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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-31
NeighbOrhOOd Notes.

Mrs Andrew McCready, of Steuben>
vile, was found dead by her husband
on Wednesday night upon his going
home from his work. She was aged
about 40, and her death is supposed to
have resulted from heart disease.
Up to Monday of last, the fourth week
of the NJ. E. church revival at Quaker
City, had resulted in 81 accessiOns.
A great gas well was struck on Duck
creek. three miles from Marietta, on last
Thursday.
Dexter City, Noble county, is to be
lighted and warmed with natural gas
a company is already laying the pipes.
Three test wells for oil are being bored
at Socum and Olive, in Noble comfy.
Buyers IN Washington county are of
fering 81 cents for wool.
The new town hall at Woodsfield has
a seating capacity of 500.
A fire at Marietta on Monday Of last
week, destroyed the posteffice and other
buildings. Considerable mail matter
was burned.
Quaker City will invest $4,000 in a
1000 foot we'll, ia the search for gas.
Cambridge last week organized soci
ETY. for the prevention of cruelty to ami
mails and children.
Cambridge had two fire alarms last
week, but the promptness of the Gremen
saved the town from q coAfagration.
At Wellsville, on Christmas, score or
more drunken men engaged in a riot,
and windows were broken, etc. A
rough named Roxbury shot John Den
mis- in the abdomen, and VIM Dennis,
his brother, in the arm. The tough was
arrested.
Early Friday morning, burglars en- :
tered Gillespie & Sons store, at Portland
station, seven miles above Martins Fer
ry on the G & 2, and stole goods to the
amount of over $500.
David COnger, sent to the penitentia-
ry from Monroe county, for wife mur-
der, is causing the prison officials much
trouble, as he will not work. He was
put to the pump, the other day, but re-
fused to work it, and came so near being
drowned, that it took several hours to
restore him to consciousness.
Jeremiah Rush has received verdict
against the Monarch coal company, of
Dennison, for $4,000 for the loss of an
arm.
The new steel plant at Benwood is
under roof, and will be in operation in
side of 80 days.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-31

WE have before US an alleged copy OF
the Report of the Commissioners" OF
their financial transactions in the past
year, as it appeared in the Bellaire Her
aid. Our proof reader has glanced care
lessly over it, and marked 1913 typo
graphical errors. The marked copy before
us resembles a Russian war map more
than anything we can now call to mind.
If the figure work is as horrible as the
reading part of the report, and we pre-
sumo it is, but have not the correct fig
ures at hand to compare. it is a worth
less piece of work, and the commission
ers should require that it be placed in
the bands of typogrspher who knows
the first principles of the "art preserva-
tive" and re-published. These publica>
tions are of no account as enigmas.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-31
How fO Make Calls Friday

Leave your card in the hall when 60
ing out.
Do not talk too long to the hostess II
there are many other callers.
Do not attempt to eat salads and bon
bons at every house.
1t is not proper for the lady receiving
to accompany the caller to the door.
Fifteen minutes is the proper length
for call unless you are especially in
vited to remain longer.
If the day is clear 1t is allowable to
enter with the hat in the left hand. al
though the oyercOat, cane aad shoes
must be left in the hall.
Tue most fashionable calling cards this
year are small, white and PLATA, with the
name in clear script. Fancy illustrated
cards are not considered in good taste
unless especially funny.
1t is not proper to shake hands with a
lady unless she first offers her hand, and
then If you have on gloves an apology
Is necessary. Kid gloves are the only
kind proper to wear in the parlor.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-31
MAYNARD.

Christmas passed quietly in this place
Mr. Humphrey made flying visit into
Pennsylvania, to see his friends Christ
mas.
Mr. A c Showalter, R R agent at this
place, has been relieved, and q young
maR by name of Inkley appointed bis
successor.
NJ J Smith. train dispatcher of the G,
l. & W BY, died on Wednesday, and was
buried Christmas day.
A very pleasing sermon was preached
here in the new school house, by Rev
Woods, on last Sobbath evening.
The north bound coal train No. %, on
the G, L & W r R, met with an accident
Tuesday morning, short distance above
Fairpoint: the cause was the breaking
of truck under the tender of the en-
gine.
Mr. W E Doan has been very i'll with
quinsy for the past few days, but is now
on the mend.
Hon G W Tofand. our school teacher,
is visiting friends in Cleveland during
his vacation. leu.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-31
New Years Gifts.

