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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-12
Court CullinYS.

August Rindt, of MarSeiles, aged
IS years, was adjudged insane Tues
day. The petition was filed by his
wife, Caroline Rindt.
Elizabeth Drake has filed petition
in the County Court alleging the in
sanity of her mother, Elizabeth Lynch,
of Fall River. The hearing was con-
tinued until 10 4. m. Friday.
The William Holland estate will be
dnally settled at the first day of tie
August term.
Mary johnson has begun suit in
the Circuit Court to recover $1,000
damages from Richard Wolfe. Mayo
4 Widmer represent compliments.
Letters of administration, de bonus
non with the will of Otis O. Wakefield
annexed, were granted to the admin
StratriX, Jane Wakefield, Thursday.
j. G. Hathaway is surety On bond
for 81 800. Wakefield died in this city
about five years ago and the estate
was declared settled in September,
1887. 1t now transpires that prior to
Waketield's death his brother died in
New York, leaving him Otis property
worth about 5000. The estate is now
opened again in order to dispose Of
this legacy.
The last will and testament of
Anton Grieser, late of La Sale, was
admitted to probate, with Elizabeth
GrieSer as eXecutriX. The bond is
400.
Bridget Boyle was appointed adj
ministratriX for the John Boyle estate.
The report of the private sale of per
sonal property in the Oliver Cornell
estate has been approved. a petition
was also filed for public sale of per-
sOnal property.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-12

The proposed federal election bill
operates as freely in states that give a
Republican majority as those which
give Democratic majority. And yet
the Republicans to any extent do not
object TO it. In fact they and they
alone are in favor Of it.-Springfeid
Ners.
The whole scheme being one to or
ganize an army Of Republican officials
to steal congressman in Democratic
districts, OF course, Republicans
alone are in favor of it,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-12

A decree was given complainant in
the case of Elisha Walker V. Joel w.
Hopkins ct al. The defendants were
called and defaulted and the bill taken
for confessed. In 1878 piece of real
estate in Peru was transferred to
Walker by Elizabeth Woke, who has
since died, for 800. A mistake was
made in the description of the land
and this suit was brought to rectify
the same. NJ. Blanchard was COM
planants solicitor.
John G. Tiemeyer & Co., of Chicago.
begun suit Thursday to recover a bill
of S43S.4S, due for tobacco sold and de-
livered to Leman A. Rising, of this
city. Brewer & Strawn represent
plaintiffs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-12

The hot wave that so sorely afflicted
the west the last ten days of June has
tlOated on to the east. In New York
on Monday and Tuesday the thermom-
eter reached 100, the hottest for a
number of years, and many persons
were Frustrated. Only twice in 70
years has the weather been as hot in
New York as it was on Tuesday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-12

United States Engineer Marshall,
who mas been engaged for the past
year in making close survey Of the
Hennepin Canal, has just
made his report to the war department,
IN which he argues strongly in favor
of the construction of the canal as a
of the highest importance.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-12

At a meeting of prominent repre-
sentatives and the district committee
at Princeton, H., on Saturday, Sam
uel White, of Lafayette, was nomi-
mated for the seat in the Illinois House
made vacant by the death of Speaker
Nillpr
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-12

"A severe shock Of earthquake on
Tuesday afternoon in the Norris Basin
in Wyoming caused an eruption of the
geyser known as the New Crater"
which is now reported to be throwing
up "a column of steam, stones and
water POO feet in circumference
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-12

Ayers Pills possess the curative vir-
plants. These pills are scientifically
prepared, are easy to take, and safe for
young and old. They are invaluable
for regulating the bowels, and for the
relief and cure of stomach troubles.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-12
Tho Mau R,llletin Of tho Illinois A "

The May Bulletin of the Illinois Az
ricultural Experimental Station at
Champaign, is devoted to milk and
Butter Tests" and to the finding of
dairy stock. Copies may be obtained
free by addressing Vim. L. Pillsbnry,
Secretary, or Selim II. Peabody, Re-
gent, Champaign, Ill.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-12

