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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-07-18
PLANT TREES.

Few farmers realize the commercial
value of trees, aside from their use for
shade in pasture lots and uncultivated
spots. Some species, notably the walnut,
are rapid in growth. No cultivation is
required, nor no especial care after plant
ing, and but little ground is occupied
Indeed no space need be used that will
not be bettered by their growing. The
leaves of the walnut tree are rare fertil-
izer: hence it will be observed that the
soil under walnut trees is invariably rlch.
At thirty years of age sound tree is
worth about as much as the average acre
for farming purposes. A few years ago
a buyer told the writer he paid S13O for a
single tree over in Noble cOunty-as much
for one tree as any four acres of the farm
on which it stood were worth. Not
man in the county owning a Quarter sec
ton of land at the close of the war, and
still holding it, but, had he then planted
one hundred walnuts, would to-day be
from $1,000 to 5000 better off, from the
timber alone, irrespective of other bene-
fits.
But the trouble with our people is they
are not content to wait. The realization
seems too remote They are willing to
toll and sweat over corn crop, or wheat
crop. which may produce them Sl5 to $50
to the acre, because they expect to realize
from that within year; but thing
which will require twenty or thirty years
is not worthy of thought, though it needs
no attention nor expenditure of money,
and improves and beauties the farm
Suppose the owner can not market the
lumber at once, can there be any doubt
that a farm with from fifty to one hun
dred half-grown walnut trees on it is
worth much more than without them, if
the owner desires to sell?
The attention of the people of this
county needs to be directed to the plant
ing and care of trees. Within the life
time of the next generation timber will
be scarce and high. Unthinking men may
say that does not concern them, but it
should. They received rich heritage of
land, which they hold in trust, simply, for
the generations that will follow them
They have no more right to abuse nor to
destroy it than they have to abuse or
destroy the dumb animals they may own.
Indeed, the first is far greater wrong
toward men, for the reason that horses
and cattle can be readily replaced, while
thoughtlesS and wantOn destruction OF
forests may produce condition which
would require a century to recover from.
The love of trees ennobles men. Not
a boy in the land but would grow into
better man if he was taught to Yener-
ate them. Encourage the boys to plant
trees at odd moments, and to study their
value to man.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-07-18
TNIONTOWN

An infant child of Mr.. and Mrs. Jo-
sephus Wright was inferred in the Meth
odist burying ground on Tuesday of last
week. There was brief discourse by
Rev. Geo ). Hackett.
During a recent thunder storm Mr.. Al
fred Mills and his two little boys were
driving along the turnpike on wagon,
when the lightning struck a tree about
one hundred feet distant from them
Mr.. Mills saws the effect of the electrlcl-
ty was perceptible, causinga a tingling SEN
sation at the ends of the fingers. The
tree was set on fire, and the smoke ap-
peared almost simultaneously with the
flash and report.
Mr.. Nathaniel Taylor and wife return
ed last week from an extended visit to
friends in Morgan county, Ohio. Both
are looking weH, although Mr.. Taylor
states that he suffered an attack OF Sc
we're illness while absent. Both have
been missed in social life and in the
church. and received a hearty welcome
home.
As Hon. T. NJ. NichOl, accompanied
by his wife, son and daughter, were driy-
ing to church in the carriage on Sabbath,
the pole or tongue of the carriage broke,
but fortunately they escaped injury. Mr..
John NichoI. who knows how to manage
and drive a spirited team, soon had the
horses under control, and by the use OF
straps they were enabled to repair dam
ages and proceed On their way to church.
Rev. Holiday, 81 Cadiz, preached at
the L. P. Church op sabbath. Rev. Shaw,
of Pennsylvania, viii preach on the COM
ing SABBATH.
A purse containing small sum OF
money was dropped in the church by
some one attending service on Sabbath.
If this is read by the loser, apply to Mr..
Joseph Thompson, who was looking for
the owner.
Wheat has been cut and most Of it Is III
the barn and stack. and in excellent con-
dition. There will be large yield OF
wheat and a heavy crop of grass IN
Wheeling township. ID.
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SOME FAIR SUGGESTIONS.

