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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-02-25
NeighbOrhOOd Notes.

4 Over 6S person have united with tn,
NJ. E. church in Cadiz, aud the good
work goes on.
The Panhandle shops and yards al
Dennlson are to be lighted with electric
lights.
Alex. English has been re-engaged to
superiatend the Harrison county iuEirm>
ary.
The houses recently burned at New
Athens are being replaced by new ones.
FIeeport, Harrison county wants to
vote Oh the erection of tOwA hall.
A mortgage for S2,OOO,OOO on the
| Black Diamond Railroad, has been re-
corded in Musklngum and Morgan coun-
ties.
The Caldwell wooden mills has pur-
chased the right to manufacture water
proof goods.
A most remarkable revival is reported
in the Caldwell NJ. E. church. Up to
Monday of last week, 104 bad been con-
Verted, and 81 united with the church.
Fairview and Antrim, both in Guern.
sey county, will organize G.. A. R. posts.
About $50 have been added to the
churches at Washington, Guernsey CO,
ia the past three weeks.
Way. Monroe county, is the name of a
new postoffice.
Cambridge council appointed cont
mittee to confer with the commissioners
in regard to a work house.
One hundred and twsnty-six inmates
in the jefferson county In6rmary-tbe
greatest number ever before entertained
by the county at one time.
1t takes S2,444 each month to pay the
Steubenville school teachers.
DR.. Leonard, at Cadiz, on March l, will
lecture on "The Necessity for the Prohi-
bition Party"
The Wheeling Co.'S steel plant at Ben
wood will not be completed before May l.
Caldwell will convert its rink into q
knitting factory.
George Moore succeeds Frank O'Neal
as postmaster at Steubenville. Moore is
a Payne coal-oil Democrat.
The grange store at BatesVille was
closed last week by the sheriff of Noble
county.
The Quaker City Farmers Associa-
tion was organized at meeting of farm
ers of that vicinity.
The date of the tri-county fair of
Washington, Morgan and Noble coun-
ties, has been changed to Sept. 90, 80 and
Oct. 1, 1886.
Caldwell is to be cursed with a whole
sale liquor store.
A Woman's Relief Corps. auxiliary to
the G. A. r. Post, is to be organized at
Quaker City.
The Knights of Pythias of Cadiz, have
uniformed rank, starting
out with 27 members.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-02-25
UEEONTOWN.

The wool growers of Wheeling tewn
ship, met in the school house, in this
place, on Saturday last, to organize
township club, an auxiliary to the State
and county club. Mr.. David Lyle was
chosen as President. Mr.. VIM. Brokaw,
Secretary, and Mr.. r. J. Pollock, Treas.
Several prominent wool growers and
sheep breeders were present, and views
were exchanged as to the propriety of
au organization and the benefits of
higher tariff on wool. Vigorous action
will be taken at once, asking for a res
toratiOn of the tariff of 81. Omen in
each school district was appointed to
canvass and secure names and a conlri>
button of 81 from each member. A
meeting was announced for April 18th,
o'clock p IN. Subject for discussion,
Manner of putting up wool and care of
sheep"
The Temperance Band" will give a
public entertainment on Saturday eve
ming next, in the school house. There
will be addresses, recitatians and music.
The friends of temperance will please
extend their patronage.
Mrs, Caroline Sharp, who has been un-
we'll, was able to attend church on Sab
bath, and her many friends were glad to
meet her, and know that she Was in a
fair way to regain her health. None are
more ready in sympathy and kind deeds
when others are sick and afflicted than
Mrs. Sharp, and she has the best wishes
of all who know her.
Born. to Rev. Geo. S. and Lizzie Hack
etJ, fine boy. In addition to the con-
gratulatiens of friends. Rev. -, cor
respondent of Freeport Press. "drops off
into poetry" and designates it as
Twelve pounds Of solid JOY" which we
hope it will prove to be to the deserving
parents.
The aggregate weight of metal tobacco tags
prove a source of profit to the manufacturer
but Is little thought of by the consumer, who
can occasionally pass one as q dime, q. s
currency. young man, however, purchased
some tobacco in which was imbedded brass
druggists weight, and he feels that the tag
business is getting too monotonous and ex-
pensIve. He carries the weight in his pocket
as a proof of his veracity concerning the
matter.
A few days since Mr.. Jaban Lodge of Bruce
station. was surprised by some forty or more
little girls and boys, who called to celebrate
his birth-day each bringing a nice ana appre-
pirate present. Mr.. Lodge has always been
favorite with little children, and they wished
to express their esteem for him. 1t was
pleasing sight to see SO many gathered to
gather, and each one enjoying their visit fully
or course there was nice dinner aud music
and Mr.. Lodge spared no pains to have his
guests feel at home. An additional surpris
was the presentation to him of hanging
lparlor lamp by his wife and her lady friend
Mr.. Lodges "mug of happiness" was level ful
on that occasion, and his friends, one and al
wish for him many happy returns OF the day.
The sympathy of this entire community /
extended TO Mrs. Alice Lodge (and her surviv
! Ing relatives) in their recent bereavement Il
! the death of Mrs. Mary King, lady deserv
; Ing the highest regard and esteem for her ex
emplary Christian life aud amIabIe generou
disposition H
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-02-25
Guardians SalGOf Real Estate

