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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-05-15
A timely . use of hop
Bltters will keep whole family
In robust h9alth a yaar nj liffIa pns

TO produce real genuine sleep and
child-like repose all night, take little
hop bitters on retiring.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-05-15

On the first of next July, the following
new regulations in postal affairs will
fol,a anaok.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-06-11
legal Notice.

CARAH A. ROBINSON, whose residence
- is unknown, will take notice, that on the
I'd day of June, 1885, Samuel Hilles, as
administrator of the estate of Richard Frances,
filed his petition in the probate court of Bel
mont county, Ohio, against the above named
party and others, praying for authority to
sell, for the purpose Of paying debts of said
deceased, the following described real estate,
to~wit:
Situate in the township of Warren, county
of Belmont and state of Ohio, and described as
follows: Beginning for the same at a stone
planted, being the northeast corner of the
north half of the northeast quarter of section
I6, township and range 6; thence north Sl.l5
poles to the northeast corner of said section;
thence west 87.63 poles to a stone; thence
north $3.50 poles to a stone planted in the
public road; thence north 741aa0 west zoos poles
to stone; thence west 1916 poles to stone;
thence south $50 west 44.80 poles to a stone;
thence south 38.23 poles to stone, being the
northwest corner of parcel of land conveyed
by the Browns to KeliOn Hager; thence with
the said Hager's land south 69340 east 1880
poles to stone; thence south 2512o east "a. go
poles to a stone; thence north 1872 east Al 80
poles to a stone; thence south 40 east $3.50
poles to a stone. and thence east so poles to
"
the same more or less, and being the same land
conveyed to said decedent in his lifetime by
Moses Brown and wife, by deed recorded in vol
ume 35 page, lS9 of records of deeds of said
county: excepting from said tract the parcel sold
by said decedent in his lifetime to one Robert
Cowen, by deed dated the 29th of March, 1878,
and recorded in volume 20, page 50 of the rec
ord of deeds of said county of Belmont, and
described as follows: Situate in the township,
county and state aforesaid, and being part of
the northeast quarter of section 49, township
8 and range 6: Beginning for the same at the
northeast corner of the northeast quarter of
section Is, township and range 6, and run
ming thence west 81 SO rods to a stone planted;
thence south 1852 rods to stone planted
thence south $3.50 east 24.6O rods; thence
north 1870 east Al 80 rods to a stone planted;
thence south 40 east $3.50 rods to a stone
planted; thence east 34.S0 rods to a stone
planted; thence north 81 Is rods to the place
of beginning, containing "a acres and 1917
perches, more or less. Also, the use of the
road now used in getting out of said premises
to the public road, leaving of said original tract
351I acres, more or less.
Said party is required to answer on or be-
fore the 1st day of August, 1885.
SAMUEL HILLES, Admir-.
@. W. Carroll, Atty for Prff. 11-6t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-06-11
High School Commencement.

The Twelfth Annual Commencement
of the St ClsirSville High School took
place in Welday's 5 Hall, on Thursday eve
ming of last week, and as is usual on
such occasions, the building WAS crowd
ed to its utmost capacity. by the friends
of the graduates and others interested
IN our public schools. The stage was
neatly arranged and was tianked on eli
ther side by fragrant flowers. The class
motto, THE end is not yet" in letters
: of gold, hung over the front of the stage,
while Glass of 1885" appeared in the
background.
Shortly after o'clock the class, con-
sisting Of the following young ladies
and gentlemen, preceded by Assistant
Superintendent R. NJ. Collins, entered
the Hall, and took their places on the
stage, viz: Misses Jessie l.. hutchinson,
Efie N. Garrison, Emma NJ. Clark, Ad-
da E. Sutton, Laura Close and Bertha
Hunt, and Messrs. S. B. Colby and Phil
Fl. Close. Owing to the illness of Miss
Nellie L. SedWick, she was unable to be
present.
Prof. T. E. Orr, of Bridgeport, because
of the unfortunate accident to Superin-
tendent Waters, and who had gener-
ously assisted Prof. Collins in the clos
ing work of the school, presented the
class in brief and fitting address, after
which the following program was rem
dered, interspersed with some excellent
music by Meister Bros. orchestra, of
Bridgeport:
Prayer, Rev. W. II. Haskell; essay, Years
steal away with silent feet Miss Hutchinson;
essay, The web Of our life, Miss Garrison; es-
say, Words, Miss Clark; oration, The stars
keep their secrets, Mr.. Colby; essay, we rise
by the things that are under feet, Miss Sutton;
essay, Something yet to be cleaned Miss
Close; essay, Another leaf of finished time we
turn Miss Hunt; essay, go forth to meet the
shadOwy Future without fear and with a manly
heart Miss Sedwick; grafton, Success crowns
our labors, Mr.. Close.
Prof. Collins read the essay of Miss
Sed wick.
At the conclusion of the delivery of
the several exercises Rev. Robert Alex
ander made practical and sensible ad-
dress to the class, and on behalf of the
Board of Education delivered the diplo-
mas, after which the benediction was
pronounced by Rev. Thomas BaIph. and |
the members of the class of 1885 were
congratulated by numerous friends upon
the completion of their studies in the
public schools.
Without particularizing we may say
that the character of the essays and the
Orations reflected much credit upon the
class, and demonstrated that they had
been under the tutorage of careful and
painstakiDgs instructors.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-06-11


