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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-09-11
HER FIRST CALLER.

Detroit Free Press
Some years ago Amelia Simpson, a
maiden lady of mature years, moved
into New England village to take
possession of small property that had
been left her by deceased uncle.
Miss Simpson was a city spinster, and
it happened that while moving into her
new home she made some derisive re-
marks about the village, which remarks
reached the ears of the villagers.
1t was before the days of boycotting,
but the spirit of that method existed,
and so unanimous were the feelings ex-
cited against the newcomer that not a
soul in the village called upon her.
The lady herself was unconscious that
she had offended, and made several ad-
vances in the direction of forming an
acquaintance with her neighbors, but
was met with a cool non-recognition
every time.
Then she withdrew herself from any
communication with the people, bought
AlOIh GOWIii
and lived alone with female servant
for score of years, AT the end of that
time she was taken very ill. A doctor
was summoned from a distance by her
faithful attendant, and he soon knew
that all remedies were useless, and it
only remained for him to tell poor Miss
Simpson that her earthly pilgrimage was
nearly over. This he did in his own
way. He was a doctor of the old
school and he approached the subject
courteously.
MADAM he said, in a grave, deliber-
ate voice, 81 have done all that possibly
can do in your case to insure return to
health, but without avail. 1t only re-
mains for me to inform you that death
has called"
Poor Miss Simpson raised herself on
her pillow with smile of satisfaction.
"Show him up" she said, with shining
eyes. 81 have lived in this inhospitable
place for twenty years and he is the first
caller | ever had"
And she sank back with peaceful
look on her composed features.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-09-11
THE PLAINS OF EASE.

We read in the "Pilgrim's Progress"
the following words: "They came to a
delicate plain called Ease, where they
went with much content; but that plain
was but narrow, so they quickly got
over it." Probably most of us are in
the habit of feeling that the plains OF
ease iu our lives are but narrow, and that
we quickly get over them; and we feel
it with regret. There is a natural ineli-
nation to cling to what is comfortable,
and to believe that a continuance of
that state would always remain pleasing
to us. After a hard days work, we
rightly welcome the rest which evening
brings, the quiet home, the refreshing
walk, the inspiring music, the compan-
ionship of friends. But we forget that
it is the hard days work that has made
these things so delightful to us-that
without that they would soon become
wearisome monotony, harder to be en-
dured than any toll.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-09-11
PUT ON THE BRAKES

If you find you are going down hill in
point of health; failing strength, impair
ed digestion and assimilation are the
marks of decline; check these and other
indications of premature decay with the
grand vitaliZer and restraining tonic,
Hostetters Stomach Bitters. Beginning
at the fountain head--the stOmach-the
Bitters remedies the inefliciency, correctS
its errors, and sets it vigorously at work;
the digestive organ is thus enabled to
thoroughly separate from the food its
nutritive principles, which the blood as
similating, is enriched; thus is che system
nourished, and being nourished strength
ened, and abnormal waste of dts tissues
stayed. Appetite, the power to rest well
a regular habit are also re-established,
and the various functions move once
more in their natural and healthful
groove; the Bitters, moreover, is specific
for and preventive of malarial complaints,
rheumatism, biliousness and kidney
troubles. 9-4-4t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-09-11
TINS DOVE.

One day, when little Tim Ray was
picking berries in field, he found
dove with broken wing. He carried
it home and bound the wing close to the
doves side with linen band. Soon the
wing was as well as ever and the dove
could fly again; but it did not want to
fly away from Tim, for it had grown
very tame. Tim was glad to have it
stay, for he had no toys or pets.
When he went to pick berries the
dove would go, too, perched on his
shoulder. Tim named it Fairy, and
taught it to come at his call and eat
from his hand. AT night the dove would
roost on the head of Tins bed.
Tins mother was taken very sick.
There was no one to nurse her but Tim;
and when she could not eat, and began
to grow worse, Tim went for doctor.
"She will get well if she has good
food" said the doctor. "She must have
chicken OF meat BROTH"
Tim had no money to buy meat; but
all at once he thought of his dove.
He knew it would make a good broth,
but he could not bear to kill it.
He saw a neighbor going by the house,
and he ran out and put the dove in her
hands.
"Please kill my dove" he said, "and
make my mother some broth; she is so
sick"
Then he ran into the house and tried
not to think of his poor little dove. He
did not want his mother to see him cry,
for she would have said that the dove
should not be killed.
In about an hour the neighbor brought
some good, hot broth; and when Tins
mother ate it she felt almost well again.
"YOu shall have some more to- NOR
row." said the woman. 81 will make
broth for you every day until you are
well again."
Tim followed the woman to the door
as she went out, and said, so that his
mother should not hear, that he had no
more doves, and did not know how to
get meat for more broth.
Before the neighbor could speak there
was little rustic of wings, and Fairy
flew in and perched on Tins shoulder.
"COOl cool' she said, peeking at his
cheek.
"YOu see l did not kill your doYe,"
said the woman. 81 made the broth
from chicken, and have plenty more
at home. You were good boy TO be
willing to have your pet dove killed to
make broth for your mother"
How happy Tim wasl He'loved his
dove better than ever, now that he had
it back again. The mother did not
know until she was quite well how near
she had come to eating poor little Fairy.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-09-11
EUPEPSY.

