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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

Rev. J. F. CROOKS, formerly Chaplain
of the 9Sth Ohio regiment, died at his
home at Elida, Ohio, on Sunday from a
severe illness of stomach trouble induced
by wounds received at the battle of
Perryville. He was widely known and
universally beloved. None will lament
his death more sincerely than his late
comrades of the 98th.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

Mr.. FRED LoNGLEY, who has been
foreman of the Cadiz Marble Works, has
returned to this place, and is employed as
foreman of the St. Clairsville Marble and
Granite Works. Fred is an apt designer
in marble and with the chisel he has no
superior in these parts. There will be no
discount on the work turned out by him.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

THE father of VIM. Ashton, of Flush
ing township, well-known farmer of
Columbiana county, was shot and killed
while working in the field one day last
week. by man whom he refused to go
surety for on a note.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

WHY, really, Mr.. Gazette, indeed we had
no reference to you at all when we spoke
of this town containing some tough young
men. Had we for a moment thought
that you would take it so to heart, we
would then and there have excepted you
bodily, and we beg to state now that we
are truly sorry that you seemed inclined
to misapply the allusion.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

A FEUD between James Leonard and
Jos. May, of Martins Ferry, has existed
for some time, and they met on the street
on Friday night, and proceeded to have
it out. In the melee Leonard was
stabbed five times-twice in the back,
twice in the leg, and once in the abdo-
men, The wounds, though serious, are
not considered dangerous. May escaped
and at last accounts was still uncaptured.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

A RUMoR that the Wiley oil well, south
of town, came in Tuesday night and was
300 barrel gusher, caused some commo
tion on the streets yesterday morning,
but unfortunately, the story proved en-
tirely groundless.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

THERE was saloon row In Bellaire on
Saturday night on the regular approved
plan, in which several shots were fired
but unluckily none of the participants
were in the least injured.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

A NEW time card went into effect on
the B. and .. on Sunday. By it the time
of arrival and departure of trains at this
place is not changed, the main change
being faster schedule for the through
limited trains, and they are now flyers.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

G. G. WILLIAMS brown mare Frank
(2:2714) foaled a fine filly on May Sth, by
ambassador (2:25). This filly is entered
in Williams Progressive Stakes, to be
trotted in 1892, at Independence, Iowa.
1t is said to be the fastest bred colt ever
foaled in this county, and is beauty.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15
A FATAL ACCIDENT.

An accident which resulted in the death
by drowning of one lnan and the narrow
escape of dozen others occurred on the
river at Wheeling on Wednesday evening
of last week. 4 naptha yacht was re-
turning from the ball game on the Island
with a load of sixteen passengers, when
near the eastern shore of the river and
approaching the landing, the steersman
found himself unable to turn the boat so
as to bring her up all right, and before
the engine could be reversed, the boat ran
against barge and capslzed, throwing
into the water all the occupants. At the
point where the accident occurred the
water was deep and the current swift, and
the unfortunate persons were quickly
carried down the stream. Two ladies
who were among the passengers ucceeded
In clinging to the upturned boat and were
quickly rescued. Some scrambled out
unaided while others were rescued only
with the greatest effort and in uncon-
scious condition. E. W. Wells, a promi-
nent architect of the city, who was in the
stern, was the only one lost. He was
carried rapidly down stream and in
the general excitement was lost sight of
and his body has not been recovered.
Several members of the Wheeling Base
Ball team were in the boat.
The cause of the accident was after
ward developed. The dress of one of the
ladies had caught in pulley through
which the tiller rope works, and prevent
ed the rope from sliding, making all
efforts to pull it through the more futile.
LATER-The body of Mr.. Wells was
found on Monday, nearly opposite Heath
coal works, below Bellaire.
His body, though somewhat swollen, was
well preserved. A few scars were dis
on the forehead, and his clothing
was slightly torn in raising. His death
has caused general feeling of sorrow in
Wheeling, owing to the promise he gave
of a successful future. A wife and three
children are bereft.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