Probate Judge CASTOR issued mar.
riage licenses during the week ending
Tuesday, as follows:
Joseph Hoker and Mary Shimandel;
John Branigan and Laura Lewis;
Henry A Barry and Beckie G Caps
stack;
Chas G Ogilbee and Sarah Jane Love !;
Matthias NJ Glannau and Irene FL
Henry:
Jos s Parker and Senera B Ball;
John w Adams and Laura Jackson !;
Chas NJ Neptune and Harriet Snode /;
Chas NJ Acton and Iona V Todd;
Reverdy J Wharton and Mary L
Palmer;
Louis W Bertram and Mary E Nc
English;
Aqulla c Showalter and Mary E Me-
Connell;
Daniel G Young and Ida Carmichael ;
James Couaell and Annie Kreusch;
James B Giimninger and Harriet Her
bert;
James II Barber and Tabitha Ayers;
Henry F Trsgesser and Mrs Elizabeth
A Williams;
Geo W Nicholson and Margaret A
Dewar;
Geo l. Stephan and Louisa Brill.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-31
Yourself and Neighbers.

| Among the college students home
for the holidays, were II. E. and James
Alexander, Will. Hewetson and E. NJ
Giffsn.
Rev. ]. c. Smith, a rising young
Methodist clergyman, stationed in the
southern part of the county, was in
town Tuesday, on business in the Pro-
bate court.
Miss Mamie Johnston, an interest,"
ing young lady of Uhrichsyille, is spend
ing the holidays with her friend, Miss
Annie Stesnrod, east of town.
Hon. Samuel Hilles and wife came
down on Saturday. in response to a dis
patch announcing the illness of Wm.
Lee, sr., father of Mrs. II.
"A. A. Clark, Esq, superintendent of
the Woods6eld schools, and wife, spent
the holidays with the family Of their
father, DR.. J. M. Mitchell, near town.
F. n. Cowen, Esq, cashier of the
Flushing bank, ate Christmas turkey in
st. Clsirsville, and with his family, re>
surned home in the evening.
George Stsenrod. Of Steubsnvills, is
at home. west Of town, for the holidays.
Isaac 7. Craft. Esq. we are glad to
state, is able to be oat, after several
weeks illness
Lincoln White, member of the se-
nlor class Of Bethany college, is spend
ing the holidays With his father, Albert
White. Esq, at Belmont.
Editors Anderson and Poorman, of
the Bellsire papers, were in town on
Tuesday.
Joseph A. Hall, of this vicinity, will
attend the reunion of his old regiment,
10th, at Clarington, tomorrow.
Mr.. ]. E. Darrah, who has until re-
Gently been engaged in the drug business
at Fargo, OAK, returned to his home in
this place, on Saturday.
The many friends of Mrs. T. ].
Wood dmansee, of Steele, Oak, will regret
to learn that she is quite i'll from stom+
sch trouble. We learn that she intended
coming as far east as Chicago. to consult
with physicians.
Mr.. Wn. Hatcher, Of Malaga, is
spending the holidays with his sister,
Mrs. James White, ia this place.
MIR. Alpheus Ferren, an oiden time
resident OF this place, but who has been
in the Dayton Soldiers Home for some
years, came in on Monday, for the first
visit to St. Clairsville in 2S' years. He
is an uncle of John and James Ferren,
of this place.
Miss Lizzie Tweedy, of near Smith
field, is the guest Of Miss Emma Wood
way.
e. L. McMillen and Walter Lewis,
OF Mt. Union College, are spending the
holidays at their respective homes.
Mrs. ]. N. Rhodes. of New Eng
land. Athens county, came up on Friday,
and was with her sister, Mrs. Shaleross,
during her last hours.
Mrs. Mary A. Henry, youngest sister |
Of Samuel Thompson, Esq, who left this
region bride 29 years ago, and daugh- |
ters, Misses Alice and Ida B., arrived |
last week from Oakland, Cal, and will |
spend the winter with friends.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-31

THE rendition of the Christmas can
tata, Santa Claus Mistake" at the NJ.
E. church on Christmas eve, proved quite
an enjoyable entertainment, and a large
audience was present. Misses Ella West,
a lice Edgerton, Laura Pratt and Master
Hoff in the leading rolls, and F. D. Bail
ey as the puzzled Santa Claus. each rent
dered their parts well, and the choruses
were enjoyable. The tableaux of the
Ten Virgins" were very fine, especially
the last scene, which was quite express
sive. After the entertainment, the mem
bers of the Sabbath School received theiI
usual treat of candies, oranges and nuts
which always goes far toward making
Christmas a merry time to the young
folks of the NJ. E. School.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-31

