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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

Rev. c. c. HAYS, of Bridgeport, and
Hon. r. S. Frame, of Washington, will
be the Commissioners from this Presby-
terry to the General Assembly in New
York next month.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

REv.S H. DOYLE, of this place, preach
ed his trial sermon before the Presbytery
at Bellaire last week, and was licensed to
preach.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02
EXPAND THE MIND

WHITE & Co.'S show is to exhibit at
CadiZ, on May 4.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

AT Steubenyille the Grand Jury in
dicted number of prominent citizens of
that city for gambling.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

Two little girls named Grant and Will
son, aged about five years each, wandered
away from their homes in Martins Ferry
Tuesday afternoon, and had not been
heard of at least reports.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

THE Wheeling base ball team knocked
the Mansfield boys out badly at their
game on the Island Tuesday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

JAS. KINNEY is sinking an artesian
well on the lot of Mrs. Boroff, recently
purchased near the Northern depot.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

PROBATE JUDGE GAsToN has issued
the following marriage licenses since our
last report ending Tuesday:
Thompson.
James NJ. Porter and Amy B. Hanes.
Elmer E. McKeever and Bertha Bentley.
Samuel H. Gregg and Alice V. McCor-
mick
Louis o. Rothermund and Lilly Lewis.
Simon Behr and Rebecca Strahl.
Wm n. Junkins and Eliza S. Dennis.
VIM. V. White and Ruthie j. Mason.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

THE value of a remedy should be esti-
mated by its curative properties. AccOr-
ding to this standard, Ayers Sarsaparilla
is the best and most economical blood
medicine in the market, because the most
pure and concentrated. Price 81; worth
So bottle.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

THE meeting at Court House Hall last
Thursday evening was well attended, and
the exercises throughout interesting and
instructive. Among other things, Claude
Alexander read well written paper on
the character and work of Benjamin
Franklin. In an Off-hand talk, Rev. DR..
Hollingshead elaborated the theme in a
very entertaining way. Miss Lulu Brown
read a selection relating an incident in
the career of the brilliant, but unfOrtun-
ate, Edgar Allen Poe.
The society meets on every alternate
Thursday night. 1t aims at literary ad-
vancement and study, as well as higher
morality.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

THE Standard Iron Co. at Etnaville,
are about to erect three-story brick
warehouse. J. w. Houston & Son, con-
tractors.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

QUARTERLY meeting services at the NJ
E. Church in this place on next Saturday
and Sunday. Presiding Elder Mills will
be present.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

As WE go to press, Friday morning, the
Wheeling & Lake Erie track is laid to
within three-quarters of mile of this
village, and before the last sheet of this
edition is worked off the rails will in all
probability be laid up to the bridge
foundation at the Panhandle water
tank. The bridge at McLandsborough's
was finished last night, ready for the
timbers to receive the rails. A few hours
this morning will suffice to put things in
shape for the track-laying machine to
cross, when but short time will be con-
sumed in reaching SciO. The First
Wheeling s. Lake Erie engine can be ex-
pected in town this afternOOn.-ScjO CO.,
Herald.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

THE old Helpbringer Mill near Glencoe,
was sold on Friday for $500 to Amanda
J. Beach.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

THAT "What you call it ?" on the front
of the new Sheriff's residence is the sub
ject of general comment.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

The twentieth anniversary of the mar
riage of Rev. Dr. J. H. HOllingshead and
his wife was celebrated on Friday even
ing last with great ecIGt. By mere ac-
cident some intimate friends learned of
the date of their anniversary and quietly
arranged for surprise. At o'clock in
the evening the friends and parishloners
of the Rev. Doctor, to the number Of
sixty, assembled in the parlOrs OF the
National Hotel and marched in body to
the parsonage, bearing with them num-
Der of costly and handsome presents.
The Doctor and his good wife were
overcome with surprise and emotion, but
quickly recovered themselves and sought
to entertain their guests.
When the presents were arranged for
exhibition the surprised couple were
brought forward. and Hon. 4. T. Nc
Kelvev. on behalf of the donors, present
ed the gifts as token of their affection
and esteem. Rev. Hollingshead replied
feelingly, when the friends gathered
round and rendered compliments and
congratulations.
The wedding presents consisted of
Royal Wooster China vase, handsome
China fruit dish, a dozen China fruit
plates, and a dozen Irish linen napkins
In addition thereto, Mr. Benjamin Bark
hurst presented DR.. Hollingshead with
fine silk hat, and Mr.. George Brown pre-
sented beautiful parlor lamp and hand
painted shade. After two hours of pleas
ant social intercourse the company retir-
ed, pleased with their well planned sur
prise.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

