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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14
MuERE THE MONEY GOES

From the semi annual settlement sheet
of the County Auditor with the Auditor
of State, we abstract the following data as
showing just where the money collected
as taxes goes: This is the final set
tlement for the year. From the June
collection of taxes this county pays to
the state debt fund, S3,333.73; to General
Revenue fund, S15, ,431.62; to State school
fund, Sl1 OPP 90; from Peddlers licenses,
S72.O6: total S29, ,S60l0 for all State pur-
poses This County's proportion of the
State school fund is S14,64240, leaving
S15,217.70 to be paid to the State Treas
urer.
The total amount of taxes for all pur-
poses, State, County and local, collected at
the June collection was S171, ,545.74 which
was divided as follows: County tax
S19,S5463; Poor tax, S6,5S5.52; Bridge,
S5,5l1,66; Building, Sl2,l24O9; INDECENT
Soldiers, S2,2O4.S3; Road, 81, ,663.5S; Town
ship, SS,1l029; Special and Sub-school
districts, S53, 1865; Special, S3,S73.28;
City, Town and Village, S27 7,378.S2; Total
County and local tax, S141 ,243.64; Total
tax levied for all purposes, S171, ,031.6S.
Dog tax collected, S167O0.
Delinquent tax on personal property
to the amount of 81, 2,2S9.46 was collected.
Delinquent taxes on personal property
still unpaid, S2,73l9S. Total taxes un
paid, S4O29.56. Omitted taxes collected
by action of Inquisitor, S3,597.43. You
now have in nutshell where the money
goes which is paid as taxes.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14
WEST VIRGINIA FAIR.

Attention is directed to the advertise
ment in this issue of the Tenth Annual
West Virginia Exposition and State
Fair to be held on the grounds of the as
sociation ON Wheeling Island, september
s to IL inclusive. The energy and push
of the management has been demOnstrat-
ed by the increased success of the fair
each year since its organization, and ev-
cry effort will be made and every means
brought into requisition to keep pace
with the progress of the times, and make
this exhibition in its various branches
overtower any fair heretofore held. The
management is assured of a full and
complete exhibit in every department.
An unusual interest is manifested by
breeders of stock, and in the machinery
department there will be a novel and en-
tertaining display. On Wednesday, Sep
tember 10, there will be balloon ascension
and parachute jump, a daring feat not
before witnessed in this section. Large
purses are offered, and some of the best
horses in the country are entered for the
races, and this feature will be up to the
usual high standard.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14
EQUALIZATION NOTICE.
Rules Adopted by the Board.

The Decennial County Board of Equalization
met at st. Clairsville, Ohio Monday, August 11th,
1890, and adopted the following Rules:
Rude f-All applications for change in the valua-
ton of individual property or of townships as re-
turned by the District Assessors, will be made in
writing.
Rule 2-All applicants for reduction in the vall-
alton OF their property will be required to state
who, in their opinion, have been assessed too low
in their respective townships, and that they have
served written notice on said persons of such ap-
plcatiOn.
OHUle S-No change in the valuation of individual
property will be made except upon inequality be-
ing made clearly to appear to the Board, and no
additions to individual property will be made until
after the party or parties have been notified and
given an opportunity for hearing.
Rule 4-Applications will be heard from the var
OuS townships and towns in same Except Bellaire
and Martins Ferry, beginning Monday, August
18th, 1880, as follows:
COerain and Wheeling, August IS;
Flushing and KirkwoOd, August 10;
Union and Goshen, August 20;
Somerset and Wayne, August %;
Smith and Mead, August %;
Washington and York, August %;
Richland, August &c;
Warren, August %;
Pease, August %;
Pultney August %.
Blank applications can be had at the Clerk s
office of the respective townships.
BY order of Board
S-141t r. R. BARRETT. Auditor.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