To the President and Officers Of the Bel
mont County agricultural Society:
GENTs-I will take the liberty to make
some criticisms on your premium list for
September, 1889, and also to make some
suggestions for your consideration.
Glass No. 2, Draft HOrses.-1n this class
you recognize and name the best Clyde
stations, four years old and upward; the
best Percheron stallion four years old and
upward, and per consequence exclude the
English Shire, now among us, and as
meritorious as either of those you have
made special Why is it so?
Glass No. 3, Horses Of All Work.-You
make no special mention of any breed,
while there is class among us that is at
tracing great attention of not only all
America, but of foreign countries, and
make no mention of them. Why is it
thus?
Query-If you are successful at the
Fair will you pay in part, at least, the
premiums awarded in 1887 to some OF
whom have been unable to collect any
thing?
Sltggestion-Try and have the officers
act promptly and on time, then commit
tees can have time to examine classes
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DOAD NOTICE.

j. X Mitchell, who resides at Walla Wala, Wash
ingtOn Territory; John Mitchell, who resides at
Auburn, Kansas, and Alexander Campbell, who
resides at Wheeling, West Virginia, will tax no
tce that at the June session, 1883, of the Commits
sioners of Belmont county, Ohio, E. 5. Arrick and
others filed their petition for the alteration OF
county road known as the Wheeling Greek Road,
in said county, as is described in the following
described route, tO-wit Beginning at point on
the farm of John H. Denham in COlerain township
where a county road leading in northerly dlrec-
tOn intersectS the said Wheeling Creek road
thence in an easerly direction on the line OF said
road to the county bridge, known as Barton Bridge
spanning said creek; thence down said creek on
the south side thereof as the beginning point, and
following the meanderings OF the same and so
much of the old road lies on that side TO point
on the farm of Z. S. Arrich, where said Wheeling
Creek road now crosses said creek, Immediately
east of the barn on said farm; thence crossing SAID
creek and following said road TO point on the farm
of John HardeSty where it begins 10 cross said
creek: thence without erOSSing) down the creek,
following the meanderings thereof and so much OF
the old road lies on the same side to the town.
ship line; thence along the line between the farms
of Alfred Ridgway and John Dubois, Jr, TO a point
about 75 wards west of the railroad bridge on said
Ridgway farm; thence in sOutherly direction
through the farm of said John DUBOIS 10 point
between the dwelling house thereon and the track
of the railroad, and thence to point mtersectng
said Wheeling Creek road; that Viewers and !, a
Surveyor of said road were appointed by said
Commissioners, and that said Viewers and Sur
yeyOr will meet at Barton Station on the 9th day OF
August 1889, at 10 O'Clock A: NJ, TO enter upon the
discharge of their duteS and the 9Th day OF August
1889, is the day by which claims for compensation
must be filed 74-4t L. 5. ARRICK,
G. w. Carroll Atty. Principal Petitioner.
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NOTICE TO PAINTERS.

Until 70 o'clock nOOn July 18th, 1889, bids will be
received by the Board of Education of ST. Glars
VILE Special District at the Office of the Clerk Of
said Board for furnishing the best quality OF ma
terals and painting with two coats OF paint eolorS
TO be designated by the BOard) the belfry and
blinds of the same carnice of the building, window
sash and frames both inside and outside, doors
and frames both inside and outside, and all the
other woodwork both inside and outside and the
spOutng of that part of the school building owned
by the said District, being all of the building ex-
cept the third story. Bidders to furmsh all seal
and in their bid specify the cost of the materials
and labor for the outside of said building separate
accompanied by sufficient bond for the perform
ance OF the contract The Board reserves the right
to reject any and all bids.
By order OF the Board.
Z 11-lt d. H. MILLIGAN, Clerk.
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INQUEST.

An inquest was held by the undersigned on July
O. 1882 at or near the head of Captna Rifle in York
township, Belmont county, Ohio, over the dead
body of a certain person who was supposed to have
come to his death by violence. The description OF
the person is as follows: Name, unknown; age,
about 30 years. white male, height, feet inches;
heavy built: hair and mustache, dark sandy; no
marks on body. Clothing, blue, red and white
striped cheviOt shirt fastened in front with pms;
leans pants, with leather belt; had in pocket one
nickel: one key attached to leather string, and
one white handle three-bladed knife.
FINDING.
After hearing testimony and examining the body,
do find that the deceased, whose name to me is
unknown, came to his death by drowning IN the
Ohio River, and not by means OF any violence.
JACOB BOGER,
1t* Justice of Peace and Acting Coroner.
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T EGAL NOTICE.