NINETY cents per bushel is being paid
for wheat at the st. Clairsville Mills.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

THE seventeen year locust are booked
to come again this season. Reports indi-
cate that these pestiferous insects fail in
their coming only once in seventeen
years.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

THE Cadiz Sentinel says the excite
ment about oil in that locality is growing
and several new wells are to be put down
Immediately. The oil is of the best quail
ity.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02
DIVORCE NOTICE,
GALE OF CLAIMS.

The undersigned Assignee in trust for the benefit
of the creditors of the late firm of William Perkins
Son, will sell at public auction at the store of A
S. Taylor, i'll the village of HendrysbuTg, Belmont
county, Ohio, on SATURDAY, MAY 25th, 1889,
certain claims evidenced by prOmissOTy notes and
book accounts belonging to the estate of the late
firm of William Perkins & Son, about three hun
dred in number. Sale to commence at 10 O'Clock
A. NJ. Terms, cash. r. W. JAMES,
4255t Assignee of VIM. Perkins & Son.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

Mr.. w. S. NORRIS returned home from
Eastman Business College, Poughkeepsie,
n. Y, ON Monday, laden with a neatly
embelished "sheep skin,' certifying that
he was proficient in Photography and
Type-writing In contest at the College
for the championship as the fastest type
writer, he carried off the prize-an ele-
giant gold badge, appropriately inscribed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

AUDITORS OFFICE, BELMONT COUNTY,
ST. CLAIRSVTLLE, o., April 9Th, 1889
Sealed proposals viii be received at this Office
until u O'Clock NJ, TU6Sddy Ndy 7th, fss9 for
furnishing material and performing labor neees-
Sary TO build two stone abutmentS for a bridge
over Captina Creek on lands of Isaac Welsh Wash
inSton township. Specifications for same on file
III Auditors Office. The right to reject any or all
bids Is reserved. BY order of Board
4l1-+t r. r. BARRETT. Auditor,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

THE old c. &, p. passenger depot at
Bridgeport is to be torn down and rebuilt
for temporary use at station near Cleve-
land.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

Mrs. SARAH DUNCAN, widow of the
late ex-COmmiSsiOner b. E. DUNCAN, died
at her home in Colerain township Thurs
day last, aged about 81 years. Deceased
was sister of Charles Fox, of Short
Creek, and was very estimable woman.
Her funeral occurred on Sunday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

REV. JOHN GIFFEN will preach in the
L. p. Church at Cadiz next Sunday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

ALBERT, a young son of Simon West
of Martins Ferry, died from typhoid
fever, on Wednesday of last week, aged 6
years.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02
Sufferers from catarrhal troubles should
read the above carefully,
PLANTS FOR SALE.

Tomato, Early and Late Cabbage, Caul
flower, Pepper, Egg and Celery Plants, a
ALEXANDER's, Moth of Court House
st. Clairsyille. o. 1853
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

OVER forty dwellings were built in one
Ward of Martins Ferry during the past
year.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

By the Hamilton turnpike, in Hamil-
tsn county, Ohio, and on the way from
College Hill, stands large syeam ore
tree that was planted there in 1882 by
Alice and Phoebe Carey. They were
then eight and twelve years old, and
coming home from school one day they
saw small tree a farmer had grubbed
and thrown away in the road. This
they planted and cared for as children
will. and now the tree flourishes, and
every one who passes by stops under it
for moments shade. and whenever
the Carey sisters went to that part of the
country they paid visit to their tree.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

