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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-02-14
Herediiarr.

Itch. Mango and Scratches on human or
animal cured in 20 minutes by woolford's
Sanitary Lotion This never fails. Sold by
y. 4 BeAu and &. l. Bass. druggists. san
Marcos. Texas uov36 ly.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-02-14

There arc 3,4OO convicts in the
state prison of New Yer, who hive
nothing to do, because of Il law passed
forbidding prisoners to work.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-02-14

Gottfried Kreuger, wealthy New
ard brewer, has announced himself a
candidate for United States senator
for New Jersey.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-02-14
yysuY WOMEN FADE.

Women lose their beauty because colds
undermine their life. DR.. Acker's English
Remedy for consumption is an absolute
cure for colds. For sale by G. L. Bass,
druggist.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-02-14

The Anarchists in attendanceat the
Peace Congress held in Milan recent
ly,decided to foment revolution In
Europe in the event OF war.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-02-14

Our druggists keep for sale Halls Vege-
table Siciliah Hair Remover. the best pre-
paration eyer made for restoring tho vitali-
ty and color.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-02-14

Twenty-one states and all the
territories and the District of Colum-
bia have scientific temperance laws
for the public schools.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-02-14

The pope has decided to dispatch
priests from Italy to localities in this
country inhabited by Italian emf
grants.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-02-14

The Topeka Capital claims that
Kansas has saved not less than Sl2,-
100000 since her prohibition law
went into effect.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-02-14

The late Costa RIGA earthquake
damaged properly to the amount Of
S5,OO0,O00.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-02-14

A Pennsylvania oil expert says
there is more oil under the soil OF
California than in all Pennsylvania.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-02-14

Swift's Specific is entirely a vege-
table medicine, and is the only medi-
cine which has ever cured Blood
Poison, Scrofula, Blood Humors and
kindred diseases. Send for our
books on Blood and Skin Diseas es.
The SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,
Drawer 3, Atlanta.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-02-14

The amount expended on intoxi-
eating liquors in Ireland for the
year lSS7-SS was SS5.0ll.5SS.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-02-14
PATENTS.

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h1.1rsss r5rs-rfss frr NODEAATE Yes
lTa OFF.-E j. OPPOSITE e. :. A7EET UF-
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-rHr haze -Er trans Tsrrrf '--'rs- .- .Hrs s-=
80 80 IEss COsr than tkoss -er-afs f-ru NE-h-
trrroI
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ss-t free AEa-a-s
a. q. snow - CO.
cr-Hsss rt-srg C=cs. So uEtu-. D C.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-02-14

Stanley is safe-a letter has been
received from him.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-02-14

The estimated cost of the liquor
traffic to the people of Ohio is so,
600 year.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-02-14

Kentucky has In bonk 4T,000,000,
gallons of whisky.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-02-14

Halifax is the only G ty IN Nova
Scotia that is disgraced by licensed
bar-room.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-02-14

A California paper says alcohol
makes two insane for each week day
and three for Sunday in that state
each wear.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-02-14

Last year I was badly troubled
with Blood Poison. My whole sys-
tenn was out of order, diseased, and n
constant source of suffering, with no
appetite and no enjoyment of life.
In this condition purchased two
bottles of Swifts IS. S. 81 of DIR.
Schrodus' drug store, and took by
directions, which made complete
cure. No better remedies was ever
used for impurities for the blood
than S. s. s. JOHN GAVIN
Dayton, O., Dec, 81, SO.
had rising on the inside of my
head behind my right ear, which
grew 80 bad that the flesh sloughed
off. It was lanced-swelled again
and was lanced the second time.
1 took s. S. S. which forced out the
poison, the discharge being copious.
AS soon rs the poison was eliminated
the sore began healing, and in q
short time was perfectly well. S. SIS.
has cured me of this dangerous
trouble which was thought to be in
durable. j. II. BULLoc.
Greenwood, S. G., Oct. 20, 'SS.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-02-14
aDVVCE TO MOTHERS.

Our annual liquor bill amounts to
5000, 100000.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-02-14

Seventy-four per cent. of the Irish
discharged convicts come to this
country.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-02-14

There will be fourteen liquor
dealers in the new common council
of Detroit, Mich.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-02-14
Hamburg Figs are a crysi

There are 65 million inhabitants in
the United States
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-02-07
NOT so.

