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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-02-27

AN expert was chosen by the stock
holders of the Spaulding Iron Works, at
Brilliant to examine into the financial
standing of the concern, and from his re-
port it appears that the assets are $780,
952.35, and liabilities S455, ,952.35, of which
0,591 Is is profit and loss account. 1t
is claimed that $4,000 included in the
assets should also be included in the
profit and loss account.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-02-27
WORK FOR THE WINTER y We e, y y

~ energetic, reliable men to act as agents for
the sale of full line of frst-casS Nursery
Stock which is guaranteed true to name. We hire
ON SALARY, or if preferred on commission. The
work is steady and our terms liberal. For partie-
ulars address W. ID. CHASE & CO.,
23-3t Geneva, N. Y.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-02-27

CHOICE homegrown Clover Seed at
BoRoFF's. 2 27-3t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-02-27

DRUNIMoND &. A. r. Post at this place
mustered in five members last Saturday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-02-27

LYE AND PoTAsH-A large stock just
received; also Prepared Soda for soap
making, at 220-2t JEPsoNs.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-02-27
DEATH OF JOSFPHW KING

Joseph W. King died at his residence
in this place on last Thursday night, af-
ter an illness of several weeks, from
pneumonia, and his funeral occurred on
Sunday-the religious services being con-
Quoted by Rev. J. H. Hollingshead. In
terment at Union Cemetery.
Deceased was born Jan. is. 1918, in
Shuterwalt, province of Baden, Germany,
and came with his parents to America in
1912, settling first at Mt. Vernon: from
thence the family moved to Indianapolis,
where his father died. Mr.. King after
wards went to New Orleans and Nash
vile and Louisville, working at the latter
place on the canal In 1856 he located in
MorriStOwn, this county, where he fol
lowing the business of a carpet weaver
and huckster Later he lived at the
Great Western, and then at East Rich
land, where in July, 1863, he married
Mary Z. Dean, who died Oct. 10, 1880. He
removed to St. Clairsville in October, 1861,
and has since been citizen of this place.
During this period he conducted res
taurant for much of the time, but during
the last year or two added grocery store
to his business. But two of family of
nine children survive-Mrs. Teresa NJ.
Tarbett and Rosa A. King.
Mr.. King was kind neighbor and
good hearted citizen. He was industrious
and thrifty, and accumulated cOnsidera-
bic property, which he bequeathed to his
two daughters. Mr. King carried life
policy in the Connecticut Mutual of Hart
ford for $4,000.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-02-27
4 CHANCE TO MAKE MONEY

n Salary and Expenses paid or commission IL
preferred. statesmen wanted everywhere; no
experience needed. Address, stating age,
1874 The C, [. Van Dusen Nursery Co., Geneva, MY.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-02-27

A CONCERT will be given in the Pres
byterian church of this place, Thursday
evening, March 9th, at which Mrs. Oscar
Seeley nee Miss Tede Rice, formely of
this place, now one of Wheeling's sweet
est singers, and little daughter Pearl, will
sing. Miss Grimes, teacher of elocution
in Steubenville Seminary, and daughter
of the late Rev. DR.. Grimes, has been en-
gagged to give several readings. The pro-
gramme promises an enjoyable evening.
Admission % cents; reserved seats 30
cents; children 10 cents.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-02-27

MAPLE sugar making has begun.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-02-27

CAMBRIDGE has a lady physician.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-02-27

THOMAS NELSON, a well-knOwn and
well-to-dO farmer, residing near Sewells-
vile, committed suicide on Monday by
cutting his throat with a razor He
climbed into the hay-mow of the barn
and while there cut a cash across his
neck, and then descending to the floor,
he made two more incisions, completely
severing his wind-pipe, and was dead
when found by his wife. He was about
52 years old; had been married years,
and leaves WIFE He enjoyed the esteem
of all who knew him, and no cause is
known for the rash act, except that he
is held to pay some money for which he
stood as security, and this may have
preyed on his mind, causing him to be-
come temporarily demented. He was a
soldier in the late war, and a member of
the G.. A. r., under the auspices of which
his funeral took place on Wednesday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-02-27

THE verdict of - not guilty" in the case
of Jas. Manley, charged with setting fire
to Thomas Ault's mill at Bellaire, created
some surprise, owing to the pointed and
positive nature of the testimony for the
State. Nora Shepherd testified positively
that she saw Manley in the act, and cir
cumstances cOrroborated her testimony,
yet the jury on the fourth ballot declared
the crime not proven. The admissions of
the witness was doubtless taken into con-
sideration in determining the weight of
the testimony, and the bulk of the testi-
mony on both sides came from the not
most reputable class of citizens.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-02-27
Town and County.
LAW VIOLATED.


