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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27
PROF. CLARK will teach Shorthand in
Franklin College next term, beginning
Jan. 3. at soc Der week.
SOCIETY CONTEST.

The annual contest between the JefTer-
son and Philosophic Literary Societies OF
Franklin College, was a very close con-
test. The entertainment was well worth
the admission fee to any one. The per
formers acquitted themselves creditably,
and each one, whether he bore away the
palms of victOry-the decision of the
Judges selected to award the honors Or
whether he goes home to enjoy his vaca-
ton empty-handed and without wearing
the laurels on his crown, can feel that his
work was not in vain.
The following was the programme:
Declamations-Wilh Howell, New
Athens: subject. The Unknown Speak
er; J. NJ Thompson, HarriSville, o., Char
lot Race of Ben Hur.''
Essays-A. a Giffin, Powhatan, O..
The Foes of Society; Miss Alice Dicker
son. New Athens, ''Life'S summary"
Orations f. Fulton, Cadiz, "The
Power of EducatiOn;' Miss Anna Lee
New Athens, "The Spirit of Harmony"
Debate Question, compromise"
Aft, ]. A Wallace, MOOrefield, o.; Neg.
d. L. Kaiser, Fry's Valley, o.
The music was furnished by the Opera
House Band, Wheeling.
Superintendent Sparks, of Martins Fer
ry, Prof Roemer, of Linsley Institute
Wheeling, and J. NJ. Rees, Esq, of st
Clairsville, acted as Judges.
The awards were made in favor o.
VIM. Howell,* a. \. Giffin,+ J. E. Full
toni and d. L. Kaiser* Out of the fiji
teen points the Philosophic Society wOr
eight, and the Jefferson seven.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27
PERSONAL MENTION.

Home for the holidays the follow
ing college students: Mr.. VIII 5. Norris
from POughkeepsie; Z. c. McMillen from
Mt. Union; W. W. Cowen, Van Dorm
Sutton, James Alexander, from Wash
jeff; Miss Ina Tallman from Washing
ton Seminary; Sherman H. Doyle from
Allegheny; Charley West and Alvin Sed-
wick from Ohio state University; John
LOchary from Cornell University.
MIR. and Mrs. E. L. Wiley, of Pains
vile, came in Monday to spend the hOli-
day vacation with relatives.
Miss Dora Kinney, of Lewis Mills,
is the guest of the Misses Clarks.
Henry B. Meyer, of Chicago came
down last week and ate his Xmas turkey
with his parents.
Capt. F. NJ COwen and wife, of Flush
ing, and Mr.. Duane Cowen, of Chicago,
spent Christmas with the family of Mr..
Henry Meyer.
Mr. and Mrs. George Adams aud Mr..
James Adams, of Wheeling, came in on
Christmas and were the guests of their
mother.
DIR. J. P. West and wife, of Bellaire,
took their Christmas dinner with relatives
here.
Mrs. W. S. COwen and daughter Helen
came in from Cincinnati Monday for a
brief holiday visit to her home in this
place.
Master Willie Stedman is on brief
visit to relatives in Columbus.
Mr.. S. G. Hughes and family are
spending the holidays with friends in
Bridgeport.
Mr.. Harry Hoffner, of Beaver Falls,
Pa, came i'll on Tuesday to spend the
holidays.
Mr.. Clinton Carroll, of Columbus, is
home on brief visit.
from the East, stopped off long enough
to eat Xmas turkey with his wife and the
family of her father, John 5. Close, Esq,
near Lafferty, and to drop over here
among his friends.
Mrs. Rowe and Mrs. Star, of Bates
vile, Noble county, are the guests of Mr..
John Ferren.
Misses Jennie and Maggie Stilwell,
and Mrs. W. Goudy, of Bridgeport, are
visiting friends and relatives in this place.
A S. Johnston, Esq, and little son, of
Bellefontaine, ARE visiting relatives in this
place.
Mr.. Walter c. .Wescott, of Jersey City,
is visiting his sister, Mrs. DR.. j. E. West.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27

