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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-03
Memorial Service.

At half PAST one o'clock, Tuesday, the
time appointed for the funeral of Vice
President Hendricks, the court house
bell and the bells of all the churches of
st. Clairsyille, rang out in measured
notes. as mark of respect TO the memo
ry of the dead Vice President, and at
two o'clock the people assembled with>
out regard to party affiliations, in the
Presbyterian church, and paid proper
tribute to the departed statesman. The
church was draped in the sombre hablli-
ments of mourning, and over the pulpit
hung large picture of the deceased,
which was fringed with black, while
over it there was heavy drapery, from
which miniature American flags dropped
as if in sorrow over the death of the
second officer of the nation.
The Rev. Robert Alexander presided.
The choir sang AN appropriate selection
which was followed by scripture read
ing; after which Rev. Alexander delivt
cred a memorial address of some length,
dwelling upon the virtues OF the late
Vice President, and commencing his ex
ample to the young meu. He was f0l>
lowed by the Rev. w. II. Haskell, who
expressed his entire sympathy with the
objects of the meeting. and made brief
but timely address. J. B. Smith, Esq.
of BellAlre, L. w. Emerson and j. w.
Shannon, Esqs, also made happy re-
marks upon the life aud character of
Mr. Hendricks.
Prayer by Rev. Alexander followed
the choir and congregation sang Amer
ica," the Rev. W. III. Haskell pronounced
the benediction, and st. Clairsville's part
in the solemn ceremonies. consequent on
the funeral of the Vice President, was
0Vpr
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-03
Wonderful.

From the Pittsburgh Dispatch, Sept. 25th, 1880.
every seldom do we read of an actual
case of recovery, where hope had Alto
gether been lost, to parallel that which
was Monday investigated by Dispatch
reporter, who had heard in various quar-
tiers persons talking to their friends of a
cure, seemingly little short of marvellous,
that had been performed. The plain facts
in the case referred to, without exaggera-
ton, are these, as they were learned from
the mother of the young man, his pastor
and other persons well known in the COM
munity
William Lincoln Curtis is the name
of the young man in question. He is now
employed at H. K. Porter g. Co.'s loco
motive works in Pittsburgh, Pa. A year
ago he resided with his mother on Grant
street About that time he went to bed
one evening with violent pain in his
shoulder, the result, he thougtY of cold.
The next morning the shoulder was
greatly swollen, the pain was intense, and
aches were felt all through his system.
His case was speedily developed into
violent form of chronic rheumatism,
among the first notable features of which
was the paralysis of his left arm.
''He gradually grew worse, and in few
months the elbow and knee joints and
both ankles became enormously enlarged.
In March last the cheek bones began to
enlarge, and upon his left side particu-
larly, spreading his face out of all resem-
blance to his former self. The pain in all
his joints became intense; fever, with its
deteriorating effects, was now added, and
he became rapidly reduced to the semblance of
n skeleton, while vitality reached its lowest
possible condition, and his sufferings were of
such an indiscribable character that those who
most loved him sometimes thought it would be
better if he was called away. At this time
physicians well known in Pittsburgh informed
his parents that they could give no hopes of
recovery.
The young man finally commenced taking
that wonderful medicine, PERUNA. In two
weeks quite change for the better, was per-
ceptbe. In six weeks all the enlargement had
been reduced completely, while in spirits and
strength the patient was quite well as he had
ever been in his life. Nearly three weeks ago
he resumed work machinist at his old place,
able to perform much labor as everi his life.
"The mother of Willie Curtis, in stating all
these facts, said 'Indeed, 1 can not look upon
the cure much less than as miracle. do not
hesitate in sounding the praise of PERUNA, and
in recommending it to all my friends'"
The pastor of the church where the young
attended Sabbath school was visited, and
he readily confirmed the facts of the deformed
and of the doctors having given him up. He
was greatly surprised at his improved condition.
Said he, :" If he had not spoken, would not
have known him.,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-03