THERE seems to be some fun over at
Flushing among the Democrats, as to
who shall be postmaster. At the recent
election, John Kirkpatrick came in as a
dark horse and received 80 votes; James
Henderson had 50. and Joseph Shannon
81, with one or two scattering. AS there
Was one more vote than electors voting,
fraud was charged freely, and the judges
c. I. Ransom and ]. c. Bethel, refused
to certify the result, and new election
will be held. 1t is pity that the DEM
ocrats cannot have an election all to
themselves without it being tainted with
fraud.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-31

CAPTAIN S. P. HAvERFIELD, familiar
ly known as Pat" formerly of Cadiz,
but for number of years past clerk
in the I'd Auditors Office, of the Treasury
Department, Washington, suicided about
l o'clock on Monday morning, by shoot
ing himself through the head with a
pistol. He had been in poor health for a
long time, and evidently became tired Of
life. He was a man of good habits, and
was usually of cheerful and buoyant
nature. He was possessed of many ext
cellent qualities of head and heart. and
bis sad death will be sincerely regretted
by his old comrades and friends. His
remains were brought to Cadiz for ia
terment
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-31

MRS. ADELIA SHALCROSs, wife of Isaac
T. Shalcross, after long and painful
illness from Bright's disease. died at her
heme in this place, on Sunday afternoon,
in the 44th year of her age. The funeral
took place on Tuesday, Rev. W. H. Has
kell officiating at the solemn services. Ia
her younger days, deceased, whose maid
Gu name was Curtis. was a successful
teacher, and at the time Of her marriage
was connected with the high school in
Washington, Guernsey county, and was
lady of intelligence and refinement.
In her home, she performed her duties
of wife and mother lovingly and tender
ly, caring thoughtfully for the little ones
God had entrusted to her. A husband,
two bright and attractive little girls and
boy, are left to mourn her loss, besides
a mother and two sisters, who were at
her bedside at the time of her death.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-31
HOLIDAY EXCURSIONS.

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Com
pan, sends greeting to Its patrons. by
announcing that on December 24tk, 25th
and 31st, 1885, and January LIST, 1886,
round trip tickets,at low excursion rates,
will be sold from all stations to all sta
tons on the Trans-Ohio Divisions, and
on the Columbus Il Cincinnati Midland
R R, including Chicago. Wheeling. Pitts
burgh and Cincinnati.
Tickets will be good returning until
January I'd, 1856, inclusive.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-31

Ok Wednesday of last week, Squire
Watson, venerable and respected clti-
zen of COlerain tp.. invited in number
of his friends te assist him in demelish-
ing a fine. fat turkey, in celebration of
bis S7th birthday. On Christmas. Judge
Jesse Barton, another landmark of Cole+
rain. celebrated his S1st birthday in 4
similar manner. We wish for these two
honorable citizens, yet many more re-
turns Of their natal days, and that on
each occasion they may enjoy its cele>
bratioD
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-31

CHARLES G. COPELAND, for the past
year superintendent of the Belmont
county infrmary, died after protracted
illness, which eliminated in pneumonia,
on Saturday, in the Both year of his age.
Deceased WAS widely known among the
people of the county, and his death is
very generally regretted. He was son
of George Coffland, Esq, brother of OK.
Auditor w. n. Coffiand, and son-iu-law
of Alex. C. Danford, Esq, whose daugh-
ter he married in February. 1880. The
funeral services. which were held at the
infrmary on Monday. Rev. W. II. Has
kell of the NJ. E. church of this place
officiating. assisted by Rev. Thos. Balph
and Rev. J. c. Scouller, were attended
by number of syMpathizing friends.
Interment at Richland cemetery. A sor-
rowing young wife and two children are
the immediate family bereft by his
death.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-31

THE disagreeable operation OF forcing liz
guilds into the head, and the use OF exciting
snuffs, are being superseded by Ely's Cream
Balm, cure for catsrrh, colds in the head
and hay fever; it is a safe and pleasant RENE
dy, being easily applied with the finger; it is
curing cases which have de6ed the doctors;
price SOC. have myself used Ely's Cream
Balm (being afflicted with catarrh) with satis>
factory results, and recommend it to all suf~
fering with this terrible disease III giving my
trade universal satisfaction.-L F Gacken~
heimer, druggist, Van Vert, o. 1231>2t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-31

THE first show of the Wheeling Poul
try Association opened on Tuesday, and
closes to-day. Like at their fair, many
ef the exhibitors are from this county
Among them we note: Plymouth Rocks,
Prof L E Orr, Bridgeport; Jos Farmer,
and B D Sidwell, Flushing; Perly Pick
EFT, GAINESVILLE; I c Farmer, Flushing,
has Plymouth Rocks, and some lep-eared
rabbits; Langshan, W G Steer, Barnes
vile; Brown Leghorn, d NJ Springer &
Son and Chas A Adolph, Bridgeport;
Harrison & Neff. Businessburgh, have a
ine show of all varieties; White Leg
horn. E Wellsler, Bellaire. Theawards
will he made by B n Pierce, of Indians
apolis, editor of the FaDciers' Gazette,
an acknowledged authority.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-31
SheriR's Sale.
IN PARTITION.
BELMONT COMMON PLEAS.

