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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09
Yourself and Neighbors.

Thomas Nichols, of the Wheeling
Intelligencer news room, spent the 4th
at st. Clairsville. Also, Willis Nichols,
of the East Liverpool Review.
George V. Brown, of George Brown
& Son, jewellers, returned from New
York, where he has been perfecting him
self in the art of engraving, on Thurs
day.
Miss Matte Mead, of Kansas City,
and Miss Maggie Hawkins. of East Liv
erpOol, were the guests of the family of
Deputy Auditor j. A. Henderson over
Sabbath.
R. J. Riley and family, of Bellaire.
are the guests of the family of his broth
er, 1. NJ. Riley, Esq, editor of the Gazette.
Probate Judge CASTOR, n. K. Ken :
non, Esq, Frank Sed wick, E. l.. FeeleY
and wife, Addison Thompson and wife.
and j. b. Hoge, were among the st.
Clairsville people who attended the
Phallas MaXey Cobb trial of speed at
Cleveland, on the Fourth.
MIR w. R. Hutchinson, of Quincy, who
recently completed the law course in the
University of Michigan, is visiting his sister,
Mrs. Kidd, in this place.
Oscar Townsend. general manager, VIM.
Thornburgh, superintendent, and other rails
way officials of the G., l.. & W. road, were in
town the forepart OF the week, to look after
their interests in suit pending in the COM
mon pleas.
MIR. James Collins, the well known
Newark druggist. was among old friends
in this place over Sabbath.
Col. Glen Steele and daughter, of
Lancaster, came In on Monday and spent
day at the National.
A GOOD rain gladdened the hearts of
the people north Of the National road, in
Flushing, Union and Kirkwood town
ships, on Sunday morning.
Commissioner Cope returned from a
business trip to Sweetwater. East Ten
nessee, the latter part Of the week.
Eli Seebirt and wife and Mrs. Sarah
Morgan, of Harrisville, were the guests
yesterday of the family of DR.. Geo. Fur
bay.
Judge Henry Mckinney, one of the
ablest of the jurists of the common
pleas bench in Cleveland. exhausted by
a five months term of court, came down
on Monday, and spent couple of days
in driving over our picturesque hills.
"A. j. Baggs, Esq, of Bridgeport,
was among the railroad men in town the
fure part of the week.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09

MICHAEL DANFoRD, a we'll known cit
izen of Wayne township, an uncle of
Hon. L. Danford, of this place. died on
Thursday of last week, from general
debility, in the SD year of his age. He
was native of the township in which
he lived. He was twice married-the
first time in 1881 to Miss Mercy Danford,
who died in 1870; and the second time,
to Catharine Berry in 1873. who still sur
wives. John Danferd, Esq, of Washing
ton township, and Mrs. John Side5ottom
and Alex. Danford, of this township,
children by the first marriage, survive
him. Deceased was a farmer by occu-
patton. In 1854, he was elected county
commissioner and served acceptably. He
was one of the trust worthy. responsible
men of his section, and was held in high
regard by large circle of friends and
neighbors. His funeral took place on
Friday; interment at Belmont Ridge
cemetery.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09

AT the picnic at Warnock's on the
Fourth, there were number present
who had INDUCED too freely In drinks,
and numerous fights and several knocked
out was the result. Among those who
were injured was VIM. Warnock, a quiet,
peaceable citizen, who was severely hurt
about the head. James Carney, of Frank
lin, was also cut about the head and
bruised badly, and Isaac Hamilton had
his arm crushed at the elbow by stone
and a bad cut in the head. Fifteen or
twenty others were more or less injured.
Thirty-five kegs of beer caused the trou>
BILE. The Bellaire Turner's, under whose
auspices the picnic was held, had police.
men with them, and the belligerants
names were taken down, and several of
them are now in the clutches of the law.
1t will be recollected that similar vic.
lence and outlawry occurred at this pic>
mic last year. 1t will be well IL the peo-
pie in the region Of Warnock have any
pride in maintaining good name, that
hereafter steps be taken either to pre-
vent the gathering at that point, or to
enforce order at all hazards. Such per-
formances are disgrace.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09
A Young Gentleman of Bridgeport
Shoots Supposed RObber.

