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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08
THE LOCAL ELECTIONS.
The Republicans Make Substantial
Gains.

The results of the local elections In
Belmont county on Monday. does not
verify TO any large extent The impression
that stormy election day is fatal to the
Republicans, for in the face of the blind
ing storm of Monday, the Republican
forces turned out, as well as usual a.
spring elections, and registered their
choice OF the candidates. Lead pencils
were in great demand, especially in the
towns, and the true American voter
took occasion to show his absolute inde-
pendence of party conventions. At
some of the polling places. candidates
kept up lively hustling, but aside from
these the people went quietly to the
polls and deposited their ballots--in
many instances just changing them from
their vest pockets 10 the ballot box. Be-
low is bird's-eye view of the results as
far aS raDortpd.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08
NOTES.

A tally of the ballots in the st. Clairs
vile corporation. shows that Alexande
Williams, the Democratic candidate fol-
Marshal. received 66 Democratic vote.
and II Republican.
Scratch ruled the ballots-a straight
ticket was luxury to the clerks.
The "Said" Buff got there by scream
ing majority.
The defeated candidates knew Just
how it was done-after the votes were
counted-and did the usual growing.
Grassland went in to win, and got
there ia the corporation.
The stray tickets in the town and
township allot boxes, shows that sew
eral men need guides when they GO to
the polls. Eleven corporation tickets
were voted at the township polls-six
Republican and five Democratic-and
nine township tickets at the corporation
polls.
Plggott "got there Eli" for Assessor
this time, and will be inquiring what
you are worth.
1t was bad day for the poll workers
Rain. sleet, snow and mud predom-
mated.
The new council will be tie. politi
csly.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08
Death of James MellOr.

The community was shocked, on
Thursday, by a telegram announcing the
death of James Mellor, former we'll
known citizen of this place, on the night
previous at his home near Van Vert,
Ohio. The fore part Of the week intelli-
geuce was received by Mr.. A. I. Nc
Kelvey, his brother-in-law, that be was
quite i'll, and his brother, Joseph MellOr,
fastened to his bedside, arriving there
on Wednesday morning, when he fOuLd
him suffering from lung fever. ALI
hOugh very sick, indeed, ne was entire
ly conscious, and conversed nationally
with MS brother during the day, asking
about his friends, and to his wife, in
view of his approaching dissolution of
which he was cogniZant, he gave direc-
tions concerning the disposition of bis
affairs, and little before midnight he
quietly passed away.
Deceased was born near Martins Fer
ry, Ohio, June 27, 1886, and was the son
of James Mellor, Sr., d Well~knOwn flo
riSt of this section from 1926 to 1858,
when he died, and the subject of our
sketch and his brother took charge Of
the business and continued it until tbs
opening of the war, when he was the
first man to enlist in Capt. Charles
worth's Co. A, 25th Ohio Infantry, which
was the first TO offer itself in the three
years service and be accepted from the
State of Ohio. He served in the cam
paignS in the East with his regiment in
many hard fought battles, and was cap
tured at Gettysburg and returned home
in August, 1864, and resumed his occu-
patton on the homestead about a mile
east of this place. December %, 1875, he
was married to Miss Mary McKelvey.
In the spring of 1882 be removed to
Grand Forks, Dakota, and engaged in
farming, but the climate not agreeing
with him he returned to Ohio, aud in
April of last year purchased farm near
the town of Van Vert, Van Vert coun-
ty, and removed 10 it with his family.
During many years deceased was a
citizen of this locality, and was highly
esteemed by wide circle of friends
He was pillar in the Masonic order and
was Eminent Commander of Hope
Commandery, holding high rank as an
efficient knight. After removing to
Grand Forks. through his efforts. a
|
he was elected its first Commander.
He was Il gallant soldier, doing his du-
ty HObly in the defense of his country
good and useful citizen-an affection
ate husband and tender parent, and his
bereaved wife and two little fatherless
children, and brothers and sisters, have
the sympathy of the entire community.
The body of the deceased was brought
to the homestead, arriving on Friday
and the funeral took place on Sunday
Rev. w. Haskell officiating at the reliR
ious services at the house, after which
the funeral obsequies were conducted
under the auspices Of Hope Command
cry, and I detachment of Drummond
Post G. A. R., attended the funeral as q
mark of respect to their deceased COM
rade At the tomb, in Union cemetery
the beautiful burial service Of the
Masonic order was rendered, in the
presence of weeping friends. and his
soldier C mrades cast spray of ever
green upon the casket. and all that was
mortal of James Mellor was hid away
| forever from human view.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08
Richland Township.