Cholera is not yet epidemic, but it is
spreading in France, in Spain, in Por
tugal, and Italy, enough to make every
land watchful. The wise thing to do
is to prepare for it.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-12
THE LODGE III

The only plea offered by its support
ers in behalf Of the Lodge OF National
elections bill is, that it is necessary to
enable the negroes OF the south to
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-12

In connection with the fact that
DR.. Jones' Red Glover Tonic has had
the largest sale. il has been the most
successful remedy ever before the pub
lie for all blood troubles, and diseases
of the stomach, liver and kidneys. soc.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-12
ELECTED OFFICERS.
Meeting of the Valley Building Associatio ion
Directors.

Meeting of the Valley Building Association
Directors.
The directors of the Valley Building
and Loan Association met at the
office of II. G. Hit Wednesday evening
and elected the following officers:
President-W. C. Riale.
Vice President-C. j. LutZ.
TreaSurer-Al. +. Schoch.
AttOrney-R. G. Hit.
Secretary-F'red Hathaway.
The years business shows very
pleasing result, the money invested
having earned % per cent, counting
actual time of earning-siX months.
There are l,2l2 shares in force. 1893
of which are of the first, 3l6 of the sec
ond, POI of the third and 302 of the
fourth series. The shares are quoted
as follows:
First series, per share. .,......... SO 65
Second - :. - .. 81
Third 4" 50 " .......... 3.16
Lon
The fifth series is now being sub
scribed and is expected to run up to
over 300 shares.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-12
Marriage Licenses.

Jacob Larson and Anna Olson,
Miller.
Lewis f. Honk and Maggie B.
Brown.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-12

vote, their vote at present being large
ly suppressed. In support Of this
statement Mr.. Lodge parades an ar
ray Of figures, showing that while in
the south the possible vote cast at the
last presidential election was about 20
per cent. in the middle and western
states IL was above 81. But any such
is unfair and dishonest.
In most Of the middle and western
states there was sharp contest, as in
Indiana, for example, where 30 per
cent. of the possible vote was polled.
In New. England and the south, on
the other hand, the result was largely
so much a fOregone conclusion that
the vote was comparatively light.
Thus the percentage OF the possible
vote cast in New England states was:
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30
EAIRPOI\T.

Quite delightful surprise occurred al
this place on Thursday of last week, III
which two hearts at least were made
happy. Mr.. Wm. Jackson, Sr, a well
known resident of this county for num-
Der of years, was married to Miss Anna
Hillyer, of this place, the youngest daugh,
ter of Mr. Thomas Hillyer. Mr.. Jackson
is well known as benevolent and gener-
GUS man, and has never been known to
refuse helping hand in time Of need;
not many know of his having giyenS5O to
family that was burned out last harvest
The couple receive the well wishes of al
who know them.
Mr.. NJ. W. Gummere has sold his farm
of IS acres to Mr.. Jos. Anthony, compen,
sation S14O0. Mr.. Gummere will go on
a rented farm near Maynard, the 1st OF
April
Messrs. d. NJ. Sutton and J. B. Nc.
Mechan were around last week transfer
ring all leases for oil and gas to the j. l.
Buchanan Co., of Pittsburgh.
Mr.. Taggart, school teacher here, has
been laid up during the past week with
La grippe, but is on duty again.
Mr. George Waterman is building
residence on his farm, where he will be
found after the 1st of April.
We notice by new sign that this place
can now afford livery and feed stable.
We are sorry to learn at this writing
that Mr.. VIM. Jackson is seriously i'll
with the prevailing disease, grippe.
What has became of the young scribe
who wrote so entertainingly from this
place few weeks ago?
TIM HAYSEEDS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss Mary Longley has been visiting
the family of Judge J. 5. Cochran. in
Martins Ferry. during the past week.
Mr.. T. ]. WOOdmImSee, wife and two
children, of Steele, Oak, arrived here
Tuesday evening, on visit to relatives.
Jeff " is warmly welcomed by a host OF
old friends.
Mrs. VIM. Stedman, of Bridgeport, is
the guest this week of the family of Mr..
Robert Stedman, this place.
DUANE T. COwEN, of Bellaire, is lying
quite ill from an attack of typhoid fever,
at the home of his father-in-law, Henry
Meyer, in this place.
SENATOR J. W. NICHOLS has been as
signed to the following Committees of
the Senate-Judiciary, Universities and
Colleges, Mines and Mining, Insurance.
Sanitary Laws and Regulations.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30
DROBATE COURT.
PETITIONERS.

