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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-11-12

A VISIT to the Belmont County Chill
dren's Hon impresses one with the en-
inenY fitness Of the Superintendent, Mr.
Joseph Green, and the lady matron, his
wife. Mr.. Green has been in charge of
the Home long enough to know all about
its needs and requirements, for the good
and well being of the inmates. Mr.. G.'s
first object is to secure care takers and
instructors who are really fitted for the
different positions, and the ladies in
charge seem TO be just the ones. There
are at present over 80 children at the
Home-we were going to say uDfortu>
nate children, but it should be the oppe-
their clean, neat appearance,
and happy looking faces, show they. as
rule, are better off than they ever were
before. And with good, wholesome food,
and cultivated desire to learn, they
should be happy family; and any tax
payer visiting the Home, will feel in bis
heart that the peoples money is being
expended for good pur>
pose, and if he has any charity in his
heart, will be glad that he is assisting in
keeping up this noble institution. Miss
Helen Elrick. the assistant matron, is
also the right one in the right place, but
she is much in favor of the kindergarten
mode of instruction, and hopes to see it
adopted at the Home.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-11-12

A DANGEROUS SURGICAL OPERATIoN.-A
fatal mistake; at the time DR. Vance of Cleve-
land, performed the operation on the lady for
the removal of a cancer of the stomach he
fonud when too late that the poor woman had
no cancer to be removed; the disease was in>
idigetion, and if she had taken the Shaker
Extract of Roots (Siegel's Syrup that awful
distress at the pit of the stomach, which made
the doctors think she had cancer, would have
been removed; distress after eating, dull, heavy
feeling in the head, with pains in the side and
back, all vanish after using this wonderful
remedy; the tired, languid feeling gives place
to strength and vigor. Mrs Dels Marsh writes
from Pea Ridge, Benton county, Arkansas,
that she had dyspepsia in the worst form for
five years, and that nothing gave any relief
until she used the Siegel Syrup; she says that
two bottles cured her. 10 calm
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-11-12
"Stief Piano"

The manufacturer of the Stieff Piano
desires to express his cordial apprecia+
tion of the extraordinary favor it has
met with, and to reiterate his determi-
nation to maintain its present high
standard of excellence. The rapid growth
of musical taste in America, while it has
wonderfully stimulated the manufacture
of pianos, has disposed buyers, at the
same time, to be more critical in their
choice eff instruments, and has naturally
developed vigorous competition be-
tween rival makers. 1t is to this comp0ti
tien, based upon an intelligent pubic
discrimination, and the solid merits of
the instrument itself that the StisH Pl-
sno largely owes its pre-emlnence. In
every instance where honorable compe-
tition could be had with pianos of first
class makers, its success has been lnstan-
taneous and unequlvOcal-a success all
the more gratifying to the manufacturer,
because he has studiously discarded all
adventitious aids to notoriety. and in
stead of mystifying the public with
foolish controversies conducted through
the columns of the daily press, has
preferred to rest his claim to public
favor upon the actual worth of the piano
itself. Diplomas and other awards-ex-
ceedIng one hundred--which tbe Stieff
Piano has won over its oldest and
most celebrated rivals, at the Centennial
Exhibition of 1876, where nearly every
American manufacturer of any note was
represented, the Stieff Piano received the
medal of merit and diploma of honor,
and at the great Paris Exposition of
1878, it was awarded the Medalia DAT
gent and Diploma D'Honlsur over all
| American and many European rivals;
also supreme at New Orleans, 1885, two
gold medals. 1t is with u feeling Of par
donable pride that the manufacturer re-
fers to these distinctions, for while
makers of cheap and inferior instru'
ments occasionally meet with financial
success, it is genuine worth that out OF
the liercest rivalries comes crowned with
fresh honors and increased luster of rep
utation. A complete list of persons who
have purchased instruments of the Stief
make, will be found in our rsferenc,
book, which, together with a compilation
Of the opinions of the press, and our pric,
list. will be sent to any address on ap
plication to. CHAs. NJ. STIEFF,
| No. Q n. Liberty ST., Baltimore, Nd,
Or our Travelling Salesman,
A. L. RAWLINGS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-11-12
For some years now it has been the practice