In Richland township, owing to the
fact that the Democrats have majority
bordering on hundred, there is little
incentive for township candidates on the
Republican ticket to make an active can-
vass. and opposition candidates have it
usually all their own way Notwith.
standing the apparent safe majority. the
local Democratic managers grow more
nervous each year, as their majority de.
ereases, and the consequence is. their
local candidates thrOng the polling place
and plead with inpressible Republicans
to vote for poor orphan boy" The
election of the Republican candidate for
assessor. the first for fifteen years, and
one constable, shows that their fears are
well founded, and that it is no longer
safe for a select few TO cut and dry
ticket and force it upon their party.
Below are the figures. from which the
reader may draw his own conclusions:
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08
Is: Emmett Satterthwaite.

The famous thoroughbred stallion
IRISH KING, by Longfellew, first dam
Little Fanny, by Endorser, second dam
Fanny Holton by Lexington, dam of
Great Ten Broeck), third dam Nsntura
by LOngfellow. &c. See Bruce's Ameri+
can Stud Book volume 4. page 297. This
horse will stand for the improvement of
stock at the stable of the owner, st.
Clairsville, Ohio, season of 1886, on the
following terms: S25 90 to insure, $50 90
season. Mares kept on reasonable terms
Also, the young trotting stallion. n,
K. Patchen, by j. E. B. Stewart, (sire
of Kitty Patchen, 2:19; Darkness, 2:27
&c.. will stand at same stables. Terms
Sis 90 to insure. SIO 90 season.
(484t) j. C. KINTNER, Owner.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08
ST. ClairsYiIle Cornoration.

A larger vote was polled in the corpo.
ration than ever befOre-there being POI
ballots cast, and the Offices about " which
any special contest was made, were gen
eially won by the Republicans. 1t 10
just to say that the Republican candidates
for mayor, solicitor and councilmeD,
were not consulted az to their nomina>
tlons, and some of them declared that
they would not serve if elected, while
on the other hand, the Democratic
mayor made an active canvass, and i'm
portuned bis neighbors not to permit a
young mana recent citizen-to de-
feat an old citizen, long identified with
the interests of the town. His pleas
were too much for the 'old citizen, and
in consequence he was elected bY q
small majority. Marshal Burlington. Re-
publican, with the aid of his Democratic
friends, slashed his opponent badly, and
Johnny Grassland, the young druggist,
got away with the old citizen in q neat
and satisfactory manner. Here are the
figures:
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08

THE B. & o. R. R.-The safest and
best Route to the West. No change of
cars of any class to Chicago or Cincin
natl. Three through Express trains
daily. No extra charge riding on the
Chicago Limited. Special inducements
to colonists and land seekers, for all
points in Minnesota, Dakota. Kansas,
Nebraska, Colorado. Texas, or any point
in the West, Southwest or Northwest.
Rates always as low as the lowest. Pal
ace Sleeping Cars on all through trains.
Eor time of trains, rates, &C., call upon
or address any agent of the B. s. o. X. r.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08
Notice to Builders.

CEALED proposals will be received at the
y office of the clerk of the board of education
~ of Smith township, until 2 o'clock at noon,
on the 10Th day Of April, 1886, for build
ing two brick school houses one on lot situat-
ed in sub-district number 2, the other on lot
situated in sub-district number 5, according to
the plans and specifications on file in said
Office. Bidders must comply with section $685.
Of the Ohio school law. None but the lowest
responsible bid will be accepted, and the board
may reject ali bids BY order of the board o
education. r. h. CLIFFORD,
Std Clerk,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08
Notice to Assessors.