At the two examinations in December
there were one hundred and twenty three
applicants, seventy-seven of whom took
the test in Physiology only, and fortysix
the test in all the branches. Of the
seventy-seven who took the Physiology
test, but one failed. Certificates were
granted as follows:
For Ta0o YearS-C. T. Dillon, Belmont
For one Year.. Y. Denham, II. G.
Meek, S. D. Wilkinson, Dora E. HOllett
Emma L. King, Maggie Masters, Mamie
McNiece, Luella Porterfield, Clara L.
White, r. S. Brice, Allan Porterfield, H
5. Thompson, Maggie Brown, Laura Close,
Pearl Chambers, Lee Hilles, Mary Nevans.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27

We have a store full of Dry
Goods, Notions, Boots, Shoes,
Rubber goods, Blankets, Flan-
nels, Yarns, Fine Dress Goods,
Umbrellas, Underwear, Trunks,
Valises, and everything in our
line, bought at headquarters,
from the best houses i'll the
country, as cheap as spot cash
will get them, and can sell as low
as any house in the county,
and we are doing so-bear
that in mind. For particulars
drop in at our store, and we
will try and convince you that no
house has better goods, or can
sell at lower prices. We intend
our friends to understand that
we mean just what we say,
and that they shall not lose money
by giving us call. Thank
ing the public for their gener-
Gus treatment during the past
six years. We are
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27
TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.

The usual December meeting of the Bel
mont County Teachers Association was
held at Burr's Mills on last Saturday.
The meeting proved to be very enjOya
BILE and profitable one. About seventy
five teachers were in attendance.
Owing to to absence OF the proper Off
GERS, the Association was called to order
at II a. NJ. by Sup't Powell. Prayer was
offered by Rev. Scott, of Belmont. Mu
sic was furnished by the pupils of the
school. Miss Laura Chappell was chosen
Secretary pro tenn.
Mr. C. L. Patterson, President-elect,
was then introduced and delivered his In
augural Address, which was well receiv
ed by the Association.
Mr. r. S. Douglass, the new editor of
the School Messenger, then read paper
on What shall we teach in the country
schools ?" Mr. Douglass showed conclu
sively that the great need of the country
school to-day is a regular systematic
Course of Study. Boards of Education
should awake to a sense of their legal du-
ties in this matter This question was
discussed by Messrs. Smith, Powell, Muir
ply. Scott, and others.
The good people of Burr's Mills and
vicinity had prepared an excellent dinner
for the members of the Association,
which was served in handsome style in
room No of the school building. 1t is
needless to say that all present enjoyed
the good cheer of the occasion. Teach
ers coming from the east part of the
county did not arrive till l P. NJ, owing
to the train being three hours late.
The afternoon session was called to
order at As P NJ. Several items of mis-
ceIlaneous business were transacted.
The President then introduced Miss Mel
lie Moore, of Defiance, Ohio, who gave
very interesting half-hOur's talk on the
subject of Geography Miss Moore is a
pleasant and agreeable speaker, and is
perfectly at home when addressing a
body of teachers.
Sup't Powell then read paper on
"The Mission of the Scholar" This was
one of the most scholarly productions We
have ever heard read before our AssOcia-
ton. Mr.. Powell certainly possesses a
highly cultured mind, and his paper de-
lighted all who heard it.
At this point teachers who were going
west were compelled to leave for the
train.
Miss Moore next gave brief talk on
HSchool Government" which abounded
in good thought and useful ideas. Her
methods will bear careful consideration,
and can be utilized with good effect.
A hearty vote of thanks was rendered
Miss Moore for her services on this occa-
sion. She does Institute work in NJ Onroe
county holiday week.
The next meeting of the Association
will be held at Bridgeport in February.
The good people of Burr's Mills deserve
great praise for the excellent manner in.
which they entertained the members of
the Association. A unanimous vote Of
thanks was rendered by the Association
for the kindness they received.
The Martins Ferry, Bridgeport and
Bellaire teachers gathered at the Bellaire
depot, but when they learned that the
west bound train was three hours late,
they recOnsidered their intentions and
returned to- their homes.
The Association adjourned at P. NJ.
MAX.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27
A FEAREI-I. EXPLOSION.