JENNIE YAHRLING, a little girl of
years of age, was playing with other little
girls near her home, in Wheeling, on Mon
day afternoon, when she was struck by a
bullet fired at random by some one, and
almost instantly expired. The ball en-
tered the neck, and with cry of Take
me to my mother" she sank down and
died. Some boys who were practicing
with with an old revolver short dis
tance away, are supposed to have fired
the shot, but they were not aware of the
execution it had accomplished until they
were placed under arrest. AS there was
no evidence to hold them they were re-
leased. 1t is sad warning against the
custom of boys being allowed to handle
firearms.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

The storm ON Saturday evening was
particularly severe in the vicinity of
New Athens and along the Wheeling
creek valley At the former place large
hailstones fell, damaging the corn badly
The barn of Harvey COovert, one mile
west of New Athens, was struck by
lightning and consumed together with
contents, including horse which could
not be forced out. The loss on the barn
is heavy. A hay stack on the farm of
Taggart Caldwell near Bannock was
burned by lightning. The subtle fluid
struck two or three places, about here
but did no damage.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

For a thorough education at the least
possible expense go to Franklin College,
New Athens, Ohio. Boarding, room, and
books, $1.S5 week. Catalogue free.
THE Farmers Alliance of jefferson
county held Convention at Richmond
last Thursday. While topics of general
interest to farmers were treated upon,
the discussion settled chiefly on the sala-
ries of county officers, and the farmers
declared their intention of seeking to
have these materially reduced. The sal
aries paid were characterized as out of
all proportion to compensation received
by others for equal work and much above
what the ability and work done by office
holders would warrant as fair and equit-
ed, and Convention declared in favor of
all fees being paid into the county treas
ury, and each officer to be paid fixed
salary, the maximum not to exceed S1200
per year with an additional fair allow
ance for clerk hire. The Legislature will
be petitioned to enact such a provision
into law. Those who are candidates
will he asked and required to answer the
following questions:
Do you favor reduction of the salaries
of county officers? Will you, if elected sign
petition to the Legislature next winter
over your official title asking that all Off
ces in Jefferson county be made salaried
offices, in which the maximum salary in
any one shall be 81 200, with compensa-
tion for clerk hire, when the service of
clerk or deputy is required? Questions
and answers will be published in the local
newspapers in order that voters may
know the standing of candidates before
the people. A direct answer, yes or no,
is required Any neutral answer will be
looked on with disfavor.
By this it will be seen that the farmers
propose to know the exact position of ev-
cry man who aspires to a county Office,
and that they intend no evasion shall
count. Although it does not say so in
words, yet the resolution conveys the
tacit inference that none need apply for
votes who will not indorse it affirmative
ly and through the public prints. But it
is doubtful whether any such scheme
will work. To exact such pledge would
be in the nature of bribe, and hence
contrary to law. 1t is said that any can
didate giving such pledge would by
law be debarred from holding an office,
and in view of this it is not probable
that any one will rush to give his assent
to the foregoing questions.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

On Thursday afternoon at Cadiz, a dis,
tressiug accident occurred which again
demonstrates the danger of allowing
children to handle firearms of any kind
Norris, the 11-year-old son of ex- -Prosecut-
ing Attorney Garvin, and Ray Merrick,
aged years, the son of Prof. Merrick, of
the Cadiz schools, were playing with a
22-caliber fobert rifle, which they thought
was not loaded Young Garvin, with the
gun pointed toward Merrick, snapped the
trigger. The gun went off, and the ball
entered the heart of the Merrick boy and
he fell dead. There were no other wit
nesses to the shooting, and young Gar
vim was so wrought up over it that he
could give no satisfactory statement in
regard to the occurrence.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

In the census figures published two
weeks ago, and which were official the
population of Washington township, was
placed at 1913. According to the books
of the enumerator the full count is 1853,
the same as ten years ago. Some mistake
occurred doubtless in the footings, which
the corrected returns will rectify.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14
DESIRABLE
FARM FOR SALE.