Samuel Davies, who resides at Ravenwood, West
Virginia. and Jacob Davies, who resides at Scots
VILE Missouri heirs at law of Amos Davies, decd,
will take notice. that Lee Evans, administrator OF
the estate of said deceased on the 4th day OF June,
1882 filed his petition in the Probate Court within
and for the county of Belmont and state az ONO,
alleging that the personal estate OF said decedent
is insufficient to pay his debts and the charges Of
administering his estate; that he died seized IN
fee simple of the following described real estate
situate In said county, tO-wt: The north hall OF
the southeast quarter of section sixteen U6, town.
ship six 6J, range five (5); also, ten acres in the
northeast corner of the south half OF above quar-
ter-sectiOn also, west half OF southwest quarter
section (9) nine, and thirty acres full length on
east side OF southeast quarter of section fifteen Q5l
all in township six (6), range five (5); that Eliza,
beth Davies as widow of said decedent Is entitled
to dover in said premises
The prayer of said petition Is for the assignment
of dover to said Elizabeth Davies and for sale OF
said premises, subject to such dover estate Tor
payment of the debts and charges aforesaid.
fhe persons first above mentioned will further
take notice that they have been made parties de
fendant TO said petition and that they are required
TO answer the same on or before the 24th day of
August, A. ID. 1889.
LEE EVANS,
74-6t Administrator aforesaid
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7 EGAL NOTICE.

Thomas White, who resides at Brooklyn in POwe-
Shiek county, Iowa. will take notice, that John C.
Kintner, administrator with will annexed of the
estate of Harriet White, deceased, the 18th day
of june 1882 filed his petition in the Probate Court
of the county of Belmont, Ohio alleging that the
personal estate of said teStatOr is Insufficient to
pay her debts and the charges of administration;
that she died seized in fee simple OF the following
Union, county of Belmont, Ohio: Beginning for
the same at stone planted at the southeast cor
north 81. SO rods to stake; thence west 1905 rods
to a stake; thence south 379S rods to a stone;
thence east 1895 rods to the place Of beginning,
containing 1915 acres, more or less.
The prayer OF said petition is for a sale OF said
premises for the payment OF the debts and charges
aforesaid. Said Thomas White will further take
notice, that he has been made party defendant to
said petition, and that he is required to answer
the same or before the 10th day of August, 1889
JOHN C. KINTNER, Admir-
c. W. Carroll, Plff's Atty, 62O-td
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/ EGAL NOTICE.

l.. f. Fishack, whose place of residence Is un-
known, will take notice, that on the 18th day OF
June 1880 the undersigned filed petition in the
Court of Common Pleas of Belmont county, Ohio,
the object and prayer of which is to set aside a
pretended deed of conveyance made TO said L. +;
fshaek by one Frank l.. WOlverton and wife; said
deed purpOrtng to convey certain mill property at
BurrS Mills in said county, and executed Novem-
ber 2Oth 1885, and recorded in said county May 10,
1882 on the ground that said deed is fraudulent
and void as against the title of the undersigned
also, to enjoin the Auditor and Recorder OF said
county from transferring oy recording the deeds or
mortgages from said defendant Fishack to other
persons for said properly You are required to
answer said petition by the 7th day OF September,
1889. ZENAS :. WILSON.
Z II-6t By L. DanfOrd his Attorney.
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DROBATE COURT.

