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The Daily Tombstone., 1886-02-18
Later 'S sI News About 1he Fire

F. FE4asTirE, a1;.l A. I feb l7 The sovp today: is nothing but i heap of ruins from Sundays dreadful cOnAa- grafton, and signs of distress are viai- Die among the uasdrtGaatens ! The The following is ~tho corrected mounts of lossss, with the insurance. Losses amount up to ssO,OOO, while the insurance only reaches SIP, 300; E. j; Brauplsn, s4O,eOO, insurance sio,ooO; J. T. R. Fitzpatrick, slo,oOo, insurAnc. s2.sOo; D. A. Murphy, 'S3,O0O; J. E. Hawks, $2,7OO; R. S. Foster, $500; J. A. Marshall, $500; .'Dr. D. J. Brannen, $500; Pr.ntiss & Vail, s2,5Oo; W J. Hill, $3,OOO; Murphy and Odell, $500; Daggu Bros & Go, $500; H. H. HOxworth & Co, $S,o0o, estate of M. Earth, $2,oOo; J. N. Berry, $2,5OOj J. ". Spgford, $500; Col. Harry Reed, $1,5OOyA. S. Gonzales, $I,OOo; Bell & Dahlen, $l,oOo; LOcket Bros, $500; A. Mum & O., $500; s. F. Shannon, $2O0; Col. David, e4O0; J. M. Gray, $l,000; John SandersOn, $l, 900; Dr. P. c. Comisle, s2OO; w. H. Grove, $l.OOO; J. DoDAhue, $500; Hop Sing & Go, $500. There waS no in. surance save that mentioned above. Many have lost their all and are homs.sss.,
 Mr. Murphy commenced rebuilding to-day, while others are aS yet un- settled.
 A strong west wind favored the fire and rendered the escape of Wm, Bid dinger, familiarly known as "Billy the Barber" next to impossible. John W. ForOn, sleeping in the next room, barely escaped with Lis life, and don't know how he got out. He remen- bers getting to the window with 8 table cover about his head for protec- ton from smoke and fire, then nothing more until he found himself lying bruised and cut on the ground out side. Ju,t before getting out he yelled to Bidlnger, "FOr Gods sake, Billy, get out at that windowl" and received the reply, "That'a what I'll dc" but Bidinger must have suffocated before reaching the window. After Foren got out no man could have reached Bidiagsr's room. Bidingsr was an eH celleht young nan and 8 favOrite with all.
 The citizens held a meeting and aP. pointed relief committee, consisting of P. P. DaggF, chairman; B. B. Bull wipkle, W. H. Ashurst, F, G, Morris J.w. spafOrd and J. R. Fitzpatrick with Hon. ". G. Stewart, secretary, and Henry c. Aver, treasurer. Any thing asut this committee will be thankfully received and applied where it will be of the most benest. Wins low has already sent in nearly $SOo worth of provisions
 The fire started in 2 China chop house in the rear of J. A, Berry' "San Juan" probably from g defective fue.
 Citizens of this place ordered th' Cbinamsn to leave town, and they dic 90 on th0 uIst ItA4'A'
 Investigations are on foot, As inctn diarism is charged; If proved Satls- faetorily; the iaeendiary will bs glVer short shrift if caught. >
 The death of Rdingar is univer- sally. regretted as tbs aa'tdeOt feature of the fire.
 The Ghsmpion vill most likely cor tiDus.
 No groceries or goods in town SAV' at the Aver l.unh%f Company. II : nissar!'
 The BIOOdthiE~1y APusheS'
The Daily Tombstone., 1886-02-18

Nothing so good as little Old Fol- rester whisky. Try bottle from R P. Mansfield. 4-1S1
The Daily Tombstone., 1886-02-18

The BIOOdthiE<Iy APuehes'
 Nzw YORK, Feb, 1.-The Com : ial, Advertiser, in an editorial,
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A New Strike.

As our reporter was coming down Allen street this afternoon, he over heard two gentlemen talking about a rich strike occurring some place. The gentlemen were so earnest in their re- marks, that the reporter finally ac- costed them and asked for some in formation regarding this wonderful strike. The gentlemen stated that they would do SO with pleasure, as there was nothing secret about it. They said that the strike was in the Oriental saloon and that the ore was the finest of wines. liquors ard cigars, and advised everybody to go and get a sample.
The Daily Tombstone., 1886-02-18
Dissolution of Partnership

Dissolution of Partnership. The partnersh: heretofore existing be- tween Max Marks and Thomas J. DowefI' who ere doing business under the FTR name of Marks & Co. O. Marks & D0well, Is hereby dissolved by mutual consent, Max Marks assuming all the liabilities of the above firm and to whom all bills must be paiG to; Thomas J. Dowell reti: ing from ail share or responsibility attached thereto.
 THOMAS J. DOWELL.
 MAX. MARKS.
 Jose s. Manuel Witnesses
 Manuel M.nierO, ] San Prf-o, Feb. 4, lsS6.
The Daily Tombstone., 1886-02-18

The OLD Fountain Restaurant never Chinamen - and Twill not make any change. For good meal go to the. Fountain. 15tt
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02
The Farmers Institute.

