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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16

BY reason of break in the main pipe
of the West Virginia natural gas COM
pany at Garrett Hill, about twenty
miles out of Wheeling. Several huns
dred private residences, and a number
of manufacturing establishments were
deprived of the use of gas about three
o'clock Tuesday morning. A supply
was turned on from the pipe of the
Wheeling company, which lasted until
go o'clock in the morning and had to
be turned of because of an insufficient
supply for its own customers. The
break was not repaired until after eight
o'clock in the evening and much incen+
yenieuee and discomfort was caused to
the eompany's patrons. At some of the
glass works there was serious apprehen>
sions of heavy losses. from the chilling
of furnaces and the breakage of pots.
but by extraordinary exertions and care,
but little damage resulted.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16
Valuable Farm for Sale.

/ OFFER for sale the farm owned BIZ the
Il late John Orr, situated one and half
miles north OF 81. Clairsville, Ohio, on the
line OF the Northern Railway. The farm con-
talns o acres; land laying to south and
east; well watered and under good state OF
cultivation. On the farm is dwelling, good
barn and stable, and other out>buildings: good
orchard and small fruit of every variety; well
timbered; limestone and excellent stone fer
building purposes; also uudcrlaid with good
vein Of coal. Terms OF sale reasonable. For
further particulars call on or address
M. Q. FRAZIER, Executrix,
IL 2>Sm.n ST. Clairsville, Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16

HUGH SEMPLE, the gate keeper of
gate No. 8, on the national road west of
Morristown, was found dead in the road
near his home about nine o'clock Friday
morning. A short time before his life
less body was found, he started from his
house TO take his COW down the road
leading south, to the brook for water.
In little while the COW returned. A
little later Mr.. Geo. Armstrong. who
coming from home had met Mr.. Semple
on the road down the hill, and on his
return half hour later, found him sitt
ting on the bank by he roadside in a re-
clining position with bis head resting on
his hand, dead, gave notice to his fam>
lily of the dreadful event. DR.. Clark, of
Morristown, was summoned at once and
gave 1t as his opinion that heart disease
produced death, Deceased was about
IS years of age. A wife and family of
several children, most of them grown
are bereft The funeral occurred on
Sunday. Interment at MOrristown.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16

THE Columbus Dispatch, of Monday,
announces the death, on Sunday. of Mrs
Jean. wife of Charles Patterson. ESQ,
of that city, in the 57th year of her age.
The maiden name of deceased was Jean
Campbell. and she was born, reared and
was married in Belmont county. Short
ly after her marriage they removed to
Cadiz. where they lived until 1861 when
the family removed to G lumbus. She
was the mother of seven children. six of
whom survive. viz: John G Patterson, of
Mt. Vernon; Eleanor Way, of Marietta !;
Maggie MAYNARD. and Mary A., Eliza
and Charles K Patterson, of Columbus.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16
Institute Program,

The following is the program adopted
by the Belmont County Farmers Club,
Oh Saturday last, for the forthcoming
Farmers Institute. We invite the at
tention of our readers to the rich treat
provided for them:
FIRST DAY.
1Oa REORGANIZATION.
IL -WOoigrOwers' meeting, ad-
dressed by Hon w n Cowden and 9TH
ers. Topic. "Sheepgrowing an Aid to
Better Farming" Discussion.
AFTERNOON.
1:90-"How to Succeed Better on the
Farm" B Terry. Discussion.
3:00-"The Ideal Citizen" Gen H
Hurst.
EVENING SESSION.
700 -"Wife Culture" T B Terry.
S:00-"Dumb Animals" Prof w G Nc.
Clellan, Wash. jeff. College.
SECOND DAY-FORENooN.
10:OO-"The Farmers Horse; His Care
and Treatment" MIR Powell, Springboro,
Pa. and and J F Young
IL 1:00-Discussion.
Poultry as pleasant and
profitable employment for womeb," Mrs
Perley Pickett, Barnesvilie.
AFTERNOON.
3:15-Some observations on farming
and stock raising in South America, J
II Close.
EVENING.
7:OO-"American Home Life" Gen.
II Hurst.
S:OO-"Some Dangers to be Averted, y
Judge G L Craumer. Wheeling.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16
Death of Alex. Rranum.

