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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-21
UNIONTOWN.

We regret to announce the serious i'll
ness of the Rev. Geo. S. Hackett. Mr.
Hackett had been complaining of feeling
unwell, but kept up until Sabbath even.
ing last. He is now under medical treat
ment, and at this writing is resting easier
Mrs. Jane Snedeker, an aged and re-
spected lady of this vicinity, is lying very
low, and her life is despaired Of Mrs. S.
is the wife of Mr.. Josiah Snedeker, and a
sister of Rev. Robert Tannehill, of Bur
mingham.
The "Y oung Peoples Social" held at
the home of Mr.. J. g. Pollock, of Oak
dale, on Thursday evening last, was re-
ported as very pleasant occasion. The
UniontOwn COrnet Band furnished the
music, and there was good attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pollock and Miss Bessie
Bolon had made every provision for the
comfortable reception of their numerous
guests.
There was also a surprise party in
honor of the birthday of Mr.. Joseph
Thompson, at his home, and one in hon.
or of the birthday of Mrs. Laban Lodge
at their nice home at BannOck, recently
Both parties are worthy of the honor
conferred, and the nice presents made
them by their numerous friends.
A Box Social at the home of Mr.. J. A.
Atkinson was also a pleasant social
event, and one fully enjoyed by the ia
yOred guests.
We feel sorry to announce that there is
no improvement in the condition of Mr..
Joseph Bell, and that his illness is of a
very serious nature, difficulty of breath
ing being one of the most prominent
symptoms. His many friends will anx-
iousIy hope that he may find relief,
and recover his wonted health and
strength again.
An addition is being built to the Presby-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-21

WHEN Mr.. Blaine first submitted his
policy on reciprocity the Democratic
party with one accord broke forth in a
grand diapason and sang their paans of
joy over the supposed dissent of the
Secretary from the principles of the
party he so long has honored and served.
The opposition journals extolled his
name and craftsmanship and apparently
fell in humble alteration at his feet.
their obsequious adulation. The voices
that shouted in loud acclaim are be-
coming stilled- why? The Repub-
lican leaders see there may be virtue in
reciprocity and the entire harmony be-
tween that and protection, and now that
it is likely to become the policy of the
party of progress, these same Democratic
leaders are stricken with grief The
Republican party will indorse any policy
that possesses merit, and if there is any
merit in reciprocity the country will
receive the benefit. But the Democratic
press has changed its base with exceeding
suddenness. That which it lauded it
now condemns. 1t presents the absurd
claim that reciprocity would lose the
Pacific States to the Republican party,
but why it need be alarmed about that
is not patent. The Republican party is
capable of taking care of itself, but at
present the chief efforts of Democracy
are declared to be directed toward the
same desirable end. Their assistance is
declined with thanks. The Democracy
can leap from one side of a.question to
the other as quickly as a bull-frog can
jump from the bank into the pool, and
do about as much good when it gets
there.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-21

THROUGH the courtesy of Stephen
Gressinger, Esq, recently of this county,
we have received copy of the Fairfield
Qowa) Ledger, of the 18th inst, contain
ing an account of the death of Phineas
Fawcett, a former well-knoWn resident
of near Burr's Mills, this county, as fol
lows:
Phineas Fawcett, an old and highly
respected resident of this city and coun-
ty, died very suddenly Sunday evening
from congestion of the lungs and heart
disease from which he had been a Suf-
ferer for several yesrs. He attended
church services in the morning, and his
final illness lasted only about an hour.
Deceased was born in Belmont county
Ohio, October 22d, 1S08 March 9Th, 1881,
he was married to Rachel Miller, who
died three years later. In 1885 he was
married to Jane Israel, whose death oc-
CURED in this city August 18th, 1851
Two children were the result of the first
marriage, one of whom, Levi Fawcett, of
Buchanan township, is living. Of seven
children by his second marriage three
died in early childhood and four are now
iiving-Mrs. VIM. Glover of Buchanan
township, Rev. G. d. Fawcett of Kirk
vile, and Misses Hannah and Laura
Fawcett of this city. Mr.. Fawcett came
to this county in 1854. Until 1870 he was
engaged in milling or farming a few
miles east of this city, removing to Fair
field in that year. He was member of
the Methodist Church for many years,
and was man who had many friends
and was highly respected by all who
knew him. The remains We're inferred
in the Evergreen Cemetery, this city,
Tuesday afternoon.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-21