IN pursuance of an order of the probate
l. court of Belmont county, Ohio, made on
the 10Th day of February, 1886, in the case of
Wilson Mitchell, guardian of Enoch Burns,
against his ward, the undersigned will offer
at public sale on the premises, on
Saturday, March 2oth, 1886,
At 10 o'clock forenoon, the following describ-
ed real estate, to-wit:
Situate in the township of Goshen, county
of Belmont and state of Ohio, and known as
part of the southeast quarter of section %,
township Z, range 5, beginning for the first
tract at a stone marked I at the southeast
corner of said section; thence north 174" east
1875. "a poles to a stone B; thence north S9s
west along the newly laid out county road
100. 10 poles to the northeast corner of the
south addition to the town Of Paramount;
thence south 100 west 36.72 poles; thence
south S94o least 41.S1 poles; thence south 10
west 99.n poles to the south boundary Of
said section; thence south S9lo east 1891
poles to the place of beginning. containing 79
acres, 2 roods and 90 poles.
Second Tract-Being part OF the south
west quarter of section II, township 2, range
), beginning for the same at the southwest
corner of said section, running north % east
81. A poles to a stake; thence south $50 east
20 63 poles to stske; thence south 730 -
g. 81 poles to stone; thence south 90 west
81 80 poles to q stone; thence south S5s west
S2. % poles to stake; thence south - west
10. 90 poles to stake in the south boundary
of said section; thence north SO west 1856
poles to the place of beginning, containing
80 acres, more or less.
Appraised at $1,000.
Terms of Sale-One- third cash on the day
of sale; one>third in one year, and one-third
in two years from day Of sale; deferred pay
ments to be secured by mortgage with inter-
est at 6 per cent, payable annually.
WILSON MITCHELL,
2 IS>td Guardian of Enoch Burns.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-02-25
Sherif's Sale.
Belmont Common Pleas.
Samuel Campbell

Benjamin Shepherd, ct al.
DURSUANT to an order of sale in the
l. above entitled case, issued and 70 me
directed from the court of common pleas of
Belmont county, Ohio, will offer at public
sale, upon the premises where situate, on
Monday. March Isf, 1886.
At Ocock p. m, the following, described
real estate, to-wit;
First Tract-Situate in the township of
Wayne, county of Belmont and state of ohio
and known IS the west half of the northeast
quarter of section fifteen 15), township six
(6), Of range five (5), ercsptSng strip on OF
the southeast side, beginning for the same at
the road which runs through this half Quarter
fifteen (15) feet from Leander Davis line.
where it crosses the road, and running south
parallel and fifteen (15) feet from said line to
the lands of James NJ. Powell, on the seuth
line Of said half quarter, being q strip of fif>
teen C15J feet wide, sold off of the east side.
south of the road to James n. Powell for
road. containing so acres.
Second Tract-And also, the west half of
the southeast quarter of section fifteen t15).
township six %. range five (5), containing 50
acres, be the same more or less, but subject
to all legal highways.
Terms-By consent of all persons interest
ed, l amordered to sell above premises. as
follows:
one-third cash ON day Of sale; one>
with interest. secured by mortgage on premS
ises sold.
First Irsct-Appraised at $4,000.
Second Tract-Appraised at S240O.
LEROY G. SEDWlCK, Sheriff.
John Pollock, Plf's Atty. 1 2S-td
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-02-25