Gen T M Harris, of West Va, who
commanded. brigade of w Va soldiers
during the civil war, and who, like Gin
cinnstus, exchanged the weapons of
warfare for the plow and pruning hook,
will address the Institute upon Dairy.
ing,' considering the question in all its
conditions and connections. Gen Har.
ris is prominent breeder of Jersey cat
tle.aDd will doubtless impart much valu-
able information to the farmers present.
Judge T c Jones, of Delaware, o, one
of the most prominent Shorthorn breed
ers in the country, and fluent and en-
tertaining speaker, has consented to be
present, if bis health will permit; Sec'y
Bonham has also been urged to attend.
in addition to the speakers mentioned
last week.
The officials of the U. P. congregation
have kindly rendered the use of their
church to the managers for the holding
of the Institute-so that in the event of
failure in securing the court house. a
suitable room will be provided. Our
people express themselves as well pleas.
ed with the appointment of Messrs
Hurst. Terry, Lazenby and Cowden
their presence insures successful
meeting.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

MRS. BETSY S. FARIs, wife of VIM. M.
Faris, formerly resident of st. Clairs-
vile, died at the home of her husband,
in Bellaire, on Friday morning, from
dropsy. Deceased was the daughter of
the late Judge BENZ. S. Cowen, and a
sister of the late Judge D. D. T. Cowen,
of this place. One brother, Gen. B. R.
Cowen. Clerk of the U. S. court for the
Southern District of Ohio, and one sis
ter. Mrs. M. T. c. Hoge, of Bellaire, and
a husband and five children, survive
her. Deceased is remembered by many
of our citizens as a woman endowed
with many christian graces, a kind
neighbor, an affcctionate and indulgent
mother, whose life was devoted to her
family. Funeral services were held at
the family residence, in Bellaire, on Sun.
day, the Rev. DR.. Brown, of the Second
Presbyterian church, and the Rev. Keel
or, of the M. E. church, officiating, and
the remains, accompanied by large
number of mourning relatives and sym
pathizing friends, were brought by
special train to st. Clairsville, for inter
ment. At the grave in the NJ E. GENE
terry. many old friends gathered, and as
the casket containing all that was mortal
of wife, mother. sister. and friend, was
lowered into the tomb, the Rev. Robt.
Alexander, in feeling prayer. alluded
to the sterling virtues which shone out
In her life on earth, deep picture of
sadness was pictured In every face. Rev.
Keller pronounced the benedictioD, and
the funeral party returned to the train
and to their homes.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02
Yourself and Neighbors.

Mr.. John McKelvey of Dakota
came in on Friday on brief visit to rel.
atlves in this vicinity
superintendent c. W. Elliott, of the
New ComerstOwn schools. formerly
principal of our high school and Mrs
Elliott. came down Thursday to the In
sIitute and were warmly greeted by old
fIlends.-Mrs. Elliott remained over
until Monday.
Hon. Leroy d Brown, state school
commissioner was in town during the
Institute and entered enthusiastically
into the work of that body.
w. Fl. Morton. Esq without whom
an Institute would not be complete was
IN town Friday. representing Van Ant
werp. Bragg & Cos school book pub
fishers
Gen B R Cowen and wife, of Gin
ciunati, and his son Benz S Cowen. of
Detroit, chief of the Associated Press
staff for Michigan. were of the funeral
party at the interment of Mrs Faris, on
Sunday, in this place.
Phil Close, Harry and James Alex
lander, DorDe Sutton, Henry Carroll and
Warren Cowen, were home from Wash
inPton and Jefferson College for Thanks
giving.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