For some years now it has been the practice
of Harper's Magazine, without stepping aside
from its standard of general interest, to make
the December issue one of special fitness to
the Christmas season. This year, it is an
nounced, the special Christmas feature will be
the reproduction, in the best work that Amer
ican engravers can do, of the great Pictures Of
the Nativity by the old masters and by mod
ern painters. The frontispiece will be an en-
craving by Closson after Raphaers Madonna
del Granduca' in the Pitt gallery, Florence,
besides which there will be examples of early
Christian srt-Giotto, Filippo, Lippl, Correg-
gio, Albert Durer, Murillo, Defregger, and
Bougereau, the latter from an original sketch
not before published. A careful study of
'The Nativity in Art from the pen of Rev.
Henry j. Van Dixie, Jr., one of New York's
most eloquent preachers, will give the literary
setting of the pictures. Besides this note~
worthy feature, the number will be strong
with contributions from such writers as
George William Curtis, Charles Dudley War
ner, W. d. Howells, Constance F. Woolson,
Charles Egbert Craddock,' Elizabeth Stuart
Phelps, Edwin Arnold, William Black, r. D.
Blsckmore, George II. Boughton, G. P.
Cranch, W. 81. Gibson, Brander Matthews,
and others, and such artists as Abby, Rein
hart, Boughton, Gibson, Calderon, Pyle,
Freeericks, Delmsn, Smedley and others.
The Editors Easy Chair will discourse Of
Christmas, Past and Present, aud the Editors
Drawer OF "A National Christmas
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-11-12
Grand Jury ReDOrt.

The Grand Jury, after a session of sew
en- days. and the examination of about IN
witnesses, concluded their deliberations
on Tuesday, aud made their report to th'
court. Thirty-fOur true bills of indict
ment were found, report of which, ex.
cept one for felony and four for the un-
lawful sale of liquor, are reported be-
low:
Against John Young and Geo Hafer
grand larceny.
Against Michael Conroy, burglary and
larceny; recommendation to Reform
School.
Against Frank Sherwood. burglary
and larceny.
Against Charles and Samuel Burgy,
larceny.
Against Alonzo Petticord, assault and
battery.
Against Jno Dsbula, pointing firearm.
Against Herbert Damsel, rape.
Against Wm Mcknight. shooting with
intent to kill.
Against Ebenezer Coss, burglary and
larceny.
Against Ebenezer Coss, Geo Hercules,
Louis Hooker, Samuel Burt, VIM Birch
and Wm Hood. burglary and larceny.
Two against Frank Altoft, keeping
open saloon on Sunday.
Two against Frank Altoft. selling
liquor on Sunday.
Against Henry Eberling, for keeping
open saloon on Sunday.
Against same for selling on Sunday.
Against VIM and Henty Bolte, kept
ing open saloon on Sunday.
Against VIM Bolte, selling on Sunday,
Henry Bolte -
Against Jacob Kaiser, selling liquor to
a person in the habit of getting intoxica-
ted.
Against Jos W King, selling liquor |
within two miles of an agricultural fair
Fred'k Kies, selling liquor within two
miles of an agricultural fair.
Fred'k Kies, selling liquor to a person
in the habit of getting intoxicated.
Two against Fred'k kies, selling to
minor.
Against Marx Albert. keeping open
saloon on Sunday.
Against Amos Albert, selling liquor
On Sunday.
Against John Capstack, selling liquor
)n Sunday.
Against VIM Clark, furnishing liquor
% person in the habit of getting intox-
Gated.
NOT TRUE BILLS.
Three against Simon b. Armstrong.
forgery.
George Abbott, bigamy.
William Bright, forgery.
Adam Chase. larceny.
William Mcknight, John Coss. Robert
Finley and Robert Bunch, larceny.
Maggie Coleman. fornication.
Albert and John Heed, assault and
battery.
William Mcknight, John Cess, Robert
Finley and Robert Bunch, loosing boat. {;
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-11-12
COMMON PLEAS COURT.