At about Ia Sunday afternoon an aW-
full explosion occurred at Long Run tun-
mel. on the Wheeling and Lake Erie rail
road, near Adena. and about eight miles
! North of St Clairsyille as the crow flies.
The shock was distinctly felt at Martins
Ferry and Wheeling, and was thought to
be that of an earthquake.
At the point named the Wheeling and
| Lake Erie is building tunnel, about
500 feet in length, upon which work has
been prosecuted since August. About
| 100 men are employed, who are lodged
and boarded in buildings near the work.
About fifty feet from the mouth of the
tunnel was the magazine, in which was
stored 12O cans of powder, containing %
pounds each, and ten cans of dynamite
of like weight each. About 100 yards
West stood four buildings, one occupied
by the colored laborers, another by Ital-
ian labOrers, the third a boarding house
| occupied by the better class of the whites,
and the fourth building known as the
commisSary. At the hour named a
young man in the employ of the con-
tractors undertook to show couple of
youngsters the mysteries of dynamite,
and in order to get at it, it is said, knock
ed the lock from the magazine door with
a stone. He was smoking pipe, and
Just as he was about to enter it occurred
| to his associates that that was not a good
place to smoke, and they took to their
heels" In moment terrific explosion
occurred, shaking the earth as by an
earthquake. The white smoke shot sky
ward hundreds of yards, and was seen
miles away, and the awful roar heard
along the valley for great distance
either way. The scene that followed
was sickening. Not stick of the maya
zine was visible. and where it stood was
hole in the ground about ten feet deep
and twenty-five feet in diameter. The
buildings spoken of were completely
wrecked, two of them blown to atoms.
About 1000 yards from these is the farm
dwelling of Benz. Mulhorn, from which
the sash were blown out, one corner
wrecked, the chimney demolished, and
Mr.. Mulhon's little girl severely hurt.
The farm house of VIM. Markle also suf
fered severely.
Charles Gleck, the young man spoken
of. was about 10 years of age, and came
from Charleston, W. Va. A piece of a
finger and bloody boot strap were all
that patient search for his remains re-
vealed. Seventeen persons were injured,
some of them very severely, andit is pos
sible there may be further loss of life.
The accident is the most appalling that
ever occurred in this part of the State,
and should be a warning to railroad con-
tractors and others who use large guam
titles of explosives.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27

The Pittsburgh Daily Post for the year 1899 will
continue with redOubled energy the triumphal en-
deavOr to send out the best daily in the Union Its
progress the last year Indicates its fututure enter
prise In all departments that constitute a great
metropolitan daily it will compete with the fore
most Its teegraphic facilities by special CORES
pOndents at all the great news eenterS will be Of
the most far-Teaehing and thorough character Its
market reports, local and telegTaphie, covering
every branch of trade, have won Il wide reputation
for reliability and fullneSs. They will be cOntinu-
ed and advanced in the same line Its editorial
news, and local departments will be maintained
with added yigOr and enterprise The wear 1sS9
VIII be memorable enc in our political and bust
ness history, and promises to see the conclusion OF
the great battle waged on the questions of Tariff
Reform and Reduced Taxation. No one who de-
SireS to be well informed and abreast of the times
can do without this daily paper, bringing him in
close touch with the whole world of business in
duStry, finance, legislation and politics Washing
ton and Harrisburg will be alike great centers of
news The Old World is on the verge of volcano
Of war and revolution. The Pittsburgh Daily
Post will print all the news.
TERaIS-By mail one year, SS, postage prepaid.
By agent or carrieT, at 15e per week. Send for
sample copy.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27

Mrs. Jos. WILLIAMS died of heart
trouble, at the residence of her daughter,
Mrs. Martha Starbuck, in Barnesville, on
Wednesday of last week, in the SD year
of her age, and her remains were taken
to Bridgeport for interment. Deceased
was the mother of Mrs. T. J. Baggs, OF
thelatter place.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27
CHRISTMAS GIFTS.

The following marriage licenses were
issued by Judge CASTOR during the week
Cassius A Heskett and Laura Dunn.
Levi ID. Sewers and Elizabeth J. Jones'
Albert Forster and Mary Henry.
Geo. d. Fowler and Florence E. Grear
John H. Moore and Annie E. Hobbs.
Lawrence Cullen and Allie NJ. CASTOR.
Jas. A Tarbet and Lulu Huffman.
RObt. Robson and MOllie GrimSley.
John a. B. Matthews and Sarah a.
Carpenter.
James NJ. Wilbur and Louisa Snyder.
Charley McClain and Mary c. Moffet.
Jas. A. Alexander and Ella NJ. Stewart.
Fulton Elder end Maggie King.
John Kenson and Lucy Oliver.
H. E. Hermann and Maggie f. Sloan.
David G. Fankhouser end Clara NJ.
Shaver.
Charles Barnes and Maggie CHASER.
Albert Z. Carnes aud Mary Harris.
VIM. Robinson and Laura d. Crozier.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27