offer for sale the farm owned by the late Daniel
Peck, situated in Riehland township, Belmont
county, Ohio, on the National Road, one and half
miles west of st. Clairsville. The farm contains
about liz acres OF good and well-lying land; well
watered in good state Of cultivation. There is 100
acres cleared land, the balance timber; about IS
acres in grass. ON the farm Is a comfortable
dwelling house, good stable and wagon shed, and
other necessary buildings, orchard Of choice
llt tIees, apples, peaehes, pears, pllms Snlnees,
vines, consisting OF ten of the best varieties OF
fruit The farm is in an excellent neighborhOOd,
convenient to schools and, located Il Is, the
National Road, will make q very desirable and
pleasant home for family. Terms of sale will be
made reasonable. For further information call
on address the undersigned at St Clairsyille,
Ohio. OLIVIA PECK,
26-tf Executrix Of Daniel Peck decd
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

THE census returns of this county were
given to THE CHRONICLE exclusively,
yet some so-called newspapers were so
devoid of professional honor as to take
them bodily and give no credit. Happi-
ly that class was in the minority.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

ToMMIE JOHNSON, 10-year-old boy
living near Barnesville, was kicked in the
face by vicious horse on last Thursday
and it is feared his injuries are fatal. AT
least if he survives his face will be badly
disfipured.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

MARY NIKoLAUs, a girl 20 years OF
age, recently disappeared from her home
in Switzer township, Monroe county, and
at last accounts nothing had been heard
of her whereabouts. Her relatives are
greatly alarmed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

QUITE a number of persons from this
place attended camp at Cadiz on
Sunday
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14
ELECTION NOTICE.

Members of :he Belmont County Agricultural
Society are hereby notified that an election of five
Members OF the Board of Directors of said Society
at st Clalrsville, beginning at I2I, O'Clock and
closing at O'Clock T. NJ, on Wednesday, Septem-
Der 81, 1880 SI4I THEO. c. AYERS. Sec'y
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

THE road viewers and surveyor have
completed their work in locating the i'm
proved road in Warren township. Not
much change is made from the old line
and but little damage will be claimed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

GREAT preparations are being made for
Talmage's lecture at Freeport on Thurs
day of next week Excursion trains will
be run in both directions to accOmmo-
date those wishing to attend.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

THE Burr's Mills Camp-meeting began
'on Monday evening. The Epworth League
Convention will be held on Thursday, and
Saturday will be observed as Children's
Day. The meeting will close Saturday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

A MEAD township man last week tried
the water route into the great hereafter,
but was dissuaded from his purpose by
being pulled out, and is now willing to
remain in the world for awhile.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

THE Republican county executive
committee on Tuesday named the fol
lowing persons as delegates to the Judi
cial convention of this the 7th Judicial
district which meets at Wellsville on
Aug. 20 to place in nomination one Cir
cult Judge: J. B. Smith, J. G. Tallman
Bellaire; J. c. Gray, Martins Ferry; Fl
w. Baker, Barnesville; J. w. Hollings
worth, Flushing; W. B. Kirk, Morris
town; A s. Taylor, Hendrysburg; w. A
Sharon, Colerain; L. A, Welsh, Arm
strong's; G. L. Weems, J. w. Nichols, st
Clairsville; c. J. Heinlein, Bridgeport.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

THE Union Window Glass Works, OF
Bellaire, has declared a dividend of 1C
per cent.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

THE Guernsey county corn crop will be
very light. Wet and dry weather the
causes.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

THE Knights Templar of Ohio will hold
a Conclave at Toledo, August 10th. Ex-
cursion rates via the Pennsylvania Lines
See notice in this paper
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14
To CLOSE RUSINESS