Indefinite information reached this office las
night of a serious case of shooting in kirkwOOd
o. 1t appears that Mr.. o. Rhodes, of tina
place, was returning home about eleven o'clock
and observed a man following him. Thinking
he was a rObber and meant to molest him, Mr.
Rhodes drew his revolver and fired three shots
at the man, only one OF which, however, took
effect. The wounded man was carried into a
house hear by and a doctor sent for, who pro-
nounced the wound not fatal, it having entered
one of his shoulders and glanced down into his
breast. The mans name is Frank Barker, and
he is foreman in Baggs' planning mill at Bridge
port. On account of the lateless of the hour
the exact particulars of the affair could not be
Misunderstanding Register.
Another report says, that Mr.. Barker, as he
passed the Rhodes residence, hallood two or
three times in the window of the apartment
when Mr.. Rhodes was sleeping, and taking him
for burglar, Mr.. R., without answering, fred
three shots from his window, one of which took
effect.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09

The stockholders of the LaBelle glass
works, Bridgeport, held meeting on
Thursday afternoon. A proposition WAS
made authorizing the directors to perfect
a plan by which the present stock should
be reduced from 800 to S25 per share.
They will then offer for sale 1000 shares
at S25 each. the offer being made to the
present stockholders, and if net taken,
will be open to all corners. This will
reduce the capital stock from S100, 900
to $4,000, and will raise a working cap
ital of S25.O00 which, after the indebt-
edness of $4,000 is paid, will leave $9,r
600 to start the works. They also in
structed the directors to take out char
ter under the laws of West Virginia,
provided it would not pecessitate the
dissolution Of the present drm.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09
A Walking Skeleton.

Mr.. E. Springer, of Mechanicsburg,
Pa, writes: II was afflicted with lnng
fever and abscess on lungs. and reduced
to walking Skeleton. Got free trial
bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, which did me so much
good that l bought dollar bottle At
ter using three bottles, found myself
once more man, completely restored to
health, with a hearty appetite, and a
gain in flesh of 48 lbs" Call at Patter
sons Drug Store and get a free trial bot.
tie of this certain cure for all Lung Dis
eases. Large bottles S1.00.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09
A Card.

The Belmont county representative in
the graduating class of Franklin College
wishes to thank the general public in
the vicinity of New Athens and vicinity
for their heartfelt sympathy during the
commencement occasion. And also wish
es to express gratitude towards his Bell
mont county friends for their numerous
presents, and makes especial mention of
the Misses Shepherd. Sadie Ewing and
Sadie Lynch E. E. ENOCH.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09

SEVERAL Bellaire gentlemen Interests
ed in glass manufacture, consulted on
Thursday on the project of erecting a
plant for the manufacture of gas for
fuel. A committee was appointed to
visit Meadville, Pa, where such a plant
is in operation, to view it's working, and
find out costs, sc. 1t is thought $4,000
will build a plant of sufficient capacity
to supply all demands.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09
Sheriff s Sale.
BELMONT COMMON PLEAS.

Criswell & Nagely VS.. Henry Jones.
DURSUANT to an order of sale in the
L above case, issued and to me directed
from the Court of Common Pleas of Belmont
county, Ohio, / will offer at public sale, at
the front door of the court house of said
county, on
Monday, July 9Th, 1885,
ut 1 o'clock in the afternoon, the following
premises, to-wit:
Situate in the county of Belmont and state
of Ohio, being part of section 81, township s,
range 3, beginning for the n. e. corner of said
tract at Wheeling creek; thence running west
ward 200 feet; thence southwark Sc feet; thence
eastward 200 feet: thence northward 66 feet TO
the place of beginning, containing One-third Of
an acre, more or less.
Appraised at $500.
Terms-Cash.
LEROY G. SEDWICK, Sheriff.
A. II. &. W. Mitchell, Plffs Att'Ys. 25>td
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09
An Imnortant Discevery..