THE Democrats Of Wheeling held their
primaries for the nomination of a mu-
nicipal ticket on Saturday. Mayor Sea-
bright was renOminated. Louis Del
brugge was nominated for City Sergeant,
Thomas Thorner for Clerk and John
Crockard for Wharfmaster.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27

Miss LORA HAINEs, a well-known mu-
sician of Cambridge, whose acquaintance
is enjoyed by number of our young
society people, started for Southern Cal
ifornia on Wednesday of this week, where
she will be the guest during the winter
of the family of L. B. Hogue, Esq. Miss
H. was the organist of the NJ E. Church
choir at Cambridge. and previous to her
departure, the members of the choir and
several friends made her a farewell call,
and through Rev. Dr. Burt, presented her
with a well-flled purse in token of their
good VIII and of her faithful labors in
the choir.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27

Read the following: c. II. Morris, New
ark, says, WAS down with abscess of
lungs, and friends and physicians pro
nounced me an incurable consumptive;
began taking DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption; am now on my thiry
bottle. and able to oversee the work on
my farm. 1t is the finest medicine ever
made" Jesse Middlewart, Decatur Ohio,
says: "IIad itnot been for DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption would have
died of lung trouble; was given up by
doctors; am now in best of health" Try
it. Sample bottle free at Patterson 4
Sons drug store 5
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27
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~ 27-4t
Mrs. T. O. SCOTT, of Martins Ferry, a

Mrs. T. o. SCOTT, of Martins Ferry, a
sister of Judge W. d. HOff, of this place,
died from complication of diseases at
her home on Monday, after an illness of
several months duration, and her funeral
took place on Tuesday. Deceased was
an excellent woman, and enjoyed the love
and esteem of a wide circle of friends.
She leaves a husband and family.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27

AMONG the pleasant social Christmas
gatherings, was one at the home of our
friend Geo. Latham, Esq, in Flushing
township, on Tuesday. The occasion
which gave additional charm to the
Christmas festivities, was the celebration
of the 63d birthday of Mr. Latham. Nj
merous friends and relatives gathered to
extend congratulation and enjoy the fes-
tivities of the day.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27

TIE Celebrated Jackson Corset Waist
has no equal for Ladies and Misses. Most
sensible garment worn. As health cor
set it is unrivalled. Artistic, perfect fit
ting; the most natural; gives complete
support to the back. Recommended by
physicians. f. TROLL & Sons, sole agents
for st. ClairSville. IL 132t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27
HOLIDAY EXCURSIONS

Via Pennsylvania lines. Excursion tick
cts at low round trip rates will be sold by
the Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburgh
on Dec "a, %, and 81, 1888, and Jan. 1,
1889, good returning until Thursday, Jan.
8. 1889. No tickets viii be sold to adults
for less than 25c, nor to children for less
than 15c. II 6-3G
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27

A FIRE broke out in a small rear room
of Blum Brothers dry goods store, Bell
aire, on Thursday evening. The fire is
supposed to have been caused by goods
taking fire from a gas jet. The damage,
principally from the water and smoke,
is placed at $1,000.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27
FARM FOR RENT

Containing 100 acres, situated miles
West of Bridgeport, near the National
Road, with a good house, stable, etc. A
good chance for good tenant; will be
leased for one or more years. Possession
given any time after the first of the year.
For further particulars call on or address
r. T. CRISwELL, 30 Zane st.
IL 27-4t Wheeling, w. Va.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27

THE residence of Mr.. r. K Giffin, on
Wheeling Island, caught fire while the
family were at supper on Wednesday of
last week. The roof of the building was
burned entirely off, and the inside was
drenched with water Fortunately much
of the furniture was saved by being re-
moved by the neighbOrs. Loss covered
by insurance.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27

THE special quality of Ayers Hair
Vigor is that it restores the natural
growth, color, and texture of the hair. 1t
vitalizes the roots and fOllicles, removes
dandruff, and heals itching humorS of the
scalp. In this respect it surpaSses all sim
liar preparations.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27

SOME means should be devised to OBJ
tain better and more uniform heating of
the school rooms, and, at the same time,
to heat the halls. The stoves now in the
rooms are barbarous, dirty, and unhealthy,
and ought to be gotten rid of as soon as
possible. Steam heating could be put in
for, probably, $1,000, possibly less. If
any one will visit the building on cold
day the necessity for this viii be readily
seen.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27