On Thursday the funeral services of
the Rev. VIM. NJ. Grimes, D. D., were
conducted in the First Presbyterian
church. at Steubenville, and on Friday
The remains we're removed to the depot
escorted by Edwin M. Stanton Post of
the Grand Army of the Republic. Ar
irving in Cadiz, over 1000 persons were
assembled at the First Presbyterian
church, where the deceased had labored
during twenty of the most active years
of his ministry Touching and eloquent
addresses were delivered by the venera-
ble DR.. Tbos. R. Crawford, of Moorfield,
Revs. Rebt. Alexander, of st. ClairsyilIe,
and Shrom, of Cadiz, after which the
remains were borne to the Cadiz ceme-
terry. to await the resurrection of the
just. The death of DR.. Grimes cast q
deep gloon over the town of Cadiz. and
the general grief was manifested by the
closing of all the business houses on the
day of the funeral. 1t is stated that d.
ring the SO years of his ministry the
Doctor participated in the reception of
nearly ten thousand persons to the
church.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

THE recount of tbe votes for auditor,
is still in progress before the Justice in
Bellaire and up to Monday, Dsrrah had
made steady gains, until it was conceded
that the majority found by the county
canvassers of six had been wiped out
while Mr.. Dartah's friends claimed a
plurality of about ten. But the count
this week has not been so favorable to
theIRepublicaR candidate especially was
this the case on Tuesday, when on the
recount of the fourth ward, Bellaire,
Barrett bad a net gain of four votes-a
gain of one in Wayne and five in War
ren township. The close of the count
on Tuesday left the combatants about
even, with eight voting precincts to be
counted. The count is still in progress
with the outcome uncertain. 1t will be
concluded this week.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

REBEocA HUFFMAN, widow of the late
Henry Huffman, died suddenly at her
residence. in this place, next door to Nc
MiIlan's jewelry store. early on Sunday
morning, from pneumonia, aged about
sc years. Deceased had been about the
house on the day before her death,
but complained of feeling unwell,
when she went to bed. In the night a
little girl. who was staying with her,
aroused Mr. l. S. Powers, who occupies a
part of the lower story of the building
as sleeping apartment, and be weut for
a physician at once, but before his re-
turn. the old lady. who was sharing her
bed with Fanny Phillips. an aged neigh
ber lady who was sound asleep, breath
ed her last. A sister of deceased, from
Gallipolls. and a niece from WASH
ington, Guernsey county. arrived on
Monday, and were present at the funsr-
al. which took place Oh Tuesday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02
Valuable Farm for Sale /!

7 OFFER for sale the farm owned by the late
Daniel Peck, situated in Richland township,
Belmont county, Ohio, on the National
Road, one and half miles west Of st. Clairs-
Vile. The farm contains about III acres of
good and we'll lying land; well watered; in
good state of cultivation. There is 100 acres
cleared land, the balance timber; about so
acres in grass. On the farm are a comfortable
dwelling house, good stable and wagon shed,
and other necessary out-buildings; an apple
orchard of about four acres-trees of good
size and variety. There is also vineyard Of
1876 grape vines, consisting of ten varieties of
the most choice fruit. There is a number Of
other fruit trees, peaches, plums, cherries, &c.
The farm is in an excellent neighbOrhood, con-
venient to schools; and, located as 1t Is, on the
National Road, will make a very desirable and
pleasant home for a family. Terms of sale
will be made reasonable. For further partleu-
lars or information concerning the property,
call on or address the undersigned, st. Clairs-
vile, Ohio. OLIVIA PECk,
IIII-tf Executrix of Daniel Peck, decd.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02
Valuable Farm for Sale.

T OFFER for sale the farm owned By the
l. late John Orr, situated one and half
miles north Of st. Clairsville, Ohio, on the
line of the Northern Railway. The farm con-
tains o acres; land laying to south and
east; well watered and under good state of
cultivation. On the farm is a dwelling, good
barn and stable, and other out~buildings; good
orchard and small fruit OF every variety; well
timbered; limestone and excellent stone for
building purposes; also undcrlaid with good
vein of coal. Terms of sale reasonable. For
further particulars call on or address
M. @. FRAZIER, Executrix,
IL 2>3m.t st. Clairsville, Ohio.
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SHERIFFS SALE.
IN PARTITION.