terian parsonage here Mr. J. P. George
has the contract, and commenced work
on Monday last.
Mr.. r. b. Caldwell and wife and their
two boys, of Washington City, are visit
ing their relatives in this vicinity; Mrs.
Caldwell is daughter of Mrs. Snedeker,
whose illness is noted in this ISSUE
Mrs. Boyd,of Oakdale, a pleasant and gen
teel young lady, is the guest of Miss Lou
Dunbar.-Mr. J. L. Tannehill, of Birm-
ingham, has been visiting relatives in
this lOcality.-Mr. John Taylor, the pop
ular Junior member of the firm of J. a.
Taylor 4 Son, of BannOck, is taking his
vacation and enjoying visit among
friends at McCOnnellsville, O.-Miss
Mary l.. RObrecht will leave home in a
few days to pay an extended visit to rel
atiyes and friends in Kansas During
the past few weeks there have been so
many pleasant people visiting in this
locality that space will not permit person
al notice.
While on her way to church at Crab
Apple on Sabbath 10th) Miss Clarissa
Campbell lost pair of gold trimmed and
tempted" glasses. They were in case
on which Marietta" was stamped The
finder will confer favor by returning
them to Miss Campbell. II.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-21
UPWARD TENDENCY.

While the decrease in the population
of the rural communities of this county,
the same conditions prevailing in general
as well, is deplored and in one sense at
least is not gratifying, still there is a
phase scarcely noticed which indicates
progress in a sound direction. By a
comparison it is, seen that the wooded
and waste land of this county has been
diminished by several thousand acres in
the last decade, and this amount has
been reduced to arabic land and yields
its fruitage along with the acres titled
for years. While it is not capable of
demonstration by actual and reliable
figures, it will be readily granted by any
one conversant with the agricultural
interests that the gross amount of farm
produce increases year by year. By
induction we reach this conclusion.
Better farming is being done now than
ten years ago, and the result must
perforce follow in a greater volume of
products. A larger yield of grain per
acre is raised and the tendency is ever
upward. More stock is placed on the
market, and through the entire category
there is certainly very notable increase
in the sum total Of the fruits of the
farm. More land being under cultivation
and better results accruing would denote
satisfactory condition. But our coun-
try population has decreased. This re-
suit of increased products has been
achieved with a declining or at least
stationary population. Fewer workmen
have accomplished more labor, and this
indicates progress. Farming machinery
has enabled farmers to dispense with
much of the outlay necessary tC procure
hired labor, and this laboring class
having no employment has sought other
vocations. The advancement of this
county must from the nature of things
now be slow as most the industries which
can find field, are already in operation.
But the lesson taught by the census
returns, to our minds, denotes the accu-
mutation of wealth, and the decennial
appraisement, although apparently, does
not in any way nullify the conclusion.
Even with declining population we
have cause for congratulation, and are
on the way to comfort and wealth.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-21

ANTI-TEMPERANCE organs have been
consoling themselves with the belief
that prohibition would receive stagger-
ing blow when the census returns of the
dry States of Iowa and Kansas were
reported. They had an idea that tenn
perance sentiment initiates against pro-
gress, and expected to have their views
confirmed by decrease in these States
in the last decade, and it was feared by
some lest their predictions might come
true. But on the contrary Iowa makes
the handsome gain of $4,000, while
Kansas unblushingly offers an increase
of 100000 as an argument against such
claims. These States have outstripped
bordering States in which rivers of
liquor run unchecked. Such condition
does not indicate that temperance
sentiment contravenes advancement in
population, and certainly not in wealth.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-21
pOAD NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that there will be petit
tiOn presented to the Commissioners of Belmont
county at their next regular session to be held at
St CIairSville, Ohio on Monday, September LIST,
1890, praying for an alteration and survey Of the
county road known rs the German Hill county
road, located In the township of York, i'm said
county OF Belmont, beginning for said alter
alton and survey at n point in the Marietta and
Steubenville state road mt near the division line
Of lands now owned by Michael Dorsey and the
heirs of John Ewers, deceased, in said township,
running thence northwest course through the
lands of John Fuchs and Aaron +. Ramsay to q
point in the lands of said Ramsay; thence south
west course through lands of Aaron +. Ramsay
and the heirs of George w. Woods and William
Brill to n point on said Woods Iand thence u
southwest course through the lands Of Samuel
Abberegg, Sr., and Fred RamSer To an oak tree
standing on the county line of the counties OF
Monroe and Belmont, there 10 again interSect said
German Hin road; and asking the vacation of 50
much of the old road as Is rendered unnecessary
by reason of the alteration, as prayed for In said
petition.
1S1-It GEO w MCMURRY AND OTHERS
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-21