EDWIN BOOTH and Helena MOdjeska
appeared in the Merchant of Venice" at
Wheeling on Wednesday night of last
week. Prices were up high but the house
was filed. Hon. l.. Danford and wife,
and Walter Lewis and Miss Julia Frazier
attended from this place.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

W. F. LITTEN, Deputy Oil Inspector
at Bellaire, has been notified that he, to-
gether with his superior officer, will "git
out" on the 18th of May. Thos. c. Nc
Cormick has received the appointment
as deputy under the new Inspector.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

A SONG service was held in the NJ. E.
Church on Sunday evening which was
attended by very large congregation
Mrs Harry and Miss Blackburn, of Steu-
benville, assisted the choir and also favor
ed the audience with three choicesolos and
a duet.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

J. W. WALLER, on Thursday, was
working on stack forty feet high at
the Bellaire blast furnace. By some
means he was Jared off and fell to the
ground. He was bruised severely but no
bones were broken. Under the circum-
stances his escape fell little short of the
miraculous.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

THERE are still some delinquents on
our books upon whom we are waiting
patiently. They should remember that
it takes money to run business, and that
promises don't pay hands
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

THE Bellaire Independent entered on
the eleventh year of its age on last
Wednesday. The experience of ten
years has made it lively and bright, and
it easily catches on" to the news if Civ
en- the least bit of chance. 1t is enjoy
ing prosperity, and may it so continue,
say we.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

Mrs. ROBERT GIFFEN. living west of
Bellaire, one day last week went to work
in systematic way to destroy chicken
lice in box used as nest for Matching
chickens The box was in the COW sta
bic and wagon-shed, and she set fire to
the straw in the box, and then turned it
upside down. The fire did not stop with
the box, but when that was burned turn
ed its attention to the building, destroy
ing the shed, wagon. tools and everything
in and around. 1t is thought the lice are
all dead.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

REV. J. II, HOLLINGsHEAD of the NJ.
E. Church will deliver the Memorial
Sermon for Drummond Post, G. A r., on
the Sabbath preceding Memorial Day,
May %.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

THE German Baptists of the United
States will this year hold their annual
meetings at North Manchester, Ind, and
Warrensburg, Mo-, the last week in May.
Excursion rates via the Pennsylvania
Lines. See notice elsewhere in this paper.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15
G. AR ENTERTAINMENT.

NATIONAL SONGS, SKETCHES AND SCENES.
The G. A r. of this place will hold a
unique and interesting entertainment on
the evening of May Goth in Court House
Hall for the benefit of the Post. 1t will
comprise patriotic recitations, and the
rendering of our most popular National
songs, followed by lecture by Rev. J. H.
HOllingshead on "Our National History
in Pictures" A choice selection of one
hundred illustrations from the most noted
paintings will be produced in brilliant
colors to illustrate the most remarkable
events of our country. The sketches,
scenes and songs will tend to kindle an
enthusiastic love for country. The st.
CIairsville Glee Club will render the
patriotic songs. Prices of admission will
be so that whole families may attend
without being oppressed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

r. NJ. GORDON, of Centerville, stu
dent at the Western Theological Sem;na-
ry, Allegheny, has been sent as a mis-
sionary to Northwestern Wisconsin.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

LAST week the postmasters were direct
ed to pay particular attention to the bus
mess of their respective offices, and make
full report Of the same. The number
of letters mailed at this Office during the
week was ,459, of which the weight was
3S1a pounds. There were 81 drop letters
and 176 postal cards; IL foreign letters;
1815 pounds of third-cla matter; 80 lbs
of paid newspapers, and 100 lbs. of free
newspapers. This shows the amount of
matter actually mailed at this Office and
has no reference to the mail from star
routes and railway mail routes which
passes through this Office in reaching its
destina ton. This is remarkable good
showing as compared with other offices
in the county.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

COMPLIMENTS, when smeared on mean
nothing-yet some enjoy being daubed
with smooth sayings, and others delight
in doing it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15
THE NJ. E. CONCERT.

