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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21
COLERAIN.

The annual crop of seed catalogues
has been harvested.
The crop of candidates for Office is
maturing rapidly.
The potato bug showed up last week,
and was ready to interrogate the farmer
with "Where did you plant 'em?''
The demand for apples is Frightening
up. Shippers are paying from 81 90 to
81 80 per barrel.
Hogs are moving rapidly at Il cents
per pound. The supply will soon be ex-
hausted in this township.
Report says you will hear something
drop for Kiddtown shortly.
The nice weather last week brought
out the farming utensils, and a large
amount of blowing was done. The acre
age sown to oats will be above the av-
erage. The old shovel and hoe had a
hearing, and was ordered to turn up"
in the garden. Seine potatoes and hardy
vegetables were planted.
The prospect is favorable for immense
fruit blOom-the buds being scarcely
swollen any yet. Favorable weather
will produce crop equal to last year.
The heirs of the late Samuel Watkins
could not agree on settlement, and Mr..
George Frazier was appointed admins
TRAITOR.
Mrs. Eliza Sparkson, a highly respect
ed colored lady, died at her home, near
Pleasant Grove, last Monday, from in
flammation of the stomach. She was
one of the leading members of the Bap-
= lot nt ha nd
constitutes the family that mourns her
loss.
a Jew pCddler from Bellaire was ar.
rested last week at Maynard, charged
with selling without license; he had a
hearing before Esquire Donally, of Kidd,
and was fined $50. He took an appeal
to court; he thinks there is no law that
requires a person to have licenses.
The Maynard school closed with an
entertainment. The programme con-
sisted of declamations, essays and music.
They were delivered in English, German,
Welsh and Bohemian language. Mr.
Milton Thompson, of HarriSville, stu
dent of Franklin College, delivered Ben
| Hur and Artemus Wards lecture in a
very pleasing manner He is bright
| boy, and is sure to make his mark in
the world Mr.. Charley Toland, of the
same place and College, delivered an
Grafton entitled, "The Star Christmas -
which was loudly applauded. The mu-
sic was furnished by the Pleasant Grove
band. About 50 were realized, which
was to be invested in Dictionary for
| the school.
| The Farmers Club at Pleasant Grove,
starts off fully equipped for the cam
paign. Commercial Fertilizers were
| highly seasoned last Saturday night.
! Vino shall represent our township Offices,
will be open for discussion next Satur-
day night. Speaking, essays and music
constitute the programme.
Mr. W. \. Stilwell went to Cleveland
/ last Sabbath to attend the funeral of
Mr.. w. II. Grout, general ticket agent of
! the Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling rail
road. COUNTRY Cousin.
THAT tired, debiitated feeling, so pc
cular to spring, indicates depraved blood
Now is the time to prove the beneficial
effects of Ayers Sarsaparilla. 1t cleanses
the system, restores physical energy, and
infuses new life and vigOr into every fibre
] ,,f nn
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21
TMesdaH. ApriI End. 1889.

At IL O'Clock m OF said day, the following descrb-'
ed coal and privileges the same underlying the
following described surface, tO-wit:
Situate iii the township of EeaSe, county Of Bel
mont, and state of Ohio, the surface boundaries
thereof being part Of sections numbered twenty
t20l and twenty-SiX t26l, of township four az, of
range two t2l, beginning at a SiIgar tree near the
bank OF run corner to tract of land sold by BaZel
Wells to Henry Hannah; thence with said Han
naliS line the three following courses, viz North
81 g west q percheS to post, thence north 247
west II perches to post; thence north q west
% percneS to Il post i'll the north boundary line
of said sections; thence with said boundary east
ll$ perches to post; thence south 20 perches to
dOgW0Od tree thence 5. 4So east n percheS to post
by poplar tree; thence south q east SO perches
TO small sugar tree: thence south s91l west 81
percheS to post by an elm tree: thence north 45s
west Il percheS to the place Of beginning contain
ing siXty-Seven acres, more or less. All the coal
in and under the above described lands with the
fun right to enter, mine and remove the same at
pleasure.
Appraised at 800.
Terms Cash.
q. f. FOULKE, Sheriff.
BY NJ. VI. SCOTT, Deputy.
John s. Cochran, Piff's Atty. std
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21
SatNrdag. Aprn 9th, 1889,

At 10 O'Clock am. of said day the following describ
ed personal property taken as the goods and chat
tells of the said William Prince, viz:
one large double mirror, small mirror, barrel
of sour mash whisky containing 70 gallOnSl, keg
of rye whisky containing 10 gallOHSl, large ice
box, half barrels of beer. Loo cigars different
hr;inds( small ice box, > two tables, keg of vim
egar, l large time wheel, wire crate, copper
boiler heating stove, lot of saloon fixtures, in
Guiding ornamental fixtures, Dishes glasses, bot
ties etc clock, / barrel containing about gal
Ions OF whisky dozen bottles of bitterS, and other
articles not herein named or enumerated.
Sale to commence promptly at 10 O'Clock q. M
IcrmS-t'aSh. q. +. FOULhE, Sherln.
NJ. NJ. SCOTT, Deputy.
j. c. Gray, Atty for Plaintiff. 321-d
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21

