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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20
NEW ATHENS.

The corn in this vicinity is nearly all
husked. Taking into consideration all
the disadvantages the corn crop has had
to contend with. the yield is far better
than was anticipated.
Mr.. and Mrs. McMilIen, of Cedarville,
Ohio, are visiting friends in this COM
munity. Mrs. Me. was formerly Miss
Hammond, and lived near here for a
number of years.
Mr.. John Cuffland, of Louisville, was
the guest of VIM. Coffldnd and family
over Sabbath.
The Hughes hotel has been repaired
lately, which adds very much to the
building.
Mr.. j. NJ. Hammond went to Missouri
last week to see the country with view
of removing there in the spring.
Mrs. Scott and daughter Ella started
for the west last week.
VIM. Mccullough, who has been quite
sick for some time, is able to be in the
store again.
David Mccall. who has been very sick
all fall, is able TO ride out.
DIR. Vincent was down To meet the
board OF the college last week.
New Athens is to have skating rink
II is to be at the old college building, and
in charge of J. ID. Mintier.
There is now AN art department at the
college, In charge If Mrs. j. A. Boice
Robert Love and wife were visiting
friends in Virginia the fore part of last
week.
J ). M. Bantly and family started fol
Chelr new home in the west on NJ nday
Miss Lizzie Boice accompanied them. NJ
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20
Personal Mention.

Mr.. W. H. Evans and wife, formerly
Miss Kate Anderson, of Roseby's Rock
Marshal county, W. Va. were the guests
over Sabbath of Mr.. L. C. Fawcett and
wife.
Frank L. Rice, township clerk, who
has been seriously i'll at Martins Ferry,
is so much better that he expects to re-
turn home next week.
james II. Collins, ESQ.,, OF Columbus
was in town yesterday, attending to bu>
siness in court.
Mrs. T. J. Close, of this place, is al
L. G. Haines' in Cambridge. in attend
ance on her sister, Mrs. E. A. Haines,
who has been i'll.
Col. Glen. Steele, of Lancaster, was
in town one day last week, greeting, old
friends.
Prosecuting Attorney Kennon went
to Steubenyille. yesterday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20

HORSE THIEF.-On Wednesday night
of last week, one of the best horses of
Abner Lodge, of Wheeling township,
and new saddle and bride was taken
from the stable. Suspicion at once rest
ed on one John Early. farm hand, who
had been in the employ of Mr.. L., but
who left about that time. Pursuit was
made, aud it was learned that Early, on
Thursday, in possession of the horse,
crossed the river at Powhatan, into West
Virginia. Possibly, On Saturday, Early
returned to Mr.. LOdge's,and was accused
of the theft. but told such plausible
story that Mr.. Lodge let him depart.
Later it was concluded that he was the
guilty party. and he was followed to
Bellaire. where he had purchased a
ticket for Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and was
arrested and taken before Mayor Cooper,
when he pleaded guilty to the charge of
horse stealing, and in default of $1,000
bail was brought to Jail in this place.
TheAhorse was taken to Sistersville and
sold, but Mr.. Lodge has recovered pos
session.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20

The danger of incidental harm to the
community, or to certain classes of peo-
pie, from the increased use of machinery,
the extension of public works, etc, is
greatly diminished when those who
make the laws, and especially those
whose duty it is TO interpret them. re-
cogniZe that law is progressive sei-
ence. How the most enlightened jurists
hold this principle constantly in view.
and the common as well as the Statute
lawis thus made to keep pace with the
general advance of civilization, is ddmit
rally Set forth in thr ieadpg ar icle in
the North American Review for D-cem-
Der, Labor and Capital before the Law
by Judge T. NJ. Cooley, of Michigan,
To the same number, William X Acker-
mau contributes some sugg s'ive
Notes on Railway management" Dr.
Schli-mann tells what be found in his
excavations of the ruins OF Tlryns, in
Southern Greece. and Principal Shairp
supplements his scholarly article on
Friendship in Ancient Poetry" with
one On Friendship in English Poetry"
The other articles in the number are The
British House of Lords" by George
Ticknor Curtis, and Responsibility for
State Roguery," by John F. Hume.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20
Legal Notice.

