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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21
A STORY OF ERICSSON.

From the Cleveland Leader.
One good story of Ericsson is missed
from the hundreds that are now floating
around. Many years ago the famous in
ventor was invited to hear Ole Bull play
the violin. His reply was that he had no
time for such frivolity as he had been
taught to regard music, that he never had
an ear for it anyhow, that it would be a
mere waste of his valuable time and a
breach upon his Staid daily habits. But
somehow his friend managed to bring
the two great geniuses together. The
meeting was said to have occurred in the
inventors shop. A violin was produced
and Bull began to play while the invent
or worked Pretty soon Ericsson paused
in his work, then he dropped his tools and
listened spellbound to the magical tones
of the musician. He said, so the story
ran, he had always felt that something
had been wanting in his life, that he had
never known what it was until that day.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21

THE Commissioners have authorized
the County Recorder to transcribe five
volumes of the early records and a lot of
old plats. He is to receive "such COM
pensation as the law allows" for tran
scribing the records, and for the plats 81
for the first ten lines, and 5 cents line
for each additional line The necessity
for this is not apparent to any one but
the contracting parties.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21

A BILL was introduced in the Ohio
House of Representatives last Thursday
providing for the abandonment of the
Ohio, Walhonding, and Hooking canals,
with their feeders, basins, &C., and we
very much regret to see that the men,
bers from Belmont County support the
measure.
The man who favors abandoning the
canals lacks information. Instead, they
should be improved.
We almost despair of this Legislature.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21

OVER his own signature the Clerk of
Richland township and of ST. Clairsville
village has confessed that he is unfit for
the offices he fills. He is dangerous
man to clOthe with the power to certify
money out of public treasury, and in
every way unworthy of trust.
If he offers himself for reelection, he
should be roundly beaten.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21
Established in 1913.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

SRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Rey- X AleX,
ander. pastor Public worship every SaDOdtl
morning and evening; Sabbath school $50 a; IN.
young peoples society of Christian endeaN0r Men
day evenings: general prayer meeting MeuneSud!
evening. Strangers welcome 10 all services.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Rev
II HoIIinrsbead pastor Sabbath preaching, II
4. m: p N; young peoples meeting, Monday
evenings; general prayer meeting, lhuisGai eNS,
1inRs: mems meeting Friday evenings SdpOalL L
school 80 pm. strangers cordially invited 10 al
eryices.
UNITED PRESBYTERIAA CHC hCH-he',
public worship ii a. M; weekly prayer meeting
-Friday D. m monthly prayer meeting lasl ~ odtu
day OF each month, p. m; wOnans mlsSloldI!
sIciety last Saturday Of each month, p; III. us
trict drawer meetings, first Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays each month, : p m
vonng wamen'S PRAYER meeting, second SATURDAY
each month at the parsonage, p n
AFRICANM. E. CHURCH-ReVJ J. NJ wilkes
harm school. $50 D. m weekly prayer meeting,
Thursday evenings. Strangers welcome.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21

THE lower branch of the Connecticut
Legislature seems to be doing what it can
to put an end to civil wars. 1t has just
passed bill providing that the owner of
any hen that trespasses upon the prem
ises of neighbor to his injury shall pay
fine of seven dollars. The hen is not
only the most fruitful of eggs, but also
the most fruitful of mischief of all birds,
and has caused neighborhood quarrels to
a number beyond computation. Soon
the garden beds will be in good shape,
and the campaign will begin. Should
the Connecticut bill become law, its
enforcement will be watched with inter-
est. If Furnishing the owner will to any
extent have restraining influence on
the hen, the reform will sweep over the
country as sweeps the prairie fire.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21

IT is not out of place to again remark
that st. Clairsville taxpayers have been
shamefully abused. Moneys collected
off of them have been wasted. Election
time is at hand. Possibly this wrong
can be remedied if the right kind of men
are chosen to represent the people in
Council.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21