AUDTTOR's OFFICE, BELMONT CoUN TY. /
st. CLAIRsvILLE, Ohio, April 9Th, 1884.
THE Assessors Of the respective townships,
4 precincts and wards, elected on the first
Monday of April, 1886, are hereby notified to
meet at the Auditors Office in St. Clairsville,
on Tuesday, April 13, 1885, for the
purpose OF receiving their books, blanks and
sonal property for the ensuing year.
48-1t r. II. BARRETT, Auditor.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08

JOEL BELL, a well known citizen of
Union township. residing about two
miles north Of Morristown, on the Flush
ing road, after brief illness from pleu-
ro-pneumonia, died on Sunday morning,
aged about seventy. He was one of the
substantial citizens of the township and
a leading member of the Baptist church
at Morristown. His funeral occurred on
Tuesday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08

THE popular lectures at the Methodist
church of this place are of increasing III
terest and profit. Next Tuesday evening
April 18th, Rev. ). l.. Bnkley, pastor ei
the Methodist Episcopal church OF
Barnesville, will deliver the closing lee
lure-subjsct: That Boy and That
Msn"-the relation of boyhood to man
hood. This lecture is looked forward to
as the crowning one of the course. Lee
ture begins at o'clock. Admission 20c
under 10 years, I0c-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08

TIE Independent says there was more
drunkenness in Bellaire, on Saturday
night, than at any one time within the
past two years. "Teeling along
the street was a common sight, while al
most helpless chaps being assisted home
or to some secluded place. was more fire.
quent than usual" The boys were be-
ing prepared for election purposes.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08

Nh A. TROLL, of Fred Troll & Sons,
has jost returned from the East. where
he hai purchased large stock of dry
goods, notions SC, and the goods are
now arriving. They are so busy open
ing up, that they are unable to tell tn g
people this week of the bargains they
will offer. They will have their say
next week.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08
New COods.

Feeling very sure We are to have
warmer weather before the Fourth Of
July" our Mr.. Patton is now in the East
buying spring and summer dry goods, no.
tiOns, sc, sc. Our stock will be com.
plete, and our friends, who we thank
for their patronage during the past four
years, will find us better prepared than
ever before to accommodate them.
as 1t. GEO JEPsoN.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08

The friends of Henry Miller, Esq,
who formerly resided on the pike near
the Stone House. but removed to Gard
ner. Kansas. seven or eight years ago,
will regret to learn of the death of bis
wife on March 25th. The maiden name
of deceased was Agnes Curley, and her
parents resided at West Wheeling A
husband and seven children are bereft
bY this death.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08

BY lack Of open air exercises and the
want Of sufficient care in the matter ef diet,
the whole physical mechanism becomes i'm
paired during the winter; Ayers SarsspariIls
is the proper remedy ts take in the spring of
the year to purify the blood, excite the liver
to action and restore health and vigor.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08

MRS. R. s. CLARK. of Morristown, who
has been dangerously i'll for several
weeks from heart disease. shows 10
signs of Improvement. Her son, Lieut..
Commander Isaac H2zlett, and daugh>
ter Miss Maggie CASTOR, of Washington,
have been at her bedside during the past
Waak
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08

AT the meeting of the BelIaire coun-
Gil last week, petition was presented,
asking the Mayer to call pnblic meets
ing of the citiZens to express their in
dignation at the authorities of Wheeling
for dumping offal into the river, thereby
polluting the water used In Bellaire.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08

The handsome majority of the Re-
publican Assessorelec Piggott. in Rich
land township, is due partly to the
schemers who managed the Democratic
primary and the shelving Of worthy aud
honest officials. 1t ought to serve as a
pointer to certain gentlemen who were
active in that convention. Democrats
are apparently getting tired of being
dominated by Office holders and ex-ofice
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08

TIE Martins Ferry correspondent to
the Register yesterday said that Albert
Netter. Cincinnati banker, would pur>
chase the entire lot of water works
bonds of that city, without any change
in the wording of the same.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08

THE stockholders of the st. Clair
Building and Lean Company, st. Clairs-
vile. are requested to meet at the Office
of the Probate Judge on Saturday, April
10, 1886. between the hours oG6 and o.
m, for the payment Of dues.
FRANK r SFDwICK Sac'v
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08