On Friday morning this communItS
was shocked By the announcement oi
the death of the well-known wbclesa.lp
grocer. Alexander Brauum. which oc.
Cured suddenly. at bis home. in Kirk.
wood, at o'clock on that morning, from
palsy or the heart. He had been com>
plaiDing for few days. and had not
been over to mis- business house, but no
serious apprehensions we're entertained.
Deceased was native of Canada, and
was 20 years of age He came 10 the
| United States shortly litter he was 81
years old. and located near ST. Glars,
vile, where he followed the occupation
OF carpenter and farmer for a number of
years. having owned and occupied the
| Humphrey farm, southeast of town.
About the year 1S49 be removed with
his family to Bridgeport. and engaged in
the grocery trade, as a member of the
| irm of JuDkins & Branum, after
ward JuDkins, Branum & Co., and
more recently, and for a number of
years past. as A. Branum & Sons.
During his long business career be has
by wise and conservative management
always maintained high standing in
the commercial world, aud was eminent
ly successful. Mr.. BraDum was patri-
otic and public spirited citizen, alive to
the interests of his country and communi.
ty. No truer patriot ever breathed. His
love of his adopted land was attested by
the active interest be manifested during
the late war in uphoiding the Union
cause and the cheerful sacrifice of one
of his sons upon the altar of his country
a noticeable trait of his character was
the interest he manifested in young
men; their success gratifed him and bis
wise counsel was never sought in vain.
He was a genial companion, with a
well stored mind of practical knowl-
edge gathered from life's experiences,
whose society and fellowship was
sought after by those around him.
Kind, courteous and agreeable, his pres
ence will be greatly missed by the
people of Bridgepart. and more espe-
cially by the home circle, over which he
presided with such affectionate regard.
His funeral took place on Sabbath, at
o'clock, large number of people be-
ing in attendance from different parts
of the county, and was conducted uD-
der the auspices of the Bridgeport Lodge
of Masons, of which deceased was
member Religious services were COB
Quoted by Rev. Winters, of the NJ. E.
church. assisted by Revs. Hays and
Meek. Interment at Weeks cemetery.
ACTION OF THE BRIDGEPORT BANK.
WHEEEAs, God in his providence has
called from our midst our esteemed fel>
low citizen and co-laborer, Alexander
Branum.
Resolved, That in the death of MI
Branum we realize the loss of valua
director. a pleasant gentleman and
worthy citizen, who has been ever ready
by ad vice and council to advance the
general interests of society, and while
we lament his demise we bow with SUBJ
mission to Him who ruleth all things
we'll.
Resolved, That copy of the above be
sent to his family, and also to the Wheel
ing and county papers for publication.
By order of the board,
Dec, 13, 1886. J.J. HOLLOWAY, Cashier.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16

WAsHINGToN's UNPUBLISHED LET
TERs.-The third in the series of origi
nal engravings, which the American
Agriculturist is presenting to subscri-
bsrs. appears with the December num-
Der. 1t is Is by 25 inches in size, illus+
trating Washington's birthplace. farm.
tomb, etc. Donald G.. Mitchell Qke
Marvel) writes the six-column descrip-
ton, which contains unpublished letters
of Washington. Send six cents to pub
fishers for sample proofs of the eDgrsv-
ings and sample copy of the American
AgriculturIst. The next engraving in
the series illustrates the early home,
farm at Mentor. stock, etc. etc. of Pres
ident Garfield, together with description
by prominent writer.
We will club the American Agricul-
turist with The CHRONICLE for So per
year, every person who immediately
subscribes to receive the engravings
free for next year and this year also.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16

The annual contest between the liter
ary societies of Franklin college occurs
on Tuesday evening of next week the
21st, inst. John c. Alexander, of Bell
are is on the program for select -ora+
tioD; Miss Anna Watson, of New Athens
will read an essay on "The mission of
defeat" and S. H. Doyle, of st. Clairs
vile will deliver an original oration
taking for his theme "The beautiful in
man."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16

FANCY AND FAMILY GRoCERIEs.-We
have the finest stock of goods in our line
in the country, and guarantee quality to
be the best. and prices the most reasona-
BILE. Our line of good things for the
holidays is very large, and complete.
We cannot enumerate, but ask you to
come and see our stock which is all
fresh and of best quality. GEO. JEPSoN.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16

THE we'll know Wheeling hostelry.
the Mcclure House, will change hands
April 1st. the present lessee and mama
ger, Mr.. F Norton retiring. The new
lessees will be Mr.. E c Grant. of Chica-
go aud old and popular hotel man who
will personally supervise the new man.
sgement. Hon N B Scott, president of
the Central glass works. who will be a
silent partner. and Harry W Mcclure,
who will have charge of the Office.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16
Very Remarkable Recovery.

Mr.. George V. Willing, of Manchester,
Mich. writes: My wife has been almost help
less for five years, so helpless that she could
not turn over in bed alone; she used two bot
ties of Electric Bitters, and is so much iR-
proved that she is able now to do her own
work Electric Bitters will do sll 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, 1886-12-16
Sherif's Sale.
Belmont Common Pleas.
Ellen Barnes
Emeline Freeze, ct al.