MARY EWERS, residing at or near ColfaN,
vi California, and Jesse Atwell and Eli
wood Atwell, whose residences are unknown,
will take notice, that Wilson Mitchell, admin
istrator of the estate Of Thompson Atwell,
deceased, on the cath day of May, A. ID. 1884,
filed his petition in the court of common pleas.
within and for the county of Belmont and
state of Ohio, alleging that the personal estate
of said deceased is insufficient to pay his
debts and the charges of administering his
estate; that he died seized in fee simple OF the
following described real estate in said county,
to-wit: Beginning for the same on the direc-
ton of south leo east 474 perches from north
west corner of the southwest quarter of sec
tion 90, township and range 8, the same be-
ing station l, as described in the order; run
ming thence east a. .06 perches; thence north
30 east IL perches; thence west 47.06 percheS
to the place of beginning, containing acres.
The prayer of said pstition is for sale Of
said premises for tie payment of the debts
and charges aforesaid.
Said parties will further take notice that
they have been made parties defendants to
said petition and that they are required to
answer the same on or before the 10Th day OF
November 1884.
WILSON MITCHELL,
10 2>7t Admir- IS aforesaid.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20
Institute Dates.

Secretary Chamberlain has designated
January 1, 2 and 8, 1885. as suitable
dates for holding our next Institute. We
believe the appointment will give gen.
ersl satisfaction. New Years day could
not be more fittingly observed by the
farmers of Eastern Ohio than by inaug
urating a rousing Institute.
The committee designated on program
by the Farmers Clpb, viz: David Brown.
C. H. Arick, Joseph Taggart, Henry
Morgan and John Patton, have blocked
out an interesting program. and already
letters of acceptance have been recei we'd
from number of prominent agricultu.
raj speakers.
The finance committee consisting of J
B. Meyer. C. H. Ariok. J. B. McMechaa
Amos Fawcett. Henry Morgan, Thos. J
King, c. c. Coffiand. Joseph J. Taggart
Emmett Giffin. J. F. Young. Ross john
son, John Patton, John Watson auG
Joseph Denham. are called to meet or
Saturday and report progress.
Mr.. J. B. McMechan, of the Farmers
Club. has been appointed to organize ;
choir that will furnish music during tn
various sessions.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20

THE Democrats Of this place jubilated
on Tuesday evening. and considering
the very unpropitious weather the af-
fair was very good OF the kind. The pros
cession, including the st. Clairsville
band and the Martins Ferry Drum
corps and Maria, by actual count, num-
bered less than one hundred and fifty.
Compa ratively few residences. less than
one-third on Main street. were decorated,
and with two or three exceptions not a
business house of any prominence was
decorated in the least. To make up for
this seeming lack of sympathy for the
cause, most of the saloons we're gaily
decorated with Democratic bunting
Some red Gre sky rockets and Roman
candles and few lily painted banners
and stale transparencies, high hats
painted red, and less than one hundred
and half hoarse-voiced Democrats, made
up the brillisncy of the occasion. Col
J. F. Chsrlesworth was the chief mar
shall of the squad, and was ably assisted
by Jesse B. Never. Many happy Dem
ocrats were on the streets, as we'll a.
many Republicans, who live in Belmon
county. and State of Ohio, and dom
propose any Salt River trip.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20

JACOB GEIsLER, a well to do German
citizen of Bellaire, aged 43 years, was
found lying dead on the commons on Sat
urday morning. Owing to some peculiar
circumstances. it was at first thought he
might have. been foully dealt with, but
the coroner found that he came to his
death from apoplexy. He leaves a wife
and three children.
LATER.-The opinion prevails over
Bellaire that Jacob Geisler was MUIR
dered, ss he had last summer been in
the custom of protecting his garden spot
from marauders with shot gun. 1t i:
thought some Of these men murdered
him for revenge, If the widow will moi
object, the body will be taken up. and q
post mOrtem held.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20