This is called prohibition town from
the fact that an ordidanee to that effect
is supposed to be spread on the statute
books of the corporation, but almost dai-
ly drunken men are seen, who defy de-
cency by drinking and carousing on the
street. 1t is not hard to discover
that there is a leak somewhere, and
that sOmeaChere should be looked aft
er. 1t is a notorious fact that there are
certain places about town which dispense
liquors to well nigh every one who applies,
and yet do it under the name of decency.
No man who will violate law is a good
citizen, yet many do it. The officers do
nothing, neither do the people urge them
to enforce the law, and as natural Sc
quent whisky is sold in abundance. The
law should be enforced or an open ac-
acknowledgement made that defiance of law
prevails in this place, and law-breaking
classes hold the sway. Boys, who should
be tied to their mothers apron strings,
parade the streets in broad daylight in a
QiuIhcu COllulIlOll, lCI uO dCIlOA 10 Ian
en-, or the Marshal asks some of their
friends to take them home A fine and
imprisonment would have more saluta-
~ effect than moral suasion, no matter
how eopiously applied Enforce the law.
A BILL passed the Legislature last
week providing for the construction of
s. miles of free turnpikes in Jefferson
county. They will be built under the
township system, and those townships
entering into the combination are Steu-
benviIle, Island Creek, Cross Greek, Sa-
lem, Wells, Knox and Smithfield, except
York precinct The scheme embraces
seventeen routes, and the cost will be as
sessed on the township and municipal
corporations adopting the system. The
Commissioners are required to submit the
proposition to the voters of the respect
i've townships, and receive their approba-
tion before proceeding to carry out the
plan. The amount required to build the
pixies must not exceed $3.50, 900, for which
bonds are to be issued.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-19

A young man employed in the stove
works at Aurora came near losing his
life the other day by bringing his
wrist in contact with the business end
OF little honey bee. The wrist soon
commenced swelling, says the Necs,
blotches appeared along the arm, and
the young man became deathly sick.
1t was not until after some hours Of
medical treatment that he was him
self again. The medical attendant
explained that the poisoned lance Of
the insect had penetrated the main ar
terry, which accounted for the serious
results.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-19
STOLE HIM AWAY.
How Jim Kelly Was Returned to His
HOme-A Bold Act,

Home-A Bold Act.
James Kelly, the young man recent
ly adjudged insane, has returned to
his home in west Ottawa. Since his
incarceration in the county asylum
he has improved rapidly and the au'
thorities were debating whether it be
best to discharge him or obey the or
der of the court and place him in
charge of the physicians at the Kan
kakee asylum. Perhaps they are de-
batting yet but Kelly is now safely
ensconsed at the home of his parents
on Mulberry street. His sister and a
lady friend called at the asylum Fri
day and got permission from DR.. But
terrified to walk about the grounds
with Kelly. They took advantage of
the opportunity offered and hustled
him into a buggy in waiting and
drove home. After considerable
searching the county warden located
him at his home.
1t is against the law to take an in
sane person from the asylum without
getting permit from the county ply
sician. Perhaps young kelly's folks
have been little too hasty in this
matter.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-19

Two steel truss railroad bridges will
be built this summer across the Hi.
nOis river at Peoria, one for the p, p
& J. railroad, and the other for the
p, p. g. w. railroad. Work will be
commenced on the two bridges in a
very short time and be completed be-
fore cold weather.
The corner stone of the new Metho-
dist church at Marseilles will be laid
August Sd. Appropriate services will
be held in which the pastor of Trinity
church, of Chicago, will be the princi
pal speaker. Other prominent speak
ers will be present and take part In
the ceremonies.
The Allen paper straw board mills
at Morris, that has hitherto supplied
the Allen Paper Car Wheel Works al
Morris with its straw board, have beer
shut down in obedience to the wishes
Of the American Straw Board Trust
which agrees to supply the Car Vince
Company with board at about half the
cost the mill could make it for. The
loss is a serious one to Morris, as ii
throws some 20 persons out of work
and takes away a large business OF the
local coal mines.
"Well, Mary, am going 10 hang my.
self with this rope" said Levi Pitney,
at Rockford, on Monday. He was a
poor, hopeless, helpless, irretrievable
drunken sofa mere whisky sponge
so far as all manhood was concerned,
dead years ago. He had often made
the same threat but nobody took any
notice Of it; yet this time he was in
earnest and an hour later was found in
the cellar, strangled with rope
around his neck. For years his wife
had bravely struggled to support the
old wreck, herself and three children.
His death will tighten her life burden.
Has she, has anybody,a good reason to
mourn:
1t was lightning rod swindle, but
of mild sort, and much out Of the
common line. Mr.. Putnam made a
contract with farmer near Odell TO
put up $50 worth Of lightning rods.
James Phillips and CALDER Elliott were
two young men in that business and
hearing Of the contract, drove TO the
farmers house, said they had been
sent by Mr.. Putnam, proceeded at
once to put up the rods, collected the
money and drove off. At StreatOr,
however. they were Overhauled by Mr..
Putnam, and taken back TO Odell to
be tried-it is hard to tell for what
precise offense, though no doubt a
pretty clear case of fraud OF some kind
can be made out against them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-19