TIE special election to-day resulted:
For enlarging the Board Of Education to
SIX members So, against los.
The old gang had been quite busy for Il
week, and worked necessarily at the polls,
and by the use o. the old cry "nigger." :"
and all manner Of absurd stories. succeed
ed in carrying their point.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21

The Cadiz papers report that a rich
yield of Oil has been found one mile east
of that town. The oil flows with great
force, and a considerable quantity of gas
comes with it. The boring will be pur-
sued. and it is believed a good oil fed
will be developed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21
NOTICE

The hook accounts due the late firm of
T.. West y son and DR.. John f. West
have been left in MY hands for collection.
Persons indebted will please call al my
Office Accounts paid by April Isl will
not be subject to any extra costs.
3 st ~ II. X ". MITCHELL.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21

IT is reported that William Cappeller
is torn up in his mind, as it were, about
some things the administration is doing,
and has telegraphed his sentiments. Mat
tiers go right straight along, however, and
the administration will still be found at
the old stand.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21
mAEElIMC TOWNSHIP

The Republican ElectOgs of Wheeling township
are notified that the primary for the nomination of
candidates for Trustee Justice Of tie Peace, Clerk,
and Assessors will he held at FalrpOint School
House. on SATURDAY, MARCH sd. Polls VIII
open al l and close at O'Clock p. VI.
W. 4. MERRILT. Committeeman.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21

THE sons of st. Patrick had an unus-
ually excellent celebration at Bellaire this
year. Irish societies from Wheeling and
other cities participated in the ceremonies,
and, altogether, the occasion excelled all
former ones
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21
RI-CKIFN'S ARNTCA 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, % cents per
box. For sale by Patterson & Sons. ly
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21
DEPUBLICAN PRIMARIES.
ST. CLAlRSWLLE PRECINCT.

The Republican Electors of 81. Clairsville Pre-
cnct are notified that primaries for the nomination
of candidates for Trustee. Treasurer, and Asses
sOr will be held at the Court House, in the room at
the right of entrance to the Hall, on MONDAY,
MARCH -, 1889.
Tie polls will open at 3 and close at ; O'Clock.
JOHN POLLOCK. Committeeman.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21

THE attendance at Franklin College,
New Athens. Ohio. this term has been
equaled but once i'll fifteen years. All
the common branches will be taught next
term beginning April >. Boarding SlS1.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21
1899.
Harper's Magazine.
uLUSTRATED.
ILLUSTRATED.

HarperS Magazine is the most useful. entertain
mg, and beautiful periodical in the world Among
the attractions for 1889 will be a new nOyel-an
American story, entitled Jupiter LightS-by Con-
stance +. WOOlS0n; Illustrations Of ShakeSpeaTe's
Comedies by r. \. Abbey: a series of articles on
Russia. Illustrated by T. de ThulStrup; papers on
the Dominion Of Canada and characteristic serial
by Charles Dudley Warner: three Norwegian
SrudieS," 10y BiOrnStjerne BjOrnSOn, Illustrated; ;
"COmmOduS, Il historical play by the author Of
Ben Hur, Illustrated by J. Z. Weguelin etc. The
Editorial Departments are conducted by George
William Curtis, William Dean HOWellS and Charles
Dudley Warner.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21

THE trees that stood in front of the
old court house, and which were cut down
a few days ago, were planted there in
1857. The old hotel building which stood
on the west half of the lot now occupied
by the school building occupied by the
late John X. Norton, and a stage station
forty years ago-was torn down the same
year.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21

Now THAT the Post Office Department
is reorganized, it is supposed the heads of
POstmasters of the fourth class will soon
commence to fall. The boys of this coun-
ty who are expecting such plums all unite
in the cry-Speed the day.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21
MARRIED.

HAMMOND -GIFFIN-On March 5th. 1889. by
Rev. VIM. Grimes, at the residence of the
brides parents, Mr.. William d. Hammond
and Miss Jennie L. Gfin; both Of Belmont
county, Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21
81 cLARsMllE CORPORATION

The Republican Electors of St ClaiTsville village
viii meet at the same place in the evening of the
same day at n, o'clock for the purpose of putting
in nomination Three candidates Tor COuaci and a
candidate for Clerk.
JOHN POLLOCK, Committeeman.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21

New York Graphic.
Wife-Here you are, tiPsy again. l
don't understand it.
Husband m sorry, but | told the
barber he'd better not put ''bay rum" on
me when he shaved me.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
Estate of SAMUEL WATKINS, Deceased.