NOTWITHSTANDING the charge o
Judge Kelly to the grand jury, tnat Ill
officer, who in attempting 20 arrest
person charged with crime, fired a bulie
at such person, he as in the coWmissi"'
of an unlawful offrnse. and thaI h.
shooting OF person uhIutrniirr-.l,
under such circumstances, vas an un,
lawful shooting, yet the grand jury ig'
nored the bill against MAJ shai BuIks, OF
Bellaire. who, in tiIiLg shot at Il of
fender, killed young Welsh couple OF
months ago.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20
Excursion to Western Land Points
via B. & o. X. r.

Until further notice the B. s. o. R. R.
Co. will sell round trip tickets to the
following western land points at half
rates: Abilene. Baxter Springs, Council
Grove, Florence. Holton, Independence,
and Reece, Kansas; and Columbus, Lin.
coin and Grand Island, Nebraska. Tick
cts will be good for 45 days. Here is
your opportunity to visit the west at the
lowest rates ever offered. Baggage
checked through to destination. FOr
rates. &C., call upon or address agents OF
r. & O. r., r.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20

SUNDAY, some boys at Martins Ferry
playing ON the river bank, noticed mans
coat above water. Officers were notified,
when the body of a man answering the
description of tramp shoemaker who
had been about town on Saturday, was
taken from the water. Foul play was
suspected, but Coroner Garrett held an
inquest and decided that it was probably
case OF accidental drowning.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20
SnEKlFFS SALE.
IN EXECUTION.
BELMONT CoMmoN PLEAS.

| Virgil Mcbride VS.. William T. Mead.
IN pursuance to command of a writ of
i vendi exponas in the above entitled
case, issued and to me directed, from
the Court of Common Pleas of Belmont
county, Ohio. will offer at public sale, al the
front door of the court house of said county,
on
MGnday, December 22d. 1854,
at l o'clock afternoon the undivided one
ninth part of William L Mead in the follow
ing described lands and tenements, to-wit:
Situate in the county of Belmont and state
of Ohio, and being the undivided one>ninth
part thereof, to>wit: The northwest quarter
of section 81, township 10, range 6, contain,
ing 100 acres also, 100 acres, more or less,
lying in the west side of the northeast quarter
of section 81, township and range aforesaid,
save and except part OF the northeast quar-
ter of section 81, township 10, range 6, be
ginning at point at the southwest corner of
L5fCollins black walnut 10 inches in diame>
fess,, thence south 724 east links; thence south
lS5 west 564 poles to post thence north
80so west 35 % poles to stone and mulberry
10 inches; thence south 42o east so links;
thence north 48o east II 16 poles to the be-
ginning, containing 6 acres and % perches.
Also the following described lands, beginning
IoT Tue Sdule III tnc CcDteT Vi the NdtlODdt
road at the end of lane leading to faru>
house of Anthony Kennard, and the south
east corner of the lot of Joseph Mead now
lives ON, running north 10 east $3.50 poles to
A. Kennards gate; thence south 890 east
1910 poles to Elisha Fawcett's lot; thence
south 80 west % .18 poles; thence south 500
west 30 poles; thence south l to west %. 7.4S
poles to the center of National road; thence
south S540 west 1923 poles to the place of be-
ginning, containing 55 acres and Is poles; and
also part of the same section, township and
range. beginning for the same in the center of
the National road at the end of lane lead>
ing to the farm house of Anthony Kennard;
thence with said National road south $50
west 36 poles to the western boundary of said
Hatcher land OD the north side of the road;
thence with said line north 10 east 71.12 poles
to the corner of A. Ksnnards land; thence
with said Kennsrd's line south 89o east SO
poles to the end of lane at said Kennsrd's
gate; thence with said lane south 10 west
H6S. 20 poles to the. place of beginning, con-
tanning Is acres, roods and 81 poles.
The undivided 10 appraised at S646.
Terms-Cash
LEROYC. SEDWIrK, Sheriff.
II 20>td BY +. R. SEDwIOK, Deputy.
L. Danford, Attorney for Plaintiff.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20