The most Important discovery is that
which brings the most good to the gIea'
test number; DR. Kings New Discovery
for consumption, coughs and colds will
preserve the health and save life, and is
priceless boon to the afflicted; not only
does it positively cure consumption, but
coughs, colds, bronchitis, asthma, hoal Sc
ness and all affections of the throat,
chest and lungs, Weld at once to its Won
derful curative powers; if you doubt this
get trial bottle free at PattersonS, drug
store, st. Clairsville.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09

BELMONT LODGE, No. 16. F. & A. M. .
of this place, having through commit
tee of their order made application to the
county commissioners for the privilege
of conducting the ceremonies of laying
the corner stone of the new court house."
the request has been granted. AS soon
as may be. the day for the ceremonies
will be fixed, when the official announce
ment will be made. 1t is presumed that
all organizations and societies in the
county, as well as citizens generally, will
have ample opportunity to participate
in the proceedings of the day.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09

ALMOST every person has some form
of scrOfulsus poison latent In his veins.
When this develops in scrofulous sores
ulcers, or eruptions, or takes the form of
rheumatism, or organic diseases, the
suffering that ensues is terrible beyond
description. Hence the gratitude OF
those who discover. as thousands yearly
do. that Ayers Sarsaparilla will thor.
oughly eradicate this evil from the sys>
tenn.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09

On the 4th, at Woodsfiield, two men
named Fulmer and Reeves engaged in a
fight, when the former struck the latter
on the head with Il large stone, knocking
him SenseleSs. He then struck him
three murderous blows while he was
down. Reeves hailed from this county.
Fulmer was arrested and held IN the
sum 5 $1,000 for his murderous assault.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09
AT the meeting of the council on Mon

AT the meeting of the council on Mon
day evening. Mayor Davies appointed H.
c. Welday. Esq, to fill the vacancy in
George Singer. The appointment was
confirmed by unanimous vote. and it is
hoped Mr.. Welday will qualify, as he
will make an excellent member Of that
body. A special meeting of the council
was ordered for this, Thursday evening"
to take action in regard to certain resolu-
tions. The usual amount of bills were
ordered paid.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09

JOSEPH HOLMES, of New Athens, gives
the following June weather report in
the Cadiz Republican: Highest tempera.
ture, 80 on the 14th; lowest, A on the
9Th; rain fell on 9 days, fall of S.04
inches, being 1.60 below the average; the
temperature fell 33 degrees in six hours
on the Sth. There were cloudy, Is
fair and clear days. Frost on the
morning of the 9th.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09

THE Misses Cummils, at Bellaire, on
Saturday evening had a night blooming
cereus in full bloom, which rare sight
was witnessed by large number of the
fiower-lOving citizens of our neighbor>
ing CITY.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09

JACOB BROWN, of Martins Ferry, who
has charge of the painting department
at the Standard Mill, was knocked down
on the street early on Saturday morning
and robbed of S22. No clue to the high
waYmen.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09

To MOST children the bare sug>
gestion of dose of castor oil is nausea>
ting. Why not, then, when physic is ne
cessary for the little ones, use Ayers
Cathartic Pills. They combine every
essential and valuable principle of ca
thartic medicine, and being sugar-coated
are easily taken.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09

JOSIAH NTCHoL and Henry Hayes
Beliaire; Frank H. Amrine, Oscar Ma>
berry and Boss ]. Nugent, Bridgeport
Edward f. Lupton, Colerain, and Wm
Dixon, of Martins Ferry, were among
the graduates at the Wheeling National
Business College, On Monday evening.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09

The st. Clairsville special out from
Bridgeport, early Tuesday morning, col
lldrd with the hand car of the section
men on the c., L. s. w., near John PA+
terson's. and broke the car to smither
eens. The engine of the Northern was
slightly damaged. No one was injured.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09

Miss JENNIE REAsoNER, only child Of
NJ. D. Reasoner,of Bellaire, died on Mon
day, from typhoid fever, aged 10 years
Deceased was member of the First
Presbyterian church, an exemplary and
beloved young lady, and her death caus-
es more than the usual amount of sad+
ness in the community where she resi+
dHd
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09

THE Woman's Foreign Missionary So.
ciety of the NJ. E. church, of this place,
will give An ice cream and berry festival
in the lecture room of the church on
Friday evening of this week. A pleas
ant time is anticipated. 1t is hoped that
the object for which the festival is giv>
en- will insure good attendance.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09
He Kept the whole House wake