Notice is hereby given that the following named
administrators executors, assignees and guardians
have filed in my office at St. ClalrSyllle their ac-
counts and vouchers for settlement, to-wft:
George NJ Woodbridge, guardian OF Louise and
Ferdinand Nanninger, minors.
John Price, guardian OF Mary Nj HUFFMAN, ct al,
Anna SIane, guardian of Thomas F Slane ,et al,
minors.
Mary A Alexander, guardian of Wilbur NJ Alex
ander, minor. .
i NJ Powell, admir-, etc of Sam1 W Stout, decd.
Elias Perkins, guardian of John M kirkbridge,
minor
Elijah Dougherty, admir- of John Rankin, decd.
Elijah Daugherty, admir- of VIM. Rankin, dec d.
Ralph w Phillips, guardian of Ollie o Kinney,
minor.
Geo II Smith, guardian of Emma A Duff, minor.
J w Shannon, admir- of Ann Mintier, decd.
Milburn Reed, admir- of Isaac Reed, decd.
ID H B and W ii Stanton, admrs OF Eli stanton,
deceased.
Jacob Maule executor of Joshua Maule, deed.
r Sedwick admir- of Chas w Hanson, deed.
J Carpenter and H Howell, adm'rs etc of JOna-
than Carpenter, decd.
Dent and Jas BeardmOre, admrs, etc. of
William BeardmOre, deed.
Solomon Bentley, admir- of Alex King, decd.
Anna L COwen, guardian of Warren w Cowen,
minor.
All the above will be for examination and settle
ment on the 22d day of July, 1889.
743t ISAAC H. GAST0N, Probate Judge.
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UNIVERSITY OF WOOSTER j.. el:.-:, ::

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legate department fully equipped Standard Of study ranks
first MODERN LANGUAGES thoroughly taught PEs
conducted by permanent teachers En-
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Gymnasium DEPiHTKSr under the charge OF
Merz. Thorough education be obtained at small ex-
pene Fall term opens September Send Catalogue
Address the President, JESSE MCCLELLAN,
Mention this paper. Treasurer Wooster. Ohio
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-07-18

THE demand for first-class teachers is
increasing in this county. One of the
evidences of a first-class teacher is his at
tendance at professional meetings. The
sessions of the County Institute begin
next Monday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-07-18

Mrs. HARRIET S. MCMILLAN, widow
of the late Hugh McMillen, who has been
under treatment at Columbus, was
brought to her home at Lewis Mills, on
Tuesday, in a very weak and debilitated
condition. Her friends despair of her
restoration to health
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-07-18
CATARRH,
Catarrhal Deafness and Hay Fever.
NEW HOME TREATMENT.

Sufferers are not generally aware that
are due to the presence of living parasites in
the lining membrane of the nose and eus-
tachian tubes. Microscopic research, how
ever, has proved this to be fact and the
result is that simple remedy has been for
mulated whereby catarrh, catarrhal deafness
and hay fever are permanently. cured IN
from one to three simple applications made
at home by the patient once in two weeks.
N. B.-For catarrhal discharges peculiar to
females (whites) this remedy is a specific.
A pamphlet explaining this new treatment
is sent on receipt of ten cents by A. 81.
Dixon & Son, 304 West King St, Toronto,
Canada-Scientifc american
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-07-18

Tomorrow July 19) is the anniver-
sary of the cloud-burst at this town,
which destroyed the st. Clairsville branch
of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, and
did such fearful damage to other proper
ty along Little McMechen's Creek.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-07-18

The B. Il o. will sell excursion tickets
to GAINESVILLE for the Prohibition COnven-
ton at one lowest limited fare for the
round trip. Tickets on sale July % and
"a: good returning until July 20, inclusive.
For tickets, ETC., Gallon agents of B. & o.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-07-18

Mr.. WM. HARDEsTY, one of the best
known farmers of this neighborhood, is
dangerously sick with typhoid fever. The
disease was contracted during visits to
his daughter (Mrs. Dubois, who died of
it a few weeks ago.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-07-18

Mrs. MARGARET BEAM, of San Diego,
Cal, a sister of the wife of ex-Sheriff w.
C. Cochran, of Bellaire, died last week,
while on visit to relatives at Kirkwood,
Mo. Deceased formerly lived in this
county.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-07-18

IT will pay any one expecting to attend
college to send for catalogue of Frank
lin College, New Athens, o. Few colleges
nave so good record, and none, perhaps,
have lower rates.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-07-18

PosT-oFFICE INSPECTOR HOLMES has
lbeen looking up some delinquencies in
the mail service in this region. The rail-
way service on the Baltimore and Ohio
Us receiving his attention.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-07-18