John (. Norton vs.. Ann Eliza Holloway, ct al.
DURSUANT to an order of sale in the above
entitled case, issued and to me directed.
= from the court of common pleas, of Bel
mont county, Ohio, l will offer for sale sale,
upon the premises, on
Monday, January iIth, 1886,
real estate, tO-wit:
Being part of the southwest quarter of section
Is. township 8 of range ), beginning at the
southwest corner of said section, running thence
south S914o east 671s perches to a stone cor
ner in the section line; thence north "a east
IA perches and 1853 links to a stoneecorner in
the field; thence north S91f west 81 = perches
to the intersection of the section line to stone
corner; thence south 10 west in the section
line "A perches and l625 links to the place of
beginning, Containing 81 = acres. Also, the
following premises: Situate in the county and
state aforesaid, and being part of the southwest
quarter of section l5, township of range >,
beginning for the same at the northwest cor
ner of the above described premises; thence
north 80 east 6715 perches to a stone corner
in a field; thence north 30 west % perehes
and l723 links to a stake; thence south S91S0
west 611s perches to q stake or stone in the
western boundary of said section; thence with
the section line south 15o east % perches and
I725 links to the place OF beginning, containing
10 acres-making in all 4l4 acres, being the
same premises conveyed to Isaac Holloway by
Caleb Bracken and wife, by deed dated March
Both, 1860, and subsequently said Isaac Hol-
lOway conveyed to Mary Ann Norton, the said
decedent then in full life, the undivided one
half of said IL = acres described as aforesaid,
by deed dated the-day Of, Is, and re-
corded in record of deeds of said county of Bel
mont, volume 46, page $50.
Appraised at $780,
Terms of Sale.-One-third cash on day of
sale; oae-third in one year, and one-third in
two wears, with interest, secured by mortgage
on premises sold.
LEROY c. SEDWICK, Sheriff.
c. W. Carroll, Plf's Atty. II l0-td
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-31

HAVE been a sufferer two years from Ca
tarrh or cold in the head, having distressing
pain over my eyes; gradually the disease work
ed down upon my lungs, my left ear was al>
most deaf and my voice was failing; procur-
ed Ely's Cream Balm and within five days my
hearing was restored, the pain ceased and I'm
now enjoying good health; recommended it
to some Of my friends; one of them sent for 8
bottle; he told me that half of it cured him;
my advice is to those suffering with catsrrh
or cold in the head not to delay but try Ely's
Cream Rslm, as it is q positive cure-J H
Vansant, Sandy Hood, KY. 10 31>2t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-31
These are solid Facts.

The best blood purifier and system
regulator ever placed within the reach
of suffering humanity. truly is Electric
Bitters. Inactivity of the liver, bilious
ness, jaundice, constipation, weak kid
neys, or any disease Of the urinary orr
gans, or whoever requires an appetizer,
tonic or mild stimulant, will always find
Electric Bitters the best and only Ger
tain cure known. They act surely and
quickly, every bottle guaranteed to give
entire satisfaction or money refunded.
Sold at so cents bottle Patterson &
Sons,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-31
administrator Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that in the Probate
~ Court of Belmont county. Ohio, the under
signed was appointed and qualified as Adj
nalnlstrator with will annexed of the estate
county.
An persons indebted to said estate are re-
uuested to make immediate payment, and
those having claims against said estate will
present them, duly authenticated for settle>
ment DAVID YONALLY,
u 24-St Administrator.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-31
SIeriH's Sale.
IN PARTITION.
Belmont Common Pleas.
Catherine j. Harris
VS..
Mary NJ. Hardin, ct al.