This is what you ought to have, in fact
you must have it, to fully enjoy life
Thousands are scare hing for it daily, and
mourning because they find it not; thous-
ands upon thousands of dollars are spent
annually by our people in the hope that
they may attain this boon; and yet it may
be had by all. We guarantee that Electric
Bitters, if used according to directions
and the use persisted in, will bring you
good digestion and oust the demon dys
pepsia and install instead eupepsy. We
recommend Electric Bitters for dyspepsia
and all diseases of liver, stomach and kid
neys. Sold at soc and 81 per bottle by
Patterson Il Sons, druggists. 4
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-09-11

TIE potato blight has made its ap-
pearance in Wales, and many large
fields have been wholly ruined. The
price of the tuber has gone up sharply
and will add materially to the cost of liv,
ing. 1t is worth noting in this connection
that the latest news as to the potato
crop in the United States is much more
favorable than that of few weeks ago
and the indications are that while prices
may be little higher than last year,
they will not be prohibitory even to the
poorer classes.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-09-11
A HIGH TAX PARTY.

The Democratic party of Ohio in its
management of State affairs has been a
party of high taxation. 1t has imposed
through the last Legislature more in
debtedness upon the people than ever
before. 1t fixed upon the taxpayers of
this State in one session alone of its
General Assembly, a local taxation of
1888, 900, nearly 100000 in excess of
the amount authorized by any two
sessions of former Legislatures. The
farmers, business men and manufaet-
urers of Ohio have justly been COM
planning of excessive taxation for years.
The only answer the Democracy of Ohio
gives is an increase unequaled in the
history of the State.-DGn RyGa.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-09-11

BRITISH MONEY is about to find en-
ployment on Dominion soil in the con-
struction of grand railroad from the
extreme eastern part of Labrador,
probably st. Charles Bay, to Quebec.
The syndicate, of which the chairman is
the Lord Mayor of London, is said to
aim at a capital of $20,000,000.
Charters have already been secured, and
the work of surveying has been com
menced.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-09-11
READ THIS SLOWLY
YES there a man with soul 50 dead

. Lives there man with soul so dead,
Who never to himself hath said,
l II take st. Patrick's Pills before go to bed?
When mild cathartic is desired, one
that will cleanse the whole system and
regulate the liver and bowels, you can
not do better than take st. Patrick's Pills
just before going to bed. They do not
nauseate nor grippe, and leave the system
in splendid condition. For sale by j. B.
Hoge, druggist. e4-lt
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-09-11

TIE Kansas Republican State Con
vention adopted platform in favor OF
protection as expounded by the great
leader of Republican thought and policy,
the Hon. James G.. Blaine.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-09-11
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA sALVE.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price, 25 cents per
box. For sale by Patterson 81 Sons. ly.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-09-11
EVIDENCE FROM THE ENEMY


New York Press.
The legislation on silver has started
another movement of English capital to
this country, the first sign of which is
the reported purchase of all the paying
mines of the Aspen silver district of
Colorado for S27 100000. With English
men seeking investments in our railroads,
lands, industrial enterprises and silver
mines, we ought to conclude that not
only is this pretty good country, but
that its industries and enterprises are
good enough to keep among ourselves.
1t is, moreover, pretty good evidence
that the country is not going to the
demnition bow vows, as the English
and the Democrats said 1t would if we
continued the protection policy.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-09-11

: THE returns of the Dow law for July,
as tabulated by State Auditor Poe, show
that under it the saloons of Ohio pay
S2,500,000 tax a year to offset the evils
that grow out of the drink habit and the
expenses attending the enforcement of
the laws.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-09-11

THE Texas Farmers Alliance in their
recent State platform took a long step
forward when they repudiated the So
called treasury project, declaring it
"paternalistic as well as mOnopolistic and
contrary to the spirit and genius of our
government"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-09-11