WASHINGTON, D. C.-Mr. F. o. McCleary,
a prominent solicitor of patents of this city,
was troubled for several weeks with severe
cough, which not only deprived him Of sleep
but annoyed others. The only thing which
paration Red Star Cough Cure, purely veg
etable compound, free from opiates, narcotics
or poisous of any kind.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09

IHE most exciting race ever run on
rollers i'll this place, was on the evening
of the Fourth, at the Alhambra rink, be-
twten Husbands and Rankin, of Bellaire,
the 1ermer being the winner. The fa'
nous Shuttleworth was present, and
gave an exhibition of speed Immediately
after the race
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09

Rev. THos. J. SCOTT, d. D., for more
than twenty years missionary in India,
will preach in the M. E. church of this
place, morning and evening Sunday next,
July IL. A cordial invitation to all, to
attend the services is extended.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09

REV. WEIR has severed his connection
with the U. P. church at Martins Ferry.
to accept a position in the National Re
form movement. He was the recipient
of a handsome dictionary, a present from
his friends.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09

STRAYED.-From the undersigned, on
Tuesday, June %, 1885. one dark brown
mare, thin in flesh; about II or more
years old, weight about 1,150 pounds,
with collar marks. and flesh cut on the
breast. Any information leading to the
finding will be rewarded.
WILLIAM DoNNALLY,
I 9-3t Pleasant Grove, D.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09

THE cannon ball train on the B. s. O.
road, running at the rate of 45 miles per
hour, came near having serious COLI
sion on Sunday morning, at Burr's Mills
by barely escaping the end of freight
train, which was entering the switch.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09

DELEGATES from Bellaire and Martins
Ferry leave to-day for Philadelphia, to
attend the Glass Workers Convention.
The former place will be represented by
Frank B. Archer, Jacob Crimmel and
Charles EdmOndS
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09

ONE of our agricultural friends on
Monday brought US small sample
sheaf of the wheat of the season. About
One-seventh of the stalks are wheat, and
the remainder are-well, most every.
thing that grows wild. The few wheat
heads found in the sheaf are of good size
and well filled.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09

THE saloon and grocery of Miss Robe>
ma Stevens. of near East Richland. was
entered through window on Wedhesr
day night of last week. and goods to the
amount of about $50 taken. This is the
fourth time this establishment has been
broken into.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09

IT is about time to set out celery
plants.
Docs, flies, potato bugs and "sich'
abound.
THE Wheeling Intelligencer has slO,-
600 libel suit on hand.
The weather has been favorable to
the growing oats and corn.
1T Is expected that the Jefferson iron
WORKS, Steubenville, will start up this
week.
CLIP off the tops of the weeds, and
you'll get rid of crop of seeds of no
value.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09

"THE Bellairs Gas and Oil Co." has
been organized under the laws of West
Va. The objects of the corporation are
to mine, excsvate, bore or drill for oil or
gas, with power to lease lands, etc.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09
EXECUTORS SALE

DY virtue of an order of sale of the probate
ID court of Belmont county Ohio, to me
issued, as executor of the will of Mary Au~
brey, deceased, will offer for sale, by public
auction, on the premises, on
Saturday, July IIth, 1855.
at o'clock p. M, the following described
real estate, tO>wit: Lot number fOrty>eight
(4S), on the plat of the village of Etnaville,
now part of the village of Bridgeport, Bel
mont county, Ohio.
Appraised al $1,000.
LEWIS JONES, Executor
10 lS-4t of the will Of Mary Aubrey.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09

J. M. MARING, of Bellaire, who was
disabled last winter by an accident, had
$4,000 of policies in accident companies,
and last week received 1900, the
amount due him for "a weeks and days
he was disabled.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09

THE conf mmittee TO purchase school fur
niture for the new building being erect,
ed it Dist. No. 4. in this township, viii
meet the glib-tongued agents at the
township clerks Office on saturday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09

WIN. KENNEDY, Bellaire, had some
fun on the 4th mauling darkey Mar
shalBurke brought him out to the county
seat Tuesday to serve out sentence OF
$25 fine and ten days in Jail.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09