THE Niagara Rink at Bellaire, the
roof of which was crushed in by heavy
fall OF snow in January, collapsed again
on Sunday afternoon. 1t had just been
repaired and re-opened on Saturday
night with fair crowd in attendance.
1t is not probable that it will be rebuilt.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08

J. B. HoeE, opposite the new court
house, has just received a large stock of
wall paper and ceiling decorations, and
the finest lot of window shades in town.
Call and examine before purchasing else
where; prices to suit the times. 3 25-3t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08

THE wife of Col. Jacob Kemple, the
well known lecturer and humorist, died
at her homein Wheeling. on Sunday, in
the 23d year of ner age. The sincerest
sympathy of numerous acquaintsnces on
the Ohio side is extended 10 the Colonel
in his bereavement.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08
BELOW is list of the supervisors elect.

BELOW is list of the supervisors elect
ed in this township Oh Monday:
Dist. No. /: Philander White.
2: w L George.
8: Anthony Moore.
4: A Williamson.
5: Jesse B Magee.
6: B B Shields.
Z: Jasper Ault.
6: Jacob Weiss.
9: VIM J Eckels.
10: Jos Crymble.
IL: E E Ault.
12: Thomas Wilkison.
10: John Hart.
IA: r E Giffen.
Is: Emmett Satterthwaite.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08

PEOPLE who attributed the windiness
of last Thursday to municipal Demo+
cratic primary convention, with chair
man Riley of the comfy committee pres
enL. announcing candidates. are mis-.
taken. 1t was April lst.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08

JAMES MALONE. of Barnesville, ac>
knowledged the paternity of Ada Out
lands child. He paid 800 to cempro
mise, and gave the usual bond TO the
Warren township trustees.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08

THERE is strike among the candi
dates on the Democratic ticket in this
township, who were left ont in the wet
at the election on Monday. They un>
derstand just how they were sold out.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08
Monday, April I2Ih, 1856,

At o'cock p. m, the interest of the de-
fendsnt in the following, described real
estate. to-wit;
The interest of Charles I. Frssier, and be-
ing life estate only in the following lands
and tenements, to- Wit: Situated IN BelmoBt
county, state Of Ohio, and being part Of
section 80, township 4, range 2, and bounded
as follows-On the north by National road;
on the south by Wheeling creek; on he west
by lands OH. W. Berry, and on the east by
fence running from said Wheeling creek
along a run to thes aid National road near s
bridge on said pike; said bridge being near to
or opposite the property of Geo. W. Medill,
and said piece of land supposed to contain
acres, as appears by the will of Townsend
Frasier, record L, page SSS, record Of wills,
probate court of Belmont county.
Said life interest appraised at $500.
Terms-Cash.
LEROY c. SEDNICK, Sheriff.
McDonold, Plffs Atty. 8 11>td
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08

Ross W. SCOTT, a weak minded youth
OF Morristown. was taken by DR.. w. R..
Clark to the Asylum for Weak Minded
Youth, at Columbus, last week, on the
order of the County Intirmary Board.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08

a REVIVAL has been in progress dur
ing the past two weeks in the MorristoWn
NJ. E. church, conducted by Rev. J. R.
Hissom. and there have already been
about fifty conversions.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08