THE annual meeting of the Directors
of the Standard Iron Co. was held at the
Works on Wednesday of last week, and
declared dividend of per cent. There
were fortysix applicants for the position
of Manager, made vacant by the resigna-
tions of T. B. Nav.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27

PRESIDENT DARRAH has purchased
sufficient steel rails to relay the Northern
Railroad entirely with steel, and force
of men are now engaged in putting them
in the track
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27

Mrs. MARY TINGLE, wife of Geo. R.
Tingle, L.. S. Treasury agent at Alaska,
died at San Francisco on the 18th inst,
and her remains were brought to her old
home at Wheeling for interment on Sat
urday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27

MIR. CHARLES c. CARROLL, of this
place, has secured desirable position in
the Office of the Pennsylvania Railroad at
Newark, N j., and has entered upon its
duties. He is stenographer and type
writer, a fine scholar, and is in other ways
well equipped for a useful business career.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27

A PANORAMA and lecture, descriptive
of the capture, during the late war, of the
rebel train at Big Shanty, Ga, will be
given at Court House Hall, January 16,
by w. J. Knight, the veritable engineer
who opened the throttle of the wild en-
gine. Proceeds for the benefit of the
charity fund of DrummOnd Post, G. A r.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27

THE new Baltimore s. Ohio draw
bridge over the canal at GAINESVILLE, just
finished at cost of $4,000 was wrecked
on Thursday. 1t was left open and a
freight train plunged over its approach,
d destroying both bridge and train No
one was injured.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27

THE special legislative committee, ap-
pointed to devise means to increase the
revenues of the State, have determined to
recommend that a tax be levied upon
township, county and State officers.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27

THE fourth annual exhibition of the
Wheeling Poultry Association will be
held at the old court house, Wheeling, on
Jan. 1st to 4th, inclusive. II. f. Wells,
Bridgeport, is the Secretary, from whom
premium lists and other information may
be obtained.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27

THE Glencoe Farmers Institute begins
to-day, and will close tomorrow night
The gentlemen who are managing it
have worked industriously to get up a
good Institute, and their efforts should
be rewarded by large attendance of the
people of that neighborhood
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27

CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES in the way OF
Silk and Cashmere Muffiers, Linen and
Silk Handkerchiefs, Embroidered Gen
tlemen's Slippers goods that are hand
some, useful and comfortable
II 13-2t T. TROLL & Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27

TRAINS on the Baltimore and Ohio,
East bound, due at WarnOck at 4:40 p.
NJ, and I'LL P. NJ. at Glencoe West bound,
will carry passengers to the Institute at
excursion rates.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27
CATARRH,
Catarrhal DEAFNESS and Hay Fever.
NEW HOME TREATMENT.

A NEW HUME IINE-AIHI1NI'
Sufferers are not generally aware that
these diseases are contagious, or that they
are due to the presence Of living parasites in
the lining membrane of the hose ard eus-
tachian tubes. Microscopic research, how
ever, has proved this to be fact and the
result is that a simple remedy has beer for
mulated whereby cataTrh, catarrhal deafness
and hay fever are permanently cured in
at home by the patient once in two weeks.
n. B-For catarrhal discharges peculiar to
females (whites) this remedy is a specific.
A pamphlet explaining this new treatment
is sent on receipt of ten cents by A. Il.
DIXON & Son, 304 West King St, Toronto,
Canada.-Scie1ltitic american.
Sufferers from catarrhal troubles should
read the above carefully.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27

FOUND-About the middle of Novem-
Der, on the road leading from Vineyard
Hill to Ramage's, Silver Watch. The
owner can have the same by proving
property and paying charges.
W. II. CORDNER, East Richland, o.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27

a NOTE from Mr.. II. C. Welday states
that himself and wife arrived safely in
New Orleans on the 18th, and that they
are pleasantly located at 1877 st. Charles
ST
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-12-27

w. T. BRYANT slipped cap under his
coat at Blum's store yesterday afternoon
and the Marshal slipped him down to
the lookup. Bryant lives near st. Clairs-
vile, and he put up his overcoat as sure
ty. This is the second st. Clairsville chap
run down here for stealing caps, and they
always cost more than if bought and paid
for.-Bellaire Independent 22.