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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-31
TO THE DRESS MAKERS.
We Desire to Call Your Attention
To a Few Facts.

If you desire to do the best work and
command the highest position in your
calling, it would be well for you to pay
close attention to the facts connected
with your business.
Never before have your customers
been so exacting or hard to please as they
have been during the past season, and
next season the case will be worse, in
stead of better.
This is caused by more general intel
ligence and broader education on the part
of the people, and by lack of cores
ponding progress upon the part of the
dressmaker.
Please read carefully the following tes-
timOnialS:
CowELsvILLE, Wyoming Co., N. Y.
have used Madame DeLand's Chart Clyse's
ton Metallic Dress Cutting Machine. After taking
instructions and using the National Garment Cut
ter, can truthfully say Is far in advance of any
system ever saw. | think it canno. be praised
too highly, and have taken the agency for the sys
TEN in Daran.
Mrs. A L. GRIswORLD, Dressmaker.
BUTLER, Pa, July 2ith, 1898.
After testing the National Garment Cutter by
cutting myself a dress (after my second lesSon)
heartily recommend it TO all who like neat-1tting
clothes | have tried several other methods, but
find none so good as yours and so easy to learn.
hope TO get you several scholars. Wishing you
success, | am Yours respectfully,
3l-* BERTHA LIMBERG.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-31
DEATH OFC.C. METCALF.

Sioux Falls Dakota Press, jan p.
One of the most solemn and impressive
funeral services ever held in Sioux Fall:
was that held over the remains of Mr.. c
C. Metcaif, who died suddenly at the Mer
chants Hotel Tuesday evening. Friend:
who assembled to pay the last tribute OF
respect to the departed one showed the
love and esteem they bore for him by a
manifestation of sorrow that came from
true hearts. The deceased was one whom
| all esteemed for his many noble traits OF
character, and his death, although among
strangers. was as keenly felt as though he
\ had resided iu the city for years.
| The services were conducted by Miss c.
J. Bartlett, the choir consisting of Miss
1 Jennie Collier, Miss Nellie Mccormick
Messrs. George Folds and J. W. Parker.
| The services of Miss Bartlett was beau
tiful and touching tribute that made a
strong and lasting impression on friends
assembled, and showed truly what a noble
character the deceased was blessed with.
After a last look at the remains the pail
bearers, consisting of MeSsrs. W. F. vii
der, P. J. Rogde, Charles Ransom, H. G.
Collins. E. d. MOrcom, and Roy Williams,
took charge of the body and it was taken
to the Central Depot and off on the after
noon train for st. ClairSville, o., where
the body will be inferred.
The only remaining relatives of the de-
ceased are his mother and one sister, Mrs.
J. 4. Henderson, who reside in St Clairs-
ville.a brother and sister having died with
in three years. During his late illness he
received the very best attention, and the
devotion paid him by his host of friends
showed that while he lived among stran-
gers he counted his friends by the score.
Mr. E. d. MOrcom, a personal friend, ac-
companied the remains to the home of the
bereaved mother and sister, and his COM
ing will prove to them that their only son
and brother died surrounded by friends
who loved him for his noble qualities, and
will do much to ease their sorrow.
The body of deceased arrived here Sat
urday morning, and the funeral services
were held Sunday forenoon, from the res
idence of his brother-in-law, J. A. Hen
derson, Esq, Drs. Hollingshead and Alex
ander conducting the services. At the
close of the touching and impressive SER
vice the remains were taken to Morris
town, accompanied by the relatives and
friends the latter twelve pail
bearers, most of them former schOOlmates
of deceased, who came from MOrriStown
through a driving storm to unite in the
last tribute of respect to their departed
friend. Upon the arrival of the remains
at Morristown, brief services were held
by Rev. Morton, of the NJ. E. Church, and
then all that was mortal of Clarence Met
calf was laid away in the cemetery beside
father, brother, and sister.
The thoughtful kindness of Mr.. Nor
com, who accompanied the remains, was
highly appreciated by the relatives and
friends.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-31