GoDEY's LADY's Book for March pre-
sents some attractions, not the least of
which is cleverly executed frontispiece
portraying The Frewn, companion
picture TO The Smile, which proved to
be such a point of merit in the January
issue. The Frown' is steel engraving.
The fashion plates Of this magazine dis
play more more taste and common
sense than is usual in similar publica
tons. The work design this month is
quite unique and is accompanied by an
extra plate of silhouettes illustrating an
article in which amateurs are instruct
ed how to mrke shadow portraits. The
reading matter comprises among other
things the conclusion of Helen Msther's
story. Love Lies A-Bleeding, and the
continuation of In Her Own Right.
Next month there will begin charming
French serial by ] V Prichard. The
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-02-25
Excitement I'm Texas.

Great excitement has been caused in the
vicinity Of Paris, Texas, by the remarkable
recovery of Mr. ] E Corley, who was sc
helpless he could not turn in bed, or raise hi.
head; everybody said he was dying of con,
sumption; trial bottle of DR. Kings New
Discovery was sent him; finding relief, he
bought large bottle and box of DR. Kings
New Life Pills; by the time he had taken two
boxes of pills and two bottles of the discovery,
ne was well and had gained in flesh thiriy-si1
pounds. Trial bottles of this Great Discovery
for consumption free at Patterson s. Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-02-25
st. CIairsyiIIe Methodist Church

The extra meetings which have result
ed in so much interest and numerous
conversions, are not continued every
evening as heretofore. There will be
services at the church on Thursday and
Friday evenings, and on Saturday at 2
p m. preparatory to communion services
on Sunday morning Rev. J. W. Eicher.
of the Centerville charge, is expected to
preach on Saturday afternoon and Sab
bath at IL 10: quarterly love feast at
$50. On Sunday evening, after a ser,
mon on Bible Reading. there will be a
Scripture promise and song service. A
cordial invitation is extended to all.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-02-25

SEVERAL energetic Bridgeport gentle
men will erect an artificial gas produc-
ing plant, says the Bellaire Independent
The idea is to use the waste coal and
very fine unsalesble slack from the coal
mines along the railroad and produce a
gas for heating purposes. Superintend.
ent Dillon, of the Wheeling gas works
is now in the east purchasing the neces-
sary machinery, and workmen are en-
gagged in building the permanent part OF
the structure,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-02-25

i have been afflicted with catarrh for 20
years; il became chronic and there was con-
stant dropping of mucous matter from the
roof Of my mouth; it itextended to my throat
causing hoarseness and great difficulty in
speaking, indeed for years was not able to
speak more than thirty minutes, and often
this with great difficulty; l also, to great
extent, lost the sense of hearing in the left
ear, and of taste; by the use of Ely's Cream
Balm all dropping of mucous has ceased and
my voice aHd hearing has greatly improved =
James w Davidson, attorney at law, Mon
mouth, Ill. 2 25>2t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-02-25

A PRIMARY election will be beld in
the Sd ward, Martins Ferry, on March
6, to elect councilnen. 1t would seem
they want that office in Martins Ferry.
In this place, it is hard to find suitable
men who are willing to be run for that
position.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-02-25

editor considers this very strong and
dramatic story which will be certain to
captivate the readers of Godsy's. The
table Of contents for March contains
among other reading matter the follow
ing: The Spirit OF tie Desert; Mes
meric Mystery The Rose'and the Lily
'Jack's Silhouettes.' "A Trifing Misap-
prehension,' Woman in Japan The
Miracle of Living Art VS. Love- A
Legacy of Love- Evening Boat Song,
When the Cows Came Home ETC., etc.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-02-25
ExecutOrss Notice.