Notice Is hereby given that the following named
administrators executors and guardians have filed
in my office at st. Clairsville their accounts and
vouchers for settlement tO-wit
Alfred II Mitchell, admir- of Ellen j Gayhart,
deceased
Thomas J King execr of Andrew King, deed.
JW Thomas, eXec'r of Ephraim Thomas, deed.
Geo Arliaugh, admir- of Anna Beck, decd.
Benjamin F Carter, admir- of Washington Carter,
deceased.
James A Barnes, by his admir-, guardian of Jas
NJ William A., Matilda f., Franklin and LOrena
Barnes minors.
Jonas Perkins, admir- of John MckissOn, deed.
Sam1 Mason, admir- of Elisha Gatchel, deed.
All the above will he for examination and settle
ment on the 10th day of February, 1880.
23-3t ISAAC II. GASTON, Probate Judge.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

WHILE Officer Smith. of Bellaire, was
attempting to arrest Dan Adams on last
Saturday evening, Adams slashed the
officer across the back of the hand with a
knife, leaving a bad cash and destroying
the use of the fore finger. Adams being
brought before the Mayor, waived ex-
animation and was bound over to Com
mon Pleas Court in the sum of Sl,0OO.-
Failing for security he was brought to
iail in this place.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

THE popular impression that this year
begins the last decade of the nineteenth
century is fallacy. The last decade
will not begin until January l, 1891. The
first year of the Christian era was the
year |, and the first decade ended with
December 81, A d. 10. The 10th centu-
tury will begin with January l, 1901.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

THE Social and Experience meeting to
held under the auspices of the Ladies'
Parsonage Committee of the NJ. E.
Church, is to occur in the lecture room
of the Church on Friday evening, Feb.
IA. The ladies have undertaken to earn
money to lift debt from the parsonage,
and on that occasion will tell how they
earned it. 1t promises to be an interest
ing meeting.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

THE Farmers Institute, which com
mences to-day in this place, will, if the
weather is favorable, be more generally
attended than any Of the preceding In
stitutes. The time chosen by the man.
agement is especially favorable for those
from the country who attend the evening
sessions, as the moon is almost at its full.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

AN alleged ghost is terrifying the peo-
pie of Martins Ferry. A house in which
Mr.. and Mrs. August Rothermund lived
until their death last summer, the latter
dying in June and the former in Septem-
Der, is said to be visited by peculiar man
ifestatiOns, which cannot be accounted
FOR. Doors which are locked fly open
and groans and footsteps are heard. Sew
eral families have been driven from the
house unable to endure the terror in
spired by the strange happenings.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

A CLASS in the Benn Pittman system
of shorthand is being formed here, tC
meet twice each week. Those who wish
to become members of the class will meet
in Library room Court House, Saturday
evening next at 7:15 p. NJ. to begin the
study.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

THE Farmers Institute is the only an
nual entertainment given in our place
where the object of those who have it in
charge is solely the instruction and en-
tertainment of the people. Their work
is all done gratis, and the small admission
fee charged is used to pay the actual ex-
pense.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

THE second trestle west of Flushing
on the Cleveland, Lorain and Wheeling
recently became so unsteady that it was
tied to tree with ropes in order to al
low trains to pass over it, says the Ad-
CeT'tiseF.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