All who attended the concert at the
the NJ. E. Church on Friday evening, en-
joyed musical treat of merit, such as is
rarely our fortune to listen to in this
place The programme as published last
week was carried out in full and with
such additions as the enthusiasm of the
audience demanded. a large audience
was present, compimenting both the
management of the concert and the per-
formers. A New England Cabinet Grand
Piano in oak was furnished for the oc-
casion by the well known music house of
C. A House, of Wheeling, and the fine
tone of the instrument under the skillful
fingers of Mrs. Harry and Miss Black
burn added much to the pleasure of the
evening. The execution of each part of
the programme was warmly applauded
and Mrs. Harry, Miss Claire Simpson,
and Mrs. Jessie Carroll responded to en-
cores, and a request for another vocal
solo by Miss Blackburn was denied only
owing to absence of music. The rich,
sweet, trained voice was clearly shown in
the soprano solos rendered by Mrs. Harry,
and that her vocal powers were appreci-
ated by the audience was manifest.
Miss Blackburn exhibited her skill in
an instrumental solo, and also sang
contralto solo entitled "The Gipsies,"
and her entire performance demonstrate
o5 har obi n
Miss Simpsons rendition of her reclta-
tions and selections was given in clear
voice and with an easy air which won for
her the plaudits of her hearers.
Mrs. Jessie Carroll also added much
to the programme, singing with her usu-
al vivacity and zest.
About $40 were realized by the ladies
as the net proceeds of the entertainment
ENUMERATORS OF BELMONT co.
Supervisor Wood, of this District, has
appointed the following Enumerators for
Belmont county, and they have been con-
firmed by the Superintendent OF Census
at Washington:
Flushing Flushing precinct, John
A. Morris; Belmont Ridge precinct, VIM.
F. Hays.
Goshen-Belmont precinct, Robert W.
Bone; Goshen precinct, Il. L. Hicks.
KirkwOod- -Hendrysburg precinct, W.
l. Clark; Sewellsvilie pre-, Elmer Hibbs.
Mead-JOseph \. Carle.
Pease-Vlllage of Bridgeport, John W. |
Stuff; Bridgeport pre-, (outside of town |
VIM r. Thompson; Martins Ferry prec.,
Richard W. Taylor; Martins Ferry, 1st |
ward, Theodore Snodgrass; I'd ward. Chas. |
H. Morris; Sd ward, Albert W. Harris.
Pultney prec., Albert Ross
Johnson; West Wheeling pre-, Miss Lib
bic E. Steele; Bellaire City, LIST ward, |
Frank S. Mason; I'd ward, James W. Cor
bett; Sd ward, John W. Hawkins; 4th
ward, VIM. Frank Litten; 9TH ward, Or |
IandO p. Mason.
Richland-East division, VIM. H. Nc
Mahon; west division, Elmer E. Cleyin
ger.
Smith-Abner Wilkinson.
SOmerSet-BoStOn pre-, Jos. W. Chap |
pell; Somerset prec., Thomas Wilson.
Union-Lewis G. Hare.
Warren-Town of Barnesville, John ID. |
Talbot; outside of Barn eSville, Joshua
Devices.
Washington-Jacob D. Perkins.
Wayne-Philip L. King.
Wheeling g-Malcom f. McCracken.
York-Wm. F. Green.
The name of the fortunate applicant |
from Colerain, FOR some reason, was not |
included in the list.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

NEWMAN B. HELsLEY, living a short
distance from Bellaire, died on Thurs
day, aged 48 years. He was a member of
the Presbyterian Church.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

CHARLES DORMAN was arrested last
week on the charge of seducing Clara
Selby, of West Wheeling. He had a hear
ing before Squire Howell, of Bridgeport,
whe held him under $1,000 bond. After
lying in Jail day or two he came to the
conclusion that the most honorable way
out of the difficulty was the easiest way,
and accordingly married the girl he
wronged
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