NOTICE Is hereby given that in the Probate
lN Court of Belmont county, Ohio, the under
signed was appointed and qualified as Tx
ecutors OF the eutate OF Samuel Fisher, decd
late of Belmont county.
All persons indebted to said estate are re.
queated to make immediate payment, and
those having claims against said estate will
present them duly authenticated within si1
months from the date hereof fer allowance.
LEVI L FISHER
ABIJAH B. FISHEG,
JOSEPH A. FISHER,
. 25>SW Executors.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-02-25

S. 8. LILLER. sexton of the Presbyte-
rian church at Bridgeport, has in his
possession singular milfOrmation. 1t
is a calf, which has hind parts closely
resembling dog, and fat tail like a
beavers, the knee joints being out of all
proportion. Its head is very large, al
most round, thickly covered with hair,
the eyes, nose and mouth being almost
back on the neck
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-02-25

Miss LoTTIE FORD, who lives with
her parents on Hiram Boroff 8 farm near
town, reports the killing of snake three
feet long, on Sabbath, February IA. His
snakeship was playfully disporting him-
self near the spring house in the yard
This seems to upset the old saw that
"the first thunder storm wakes up the
snakes
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-02-25

For the past two days the case of W.
J. AcClaiu, contractor for the new court
house, against the commissioners Of the
county. for extra work in the foundation
of the building, amounting to about S10,-
900, has been on trial to jury. Messrs.
c. w. Carroll and ]. W. Shannon, are
counsel for the contractor, and Hon. l..
Danford and Prosecuting Attorney n.
K. Kennon for the county.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-02-25

COMMUNION services will be held in
the Presbyterian church on next Sabbath
The pastor will be assisted by the Rev.
F. NJ. Kumler, of Cumberland, Ohio, who
will also preach on the last days OF this
week. The special services, which have
been attended with much interest, are
still in progress, and will be held on each
evening. and also on Thursday and Fri
day at 80 a. NJ, and on Saturday at
, N m
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-02-25

Sought for the last hundred years-s
remedy for catarrh, hay fever and cold in the
head-found at last in Elys Cream Balm; safe
and pleasant to use, and easily applied with
the inge; it gives relief at once and thor~
ough treatment positively cures; price SOC.
For all forms of nasal cstarrh where there is
dryness of the air passage with what is COM
monty called 'stuffing up especially when go-
ing to bed, Ely's Cream Balm gives immediate
relief; its benefit to me has been priceless. -
A G Chase, M D., Wildwood, Kas. 2 25-2t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-02-25

The city fathers held three meetings
last week on the gasoline street light
question. proposition from the Beiden
Burner Co., and resolution favOring its
acceptance being read at each meeting,
and finally tabled. A. c. Darrah, for the
Northern Ry., was granted right TO put
ia scales at or near their depot. Three
of the live councilDenint the city, seemed
to favor putting in the new lamps. Mr..
Welday, the other member, is in New
nrlaa0c
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-02-25

WE have mentioned the accident to
Miss Katie Darrab, of near Bellaire, whe
fell on the ice some time ago and was
seriously injured. But there is a very
pathetic and unexplainable fact connect
ed with the matter, in that her twin sis.
ter, Miss Matte, through sympathy, is
also in very precarious condition.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-02-25

SHERIFF SEDwICK has received LETT
ter from Calumet. Mo-, desiring inforBa-
ton as to the whereabouts of Milton
Harris, VINO lived in this county several
years ago. ANY enc knowing anything
of Mr.. Harris or any of his family, will
confer favor by addressing the sheriff
at St. ClairsYille.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-02-25
Assignee's Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the uRder-
N signed has been appointed assignee Of the
L estate of Isaac N. Murdaugh, assignor.
All persons indebted to said estate are request
ed to make immediate payment, and those hav-
ing claims against said estate will present
them duly authentlcatad for settlement.
2lI3t CIV. CARROLL, Assignee.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-02-25
VERY Remarkable Recovery.

Mr.. 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 Btters, and is so much i'm
proved that she is able now to do her own
work Electric Bitters will do ali that is
claimed for them; hundreds of testimonials
attest their great curative powers. Only SOC
bottle at Pattersons'.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-02-25

CHARLES HALL, an old resident of
Mingo, was shet and killed on Friday
night, casting that community into a
gloom. Five men, who we're jollifying
over the signing by the Junction iron
works of compromise scale, and were
in bis chicken yard. are in the Steuben+
vile Jail. charged with the crime. Mr..
Hall had gene to the door to see what
was up among the fowls, when the fatal
shot was fired.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-02-25
SO Acre Farm for Sale

7 WILL sell ffty-aere tract of land, with
house and other necessary buildings; small
orchard of good fruit, plenty of water and
good soil. Situated three-quarters of mile
north of Maynard station, c., L. & W. r. R.,
in Belmont county, Ohio. Call on or address,
A. Y. HENDERSON,
2 lift Maynard, Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-02-25