MAIL Agent Mack Spriggs, of Woods
field, has been succeeded by James Sin
clair of the same place.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02
AT MARTINS FERRY

Occurred the most successful celebration
that took place anywhere in this region,
the credit of which IS largely due to Super
intendent Sparks, of the public schools
A drum corps headed the parade, follow
ed by the various orders, then the teach
erS and pupils of the schools, headed by
President-elect Washington Cd. W. Ne
gus, Chancellor LiviDgton ed Lewis,
Secretary Otis (Francis Mullany), and
other old-time fellows, in cooked hats and
full Continental costumes. The Presi-
Dental party was escorted by the Escort
Club of 100 boys, dressed in red, white,
and blue, marching with sOldierly pre-
cisiOn. About 5000 people followed the
procession to Walnut Grove, where the
Inauguration ceremonies took place and
patriotic songs were sung.
Union services were held in the Pres
byterian Church. Judge John S. Cochran
made the principal address, and was fol
lowed by Revs. Winters, Campbell, and
BrOWnlee.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

EACH class of the Bellaire High School
planted a tree in the public square of
that place on Saturday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

JACOB HOOVER, an old-time resident of
st. Clairsville, who removed to the West
some thirty-four years ago, died at the
residence of son, in Wyoming, ILL.,, on the
23d ult., aged 81 years and months He
was married to Miss Phoebe Frasier, sis
ter of the late w. p. Frasier, in 1922, who
died in 1887. Four sons and two daugh-
ters survive, all grown. Deceased is re-
membered by some of our old citizens.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

WANTED-Two dozen Red Foxes-To
ship to Mississippi; will pay from SOC to
75c each. w. T. GIFFIN, Bridgeport, o.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

A MEETING was held at the Great
Western on Monday evening of last week
for the purpose of organizing society of
the Church of God, to be known as the
East Richland charge. Elder J. NJ.
Wamsley presided; J. NJ. Bale secretary.
The following officers were elected: Elder,
VIM. Jones; Assistant Elder, Mrs. VIM.
Jones: Deacon, Henry DOnner; Deacon
ess, Mrs. Henry Donner; Clerk of Church,
AIDA Wilkinson. Elder Wamsley of the
West Va. Eldership, was elected pastor
of the congregation. The organization
has thirty-seven members.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

TEACHERS examination will be held
in Bellaire next Saturday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02
4 DEMONSTRATORS
Sale Of Real Estate.
Saturday. Nan 4th. 1889.

In pursuance Of an order of the Probate Court,
OF Eeimont county, Ohio, l Will offer for sale at
public auction on
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02
CENTENNIAL OBsERVANCES.

The centennial observance of Wash
ington's first Inauguration as President
was observed throughout the country on
Tuesday. ST. Clairsville partOok of the
prevailing enthusiasm. There was lib
eral display of flags from buildings, and
from So to 9 o'clock the bells were rung.
The bell of the old court house, even, was
rugged up by Mr.. Frank Boston, of the
Sheriff-s Office, and its iron tongue added
to the clangor.
The services at the Presbyterian
Church. commencing at o'clock were
unusually impressive and interesting
The large assembly room had been taste
fully decorated with plants and flags and
bunting, and when the seats were filled
with a well-dressed and happy people the
scene was a brilliant and inspiring one
Beside the resident clergymen, there were
present Rev. VIM. Grimes (Of Glencoe(,
Rev. W. G. Waddle (of New Athens), and
Rev. John Giffen "a missionary to Egypt
Before the sermon prayers were offered
by Revs. Giffen, Grimes, and Balph, all
breathing spirit of lofty patriotism and
"giving to God the glory" Of our match
less progress. A number of patriotic
hymns were sung by the choir, and also
the {" Gloria " from Mozart's Twelfth Mass
The sermon was preached by Rev. DIR.
]. H. Hollingshead, of the NJ. E. Church.
1t was a finished and scholarly produc-
ton, wonderfully eloquent, the climax
reached in the perOratiOn stirring the
audience to point where hand-clapping
was hard to resist. a prayer by Rev. W.
e. Waddle and hymn by the choir closed
the exercises.
A large number of persons, including
all the clergymen present, crowded around
DIR. HOllingshead after the close of the ex-
ercises and warmly congratulated him
over his magnificent sermon, and through
out the day the sermon was the subject
of remark upon the streets.
The services were conducted by the
pastor of the church, Rev. Robert Alex
ander.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