MARY VI. ddrOln, eG al.
DURSUANT to an order of sale in the
l. above entitled case, issued and to me-
directed from the court of common pleas OF
Belmont county, Ohio, l will offer at public
sale, upon the premises where situate, on
Monday, January 25fIl, 1856,
At 10 o'cock a. M, the following, described
real estate, to-wit;
A lot or parcel of land sold by Thomas
Nichol to William Sutton, being the east part
of lot number in the village of East Rich
land, in said county of Belmont, Ohio, lying
on the south side of the National road, and
being part of section number 81, township
number and range number 4, beginning for
the same at a stake on the alley between said
lot and lot formerly owned by the heirs at
law of John A. Hines, deceased; thence south
1874 feet to the back alley; thence west II feet
to William Porterfeld's line; thence along
said line south 1T feet to the National road;
thence east rs feet to the place of beginning,
containing one-third of an acre, more or less.
Appraised at $3.50.
Terms-One-third cash on day of sale: one>
third in one year, and one third in two years.
with interest, secured by mortgage on prem<
ises sold.
LEROY G. SEDWICK, Sheriff.
By FRANK R. SEDwICK, Deputy.
A. H. 6 W. Mitchell, Plff's Att'ys 12 24>td
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-31

Mr.. JAMES MCCoNAUGHY. an aged
and well-knOWn citizen OF MOrristown,
who fell III his yard aUeut ten days ago,
fracturing his hip badly, is Frustrated
by the shock, and his death is not an UNI
expected event. Mr. Nc is the father
of Mrs. Arminda White, of this place,
who has been constant in attendance at
his bedside since the accident.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-31
BarthoIdi and His Statue.

A little tive>year old, who was travelling to
California with her parents, astonished them
by saying as the train passed through a cam
yon in the Rocky Mountains: why, ma, look
ut the picture on that rock, a monk holding
up bottle with an electric light round it;
now l know where Barthold got his idea OF
the statue of liberty Her father laughed:
Very likely he said, that picture stands
for St. Jacobs Oil, which cured ycu of rheu-
matism last winter.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-31
A Remarkable Escape.

Mrs. Mary A. Daily, of Tunkbsnnock,
Pa, was afflicted for six years with Asth-
ma and Bronchitis, during which time
the best physicians could give no relief
Her lite was despaired of, until in last
October she procured a bottle of DR.
Kings New Discovery, when immediate
relief was felt. and by continuing its uso
for a short time she was completely
cured, gaining in flesh 50 lbs. in a few
months. Free trial bottles of this GER
tain cure of all throat and lung diseases
at Pattersons' drug store Large bot
ties 81.
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Administrators Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that In the Probate
~ Court OF Belmont county, Ohio, the under~
OF the estate of Joseph II Galloway,
late of said county.
All persons Indebted to said estate are
quested to make Immediate payment, and
those having claims against said estate will
present them duly authenticated for settle-
ment. ALFRED II. MITCHELL,
l2 3l-3t Administrator.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-31

IT is reported that Jacob Keister, who
is well known as a former resident of
this place, met with an accident on the
Hemp6eld branch of the B. & 0. road
recently, in which he lost limb and an
arm, and after undergoing amputation,
died from the effects of the injuries. We
have no particulars of the accident.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-31
Sherif's Sale.
BELMONT COMMON PLEAS,
Thomas Mears

Thomas Mears
VS..
Mary Parry and Charles Parry.
D URSUANT to an order of sale in the
i above entitled case, issued and to me
directed, from the court of common pleas OF
Belmont county, Ohio, will offer at public
sale upon the premises, where situate, on
Monday, February 1sf, 1886,
At II o'clock in the forenoon, the following
described real estate, to-wit:
Lot number one (D IN Joseph Bells addi-
ton to the town of Martins Ferry, Belmont
county and state of Ohio.
Terms-$33o cash on day of sale; cne-third
of remainder on the 18th day of May, 1886;
one-third May 18th, 1887, and ne-third on
the 18th day of May, 1888, with interest,
secured by mortgage.
Appraised at 500.
LEROY G. SEDWICK, Sheriff.
By FRANK R. SEDwIoK, Deputy.
Cochran & Shreeve, Plff's Att'ys. 10 31-td
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-31

1t was quite merry Christmas
gifts, as a general thing, were numerous,
and smiling faces greeted you on all
sides, although it was quiet and dry
day. There was very little drinking
here, less than usual on Holiday occar
sions. which is a fact to be thankful for
1t showed all day, and made a white
Christmas, which to most people is taken
as a favorable omen.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-31

Mrs. RACHEL WHITE, widow of the
late John White, of Celerain township,
who was stricken with paralysis some
time since, died from its effects on Fri
day afternoon, in the 63d year of her
age. The funeral took place on Mon
day; interment at Earmington. De
ceased was the stepmother of Mrs. Jesse
Pratt, of this place, and was highly es4
teamed lady