Ayers Sarsaparilla is the best medicine
for every one in the spring; emigrants and
travellers will find it an effectual cure for the
eruptions, boils, pimples, eczemas, ETC., that
break out on the skin-the effects of disorders
in the blood, cause by sea diet and life on
board ship.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-02-25

REDUCED RATEs-The st. Clairsville
& Northern R. r have reduced the rates
for passengers To Bridgeport, Bellaire
and Wheeling. 1t is now the shortest,
quickest and cheapest route to Wheeling.
without change of cars, and no detention
waiting for trains.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-02-25

We propose to edit this quarter column for
the present, and think we can make in inter-
esting as well as profitable to our readers. We
assure then that nothing shall appear but what
is strictly true; but as it will be impossible to
tell everything in so small a space, drop in and
ask some questions. GEO. JEPSON.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-02-25

THE ticket nominated by the working.
men of Martins Ferry, is as follows:
For Mayor, Theodore Keller; marshal
Robert Hanson; treasurer, Thomas j
Irwin; solicitor. ]. G. Gray; street eom-
missioner, David Vennum.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-02-25

TIE PANsY for March is 6ns budget
of reading for the little folks. consisting
of serials by Mrs Alden CPansyO and
others, short stories, poems and pictures
An excellent feature is the alphabet Sc
ries of great men and great women.
Published by ID. Lothrop & Co, Boston.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-02-25

IHAD to comb back the hair from my fore
head and omit the parting to conceal my bald
ness; since then Parker's Hair Balsam has
made my hair as thick and CLASSY as ever;
ladies whose hair is getting thin will find the
Balsam just splendid. Mary Swanson, Chicago.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-02-25

IT seems that the Martins Ferry wa
ter works bonds have not been negotiated
after all, and there seems small chance
that they will be very soon, Judge Ran
ney, Of Cleveland, having given an epin.
ion against their legality.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-02-25

Mind and body alike suffer from sluggish
action of the blood, the result of dyspepsia OIL
biiiousness; Ayers pills stir up the liver, ex-
cite the stomecn and bowels to activity, open
the pores and insure that health of body which
is indispensable to mental vigor.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-02-25

AT the NJ. E. church on Sabbath morn
ing, 2S persons, mostly adults, gathered
about the altar, and were baptized by
Rev. Haskell. 1t was an outgrowth of
the revival. and was beautiful and i'm
DresSiVe sight
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-02-25
Monday, March 2eth, 1886,

At o'clock in the afternoon, the following
described lands and tenements in the survey
and plat of said estate, tO-wit:
1t being part of the northeast quarter OF
section ., township Z, range ., beginning for
the same al a stone planted at the northeast
running thence with the east boundary OF
said section south 79.l2 rods to the line be-
tween the lands of George Kemp and the
above mentioned tract; thence with said line
north 89A west l64 IS rods to q stone plan ted
In the west boundary Of the above mentioned
quarter; thence north 8S6 TO a white oak two
inches IN diameter: thence north 6615 east p, ,S4
rods to q stone planted; thence north ~ east
IS. A rods to tine north boundary of section;
thence with said section line south SyH east
IS aores-Bubject to dover interest in q par
eel OF land parted off from said tract as q
dover for Nancy Orrison, widow Of John Or
rison, and described as follows: 1t being part
of the northeast quarter of section s, township
T. range 5, beginning at a stone planted on
reds west from stone planted for the north
east corner of the section; thence south 10 west
1878 rods to . stone planted; thence south 10
rods to q stone planted; thence north S913o west
east 10 rods to a stone planted; thence north
S9lao west - rods to stone planted In the
west boundary OF the above mentioned tract;
thence with said west boundary north 90 east
- rods to the section line; thence with said
section line south S913 east 81. SO rods to place
of beginning. containing % acres Il6 perch es,
leaving a balance In the first mentioned tract
of 10 acres, A peroheR
Appraised. subject to dover estate, at 5000;
free Of dover at S272O
and one-third in two years, with interest.
''''' " " Leroy O. sEDwIUK, Sheriff.
T. W. Emerson, Plf's Atty. 25-td
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-02-25

BY bills printed in this Office, we note
that S T Haines will offer at public sale
the farm of the late Joseph Haines. con.
tanning 81 acres, situated about half mile
south of the Great Western, on Thurs
day, March 4.