Emeline Freeze, ct al.
DURSUANT to an order of sale in the
Il 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, December 18th, 1856,
At o'clock a. m. the following real estate,
to-wit:
Situate in the township of Pease, county of
Belmont and state of Ohio, and known as lot
number so and such parts of lots numbered 81
and % as lie west of a straight line down from
a point on the north side of Ross street "a feet
northwesterly from the southeast corner of said
lot number % to point on the north line of
said lot number 81, feet distant from the
northeast corner of said lot number 81, and
being the same premises conveyed to the said
grantor herein by deed of Ross Alexander and
his wife, dated July Both, Iss5-All of said lots
being parts of the hamlet of Acer, in said
township of Pease, county and state aforesaid
Appraised st $500.
Terms-Cssh.
LEROY G. SEDWICK, Sheriff.
By FRANK r. SEDwIoK, Deputy.
]. E. Macdonald, Plff's Atty. II 1S>td
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16

A NUMBER of our good patrons while
in town paying their rent to Treasu-
rer Robinson, during the past week, took
occasion to call on THE CHRoNICLE.and
leave their quota of pelf to keep.the ma.
chine in motion. We are grateful not
only for financial favors, but for many
kindly words of encouragement. Both
are pleasant things to have a in journal
lists career.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16

A YEAR or more ago colored man
was arrested in Bellaire on suspicion of
being the murderer of John Shsrpless, a
prominent member of the society of
Friends, and farmer near Philadelphia,
Pa After remaining in prison for sew
eral weeks, DO evidence being found
against him he was released. A little
later another colered chap was arrested
in Kentucky on the same charge, and
last Saturday the court at Meadville,
Pa. found him guilty of murder in the
first degree, and the judge sentenced
him to be hanged.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16

We have added to our stock of school
and blank books. and full line of poets
in cloth and leather bindings; also a
choice selection of miscellaneous books,
including the works of Dickens, Scott,
Irving, Macaulay and Gibbons, in sets.
Bibles and hymnals; low prices. Please
call. PATTERSON & Sons. 1872 At
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16

A COLLISION occurred between two
freight trains at Belmont about noon
Tuesday, which tried to run in opposite
directions over the side track at that
point. A number of cars loaded with
merchandise &c, were badly demolished,
but no one was injured, the train men
jumping.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16

PERSONS in the liquor business and
who are required to pay tax under the
Dow law, will find it to their advantage
to step into the treasursr's Office and
plank down their money on or before
the 20th, inst. The treasurer has no
authority to extend the time beyond
that date, after which the penalty will
attach.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16

MANY of our patrons will regret to
learn of the business embarrassment
aud assignment to S. Horkheimer, on
Tuesday. of Mr.. Julius Brilles. the we'll.
known Wheeling clothing dealer. His
liabilities will reach about $4,000 and
assets about $4,000. The Intelligencer
in referring to the matter says "Mr.
Brilles has had series of heavy misfor-
tunes to combat, and his failure will ex-
cite universal regret"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16

SAMUEL J. DANIELS. a respected citi-
zen OF Louisville, was adjudged insane
by the Probate court, and was taken to
the asylum at Athens, Tuesday. His
case is most deplorable one.and excites
the wsrmest sympathy. Religious ex
citement is given as the leading cause Of
bis insanity,by the examining physician,
DR. Wm Estep
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16

THE loss by lire to the reeently ex>
plOded store of Root. Hall at Franklin.
was adjusted by the adjuster of the
American Insurance Company last
week, the widow receiving S11s. The
Insurance company we're not RESPONSE
bic for damages caused by the explosion.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16

No OTHER medicine mas won for lit
sell such universal appreciation in its
own city, state, and country, and among
all people. as Ayers Sarsaparilla. 1t is
the best combination of vegetable blood
purifiers, with the iodide of Potassium
and Iron, ever offered to the public.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16
DIARIES FOR 1887,


SAMUEL BOYD. son of Wm. Boyd, of
Riehland township. died at his home in
Southern Missouri Eecently. The young
man left this county some time ago and
went west to seek his fortune, but the
pale messenger summoned him 10 his
long home ere he had gained foothOld
in his new home.-BelIaire Independent.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16

WM. GLADDEN., well known citizen
of Smith tnwnsbip, died at his home,
near CentreviIIe, on last Thursday. OF
slow paralysis, aged SO years. a wife
and three children-twO of whom are
married, and reside in the West, are be
reft by his death. The funeral took
place on Saturday, from Concord church
Rev Williams conducting the services.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16

SATURDAY Doruing Patrick Duffy, a
Martins Ferry stonemason, in the en-
ploy of the Wheeling Natural Gas Co,
was instantly killed. by heavy piece OF
machinery which he was assisting to
move, falling from a wagon upon him,
crushing his skull to a shspeless mass.
Deceased was about 40 years of age and
leaves a wife and three children.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16