DIR. JOHN E. WEST and wife will leave
to-day for Jersey City, where they expect
to reside in the future, the Doctor only
returning for brief season for the pur-
pose of settling up his business affairs
1t is with genuine regret that we note
the departure of the excellent people
from our midst. The Doctor has lived
here all his life, and occupies high posi-
ton both as physician and citizen in
the estimation of the people, while Mrs
West, during her brief sojOurn, has won
the esteem and love of all who have en-,
joyed her acquaintance We voice the
the common sentiment whef we wish for
them abundant prosperity in their new
home.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-31
MORE ENTERPRISE NEEDED.

For more than eighteen months we
have been attempting to arouse the peO-
pie of St Clairsville to the necessity of
improving the streets and brushing up
the town generally. Within that time
there was an opportunity, had the munich
pal authorities been abreast of the times,
to establish an electric-lght plant here.
OF course it would have cost money at the
start. but. once established, the cost of
maintaining it would be comparatively
insignificant Not only the streets could
have been lighted, but the county build
ings. churches, stores, &c, as well. In
stead, we are paying $1,000 per year for
inferior street lighting. the lighting of the
county buildings is unsatisfactory, and
all others have to depend on oil, trouble
some. dirty, and dangerous.
Several years ago, before the electric
light had attracted attention, the writer
investigated the probable cost of erecting
and maintaining gas-light plant here,
and the probable revenues that could be
depended upon from it. The cost was ar
rived at with reasonable accuracy, after
consulting with experienced men. The
probable revenues, of course, had to be
guessed at, after carefully surveying the
field, and the aim was to be conservative
That examination indicated that the in
vestment would be a safe one. Men of
means were urged to investigate the mat
ter for themselves, and if they found it
practicable undertaking, to organize and
carry it to a successful conclusion; but,
for some reason it was not done. Mean
time, enough money from the town and
vicinity to construct gas-light plant has
been invested and lost in manufacturing
stocks in the river towns That opportu-
nifty was lost. So was the recent one to
obtain the electric-light.
We recite these lost opportunities in
order to enforce the necessity of greater
watchfulness and energy upon men who
would have St. Clairsville hold its own in
the march of events. That it can not do
unless aroused to greater activity. Well
kept and well lighted streets are essential
to a good town. OfcourSe there are good
towns without these elements of civiliZa-
tiOn, but they can not always maintain
that relation. Either they must improve
in these respects or come to standstill,
no matter what theirnatural advantages.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-31
LOOKING FOR ALoCATIoN

The managers of the wooden mill re-
Gently destroyed by fire at Caldwell are
looking for new location. Our informa-
ton is that they are capable men, and that
the mill made good quality of goods and
was doing well before it was burned out
st. Clairsville is in the heart of the best
wool producing region of the country
Its shipping facilities are superior to any
inland town in this part of Ohio, and its
supply of coal abundant and cheap. The
probabilities are that mill can be brought
here, if proper steps are at once taken
1t will not come unless invited, and in
ducements held out to bring it here. That
it would be worth great deal to the busi-
ness of the town goes without saying
Who will move to secure it? No time is
to be lost, if anything is done.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-31
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-31

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 in 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, 1889-01-31
MERIT WINS

We desire to say to our citizens, that
for years we have been selling DR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, DIR.
Kings New Life Pills, Buckien's Arnica
Salve and Electric Bitters, and have never
handled remedies that sell as well, or that
have given such universal satisfaction.
We do not hesitate to guarantee them
every time. and we stand ready to refund
the purchase price, if satisfactory results
do not follow their use. These remedies
have won their great popularity purely
on their merits. Patterson Il Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-31

THE funeral of VIM. Parker, whose
death was noted last week, took place
on Friday, Rev. J. II. Hollingshead con-
Quoting the service. A large number of
friends and neighbors were in attend
ance, evincing deed sympathy for the
unfortunate family, whose home had
been so strangely and suddenly converted
into house of mourning. Interment in
the NJ. E. Cemetery. On Sabbath the
NJ. E. Sabbath school, of which deceased
was an active member, unanimously
passed resolutions of coincidence.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-31
DEASONS WHY THE
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-31
DUBLIC SALE.

