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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-06-05

SYLVESTER GRAY, miner of Flushing,
committed suicide on last Friday even
ing. He had been fishing, and returned
home about 8 o'clock, and his wife was
preparing his supper, when he stepped
out of the house, as she supposed, to wait
until supper was ready. In few min
utes she called him, but receiving no re-
sponse, went to look for him. He was
found in an outbuilding hanging to a
rafter, and dead. He was 22years of age,
and been married but two months. He
had quarrelled with his wife, and had al
so had some words with his mother, who
lived with him, and this is the suppOs-
ed cause of his self destruction.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-06-05

THE Martins Ferry High School Com
mencement occurred on Thursday even
ing of last week There were six grad
uates-two boys and four girls.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-06-05

A BELLAIRE man applied to the Town
ship Trustees for the payment of rent
left unpaid by his deceased brother. Men
still seem to be exploring and discover
ing new recesses in the depths of miser-
ly greed and meanneSs.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-06-05

THE Council on Monday night named
James Lewis and Wilbur Matthews as
Weighmasters at the scales, and also or
dered local bills paid. By order Marshal
Martin will receive his salary monthly
instead of quarterly.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-06-05

THE next County Teachers Examina-
tion will be held at Belmont next Satur-
day, June eth.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-06-05
OUR YEARLY INCREASE.

The Assessors have been coming il
slowly with their reports, and returns are
now made from all townships with the
exception of Washington and Bridgeport
precinct, of PeaSe township. Some show
gains and others losses. Those showing
an increase together with the amounts
are as follows: Flushing Tp., S15,239;
Goshen, ,SI7 ,33l; Klrkwood, 1858; Mead
81, ,32l; Pultney outside of Bellaire, S19,-
/ 453: Richland, $1,000: Warren. S6l6;
Wheeling, So, ,436; Union, S10,37S; York,
So. .3S6.
Those indicating a decrease together
with amounts are as follows: COlerain,
3, ,59S; Pease Tp., Martins Ferry precinct,
1886; Smith, 81 ,359; Somerset, $4,000;
Wayne, S4,3OS; Bellaire city, 1922. The
Books of Martins Ferry city, are not in
the Auditors Office, but there is a gain in
the amount of property listed there. By
some means their was an error in our
figures of two weeks ago in regard to the
decrease in Bellaire, and it falls much
short of what was then reported. Ex-
Guiding Washington Tp., Bridgeport pre-
cinct and city of Martins Ferry, there IS
total increase over last year of slightly
over $4,000 in personal property, exclu-
sive of new buildings, which does not in
dicate that the county is speedily running
into bankruptcy. The whole county will
undoubtedly show considerable gain
when the grand total is footed up, and
those who have been prOphesying a large
falling off will be grievously disappointed.
The returns are sufficient proof, that
while the last year has not been one of
unparalleled prosperity, yet on an average
all have been able to add little to their
store, and as long as the county is able to
make as good showing, there is no cause
for great alarm about hard times.
CONRAD SOMMERS, a farmer living on
Glen's Run, fell head foremost over a
high embankment just above the county
bridge, near his home on Sunday night,
when returning from Burlington, and
was found almost buried in the mud on
the following morning, dead. An exam
ination showed that he had struck and
bruised his head in falling, but it is
thought that he was smothered to death
in the mud. He was about sixty years of
age, and had been drinking some during
the afternoon. A wife and several grown
children are bereft by his death.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-06-05

FHE Practical Farmers Club of Union
township, is to hold its next regular
monthly meeting at the home of Calvin
Pollock, Esq, next Saturday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-06-05

ANTHONY CAREY and Albert Pratt, of
Bellaire, were brought to Jail in this place
on Monday, by Marshal Shepherd, the
former to serve two days in jail and pay
a fine of so and costs for carrying con-
cealed weapons, and also to serve a like
sentence and pay the same fine, together
with costs, for an assault on his wife, the
latter to pay fine and costs amounting
to S24.75 and serve two days for an as
Sault.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-06-05
Town and County.