THOMAS FOSTER, a resident of Center
vile, died after two weeks of intense
suffering at his home in that place on
Sabbath from blood-poison, caused by
carbuncleS with which he was afflicted on
various parts of the body, aged about 60
years. A wife is bereft by his death
He was member of the NJ. p Church
and was an exemplary citizen. The
funeral occurred on Monday. Interment
at Concord cemetery.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

REV. IRA Hicks may go head. His
predictions of storms and rains from the
10th to 14th have been strictly verified.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

THERE was freight wreck at the cat
tie pens in Bellaire on Saturday morning
early. A new engineer jammed his train
in all in heap, turning over the engine
and splintering 8 cars of mechandise, The
wreck blockedin the st. Clairsville train,
and no mail was received at this place
over the b. and o. until $3.50 o'clock in
the afternoon. 1t took twelve or fifteen
hours to clear away the wreckage.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15
THE following named persons receive

THE following named persons received
certificates at the last teachers examina
tion held at GAINESVILLE, May 3:
For Ta0o Years-S G. Bell, Charles E.
Berry, J. o. Porterfield. j. B. Shouse and
Mrs. Clara Morrison, primary.
For one YeGT-Elmer G. Harris, J. c.
Hicks, J. A. Jeffers, ]. d. Loper, H. D.
Porterfield, J. NJ. Phillips, H. S. Thomp-
son and Emma Montgomery.
Whole number examined, 80.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

a COLLECTION of all the newspapers,
magazines and periodicals published in
the United States viii be gathered by
Census Commissioner Porter to serve as
memorial of the development of Amer
ican enterprise in the dissemination of
news and literature.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

CHARLES SCHUMAKER has at his meat
market hen egg which is curiosity as
to size, measuring in circumference and
615 inches.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

PLENTY of 'wetness" is predicted for
this summer as natural subsequent to
the winter which we did live through.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

IT is reported that considerable damage
was done at Hopedale, Harrison county
and vicinity, by the storm of last Satur
day.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

A FISH weighing II pounds was caught
in the river at West Wheeling on Sun
day. This is not told on oath.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

A FREIGHT train broke in two near
Lewis Mills on Friday, and the two sec
tions afterward collided. Trains were
DELAYED some hours.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

A LARGE amount of lumber for the
new hotel is being received and placed on
the ground ready for use.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

CARPET EXHIBITOR-A wonderful in
vention. Call and see it at
5-S2t B. II. JOIINSTON'S,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

PEOPLE along the river are already
beginning to take up their summer resi-
dence at Moundsville.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

J. w. SHANNON, Esq, has erected a
new and neat looking stable in the rear of
his residence on west Main street.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

BEET SEED-Red and Yellow Mangel
Wurzel Beet for cows; best milk -produc-
ing food, and cheapest.
58-2t GEO. JEPSoN.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

THE Newman clock works at Bridge
port will give employment to 125 hands,
including twenty or thirty girls.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

THos. SWEENEY, one of the pioneer
manufacturers of Wheeling, died on Fri
day, at the age of 81 years. He had al
ways been active in the business inter
ests of his city, and at one time repre-
sented Ohio county in the Virginia Leg
islature
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

A TEACHERS examination will be held
in Bridgeport on next Saturday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

Patterson & Sons, "the drug
gists," have received their
Spring stock of Ready Mixed
Paints, White Lead, Linseed
Oil, Varnishes, Brushes, Win
dow Glass, Alabastine, and
Painters Supplies generally.
Their goods are of the best
quality, and are offered at
very low prices. You are in
vited to call for prices.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15
Town and County.