\ CORRESPONDENT of the Toledo
Commercial suggests John W. Herron.of
Cincinnati, as Republican candidate
for Governor; and the Commercial re-
marks:
We know him very well, and we feel,
from his standing at home, that he would
carry Hamilton county against anybody
the Democrats might nominate. He is
no mean man. He is altogether too big
for that. Neither is he sehemer. He
is also too big for that. Nor would he
be candidate for United States Sena-
tor while running for Governor. He is
too sensible and honorable for that In
point of fact he is too big man to be u
candidate for anything in the usual
sense, but he is big enough to fill any
Office in the gift of the people, from
President of the United States down.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21

THE voters of Richland township will
have an opportunity to pass judgment
upon the $500 robbery of their township
treasury at the coming April election.
No reputable man has undertaken to
justify that payment.
1t can not be done.
If any individual in any way connect
ed with that affair is supported by the
votes of the people, he may fairly con-
clude that it will be safe for him to make
another dive into the Treasury, indeed
that he may safely take all the public
money he can get his hands upon.
Good men, of all parties, should put
the seal of their condemnation upon
that transaction.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21
MASONIC DIRECTORY.

BELMONT LODGE, No. 10, p. "a. M-Meets
every "Wednesday night, on or before full moon.
Il MEYER Sec'y f. ID. BAILEY, w. VI.
ST. CLAIRSVILLE CHAPTER, No. Il, Royal
Arch MdsOns-Stated convOcations first Friday OF
each month. ,,, =, ~
j. b. MEYER, Rec. +. d. BAlLEh' IL. IL.
BELMONT COUNCIL No 81, r. d s. NJ
Meets second Tuesday of each month;
j. B. MEYER, Secy. j. b. RYAN, L. l. VI
HOPE COMMANDER, No. 26, Il. T.-Stdted
conclaves, first Tuesday of each month.
j. B. MEYER, Secy j. Il. RYAN, l. Z.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21
CLEVELAND, LORAlN & WHEELING R. R
Time Card Of Passenger Trains.
In effect February g. 1899, and until further notice
Standard Times minutes slower than
Columbus, Ohio, time.
CONNECTIONS

CONNECTIONS.
Cleveland-with fast trains for East and West
Lorain-with the Nickel -Prate;" Elyria-with the
SIS NJ S Ry; GraftOn-with the &C c & R'y;
Sterling with the n Y p & o R'y; Warwick-witl
the C A Ry: MasillOn-with W & L Z R'y and
P Ft w & C CR'y; Justus-with the c & c R'y; Canal
DOver-with c & NJ R'y; UhrichSville-with the
Panhandle: Bridgeport-with & P R'y; Bel
laire-with b & o Ry.
OSCAR TOWNSEND, WM II. CIRCUIT,
General Manager. Genl Pass. Agent
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21
A REFORM EFEECTED.

ST. Louis Globe Democrat.
For the first time in four years an
American citizen can now do business in
any of the Departments without encount
ering a Cabinet officer who served in the
rebel army or the Confederate Congress
HENRY GEORGE has gone to Europe
His family accompany him. They will
spend about four months visiting the
continent and Great Britain.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21
GRATEFUL-COMFORTING.
EPPS'S COCOA.
BREAKFAST

"By thorough knowledge of the natural laws
which govern the operations of digestion and nu-
triton, and by a careful application OF the fine
properties of well-selected Cocoa, Mr.. EppS has
provided our breakfast tables with delicately
Favored beverage which may save us many heavy
doctors bills 1t is by the judciOus use OF such
articles of diet that constitution may be gradual
ly built up until strong enough to resist every ten
dency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies
are floating around us ready to attack wherever
there is a weak point. We may escape many a
fatal shaft by keeling ourselves well fortified with
pure blood and a properly nOurished frame. >
CipH Serrice Gazette. Made simply with boiling
water or milk. Sold only in half-pOund tins by
grOceTS, labeled thus:
JAMES EPPS & CO., homeopathic Chemists,
London, England.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21
RIrCKLEN,S ARNICA SALNE.

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, 1889-03-21
LIGHT OF AGES ON INTOXICATION.