"Alas, she is drowned I"
-Hamlet, w., 7.
Miss Bernlce Cleland left yesterday
for her home in Kansas City.
John Black is attending the Fire
mems Tournament at Mendoza.
John Mitchell, motor man on the
South Ottawa line, is having weeks
vacation.
Master Robbie Kerr, of this city, is
spending his vacation with relatives
at Aurora.
John j. Dickey. of Omaha, son of
the late II. Lyle Dickey, is in Ottawa
on business.
Miss Mollie Daley and friend, Miss
Constantine, Of Chicago, are visiting
friends IN this city.
Company ID commenced drilling by
bugle call last evening and Will con-
tinue at the work for two months.
Nate Degen returned from Joliet
yesterday and reports his brothers
condition as being much improved.
Miss Elizabeth McNair has returned
from Alton, ILL.,, where she has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. G. G. Warner
Miss Ida Clark, who has been assist
ing her brother in business at Amboy,
H., is visiting DIT her home in this
city.
Mrs. J. II. Homer and Mrs. J. H.
Rathburn has gone ty AusterlitZ
Mich, to spend few weeks with rela-
tives.
Mrs. joint. Gibson, of Denver, who
is visiting relatives at Dayton, spent
yesterday with It. E. MacKinlay and
family.
Michael Conway has gone to ROcka-
way Beach, Long Island, to spend the
summer. His nephew, j. j. Conway,
will join him in two weeks.
Timothy Dnneen, son of Alderman
Dinneen, had finger split last Sunday
while playing ball near the Driving
Park. 1t is a very painful wound.
Miss Carrie Knapp left yesterday for
Southern Minnesota to spend one
month at Gilmore, Blue Earth City and
other places. She will return by way
of Burlington.
The Boat Club gave one of their de-
lightful semi-monthly dancing parties
on Monday evening at the club house.
Balls orchestra rendered choice must
cal selections for the dancing which
continued until midnight.
A horse belonging to Herman
Strawn dropped dead in the street
near the City Drug Store Monday after
having been driven across the country
from Ransom, distance Of II miles.
Mr.. Lorenzo Leland is now moving
around with crutch and cane. Yes
terday, while getting out of his buggy
at Gays office, he stepped on a loose
board, turning his ankle. The crutch
will be necessary for few days.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-19


Lore's LdbOurS Lost, ", =
William c. Snow has begun reading
law with his father.
Raire Brady is erecting 81 200 cot
tage on Poplar street.
James Briggs, wife and son Charies
left last evening for trip TO COLORADO.
Mrs. w. =. Parker and daughter
left yesterday for MacKlhac, Iowa, 10
remain few weeks. AZ,
Miss Mary Miller and Miss Crane
leave on the 18th for lake trip.
r. f. Gapen has returned from
Peoria, where he spent week with
relatives.
The active Turn class will give a
grand public picnic next Sunday at
Starved Rock.
The old Settlers picnic, which
comes of once year, this year August
%, will be awaited with considerable
interest by LaSalle county people in
general.
Rev. Struckmeyer officiated at the
marriage of Henry Waldecker and
Lena Waltz, which occurred last
Thursday.
The building committee of the new
Baptist church has let the seating
contract to the Grand Rapids Furni
ture company for $l,035.
Mr.. Calkins, Of J. E. Scott g. Co.'S,
takes his vacation next week. lie
will rusticate somewhere in the sub
urbs of Ottawa-perhaps near Senach-
wine.
The building now occupied by ii. u;
Werner, the shoe man, is to be raised
and made two-stOry, and the con-
tract is let. This will add greatly TO
the appearance of that street.
Prof. Frank Fitzgerald may possibly
visit Ottawa in the near future with
his celebrated Rockford Brass Band OF
thirty pieces. If he does a concert
will be given in the Opera House.
Will II. Shay, son of j. II. Shay, of
StreatOr, was in Ottawa yesterday.
He is spending the vacation, after
nine months work at school, in riding
around the country on a Columbia
bicycle.
Miss LoOney, of this city, yesterday
received cablegram from Mrs. Looney
and Miss O'Conor noting their safe
arrival at Queenstown. They LEFT
New York City one week ago on the
Umbria, making safe and pleasant
voyage.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-19