Mrs. ANNA G. PATTON, relict of the
late VIM. Patton, residing about four
mile: north invest of this place. after lin
gering illness died on Friday afternoon,
aged IA years. Deceased was a native
of Lancaster county, Pa, near Bird>in>
Hand>Tayern, but removed to this
county with her parents when about
twelve years of age. A family of nine
children, viz: Mrs. Maggie Robb, iberia,
Ohio, Hon. John Patton, Mrs. Eleanor
Stevens, Ashland county, Ohio, Alexan
der Patton, sSprinptield, O., Jas. P, Geo
M, c. W., W. L., and Thos. L., and two
brothers VIM. and Samuel Clark, are
bereft by her death. She was dutiful
wife, affectionate mother and loving
sister. The funeral took place on Tues
day at two o'clock, on which occasion
religious services were conducted by
ReVs. Scouller and Balph. Interment at
Unity,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-06-11
Probate Court,

NOTICE is hereby given that the follow
IN ing named administrators, executors,
guardians and assignees have filed in my Office,
at st. Clsirsville, their accounts and vouchers
for settlement, to>wit:
George 1ddings, admir- of Jos Iddings, decd.
Isaac Booth, assignee of Butte & Dunlap,
assignors.
Isaac Booth, admir- of John Beardmore,
deceased.
Nathaniel Taylor, guardian of Sarah q.
Michener, imbecile.
Oliver Swaney, execztor of John Turk,
deceased.
Nathan Young, executor of Robt Frizzell,
deceased.
Harvey Danford, guardian of Lou L Evans,
minor.
James Tallman, executor of Thomas G
Smith, deceased.
John F Davis, guardian Of John Jackson,
minor.
VIM B Waddell, guardian of Louie Muir
ply, minor.
VIM B Waddell, guardian of Jennie Muir
ply, minor.
James N Kirk, executor of Mahlon Kirk,
deceased.
Henderson Hays, administrator of James
McNsry, deceased.
ton, deceased.
VIM Workman, executor Of John Feeley,
deceased
Allen Floyd, trustee of James Crew.
Alfred Bethel, executor Of John Mccall,
deceased.
wv Walton, assignee Of Mrs E Richey,
assignor.
Milton McConnaughey, guardian of Mamie
Taylor, minor.
Milton McConnaughey, guardian Of Harry
Taylor, minor.
Milton McConnaughey, guardian Of Charles
Taylor, minor.
James w Beck, guardian of Porter Beck,
minor.
All the above will be for examination and
settlement on the Goth day of June, 1885.
ISAAC 81. GASTON,
AIT Probate Judge.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-06-11
Yourself and Neigh eors.