This beautiful book takes its place at the very
head; powerfully convincing; great moral educa-
tor; deeply interesting TO young and old. Entirely
new. A grand opportunity to good agents, Outfit
00 elegant illustrations) and full INSTRUCTIONS 81
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BEAUTIFUL We are headquarters for this pop
STORY. ular book, and offer big Inducements
to active agents.
j. j. STALEY & CO., 7O4 Arch ST., Phila
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21
THE ADMINISTRATION.

From Harper'S Weekly DIugwump,.
There is no reason to suppose that
President Harrison proposes to surren-
der his position as the responsible head
of the administration, and the impress
sion that he has made already is that of
self-possessed, moderate, and conser-
vative man, whose moderation will be
probably sustained by his advisers. If
it were generally believed that the jim
go spirit would dominate the Cabinet
there would be great deal of uneasi-
ness. But this disposition is not sup
posed to be that of the President, in
whose inaugural address there is not
only no sign of it, but tone wholly and
decisively opposed to it. There is un-
doubtedly plenty of the Jingo spirit in
the country, but it does not overbear the
national good sense, and is not charac-
teristic of the Republican party.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21
(ADIZ
ADlZ
NURSERIES.
ST. CLAIRsvILLE, o.

We sincerely thank our customers who have so
generously patrOnZed us in former years for your
kind favOrS. We give our attention wholly to the
Nursery business. Aided with thirty years eX-
perience in the business, customers may rely upon
receiving the benefit of our large eXperience-the
greatest care being taken to have everything true
to name. Our grounds are open and free to all
visitors.
Our stock for spring is the largest we have had
since we have been in the county.
Consisting of 10000 Apples, 3 and years, of all
the best old kinds. Also, Lawyer York, Imperial
PawakOe, Walbridge Mann, Hyde's Keeper, Stark,
Lankford, Mcintosh Red, Sutton Beauty Wealthy
ClermOnt, Yellow, Transparent, and many others.
Also, full line of Pear, Cherry, Plum, Peach,
Apricot, Vines and ornamental stock We guar
antee satisfaction all sales. We have fTuited
several of the new varieties, and have some %
others in our experimental grounds. Our trees
are healthy and free from insect or disease. Price
about One-half what you pay to foreign agents.
Come and see u.s. or address
= 7-2m J. MORRISON, CadiZ, Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21

MTEn-SALESMEN for the Columbus
WAN LU Door Bell, "A new and cheap bell
Just out. Has no competitor in price and quality.
For terms address COLUMBUS Door BELL Co,
80 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio. 3i-4t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21

TIE strike at the Wheeling CIV. Va
steel plant has been settled.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21

NoTICE.-Dr Bob. Alexander is now
prepared to practice medicine in all its
branches all calls, night or day, prompt
" attended to in town or country. Office
in drug store formerly owned by II. West
4 Son, St ClairSville.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21
vICE-PREsIDENT'S DAUGHTERS.

thItlTO IIIIlVS.
Mrs. Morton's daughters made pretty
picture in the gallery of the te.where
they sat demurely watching their father
sworn in as Vice-President. There are
five of then-a flush of hearts, as it were.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21
TRAINMEN QUESTIONED.

Salt Lake Tribune.
Trainmen are expected to answer most
any kind of question. A Melchizedek
Bus Angel on the Utah Central was bonn
barded on one train yesterday with a
string of questions about the geologic
structure of this basin, the size of the
membership of the Ogden Baptist Church,
the weight of the rails the train was run
ming over, where was good place in Salt
Lake to buy lacteal syrup for nursing
mothers, what was the capital stock of
the Deseret National Bank were any of
the original Danites on the Salt Lake
police force, and then, as the Angel was
gasping for breath, venerable widOwer,
whose thoughts might be supposed to be
on matters celestial rather than grossly
terrestrial, wanted to know who was that
pretty blooming girl that got off at Farm
ington. The Angel folded his wings with
howl of despair, and was removed to
the baggage car.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21

MORRIS FIELD, the original greenback
advocate in Michigan, died at Detroit on
last Thursday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21

CLERK, to busy employer: There is
a gentleman outside, sir, who says that
he is very old friend of your fathers.
Busy employer: Tell him | am sorry
but my father is dead"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21
SOME MEXICAN SUPERSTITIONS.