THE Democratic State platform de-
clares in favor of a pure and secret
ballot in a very clustering and ostenta-
tious way, but that will not prevent the
people of Ohio from remembering that
the Democratic Legislature refused to
pass an Australian secret ballot law last
winter.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-09-11

In his speech at Boston Speaker Reed
said: ''lt is amazing to notice the his
tory of the House of Representatives
and of Congress to see how in detail is
carried out this principle e-that when
things are to be done the Republican
party does them"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-09-11

WHILE the reduction of tariff duties is
being discussed in the United States,
these charges are being increased in
Russia The Gar is protectionist.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-09-11
Belt,tn1tt Chronicle.
THURSDAY, SEPT. IL, 1880.

GALL is the name of the Democratic
candidate for State Treasurer in Indiana,
and there are frequent comments there
on the fitness of it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-09-11

RUSSIA is reported to be massing her
troops upon the Armenian frontier.
Events are rapidly making it plain that
unless the European Powers take steps
to erect Armenia into an Independent
State, like Roumania or Servia, it will
become Russian province.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-09-11

TIE story that Governor Foraker
hung Grape on his front door knob on
account of the failure of General
GrosvenOr to secure a denomination, is
probably untrue, says the Cincinnati
Commercial Gazette.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-09-11
RATES OF ADVERTISING

One square one insertion. On...................S1 o
Each subsequent insertion ..-........... so
Professional card and paper per year ........ 90
Local advertising 10 cts. per line for first inser
tiOn, and cts for each additional insertion.
application.
sg-An kinds of Job Printing done at reasons
BILE rates. Estimates furnished.
Telegram-herald., 1890-02-23
The Chatterton Case.

1t will be remembered that efforts
have been made by her friends 10
secure the release from the insane
asylum at Kalamazoo of Mrs. Almira
ChattertOn, the woman who shot and
killed her husband, George Chatterl0n,
several years ago neay Lowell. She
vas ordered sent to the asylum by
Judge Montgomery, as she was pro
nOunced insane by physicians. Pros
ecuting Attorney Stuart mas been making
Investigations, and as she is now pro-
nOunced cured Of her malady, she will
be released II It can be shown that her
insanity existed before the shooting,
and was not caused by remOrse for her
crime. In order 10 bring the matter
before the proper tribunal, the case of
the people against Almira Chatterton.
charged with murder, has been placed
hy Nr. Stuart on the cr'mina. calendar
for the March term Of the c.lcuit court,
and will come up early IN the term.
Telegram-herald., 1890-02-23
Carpets

Perhaps il is early 10 talk
about Spring Carpets. but
what is the use of waiting
until the Spring rush is
here TO buy your new car
pet? Our three floors OF
our double store are now
packed full of bran new
Carpets, bought direct from
the manufactures, repre-
senting the choicest pat
terms and fabrics. and the
variety of design and color
ing for Spring OF 1890 has
never been equaled. Select
your carpets, we will store
and lay them for YOU when
ordered. We make a spec
iaIty OF fine work. knowing
that "A customer pleased Is
the best advertisement we
can have.
Telegram-herald., 1890-02-23
THREE CHNCES OF TILE
How Wheeler the Proud Became
Wheeler the Fallen,
Ehsa whssleT the PFoGa Ag4la. a1d 1as1
s2sslsr tAe frss-Jza nsi2ss
tbe Cause ~ u AL

Bert Nheelsr : the young gentleman
@hOm edge Holmes sentenced 20 tae
Delrolt House Of Correcuoa Friday =
isolate hlm from female soc.sty After
Bert a&1 pol1eEed IA l4- LIS Il-stzN e
ia pleading guilty, be c0nc- l1ed u
make az aDpea. and gYs bCl1s- The
court was accord ugIy rec Queste1s o.
Wheeler attorney. :. u. Clay. ~ exc
cute the proper tgrmziltes I'D slcn
eases Judge Holmes Teq qlested Clerz
IozeK u telephone the JAl, ask
iug tlaL Wheeler be- sent over
there tor the purpose " hay-
-ng tie bond nKed up. Turnkey Lewis.
however replied that he could not
nonor sucn request by telephone.
ihen tae Judge sent over All officer,
bat Lew, would NOT give up the prs
0uer, and the return OF the Ofcer
empty handed caused a httle YGttie II
= comnOrFe str within the railing
Of tIe police court. Hackmen are not
80 palt.cu.ar. and q telephone man
date brought "a hack around 10 the
foot OI LyOn-st., with Whlrr. Into
the hack went the judge. the clerk. the
attorney, and the bOndsmen and a
dandy rg stood before the la.l n less
time than it takes % write Il. But the
nltgogenOus Lewis failed % see the
point even ia the august numerical
presence. aud declined q bring
into Juxtapos.t.On the bond and
the tree. Judge Holmes drew
up his form, slowly raised his
index finger toward the great iron
door, and n steutOTlan tones demanded /:
Bring forth our man" Lew ;, all the
while protesting that he wouldn't, did
it. The bond was quickly signed and
the once fallen cOnQuerOr of demi monde
once more stood forth Wheeler the
proud.
These fOrmalhes complied with, Mr..
Clay guIhed that II Mr.. Lewis wished
ne might detan Wheeler til Col
Bishop returned and liberated him.
WHAT said Lewis, keep man in
here after his bail bond has been signed?
Nay, nay Pauline. Prisoner, you may
60" And thus Wheeler the proud be-
came Wheeler the free.
Telegram-herald., 1890-02-23
II Adjourn ed.

