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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-12

THE case of John Gailagher's admin
iStratrix against the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company was tried in the L. S.
Courts at Columbus last week. 1t was q
suit for $4,000 damages for the death of
John Gallager, a child four years of age,
who was killed by the falling of push
ing pole attached to locomotive passing
over the bridge. Judgment was render
in favor of plaintiff for S1,75O. Hon. l..
Danford and James c. Tallman, Esq.,.
represented the plaintiff.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-12
BEST TRIRuNE EYER SEEN

will he supplied to readers during the coming year.
A large number of desirable and novel premiums
are added to our list and they offered at terms
which will enable our readers to obtain them prae
tcally at wholesale rates. Send 2-eent stamp for
Our aLDage catalogue.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-12

HERIFF'S SALE.
Belmont Common Pleas.
John W. Shannon, Plaintiff,
James A Ramsey, ct al, Defendants.
Pursuant to an alias order of sale in the above
entitled case issued and to me directed from the
Court of Common Pleas of Belmont county, Ohio,
will offer for sale AT public auction at the front
door of the Court House of said county, ON
Saturday, January f1th, 1890,
At II o'clock \. VI. of said day, the following
described real estate, in said county of Belmont:
Situate in the county of Belmont and state o
Ohio and known as town lot number four tl), II
the town of .IacObsburg, county and state aiore
said.
Appraised at 500. -
TermS-CaSh. q. f. FOULkE, SherlH
NJ. NJ. SCorr, Deputy.
j. W. Shannon, Pltf's Atty. II i2td
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-12

Thus far December has been almost
as warm as May.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-12

BLANKETS, Comforts, Leather Boots
Gum Boots, Gum Coats, at
2t JEPsON & PATTON.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-12

The alarm of fire on our streets on last
Friday afternoon, sutiiced to create con-
siderable excitement for short time.
The point to which attention was direct
ed was the stable of II. r. Bumgarner,
from which the smoke was issuing, but
couple of buckets of water, judiciously
applied by those first on the scene, put an
end to the progress of the flames. The
fire originated from lighted match
thrown in the hay by little child playing
in the stable. The timely discovery of
the fire prevented what would probably
have been quite serious destruction of
property.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-12

AN s.tempt was made to fire the flour
ing mill of Thomas Ault in Bellaire Oh
last Friday night. a quantity of paper
and chips had been placed beneath the
weatherboarding and fired. Some per
sons near, seeing the smoke knocked off
the boards and extinguished it. On Sat
urday night James Manley was arrested
on suspicion as the perpetrator OF the
deed and at a preliminary hearing on
Monday was recognized to court. His
bond was placed at 5000. lie has fig
ured in a number of scrapes but has
always managed to get off easily.
For Holiday Confections go to NJ. Z.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-12

BUCKwHEAT- genuine thing and
no mistake. Thoroughly tried and pro-
nounced pure. Another large lot coming
from the same place. 2t GEO. JEPSoN.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-12

TIE stockholders of the Wheeling and
Lake Erie Railroad are to hold meet
ing at Toledo on the 18th to deter
mine as to the terminus of the road
whether it shall be at Bellaire or some
other point, and also to vote on increas-
ing the capital stock of the road to So
100000. The meeting will have an i'm
portant bearing on the future of the road
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-12

REV DR., FRANK :. DEHASS died from
the effects CT a cancer on his face, at his
home in Martins Ferry on Sunday night.
Deceased was a man of versatile attain
ments, distinguished as Il lecturer, preach
er and author He occupied pulpits in
New York, Pittsburgh and Washington,
and at the latter place was a prominent
factor in the building of the MetrOpoli-
tan Memorial Church, where he was a
favorite pastor of Gen. Grant, who ap-
pointed hin Consul to Jerusalem. lie
travelled extensively in Bible lands and
various parts of the world, and his lee
lures have edited and charmed thous-
ands of people. His book, " Buried Cities
Recovered, or Travels and Explorations
in Bible Lands has had an extensive sale
passing through seventeen. editions and
reaching a total sale of over $1,000
volumes.
The funeral occurred on Tuesday, and
the remains were inferred in the Old
Stone Church Cemetery at Elm Grove,
near Wheeling.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-12

APRoPos to the ball held in Court
House Hall on Thanksgiving night, the
BelIaire Tribune has the following:
Balls are costly arrangements, as was
demonstrated by the last ball held at
st. Clairsvlle. One individuals purse
was empty before go-home time arrived
and he had to borrow to get his lady back
to this city. 1t is reported that she re-
fused to use the borrowed money, and
promptly paid her own way.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-12

Town and County.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-12
SPECIAL.