E. LUCAS, of near Lewis Mills. Smith
township, sends q communication to the
CHRoNICLE,denying the report circulated
in his neighborhood that he interfered
with Ephraim Wilson, an aged Rspubli
can voter in thxttowpship, and exchang-
ed his ticket without his knowledge,
giving him Democratic ticket. Of
course Mr.. Lucas would not be guilty of
such an act.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20
TIE death of Mrs. Mary Gray. wife !,

The death of Mrs. Mary Gray. wife of
Rev. G. w. Gray, formerly Presiding
Elder of Barnesville District, occurred
week before last at their new home in
Warren, Ohio. resulting from a paralytic
stroke before leaving Bsrnesville. She
was Christian lady and devoted wife
and mother. and her death makes cheer
less a once happy home. The deepest
sympathy is felt by all for the bereaved
family.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20

AN analysis of the undispsted returns
10 the next (Forty-ninth) Congress
of the Al Democratic members of the
present House. who voted against cons
sideriHg the Morrison tariff bill, only IS
have been elected, while of Isl Demo
Gratis who voted for the motion to COPS
slider the Morrison bill nearly one hun
dred are reelected. On the basis of
these figures the supporters of the Nor
rison tariff bill will be found to be in
creased in the Forty-Dinth Congress.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20

TIE Democrats, at their parade in this
place on Tuesday evening, were indecent
enough to have party representing the
wronged and outraged Maria Halpin in
their procession. thus bringing into
prominence the fact, that they we're glo-
rifyine over the elevation to the Presi
dency of a man who was a known liber-
tine and seducer They did not carry q
Confederate flag or cheer for JEFF Davis,
but yelled for his counterpart Vallandig-
ham.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20
COTTAGES. or, or, ] ]
An Only Daughter Cured of
COnsIlmptiOn.

When death was hourly expected from con>
sumption, all remedies having failed and pr
d james was experimenting, he accidently
made pre- eparRtion OF Indian hemp, which
cured his only child, and noW gives tbs
recipe on recent OF two stamps To pay ex~
penses Hemp also cures night sweRts, nausea
AZ the stomach, and Will break a fresh cold
in twenty four bCuIs. Address CIaddock II
Co., 1892 Race street, Philadelphia, Pa, naIn>
Ing this paper.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20

BURGLARS made a raid on Kirk wood
residents on Friday night. w. Fl. Clark's
honse was entered and his pantaloons
carried off. from which S10.I7 were Sc
cured; VIM. Alexander lost his pocket
book and several dollars; VIM. Hollo>
ways house was entered. but nothing
taken. Attempts were also made to enter
the houses of Messrs. r. j. Alexander.
E. P. Rhodes and A. ]. Baggs. This
burglary business is getting too common,
and some policeman will distinguish
himself some day by capturing one. or
some citizen may have the honor, in per-
forating one with load of shot.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20
THE Democrats had big jolli6cation

THE Democrats had a big jolli6cation
in Wheeling last Thursday evening. A
special train on the Northern carried a
number of the St. Clairsvills unwashed,
who desired to participate. A train on
the narrow gauge on Friday evening also
took number from here to help Bellaire
jollify. The boys seem to enjoy the FIRST
opportunity they have had in quarter
of century.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20

THE CHRONICLE has just received q
large line of fine wedding stationery, and
as this is the season for q matrimonial
boom, we invite inspection. Our stock
is up to that of any city. and prices are
down to the lowest living notch.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20

THE annual announcement OF. the Col
umbus Dispatch will be found on the
fourth page of this paper. The Dispatch
is one of our best State exchanges. Any
of our readers who want 10 know what is
going on in the Legislature this winter
will appreciate the Dispatch.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20