The annual report of the Comptroller
of the Currency repeats the suggestion
made by Comptroller Knox last year,
that safety fund" be accumulated in
the Treasury in anticipation of the re-
tirement. by redemption, of the bonds
now held as security for national bank
notes. This fund, it is shown, might be
collected without expressing the banks
OF injuriously affecting any public inter
est, by applying it to the gains resulting
from the loss or destruction of bank
notes and the existing tax on circula-
tioR; together with the interest on the
bank note redemption fund,now amount
ing to S39,O0O.OOO. Until the scarcity
of bonds becomes serious impedlment,
this fund, it is shown, might be used as
security in part for bank notes, dispens-
ing with certain percentage of the
existing bond security.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-03

Now COMES the new drug, cocaine, and
claims its victims, and demonstrates that
in Its effects it is as bad or worse on the
babitual user, than morphine, or chloral,
or like preparations. The sad story is
that leading medical practitioner, DIR.
Charles d. Bradley, experimental with
the new remedy in his own person, and
became slave to its use. While under
its influence he tried the stuff on his
wife and four children, and on SATURDAY y
the whole family, hopeless mental and
physical wrecks, we're taken before court
to be committed to lunatic asylum.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-03
NeignbOrhOOd Notes.

Freeport, Moorefield and Washington
townships, Harrison county, have form
ed teachers association.
Mrs. John Hines. of Tippecanoe, Har
rison county, was fatally shot by her
SOD. who was playing with pistol.
Caldwell has set the date for their
next fair-September 10, 16 and II. 1886.
A petition is being circulated in Noble
county asking Cor the removal of Phine>
as Pease, as Receiver of the c. & NJ. rail
road, on the ground that he discriminates
in freight rates in favor of the Standard
Oil Co.
The trial of Capt. J. B. Ferguson, of
Cambridge, indicted for emoeZzlement,
is set for to-day, December 3.
The Toledo Glass Sand Co, of which
Cam bridge capitalists are leading stock
holders. will erect glass works at once.
TIE Weisner block, ,Beailsvlle,i in which
is tile large store of Jeffers Bros, was
destroyed by fire Thursday. All insnr>
ed. The same block was burned about
year ago.
A mob of masked men in Steubenville
called at the house of James Costun,
early ON Friday morning, and demanded
that he quit work in the Jefferson iron
works. He said he would not, when 80
shots were fred into the house, fortu
nately no one being hurt The striking
nailers denounce the mob.
The Steubenville bottle works, which
have been idle for long time, have
been sold to Pittsburgh parties for $4,000
They will be enlarged and have 200 men
at work ny April.
New Philadelphia will bore for natu
raj gas.
Quaker City children are having a
siege of chicken pox.
A 2h year old son of Robert Logan,
of near Londonderry, Guernsey county
was burned to death on the 10th ult.-
Open CRATE.
The King Bridge Co. has brought suit
in Monroe cosnnon pleas, against the
commissioners, for balance due on the
Clsrington bridge.
John W. Compton. of Nottingham
township. Harrison county, had leg
broken in Two places while telling tim
Der.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-03

SENATOR SHERMAN, when asked to
talk about Ohio politics, by New York
Tribune reporter, said it would hardly
be proper for him to say much at time
when the Legislature was about to meet
to elect his successor. He expressed the
opinion, however, that the Republicans
would win the Hamilton county con-
tests, and that the Democrats were seek
ing to get control of the Senate in order
to prevent the repeal of certain meas
ures passed by their Legislature. He
added: "The bloody shirt hasn't been
waved yet in this country, but if the
Democrats really want it waved they
can be accommodated. They will wish
it had never been called up, if they de
mand it."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-03

ALTHOUGH Gen. Grant was a native
of Ohio, and the most distinguished cit
izen of bis country, when the great com
mander died, Gov Hoadly did not think
it worth while to issue a proclamation
Neither was there any arrangements
made by which Ohio was represented at
the funeral of the statesman and sol>
dier. Mark the difference. No sooner
had the death of Vice President Hend-
ricks been announced, than Ohio's Gov
ernor issued proclamation, and be and
his staff attended the funeral We do
not object to the respect shown Mr.
Hendricks by Hoadly, but simply cons
pare his acts on the occasion to his con
duct upon the occasion of the death of
Gen. Grant, as indicating the true char
acter of the tool of the Coal Oil gang.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-03