SOME MEXICAN SUPERSTITIONS.
1t is believed that the murderer who
has slain his victim with a sword or dag
ger will escape if the body falls upon its
side or back; but if the body falls face
downward then the murderer surely soon
will be captured and put to death. This
belief is said to be so firmly rooted among
the people of Northeastern Mexico, that
when a murdered man falls upon his face
his slayer makes no effort to escape, and
even sometimes voluntarily surrenders
himself to justice.
If bride, while dressing for her we'd
ding, is pricked by a pin so that blood
flows, great misfortune impends.
If two people think of the same thing
at the same time, a soul is lOOsed for Pur-
gatory.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21
DELMoNT COUNTY DIRECTORY

Common Pleas Judge-,JOhn B. briggs.
Probate Judge-Isaac ii. Castor.
Clerk of COurtS-Wiam b. Cash.
Sheriff-OliveT Z. FOulke.
Auditor-R. r. Barrett.
Treasurer-GeOrge Robinson.
Prosecuting Attorney-JesSe W. HolhngwOrth
RecOrt er John NJ. Beckett
Comm SIS mers-MOrris Cope William j. Berry
John G. Sr el.
Surveyur-C Chalkley Dawson.
COroner-A NJ L. Boyd.
Infirmary Directors Burget McCOnnaughy,
: president; William Lodge, clerk; John A Clark,
auditor.
Superintendent Inirmary john Sidebottomr
East Richland
Superintendent Children's Home-Peter Giffn,
Barnesville.
School Examners-L. H. Walters, st. Clairsville
H L. Peck Barnesville; S. c. Murphy, Oliyett.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21

BAD blood causes dyspepsia and dys-
pepsia reacts by causing bad blood. 80
both go on, growing worse, until the
whole system is poisoned. The surest
means of relief for the victim is a
thorough and persistent course of Ayers
Sarsaparilla.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21
AN IMPRESSIVE REPLY.

New York Graphic.
An incident of the delivery of the in
augural address is told by Amos J. Cum
mings. 1t occurred when Gen. Harri-
son used these words: "ThoSe who use
unlawful methods, if moved by no high
er motive than the selfshnesS that
prompts them, may well stop and in
quire what is to be the end of this?'
The roar of a cannon answered. ut
was an impressive reply" says Mr.. Cum
mings, and SO it will strike every one.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21

DRUMMOND POST No. 2O3-G. A. R.
Meets Tuesday evenings on or before the full
moon Comrades requested to attend.
JOHN L. STEWART, p. C.
j. J. RENNARD, Adj t.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21

"WHAT if were one of those hus-
bands, my dear, who get up cross in the
morning and bang things around, and
kick like everything just because the
coffee is cold?" John" responded his
wife, IL would make it hot for you. -
AS her words admitted gilmore than one
Interpretation, John said nothing more
about the coffee.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21

HARRY, Mortified at seeing Kate puff
fing at a cigarette: Mercy! Do you
smoke, Kate?" Not because | enjoy it,
Harry. | want to fill the room with
smoke, so that, should a burglar break
in, he'll think there's a man in the
house" Harry; "Well, you're only
losing your time and soiling your lips
\ man never smokes cigarettes least
wise no man that burglar need be
afraid Of"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-21
YOU FIND THEM IN THE BIBLE
Utica Herald.

YOU FIND THEM IN THE BIBLE.
Utica Herald.
The biblical names in the new admin
istration are extended as follows:
Benjamin, President.
Levi. Vice President.
Elijah, Private Secretary.
Benjamin, Secretary of the Navy.
jeremiah, Secretary of Agriculture.
James. Secretary of State
1,., Noble, Secretary of Interior.
ooiin Wanamaker, Postmaster Genl
GENERAL SLOCUM, one of Sherman's
chief supporters on his famous march
from Atlanta to the sea, told me that
Sherman, in speaking of death recently
said: 81 am a coward in the face of pain
and can not bear to think of the physical
sensations that may attend my death
the choking in the throat, the paralysis
here, and the torture there; but that aside
and think of death as though it were
sleep and rest, and have no feeling what
ever of dread of the hereafter
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-08-30