John Johnson VS. John A Neff; cause
settled and dismissed and costs paid by
defendant.
Robert Pogue VS.. John S Close; judg'
ment by default in favor of plaintiff for
1912 26.
1st Natl Bank Batesville, o, VS.. John
and Sarah j McCort; judgment in favor
of plaintiff for 1929; decree of forelo.
sure and order for sale of mortgaged
premises.
KIT Jeffers, exr. vs. Israel Workman
ct al; sale confirmed and deed ordered.
A NJ Carter VS.. EnOch G Daniels; sale
by sheriff confirmed and deed ordered.
John Shepherd, surviving partner of
James Shepherd, vs.. W T Mead; judg+
ment in favor of plaintiff for $409 As
ordered that plaintiff have execution
against certain notes, Sc, attached in
hands of sheriff.
Elizabeth A Forbes VS.. Annie Camp
bell; sale in partition confirmed and
deed ordered.
Mary Mcfarland vs. John Hancock
Mutual Life Ins. Co. Dismissed at costs
plaintiff without prejudice to new act
tiOn. ~
Abraham Ramsey vs.. Samuel Ram
sey !; motion of plaintiff for new trial
overruled.
Abraham Ramsey VS.. Abraham Ram l.
sey, jr; dismissed without prejudice to
new action at costs of plaintiff.
RC Miles VS.. P L Hamilton ct al.
Cause settled and dismissed and costs
paid.
The Harrison Natl Bank VS.. VIM 81
Atkinson ct al. Judgment by confess
sion in favor of plaintiff for S5233 33.
Oliver Swaney, trustee, VS.. The st.
Clairsville Narrow Gauge Railway Co.
ct al Ordered that NJ Riley, Receiver,
re-appraise asd sell said railway accord
ing To law.
Catharine Harris VS.. Mary M Har>
den ct al. w D Hoff. Esq, appointed
guardian ad litem for minor defendants.
Decree of partition; E Carman, VIM
Sutton and Abraham Williamson, ap-
posnted commissioners.
Elizabeth Cumminskey vs.. Luther j
Stewart; plaintiff required to make her
petition more definite and certain as to
time of sales of liquor and intOxication
complained of.
Elizabeth W Carroll VS.. Eliza A Thorn
ton ct al !; sale confirmed and deed or
dered.
Criswell s. Nagly VS.. Henry Jones
sale by sheriff confirmed and deed Or
dered.
Swithen C Kinney VS.. Nancy Orrison,
exr, ct al. Appraisement heretofore
made and assignment of dover set aside.
Re-appraisement and re-assignment of
dover ordered. VIM Clark, Nathaniel
Taylor and VIM Eaton, appointed COM
missioners.
Mary Pratt VS.. Joseph Carter; cause
settled and dismissed at costs of plain
tiff
| BF Carter vs.. Marion Mason ct al
settled and dismissed at costs of plain.
tiff.
State of Ohio VS.. Thos Williams; in
dictment for attempting to procure sbor
tion; nolle prosequi entered.
| James Rowan VS.. Fred Hecker; cause
settled and dismissed at costs of plain
tiff.
J B Smith vs.. Emanuel Ault ct al
Judgment by default in favor of plain
tiff for SI39 rs.
Ohio VS.. Thos J Lilly; gambling
nolle prosequi entered and defendan
} discharged.
Caroline Kelsey vs. John w Myers g
, nj. Judgment by default against de
PENDANTS for 1854 81.
John Schick vs. NJ. Sonneborn; appeal
to jury; verdict in favor of plaintiff 70
$40; defendant gives notice of motto
for new trial.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-11-12

SOME three or four years ago, as some
of eur readers may remember, prelim-
mary organization was had of County
Scientific Association. This society, un-
der this preliminary organization, has
been quietly mapping out the field of
scientific research in this and adjoining
counties, and has already done some eff
cient work, especially in geology and
archaeology. Some very interesting dis
coverles have been made in the latter
branch of science, concerning that singu-
lar race of people who inhabited this
region of country prior to the Indians,
and who for want of better name, are
called the Mound Builders" The soci
ETY. finds this field of research so inter-
esting that the members have in con-
emplation the founding of county
museum. Enough interesting scientific
material has already been collected to in
sure success, provided means can be
obtained to procure and furnish suita ble
rooms in which to display valuable
specimens as their Importance deserves.
1t is likely that a permanent organiza-
tion of the society will soon be effected
with view to considering this question.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-11-12
State of Ohio, Belmont County, Probate COur

State of Ohio, Belmont County, Probate Court
Petition to sell lands to pay legaeies and debts.
A. Il. Mitchell, administrator, with the will an
nexed, of the estate of Joseph Iddings, decd,
plaintiff, VS..
George Iddings, ct al, defendants.
THE defendants, Elizabeth Daniels, Henry
l. Adams, Joseph l. Adams, Marion Isaac
4 Adams, William E. Adams, Nancy ].
Hoover, Elizabeth Griswold, and Sarah Ann
Beal, whose places of residence is unknown,
will take notice, that on the Sd day of Novem-
ber, 1885, the plaintiff filed in the court of COM
men pleas of Belmont county, Ohio, petition
asking for an order to sell, to pay legacies and
debts, the following real estate, situate in Rich
land township, Belmont county, Ohio, and be-
Rg part of section II, township and range
|, in the district of lands sold at Steubenville,
Ohio, containing 220 acres Of land, more or less,
md being the same farm on which Joseph Id
iings, ST., now deceased, resided on in his life
lime, commonly called "the brick house farm"
Said lands are more particularly described in
plaintiffs petition filed in this case. Said de-
endants are required to answer herein on or
before the oath day of December, 1885.
A. H. & W. MITCHELL,
PETTY & SMITH,
/ SGT Att'ys for Plaintiffs.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-11-12
Yourself and NeighbOrs.