THE numerous friends of John Den
ham, residing south of town, will regret
to learn that his death is momentarily
expected. from a general giving way of
his vital energies. He is in his S4th
wear
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09
AT Glencoe. on sabbath, a boy name,

AT Glencoe, on sabbath, boy named
Green wood, aged about 10 years, while
sitting in the yard at the family resi-
dence, Was seriously injured by brick
falling off the house upon his head. The
same evening, younger brother, while
playing with hatchet, cut off one of
his toes. DR.. Clark rendered necessary
surgical aid.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09
Proposed Amendment to the
Constitution of Ohio.
ELECTIONS.
Senate Joint Resolution No. 20.
JOINT RESOLUTION

JOINT RESOLUTION
amending Section 4, article \. Of the Con-
Stttutl0R, relating to the election Of
1osOnsaip Officers.
Resogced 6y the General Assembly of the
State OF Ohio, (three-fifths of all the members
elected to each house cOncurring therein), That
there be submitted to the electors of the State,
on the second Tuesday of October, A. D, 1855,
a proposition to amend section four, article ten
of the Constitution of the State, 50 as to read
as follows:
Section 4. Township officers shall be elected
by the electors of each township, at such time,
in such manner, and for such term, net exceed
ing three years, as may be provided by law; but
shall hold their offices until their successors
are elected and qualified
The electors desiring, at said election, to
vote in favor of the foregoing amendment, shall
have written or printed on their ballots the
words, constitutional amendment, township
Officers-Yes;" and those who do not favor the
adoption of said amendment shall have written
or printed on their ballots the words, "Consti-
tutiOnal amendment, township oficers-No."
A. ID. MARSH,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
ELMER WHITE,
President pro TEN. of the Senate.
Adopted April y, 1859.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONO, J
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.l
l, JAMES S. ROBINSON, Secretary of State of
the State of Ohio, do hereby certify that the
foregoing is a true copy of Joint Resolution
adopted by the General Assembly of the State of
Ohio, on the 9th day of April, A. D. 1885, taken
from the original rolls filed in this office.
In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, have hereunto sub
seribed my name, and affixed my official
TsEALl seal, at Columbus, the 9Th day of April,
A. D. 1885.
JAMES 5. ROBINSON,
11-6m Secretary Of State.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09

The correspondent to the Register is
responsible for the item that Martins
Ferry girls smoke cigarettes on the
streets.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09

THE news from all around is to the
effect that the Fourth was quiet in the
towns, but the woods made up for it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09
SHERIFF'S SALE.
IN PARTITION.
BELMONT COMMON PLEAS
Louisa Bysinger

William T. Ochsenbein, ct 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, will offer at public
sale, at the front door of the court house of
said county, on
Monday, August Sd, 1855,
At 1 o'clock in the afternoon, the following
described premises, to-wit:
"Situate in Pesse township, Belmont
county, Ohio, in sections 80 and "a, township
3, range 2, containing about one rood of land,
and being the same property conveyed by
Joseph McConnaugbey and wife TO SAM
uel Ochsenbein, deceased, by deed dated
November Gath, 1873, and recorded in volume
81, page 351 of record of deeds of said
county and state. Also, parcel of land in
section 81, township 6, range 8, in Richland
township, said county, containing acres,
roods and perches, and being the same prem
ises described in deed from Isaac Ammons
to last named samuel 0chsenhein, dated,
september 5th, 1857, and recorded in volume
AZ, page 593 of record of deeds of said
county. Also, another ract Of land in Sec
tion 26, township &, range 3, in said county,
containing 49 acres. aud Icing the same tract
of land described in deed from Isaac Ans
mons to said Samuel 0chsenbein, dated Sep
tember 3, 1857, and recorded in last named
records, in volume 42, page 693.
Appraised as follows: First tract at $500;
second and third tracts at S2S25.
Terms-One-thirdc 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 +. r. Sedwick, Deputy.
Mcdonald, Plff's Atty. 6 2-td
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-07-09

JOHN p. BARTON, of this place, is
farm at Barton station, and expects to
have it completed this season, when he
will remove to it with his family.