SECRETARY HOOK, of the West Va.
State Fair Association, was down the
river last week, looking for the associa-
tons property, which was found strewn
all along the Ohio shore below Bellaire
to Sardis, as far as he went, every drift
pile containing some of their property.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-02-28

CHARLES HALE. for the past ten wears
an inmate of the Jefferson county infirm-
airy, has received notice that he has fallen
heir to an estate of $50 900 at New
Haven. Conn, by the death of a brother,
Hale is 73 years old.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-02-28

"UNDER Two Flags" Is the title of the
military drama which will be produced
by Mr. and Miss Allen, assisted by local
talent in Barnesville. on Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday evenings of this week.
for the benefit of the band.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-02-28
Notice to Builders.

Dds will be received until noon, March
ID Sth, 1884, by the clerk Of the Board Of
Education, Smith township, for the erection
of a new School House in Sub>district mum
Der 8. House to be brick, 30xSS feet and IA
feet story. Bidders must comply with sec
tion 39SS, Ohio School Laws. Specifications
on file with township clerk.
MILES HART, IT., Clerk,
14>td Board Ed Smith TIP. District.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-02-28

SOME excitement was Occasioned in
Bellaire last Friday morning, by an at
tempt of incendiaries to burn the Carter
House barn. The fire was discovered
before it bad gained any headway. No
clue to the perpetrators.