! Some persons think the Commissioners
of the county have control of Main street,
simply because the National Road runs
through it. This would seem to be an alb
surdity in any view that can be taken of
| it. The control of streets in all cities and
der all circumstances, is vested in COun-
ell. From the very necessity of things
this rule must be invariable. The reasons
are obvious and many, and reach the very
foundation of government 1t is suffici-
ent to state one strong one: If control
were vested elsewhere than in Council,
not only would enforced paving of side
walks be impossible, but any nuisance
might be maintained in the street-a
nuisance, even, that would produce pes
tilence-yet Council and the people could
not abate it except by force.
st. Clairsville was an incorporated town
before and at the time the National Road
was built. The land occupied by Main
street was dedicated as a street by the
original proprietor of the town, and the
town had not the power, even though it
had the will, to give it away or sell it, nor
did it ever undertake to do it.
The National Road was built through
incorporated towns and cities by suffer
ance. The control of streets was not sur
rendered, could not be, and was not asked
Grades were established by the govern
ment engineers, and if the municipal au-
thorities would not agree to them the op-
ton remained of changing them or chang
ing the line of the road. Tins heavy
cut was made between the old court house
and the National Hotel, which made it
necessary to build the stone wall which
stood in front of the court house.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-02-07
STREET PAVING.

1t would cost about $1,000 block to
pave the streets of st. Clairsville, or $3.50
for each full lot.
Many persons who have thought about
the matter believe it ought to be DONE
The manner of procedure was set forth in
these columns week or two ago.
The county has built here the finest pub
lie buildings in Eastern Ohio. We owe it
to ourselves and to the people of the cOun-
ty to improve their surroundings. Until
we do, we deserve the reproaches that are
being heaped upon us.
Paved streets would beget spirit of
improvement and enterprise among the
people, would make good impression on
strangers, and would add to the value of
property all they cost.
The improvement is paid for in ten
semi-annual installments-a SIS for
full lot, or $50 for half lot
The pavement would last here twenty
years or more, and would be "joy for
ever" to those who make the improve
ment.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-02-07
THE CARE OF TIE STREETS.

The collapsed condition of the fund set
apart for street repairs, together with the
condition of the streets leading TO the rail
road dep6ts. over which so much heavy
hauling is done, have set people 10 think
ing. OF the hundreds of people who are
taxed to maintain streets, scarcely two
dozen use those leading to the dep0ts ex-
cept on rare occasions, and less than that
number have worn them out. In other
words, all the people are taxed alike for
/ the maintenance of streets that are worn
/ out by a few persons. Is that fair? Why
should not the men who wear them out
be required TO contribute fairly to their
repair? Another suggestion: Would it
not be economical to require all wagons
hauling coal and like heavy material to
! be equipped with broad tires? The dead
locking of wheels, likewise, should be for
/ hidden by ordinance. 1t is not an un-
common occurrance to see teamsterS driv-
ing down hill, with no load whatever, hav-
ing the hind wheels of the wagon dead
: lOchbu. 1ulS Is ItCklSSS dDuSe VI tllc
streets that should be severely punished.
One trip down a hill that way viii do a
street more damage than will the passage
of a dozen wagons with wheels turning.
| These are matters deserving the atten-
ton of persons interested in maintaining
the streets. That greater care must be
taken of them is very apparent, and that
men who wear them out should pay more
than they do toward maintaining them,
should strike the common sense of all
men. In some cities a special tax is laid
upon vehicles of all descriptions. Why
should not towns like ours in that way
compel those who wear out the streets to
help repair them? Possibly legislation
would be necessary preliminary to the en-
actment of such an ordinance; but this is
the season when matters relating to tax
alton are being thought of, with view of
devising a more equitable system, and it
may be well enough to think of this fea-
tuTe.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-02-07
NO! EMPHATICALLY NO