The undersigned viii offer for sale at public
auction, at the late residence of Joseph Lee, deed
IN UniOntOwn, Ohio, on
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18th. 1889.
At 10 o'clock a. m, the goods an ehattIes of said
ieeeiSed, consisting in part of I large draft geld
inS; hne draft stallion, Norman ELL. Jr., years
9id. sired by Norman Bill (POrteTfields hOrSe);
dam fine, large lliatoga mare; is a good and sure
loal getter, i6ia hands high weighs about 1890 lbs /;
head young cattle. and fat cow 20 tons hay q o
bushels cats 80 bushels cOrn,1 farm wagon Sprir
wagon, 1 Buckeye moving machine hay rake Fair
Ddlk scale, draws 100 lbs, set Yankee harness.
set buggy harness, buggy tongue, pair shafts,
and other farming implements; household and
kitchen furniture
TERMS Purchases amounting to Sc or less, tc be
pald IN cash: above that Sum notes on months
Win TWO good suretteS, Will be taken
l 81 ROSE LEE & A. ". LEE, Adm'rs
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-31
INTERESTED PEOPLE.

Advertising patent medicine in the
peculiar way in which the proprietor of
Kemp's BalSam. for coughs and colds,
does it. is indeed wonderful. He author
izes all druggists to give those who call
for it a sample bottle free, that they may
try ii before purchasing; the large bottles
are soc and 81; we certainly would advise
a trial; it may save you from consump-
ton F
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-31

THE venerable DR. John Alexander has
been suffering from heart trouble for two
or three days, which confines him to his
house. The doctor stands at the head of
his profession in the county, is many
sided man, and socially has few equals,
hence his return to the street will be hail
ed with qualification.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-31
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA sALVE.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price, 25 cents per
box. For sale by Patterson & Sons. ly
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-31

FATHER DRENNEN, of the o. Y. NeioS,
strikes from the shoulder at the dead
beat" subscribers in the following re-
freshing style:
The man who refuses to take a paper
for which he has subscribed from the of
flee, telling the Postmaster to return it
marked refused" while he is in arrears,
is mean enough to steal a sheep if the
opportunity was presented. A gentle
man will come or send to the Office of
publication, settle up and then order the
paper discontinued.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-31
lift

THE snow which fell ON Sunday night
and Monday made the roads more slavish
driving loaded wagons over than before.
When we speak of roads, gentle reader,
we mean pixies. The other roads are in
what our distinguished President would
call state of "inocuous desuetude."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-31

A PROHIBITION Convention was held
in Court House Hall on Tuesday, which
was attended by about twenty of the
faithful of that political organization.
Jacob Maule, of Colerain, presided. The
business affairs of the party for the past
year were settled up, and about S75 sub
scribed to defray necessary expenses for
the current year. The following Ex-
ecutive Committee was appointed to
conduct the canvass this year: 1. G. Nc
Farland, Jacob Maule, T. A. Rodefer R.
S. Clark, Rev. Timberlake, o. R. Wood,
Valentine Ault
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-31
WHAT WE CLAIM

l. That it is simple and more easily
learned than any other system known.
q That it is absolutely correct. giving
a perfect fit in all cases, thus saving time
and waste of goods which generally attend
the cutting of garments.
3. That when once introduced it be-
comes an indispensable article in every
household.
4. That in no case where this Cutter
has been used has it failed to give un-
bounded satisfaction.
s. That in short it is the ne pl1ts ultra
of all systems of cutting, and never fails
to please wherever introduced.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-31