HERE is little piece of state news,
yet it is just the sort husbands delight
IN drawing a pencil mark around, TO
attract the attention Of their wives: A
Michigan woman boasts that she has
worn the same bonnet for thirty five
Vpars
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16
Administrators Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that In the Probate
lN Court OF Belmont county, Ohio, the under
signed was appointed and qualified as Admin
istrator OF the estate of William ). Sutton de-
ceased late OF Belmont county.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested TO mako immediate payment, and
those having claims against said estate will
present them duly authenticated for pay
nent. SOLOMON BENTLEY,
ll2o~St Administrator.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16

A. c. OKEY Caldwell yOuag man
while out skating last week, fell heavi-
ly on his head aud shoulders. produc
ing concussiOn of the brain. To all ap
pearances be is without serious injury
but his memory has entirely lapsed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16

THE Uhrichsville Chronicle tells of a
man named Adam Long, of that place,
Y years OF age, who has been toothless
for many years. who is cutting Il third
set of teeth, and that in short time his
mouth will be full of ivories.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16

WE keep full line of whole and
ground spices, baking powder, &c. Exr
tracts vanilla and lemon, of our own
make. of unsurpassed quality and guar
anteed purity. PATTERSON g. SONS.
Of
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16

CHE committee of the Cleveland coun-
ell, which recently visited Wheeling to
Examine their fire brick pavements, re-
turned home and unanimously recon-
nended its adoption for the city by the
lob
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16

The eminent and celebrated DR.. GIessner.
writes,
The Kaskine Oo,-Dear Sirs-
The first greatest successes had with Kas,
kline were in chills and fever. malaria, nerV~
ous debility, rheumatism, dyspepsia and liver
diseases. and considered at that time il was
undoubtedly the best medicine ever discover
really wonderful powers in curing all the other
germ diseases and disorders. particularly
where the bluod had become diseased or iIn~
poverished and the digestion i'm paired; strict>
ly speaking, Kaskine is the only blood purifier
we have; used 1t also verP largely with un>
men and children: in over three hundred,cases
Lave cured there has never been the slightest
bad effect following its use, and IT is far
superior to any tonic or nerve medicine ever
known to the medical profession
Very truly yours l.. NJ GLESSNER, M. D.
800 East l2lst street, New York.
Prof W F Holcombe NJ d. 81 East 25th street.
Y. date Prof In N Y Med colege). writes
KsskiEe is superior to quiniue in its specific
power. and neve produces the slightest injury
to the hearing or constituti n
The 3 Examining Surgeon, DIR L WHITE
wrttes-'Ksskine is the best medicine made
81 Francis Hospital, Every patient treated
MY. with Ksskine has been
discharged cured
belleview Hospital. N Y, Universally suc-
cessful.'
StsJoseph's hospital, N Y, Its use is COM
sidered Indispensable; ii. acts perfectly
Kaskine Is pleasant to take and can be used
without special medical counsel.
purslieled in the history of medicine. 81 per
bottle Sold by. sent by
mail on receipt OF price.
=. THE KASKINE OO..lWarren st. N Y.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16

Mrs. Ellen Smith and son Master
Frank, of jamestown, New York, came
in on visit TO the family of her cousin
George Jepson. Esq, Wednesday of last
week. and will remain until after the
holidays.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16

B. R. JOHNSTON, of this place, as usual,
has in stock and for sale an extra large line Of
Furniture, including l'edsteads, Bureaus,
Stands, Reed, Rattan and Large Easy Chairs.
Bed Lounges, Chamber and Psrlor Sets, Bed
Springs, Wardrobes, Desks, Book Cases.
Secretaries, Falling Leaf and Extension
Tables, etc. These articles are not only or
namental and convenient, but useful. Call.
see, examine gods and prices, and if you
want to save money, buy from B. R. johns
sOnt IL 9~4t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16

EAAE WANT Statesmen everywhere,
kRH local and travelling, TO sell orr goods:
tT5 Will pay good salary and all expenses;
UB write for terms st once, Fnd state salarl ly
address STANDARD SILVER WARE
Washington, ST., Boston, Mass.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16

HANDKERCHIEFs and MUFFLERs-We
have fine line of bandkercbiefs and
mufiers All sizes, kinds, colors and pri'
ees cheap.
II 16 2t. JEPSON q PATTON.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16

SUPPRESSION of the menses may be
relieved by dose of Ayers Pills, which
produce the desired effect through SYM
pathetic action.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16

CLoAKs AT CosT.-We will close our
stock of ladies, misses and children's
Cloaks at cost for cash.
IL 16 2t. JEPsoN & PATTON.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16

A CLEAR head is indicative of good
health and regular habits. When the
bodv feels lsnguid, and the minds works
sluggishly, Ayers Catbartic Pills will
assist to recovery of physical buoyan.
cy and mental vigor. The constipated
should use them.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16

The holiday ad, of Geo. R. Tayler, of
Wheeling, will be found in this paper.
His is the Old Reliable Store of Wheel
ing, where you can get the very best.