Mrs. F. N. C1wen and daughter. OF
Flushing. were over last week will
friends. They returned Saturday accom-
panied by Mrs. John Barton and dauyh-
ter. Miss Laura Pratt, who will spend d
week there.
Miss Emma Cochran, of Bellaire
came up on Monday 10 spend few days
with St. Clairsville friends.
Ms. John Lentz and wife. of Colum-
bus, spent portion of last week at his
mothers home, near Louisville, and
came down to our Commencement on
Thursday evening.
Robinson Frazier, Esq, of Atchison,
Kans., was on a visit last week to his
brother James Frazier, Esq, north of
town.
MIR. George Brown, the jeweler, and
daughter, Miss Lulu returned from New
York on Saturday.
Col. E. holloway, Special Pension
Examiner of Pensions, was in town
Tuesday, looking up some pension cases.
John T. Lane, Esq, travelling agent
of the B. & o. Company, was in town
yesterday. on business for his company.
Miss Clara Alexander, daughter of
Rev. Robert Alexander, is one of the
class at Washington Seminary, who
will graduate next week.
Mr.. Henry Rose and wife of Bing>
hampton, n. Y, drove out from Wheel
ing on Sabbath and stopped for brief
time with their friends Mr.. and Mrs. j
L. Burt.
Mrs. Lib Carroll, of Bellaire, has been
visiting friends in town during the past
week
Mr.. and Mrs John Theaker, of Cole
rain township, started on a visit to
friends in Iowa last week.
MIR. Henry Lash, of Colerain, is pros
pecting In Kansas.
Mr.. A. G. Darrah, accompanied by
Miss Matte Darrah, started to WASH
Ington City on pleasure jaunt, on Sat
lrday.
The new wife of our former young
townsman, Charley Clark, now of Co.
umbus. is visiting the family of Mr.. T.
3. Clark.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-06-11
Notice to Contractors.

SEALED proposals will be received at the
- Office of the clerk OF the board of educa-
ton of Colersin township, Belmont county,
Ohio, until 12 o'clock noon, on the 11th day
of July, 1885, for building school house at
Maynard, in said township, according to the
plans and specifications on file in said office,
and also at the office of the justice of the peace
at Maynard. Each bid must contain the
name of every person interested in the same
and be accompanied by sufficient guaranty
of some disinterested person, that, if the bid
is accepted, contract will be entered into,
and the performance of it properly secured.
The bid for each kind of material called for
by the specifications must be stated separately,
and the price Of esch given, and the price of
labor must also be separately stated. None
but the lowest responsible bid will he accepted,
and the board may reject all bios.
By order of the board of education.
Aid P. II. JOB, Clerk.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-06-11
An ImpOrtant Discoverv.

The most important discovery is that
which brings the most good to the grea-
test number; DR. Kings New Discovery
for consumption, coughs and colds will
preserve the health and save life, and is
IA 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 WOO
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, 1885-06-11

PROF. G. w. ELLIOTT, formerly of our
public school, closed a very successful
years work in the public schools at New
comerstown, week before last, and the
Index gives a three-column account of
the commencement exercises. In refer
ring to the school, the Index says: "Our
school has continued full abreast with
the best. Prof. Elliott has proven him
self an able superintendent, fine citizen
and consistent christian. He may ac-
cept the assurance that he will enter
upon his duties of the coming year with
the hearty support of the community"
A pleasing episode on commencement
evening was the appearance, at the close
of the exercises, of Prof. John T. Duff.
the predecessor of Prof. Elliott upon the
stage, and the presentation, on behalf of
the graduating class of 1885, of a pack
age of handsome presents to Supt. Elliott.
Prof. Elliott has been re-employed for
next year. His numerous friends here
will be pleased to note his prosperity
and success.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-06-11

THE members of the High School
gave an elegant reception to the gradu>
ating class of 1885 in School Hall, on
Friday evening. Neat caris of invita-
tion we're sent out 10y the committee in
charge OF the matter, and in response ID
large company assembled to participate
in the affair. The evening was spent in
social enjoyment. Delicious ice cream
and cake were served in the recitation
rooms, and everything passed off as
pleasantly as though the young folks
were adopts in the business. Those in
attendance are greatly indebted to the
young ladies and gentlemen Of the High
School for very pleasant evenings en-
ioYment.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-06-11
SHERlFFS SALE.
BELMONT ooMmoN PLEAS.
James Lewis
James NJ. Woodcock, ct al.