Hon. Samuel Hilles and Postmaster
Piper, of Barnesville, were in town on
Saturday.
M. NJ. Scott, Esq, of Powhatan, was
among the visitors in town Tuesday.
MIR. John Wallace, of Brownsville,
Pa, the brother-in-law of Hon. Daniel
Peck, reached his bedside the day before
his death, and with bis son, Master Wal
ter, remained until after the funeral.
MIR. W. L. Genin, of New York, scr
companied by his mother. Mrs. Mary j.
Genin, came to st. Clsirsville Saturday,
to attend the funeral of Mr.. Peck. Mr..
G. is nephew of the late Thomas II.
Genin.
Rev. W. H. Haskell Is attending the
NJ. E. District Conference at Quaker
City on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-11-12
Legal Notice.

A NDREW N. MITCHELL, and Mary G.
N Mitchell, who reside at the City of
Wheeling, State of West Va, will take notice,
that on the 10th day of November, 1885, The
Enterprise Building Association, filed its petit
tion in the court of common pleas of Belmont
Co., Ohio, against you, praying for finding of
amount due, and the priorities of liens and the
foreclosure of two mortgages mad by you to
plaintiff on lot number Is, IN Ann M. Woods
Ohio, given to secure debts therein described
and now due by the terms thereof. You are
required to answer on or before January I'd,
1886, or Judgment may be taken against you.
ENTERPRISE BUILDING ASSOCIATION,
Geo. Duncan, Atty. II 12-6t Plaintiff.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-11-12

THE INDEPENDENT is one of the best papers in
the world. Its good points are many and strik-
iHg. They have only to be stated to be appre-
ciated; and for proof of our claims appeal may
be taken to any of the fifty-tWo issues of the
year. Any number of The Independent will
show that its contents are marked by
ABILITY, VARIETY AND INTEREST.-The great
thinkers, the great story-writers, the great
poets, men of the highest reputation in all de-
partments of human knowledge, make up its
list of contributors. Religion, philosophy,
science, literature, art, travels, discoveries,
stories and all conceivable topics are embraced
in the contents, and everybody, old or young,
learned and unlearned, without regard to sex,
employment or condition, will find something
of special interest in every issue.
C0MPREHENSIVENESS.-It is a religious, a
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BREADTH, cAND0R, EARNESTNESS.-The In
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organ of no clique or party in state or church.
1t is free, therefore, TO discuss all questions,
and TO speak its mind candidly. 1t is not swerT-
ed by fear or favor. 1t is vigorous defender
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All its columns-the advertising as
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about, and what the world at large is doing-hs
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-11-12

ARCHIBALD DUNCAN. mention OF
whose sickness WAS made last week, and
who Was prostrate for about thirteen
months from spinal injury produced
by fall from tree, died on Thursday,
aged 46 years. A post mortem was held
by Drs. Alexander and Hewetson, W which
developed the fact that death ensued i'm
mediately from erysipelas. The funeral
took place on Friday; interment at
Union cemetery. Mr.. Duncan was a
much esteemed citizen, and his death is
greatly lamented by a wide circle of
friends
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-11-12

JOSEPH HOLMES, of New Athens, in
his October weather summary in the
Cadiz Republican. says that the highest
temperature was 75 on the first; lowest,
80 Oil the 25th; rain fell on - days, a
total of 5.15 incDes, which is two inches
above the average. The mean tempera+
ture of the month was degrees colder
than last year, and it was the coldest
Oct ober for many years. The mean tenn
perature of the 10 months of the year is
lower than since 1873
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-11-12
A Wonderful Discovery.