THE storm on Saturday evening demon
stratedits force at several different points
in the county, but its work served more
to terrify than to destroy property, or en-
danger life. Near the Wheeling Greek
Coal Works patch of trees in the center
of wood were torn up bodily and other
isolated instances of its fury were shown.
AT Bridgeport trees were blown down
and one or two roofs taken off and small
out-buildings demolished. At Bellaire, a
tent over merry gO-round' was blown
down while filled with people, causing
much commotion and not few bruises,
but no serious injury to any one. Trees
were uprooted in the vicinity of Flushing
and fences knocked helter skelter Over
in Harrison county the storm much re-
sembled tornado. Itstarted about four
miles west of Cadiz and blew down three
or four houses, barn, leveled orchards,
carried away miles of fences and in short
destroyed about every thing in its track
which was about four miles long and two
hundred yards in width.
WE received last week too late for pub
ication more extended notice than was
given in our local correspondence con-
cerning the death of Mrs. VIM. Dunbar,
of Uniontown, and now append the fol
lowing facts to what was then said. She
was born and raised in Uniontown and
there resided all her life, 81 years. For
forty eight years she shared the burdens
of life with her husband and was the
mother of eight children, four of whom
preceded her to the grave. Her religious
fellowship was cast with the U. P. Church
of which she was long devoted member,
and her death is serious loss to her
family and the community as we'll
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15
SHERIFF0S SALE.
Belmont Common Pleas.

rs.
Isaac n. Hardesty, ct al, Defendants.
Pursuant to an order of sale in partition in the
from the Court of Common Pleas of Belmont
county, Ohio will offer for sale at public auction,
upon the premises on
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-05-15

IHE death OF Mrs. CaSSallne Grafton
occurred at the house of her brother, Mr..
Henry Daniels, near Bruce Station, on
the Sth inst. in the SOth year of her age.
She was born in Louden county, Va, and
in the lifetime of Mr.. Grafton lived near
Steubenville, where she and her huS-
band were well known for their activity
in church work, and every thing relating
to the welfare of the community. After
his death she made her home with her
brother, and became one of the leading
spirits in the organization of the church
at Bannock, and in the building of the
new Presbyterian church there. To this
she gave freely of her money and her in
fiuence, and the success of that move
ment was owing in great measure to
her energy. The funeral took place on
Saturday last from the Bannock church,
and was largely attended by neighbors
and friends. Interment at Plainfield
IN another column of this paper will
be found the display advertisement of
the ST. Clairsville Marble and Granite
Works, Henry B. Close, proprietor. The
works will maintain their former high
standard in all departments of the busi
ness. Their stock of marble and granite
is from the most reliable Eastern dealers
and exporters, and for purity and quality
it cannot be excelled. New designs are
constantly being received, and special de-
signs will be furnished when desired.
None but skilled workmen are employed,
and it is guaranteed that every job sent
out from the works will be equal if not
superior to. the work of other estab-
lishments. A call at the works in st.
Clairsville will satisfy any one that there
is to be no retrogression in quality or
workmanship.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-23
A LEGISLATIVE VICE.

Senator Hiscock now comes to the front
with an explanation regarding that bill for
making nearly every kind of negotiable
security known to the money market basis
for national bank circulation, that be intro
duced it ''by request" That is, the Sena-
tor has been indulging in the shallow and
cheap legislative vice of introducing bill
concerning the character of which he is alike
ignorant and careless, for the exquisite
reason that some one asked him to.
When legislator introduces a bill the
constitutional and legitimate understanding
is that he proposes that the bill shall be
enacted. 1t is true that for many years our
statesmen have been practicing the thread
bare humbug of introducing bills that they
did not intend to have passed, but only in
troduced for the purposes of cheap cam
for the present time to witness the
phenomenon of grave legislator in
Producing the most astonishing legislative
proposals just because some one asked him
to. Senator Hiscock is not the sole offender
in this respect. Other even more remark
to the public attention. The public would
have no right to be surprised if bill should
be drawn up re-enacting Herod's law for
putting to death every male child in the
land, that some active and popular legislator
should be found to send it in without read
ing it, and to take refuge afterward in the
excuse that it was done ''by request"
OF course Legislators who do that sort of
thing can have no idea of the real obliga-
tions that rest upon public representative.
1t is that and similar practices which hamper
the calendars Of both Houses with stacks of
legislative rubbish. Lawmakers should be
given little primary lesson in their duties
by making them understand that they are
responsible for the bills which they intro
duce.