The undersigned has been appointed and quail
fed as administrator uf the estate Of samuel Wat
kinS. late Of Belmont county. deceased.
Dated this Sth day OF IaTch, \. y. 1889.
; lists GEO ". FRAZIER
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21

THE statement that Republicans of
St CIairsville are trying to control the
distribution Of Federal offices, or to un-
duly influence the appointing power, is
wholly unwarranted. The Bellaire Tri-
bUHe gave currency TO. and the Martins
Ferry Nelrs repeated the story, that a
caucus had been he'd here and the ap-
pointments all determined upon. There
is not q Shado1c Of touRdation TOR the
story The publishers of both papers are
candidates for Federal offices, and the
probability is the story originated in the
vivid imagination of the first, and was
naturally seized upon by the second.
So far as the post-Oliices are concerned.
the Republicans of st. ClairSville uphold
the policy of Home Rule, and we think
have acted upon that principle toward all
them. We are quite sure the officers Of
the County Committee have consistently
maintained that position, and it is our
impression that there is no good cause OF
complaint in that respect toward any st.
Clairsyille Republican.
AS to offices not purely local, men here
have acted in their discretion. as men
have everywhere. Thus, the individual
who set aflOat these unjust accusations
was endorsed for First Assistant Post
master General. Other men might find
cause of complaint of that, but surely the
person endorsed ought not to.
The papers named, if they have any re-
gard for fair play, will give this denial as
conspicuous position in their columns as
they did the story of which we complain.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
Estate of fISABELLAHBMILTON, Deceased.

The undersigned has been appointed and quail
fed as executor Of the estate of Isabella Hamilton,
late of Belmont county, deceased,
Dated this 18TH day Of March, a ID. 1859.
2i-t W. b. GILMORE.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21

WE again remind the Republicans of
Belmont county that the annual spring
election occurs on Monday, April 1, and
urge them to see to it that good men are
elected to fill the various local Offices.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21

LARGE quantities of apples have been
shipped from this vicinity within the past
two weeks. The ruling price paid by
shippers is 60c, but local consumers are
taxed 75c and 81, according to grade.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21
I EGAL NOTICE.

Ann Jane Tagg;,rt and Jennie GOurley, who re
side at Braddysville, Iowa, and William Murphy,
Charles Murphy, William Murphy, ,Ir., Frank
Murphy, John Murphy and Fred Murphy. who Te-
side at East NOdaTay Iowa. will take notice. that
John Pollock, administrator dc bgHGS non with tile
Will anneXt Of William McCaSkey. deceased. on
the 18th day of February 1SSg Fled is petition in
the Probate Court OF Belmont county and State of
Ohio, alleging that said deccdent died seized in
fee simple of the following described real estate
situate in Wheeling township. Belmont county,
Ohio. and being part of the northwest quarter Of
section 90 and part of the southwest quarter of
section ~ OF township 8 and range v, containing
12d acres, and that by the will of said decedeut he
required said real este to be sold to pay certain
legaCicS Ia IT in name l.
Said peTS, Us VIII farther take notice. that they,
with Others nave Dtcn made parties defendants to
said petition. and that they are required 10 answer
the same on or before the 9th day Of April. 1880.
JOHN POLLOCK.
> al-6t AGm'r of VIM McCaSkey deed
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21
DROBATE COURT.

Notice is hereby given that the following named
administrators executors, SgnetS and guardians
have filed in my Office at St Clairsvillt their ac-
counts and vouchers for settlement, tO-wit:
Samuel Walton, executor OF Ellen Applegate,
deceased.
Frank r. Sedgwick, admir- of Anna Dobbins,
deceased.
T. VI. johnson, guardian of Flora l.. Berry,
minor.
james VI. Powell, admir-. etc, of Samuel W.
Stout, deceased.
l.. G. DySaTt. admir- of Elisha Ellis. deceased.
VOlney Bilyeu, admir- of John Bilyeu deed.
F. NJ. Taggart, executor Of Mary Griffith, decd
W. G.. Todd admir-, etc, of Benjamin NanfOSsen,
deceased.
VIM. Waddell, guardian of Jennie Murphy, minor.
James q. Bethel, gurdian of T. f. Bethel, minor.
L. A. Dorsey, executor of Alice Harris, deed.
Christina S'hramm. ;tdm'X of Peter q. SchTamm,
deceased.
Elizabeth Schr;mm. guardian Of Mary, Peter,
and Christina Schramm. minors.
-. Hawthorne and Jane \. Majors, executors of
Archibald Majors, deceased.
Andrew J. Mcfarland, guardian of Samuel Hen
derSOn. imbecile.
AsaG. Holloway, admir- of Ephraim Holloway,
deceased
All the above will be for examination and settle
ment on the 18th day of April, 1889.
3-14 3t ISAAC II. GASTON, Probate Judge.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21
SHERIFF'S SALE.
Belmont Common Pleas.
Annie Ebbert, Plaintiff,
rs.
NN-iIIf,p, Brin.a naFan6apt