EVERY farmer, and all who are inter
ested in any way in agriculture, should so
arrange their work as to allow themselves
time to attend every session of the Farm
ers' Institute, to be held in the Court
House Hall, on the Sth and 9th February.
These Institutes are acknowledged to
be the finest held in the State.
The morning and afternoon sessions
are devoted more especially to addresses
and papers on practical farm topics. In
the evening these subjects give place to
readings and popular lectures, which are
always entertaining and full of sound
instruction. To attend these annual
meetings is to appreciate them, and if
properly appreciated, will lead to higher
and nobler ambition in the calling of the
farmer.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-31

THE ladies and gentlemen who will take
part in the vocal music at the Farmers
Institute will meet at School Hall at s
o'clock tonight, for rehearsal. This is
one of the most attractive features of the
Institutes, and it is believed will be better
this year than ever before.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-31

JOHN W. ENGLISH, a prominent farm
er living about miles southwest of
Barnesville, in Noble county, got out of
bed about midnight Thursday, donned
his clothes and went out into the yard
and sent pistol ball through his brain,
where his family found him a short time
afterward. He was aged 81 and leaves
large family.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-31

THERE was a narrow escape from what
might have been a serious fire in the Nc
MILAN Row, in the rear of the former site
of the Presbyterian Church, Monday af-
ternoon. One of the tenants left fire in
shape to roll off upon the floor, which it
did, and was discovered barely in time to
prevent a serious cOnhagratiOn.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-31

AT the instigation of Pennsylvania
railroad detective, officers at Martins
Ferry on Monday arrested three of a
gang of car burglars, who have carried
on an extensive and systematic business
in robbing freight cars on the Pennsylva-
MIA Company's lines They were found
at the house of VIM Bekelike, a brother
in-law of one of the men, and man of
good repute, who it is thought had no
knowledge of the character of the men
he was harboring. The party will be
taken to Harrisburgh, Pa, as soon as
acquisitions are secured.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-31
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-31

MARTIN COLEMAN, the man who was
arrested at Flushing a couple of weeks
ago, charged with cutting James Mont
gOmery with intent to wound, pleaded
guilty to the charge in the Harrison Com
mon Pleas last week, and was sentenced
by Judge Pearce to the penitentiary for
two years. Montgomery died in Co.
lumbus hospital recently.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-31

THE next session of the Wayne Town
ship Teachers Association will be held at
Hunter, February 10Th. President, NJ.
V. Danford; Secretary, R. W. Scott. Sub
jects for discussion are: "Orthography, -
by Miss Nettie Naylor; az. s. History"
by W. E. Emerson.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-31

EMINENT physicians everywhere rec
ommend Ayers Cherry Pectoral as the
most reliable remedy that can be had for
colds, coughs and all pulmonary disorders
Ask your druggist for Ayers Almanac;
it is the best publication of the kind, and
full of information.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-31

Mrs. JANE TRUAX, of near Somerton,
died of pneumonia ON Tuesday of last
week, at the residence of her brother,
VIM Z. Henderson, northeast of Quaker
City, says the Guernsey Times.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-31

HENRY MORGAN, agent for the heirs,
will sell at auction, ON the 20th of Febru-
arv, seven tracts of land of the late Sam
uel Gittinger, situated near Fairpoint
station, c., L. W. R. R. Titles perfect
Abundance of coal and timber. 1-31 st.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-31

SUBSCRIBERS to THE CHRONICLE, re
siding outside of Belmont county, would
gladden. the heart of ''ye editor" by remit
ting the amount they know to be due, il
they are in arrears one year or more. a
large sum of money is due US from de-
nnquents. To each one of them the sum
they owe may appear trifle, yet in the
aggregate it amounts to much, and is
necessary in the conduct of our business
Let us hear from you, friendsi
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-01-31

PROBATE JUDGE GAsToN accompanied
Mr. Grayson, who has charge of opera
tions, over to the Stitt oil well on Tues
day, but neither went into the inclosure.