As have disposed of my meat mark
ct and intend to remove, desire person
indebted to me to call and settle their &C
counts without delay.
81 2t. CHAS. G.. SCHUMACHER.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14
SALE OF BONDS !
HERE will be offered at public sale at the office
of the Commissioners of Belmont county, Ohio,
in ST. Ctairsville, at O'Clock p. NJ on

iUtSUAf, SIR ltMBtR "a, 1871,
$4,000 of Belmont County, Ohio, Bridge Bonds OF
the denominations, of s1OtO each, to bear interest
fromSeptember 1St 1890, at the rate of per cen
tum per annum, payable semfannually on the first
day of September and March. Bonds and interest
payable at the County Treasurer's Office, Belmont
county, Ohio
These Bonds will be numbered eonsecutively.
commencing with number 81 and will fall due and
become payable on the 1st day of September, 1897.
These Bonds are issued by authority of section
2S24 of the Revised Statutes of Ohio.
These Bonds will be offered in three ways:
FIRST OFFER-S1O,OOO in 10 lots, viz: Each
Bond separate in order of numbers
SECOND OFFER-S1O,OOO.
All of said Bonds will be offered in one lot of
$1,000
Said Bonds will also be offered in connection
with $4,000 Refunding Court House and Jail
Bonds.
None of said Bonds will be sold for less than the
face thereof, with any interest that may have ac-
crued thereon.
Bonds will be paid for at the County Treasurers s
office, when the same will be delivered to the pur-
chasers.
The Commissioners reserve the right to reject
any or all bids
By order of the Board of Commissioners of Bel
mont county, Ohio.
R. R. BARRETT, County Auditor
ST. Clairsville, Ohio, Aug. IL, 1890. s1+3t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

THE county paper alone gives the home
news-the news you want. 1t speaks of
people and places you know. No one can
afford to be without it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

1T is an established principle of family
economy that a county newspaper is an
indispensable necessity.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

PASSENGER travel Eastward has been
very heavy ON the b. and o. during the
last few days.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

RUFUS ROSE, the marble dealer, since
Monday answers to the name of papa
when boy calls for him.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

THE passenger travel on all railroads is
very heavy, owing to the tempting in
ducements held out to visit the summer
resorts at the seashore and in the noun
tains. The rates being reduced to min
imum, many ayailed themselves of the
opportunity to visit New York and Bos-
ton this week on account of the Grand
Army Encampment
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

STEADY work on salary is offered to
men furnishing good references by the
Guarantee Nursery Co., of Geneva, NY.
See their sad in another column.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

HENRY TARBET died in Bellaire on
Saturday morning from the effects of over
indulgence in liquor.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

THE school enumeration of Barnes
vile shows S66 children of school age-a
falling off of Al from last year.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

A FREIGHT wreck at Burr's Mills on
Saturday mashed up seven or eight cars
and delayed trains for some time.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

THE first engine and train run over the
Martins Ferry Terminal Railway made
the trip from Burlington to the bridge
on Friday with load of iron. The cars
were loaded down with men and boys
anxious to have the first ride on the new
road. All the town nearly turned out to
see the show.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

THE Fall Term of IIOpedale Normal
College opens Sept. ,. S27 pays all neceS-
Sary expenses. Liberal reductions to
club bs, and for yearly payments. Our rates
and advantages are the best in Eastern
Ohio. Write for particulars. S7-3t
Do NOT attend any college without first
sending for catalogue of SciO College.
Scio, Ohio, a well equipped and reliable
institution. Expenses very low. 81 st.
PENSIONS.
The new Pension law. approved June
9th, 1890, gives pensions to all disabled
soldiers, dependent widows of dead sol
diers, their orphans and parents. l have
received certified copy of the law, the
rules and regulations governing ap-
plications, and the legal forms, etc, for
making applications. Those desiring
pensions under this law should consult
JAMES F. .CHARLESwORTH,
Attorney
17-tf st. ClairSville, Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14
Attention, Soldiers !