THE welcome announcement was made
on Saturday that an arrangement had
finally been made between the Bellaire
nail works and the idle nailers, under
which the mill will resume the making of
nails as soon as the machinery can be
made ready.
The impression which has gone abroad
that the mill was idle on account of a
strike is incorrect. The nailers have
been idle for over year simply because
in the condition of the market in that
time the company did not care to make
nails so long as it could sell its raw steel.
The nailers now agree to accept wages
1215 per cent below what has been paid
for cutting nails from fve-penny up, and
80 per cent lower for nails from four
penny down. No picked iron will be
used.
Mr.. William Sharp was elected man.
ager of the factory, to succeed Mr..
Thomas Wetherald, who retireS on ac-
count of failing health.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02
NO WONDER HE'S EXPERT.

Philadelphia Ledger.
General Harrison is declared by the
Washington Star to be an expert physi-
ognomist. He has had big OppOrtuni-
ties of studying cheek.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr. Henry c. Meyer, employed In
wholesale drug house at Chicago, is at
home recuperating from an attack OF
rheumatism.
Conrad Linkletter, Esq, resident OF
the lumber regions in Northwestern Wis
consin, fomerly of Smith township, is
visiting relatives and friends in this
county.
Smith Hirst, Jacob Maule and L. NJ.
Bracken, of Colerain, were among the
visitors in town on Friday.
Miss Caroline Osborne was the only
St. Clairsville representative at the New
York Centennial festivities this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amost Fawcett, south
of town, returned on Thursday from a
pleasant visit to tine family of T. c. Faw-
cett in Columbus.
H. L. HewetSon, NJ. D., was unanim-
Ously elected last week Demonstration of
Anatimy" in Omaha Medical College
over quite a number of other applicants.
MIR. J. H. Close and family will sail
from New York for South America on
the 18th inst.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Welday, who have
been spending the winter in Florida, have
returned to their home in this place,
looking well.
Marshall Thompson, who has been
visiting his brother in Alabama during
the past month, and sightseeing at other
points in the South, returned home yes
terday.
Miss Lulu Brown went to New York
yesterday to attend the funeral of her
relative, Mrs. Barclay.
john Doyle, of the Gazette force, is
on a visit this week to his brother, Rev.
Sherman II. Doyle, at Allegheny, Pa.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
Estate of ELLEN J. GAYHART, Decd.

The undersigned has been appointed and quail
fed as administrator with win annexed of the
estate of Ellen j. Gayhart, late of Belmont county,
decd.
Dated this 9th day of April A d. 1889.
4 1S-3t ALFRED H. MITCHELL
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

FURNISHED RoOM-One of the most
desirable rooms in town for rent.
52-2t II. JEPSON.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

JOHN r. HOLDRED, a German who was
sent to the insane asylum last August,
came home the other day, and has been
making it uncomfortable out at Isaac
IddingS'. His disposition is to destroy
everything he gets his hands upon. He
was brought in by Frank Boston yester-
day, and will be returned to Columbus.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02
OF APPOINTMENT.
Estate of MARTIN MAIER, Deceased.

The undersigned has been appointed and quail
fed as administrator of the estate of Martin Maier
late of Belmont county, deceased.
Dated this 10th day of April, A. ID. 1899.
1 IS-3t WILHELMINA MAIER.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

CENTERvILLE NORMAL (12 weeks be-
gins May 6. All branches taught. Tui-
ton, boarding and rooms S2.15 per week.
Rare chance for teachers and college stu
dent. Runs clear of other NOrmals and
Institutes.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

CONE AND SEE US-We have stock of
goods and want some of them out of the
way 1t will pay you to give us call.
52-2t JEPSON & PATTON.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