THERE is no news of Importance from
the oil wells, in fact matters have been
moving along slowly for a month or
more. Three wells are being drilled.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-07-18

PREMATURE gray whiskers should be
colored to prevent the appearance of age
and Buckingham's Dye is by far the best
preparation to do it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-07-18

THE n E. Sabbath School is making
arrangements TO attend Children's Day
exercises at Burr's Mills campmeeting,
and committee was appointed to pre-
pare programme.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-07-18

KERNs F. JEFFERs, well known farm
er living few miles southwest of Bell
aire, died on Tuesday, from consumption,
aged about 55 years.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-07-18

A YOUNG couple in Jefferson county
had been engaged for year and all went
happily. The young man went away to
work last month and wrote letter to his
sweetheart, the first she had ever received
from him. When she discovered that his
grammar was poor and his spelling worse
she decided not to marry him, and now
another fellow is courting her.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-07-18

FARMERS are still pressed with their
harvest work. Wheat is about all in the
shock, but most of the grass crop and all
oats are yet to be taken care of; besides
the growing corn still requires much
cara
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-07-18
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr.. E. NJ. Brewer, a prominent citi-
zen of Crawford county, Kas, after an
absence of twenty-fOur years, returned to
visit his many friends in this county
They all gave him hearty welcome. He
is now visiting his sister, Mrs. Robert
Palmer, of near Lafferty.
Miss Sara NJ Petty, a pleasant young
lady of Beaver, Pa, is the guest of Miss
Bertha Hunt.
Simeon Pickering, Esq, and wife, of
Columbus, are visiting the family of c..
H. Arick, east of town.
Mrs. Lizzie Dunbar and daughter. of
Wheeling, are visiting at Jos. F. Mellor's,
east of town.
Mrs. Allen Miller, of Chicago, is Wis
iting her mother, Mrs. Kennon,son Mari
eta street..
Miss Gertrude Grubb, of Knights
town, Ind, is visiting Mrs. Mary Metcalf.
Miss Zoraida Mcclure, of Wheeling,
is a guest at the home of Hon. A. T. Nc
Kelvey.
Mrs. DR.. S. L. Jepson, of Wheeling,
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. H. G. Wei
day.
Miss BERTHE Robinson is visiting
friends in Martins Ferry this week.
Mrs. REBECCA HANES, one of the old
est residents of Martins Ferry, died on
Saturday, aged 88 years. Deceased was
the moCher of the well known marble
dealer, J. T. Hanes, Esq, and had the
love and esteem of all who knew her.
Eight children survive her.
AN unknown man was run over on
Saturday night on the Cleveland. and
Pittsburgh railroad at Rush Run, above
Martins Ferry, and literally cut to pieces
He was about 80 years of age. One piece
of his skull had a hole in it as though
made by bullet.
THE NJ. E. Church people held festi-
val on the pavement at the East front OF
the Court House on Tuesday evening
Although the evening was somewhat un
propitiOus there was good attendance
Proceeds over $50.
THE Bethel camp meeting, under the
management of Rev. B. H. Lee, will be
gin August 3, and continue over two
Sundays. Bishop Wayman is to be one
the preachers.
DULL times are expected in the manu-
featuring towns along the river during
the next two months.
JOSEPH BENNER, Bridgeport saloon
keeper, died Monday evening, from con
gestiOn of the brain.
NJ. r. SEALS, who has been agent OF In
B., Il. & G. railroad at Bellaire, has resign
ed.
AUGUST 21st is the day spoken OF TO
the reunion of the 18th Ohio in this place
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-07-18

A DOZEN or more families will go from
Bellaire to work in the new window glass
works at Lancaster.
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OF APPOINTMENT.
Estate of HENRY HELLING, Deceased.

The undersigned has been appointed and quail
fled as executrx of the will of Henry Hellng late
of Belmont county, deceased.
Dated this Sd day of July, A. ID: 1889.
7Il-3t SOPHIA HELI.ING.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-07-18

THE School Messenger, r. S. Douglass,
editor, issued from Hendrysburg, has
suspended publication.