Some persons think St. Clairsville must
have town house and lookup. Indeed,
they are already looking around for a site,
and getting options on lots.
Arrests from which imprisonment fol-
low will scarcely average one month";
The county Jail is convenient and ample
in every way to provide for these. There
is no pressing need for town house.
That is luxury we can very well do with
out, at least until other improvements
which are pressing are made.
This proposition means the expenditure
of several thousand dollars, for buildings
st. Clairsville does not need. The money
that would be put into it would pave sew
eral blocks. That is something we do
need, and need badly.
If other needed improvements were
made, and the town out of debt, possibly
the proposition might be considered; but,
under existing circumstances, such an un-
dertaking should not for one moment be
seriously thought of.
What is needed here just now is mer
ciless pairing of expenses, and preparation
for the permanent improvement of the
streets. If men will resolutely go about
this, and, preparatory to it, see that not
one dollar is needlessIy expended for any
purpose, that improvement can be made;
but, if we are to drift along as we have in
the past, it never will be.
The thing to do now is to set down on
this town house and lookup folly, and
hard, too. fit succeeds, it means the ex-
penditure of large sum of money for a
purpose that will do ST. Clairsville no real
good, and the indefinite postponement of
Improvements that would be of great and
lasting benefit.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-02-07
DEATH OF JAMES A. BARNES.

The town was startled on Thursday
morning of last week by the announce
ment of the death of ex-RecOrder James
! \. Barnes. He had been suffering in an
unusual degree for some months from a
wound received during the war, and re-
Gently from heart failure, which was, no
doubt, aggravated by the former. He had
been about the street and at his store, but
the evening before his death remained at
home, and nothing very unusual was dis
covered until after he retired, about 10
o'clock.
Mr.. Barnes volunteered in February,
1864, and was assigned to the Sixtieth In
fantry, serving in the Army of the Poto-
mac. At the action of Prebles Farm, in
front of Petersburg, september g. 1864, he
was struck by minnie ball, SO near the
shoulder that but an inch or two of his
arm was left after amputatiOn. The ty-
ing up was badly done, and, as result.
the shoulder always gave him trouble
Born at Barnesville September 10, 1923,
Mr.. Barnes resided in that neighborhood
until he came to st. Clairsville, seventeen
years ago. He was twice married, his first
wife matilda Carter dying in 1868, and
his second wife Lizzie Bumgarner, mar
ried in 1870 surviving him. In 1871 he
received the Republican nomination for
County Recorder, at a convention held at
Barnesville, where he then resided, and
was elected. He was reelected in 1874,
and again in 1877.
James A Barnes was in every sense a
model citizen, husband, and father. He
was strictly honest, and patient, good
natured, even-tempered man.
The funeral took place Saturday after
noon. DrummOnd Post, G. a. R., of which
deceased was a member, attended in
body, marched with its banner in front of
the hearse, guard of honor surrounding
it, and conducted the services at the grave.
At the house Rev. Dr. Hollingshead of the
NJ. E. Church, of which deceased had been
many years member conducted impress
sive religious services.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-02-07
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr. Joseph H. Close arrived in New
York from South America on Tuesday
of last week, and is expected here the
latter part of this week.
Mr. W W. NaylOr, one of the live
business men of HOlton, Kas., came in on
Saturday on brief visit to the family OF
his brOther-in-law, J. ". Shannon, return.
ing yesterday.
Miss Lu Moore. of Barnesville. after
on extended visit with her sister at Man
itou. Colorado, returned home last week,
delighted with her stay.
Mr.. Walter VI. Troll, who has been
taking a business course at PoughkeepSie
College. returned on Thursday.
Mr.. A E. Chase, travelling agent fer
for the o. s. Journal, Columbus, was in
town last Thursday, looking after the in
tereSts of that paper
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-02-07
GIVE THE TOWN A CHANCE


Martins Ferry is attracting attention
Just now, and the indications are will en-
joy an unwOnted degree of prosperity in
the near future; but, preliminary to it,
some method must be found to relieve it
from the enormous tax rate to which it
has been subjected for many years. The
fault lies not so much in extravagant ex-
penditures as in imperfect valuations,
real and personal, and has existed for
many years. 1t is matter demanding in
telligent treatment, and when cured will
remove reproach that the town should
no longer bear. A tax rate of 215 per
cent, or upward, is not calculated to in
vite capital, no matter what the possibil-
tiles.
There is a great possibility before that
town. Its natural advantages are almost
unrivaled. Behind it is a country of un-
surpassed fertility, in front navigable
river. and around about hills filled with
the best of coal. Two railroads enter it,
and third will next summer. 1t has an
excellent system of water works, exten-
sive manufacturing enterprises, room for
a good-sized city, and is peopled with an
enterprising, busy, and hospitable people.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-02-07
THE COUNCIL