THE funeral of Vice President Hend =
ricks, a full account of whose death will
be found on the first page of this paper
occurred at Indianapolis on Tuesday
The Presidents Cabinet, Committees
from both Houses of Congress, the Gov
ernors Of several States and their Staffs.
ex-President Hayes, and many distin-
guished citizens and soldiers, including
Gems. Sherman and Schofeld, besides the
people of his own State assembled to
bear their parts in consigning to the
tomb the body of the second highest Of
6cer in the Nation. The funeral cere-
monies were simple but imposing, in
keeping With the plain and undemon-
strative life of the deceased. The body
was was laid to rest in the grave at
Crown Hill cemetery.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-03
UNIONTOWN.

SACRAMENT was dispensed at the q
P. church. The pastor was assisted by
DR.. Mcclure. OF Wheeling. and Rev. G. 5
Hsckett preached on Friday. There
we're accessions to the church, by
certificate and 5 by profession. Bap'
tisms-James William, infant of Mary
Mary and Wm. T. Caldwell; George
Franklin, infant of Jennie and Oscar
Stevens; Roy Bruce, infant of Emma
and Frank Spencer; also two adults on
profession of faith.
MRS. E. HUTCHIsoN, nee Simpson, OF
Morristown, u lady of intelligence and
an active worker in the Mission cause
paid our town brief visit on business
relating to Mission work few days
since Those who met her regretted
that her stay among them was so brief
and wish her the fullest measure OF
success in the good cause.
Mr.. AND MRS. LEE HAYS have a
pretty little boy baby that they would
not exchange for any three-year cid boy
in Richland township. He hasn't been
have concluded to keep him, and the
knowledge of this new treasure did not
prevent Mr.. Hays from eating double
amount of Thanksgiving turkey, and of
course feeling doubly thankful after.
ward.
OUR good fortune on Thanksgiving
day was an invitation from Rev. Slater
Brown and family, of Colerain, to enjoy
their Thanksgiving with them and their
guests. The table fairly groaned with
its weight of good things, cooked and pre-
pared in the best manner. Prominent
above all was the excellent turkey with
its Accomplishments of cranberry sauce
and celery-surrOunding was every
deliracy that could be found to add to the
bountiful feast. The table arrangement
was very nice indeed. The day was
pleasantly spent, as the family is CON-
posed of persons of intelligence and cul
ture. Many fine paintings the work of
Miss Ada were criticised and admired,
and the fancy needle work of Miss Mary
and Ada was noted and appreciated by
the lady guests. AD invitation extend>
ed by Rev. Brownis a guarantee of
kindly greeting, genuine hospitality and
pleasant and enjoyable time. We ten
der our cordial thanks to our kind
friends, and wish for them many happy
returns of days as pleasant as they
caused our Thanksgiving day to prove
for us.
PEKsoNAL.-Rev W. R. Thompson, of
Allegheny, returned home to enjoy
Thanksgiving with his family and was
at church on Friday.-Our friend Mr..
J. C. Bell, we are sorry to stale, is suf
fering from the effects of a sprained
back. Mr. Josiah Beall has returned
from a brief visit to friends at Pitts
burgh.-Miss Craig, of Iowa, is visiting
her relatives in this vieinity.-Mrs Wm.
Abel is quite ill,-Mrs Irwin. of Chari-
ton, Iowa, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs
Nathaniel Taylor. H.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-03
MARRIED.