THE Fort Wayne Railroad will be
double tracked to Chicago before the
opening of the Worlds Fair.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-06-05

THE mill at East Richland has been
rented by W. n. COffiand, who will use il
as warehouse.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-06-05

THE Census Enumerators started on
their rounds Monday morning. They
should be received cordially, and the de-
sired information given cheerfully.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-06-05

THE W. e. 7. U. hold district and
county meeting at Bridgeport, June IL
and 12
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-06-05
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS.
1889. BELMONT COUNTY. 1890.

Examinations Will be held at Bridgeport Sept
81. Nov. 9, March S, May IL, and July, u
Belmont, Oct. II, Dee. II, and Jue Z.
Belaire, Jan. IL.
Barnesville, May sand Saturday before Institute.
Flushing Feb s.
ST. Clairsville, Sept. Z, Jan. %, and April Il.
SOmertOn, March D.
Tests in higher branches and in primary work
will be given January IL, and on Friday and Sat
urday at close of Institute in August
Examinations begin at O'Clock A. NJ.
JAS. DUNCAN, Pres,
T. p. HARRIS,
\. c. MURPHY, Clerk,
912ly Board OF School Examiners.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-06-05

STEADY work on salary is offered to
men furnishing good references by the
Guarantee Nursery Co., of Geneva, Y. Y.
See their adv. in another column.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-06-05

THE succulent strawberry is beginning
to make an appearance.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-06-05

THE Memorial services at Louisville
on Friday morning were well attended,
The people gathered in the NJ. E. Church,
when an eloquent address was delivered
by Hon. C. L. Weems. Rev. J. 7. Nor
ton also spoke appropriately. After the
exercises at the church, the graves of the
soldiers in Plaintield Cemetery were dec
GRATED under the auspices of detach-
ment of Drummond Post, Comrade J. F.
Baldwin in charge. At Flushing in the
afternoon large audience assembled
and We're addressed by Mr.. WeemS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-06-05

THE local Democratic press appears to
be in great distress, and the brethren
tearing their locks because of the recent
jail breaking here, but they have no dis
paraging words for the vigilant Demo
cratic gang at the Ohio penitentiary,
from which a trusted prisoner escaped
one day last week from under their very
noses. The Sheriff is a Republican and
hence the poignant grief of our Demo
cratic newspaper friends.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-06-05

Mr. FRANK FERR ELL who has been in
quite bad health recently, we are pleased
to note, is able to be about again.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-06-05

Mrs. LIZZIE NJ. Houston, wife of Os-
born Houston, died at her home in Bell
aire on Sunday morning, after lengthy
illness. She was "a years of age, mem
Der of the Christian Church, and leaves
a husband and one child.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-06-05

THE Gazette sees proper to call public
attention to the building on the end of
Rev. Robt. Alexander's house, as an in
fringement on the public property. Cit
liens who see fit have right to com
plain. The public grounds belong to the
people of the county, and one person has
just as much right as another to occupy
them for their exclusive use. The owner
of the property was advised by COmmis-
sioner Israel shortly after the work be-
gan not to continue the improvement he
was making, but no attention was paid
to the admonition. While the addition
in question may not seriously interfere
with the use of the public property, there
can be no justification for an individual
converting any part of the grounds to
private uses without even saying to the
custodians, "by your leave" Mr.. Alex
ander doubtless began the work under
the impression that he had perfect right
to the use of the space occupied, but it is
clear that he was laboring under Il mis-
apprehension.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-06-05

MEMORIAL DAY was observed at Mar
tins Ferry with display of patriotism
more than usual. 1t was estimated that
1900 people were in the city, and the
buildings were profusely decorated with
flags and bunting. Rev. DR.. G. C. Sed-
wick delivered the address. The three
schools were presented with flags by the
American Mechanics. A race between
the firemen of Bellaire and Martins Fer
ry took place in the afternoon, which re-
suited in a victory for Bellaire, and all
did honor to the flag and the heroes who
fell in the conflict.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-06-05

SALOONS will be opened in Caldwell
next Monday The prohibition ordinance
has been repealed, and the town will go
back to its old place, with five saloons to
supply the wants Of the citizens. The
Council voted 5 to 0 in favor of repeal.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-06-05