Met on Monday evening, all the members
present except Messrs. Riley and Mur-
daugh.
Bills were presented amounting to S2O3
45 for work done on the streets, but the
Street Fund being exhausted, the claims
had to be hung up. The February appor-
tionment of taxes has not been received,
but that will still leave the fund in debt.
The proposition to build lookup was
indefinitely postponed.
The ordinance prohibiting the running
at large of live stock, which had passed a
second reading and been referred to the
Chairman of the Committee ON Ordinan-
ces (Mr. Milligan) was reported mislaid or
lost.
Mr. Humphrey called attention to the
condition of the roads leading to the rail
road dep6ts, and to the necessity for re-
pairs.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-02-07

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 nc
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 a 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, 1889-02-07
THE WEATHER.

Since Sunday we have had a succession
of SHOWS and thaws and rains, which have
made outdoor life very disagreeable. The
cold weather of last week made ice, and
although only three inches thick, the ice
men hastened to avail themselves of it
working all the force that could be used
day and night
Blue birds Ordinarily sure harbingel
of spring. have been seen around here
and other signs indicate that no severe
weather need be looked for
Monday night the wind roared and
howled through the streets, like a hurri
cane was behind it, but did no damage.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-02-07
SALE OF BONDS.
There will he offered at public sale at the Office
of the Commissioners of Belmont county, Ohio, in
St Clairsville, at O'Clock p. m., on
FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 81, 18S9
(REFUNDING.)

TnlUh : EOnOnlI EZI lOOOI
$4,000 of Belmont county, Ohio, Court House and
Jail Bonds of the denominations of $1,000 TO bear
interest from Marcn 1, 1889, at the rate of ; per
centum per annum, payable on the first day of
September, 1919. Bonds and interest payable at
the County Treasurer'S Office, Belmont county,
Ohio.
These bonds will be numbered cOnSecutively,
cOmmnncng with number 19l.
These bonds are issued by authority and in pur-
suance of an act of the General Assembly of the
State of Ohio passed March IA, lSSs, and entitled
"An Act to refund Court House and Jail Bonds in
Belmont county, Ohio.
These bonds will be offered in two ways:
FIRST OFFER-Sl3,O OO0in l3 lots, viz; each bond
separately, in order of numbers.
SECOND OFFER-lS,OO3 All of said bonds will
be offer al In one lot of Si3,O1)
None Ct said bonds will he sold for less than the
face thereof with any interest that may have ac-
crued thereon.
Bonds win be paid for at the County Treasurer's
office, when the same will be delivered to the pur-
chaseTS.
The Commissioners reserve the right to reject
| any or all bids.
By order of the Board of Commissioners of Be-
mont county, Ohio.
R.R. BARRETT, County Auditor.
ST. CLAIRsvuLE, O., Feb. 6, 1889. 27-3t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-02-07
THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Began their monthly session on Friday
Commissioners Cope and Israel being
present. Among other routine business
was an order for the payment of a bill of
S64925 to the Columbus Insane Asylum
for clothing furnished inmates of that
institution from Belmont county.
Mr.. Israel was authorized to contract
for the building of bridge over the
north branch of Captina Creek, on the
road leading from Barnesville to Coles
mill, section :, Wayne township. Mr..
Cope was authorized to contract for re-
building the bridge destroyed by the
flood on the road leading from Harris
vile to Maynard The Board is still in
session, and further report of their pro-
ceedings will be made next week.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-02-07

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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-02-07
TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.

1EAO1EhS ASSOOlAlION.
The next meeting of the Belmont Co.
Teachers Association will be held at
Bridgeport on Saturday, Feb. %, 1899.
The following programme has been ar
ranged:
Forenoon On-fO.30-Paper: "Pro-
fessional growth" A. B. Carman, Dillie's
Bottom.
Discussion: A. p Myers, Bellaire.
Paper: ''Some characteristics of the
True Teacher" q. w. Pierson, Bellaire.
Discussion: W. R. Butcher, Bridgeport.
Paper: "History," s. c. Murphy, Bel
mont.
Discussion: L. W. Gallaher, Drill.
afternoon SeSSiO11-1.3 .3O-Section Meet
ing
Lecture: "The Sun and the Earth" T.
w. Williams, Bridgeport.
Lecture: "The Human Voice." E. E.
Sparks, Martins Ferry.