Pursuant to an execution in she above entitled
case issued and to me directed from the Ourt Uf
Com non Pleas Of Belmont county. Ohio, viii offer
for sale at public auction tpDn the premises where
found in the village OF Martins Ferry, Ohio, on
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21

SUBSCRIBERS who contemplate remov-
on the 1st of April should notify us of
that fact by postal card. Subscribers re
siding in st. Clairsville who change dwell
ings should notify the Carrier.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
Estate Of JAMES A. BARNES, Decd.

The Undersigned has been appointed and quail
fed aS administrator Oi the est tt Of James \.
BO.ueS. lte OF Belmont county. deceased.
Dated this Sth day of blarciI. \. d. IS>g.
; list ALFRED II. MITCHELL
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr. d. II. Milligan returned from a
trip through Kansas and into Colorado a
few days ago. He reports a dull state of
affairs throughout the West.
Mr.. John Overbaugh, formerly en-
ployed in Albert's jewelry store here,
spent Sunday in Wellsville, where he viii
probably accept a situation about the
first of April.-EaSt LjceJpool Ecening
ReCie1C.
Miss La Moore, of Barnesville, and
Miss Annie Clark, of Bridgeport, were
guests the past week of Miss Cal. Osborne.
Rev. DR.. HoIlingshead and family
are visiting friends and attending a wed
ding in Pennsylvania, and will be away
over Sunday.
Miss Clara Glover. of Barnesville, is
visiting Miss Anna SteenrOd,e east of town.
Mrs. +. D. Cattell, of Martins Ferry,
came up yesterday Oh visit to her moth
er, Mrs. Lewis.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21

TIE Democratic municipal nomina-
tiOns will be made on Saturday evening
and the Republican nominations On Mon
day evening.
Men of both parties interested in the
welfare of the town should interest them
selves in the nominations for Council es-
pecially, so that whoever may be elected
the public interests may be well cared for.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21

THE indications are that the roads will
this spring become smooth and hard much
sooner than usual in the season. This is
some recompense for the wretched roads
of the past six months.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21

HARRISON county is embarking quite
extensively in pike building. Among the
roads being piked is that from New
Athens to Cadiz When that is complet-
ed, st. Clairsville and Cadiz will be con
nected by turnpike.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21
Cooley 'SLady'S Book
FOR 1889.
FOR 1883.

Madam, see what Ijc will do, II will bring You
sample copy Of GOcy'S LdtlS B,ok, which will tell
YOU how tu get the SealSkin SacqueS, the SILK
Dress, the Gold Watch and Cottage Organ, and
other valuIbleS, without dollar.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21

No GREATER triumph in medicine or
chemistry has been recorded than Halls
Hair Renewer to reyivify and restore
gray hair to the color of youth.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21

THE wife of Conductor Carle, of the
Baltimore and Ohios st. Clairsville Ac-
cOmmOdation, died last week, at her home
in Bellaire, and was buried at Barnesville
on Sunday.
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21

TIE National Road is. practically,
worn out in many places in this county.
Heretofore We have pointed ont some Of
the faulty features OF its management,
and the necessity Of devising some plan
to. in a measure. restore it to its former
usefulness: and we again urge the farmers
and towns people along its line to arouse
to the necessity of action before it is too
late. 1t will not be safe to wait until the
roadway and its bridges and culverts are
wholly DESTROYED.
For decade or more il has been the
policy OF the State to let its public works
60 into decay: and as a result what might
be great and useful Waterways. and this
noble highway costing many millions of
dollars-are practically lost to the people.
This in the interest of economy. as it
were: while money that would have en-
largad and increased the usefulness of
the first. and kept the other in good re-
pair. has been lavished upon eXtravagant
public buildings or wasted upon a useless
militia establishment. and the like. II the
people are willing that this policy shall
continue to prevail in the future, all they
need do is to continue Indifferent about
all these things.
How much was invested in the recent
unrepubhcan demonstration OF our Ohio
military establishment at Washington?
How much more will be in the coming
30th April display at New York? Look
at the appropriation for the military an
nually. and then reflect upon the absurdi
ty of the whole thing. It is well known
fact that the State militia cut an insig-
niticant figure in the war Cf the rebellion,
and it is an equally well known fact that
the best volunteer regiments Of the war
were recruited from farmers boys and
towns boys most of whom had never
seen a military company. When an En-
peror is to be crowned at Moscow or Ber-
lin it may be well enough to accompany
it with booming cannon and a great mill
tary display. but in Republic such
things can not increase the respect and
affection of the people for their form of
government.