WM. BARNETT, a colored Democrat Of
Marietta, who stumped this district for
Gen. Warner, and also spoke in Bellaire
and Wheeling with James Hunt. the
colored Democrat Of this place, was muir
dered one night last week at his home.
He was in the house playing with the
children, when the shot was fred through
the window. He lived few hours, and
blamed a Reighbor Of his own race named
Hardy, with whom he had had quarrel
about domestic affairs with the shooting.
Hardy was arrested.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20

MRS. MARY E. TAPPAN, wife of Thos
5. Tappan, of Bellaire, died last Friday
evening, aged A years. She had been
suffering for some time with asthma
and had been an invalid for years. She
leaves husband and four children, who
have the sympathy of many friends.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20

CHARLES WILSON. of near Lewis Mills,
was driving across the B. s. D. with q
load of produce on Friday evening. when
the wagon was struck by the sccommo
dation train. Mr.. Wilson was badly, but
not fatally injured. and the wagon was
a total wreck.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20

Mr.. JOHN Cook and family. who have
resided two miles north of town for the
last FIVE years, have removed to Bridge
port. Mrs. Cook, by soeiability and kind
ness, won many friends. who presented
her with very fine chair as token of
their regard, and remembrance.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20

WIN. DAVIS. Martins Ferry youth,
Edith. the little daughter of Rev. Walk
er, mention of which has been made, and
on Monday at a preliminary hearing be-
fore Mayor Mitchell, he was bound over
to court in the sum of 81 900.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20

The proprietors of the National
Messrs. White & Mcbride. have just
placed in the Office of the hotel a marble
sink with wash basins, which is a neat
and cleanlv Improvement. and suggests
that everything is frst-ciass about the
house. Evans s. Close furnished the job
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20
WIN. MINKs, AN enthusiastic Democrat

VIM. MINKS, an enthuslastic Democrat
of Mead tp, to make an enthusiastic
noise on Saturday over the election OF
Cleveland. loaded an old car wheel and
stood near to enjoy the report. Tb.
wheel exploded, and one piece struck
Minks in the face breaking his jaw
while another put out one of his eyes
He is not likely to recover from his in
iuries,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20

EDWARD COMES, who was indicted n
cur common pleas at the fall term 1855,
for ''sh' OF ng at with intent to XII" ard
who escaped from the Bridgeport lock
up. Was captured In Sieubrn lie = ii
brought tu jail ON M.iiday nigh
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20

CARDS are out for the marriage on the
26th inst, Of Mr.. Will Junkius. of Lovds-
vile, to Miss Annie NJ ore, of near Rock
Hill. The wedding will take place at
toe residence of Mr. Geo :. Latham.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20

THE County Comm ssioners and Trus'
lees of the NJ. E. church of this place
failed to agree on the conditions In the
deed to the parsonage property. and 10 =
the Commissioners pr"pnst TO sti ute
cundpmna ion suit.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20

S. c. HUTCHINSON. formerly of Wash
ington tp.. this county, who was a cap
tain in. the SD o. ". l.. was elected
treasurer Of Sullivan county, Mo-, at the
recent election.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20

BECAUSE Belmont county only gave
Blaine 42S plurality, and the State of
Ohio over $1,000, the Democracy jubil-
ated on Tuesday night. They are great
set, anyhow.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20

A CHANGE of schedule on the North
ern railroad went into effect on Monday
Uader it trains leave st. Clairsville at
6:55 q. M, 11:55 a. N. and 8 80 p. %.
Standard time. and leave Bridgeport to
return at S:45 a. M, Lilo and 4:45 p. %.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20

A Number of st. Clairsville Democrats
will 20 down to Stilwell's, to the Demo
cratic barbecue this afternoon. Bridge
port Democrats will parade in. the even
ing.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20

ALBERT RoDEFER, manager of the
Bellaire National glass works. was Sc
verely burned below the eye on Saturday,
by piece of hot glass which flew out of
pot he was setting.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-11-20

A. J. MCFARLAND. ESQ, is building n
nice board walk TO his addition to S..
Clairsville-a continuation Of Marietta
street.