CAN chronic diarrhGa be cured? Those
who think not, should read the following
from Mr.. Joseph McGuffin, of Spaulding,
Union county, Iowa; he says: " was
troubled for years with tnronic diarrhGa,
and used many kinds of medicine, but
nothing with permanent effect for good
until tried Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhea Remedy. | would say to
every one in need of medicine for the all
ment mentioned and kindred diseases try
the Remedy, and like myself you will never
be without it in your home" % and soc
bottles for sale by J. b. Hoge. S74t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-21

Down in the South they put politics
into everything, and everything into
politics. The Texas Democratic State
Convention that adjourned last week,
adopted as one of the planks in its plat
form, the demand that separate coaches
should be furnished for white and colored
people on all Texas railroad lines. The
old-time Bourbonism still dominates
Texas.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-21

ILLINOIS solely by the aid of the in
crease in Chicago has wrested the third
p lace from Ohio in the order of States.
Outside of the cities Ohio has made
m ore gain than Illinois, but the latter
spurts ahead by about 100000.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-21
A SAFE INVESTMENT.

Is one which is guaranteed to bring you
satisfactory results, or in case of failure a
return of purchase price. On this safe
plan you can buy from our advertised
druggist a bottle of DIR. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption. 1t is guaran-
teed to bring relief in every case when
used for any affection of throat, lungs or
chest, such as consumption, Inflammation
of lungs, bronchitis, asthma, whooping
cough, Group, etc. 1t is pleasant and
agreeable to taste, perfectly safe, and can
always be depended upon. Trial bottles
free at PattersOns' drug store.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-21

THE decenial appraisement of the city
of Bellaire is-Buildings S1,307, 1856; lots
S650,O5S; total, 81, ,95S,OA. In 1880, build
ings were valued at 81, ,O5S, ,525; lots $685.
349; total, S1,986,S74. Total decrease
S2S,83O.
Pease township, not including towns
has 1909 acres, including coal lands, and
total valuation of 1881 ,140; average
value per acre, $46.1D. The coal is valued
at S48,61O.
Bridgeport has total valuation of
S73S,26O.
In 1880 the total valuation of Pease
township, exclusive of towns, was $685.
600; average per acre, S4S.23. Bridgeport,
S442, ,619; gain in Bridgeport 395,641 Gain
in township, including Bridgeport, $685.
781.
This completes the returns of the Ap-
praisers for all the townships and cities,
and shows total decrease from the ap-
praisement of 1880 in round numbers, of
$4,000 in the entire county.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-21

A TERRIFIC tornadoStruck the city of
Wilkesbarre, Pa, on Tuesday evening
and wrought great damage. About a
dozen persons were killed and the prop
erty Destroyed is estimated at S500,000
Other towns near there suffered greatly
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-21

ABOUT the checklist thing that could
be imagined is the howl of "gag law" from
the party that habitually gags the voters
of the other party in States where it has
everything its own way. The Demo
cratic party through its managers has
the gall to set up just such howl.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-21

THE anticipated failure of the potato
crop in Ireland has in it the threat of
great suffering and dire famine in that
country during the coming winter. The
potato is literally the staff of life in the
Emerald Isle, and when it fails, gnawing
hunger comes in at the door of the
peasants cabin.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-21
CHOLERA infantum has lost its terrOrs
since the intrndnntion of Chamharlain,s

CHOLERA infantum has lost its terrors
since the introduction of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy
When that remedy is used and the treat
ment as directed with each bottle is fol-
lowed, cure is certain. Mrs. Fanny
Lauderdale, of Rock, Pope county, Ill,
says it cured her baby of cholera infantum
and she thinks saved its life. A.W. Wal
ter, prominent merchant at Walters
burg, H., says it cured his baby boy of
cholera infantum after several other rem
edieS had failed; the child was so low
that "he seemed almost beyond the aid
of human hands or reach of any medi-
cine," but Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and DiarrhGa Remedy cured him; % and
SOC bottles for sale by ]. B. HOge. 8 Cat
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-21
B. & O. EXCURSION