LYNN-CHAPMAN-O the 18th ult,
at the residence of the officiating min
lister, Elder G. w. Todd. Hendrys>
burgh, Ohio, Mr.. John II. Lynn and
Miss Katie A. Chapman, all of Bel
mont county.
GRAHAM-DEVAULT-On the 18th
uIt, by Rev. I. j. Milford, Mr.. John NJ
kGraham and Mise Matte a. Deva ult,
all of Belmont county.
HARRIS S-MALIN-On the 26th ult,
by Rev. J. Day, assisted by Rev. I. J
Milford, at the home of the brides
father, Mr.. Harry r. Harris and Miss
Lena E. Malin, both of Pennington
Belmont county, o.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-03

ONE of the chief subjects of discussion
in political circles is, who shall fill the
place made vacant by the death OF Vice
President Hendricks. A Republican
majority in the Senate insures the Sc
lection of a man of that faith and it only
remains for the caucus of Senators TO
name a candidate who shall be chosen.
Several names are spoken of in connec>
ton with the position, chief among them,
Edmunds, Logan and Sherman. The
contest probably lies between Messrs.
Logan and Sherman, with the former in
the lead. Neither of these distinguished
statesmen. owing to the peculiar circum-
stances prevailing, are anxious to as
sumo the duties of the office, but should
either of them be chosen he will ill it
with credit Ohio people of course,
would be glad to see their great Senator
as President of the Senate, but many in
cline to the opinion that be would be of
more service to the country on the floor
of that body and in its committee rooms.
The law covering the succession in
case Of vacancy in the Presidency, al
though frequently quoted during the
past few years, does not seem to be gem
orally understood. By the act of March
l, 1892, it was provided that in case of =
removal, death, resignation or inability
both of the President and Vice Presi
dent of the United States, the President
of the Senate pro tempore, and in case
there shall be no President of the Senate,
then the Speaker of the House of Repre-
sentatlves for the time being, shall act
as President of the United States until
the disability be removed or President
shall be elected. 1t also eIacts that,
Whenever the offices of President and
Vice President shall both become va
cant, the Secretary of State shall forth>
with cause a notification thereof to be
made to the Executive of every State,
and shall alsu cause the same to be pub
lshed in ut least one of the newspapers
published in eaah State, specifying that
electors of the President of the United
States shall be appointed or chosen in
the several States within thirty-four
days preceding the first Wednesday in
December ION The Tuesday next after
the first Monday in the month of No>
or of 1SASl than
suing provided, there shall be the space
of two months between the date Of such
notification and the said first Wednes-
day in December; but if there shall not
be the space of two months between the
date of such notification and the first
Wednesday in December, and il the term
for which the President and Vice Presi+
dent last in office were elected shall not
expire on the Sd day of March next en-
suing, then Secretary Of State shall spe-
city in the notification that the electors
shall be appointed or chosen within "a
days preceding the first Wednesday in
December Cor the Tuesday next after
the first Monday of November Act
1S45,D in the year next ensuing, within
at which tins the electors shall act
curdingly be appointed or chosen, and
the electors shall meet and give their
votes on the said first Wednesday in
December, and the proceedings and du
ties of the said electors and others shall
be pursuant to the directions prescribed
in this act.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-03

On the night before the fall election
in 1884, Police Lieutenant Nike Mullen
went to the house of John Venable in
Cincinnati and arrested over one hun
dred colored men who were kept under
lock aud key until the polls had closed
the next day, and then released without
trial. Principally on Venable's. testi-
mony Mullen was sent to Jail for viola-
ting the election law, but was afterward
pardoned out by President Cleveland
Venable had incurred the enmity of the
gang, who threatened and waylaid him.
and assailed him at his owA house until
he fired revolver at them in self-ds
fense. After a most bitter and partisan
prosecution be has been sent to the
penitentiary. VeDable is q colored mau
and his prosecutors, including Mullen.
are all Democratic strikers who have
brought to bear all the powers of the
gang of Democratic repeatsrs and ballot
box manipulators,n now endeavoring to de-
fraud the people Of the State and the
city of Cincinnati out of their rightful
representation in tho Legislature. This
is but single specimen Of the methods
by which this miserable gang deals with
its victims. Is 1t any wonder that the
people of the Queen City are crying out
for relief.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-03

THE Dayton Journal has caused con-
siderable of rumpus among the Bour-
bons by the following paragraph in its
notice Of Vice President Hendricks:
Before the Democratic rebellion Mr..
Hendricks was DemecraG of the old
type. During the rebellion he was A
vicious Copperhead, and, on account of
his ability and influence, was danger
Gus enemy to his country. No man who
was patriot during the times that tried
the souls of patriotic men can respect
him or his memory"
Over the new-mads grave of the dead
Wee President, it is pleasant to refer
to his purity in social and private life,
aud to mis- incorruptibility 10 public life.
But history will assign him place with
me- of the Vallandigham type rather
than with the patriots of the Jack
Brough and David Todd school.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-03