JAMES JEFFERs, an employe of Schick's
coal mines, was struck by a B. and O..
train west of Bellaire on Thursday night
and killed. He had betn drinking, and
is supposed to have sat down on the ends
of the ties. His left side was crushed in,
and he was lying in the ditch at the side
of the track. Helived with his parents
at Georgetown.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-06-05

A YOUNG man of Bellaire INDUCED in
some scandalOus conversation in regard
to young lady who is known as a girl
refined, intelligent and above reproach
The knowledge of his talk came to her
ears, and she determined to deal with him
in summary manner. She procured a
good cowhide whip, and early On Satur-
day morning as he was on his way to
work, she stopped him, and charging him
with lying, proceeded to infict the pun
ishment. The young fellow received the
stinging blows across the head, face and
shoulders until the young lady was ex-
hausted with the work. Their names
were suppressed. Under the circum-
stances she gave him no more than he
justly deserved, and were such punish
ment meted out to every such offender,
the blatant utterances of such fellows
would suddenly cease.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-06-05

THE 18th Annual Commencement of
the st. Clairsville High School occurs on
Thursday evening of next week at Court
House Hall The following young ladies
and gentlemen have completed the pre-
scribed course, and will receive diplomas:
Bessie E. Adams, George V. Alexander,
Laura E Bentley, Irena Ferrell, Mary E.
Hollingshead. Carrie ID. Mitchell, Mamie
R. Sheek, Bessie H. McBride, BERTHE Rob
inson, L. Leota Ferren, Bessie NJ. Snyder,
Matte \. Althar, Nellie H. Jepson, Nina
H. Morgan, Dulin A. Barrett, John P.
Frasier, Herman NJ. FOulke, H. Clyde
Darrah, and J. Clarence Singer.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-06-05

JACOB FRYMAN, aged SO years, died at
the home of his Son-in-law, Eli Strahl,
near WarnOck on Sunday. He was born
near this place, and during the greater
part of his life resided in the vicinity of
WarnOck. He was quiet and inoffen-
sive citizen, and kind and neighborly
man. He was the father of several chill
dren. His funeral took place ON Mon
day. Interment at WarnOck Cemetery.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-06-05

Patterson & Sons, "the drug
gists," have received their
Spring stock of Ready Mixed
Paints, White Lead, Linseed
Oil, Varnishes, Brushes, Win
dow Glass, Alabastine, and
Painters Supplies generally.
Their goods are of the best
quality, and are offered at
very low prices. You are in
vited to call for prices.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-06-05

AT the special election in Warren town.
ship on Saturday, on the proposition of
authorizing the construction of three
turnpike roads in that township 845
votes were polled, 545 in favor of the
pixies and 300 against. People living
along the lines of the B. end S. and B.
and Ii. macadamized roads for the most
part voted against the proposed tax.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-06-05

ELLIS KENNoN, the eldest child of Hon.
NJ. c. Mitchell, of Martins Ferry, died on
Friady, after an illness of several weeks
from heart trouble, in the 18th year of
his age. He was an unusually bright and
interesting boy, the pride and joy of low
ing parents and friends, whose hearts are
bowed down with sorrow, because of his
death. The. funeral took place at the
residence of his parents on Monday, and
was conducted by Rev. II. N. Campbell
of whose church Kennon was a faithful
little member, and the remains were
brought to st. Clairsville in the afternoon
and placed in the family vault of Mr.. Geo.
Brown, in Union Cemetery, where brief
services were held.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-06-05
1 CHANCE TO MAKE MONEY
AINnERcoRNS.

NJ Salary and Expenses paid or commission II
preferred. statesmen wanted everywhere; no
experience needed. Address, stating age,
5l4 The C. |. Van Dusen Nursery Co., Geneva, MY.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-06-05

A GAME of base ball was played on the
Fair grounds ON Memorial Day between
New Athens and this place, which re-
suited to 3 in favor Of the former. The
nine from this place was picked up on
the ground, and went into the game with
out any practice, but succeeded in putting
up good game under the circumstances.
Were the boys to get together and prac-
tice daily, in short time they would be
able to meet any club in neighboring
towns
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-06-05

JOHN C. MTLNER, ESQ, formerly of
this county, but now promising young
lawyer of Portsmouth, has been nomina-
ted by the Republicans of Scioto county
for Prosecuting Attorney. Amid the
applause of the convention the nOmina-
tion was given by acclamation, and it is
equivalent to an election. His friends in
this county will rejoice in his good for
tune.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-06-05

THE township Trustees at their meet
ing on Saturday made the annual levy on
each dollar of valuation. as follows:
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-06-05

THERE is dog at the east end of town
which it is said has already bitten four
ed, else the Marshal should use the bust
ness end of his pop in disposing of him.
People have no right to keep vicious dogs
to run at large.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-09-20
Tho Navajo Blanket.

The Navajo Indians are possessors of
large hocks of finely bred sheep, the
wool from them amounting to over a
million pounds annually. A portion of
the wool is sold to traders, but the
larger part is used in the manufacture
of blankets. After the wool is cleaned,
carded, and dyed by a process known
only to the Indians, and by them re-
igiously guarded as a secret. it is ready
for the loom, which is built by the
squaws. The weavers are personages
of such importance that they are not
expected to perform any other labor.
The hogan, which contains the loom, is
made By driving into the ground, at
regular intervals, six roughly-hewn
poles from eight to ten feet long, form
ing a small square. Across the tops of
these supports are laid green boughs,
to shield the weaver from the hot sun.
The center poles from the sides of the
loom, and about foot from the top and
bottom, are fastened cross poles through
which holes are bored for the warp,
which is composed of the fibres of the
yucca tree. This warp is treated by
process that renders it almost indie
structible, the secret of which is known
only to the Navajo Indians, who refuse
to dlvulge it. Consequently the work
of their looms is not likely soon to be-
com the rival of the more generally
used California blanket" Before they
were subdued by the government the
Navajo Indians made these blankets
solely for the use of their own tribe; but
since they have been thrown almost en-
tlrely upon their own resources for a
the manufacture of the
blanket las become their leading in
dustry and source of large profit.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-09-20

They tell good story about our hand
some young Sheriff. Mr.. Grant Is very fond
of the society of the gentle sex. but unfor-
tunstely is rather bashful. He is still more
unfortunate in the fact that he can not re-
member names. He attended a reception
lately and was introduced to a very hand
some young lady. The Sheriff made men,
tai note of the young lady's name determine
ed that he would not forget it. Later in the
evening he found himself again in her COM
pany. He remembered her name perfectly.
1t was a foreign name of celebrated piano
manufacturer. OF course he rendered it.
In the course of their conversation he had
occasion to address her by name. he be-
gan: ''AIiss Weber, l., but the young
lady looked so much astonished that he hesi-
tated. She finally with that superior wit
possessed by all the charming young ladies,
took in the situation. Looking at him with
a peculiar smile, she said: ''Well, that's
pretty good, but you have mades mistake in
the brand of pianos; am Miss Decker.-New
York Star.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-09-20
An Expensive Substitute.

A very pretty example in arithmetic,
as well as a story of some interest, is
afforded by the case Of an old man
named Laurent, now living in good
health at the village of St Radagonde-
of-the-Apple-Trees, in France.
In the year 1914, when the Emperor
Napoleon made his last levy of troops
to resist the invasion of France by the
powers of Europe, one Peter Julian
Laurent, poor knife-grinder, was en-
ployed by rich citizen named Ulysses
Gaudin, whose name was more warlike
than his disposition, to go to the war in
his place.
Substitutes were somewhat hard to
find in those days, and before Laurent
would consent to serve in Gaudin's
place, he exaeted payment of 500
francs down, and an agreement that, in
case he, Laurent, should lose his life
in battle, $50 francs a year should be
paid to his widow as long as she should
live, and after death 800 francs a year
during his life to his son, then 4 years
old.
Peter Julian Laurent was killed
under the walls of Paris within four
months after his enlistment. His widow
received $50 francs a year regularly
from Gaudin and his family until 1882,
when she died.
The Gaudin family then sought to
evade the payment of the annual amount
of 300 francs agreed upon for Laurent's
son, but the matter was carried into
court. and Laurent won the case. The
Gaudins were ordered to pay him the
amount each year as long as he lived.
Laurent is still living in the best of
health, and promises to live ten years
longer. The Gaudin family remain
solvent, and have paid him regularly,
since 1882, the amount which his father
stipulated to give him.
Those who are curious in arithmetical
matters can easily compute how much
money Ulysses Gaudin's substitute has
cost, all told; also if they like. what the
amount, capitalized in 1914, would have
been, and also what that capital, at
compound interest since 1914, would
have amounted to by this time.-ET.
change.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-09-20
The whole Court IYasn't Drunk.

In one of the municipal courts Of
Boston, prisoner pleaded drunken
ness In extenuation upon a charge Of
theft. The principal witness, more
than commonly stupid policeman, was
asked by the magistrate: What did
the man say when you arrested him?"
Witness-He said he was drunk.
Magistrate-I want his precise words,
exactly as he uttered them. He did
not use the pronoun he, did he-didn't
say he was drunk?'
Witness-Oh, yes, he did-he acknowl-
edged the corn.
MagistrateQ losing patience)-You don't
understand me at all; 1 want the words
as he uttered them. Did he not say II
was drunk?"
Witness (deprecatingly)-Oh, no,
Your Honor; he didn't say you were
drunk. would not allow a man to
charge that against you in my pres
ence.
Prosecutor-Pshaw! you don't COM
prehend at all. His Honor means: did
not the prisoner say to you, Il was
drunk 2"
Witness (refectively)-Well, he might
have said you were drunk, but 1 did
not hear him say it.
Counsel for Prisoner What the court
desires is that you should state the
prisoners own words, preserving the
precise form of pronoun that he en-
ployed. Was it the first person, I,
the second person, thou, or the third
person, he, she, or it? Now then with
severity, upon your oath, did not my
client say, Il was drunk"
Witness getting mad)-NO, he did
not say you was drunk, either; but if
he had, 1 reckon, he would not have
lied any. DO you s'pose the fellow
charged this whole court with being
DRINK ?-4rOOnd7L
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-09-20
Peters sar. Ha cam INV.

Patrick Peters has arrived from
Prince Edwards Island, bringing a
machine which he claims will solve in
the most satisfactory manner the ques-
ton, Can q man fy?" Mr.. Peters
claims that with his machine he ~can
fly through the air with the greatest Of
ease, that he has done it many time,
and is perfectly willing to try again.
he says that five years ago he made
up his mind that he could make q ma
chine that would navigate the air. He
objected to balloons, as they were too
far beyond the control of those who
risked their lives in them, but believed
that machine should be constructed
capable of being as much under the
management of the flyer as q horse
rake. What he wanted to do was to go
up and down at pleasure.
Peters likes to talk about his %bird. "
as he calls his machine, and his talk
goes long way to make the listener
have faith in his perfect honesty. He
says he took the wings and the motion
of bird for model, believing that if
he could Fly like bird" it would be
quite enough. He did not succeed at
first, and It Vas only after making re-
peated failures that he brought his idea
to point where he could say with any
degree Of confidence, Il can fly.
At last he constructed "bird" of the
following dimensions: From the head
to the tail, is feet; from point to point
of the wing, IA feet, and from the body
to the end of each wing, feet. The
seat was in the body and the motive
power used in the propelling of the
machine was obtained by combination
of wheels.
His first real trial of his machine was
made when he passed over forest,
making two miles in about four minutes.
From his description of the way things
looked below it would seem probable
that he went at least 1000 feet up in
the air, and perhaps more than twice
that distance. He says he went up and
down at will, managing his 38-pound
machine without the least degree Of
trouble.
He is anxious to give public exhibit
ton of what he can do, and has the
machine with him, SO he says. He is
willing to Ego up anywhere, but wants
to make little money by doing so. He
says he is willing to give any desired
test and can go any distance desired.
He can keep few feet above the
ground, or go up into midair. He says
it is perfectly easy thing to fly with
one of his machines. Portland people
who know him say he is honest, and he
acts that way.-POTtLdpd Press.