REPORT of Pleasant Grove School, No.
9, Richland township. For the month be-
ginning April 1 and ending April 26, the
follow pupils were neither absent nor
tardy:
Mary Barnes, Minerva Barnes, Annie
Clipp, Rosa Hutchison, Effie Hutchison,
Mary Hutchison, Mary Hughes, Julia
Rinkes, Jennie Rinkes, Eta Rusk, Dickie
Herkimer, Garfield Addison, Charles
worth Hughes and Earl Rusk. Enroll
ment, 45; daily attendance, SO; per cent.
of attendance, So Total number of tardy
marks, IS. r. c. AUKERMAN, Teacher.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

ONEw GOODS-We have store full of
Dry Goods, Notions, Boots and Shoes,
bought for cash at headquarters. and for
sale at most reasonable prices. We know
you can t do better anywhere in quality
and price, and would be pleased to show
You our stock. We will sell you goods
right. 52-2t JEPSON 4 PATTON.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

a LARGE party of prominent Martins
Ferryians, mostly Presbyterians, came up
Tuesday in special car provided by the
Cleveland, Lorain and Wheeling Com
pany, to inspect the new churches and
look through the new public buildings.
They brought well filled baskets, and took
their dinners in court house hall, where
they were provided with hot coffee by
the Presbyterian ladies of this place. The
building of new Presbyterian Church
at Martins Ferry is under consideration,
hence the visit.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02
Wednesday, Nay 18th, 1889,

At 10 O'Clock a. m. of said day, the following
described real estate, tO-wit:
Situate in the town of FaiTmOnt, county of Bel
mont and State of Ohio, known and being part
of lot number two (2 in said town, and fraction of
lot lying and adjoining said lot number two (2)
aforesaid and extending to the center of the Bali-
more and Ohio Railroad track, beginning for the
same forty feet north from the southeast corner of
said lot number two t2); thence west and parallel
with the south line of said lot one hundred and
thirtytwO feet to an alley thence north along said
alley about Seventyiive feet to the center of said
railroad track; thence east along said railroad
track with the center thereof about one hundred
and thirtytwO feet to an alley; thence south with
the east line of said lot about eighty feet to the
place of beginning, containing One-fOuTth of an
acre of land, together with ali the appuTtenanceS,
machinery, burhS, belts and betting, bolts and
bOlting cloths, hOppers, cOrnSheller and all other
fixtures and machinery to the Samel belonging
said real east subject however, to all the rights of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company through
a part of said lot
Appraised at $500
TermS-CaSh,
O. f. FOULKE, Sheriff.
BY NJ. NJ. SCOTT, Deputy.
L. DanfOrd, Plaintiffs Atty. 41l-td
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02

THE Enterprise in speaking of the
Parker gas well, says: "Since torpedo
ing it on Monday evening the flow has
increased five-fold, and hurried test
with the thermometer showed that over
eight hundred thousand feet of gas was
passing in twenty-four hours, and with
careful testing there is no doubt that it
will show flow of a million feet day.
This immense quantity can be judged
better by comparison, and our people will
be better able to understand the matter
when we tell them that there is from
eighty to one hundred times the amount of
gas escaping from the well thanis manu-
factured at our gas works. The flow is
larger than all eight of the Cambridge
wells combined"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02
Valuable Mill Property
CHERIFF'S SALE.
Belmont Common Pleas.
Zenas 5. Wilson, Plaintiff,

Frank L. WOlvertOn, Defendant.
Pursuance to an order of sale Of property attach
ed after final Judgment in the above entitled case
issued and to me directed from Court of Common
Pleas of Belmont county, Ohio viii offer for sale
upon the premises, on
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-05-02
Town and County.

THE Commissioners of Allen county
failed to comply with the law requiring
them to appoint certain number OF per
sons in each township to look after the
burial of honorably discharged soldiers.
Attorney General Watson, in reply to a
letter calling his attention to the neglect
of the Commissioners, has rendered an
opinion stating that the law is manda-
tory, and continued refusal to comply
with its provisions might render them
personally liable. The opinion is further
expressed by the Attorney General that
one of the Grand Army Posts, who have
borne the funeral expenses of several in
digent soldiers, should be reimbursed by
the Commissioners.