The present Baptist church member
ship is AT.
II. E. MacKinlay returned from Wau-
kesha, Wis, yesterday.
The man who voted under age is
paying his poll tax willingly.
G.. w. Holmes has gone to Chicago
to be treated by Prof. Farrar.
Miss Ora Smith, of ChatswOrth, is
visiting Miss Beckie YentZer.
Miss Alice Perry, of Ohio, is visiting
Miss Mabel Pickens, of East Ottawa.
E. C. Allen, jr., and wife have gone
to Nebraska and Kansas to visit a few
weeks.
Miss Gertie Davis, daughter of Rev.
S. M. Davis. is visiting Miss Libbie
Bowers.
G.. J. Skinner leaves tomorrow to
spend week with his family at Sioux
Falls, Oak.
Mrs. Norton of Arizona, is visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. TroXel in
South Ottawa.
Miss Sarah H. Gregg went to Chica-
go yesterday to accept position with
the Singer Mfg. Co.
The report of accounts in the VIM.
Gilman estate was filed and approved
in the Probate Court yesterday.
Charley Pettit's new cottage, one of
the finest in Highland addition, will be
ready for occupancy in few days.
Fl. J. Logans condition was some
what improved Thursday. He had
passed comfortable night in sleep.
Miss N. G. Ahearn, of Kinsman, H.,
is spending the summer with her cOuS-
ms, the Miss Ahearns, on the North
Side.
The regular annual Niagara Falls
excursion will leave StreatOr on July
18th, rid the Erie route: fare, $50 for
the round trip.
Miss Esther r. Holmes, of Monsoon
Mass, who has been the guest of her
college friend Mrs. f. G. Allen, left
for home yesterday.
Mrs. Emma Ayre, of Chicago, and
Anthony Luther, Of st. Louis, Mo-,
are the guests of f. II. Bestman and
family in South Ottawa.
The collection for the benefit of the
Orphans asylum at Peoria, taken up
at st. Columba's church last Sunday
amounted to about 800.
Henry Waldecker, foreman of A.
Hess & Co. S cigar mandatory, is now
benedict. The happy lady was Miss
Lena Waltz. The ceremony was per-
formed at the residence of Louis
Lange, Rev. Lusk, of the Lutheran
church, officiating.
Messrs. p. f. and J. E. McIntire Of
Chicago, have returned home after
spending few days with their friends,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Sheridan, on
Sycamore street. They were much
pleased with our city.
A cablegram was received from +.
c. Swift yesterday stating that the
party consisting of DR.. Reyburn and
wife, E. G. Swift and wife and chill
dren and Miss Chandler had arrived
safe at Queenstown, Thursday.
Ii. c. Strawn, of Jacksonville, Flor
ida, is in Ottawa calling on friends.
Mr.. Strawn formerly resided here and
was engaged in the lumber business.
He thinks the south Is very pleasant
country and likes to reside there, but
of course he still has tender spot in
his heart for old Ottawa. Mrs. Strawn
accompanied him.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-19
Deputy Sheriff, Reid has been given