Consumptives and all who suffer from any
affection of the throat and lungs, can find a
certain cure in DR. Kings New Discovery for
consumption; thousands of permanent cures
verify the truth of this statement; no medi-
cine can show such a record of wonderful
cures; thousands of once hopeless sufferers
now gratefully proclaim they owe their lives
to this New Discovery. 1t will cost you
nothing to give it a trial. Free trial bottles
at Pattecsons drug store; large size 81.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-11-12

Col. ALEX. LAUGHLIN, the leading
spirit in Laughlin's Iron Mill. at Mar
tins Ferry, died suddenly from apoplexy.
in the mill on Thursday morning. De-
ceased for many years was prominentin in
the iron business in the Ohio valley, and
by perseverance and industry became a
successful manufacturer. His funeral
took place on Saturday from his resi-
dence in Wheeling.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-11-12
Never Give Up.

If you are suffering with low and depressed
spirits, loss of appetite, general debility, dis
ordered blood, weak constitution, headache
or any disease of bilious nature, by all
means procure a bottle of Electric Bitters;
you will be surprised to see the rapid i'm,
provement that will follow; you will be il
spired with new life; strength and activity
will return; pain and misery will cease and
henceforth you will rejoice in the praise OF
Electric Bitters. Sold at SOC abottle by Pat
terson u Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-11-12
An Answer Wanted.

Can any one bring US case of kidney or
liver complaint that Electric Bitte-s will not
speedily cure3 We say they cannot, as thous-
ands of cases already permanently cured and
who are daily recommending Electric Bitters,
will prove; Brigh's disease, diabetes, weak
back, or any urinary complaint quickly cured;
they purify the blood, regulate the bowels
and act directly on the diseased parts; every
bottle guaranteed. For sale by Patterson &
Sons, st. Clairsville, at SOC bottle
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-11-12
Very Remarkable Recovery.

MIR. George V. Willing, of Manchester,
Mich, writes: My wife has been almost helps
less for five years, so helpless that she could
not turn over in bed alone; she used two bot
ties of Electric Bitters, and is so much im-
proved that she is able now to do her own
work. Electric Bitters will do all that is
claimed for them; hundreds of testimonials
attest their great curative powers. Only 5Oc
a bottle at Pattersons'.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-11-12
BuckIen's Arnica saIve.

The best Salve in the world for cuts, bruises,
sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter,
chapped hands, chilblains, corns and all skin
eruptions, and positively cures piles OF no pay
required; it is guaranteed to give perfect sat
isfaction or money refunded; price 25c. per
box. For sale by PATTERSON q Sons, st.
Clairsville, Ohio 19-1
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-11-12

MATTHEW BOOTH, one of the Oldest
citizens of Wa,n township, died on the
9th ultimo., and his remains were in
TERED at Malaga on the following day.
Deceased was born in Saffordshire,
England. and came to this country in
1925. No purer or more patriotic man
ever lived in this county.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-11-12

MRS. MARY j. .NEFF. widow of the
late Jacob Neff, ST.. died at the residence
of her son-in-law in Harrison county on
Monday Of last week, aged about 70
years, and her remains were inferred at
Bethel, in this county, on Thursday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-11-12
AdminipistratOr's Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that in the Probate
In Court of Belmont county. Ohio, the under
signed was appointed and qualified as Adj
hintstrstors of the estate Of Henry P Neh,
decd. late of Belmont county.
All persons Indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment, and
those having claims against said estate will
present them, duly authenticated for settle>
ment. N. NJ. SCOTT,
IL 12-3t Administrator.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-11-12
Thousands Say So.

Mr.. T. w. Atkins, Girard, Kansas,
writes: "I never hesitate to recommend
your Electric Bitters to my customers,
they give more entire satisfaction and
are rapid sellers" Electric Bitters are
the purest and best medicine known, and
will positively cure Kidney and Liver
complaints. Purify the blood and regu-
late the bowels. No family can afford
to be without them. They will save
hundreds of dollars in doctors bills eve
ry year, Sold at fifty cents per bottle at
Pattersons' drug store.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-11-12

GEO. HERCULEs,of Martins Ferry, W no
was indicted by the grand jury, for bur-
g ary and larceny, but who is out on
bail, is in more trouble for attempting
to shoot man near Burlington, on Mon
day night.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-11-12
A Great Discovery.

Mr. VIM Thomas, of Newton, Iowa, says:
My wife has been seriously afflicted with a
cough for twenty-five years, and this spring
more seriously than before; she has used many
remedies without relief, and being urged to
try DR.. Kings New Discovery, did so with
most gratifying results; the first bottle reliev~
ed her very much, and the second bottle has
absolutely cured her; she has not had so good
health for thirty years. Trial bottles free at
Pattersons' drug store; large size 81.