elected their entire ticket by majOrities
from 10 10 81, as follows:
Justice of the Peace, Thos G Mercer.
Trustees, David Cowan, Oliver 5 Ne.
gus, Geo W FraZ or.
Clerk, Preston H Job
Treasurer, Wilson Lennon
Assessor. Isaac Taylor.
Constables, Oliver Watkins, Abner
Stilwell. VIM Colvin, jr.
Consolidation of Maynard precinct
In Pennington precinct 46 voted in IA
vOr of consolidation, and l03 against,
In Maynard precinct, the vote stood 8
in favor and 90 against.
IN Warren township and in Barnes
vile corporation, the Republicans made
Il clean sweep, electing their entire tick
cts. In the township the officers are as
follows:
Trustees: John Howard, H Brady j Jos
Wilson.
Clerk: Aaron Plumley.
Treasurer: Abe Kelley.
Assessor: Jacob Hagar.
Constables: Jas F ReuneT, John B
Bulger
Justice of the Peace: Aaron Plumley.
BARNEsVILLE CORPORATION.
The names of the elect read thus:
H W Baker May or; Jas F Renner,
marshall; Aaron Plumley, clerk; Abe
Kelley, treasurer.
Council: Chas 2 Dobbins, Isaac Z
L2le, Geo f Hilles.
In Goshen township 44S votes were
polled, and the Republicans elected their
entire ticket excepting two trustees and
the assessor in the Belmont precinct, as
follows: Jas Lucas, d, r w Phillips, r,
John Phillips, D.
Clerk: c E Lingo.
Treasurer: Lindley Hogue.
Assessor: Belmont precinct, Jacob
Stidd d; Goshen precinct, z L Hicks, r.
Constables: David Pangle. F A Hunt.
Justices of the Peace: I Z McKisson,
] W Martin.
The vote on the consolidation of the
precincts resulted as follows:
Goshen prec.-Consolidation, Yes, 19s
Belmont prec.- Yes, SO
No, 16O
A majority in each precinct not having
voted in favor of consolidation, the pre-
cincts will remain as allowed by the
county commissioners.
The Republicans of Kirkwoo made a
splendid showing, electing their entire
ticket except one trustee, by majortieS
from l07 down. Below are the names
of the elect:
Trustees: Geo W Ward, R. years
Jas A Shepherd, K. 2 years; L Muir
ply. D. year.
Clerk: C H James.
Treasurer: n Perkins.
Assessors: Hendrysburg prec., George
Hays; SewelIsville prec.. A E Hibbs.
Constables: Geo Chessell, ST, w
Clark.
A S Taylor was elected Justice of the
Peace without opposition.
In Pease there WAS desperate
effort to get up division among Re-
publicans, but 1t failed, and the Repub-
ilcans swept the field.
In Bridgeport, G 4 Junkins was re-
elected mayor, and Jos McConuaghey
marshal.
In Bellaire, W H Brown, Rep, had
$50 majority over McGranhan. Dem, fol
mayor. Burke, Dem, for marshal was
beaten by Darby, 146 votes,and Pearson
Rep, was elected solicitor over Wood
bridge, by 35 maj. Rodewig, Dem, was
elected treasurer.
The vote in the entire township, in
cludiDg the city, resulted in the election
of two Republicans and one Dem. as
trustee, Republican clerk, Dem. treas
and two Republican constables.
In Flushing tp. the Republicans. as
usual, were successful, with one or two
! trifiing exceptions.
In Wheeling township the Republi
cans elected Capt A w Lee, Justice Of
the Peace, an unprecedented occurrence
in that township, and made it generally
interesting for their opponents, ,redu ucing
their majority.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08

Halls Hair Remover renews, cleaDses,
brightens and invigorates the hair and re-
stores faded or gray hair to its youthful color
and lustre; people with gray hair should use
the Renewer and thus conceal from the world
their beached locks and advancing age.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria
When she WAS Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08

RICHARD STEWART, of Martins Fer
ry, has been given the job of boss roller
at the Mingo mill, which was made va
cant by the discharge of VIM. Hastings.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08

ASK for Harrison Bros mixed paints;
call at j. B. HOge's fer these ready mixed
paints, the best in town, put up in pints,
quarts and gallons. 325-9t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08

The detailed statement of the receipts
and expenditures of BelIaire for the past
year. shows $4,000 in round numbers
expended.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08

If any argument was needed to con-
vince people that moving day should be
changed from April 1st to May 1st, the
weather Of last Thursday ought to fur
nish it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08

TIE law passed in 1884, requiring
partners in business TO furnish the
names of the firm to the county Record
er. has been repealed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08

SEVERAL business houses aud resi+
dences at Bellaire were entered by bur
glars on Thursday night, but they So
cured little booty.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08

MAYOR COOPER, of Bellaire. will Off
cially take charge of the postOtiice, when
his successor as Mayor is qualified.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08

ANDREW MCFARLAND, ESQ, of this
place, on Tuesday, lost a thoroughbred
jersey COW, valued at ever 500.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08
Horses Wanted

J. Z. Lafferty. of Cadiz, o., who was
here buying horses. from March 1st to
9Th, will be here again for the same pur-
pose, from to-day noon until Saturday,
at Campbell's Livery Stable.