To he Opco SCHOOL.
We would call the attention of par
ents and others, who have children to ed
ucate, to the notice of the reopening OF
the school near La Plata by Misses Jennie
F. Stonestreet and Ellen Wortbington.-
This school has been in existence for .
year and has met with the fsttering sue
cess it so fully deserved. Both of these
young ladies are well adapted BY nature
and study for the duties they have under
taken and their ability as competent in
structors 10 now fully established and no
higher encomium is needed than to note the
progress made by those who were under
their care during the last school year
These ladies are conscientious and pains
taking with those children placed under
their charge, and the pupils moreover have
the advantage OF being under pleasant and
genial home influences while In the school
room. This is an advantage that cannot
be overestimated and one that should be
carefully considered by all who place their
children under other care than their own
during the school year. We hope to see
this school reopened with sn increased at
tendance, and parents in our section would
do we'll to communicate with these ladies
Lefure making other arrangements for the
tdpcatioD OF their little ones.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-08-30
Local Brevitles.

The public schools will reopen on Monday.
Judge Stone has fully recovered from bis re-
cent ndi,position.
Remember the tournament at Marshall Hall
next Tuesday. You will be sure to enjoy it.
Sunday is the first day OF September, and as
the month contains the mystic "r'' the succu.
lent oyster will soon again be With US.
Ws publish the notice Of the reg istra,ion Of
6cers in this issue. All should interest them
selves il seeing that every Democrat 10 placed
on the lists.
Miss Lydia Jonkins, who has been i'll Of y.
phoid fever IN Baltimore, returned home on
Saturday. She has recovered from the disease
but is still weak and prostraied from its vast
ing effects.
Mrs. Mary A. Edelen, we'll known and
much esteemed resident Of Cobb Neck, died al
her home iu that section on Sunday last, aged
70 years. Her death WAS due entirely to her
extreme sge. Her funeral took place on Mon.
day and the in,ermen. Was in the Catholic
burial ground in Cobb Neck.
We have ~ yet heard Of no EFFORT being
made TO give US the advantage OF th. increased
mail fAeIi irs enjoyed BY the upper end Of oul
railroad line. Marlboro now has two maili
daily and we think Port Tobacco and othel
.tat'ous in other county are entitled to ths
same privilege. Let the matter be pushed.
The Sunday school Of Shiloh n. E. church
Pononkey, had an sjo, able picnic at Mar
shall Hail last week. The ma nagers Of ths
popular resort gave III. party the freedom Q
the grounds and we're oiherw unremittin(
| in their kind attentions NIL Of n hich was Auly
appreciated. They contributed mu.h to tn
pleasu re of the picnicers.
Politics have begun to be actively discussed
by those interested, bu, the gossip on The sub
ject has not taken definite shape nor have opin
iqps concentrated on any particular candida,
or cand 'dates The disposition seems TO be te
let the convention act untrammelsd in the Sc
lection of ticket. This is wise, as the undu
press ing of names previous to the assemblin
Of the convention is apt to eDgendsr d'scord.'
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-08-30
a Rare I'hemou,se non.

~ marc n-bbruOusuc HOs
Tomorrow night, il the sky Is clear,
there will he an opportunity of witnessing
n rare and interesting astronomical phe-
nnm-non-nnmely. an occulsiion oi the
planet Jupiter by the moon. This planet
which is now very conspicuous object
IN the southern sky dnring clear evenings,
will visioly disappear from view for an
interval varying from few moments to
an hour and forty five minutes, according
the geographicai position Of the observer.
The phenomenon will be visible to the
unaitied eye, but a good opera glass or q
small telescope will take away the glare
OF light surrounding the planet and give
a much clearer view. The disappearance
will take place at the eastern or dark side
of the moon, which will then he only
eight and halt days old or day and
seven and half hours past the fist quar-
ter. Its immersion here occurs about $50
D. m All the planets are occulted from
time to time, but the number of such phe-
nomana visible at any given place is very
few in any given year. There will not be
another occulation of Jupiter visible in
this country until August 18th, 1892, a
year that will be remarkable for the great
number of occulations OF the planets-30
in alI-many of which will be visible in
the United States.