TuE CHRONICLE has made arrangements with
the publishers of the Weekly Chronicle Telegraph
by which we will send the two papers TO any ad-
dress in the United States, postage prepaid, one
year for the sum of Se.iO. Address rHk CHRo>-
ICLE, st. Clairsville.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-12

COMMISSIONER J. c. ISRAEL has pur
chased right to make and used the
SherWin Farm Gate. 1t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-12

W. W. MCMONIES says that Santa
Claus has been around aud left a nice
sack Of goods for him to give away. Call
and see them. 1t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-12

THIS is the last week Of the quail sea-
son.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-12

TRY a Sherwin Farm Gate.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-12

THE annual announcement of the old
reliable Cleveland Leader appears in this
paper. 1t stands in the front rank OF
Ohio newspapers, furnishing the latest
news and uttering no uncertain words IN
its editorial columns on current topics
1t is able, fearless and reliable. 1t will be
furnished with THE CHRONICLE at 81 4O
per year in advance.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-12

CALL and see W. W. McMonies. He is
club-agent for the Pittsburgh .StOckmdlE.
Price One Dollar year. III2-2t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-12

CIRCUIT COURT began on Tuesday
But ten cases were on the docket, and ii
is likely that the session will not be pro
longed beyond to-day.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-12

5000 Sherwin Gates now in use. 1t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-12

Mrs. MAGGIE B. HUGHES, wife of Chas.
F. Hughes, a typographer on the Wheel
ing Register, formerly of this place, after
an illness of several weeks, from Ineu-
monia, died at her late residence, in
Wheeling, early Saturday morning, aged
about 81 years. Deceased was the daugh-
ter of Andrew Patterson, to whose home,
east of town, the remains were brought
on Saturday. She was faithful wife
and mother, and her death comes with
crushing force to bereaved husband
and two bright and winsOme little daugh-
ters, as well as to parents and relatives.
The funeral took place from her parents
residence on Monday afternoon. the
services being conducted by Rev. Robt.
Alexander. Interment in NJ. f. Gene
terry.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-12

Hon. a. T. MCKELvEY has a Sherwin
Farm Gate. 1t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-12

Il. ARMSTRONG will sell the Sherwin
Farm Gates i'll Washington township. 1t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-12

Mrs. GEORGE WEAVER, of Martins
Ferry, received suspicious looking let
ter addressed to her husband She open
ed it, and from its tone indicated that he
was on intimate terms with some female.
She decided to watch him, and on Satur-
day evening, when he and his paramour
were pushing off from the ferry landing
in skiff, the irate wife appeared on the
scene armed with horse whip, and both
were made to feel the effects of the whip
in very forcible manner. Both took to
flight, but Mrs. Weaver pursued them,
dealing at every step a stinging blow,
until her wrath was expended.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-12

For Holiday Confections go to NJ. E.
Wilson's. He has fresh stock of the
purest Candies and Confections, which
he sells at bottom prices. 1t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-12
N. Y. TRIBUNE FOR 1890.
New FEATURES. A BRILLIANT YEAR AHEAD