A WRECK which might easily have
been attended with disastrous results,
occurred short distance west of Cam
bridge on Wednesday night of last week.
A freight train, east bound, had orders
to meet the west bound vestibuled passen-
ger train at Cassell's, but the engineer read
it Cambridge, and pulled out for the latter
place. The passenger train sighted the
freight on long straight, and came to /,
full stop before the freight struck her.
Not much damage was done more than
mashing the pilots of the engines and
breaking in one end of the mail car A
brakeman named S. F. Snare jumped
from the freight and was instantly killed.
Mrs. ANNIE TALLNAN, nee Moore, died
at her home in Bellaire OH Saturday even
ing from an aggravated attack of the
grippe. Mrs. Tallman was the wife of
James G. Tallman, Esq, the well-known
attorney. to whom she was married nine
years ago. She was 30 years of age and
leaves husband and three children. She
was an estimable and accomplished lady
and her death is lamented by wide Cir
Gle of friends. Her funeral took place on
Monday. Interment at Burr's Mills.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

THE Bellaire, GAINESVILLE and Cincinnati
Railway will sell round trip tickets to its
patrons on Saturdays at half rates. This
will give all an opportunity to visit
their cousins on Sunday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30
COLORED CONCERT.

The colored members of the vt. Clairs-
vile Cornet Band, which was organized
in October last year, will give Concert
and Exhibition in Court House Hall on
Thursday evening, Feb. 9Th. The exer-
cises will consist of comic songs, tableaux,
ETC., and will be well worthy of public
patronage. Come one, come all, and see
the dark star show a red light. Admis-
sion 25c; children 15c; reserved seats 35c.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY HOWARD
became enraged at the rulings of the
Court in Wheeling, on last Thursday, and
gave vent to his feelings. He was fined
$1,000 and ordered from the court room.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

THE latest is that the Baltimore and
Ohio will construct a line from Washing
ton, Pa, to Wellsville, bridge the river
there, and build from there to Canton, to
connect with the Valley road.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

LUTHER Lucas, a cOlored typo of Bell
aire, has abandoned the case, for the more
remunerative position of a Pullman
porter on the yestibuled Baltimore and
Ohio train.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

THE Harrison County Agricultural So
ciety will hold four days fair the COM
ing September, on new grounds, situated
a short distance east of Cadiz. A new
half-mile track has been prepared and
new buildings erected.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

A SUIT has been brought against 5. o.
Cummins, of Bellaire, for damages re-
sulting to the proprietOrs of skating
rink which fell from its own weight four
or five years ago. The young men who
were managing the rink lost good
many dimes. and consideration is asked
in the sum of $500.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

THE account of uncanny manifestata-
tions in house at Martins Ferry, men
toned elsewhere, is denied by the owner
of the house, who says that the tale was
started to injure the house, which is f or
sale.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

Miss SARAH FEELY, of Blaine, claims
to be 104 years of age, and to have been
born in Belmont county. 1t is said that
at that time this county was not open to
settlement, and that 96 is her probable
age. Doubtless the same is true of some
other centenarians.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30
EARN For RENT.

A Farm of 255 acres, good house and
barn, feed and saw mill; located near
Centerville, Belmont county, Ohio. For
terms inquire of JOSEPH DICKEy or
WATERMAN, Bridgeport, Ohio. 23-tf
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

Mr.. SAMUEL P. NORTON, well known
and popular business man of Wheeling,
died on Tuesday morning, from pneumo-
MIA He was in his 10th year, and leaves
a wife and two sons
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

THERE were twenty-eight applicants
for teachers certificates at the examina-
tiOn in this place last Saturday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

On Monday, at Steubenville, Ida Cor
don, aged 13, was gotten under the intiu-
ence of wine, supposed to have been
drugged, and while in that condition was
outraged by man named Cunningham.
He was arrested, together with man
named Connolly, and Maud Gordon, a
step-sister of the girl, who are charged
with being accessories to the crime.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

A BILL has been introduced into the
Ohio Legislature to prevent the killing
of quail for three years.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

1T is said that company has been
formed, ground purchased and buildings
will be erected at Bridgeport for the
manufacture of clocks and novelties.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30
VAXES PAID.