No definite action was taken ut the
meeting OF the Grand Rapids township
board. Three ordinances We're pre-
sentcd. asking for franchises on Cherry
St., Lake-ave., Fuller-st. and Wealthy
ave. The ordinances provide for the
use Of any motive power desired, cx-
ccpting steam. The provisions are Of
the usual form in such ordinances, and
the limit of time specified for the COM
plotlOn of the lines j. May !, 1892. The
township board j, dcsIrous Of shorten
ing tli@ time, 4 possible. and will prob
ably insist upon this point. The rosi-
dents along the line OF the proposed
extensions are almost unanimously
favorable to the road, and are anx Gus
hat il shall bc built as soon as pO.s bic.
The board, after brief discussion, adj
iourned until O'Clock tomorrow after
noon.
Telegram-herald., 1890-02-23
TAKE WARNING
or You May Share the Fate Of o. Z
simmons

O.C. Simmons went behind the bars
at the jail, last evening, with q bad
grace, because he felt that 1t was q
blunder and not misdemcan0r tAat
put him there. lie IS the agricu.tur-
ist from Lamont who was tax to
headquarters Thursday night intoXl-
Gated furnished bail 10y his friend Frank
Damsky. but failed to make his appear
ance in the morning. The bench war
rant issued for him brought It's man
late last evening, and Turnkey Lewis
took charge of HIM.
Simmons is an honest looking fellow,
and speaks with q frankness indicative
Of honesty. He explains that when he
saw ms friend Damsky hand over 3 to
the clerk, on the evening of his arrest,
he thought it was the common assess
ment made against drunks. He sup
posed that ended the matter, and ne
pulled out for home. IS tins is sun
day, let all who make their sneak be-
fore the bencdcton, take warming
from the sad example Of o. {. sim
mons, of Lamont.
Telegram-herald., 1890-02-23
Pleasing News to Their Nc rrous
Friends

J. ". Havwar1. Wao for manr years
was iu tle drug business 20 West
BrdCe-st.. las sod 0ut ns rte 20
II. =. Wolf & CO. The tr8us took
2 ace last "Wednesday, the ns firm
taklne possess on on tlat dav wolf Il
Co. intend max many a8 cal
changes on the Interior Oi t1elru u.ace of
business u -le4 improvements are
- ha made. the SUCK 81 bo eu arzed
and fresh goods added. trus max q
tna estat. shmeut a. regards r-atn -
Iu appearance and comp p.efeEnss 1 az
sorfuent 81 goods q drug emror rn
that HIl BE- Up wt| the leaders a t1s
city. Tie ueT ETu are vrung enter
pr Sng business men Cf Grand Rapids.
ard have costs q friends M- Wolf is
g. expert lt.arn. aclsf snf foT u1srV sea =
rss rTe-cr r--on clerk for q. j.. Ae OK.
of the West DE- s-d ate7 t1r r. 3
wilson p IS Mahl, the oouBs ~ of
the uer concern. a ri tte srcc ssf
c gar frm of Mor 8 Fs1 AlTs-ne
WOLF q CO.. carry f1-I Ire r
drugs. drlrz.sf slnerles ed - ~
zoois ard ore ~ tae spec a.lss he
-9 re q Esrs.
numerous friends n p
Wof n Co..v - resssc % ear- ~
trs racert ster tsev have made and
taar ~s- tre~7 t-e b.st 81 s4c-
Cess u t1e-4 leT reltlre-
Telegram-herald., 1890-02-23

John AIngham domc sthe sol
dlers Hone. once = good sOidleraQd
now draw penson for tle loss Ct
few finger Friday temporary change
was made in johns affairs. when he
vas brought - the Iail on a warrant
for enbeEIcnon Peter Rgnnion Ient
or so.d John a lot of tools N such =
way tnat tne ownership Of the property
did not pass st once 60 AIng
Bus Alingham, Runn-on AYERS. "a ised
a sum of money hv putting these tools
n pawn. and he THINKS tas IS good
case ~ emboEIemeut AlluEham +.
Lei rat
Telegram-herald., 1890-02-23
A Comnlenhahle Idea.