Under the provisions OF the new Pension Law,
all pensioners drawing less that s. per month are
entitled to increase of not less than So nor more
that S12 per month, according 10 degree OF disahil
ity. All soldiers that have served ninety days and
are now disabled from any cause, whether received
in service or since discharge, who are dependent
on their own labor for subsistence are entitled to
pension from So to Sl2 per month, according 10
degree of disability. All unmarried widows OF
soldiers who have died from any cause are entitled
to IS per month and 81 per month for each child
under sixteen wears Of age.
am engaged In the prosecution of these claims;
have had twenty-five yeais' experience rs n claim
agent
Make no charge until the pension Is obtained,
and then only such fee rs that prescribed by the
law and paid by the government
Office near the Creek Bridge, Bridgeport, Ohio.
Call and see me. IL incOnvenient 10 call at my
Office write. giving the nature Of the case,
W. HOLLISTER.
Bridgeport, Ohio. July p 1880. 7l0u
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

TWENTY-FIVE thousand dollars worth
of county bonds are advertised in this
issue. Capitalists will do well to take
notice.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

ALREADY the turmoil among the
Democracy of this Congressional district
has begun. The Congressional Commit
tee met at Caldwell last Friday to fix
time and place for holding the Conven-
ton. September 90 was fixed as the date
but when it came to naming place, they
locked horns. Monroe and Belmont
voted for Bellaire, while Noble and Wash
ington stuck for Caldwell After bal
boting for some time without result, they
adjourned to meet at Bellaire on Friday,
when they will try it again.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

THE stockholders of the Peoples Ma
tional Bank of Barnesville, decided unan
imously to increase the capital from S75,
600 to 100000. About a year ago it was
increased from $4,000 to $4,000, and
this move is an evidence of increased
prosperity.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

THE Saltwater Farmers picnic held in
Flushing township last Saturday was an
immense affair in point ofnumbers pres
ent and in the pleasure of the occasion.
Hon. A. T. McKelvey and Hon. c. L.
Weems, of this place, were among the
speakers
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

THE Annual Reunion of the 98th o. V.
l. will take place at DennisOn and Urichs-
vile, on August 26 and 81.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

THIRTYsIX marriage licenses were is
sued in this county during July.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

WRITE to Fl. B. Parsons, Columbus
Ohio, for circular of the Normal Busi
ness College. Fall term opens Septem
Der 9. 724 3t.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

ST. CLAIRsvITLE has lady bicyclist,
and she can whirl the wheel at a pretty
lively rate.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

A HARRISON COUNTY man while now
ing recentlywas thrown from the machine
directly in front of the knives and facing
them. With rare presence of mind he
dropped his hand and arm fiat on the
ground and, as the bar came ON, he caught
it underneath and raised it over his body
thereby escaping horrible death, and
suffering only few bruises. He deserves
medal for GOODNESS in an emergency.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14
.elntn1tt Chronicle.
Town and County.

.CCoNNELLSyILLE had 116 more in
habitants in 1854 that it has now.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

THE death of Miss Nettie Carter,
daughter of Noble Carter, formerly of
this place, occurred at her home in
Combs, Arkansas, few days ago. She
was % years OF age. The announcement
of her death will be heard with regret by
many here who knew her.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

A DEMOCRATIC candidate for Sheriff
was in town last week, riding lame
mule which had its leg bandaged with
rags; across the sadie was strung an an
tiquated pair of saddle bags of the time
of George Washington. We are getting
back to times of simplicity.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14
4 NNOUNCEMENTS.
PROBATE JUDGE.
Mr.. Editor:


Please announce the name of W. r. TALBOT
of Barnesville, as candidate for nomination fOr
the office of Probate Judge, subject to the decision
of the Republican County Convention.
REPUBLICANS OF WARREN.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

MATTHEW BIGGER died at the resi-
dence of his brother-in-law, John Nc
Niece, near Bethel, ON Wednesday even
ing of last week. He had been in poor
health for several years, but ceased work
only few weeks ago. He was 20 years
of age and was unmarried. He was raised
near Warnock, resided in this county all
his life, and was known as man of ex-
emplary habits.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14
MEN WANTED

To break stone on the pike at New
Athens, Harrison county, Ohio.
8-14 4t* MCDONALD Il TIMMONS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-14

THE A. NJ. E. church will hold their
annual camp-meeting at Noonan's Grove
near Belmont beginning Sunday the 18th
and closing on Sunday the 24th of Au-
gust.