There is probably few who realize the cnormnns
amount Of money annually paid into the U. :.
Treasury on both Imported and Domestic liquors
Are YOU aware that MAN KLEIN, of Allegheny,
Pa, II a large contributor To that fund? Arc y;;a
posted rs to who does one of the largest business
In the liquor line? IL not. let us tell you that NJ AZ
KLEIN leads them all and why? Because he haS
long since succeeded convincing the people that h,'
furnishes value for value. He sells siN-year-Old
Guckenheimer, Finch, Overholt, and Gibson at 81
dehes competition at si.5o each quart bottle. He
ships in neatly packed boxes. Send for his price
list and complete catalogue, and do not hesitate to
send your order te MAX KLEIN, 81 Federal ST.,
Allegheny, IA.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

c. w. TROLL has opened a grocery for
the benefit of his laborers at the Black
Diamond mines, near ST. Clairsville June
ton
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

FRANKLIN COLLEGE is still booming.
Messrs. Thomas Gay and Walter Ramage,
of this county, started last Monday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

HON. Lou J. BEAUCHAMP has been
conducting series of temperance lee
lures in Bellaire with fair success.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

\ REPORT of the doings of the Rich
land to ynship Teachers Association at
Union Valley, on the 18th inst, reached
us on the 9th inst. about ten days after
the meeting. 1t is stale news and there
fore is not published. IL should have
been furnished last week We will be
glad to publish the proceedings of such
meetings where they are furnished within
a reasonable time.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30
DOAD NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that petition will be pre-
sented to the County Commissioners at their regu
lar March session, 1890. praying for an alteration
in the county road leading up the Bend Fork creek
from the north side of first crossing below the resi-
dence of B. i. Jeffers on the land of l.. w. Kemp
to the south side of the crossing the northwest
corner of lands of Armstead Sidles, where the road
leading to Belmont intersects the said creek road
beginning for said alteration at the point first men
toned in the above description thence northwest
through the unmprOved lands of l.. W. Kemp to
an elevation above said creek bed; thence north
west through the unimprOved lands of b. F. Jefers
to a large oak tree on the west side of a ravine
thence southwest through the enclosed lands OF
W. II. Cation to intersect the road leading to Bel
mont at the curve near the northeast corner OF
Armstead Sides land all of the above described
lands lying in section b, Washington township
Belmont county, Ohio,
23-5tS PETITIONERS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

The blue-bird has added his presence
in some localities to the many indications
of Spring.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

ROBERT DAVIS and Miss Mary Daily
were married in house-bOat at Bellaire
on last Saturday evening by Mayor Brown.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

A MAN named Frank Wilson was pick
ing up coal along the Cleveland and Pitts
burgh track, near Steubenville, last Fri
day, when he was struck by freight
train and badly crushed and mangled.
He was 80 years of age
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

A DEAD man was found lying on the
ground on hill back of Wheeling on
last Thursday. He clutched a photograph
of girl in his hand. He had evidently
been lying there for at least week, and
suicide is the probable cause.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

We would respectfully invite farmers
attending the Institute to call in and see
us. We take pleasure in Showing the
Sherwin and g NoxEm-All' Gates. We
are satisfied that we can suppy a long-felt
want. We are anxious to have you call
and see us. J. II. DENHAM 4 Co.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

SKATING vas INDUCED in last week
for the first time this winter.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

THE poker players of Bellaire are now
attracting great deal of attention. All
the papers of that place complain of the
prevalence of the fascinating game.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

Mrs. THOs. GALLAHER of Beilaire
died on Saturday after brief illness
brought on by la grippe. Ahusband and
five children are bereft.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

FOR SALE OR RENT-81 acres-On the
hill between West Wheeling and Bellaire
IL miles from each place. Call and see
the owner. J. T. STEELE,
30-3t* West Wheeling, o.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-01-30

THE muddy roads prevent farmers
from getting to town, and trade is dull.