Esther ]. Pryor vs.. Anna Barrett, ct al.
d URSUANT to an order of sale in the
i above entitled case, issued and to me
directed, from the court Of common pleas, of
Belmont county, Ohio, l will offer at public
sale upon the premises, near Warnock's Sta
ton, Ohio, on
Wednesday. December 2eth, 1886,
At o'clock p. M, the following described
real estate, tO wit:
First Tract-It being q part of the north
west quarter of section number II, township
6, range 4, Smith township, Belmont county,
Ohio, beginning for the same at point in the
north boundary line of said section 4. 80 rods
east of the northwest corner of said section,
and running thence east with section line
81. SO rods TO the northeast corner of a tract
of land owned by John Workman; thence
south with the west boundary of said Work
mans tract 1852 rods to the south boundary of
said quarter; thence with said south boundary
west 81 40 rods to point 400 rods east of
uthwest corner of the aforementioned
quarter; thence north parallel with section
line 16S rods to place of beginning, centsin>
ing 50 acres, 80 perches, more or less.
Second Tract-It being part of the north
west quarter of section number II, township
6, range 4, beginning for the same at the
northwest corner of said section; thence with
the north boundary of said section east 4.9O
rods; thence south parallel with the west
boundary line of said section 163 rods to south
boundary line of said quarter west 4.90 to
southwest corner of said quarter; thence with
west boundary line of said section north 1853
rods, containing 5 acres, more or less.
Third Tract-It being part of the south
west quarter of section II, township 6, range
4, beginning for the same "a rods east of the
northwest corner of said quarter; thence east
with north boundary line of said quarter 32.32
rods; thence south IA SO rods to the road;
thence north $50 west 36.72 rods to the place
of beginning, containing II acres.
Appraised at $3.50.
Terms-One-third cash on day of sale; one>
third in one year, and one, third in two years,
with interest, secured by mortgage on prem~
ises sold.
LEROY G. SEDWICK, Sheriff.
By F. r. Sedwick, Deputy.
L. Danford, Plf's Atty II 125>td
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

Mrs. ELIZABETH MORTON has dispos.
ed of her residence Cd East Main street
to DR.. John E. West, and on Wednesday
removed to No. 16 Monterey ST., near
North Avenue. Allegheny, where she
will conduct first class boarding house.
The numerous patrons of Mrs. Morton
in this county, and friends, regret her
removal, and the young folks especially
regret to lose from their midst two such
popular young ladies asher daughters,
Misses Jessie and Ollie. Miss Jessie
will not go to her new home for some
weeks, owing to her engagement with
the school board in this place.
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Legal Notice.

MARY E. HEDGES, residing at Charles
Nl ton, Arkansas, will take notice, that on
the 23d day of September, 1886, Lewis
Shriver fled his petition in the common pleas
court, Belmont county, Ohio, in case S9Ss
against the above named party, ct al, pray>
ing for partition of all the real estate in said
county, of which John Shriver died possess
ed. Said party is required to answer on
or before the 1st day of January. 1887, or
Judgment NAV be taken against her.
LEWIS SHRIVER.
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9herir's Sale.
BELMONT COMMON PLEAS.
The Franklin Building Association

The Franklin Building Association
VS..
Thomas Watkins, eft al.
IN pursuance of 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
Saturday, Decembr 18th, 1886.
At o'clock p. M, the following real estate,
to>wit:
Situate in the village of Martins Ferry,
county of Belmont, state of Ohio and being a
part of out-lot No. XLVII, as designated on
the map of said village, dated A. d. 1880, and
being the southwest halt of tract of land con-
veyed to said grantors by Sutia A. Rice, by
deed dated December 5, 1881, and recorded in
volume rs, page 16 of the record of deeds
of said county, described as follows: Be-
ginning at a point on the northwest side Of
Filth street, rs feet in a southwest direction
from the southwest corner Of Fifth and Walnut
streets; thence with the northwest side or
boundary line of Fifth street in a southwest
direction 25 feet to lands of |. NJ. Goudy; thence
in northwest direction and parallel with Wal
nut street 100 feet; thence in a northeast direc-
tion and parallel with Fifth street % feet;
thence in a southeast direction 100 feet to the
place of beginning, containing one. of an
acre of land
Appraised at $1,000.
Terms-Cash.
LEROY c. sEDwICK, Sheriff.
BY F. r. SEDwIoK, Deputy.
Geo. Duncan, Plft's Atty. II 1s-td
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

On Friday evening terrible accident
occurred at Martins Ferry, which re-
suited Id the death of the unfortunate
victim few hours later. Shortly after
q o'clock Chas. Barch, who resides in
Bailey's addition to the town was paints
ing a hearth, and during his work had
use of a can of benzine, which in some
way ignited and Barcn started to carry
the blazing can through the kitchen to
the yard ia the rear, but was compelled
to drop it before he reached the outer
door.
The flames in some manner caught the
clothing of his wife, who was near by,
and she ran screaming to the yard, en-
veloped in a blaze, and before it could
be extinguished she was burned in a
horrible manner. Medical assistance
was of no avail, and the young wife and
the mother of one child died in great
agony at o'clock the following morn
ing.
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THE GAINESVILLE Enterprise says: "It
is probable that our council will in the
near future pass an ordinance prohibit
ing young boys of certain age on the
streets after specified hour" A law
applicable to all towns. with this object
in view, entitled "an act to prevent
drunkenness, debauchery and crime"
would be the proper thing.