TO DETROIT INDUSTRIAL EXPOSITION
VIA SANDUSKY AND PUT-IN-BAY.
MONDAY, AUGUST 2oTH
On the above date the Baltimore and
Ohio r. II. Co. will sell round trip eXcur-
sion tickets to Detroit via Sandusky and
the new and elegant steamer. Frank E.
Kirby, good for return passage until
Sept 5th. at the low rate of $500. Train
will leave Bellaire 10:17 p. NJ. These
tickets are good to stop off at Sandusky
and Putin Bay within the limit, and will
be one of the most popular excursions OF
the season. The Detroit Exposition is
the largest in the Western country. Fol
information, rates and time of trains
call on B. and q. agents.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-21

In their notes of the great Encamp-
ment, held last week in Boston, the
papers of that city say the colored Grand
Army men march as well in peace as
"the colored troops fought nobly' in
war. What soldier is there who has
seen them march in peace and fight in
war does not believe itP
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-21

that have positive remedy for the abovenamed
disease. By Its timely use thousands of hopeless
cases have been permanently cured. shall be glad
to send two bottles of my remedy FREE to any OF
your readers who have consumption IL they will
send me their Express and P. o. address. Respect
fully, I. a. SLOCUM, N. c., 81 Pearl St., N z
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-21
CHAMBERLAINS
Eye and Skin Ointment.

A certain cure for Chronic Sore Eyes,
letter, Salt Rheum, Scald Head, Old
Chronic Sores, Fever Sores, Eczema,
Itch, Prairie Scratches, Sore Nipples
and Piles. 1t is cooling and soothing.
Hundreds of cases have been cured by
4 after all other treatment had failed
sand so cent boxes for sale by
IL Ply J. B. H0GE, Druggist.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-21

FOUR HUNDRED and fifty eight thous-
and two hundred and thirty men on the
Grand Army's rolls. But their hairs and
boards are whitening and the ranks are
thinning.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-21
EXCURSION RATES ON THEB.&O.

TO THE FARMERS HARVEST HOME PICNIC
AT ST. GAINESVILLE.
Tickets will be sold August 2lst, good
returning until August 22d. from all sta
tions between Wheeling and Bellaire, and
GAINESVILLE, at the rate of one fare for
the round trip.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-21
9STH OHIO REUNION.

The c., L. and W. Railroad Company
will sell low rate excursion tickets to
Uhrichsville. August 26 and %, from
Martins Ferry, Bellaire, Bridgeport and
other stations on its line, to persons de-
string to attend the 9Sth Ohio Reunion at
DenniSOn.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-21
TALMAGE At FREEPORT.

To-day Thursday, Aug. 81, the st. &
n. R'y will sell excursion tickets to Free
port and return at S0c-gO)d for one day
only. Train leaves st. Clairsville at 80
A. NJ, returning at Gas P. VI.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-21

THERE will be three Taylors in the
next House of Representatives, all
square Republicans and all worthy Rep
resentatiyes of the Buckeye State. It's
a big showing for the Taylor family.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-21
BELMONT COUNTY ALLIANCE

DLLhO4N SOON L AlIllANOE.
Pursuant to adjournment, the Belmont
County Farmers Alliance will meet in
the Court House Hall, in st. Clairsville
on August 2Sth, at 10 o'clock. The fore
noon will be devoted to hearing reports
from all subordinate Alliances of the
county; also to hearing reports from the
delegate who represented their organiza-
ton in the State Alliance at Columbus
Ohio, on Aug. 18th, and to general bust
ness pertaining to the Alliance. The
following program has been arranged for
the afternoon session:
The Need of Organization-Opened by
Hon. VIM. Bundy, Barnesville; discussion
by NJ. l.. Meyers, Armstrong; Mills; T.
J. Smith, Don, o., and Barnet Taylor,
Hendrysburg.
How Can the Alliance Benefit the Far
mer ?-Opened by T. G. Mercer, Pleasant
Grove; followed by J. w. Laughlin, J. S.
Morgan - Gilliland, and others.
Let all subordinate Alliances be repre-
sented by delegates as well as by all other
members who can attend. Where any
Alliance has not perfected its organiza-
tion let it be done at once, and be proper
ly represented at this meeting.
J. b. MCMECIIAN, Sec'y.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-21

A CROWD of about 20 young people of
this place made up party which spent
Saturday fishing at Fairpoint. a respect
able string of fish was exhibited as the
trophies of the day, but some were accus-
ed of purchasing part of the fish contrib
uted to the string.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-21
PiTTSBURG FEMALE COLLEGE
CONSERVATORY OF Music.

CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC,
Also, Schools of ElOcatiOn and Fine Arts. Fall
course of study leading TO graduation i'm each.
Also, special course of study Central; Healtbful;
81 teachers. Superior home comforts and care for
young ladies' Thirty sixth year opens Sept 9Th
Rates moderate. Send for catalogue and full infOr-
nation to the President. 73f-2m
Rev. A. II. NORCROss, ID. D., Pittsburg. Pa.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-21

THE official call for the Republican
Convention, which is to be held at Barnes
vile, Thursday, September 9th, is printed
in this paper. People who have the sue
cess of the Republican party in view,
should turn out to the primaries, and
send representative men to the COnven-
tiOn.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-21
COLERAIN.

The recent showers will make hundreds
of bushels of corn.
The honey crop is away below the av
erage.
This is the year when the cooks will
have to substitute mud pies for the rea
genuine article.
Talmages lecture will be largely at
tended FROM this community.
Our pear crop was carefully gathered
this week; it consisted of 21 Seckels and
Bartletts.
Mrs. James Beck and Mrs. David Haw
thorne are both dangerously sick from
lung trouble.
Mr.. Edward Simpson was recently
struck In the stomach by single-tree
while unloading hay, and he is in a very
critical condition; his injuries are inter
nal
Colerain City is not to be outdone by
her city cousins. A company has been
formed and all the stock taken for water
works. 1t is estimated that $1,000 will
make the water flow in every house from
cellar to garret. Probably the next dark
night you pass through that town you
will be aStOnished to see electric lights
flickering in the breeze.
Mr.. John o. Jones, of Maynard, receiv-
ed license in the NJ. Z. Church to exhOrt:
he is an excellent gentleman, and worthy
of the appointment.
Barton or Kidd did not receive any
mail Saturday from the northbound
train from some cause
Mrs. Barbara Murdock, the estimable
wife of Thos. Murdock, answered to the
rOll-call in Heaven, Sabbath morning.
She had passed her three-score years and
ten, but had not outlived her usefulness.
She was mother and wife in all the ex-
cellence of that excellent name. In dis
position she was quiet and unassuming,
and none knew her but was her friend. A
devoted husband and five children are
bereft. Her funeral occurred Tuesday,
and was largely attended. Rev. Pringie
officiated, of whose Church she was a con
SiStent member. COUNTRY COUSIN.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-21

THE Commercial Club, representa-
tive organization of Nashville, Tenn.
had census taken in order to deter.
mine whether there was any foundation
for the stories of Republican plots tc
cheat the South and the Democratic
party by cutting down the real popula.
ton of that section. The result was
that the second enumeration found just
1928 people in city credited with
1876 by the Census Bureau, a differ
ence of only 153, which would be easily
accounted for by the growth of Nash.
vile since the first count The CONNER.
cial Club has had the grace to send Su
perintendent Porter a letter congratu
lating him upon the accuracy of the
work done under his control, and thus
another rebuke is given to the cowardly
liars of the Bourbon press.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-21

THE 14th annual Reunion of the 18th
o. V. l. will be held at Van Vert, Ohio
Thursday and Friday, September IS and
10. Gen. Gibson and other distinguished
officers are expected to be present.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-21
FIREMEN'S TOURNAMENT

For the Third Annual Volunteer Fire
mems Tournament at Bellaire, Ohio, the
b. Il o. r. r. Co. will sell round trip ex-
cursiOn tickets on August 22d and 23d, al
the low rate of one fare for the round
trip, good for return passage the 25th. I'd
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-21

HoN. HAMILTON B. WOODBURY. was
renOminated for Circuit Judge by ac-
clamation, by the Republican Conven-
ton at Steubenville, yesterday.