During 1880, the NeW York Tribune will be great
ly improved in quality and made more lively, fresh
and readable than ever before in its history. Among
the special contributors DUNG 1890 will be:
Andrew Carnegie-PrIncipleS of Business Sue
cess. Gail Hamilton-EurOpean MOnarcks Ter
ence V. POwderly-Restrietion of Immigration.
Chauney NJ. Depew, Senator John J. Ingals, Mrs.
John A. Logan, Rev. DIR. John r. Paxton and
Others-Topics MT announced. Albert Griffin
Temperance Among Germans; anew view. Judge
A. W. Tourgee-The COlOred Race in America. ).
c. T. Dodd-The Advantages of Trusts. "JOsiah
Aliens Wife"-The Small Salaries of Country
Clergymen. Senator VIM. NJ. Stewart, ef Nevada,
Unlimited Silver Coinage. Fred > Tallnadge-
ON Men of the Revolution Kate Field Mormon
Question Erastus Wiman-Success and Failure
Among Business Men. Rev. Edward Everett Hale
The New England of To-day. Bishop Henry e.
POtter-Rural Reinforcement of City Population
South. Marshall p Wilder-HonOr OF England
and America; Evils of Trusts. Henry w. Grady,
of the Atlanta Constitution Chances for Capital
i'm the New South. l. c. Russell, United States
Geological Survey-Highest Peaks OF the United
States. w. NJ GrOsyenOr-GOld and Silver as
Money. L. E. Quigg-What is Left Of Our Public
Lands. Emily Huntington Household Science.
Ernest Whtney-Pecularities of American Pro
nuneiation. Prof William Pepper, President OF
Good for All; What is Best for Those who Cannot
Get 1t. NJ. Y. Beach-Sayer of 430 Bears.
Other contributors will be announced hereafter.
The articles Will cost many thousands OF dollars,
and appear in The Tribune only.
SOLDIERS STORIES.
The Tribune will also print in addition to its reg
ular G. A. K. and 5. of V. page, number OF enter
tanning Stories of Actual Experience in the War,
not less than % in number, each page of The TTi-
bune in length by priyates and officers of the UniOn
of rank not higher than that of captain. Neter-
invited TO contribute TO this series of stories
Every tale accepted will be paid for at regular
newspaper rates. Prizes OF $50, $50 and S75 will
he paid for the best three. Manuscripts must be
enclosed to THE TRIBUNE, New York, and in
scribed the Soldiers Department
PAPERS On FARMING
In addition tn our ra0,,Iar and extremeIv ahIa
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-12
PAPERS on FARMING.

In addition to our regular and extremely able
agricultural department, two pages week., The
Tribune will print number of long and carefully
prepared articles on Particular Branches Of Farm
ing, written by practical experts. Farmers who
want to make money out OF their farms must read
these special discussions in The Tribune. The
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-12
BrIntn,tt Chronicle.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER I2, 1883.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-12
AN ipbuman and brutal Act. which wa,

AN inhuman and brutal act, which was
intended as a practical joke, was perpe-
trated on Frank Robinson, an unsns-
pecting negro, while asleep in chair in
I the barber shop of James Hunt, in
/ Wheeling, on Tuesday night of last week.
/ Robinson had been in the habit of loaf
ing around the shop. and going in there
on that night fixed himself in chair and
fell asleep. While he was there, several
persons being in the shop, it was pro-
posed to give him what is in slang usage,
called hot leg" This is done by pOuI
ing small amount of alcohol on per
sons clothes and setting fire to it. The
result is to arouse, and probably badly
frighten the sleeper, bnt usually ends in
nothing serious. Accordingly Hunt, the
the proprietor. procured about pint of
spirits and gave it to another negro
named Green who poured it on the man.
His clothes seem to have been pretty
well saturated, for when a m itch was
touched to them. his whole person
burst into flame Several who were
near, seeing his condition. did all possible
to extinguish the flames. but did not
succeed until almost his whole body was
badly and deeply burned. Itwas then re-
solved to say nothing about it, and the
man was carried into a back room, and
his wounds patched up with cotton and
linseed oil He lay in this condition
without medical aid until Thursday when
an outsider discovered his condition
and informed the police. All the men
Hunt, Green, Tyler and ThOmpson-whO
were concerned in the affair, were subse
quently arrested All are colOred. Rob
inson's injuries may prove fatal, and in
such case they would be held for mur
der as the result of their fun. At any
rate. some of them will likely find their |
way behind the bars. Hunt formerly
ran barber shop in this place.
NEw-New Orleans goodS-ChOice old |
fashioned Orleans Sugar" also, Granu |
lated or Cane Sugar, and best MolaSSeS.
Sweetest goods in the world.
u 22-2t GEO. JEPSON.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-12

FINE CAFES furnished to order: choice
Candies and Fruits at NJ. E. Wilson's, st.
ClairSville. II
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-12

JACOB p. LEEsES father, of whom
mention is made in another place, kept
tavern in log house where the Bewley
property now stands.
A.P. KEYsERa Martins Ferry milkmar,
narrowly escaped being hit by stray
bullet which passed through the wagon
and grazed his hat.
TIE Wheeling Register has its prospec-
tus on the outside of this paper. The
Register is live, newsy Democratic
paper.
RUFUS Z. ROSE, while lifting at a mon
ument at Evans IL Closes marble works
on Tuesday, was sprained internally.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-12
DEATH OF HoN,A. G, RAMAGE.