James NJ. Woodcock, ct al.
DURSUANT 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, on
Monday, June 29th, 1885,
Ats o'clock a. m, the following described
real estate, tO-wit.
Situate in the village of Bridgeport, county
Of Belmont, state of Ohio, and known as the
foundry property of WeodcOck & Bro, and
the homestead of said grantors. The foundry
property is described as follows: being part
Of lot number seven as originally laid out in
the town of Bridgeport, beginning at the
northeast corner Of said lot number seven;
thence westwardly along the turnpike road
sixty>siX feet; thence southwardly parallel
with the street on the eastern boundary of said
lot until it strikes Indian or Wheeling creek;
thence down said creek to said street on the
eastern boundary, and thence northwardly
with the line of said street to the place of be-
ginning, being of the uniform width of sixty
six feet, and being the same property con-
veyed BY Noah Zane to Andrew Patterson
and by Andrew Patterson to James A. Gray,
and by James A. Gray and wife to James and
Samuel Woodcock, by deed dated September
14th, 1865, recorded in volume 81, page 20
and II of the records of deeds Of Belmont
county.
The said homestead ls described IS follows,
to>wit: Being lot number eighty-se seven, as
known and designated on the plat of Zane's
addition to the said village of Bridgeport,
being the same premises on which the grantee
resides, on the south side of the National
road, bounded on the east by lot Of Joseph
Roger, on the south by lands of Lucinda
Harrah, and on the west by lot of Henry's
heirs.
Appraised-First described tract, $500;
second described tract, $500.
5 2S-td LEROY G. SEDWICK.
Geo. Duncan, Plff's Atty. Sheriff.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-06-11

Mr. JAS FRAZIER and daughter, Miss
Mary, go to Dresden Tomorrow to cele-
brate the S5th birthday of his brother
Samuel, who lives near that place. 1t
is expected that all of the surviving
members of Mr.. Frazier's family-six
brothers and two sisters-will be pres
ent on that occasion-Robinson, of
AtchiSon, Kans., Robert,o of Bethany. Mo-,
William, of near GAINESVILLE, Hamilton,
of Beaver, Pa, James, of this place, and
Samuel, and the sisters, Margaret Bell,
of near GAINESVILLE, and ROsanna Davis,
of Mt. Vernon. Ohio,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-06-11
A Sad DeafhG

In Philadelphia recently at coroner's
inquest over the body of a child, the jury
returned verde that death was caused
by the administration of a patent cough
syrup. containing morphia; DR.. Sam1 K.
Cox, of Washington, states that not one
cough medicine in ten is free from this
objection after careful analyses and prac-
tical tests he endorses Red Star Cough
Cure as being purely vegetable, absolute>
ly free from opiates, ,poisons and narcotics.
He regards it as most happy and valu.
able discovery.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-06-11
Notice to Builders.

SEALED proposals will be received at the
= office of the clerk of the board of educa>
ton of Union township, Belmont county,
Ohio, until IL o'clock NJ, July II, 1885, for
materials and building Brick School House
30x34, in joint sub district number z, accord-
ing to plans and specifications on file in said
office. Bids must be in accordance with sec
ton 39SS, Ohio school laws. The board re~
serve the right to reject any or all bids.
By order CT board of Education.
w. A. FENTON, TIP. Clerk,
Morristown, O. 8 611-5t Union township.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-06-11

OFFENSIVE partiSans, the New York
Tribune thinks, are the men who care
more for their private interests than for
the success of principle which in-
wolves the swelfare of the nation. Mr.
Cleveland cannot but he convinced, in
his private mind. that such men are lit
for no trust, and qualified for service
under no party.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-06-11
An End 40 Rome Screaming.

Edward Shepherd, of Harrisburg, H.,
says: Having received so much bedeit
from Electric B tters, l feel it my duty
to let suffering humanity know it; have
had running sore on my leg for eight
years; my doctors told me l would have
to have the bone scraped or leg amputa+
ted; used instead three bottles of Elec-
trio Bitters and seven boxes Bucklen's s
Arnica Salve, and my leg is now sound
and WELL Electric Bitters are sold at
so cents bottle and Bucklen's Arnica
SalYe at 25c per box by Patterson s. Sous.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-06-11

\ LAW was passed in the recent legis-
Iature commpelling the counties to pay
for the clothing of their insane patients
kept in insane' asylums, and making it
the duty of the county auditor TO collect
such money from the friends of the in~
sane. Such law to lake effect February
18th, 1886.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-06-11
SHEEP shearing has been going on fo

SHEEP shearing has been going on for
sometime past, and it is estimated that
in this wool district, which includes
Harrison, Belmont and Jefferson counties
in Ohio, and the Panhandle counties in
". Va, and Washington county, Pa,
there will be for sale 100000 pounds.
AS far as can be ascertained the price
will probably be 30 cents per pound, but
it is thought that the farmers will hold
on for at least 35 cents. The market east
is yet dull and not satisfactory, and man
ufacturers cannot see their way clear to
buy at these rates. es.-Steubenville Press.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-06-11