Health Officer Saunders has an OK
ceiient idea in the line Of hrs duty and
iu furtherance of : he will submit a
recommendation to the Common Coun-
ell. when the smoke of the late battle
shall have blown away. 4 great deal
of sickness mas undoubtedly been
caused by people using water from
wells n the thickly populated districts
and Dr. saunders Viii recommend that
the city place one public hydTant in
each block where t IS needed, and that
the Common Council cause these dan
Cer0us wells 20 be filed I'D. I'm tn
way tho people who arc unable 20 nay
for city water viii bc provided for. and
the morts ~ among lhe poor vii. bc
greatly lesscncd.
Telegram-herald., 1890-02-23
Entered Into Rest.

Mrs. Hannah Chase Kelly, widow Of
VIM. Kelly, died on Monday last, and
was buried Tuesday, the funeral beng
held in the United Brethren Church at
Gaines. She was married about fifty
years ago, and came to Gaines, where
she has lived for fOrtv-oight years.
Since the death OF her husband, which
occurred November IA, 1876, Mrs. Kelly
has had a happy and pleasant home
with her daughter, Mrs. owen c. Bow
man. Deceased was the stepmOther of
Mrs. X. c. Sessions, of this city, and
leaves behind a large circle of friends
TO mourn her loss.
Telegram-herald., 1890-02-23
Alderman Striker

Alderman Stryker had an excellent
reason for his absence atthe cOuncillast
evening. as he is sick in bed under the
care of two physicians. The alderman
is very seriously Ill with a relapse of
the grippe. He says that he Will never
desert his post of duty while he is able
to get to the city hall. The alderman is
opposed to the submission OF the ques.
ton to a popular vote.
Telegram-herald., 1890-02-23
ATHLETIC CONTESTS.
a Fine Exhibition at the Owashtan ong
Club

The athletic exhibition given at the
OwashtanOng Club room, last evening,
was we'll attended, the gymnasium be-
ing packed with spectators.
The exercises consisted of n three
round boxing match between Sergeant
and Forbes, aud a catch-as-catch-can
wrestling match between ". Z. Beeson
and John DuntOn, which was won bv
the former. Then followed BOYS tug
OF war between Amsden. Clifford, Levi
and Marvin on one side, and I homp-
son, McCullOch, Barber and Perry on
the other. The pull was won by Thomp-
SON team. George Cauliield and Bowen
then spared three rounds. One OF the
most interesting contests of all was the
catch-as-catch-can wrestling bout be-
tween the little fellows, Perry and Nc
CullOch. Pc.ry won two out of three
falls, but the contest was a long and
close one.
W. Fl. Tradewell then gave an exhi-
bltlon of heavy dumb-bell lifting.
The Owashtanong tug of war team,
consisting of Forbes, Carroll, Hartz and
Beeson, pulled against team COM
posed Of George Dunton, Tradewell, ,
Miller and Harner. The first team
gained three inches on the drop, and
their opponents slowly regained 1t. and
1T the end OF three minutes the referee
called It dead pull.
George DuntOn and Fred stevens then
wrestled collar and elbow stvle, and
after three minutes and half DuntOn
dOwned his man.
\ sailors tug of war followed. but
one side ran all around the room with
the other.
Another exhibition Will be given this
week.
Telegram-herald., 1890-02-23

LFPsvov, Ind, Feb p o. - ~
davit N sas b7 ths dauEhter II M-s-
Randall sauBeI Belt snd oliver Lee
wsrs srrsstei Friday. charged With the
attempted assassination - Mrs Rs1dsll
during : prsysr-meatin a. her house
nssr this -'7 Monday nght Bel is
ths divorced husband - ths comp ain
f-r witness
Telegram-herald., 1890-02-23

Great rush to the drug store for The
Little Doctor in the Bottle. Peck Broth
er. buy fifty dollars worth more. Don't
faIi to try 1t, especially il YOU haven't
got over the la grippe. Price - and 50
cents per bottle.