Hon. 4. c. Ramage, one of the Oldest
and best known citizens of the county,
died at his home. in Smith township, on
Sunday morning, after an illness of about
ten days, from dropsy of the heart. He
was native of Wheeling township. this
county, where he was born October II,
lSUS. From early manhood he took an
active interest in public affairs, and in
1880 was elected on the Wing ticket to
the Ohio House of Representatives, and
reelected in 1852, serving altogether four
years, with credit to himself and his con-
stituency. In 1860 he was chosen mem
Der of the State Board of Equalization,
in which position he rendered excellent
service to the people of this county i'll Sc
curing proper valuation of the lands.
He was man of more than ordinary
ability, and by the force of his character
was leader In the section in which he
lived. In politics he was an answering
Republican from the organization of the
party. and was familiar figure in the
counsels of the party in this county dur
ing many years, and as late as last au-
tumn was delegate to the Republican
Senatorial Convention at Flushing. He
was a conservative and wise counsellor,
and his influence was always exercised in
favor of the course which to him seemed
Just and right.
Mr. Ramage was twice marred, his
last wife-fOrmerly Miss Susan Faris, and
seven children, surviving by his
first wife-Mrs. WI Kelsey, of near ia
cobSburg. and Mrs John Rowland, Cleve
land-and five by his second wife-Mrs.
Mamie Lewis, of Lewis Mills, Misses
Jennie and Mollie. who reside at home;
Milton, at Livingstone, Montana, and
Walter, on the home farm. The funeral
took place from his late residence, at 9
o'clock yesterday, and was conducted by
Rev. Williams. of the Concord Presbyte- |
rian Church, of which deceased was a
faithful member for many years. Inter
ment in the Union Cemetery, at st. |
Clairsville. In the death of Mr.. Ram |
age the county loses one of her best cit
izens, Christian and patriot, and a |
man who made the world better by a |
stainless life and good example.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-08-02
The Way of Least Trouble.

As Charles Mathews was one day
about stepping into his brougham las he
never paid any one, he could naturally
afford brougham), he was stopped by a
debt collector employed by one of his
many creditors. 'Mr. Mathews, / be-
lever inquired the man. "Yes," re-
piled Mathews, affably. about that
Little account, siri'' Account" replied
Mathews, with an expression of supreme
surprise; "what account" "Why, that
account I've been after these four years. !"
Dear me, how much is it," inquired
Mathews, putting his hand in his pocket.
Seven pounds eight and fourpence, sir. !"
SIS that all? dear mer' "Tve called near
ON thirty times, SIR" Thirty timesl
You don't say so." "And written at
least twenty times. Yes, sir; twenty
times, and called thirty times. Only
little matter Of seven pound odd, and
here have been bothering about it for
nigh on four years. What do you think
Of that, sir:' ~ think" replied Ma
thews, getting into his brougham, and
driving off; .'weu. think that it would
have been less trouble to have paid it
yourself. San Francisco Argonaut.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-08-02
Prevention of Tuberculosis.

The Psychologists Of the New York city
health department, in their report on the
prevention Of tuberculosis, specially en-
phasize the following facts: First, that
tuberculosis is distinctly preventable
disease; second, that it is not directly in
herited; and, third, that it is acquired by
the direct transmission Of the tubercle
bacillus from the sick to the healthy,
usually by means Of the dried and pull
verified sputum floating as dust In the
air. The measures, then, which are sug-
gested for the prevention Of the spread
Of tuberculosis are: First, tie security OF
the public against tuberculous meat and
milk, attained by ystem Of rigid official
inspection Of cattle; second, the dissem-
nation among the people Of the knowl-
edge that every. tuberculous person may
be source Of actual danger to his asso-
ciates, If the discharges from the lungs
are not Immediately destroyed or render
ed harmless; and, third. the careful dis
infection Of rooms and hospital wards
that;are occupied, or have been occupied,
by phthisical patients. Boston Herald.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-08-02
A rlaun.1 shtrt Exch.nxe.