THE proprietors of ElY's Cream Balm don't
claim it to be a cure~sll, but sure remedy for
catsrrh, colds in the head and hay fever; it is
not liquid or snuff, but is easily applied
with the finger; it gives relieve at once; price
SOC. have had nasal catarrah for ten years
so bad that there were great sores in my nose,
and one place was eaten through; got Ely's
Cream Balm; two bottles did the work; my
nose and head is we'll l feel like another man
&C. s. McMillen, SibleY, Jackson county,
Mo. 10 3-2t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-03

SHOULD the decision of the circuit
court finally prevail, nine Republican
and one Democratic Representative and
four Republican Senators. will represent
Hamilton county in the Ohio Legisla+
ture. But the supreme court has not
vet had its say.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-03
A Great Discovery.

Mr. VIM Thomas, of Newton, Iowa, says:
My wife has been seriously afflicted with 6
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 al
Pattersons' drug store; large size 81.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-03

THE Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday,
rendered decision in the Daggett ha-
beas corpus case brought up from Clint
cinnati, discharging the defendant, and
holding the Cincinnati and Cleveland
election registration law to be uncoR-
stitutional. The decision of the court
is unanimous. Judge McIlvaine was
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-03
Administrators Notice

NOTICE is hereby given that in the Probate
~ Court OF Belmont county, Ohio, the under
signed was appointed and qualified as Admin
istrator of the estate OF Nancy j. Long, de>
ceased, 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 pay
nent. JOHN LONG,
3S>3t Administrator.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-03

IT is given out that Clevelsnd's mes
sage will be an unusually readable one.
1t will need to have about three columns
out of the six devoted to the discussion
of prize tights, base ball or rink skating
to make it take.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-03
BuckIen's Arnica SaIve.

The best Salve in the world for cuts. bruises,
sores, ulcers. salt rheum, fever sores, tetter,
chapped hands, chilbains, 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 g. Sons, St.
Clairsville, Ohio 2 1911
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-03

THE New York Sun wants the De-
nocrscy to stop quarreling with the
President about the offices. 1t is posi-.
BILE that the Sun wants to monopoliZe
the business.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-03

IT will not disappoint you; it is the best ar
ticle known for purifying the blood and build
ing up the health and strength; for 25 years
erysipelas broke out in blotches on my face;
found no cure until used Parker's Tonic two
years ago; it is the medicine for NEE. G.
HI. 123-4t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-03

Henry Mason, the negro who killed
J. R. Hammersly, white. with an aX.near
Campbell G. H.. W. Va, week ag, ,
was taken from Jail Monday. by moi,
hanged to tree and his body riddled
with bullets.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-03

Auditor of State kiesse wetter, charg-
ed with shooting with intent to kill w J
Elliott on November s, at Columbus, O.,
waived preliminary hearing and was
bound over to the grand jury in the sum
of S500
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-03
Thursday, Dec. 3, 1885.

GENERAL LOGAN says in an interview.
that be has not asked for nor made any
effort to obtain the position of presiding
officer of the Senate. The General can
afford to allow his friends to do the talk
iny
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-03
Administrators Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that In the Probate
~ Court Of Belmont county, Ohio, the UNDER
signed was appointed and qualified as Ad-
mintstrator of the estate OF John A. Huffman,
deceased, late of said county.
All persons indebted to said estate are re,
quested to make immediate payment, and
those having claims agsinst said estate Will
present them duly authentic Ted for settle
ment. WILLIAM P, HUFFMAN.
IL l9-3t Administrator.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-12-03
BARBER,s ITCH CURED.

1 have been selling your Cutieura Remedies
for the last six years, and find that they giv'
universal satisfaction; they cured me of a Sc
we're case of barber's iIch when other remedies
failed. W. U. ANDREWS,
Cortland o. Druggist,