Deputy Sheriff Reid has been given
a pension OF sl2 per month.
John +, Nash and wife have gone TO
Mackinaw 10 spend several weeks.
Number IS drew the suit of clothes
at Kusel Il Co.'S prize drawing last
evening,
Mrs. Geo. Hayes, Of East Saginaw,
Mich, is the guest OF her daughter
Miss Ida Hayes.
Ed. Gofl and wife of Brooklyn, n.
Y, are guests Of George Smart and
family, North Ottawa.
j. |. Cooley, OF Sheridan, is sinking
a tubular well on w. |. Moore's farm,
four miles south OF this city.
A dozen members Of the Father
Matthew Society and lady, friends
spent Sunday on Starved Rock.
Alfred n. Porter left last night for
Tennessee to practice law. lie has
not decided as to where he will open
an Office as yet.
The turn class will hold picnic in
Smiths Grove, northwest of this city
next Sunday. Balls orchestra Will
furnish the music.
Capt. Wallen has just finished a
very fine artesian well for Noah Per-
kins. 1t gives heavy flow and the
water is Of excellent quality.
Lehman Degen, brother of Degen
Bros. of this city, arrived in Ottawa
from Europe yesterday with his fam
lily and win reside in East Ottawa.
IL CO Rnn6nRtnr.
fell into the canal off the Columbus
street bridge yesterday and received a
good wetting. He reached shore after
swallowing few mouthfuls OF the
liquid.
The Clover Club boys and lady
friends chartered the City of Ottawa
Sunday and took a ride down the canal
to Higby's canyons, where they spent
the day. There were 40 or more in the
party and all had pleasant days
sport. The ride home in the cool air
of the early night was most enjoyable.
Empty cottages in Ottawa are more
numerous than at any previous time
during the past few years. People
who have rented houses: heretofore are
now living in new cottages erected
during the past year and as a result
there are any number Of vaca ut houses.
The population is not increasing as
rapidly as new residences.
George Green died Sunday morning
at his home, GOA Main street, leaving a
wife and several children. He was
born IN England 81 years ago and
came to America in 1882, locating in
La Sale county. Death was caused
by heart failure. The funeral took
place to Ottawa Avenue cemetery at
/ o'clock Yesterday afternoon.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-19

Charley Ham, a lad of ii years, ran
away from his home in Aurora last
Sunday and jumping on a passing
freight tried TO steal a ride to Bur-
lington Park. He jumped from the
train at the park in front Of a moving
passenger engine, which ran over his
foot and so badly mutilated il that it
had TO be amputated. An awful ex-
ample for boys. Had Charley gone to
Sunday school. like his brother Jim,
this horrible accident had not have
him.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-19
Tuesday, July Is. 1870.

Crusaders capture Jerusalem, 1899.
"a power of English shall we levy to
chase these paganS in those holy
felds.n L. Henry ", l., l.
Misses Mollie and Maggie Kelly are
visiting friends in Seneca.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-19
DIR. BigeIow's stomach and Liver Pills

do not purge, grippe nor scour as all
other pills do, they exert no force and
have no Objectionable action. They
have the Perastaltic action which has
been sought by physicians of good
standing. Hence. they are conclusive
~ desirable in chronic cases as they
leave the system and bowels in their
normal healthy condition. and the con-
tinued use Of them is unnecessary.
No other pills claim this. Free trial
box of f. Y. Griggs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-19
A New Gas Mandatory.

The certificate of incorporation to
the Streator Gas and Light company,
was filed in the recorders Office yeSter-
day. The company proposes to con-
struct and operate an electric light
plant in StreatOr, and to manufacture
gas for light, heat and mechanical
purposes, The capital stock is $780,
600, shares selling for $40 each. VIM.
Gillette is the principal stakeholder
and carries SO, 995 in shares. The com.
missioners are VIM. Gillette, S. II.
French and Z. Fl. Hughes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-19

Thus, at the end of the fiscal year
La Sale will not only be $500 ahead,
but she will have paid nothing toward
the running of the county.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-19
HOW 1T WORKS.
Half OF La SALES Psupers Supported by
County Money.

Figuratively speaking, the town Of
La Sale is enjoying a picnic. Not
only does IL not contribute one penny
toward the support of the county but
instead, the remainder Of the county
contributes over one-half Of the en-
pense Of La Sales paupers. The fol-
lowing figures speak for themselves:
TOWN OF LA SALE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-19

Draft riots in New York, 1863.
ST never did see such pitiful rascals."
Il. Henry ", w., 2.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-19
Total (six mon ths). s.

Total (six mon ths). ....... SO, 0l6.5s
Thus it will be seen that the in
crease for 1890 over $3.50, already
threatens to be about $l,060.00, as
for the first six months Of the year it
is $52S.7l. This will make the figures
about like this:
Pauper list, 1890. .......... SO, 04O.O 90
Actual tax, 1890. ....... 5.400. GO
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-19

Margaret Fuller Ossoli died, 1850,
"Alas, she is drowned"
Hamlet, w., Z.