"You cannot imagine how the flannel
shirt business of our store has grown in
the past few years." said o trusted clerk
Of one Of Boston's largest firms. 1.-TWO
years ago three clerks were enough to
handle all the trade IN flannel shirts we
had. Now have six good men under
me, and the work Is all they can do.
Everybody is wearing flannel shirts now,
and our sales amount to more than 75,.
600 shirts year.
"You know how flannel shirt will
shrink? have a plan which will not
only make mans flannel shirt fit him
all the time, but will enable him to come
out with new style shirt every two
days. My Flannel Shirt Exchange will
take shirt that is too small for man
from washing and give him one size
longer Of the same quality for the small
sum Of rs cents, provided the shirt be
brings in is clean. Thus man with q
30-inch torso can get the shirt Of the sc.
inch man, and give his out to the 28inch
man, while the 32-inch man will take
that which belonged to him Of 81 inches,
and so on up to the largest. boston
Globe.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-08-02

In Iceland, that country of gentle,
primitive customs, from time immemo-
rial it has been the fashion to present to
lad or lassie, when the first baby tooth
appeared, lamb to be his or her very
own, cared for and tended as no other
pet could be, and never to be parted
with.
There comes to US In pretty story
concerning the ways and manners Of
that sturdy, truth loving and warm
hearted people account of such an offer
ing to the bailiffs son. A winsome, soft
eyed creature was Botna, the queen OF
the lamb flock. The pet grew apace, rs
did the frolicsome owner, and when he
was 10 years old, hardy shepherd lad,
Dotna had become old, toothless and
lame. She could no longer go away to
pasture with the herd, or eat her fill Of
grass, even in the pleasant midsummer
weather. Her faithful young master
was, however, mindful Of Botna's needs.
He had not forgotten that every year she
had given him a little lamb. and in her
old age a corner was given to her in the
family living room. where she could see
familiar faces and hear the voices Of her
best friends. Many times a day she was
fed from bottle, and was never taken
out for fresh air unless the day was mild
and the air balmy. Fortunate Botnai-
Harper's Bazaar.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-08-02
Treatment Of Cancer.

There appears to prevail among the
laity belief that the cure Of cancer il
seldom effected by the use Of the knife,
and that, when it is used, the disease Is
quite certain to reappear. At the recent
congress of German surgeons number
Of them told Of the after results Of ope-
rations for the removal OF cancers from
the tongue and throat. In one instance
the whole tongue was removed from Q
patient twenty years ago, and the cancer
never returned. Another patient first
had the left side Of his tongue removed,
and, as the disease reappeared, he was
again operated upon and the other side
taken out. That was between five and
six years ago, and yet since that time he
has remained perfectly well. Professor
Kuster, of Berlin. presented case of
carcinoma Of the tongue upon which he
operated ten years ago, and which has
not returned since. Professor Won Berg
mann exhibited two patients; one was q
case operated upon two years previously,
and the other four years before; the dis
ease had not returned. As for carcinoma
of the throat, several patients were pre-
sented who had had the entire larynx re-
moved, and now, several years after the
operation, there had been no signs of q
recurrence Of the disease.-Boston Her
aid
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-08-02
Big Profits.

The article In The Forum on enormous
profits Of insurance companies should be
broadened to cover trusts Of all sorts.
lr. Hamilton shows that insurance COM
panies divide at the rate Of 40 per cent.
in some instances; in others. % and 20.
This is simply indicative Of. extortion.
But our trusts are doing the same thing
-reapipg from II to 30 per cent. on
capital invested. From the foundation
Of our states 1t has been general under
standing that no Investment should re-
ceive over from to 8 per cent. interest.
The capitalist at that rate is gathering
fair remuneration for the loan Of his ac-
cumulations Social equilibrium is i'm
possible when capital manages to extort,
OK BY subterfuges to obtain, 20 to 40 per
cent.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat