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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-28

ATTENTION is directed to the new ad.
of Charlie, the Clothier, Who invites the
public to call, examine and purchase,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-28
Town and County.

additional local on second page.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-28

ONE dozen Tea Spoons for 10 cents.
1t w. G. STILwELL.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-28

IF the management of the Fair does
not suit you, turn out and help make it
better. Go to the Fair anyhow.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-28

"E. b. Excelsior Baking Powder
is as good as any at any price We know
it is pure; have sold thousands of pounds
of it. Why then pay 30 per cent. more for
Gny Baking Powder? Call and answer.
S-27-2t GEO. JEPSON.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-28

New and heavy rails are being put
down on the st. Clairsville branch of the
b. and ..
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-28

JOHN B. SHANNAFELT, the well known
railway contractor, died at his home in
Bellaire on Sunday night. His death
was the result of decline began several
months ago, and was due to no particu-
lar disease, but gradual breaking down
of the tissues. He was 78 years of age,
and had always been rugged, robust
man until within a short time. He was
born in Maryland, and came to Bellaire
in 1854, where he engaged in building the
Central Ohio Railroad. He was also the
first contractor on the St. Clairsville and
Northern. During the war he served in
Company C, West Va. Light Artillery,
and was twice wounded. He was a
member of the State Board of Equaliza-
tion from this District in 1880. He was a
member of the M. E. Church, an energetic
business man, and made a success of
every undertaking. He was persistent
worker in town and social affairs as well
as in personal pursuits. He leaves wife
and nine children. His funeral took
place on Tuesday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-28

THE Ohio Valley Railroad has increased
its capital stock from 100000 to ST.
10000.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-28

TRY OUR COFFEE-We know what it
is. We select our Coffee green and have
it roasted. No package coffee at all like
it. Nobody sells "Jepson's Coffee" but
ct JEPSON.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-28
A NNOUNCEMENTS.
PROBATEJU

PROBATE JUDGE.
Editor Chronicle:
Please announce me as a candidate for Probate
Judge, subject to the decision of the County Re
publican Convention. JOHN POLLOCK.
Mr.. Editor:
Please announce the name of W. r. TALBoTT,
of GAINESVILLE, as a candidate for nomination for
the Office of Probate Judge, subject to the decision
of the Republican County Convention.
REPUBLICANS OF WARREN.
Editor Belmont Chronicle:
Please announce the name of f. T. PETTY, of
Barnesyille, a candidate for the nomination for
Probate Judge subject to the decision OF the CON-
ing Republican County Convention OF this county.
MANY REPUBLICANS.
Editor Belmont Chronicle:
Please publish the name of j. B. SMITH as
candidate before the coming Republican County
Convention of Belmont county, o., for nomination
for Probate Judge of the county,
Yours truly, J. B. SMITH.
710tc (By requeSt)
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-28

THERE is talk of instituting Chau-
tauqua Assembly at Burr's Mills to revive
the fortunes of the place and rejuvenate
the now almost defunct camp meeting.
Such an arrangement, if made to pay,
would be of great advantage to this
section of country and would provide us,
who are impecunious, with the benefits
of miniature Chautauqua. The influ-
ence of such meeting could not be
doubtful, but the expediency of such an
effort might admit of argument. With
most people it would not be far enough
away from home.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-28

ONE-FoURTH off on all Granite Ware.
1t w. G. STILWELL.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-28

SAMUEL CAMPBELL, with his spring
wagon, will call upon our own citizens
on the mornings of the Fair and deliver
free of charge any exhibits they desire to
place in Floral Hall.
AGooDLY number attended the colored
camp-meeting at Miners Grove on Sun
day. 1t will continue over next Sabbath.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-28

THERE has been such general kick
over valuation of real estate in st. Clairs-
vile, by the Appraiser, that the Commls-
sioners have appointed committee to
assist them in arriving at conclusions as
to the matter of equalization. The COM
mittee is not authorized by law and their
finding can have no binding force, yet
they may greatly aid the commissioners
in arriving at just conclusions. The fol-
lowing persons compose the committee:
J. w. Shannon, c. w. Carroll, Benjamin
Humphrey, c. w. Troll and A. ]. Nc
Farland.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-28
Remember the date Sept. 2, 8, 4, 1881

The Belmont County Prohibition Mass
Convention met at Court House Hall on
Tuesday, about IL o'clock A. NJ. There
was a much smaller attendance than last
year, owing in part probably to the fact
that the time of holding the Convention
was not given out to the county papers
for publication. An organization was
eff cted lby electing l. G. Mcfarland,
Chairman, and J. B. Loe, Secretary, and
after the appointment of the usual com
mittees a recess was taken until after
dinner.
Upon re e-assembling the report of the
committee on resolutions endorsing the
Prohibition State platform and demand
ing fixed salary for public officers, was
adopted, as was also the report of the
committee on nominations as follows:
Probate Judge, John A. Gallaher, Bell
aire; Sheriff, w. H. Moberly, Smith town
ship; Pros. Atty, T. W. Shreve, Martins
Ferry; Commissioner, W. d. Edgerton,
Barnesville; Infirmary Director, E. F.
Holloway, Flushing.
On motion the County Executive Com
mittee of 1889 was continued, with pow
er to fill vacancies. After some talk
about raising means to run the campaign,
during which it was stated by the chair
that about $500 had been expended last
year, Mr.. L. G. Crippen, of Bartlett,
Washington county, the candidate for
Congress in this district, delivered a
brief speech on the Importance of organ
ization and the placing of Prohibition
papers in the hands of the people. He
was followed by Mr.. Gallaher, the nOmi-
nee for Probate Judge, who made a good
impression upon his party friends, after
which the Convention adjourned.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-28

FINE TEAs-Gun Powder, Young Hy-
son, Japan and Oolong (black). We know
We can please you. ct GEO. JEPsoN.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-28

PURE SPICES A full line Always
fresh. You can depend on us for quality
and price. 2t GEO. JEPsoN.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-28

THERE will be offered at public sale at the Office
] of the Commissioners of Belmont county, Ohio.
in ST. Clairsville, at O'Clock p NJ, on
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-28

JOHN DYSERT an old citizen of Wheel
ing township, residing near Shepherds
town, died on Wednesday of last week,
aged SO years. He had been in declining
health for year or more from the in
firmities of age. He was a consistent
member of the United Presbyterian
Church, and was esteemed as one of the
most honorable and upright Of men. A
wife and several adult children are bereft
by his death. The funeral which occurred
on Friday was attended by large num-
ber of sympathizing friends.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-28
Bflntn,tt Chronicle.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2s, 1880.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-28

THE Eastern Ohio Volunteer Firemen's
Tournament was held in Bellaire on last
Friday and Saturday. Hose companies
from many of the larger towns in North
eastern Ohio were present and took part
in the various contests. The rain on
Friday seriously interfered with the
parade, but the crowd was larger than on
Saturday. On Saturday the races came
off, and were tightly contested, creating
much excitement. In the leading race
the Martins Ferry company won the first
prize of $500. There were many contests
of minor character which were sharply
fought, causing amusement as we'll as in
tereSt. A good crowd was present on
Saturday, but the whole show seems not
to have been financial success as far as
the town was concerned. An accident
happened to Wanmer of the Orrville
team, who fell in a race and a 1000 pound
reel passed over his neck, but he was
thought to be not seriously injured. The
saloons done "a thriving business, but not
many were drunk. One man lost his
pocket-book containing $63 and some
valuable papers. The order was fairly
good, but the entire exhibition was hard
ly up to expectations. 1t cost too much
for the size of it.
Mrs. MARGARET DUFF, widow of the
late Thomas Duff, died at her late home
in Wheeling township, on Saturday, from
the effects of the grippe, an attack of
which she suffered last winter during
her residence in st. Clairsville. She was
a consistent Christian woman, and was
connected with the u. p. Church. A
family of several grown children, among
them r. Y. Duff, recently of this place,
to whom she was greatly devoted, are be-
reft by her death. Her funeral occurred
on Monday. Interment at Harrisville.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-28

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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-03-06

they had kept still little longer before
advertising that Obalkiey was the muir
derer we would have got hold Of the
guilty man." Mr.. Vance warned all re-
porteis to keep off his premises and said
that he never wanted to see another news
paper man. He said Ohalkley had not
been home since his acquittal, and 1t was
not known when he would come home.
MIR. Vance had heard that his brother-in-
law haa left Camden with nd. Burrough.
The family present in the Laconey home
last evening admitted thsy were surprised
OF the short time the jury was out.
Az Merchantyille 1t was learned last
evening that Chalkley Leconey had come
out on the % train with Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Busrough, aud gone with them
to their home, which Is about mile from
Merchantyille, on the road to the Leconey
farm. Ohaikley spent the night in Bur
rough's house.
As soon as he oan prepare for his de-
parture Chalkley will leave for the west
with James and his wife. They will oil
sa,.e in the west. II ia expected that
they will be ready for q farewell hand
shake with their neighbors in about two
weeks.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-03-06
BRANK,s ExrENsITB EEAUDs.


Arrested ON Saturday for Running
"a Large Illicit HOitiigtg business.
A remarkable story of comprehensive
fraud against United States and State rev.
euue laws came to light Saturday morning
through the arrest OF Frank Bank, a no.
toriors Italian padrone, whom the authors
ties have been watching for some time In
order to secure complete evidence for his
prosecution. File was arrested by Constable
Dillin and Officer HershoeR on Saturday
at the b. d. o. railroad dGep.cnt near
Schuetzen Park, The officers had been
watching the man since on Friday noon.
The present charge against him is for es-
saulting the officers with knife.
1t has been ascertained that Drank, who
Is possessed of some meaps and gtsat deHl
OF influence among the Italians,ha been In
the habit OF buying up all tue empty bottles
belonging to the bottling firms OF j. P.
Donahoe, Ford d Robinson and Peter
Elmer and rsillling them with beer which
he extensively retatled. He has noarly q
score Of houses rented In various parts of
the city which he has sub let to Italians who
IN turn are the distributors OF tine merchants
disc. The officers rallied great number
OF houses on Friday aud gathered up ovrr
two loads of bottles. These comprised l0D
dozen OF Donohoe's. 80 dozen OF Ford d
Robinson'e and 10 dozen belonging to Peter
Eouer. The erms' names are burGt intoall
the bottles and therefore uDdenlG6iy theirs.
In most Of the houses beer In kegs was
found and bottles filled ard ready to be
filed.
In one OF the houses ct Seventh and Scott
streets I've quafters OF beer were discovered
ready for hottling. In tho same house
Constable Diilin came upon dead Itl liam
baby. Almost every Italian familyon Union
street was implicated In the Illicit business,
also two houses In Siiverbrook and frame
row opposite Tchuetzen Park. Constable
! Dillln eau form 40 estimate Of the business
| done by Drank. II was undoubtedly. how
ever, very extensive.
Under the act affecting their trade the
| bottlers of this ty each have certain
trade mark burnt Into their bottles. This ia
4 recorded in the office OF the secretary OF
state and therein tho city bottlers obtain
| license for exclusive use OF those bottles ln
/ their business. The fine for infraction Of
4 the law Is 80 cents for each bottle used lille
gally and 81 on the second offence. Al
! Brapk'B house alone 96 bottles were found
| with the local dealers names and trade
mark SO that on that count alone the pris
oner's iiae would mount up to S4S.
On Monday at Squire Monsghan'f
office Frank Drank, the italian, who was
arrested by Constable Dillin on Saturday
for assault aud battery, was arraigned or
the charge of violating provisions Of tbt
liquor law in trsfiicking in trade mari
bottles. There WAS no proof adducet
other than that he had the bottles In hi!
possession. The oass was accordingly
dismissed. Brsnk was taken back to the
station to await trial on the other charge
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-03-06
CAPTAIN LAoKsY RESIGNS.
The Popular Master OF the Re-
public Iketires ErO,h Eass Position.

The Popular NJ aster OF the Re-
public Ketires irOni Eass Position.
Capita n George W. Lackey, master OF
the steamer Republic, recently rendered
his resignation of this position, taking
effect March l :. His action 10 duo to
changes inaugursted by the new insnase-
ment OF thu steamer which were not satia-
fa tory to him.
Captain Lackey, although not on old
man by any means, is one Of the veterans
among the Delaware river steamhoatmen,
having been in the service for 81 years.
He started as pursar on the steamer
Zephyr, and actsd in this capacity sue
0essively on the Pioneer, Ariel aud Eel
ton. all p, W. d 3. b. r.. steamers, ply
ing between this city and Philadslphia.
In 1866 ne commenced running TO Cape
May, serving acceptabiy rs purser
on the steamers FELTON,, Lady Of
the LIKE, Sue, Richard Stockton,
Iron SideB and City Point. Alto
gether he has been GU the Cape May
route for 25 years. In 1877 he was mas
ter of the steamer John A. Warner, run
ming between Philadelphia and Sea
Breeze, and that season was the most
successful the Warner ever hsd.
Captain Lacbey YVES appointed master
Of the Republic in 1873, the frat year
that popular river and bay steamer
started, and has occupied the position
ever gince. 1t was as captain OF the Re-
4 public that he made his we'll deserved
| reputation as enc OF the most careful,
competent and accommodating masters
that ever controlled = craft on the Daia-
ware river. During this period the
steamer, under his able management,
carried over 1000, 600 exo1rsionists W TIL
Gu, an accident to any one. His discip-
line was admirable, willie his dom9anur
TO the passengers was all that could be de-
sired. The difficulties of the position
can be imagined when it ID considered
that the Republic is a large boat, carry
ing frequently over 1000 people, with o
bar on board whore intoxicating liquors
are sold, and making trips that keep the
passengers on the boat for IL houss o
day. And yet the police supervision was
go perfect and the precautions SO com.
plete, that disturbances rarely started
and when they did start were always sup
pressed before reaching any material pro
portions.
Captain Lsckey lives in this city, aud
is we'll known here and in Philadelphia
and in Cape May. lie will be sail
missed by the patrons of the Republic
when the steamer resumes its summe
trips.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-03-06
sxpEAsIy1 PRISON sAnE.


New Castle County Pays More Than
Any County OF Her size in THIS
Section for the Board OF Prisoners
The sheriff Receives Wore Money
per Annuni shan the Chief Jnutice
of lhe United states Supreme
Court. ....s..+#..
The price TO be paid tho sheriff for the
board Of prisoners confined in the New
Castle jail is ahertly to he fixed by the levy
court. as Is customary this rate IL decided
upon at ths ond Of the year, alter the GER
vice has been performed ard the provisions
furnished.
1t is given ont that this apparently IN
business like method Ia pursued in order
that tho iovy court may adjust the per
diem rate for boarding. prisoners 80 as to
correspond with the markets. In case OF a
considerable rise In the staple articles OF
food consumed IN the jail, the allowance to
the sheriff would be coEllnensurateiy In
creased, and In the event OF sharp rs-
duction In the cost of eupplles II has been
argued that the taxpayers could nave tie
benefit In the iall through reduction of
the rate paid the sheriff.
The county now pays the sheriff 30 cents
Per day for tho DO .rd OF each prisoner CON
lined In the New Castle jail, aud beside this
amount pays the salaries Of a warden and
half the salary OF O turnkey, while the
medical attendance, drugs, medicines, ana
whatever clothing 10 neoessary to provide
| the prisoners With when they are given
their liberty, as well as the cost OF heating
and other incidentnls, are elso met By the
county, and are not paid out Of the shertG's
allowance for board.
| The matter of reducing the burden o.
/, taxes borne by farmers and owners Of
realty generally has boon the suhiact oil
/ much and frequent discussion, especially
/ by farmers clubs, and the necessity O
economy and retreachmont has boon eni-
phasized by tax payers throughout tht
country. 1t is generally eoneeted that tbs
she,itt's office is the greatest overpaid pos
IN the gift OF this people ID this State, auc
| on g of the many In which a reduction
\ could readily be made. As II stands to-day
the sheriff Of Now Uastie county receive!
In fees and emaluments, which come dt
rectjy from the pockets OF the tax payers
more than twice as much per annum as TIT
salary OF a Uuited States senator, and more
than is paid tho Chief Justice OF the gu
preme Court Of the United States.
New Castle county pays more than any
neighbo ing community Of Its size for thu
4 board or maintenance of Its Grim ma
classes as MAJ be seen by tabulatad state
ment given below, The statistics presenter
are responses 10 letters enclosing blank
containing the questions, "Wbat Is til
price paid for the board OF prisoners pc
day 2" and "WnRt Is the ave.lge numba
confined In your jail? rne letters wer
addressed to the several wardsns earl
this week and out OF about 40 queries tn
following have already been receive
through the mails, the remainder not hay
ing brought responses as yet. The suit
Joined replies, however, are ample to illus
trate, and fully, the fact that New Cestl
county taxpayers are called upon nor
fraaIv than th0Ea of any other communal
in this section TO support her crim.na slass
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-03-06
sAILoRs HIT THE RoRN.
Three Wilmington Marines i'm .
Florida JAii For Assault.

Three Wilmington Marines in a
Florida Jaii FOR Assault.
Four of the crew of the stern wheel
steamer st. Sebastian, which on the
fourth attempt succeeded IN getting TO
her destination, Titusville, Fla, cele-
brated her long looked for arrival by be-
coming Intoxicated and asaaulting o
prominent citiz4n OF the town, for which
crime three of the four are now waiting
trial in the jail OF Titusville.
Their names are Joseph Townsend,
Peter Mcfarland, Jr., and John Wyatt
of Wilmington, and one Roberts from
some other state. The St. Sebastian,
with the st. Augustine arrived in Jack
sonville on February 22d. Without wait
ing to be paid off, the four men named
went ashore, and after imbibing freely
proceeded to tinge the town with scarlet.
In their efforts they met o gentlman
coming fro.u house with violin or
some other musical instrument in his
hand, and demanded that he play tuno
for them to dance to. He fatty refused.
Thereupon the four sailors fell on him
and beat him 70 badly that he took TO his
bed for several days.
The men were arrested and Iodted in
jail. They lesrnsd that their victim was
one of the most prominent citizens OF
the town, YVES named Titus, md was q
son OF the man for whom the town was
named. They were to have hearing on
THursday, February 23d, but Mr.. Titus
was unable to leave bis bed.
The following day the other members
of the crew lett for this city and last
week, a relative of McGartland went to
Titusyille and es re was only detained as
witness, obtained his release uutiI he
should be wanted. Tho other three mon
are waiting trial for tho assault, nj the
nezt term of cou I, which does not sit for
several months. The penalty will BE-
sgVsFe.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-03-06
MEROANTILE OARELHssN Ess.
w. w. DOughty's Failure DMe TO
Too Much Endorsing OF Neis hbOr'n

w. w. DOughty's Failure DMe to
Too Much Endorsing OF Neighbours
Notes. w. ... ..
Nj, f. =. Deming, No. 1913 Monroe
street states that w. w. Doughty the
Third street commission merchants liza
bilities will not exceed $4,000. de says
that had Mr.. Doughty not been ever
harshly pushed by Philadelphia creditors
he would have been able to tide over his
dificultiea. He has no trade debts in
Wilmington. He has been i'll for some
time and that was Why he was not seen on
the street. All his troubles are due TO
sn inability to FAY no to neighbors snd
f.iands VINO required temporary essist-
ance. riTai in Inc market went TO
PhilsdslphiA and told his creditors thsre
exaggerated stories Of loose buainesa
habits, extravaganza, Ga, RI. Doughty
hss G heavy list Of asasts recorded ct the
county court house which il realized to
any extent will make Bubstsntial reduo-
tion in his liabilities.
There sre SIS tubs of butter end Fevorsl
cbeeses in hi9 oellsr with other goods and
valuable fixtures. 1t is stated that there
is nothing criminal in his failure and
that it is all due to mercantile careless
ness.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-03-06

CAMBRIDGE, Mn, Feb. 27.--Ihe family
and friends Of Calvert OEsm are greatly
alarmed over his unsceountable alb ence
from Cambridge. Mr. Orsul, who is the
head of the hsn Of O. Orem & Co., fer
,ilizer manufacturers, his partner being
ex-senator Joseph Fl. johnson, lett here
some weeks ago to transact business in
Delaware and other places. On the 18th
he wrote to his family from Baltimore
shat he would return on the 18th. Since
that time nothing has been heard of him.
Friends in Baltimore and other places
have been telesraphed, but can give no
Information as 10 his Wheroabouts.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-03-06
ncnll, OF Alex. n. asrnntt.

EAsToN, March S.--Alex. II. Bsrnett
Of Talbot county, died on Saturday from
an attack OF grip. He was 70 years old,
and had been for many yents ons Of tbs
most prominent end wsli-,oio farmers 10
Treppe dis;rict. He leaves widow snd two
children. His son, A. Il. Barnett, JT., has
been in the employ OF this Q. A, GAM
brill Company of Baltimore. His eldest
daughter, who is dead, was tile wife OF
Gen. Joseph j. seth. He will be buried
tomorrow, from the residence OF his
sist =, Miss Maria X. Barnett, near Royal
Oak