Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-08-15

acter Short addresses were made by
Rev. Douglass, DIR. Kirk, Jonathan and
w. G. Cash, and by ]. w. Nichols, Esq.
the latter speaking on the subject, "What
shall the farmer do with trusts?" There
were some excellent essays and well rem
dered recitations, and altogether the lit
erary performances were highly credita-
BILE.
MRS. ADDIE G. STILWELL, wife Of
David ID. StilWell, died at her home, three
miles north of this place, on Thursday
morning of last week, from dysentery,
aged 80 years. Deceased was daughter
of the late David Coats; of her immed;-
ate family, husband and six children
survive, who have the coincidence of a
wide circle of neighbors and friends.
The funeral occurred ON Friday, the re-
ligiOus services being conducted by Rev.
Thos. Balph of the United Presbyterian
Church, of which deceased was faithful
member. Interment at Union Cemetery.
JOSEPH HALL, a prominent farmer,
who had been resident of GAINESVILLE
and vicinity for about fifty years, died on
the 31st uIt, at his home few miles
west of that place. He was a native of
Chester county, Pa, and was highly
esteemed by all who knew him. Deceas-
ed was brother of Mrs. Mary E. Moore
of Barnesville, who is over sixty years of
age and the last surviving member of the
family, and was an uncle of Mr.. J. p.
Hall, of the CHRONICLE office.
By reference to our announcement col
umn it will be observed that Eli Nc
Millen, of COlerain township, will be a
candidate before the Republican County
Convention, on the 9th inst, for the
Office of County Commissioner. Mr.. NJ.
is one of the thriftiest and best farmers
in COlerain township, and his nomination
and election would insure to the county
an officer capable of taking care of its
important business.
GEORGE HIXENBAUGH, a farmer living
near WOodsfield, suicided, Sunday morn
ing, by going to the barn and shooting
himself through the head. Owing to
financial troubles he became insane and
was sent to the Asylum couple of years
ago, but growing better was brought
home recently. He showed signs of men
tai distress, which was noticed by his
wife, the week before he took his life
THE force at the B. & o. shops in
Wheeling will be cut down one-half and
greater amount of repairing will
be done at Grafton and Bellaire
The Bellaire shops will be enlarged to ac
commodate the increased demand. This
means a serious loss to Wheeling and
puts her on the list as only way station
on the great B. & o. through line.
MATTHEW TODD, an aged and respect
ed citizen of this township living near
Holloway, died last Tuesday from par
alysis. Mr. Todd was II years of age.
Eleven years ago he suffered a paralytic
stroke since which time he has been bed
fast The remains were inferred on We'd
nesday at Rock Hill cemetery Flushing
Advertiser.
THE Samuel Kittinger land near Fair
point, was sold at partition sale by the
Sheriff on Saturday, to the following par
ties: VIM. Jackson IA acres, $1,000; Thos.
Pollock 16O acres, $500; John Watson
40 acres, $1235: Dayid Bosley 20 acres,
$1l65; Albert L. Clipp 1815 acres, $500.
A HANDSOME sign has been swung in
front of Crossland's drug store by ]. P.
Hall of this Office. 1t is lettered with
white porcelain letters, and makes very
attractiue sign. Mr.. Hall is prepared to
letter windows with white, fancy, gold,
nickel or brass letters.
FRANKLIN COLLEGE, New Athens, o.
has eight courses: Classical, Scientific,
Commercial, Normal, Music, Art, Short
hand and ElOcutiOn. The normal course
is just the thing for teachers Diplomas
for each course. Faculty of IA members
Catalogue free.
THERE is to be Harvest Home basket
picnic at Pleasant Grove, on Thursday of
next week, Aug. %, under the direction
of the Farmers Club. 1t is expected that
there will be large attendance and a
good time.
Provisions are delivered aCithOut profit
at Franklin College, New Athens, Ohio,
and consequently cost less than If bought
at home. They are cooked for % cents
week. Hence good tOarding averages
only $1.37 per week.
New students can get boarding, room,
books, tuition, fuel and light, for Fall
term of 16 weeks, at Franklin College,
New Athens, Ohio, for S44 in advance
The cheapest college we know Of
THE Northwood Glass Company of
Martins Ferry, was incorporated under
the laws of Ohio, on Saturday. Capital
stock, $4,000.
THE TippecanOe Stone Quarry Go. has
been placed in the hands of Receiver,
and the property will be sold to pay debts
CAMBRIDGE is still agitating the ques-
ton of water works. What is the matter
with st. Clairsville doing the same thing
A REUNION of the old soldiers of this
county is to be held at GAINESVILLE, Oct
Sth.