A HANDSOME invitation to the Twelfth
Annual Commencement of the st. Clairs-
vile High School, was received at this
Office yesterday. The programme of the
exercises is one of literary merit and is
neatly gotten up by the Belmont Chron-
Wheeling Register.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-06-11

FROM the Superintendent's report for
the week ending June 3, we sea that
there were 1918 pupils belonging to the
BellHire schools. The highest number
in attendance in any one day during the
past year was 1919.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-06-11

THE weather was changeable enough
on Monday to suit the most capricious.
In the forenoon the Thermometer mark
ed so degrees, while in the evening it
had fallen to 40 degrees-a difference of
40 degrees in twelve hours. On Wednes-
day morning there was considerable
frost, but no injury is reported as re-
sulting in this locality.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-06-11

CONTRACTOR W. J. MCLAIN went to
Greensburg, Ind, last week, and pur
chased limestone for the base course of
the new court house, three feet high,
steps, portico floor, coping, door sills and
imposts. The Greensburg limestone is
of beautiful blue tint, and is said to be
a superior quality of stone.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-06-11

As Mr.. JOHN COPELAND, of near East
Richland, was on his way horseback to
this place, on Tuesday morning, the ami
NAL stumbled and fell upon him, produ =
cling painful injury of the knee, and
otherwise bruising his person. The
horse was also considerably injured.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-06-11

BENZ. JACKSON, formerly of this vicin-
ity, died on Monday of last week from
general debility, aged 80 years, at Marys-
vile, Mo, where he has resided for 10
years past. He was well-known in this
county, having been resident OF Lodys-
vile and Fairview, and for many years
colporteur of the American bible society.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-06-11

A LETTER addressed to Miss Mollie
Dingy, Anderson Mills, Belmont county,
Ohio" mailed at National Soldiers
Home, Va, is held at the st. Clairsville
post-office. If the party addressed will
advise the postmaster where to send it,
the letter will be forwarded to her.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-06-11

CHILDREN's DAY will be observed in
the M. E. church of this place on next
Sabbath. Christening services in the
morning at II o'clock. Exercises by the
Sabbath school in the evening at the
usual hour. The church will be decor
ated with flowers and evergreens, and
there will be appropriate music
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-06-11
Excursion.

An excursion over the c., L. s. W.
railroad to Cleveland, takes place to-
morrow (Friday) at the low rate of SO
for the round trip. Tickets good return
ing Monday. The st. C. train, :55 a.
N. standard time, 1870 local time, makes
connection with the excursion train at
Barton.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-06-11

THE program for the Belmont County
Normal Institute, to be held in Barnes
vile, commencing July 29, is out. The
instructors named on the program are,
II. l.. Peck, GAINESVILLE; A. A. Clark,
Bellaire; l.. II. Waters, st. Clairsville,
and Miss E. A. Taylor, BeIlaire.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-06-11

The Bellaire Independent: "The St.
pardonable pride over a neat and tasty
programme for the annual commence
ment of the high school at that place,
printed by the Chronicle folks. 1t is a
model of neatness, and the taste display
ed reflects credit upon the office, second
to none in Eastern Ohio"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-06-11

MRs. ELIZA SINGER, aged A years,
wife of Anthony Singer, of this place,
died after a brief illness, early on Thurs
day morning Of last week, and her fu-
neral took place on Friday. A husband
and large family of small children are
left to mourn her loss,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-06-11

FROM the May weather report in the
Cadiz Republican, kept by JOS. Holmes,
of New Athens, we extract: Highest
temnerature. Sc on the 10Th: lowest. 36
on the I'd; snow fell on the 9th; rain fell
on 13 days, total of 4.18 inches, which
is little over the average. There were
IA cloudy, 10 fair and 7 clear days. Mr..
Holmes adds: Apple trees were later
blooming than they have been for num-
Der of years. The latest of which have
any record was the 18th of May in 1877,
and the earliest was in 1878, the 25th of
April. The present season was the 10th
of May.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-06-11

WE invite attention to the advertise>
ment in this paper Of the new lumber
yard of Scott & McGraw, in Bridgeport.
This firm keep general stock of builp-
ers' supplies, and will quote bottom
prices to those who favor them with
their patronage. See ad.