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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31

REV. MEEK, of Irondale, while going
home from church, last Friday evening,
was thrown from his horse by the ami
mails stumbling and falling. He was
flung violently over the horses head, and
badly bruised about the head and face.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31
change of rime on the Northern.

The 1870 A. NJ. train on the Northern
now leaves at l:25, or five minutes earli-
er. This is one minute after 12 by local
time. Connection is made with the C.,
Z. and W. train north, at Barton, instead
of, as heretofore, at the Junction.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31

PROF. r. Z. LEE, a student of Hampton
College, is giving interesting and we'll
attended lectures at different places in
this vicinity. His lectures are illustrat-
ed with panoramic views, and he is assis-
ted in the entertainment by jubilee
singers
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31
AUGUST.
The Democratic County Convention
was held at Martins Ferry.

was held at Martins Ferry.
Deaths-Captain U. 5. Holloway, Q
Flushing; Joseph Ault; Isaac Iddings, {
near East Richland; Abbie Darrah FaW
cett.
The Teachers Institute closed. 1t wa
decided to hold it next year here.
The Harvest Home Picnic at Ste yart'
Grove was a great success.
George Keyser was killed by VIM. Brad
ford at Bellaire
Charles Rowles, of Jacobsb urg, wa
killed while hunting.
SEPTEMBER.
The contract for the new st. Clairsvill
electric light plant was let.
Belmont Republicans nominate thei
county ticket at St. Clairsville.
Election precincts were divided in &C
cOrdanee with the new law.
Deaths-Mrs Elizabeth Tallman, AM
Thompson; F. B. Ferrell and Mrs. Zim
norman, of this place; VIM. Warnock
Sr., of Warnock; and John Bumgarner
of Chicago
New books were adopted by the Town
ship Board of Education.
OCTOBER.
Governor Campbell spoke at the st.
Clairsville Fair.
Jacob Boggs fell under an engine at
Flushing and was killed.
Henry w. Carroll, Deputy Postmaster
and Township Treasurer, went to Kan
sas City to live.
The st. Clairsville Fair was held.
General Hastings, of Pennsylvania, ad
dressed big meeting in this place.
Major Mckinley held big meetings at
Barnesville, b ellare and E;nayille.
NOVEMBER.
The whole Republican county ticket
elected by large majorities.
Deaths Henry BEEN, Sr., aged 70; Jos.
Brown, Sr, of Flushing, aged 81; Mrs. L..
C. Neiswanger, at Mountain Grove, Mo-;
l. N. Hardesty at Barton.
Arrangements were completed for a
lecture course at st. Clairsville.
A fire at Harrisville burned the store
of J. NJ. Adams, entailing a serious loss.
Howard Cordner and Sadie M'Clella nd
married.
Hotel Berwick burned at Cambridge.
Ed. T. Coil tried for obtaining proper
ty under false pretenses, was acquitted.
Union Window Glass works at Bellaire
burned.
DECEMBER.
Albert Neff, of Warnock, met with
serious accident.
The new street electric light was turn
ed ON.
The month characterized by fine
weather.
Mrs. Jessie Carroll left to join her hus-
band at Kansas City. Miss Rena Ferrell
takes her place in the public ~NhOols.
A green Christmas.
Deaths-St. Clair Morgan dropped dead
in the Presbyterian church; DR.. George
A. Close, at Bellaire; Mrs. Margaret Hin
kle and Miss Sarah Hinkle; S. c. Hilles,
Of Barnesville; Mrs. Josiah Merritt; John
Kidd was killed by fall of dirt in
4 mine at st. Clairsville Junction; q.
H. Arick died suddenly of heart failure;
J. NJ Lynn, of Morristown;B. NJ. Blocher.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31

One or two hours elapsed Tuesday
evening before the street lights were
turned on, and the darkness was of that
intense nature that Can be felt. A break
in the circuit cansed the delay.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31

A MAN, the lost heir to S25OOOO turned
up in Wheeling few days ago dead
broke. In applying for assistance his
identity was discovered.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31

CONGRESSMAN J. ID. TAYLOR is again
a papa" hich may in measure account
for the fact of his absence from Wash
ington thus far this session.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31
The New Lights.

The work of putting in the new electric
light burners is going on rapidly, a large
number of stores, offices, and residences
being already fitted up. If there were
absolute certainty of Councils action,
many more of the lamps would be taken.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31

THE Sunday School Institute of the st
Cl"irsville Presbytery held two days
session in the First Presbyterian church
at Bellaire, beginning Wednesday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31
School closed with a contest.


St Clairsyille decided by special cleo
iteh to erect an electric light plant.
The new Presbyterian church at Rock
hill dedicated.
Deaths-John Danford, of Bright's dis
ease; Moses Boggs, of Warnock; VIM.
Lee Denham, of Barton.
Professor and Mrs. Walter Mitchell
resigned from positions in the public
schools.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. r. Bumgarner ceIe-
brated the fiftieth anniversary of their
marriage.
John Turks residence east of town
was burned.
Robert Watt and Miss Mary Lewis, of
Barnesyille, were married.
A boiler blew up at Martins Ferry
killing one man.
Marriage of j. Harry Boroff and Miss
Ora Vancuren.
JULY.
st. Clairsville held grand Fourth of
July celebration.
Eugene L. Israel was badly injured by
a vicious horse.
A young man named Neptune, of near
Pitcher, was killed by horse.
The Epworth Park Assembly held its
first session at Burr's Mills.
The Belmont County Teachers Insti
tue began its annual session at st
Cla;rsville.
Benjamin F. Barkhurst died aged 70.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31

WHEELING is a great place for dia-
monds. The Register thinks that the val
ue of those owned by private individuals
is over half million dollars.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31

THE First National Bank rooms at
Bridgeport have been handsomely refit-
ted.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31

Hon. d. d. TAYLOR, of Guernsey
county, has withdrawn from the contest
for Speaker of the House.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31

SENATOR NICHOLS has in his possession
number of the State Agricultural re-
ports, a copy of which will be given to
those calling at his office.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31

ROBERT LAsHLEY and Miss Jennie
Piper, both former citizens of this county,
were married at Miss Piper's home in
Cleveland, Tuesday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31

THE Township Trustees held a meet
ing at the Clerks Office on Saturday. Ex-
cept signing single order, no business
was done.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31

j. I. HANEs, of Martins Ferry, was
presented with gold headed cane by the
employees of his marble shep on Christmas
eve.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31

A BOY at Bellaire was shot in the head
Friday by the accidental discharge of a
Flobert rifle, but not seriously hurt.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31

REV. J. G. HENCH, a former resident OF
this county, late of Fairchance, Penn, is
reported to have mysteriously disap-
peared.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31

THE public schools of Ohio in 1890 cost
$40, 49,, ,246-a rate per capita of almost
So for every man, woman and child in
the Buckeye State.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31

New patterns of Wall Paper for Fall
trade just in. Remnants at less than
cost, GRASSLAND Bros. Drug Store. If
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31

LADIES can get furnished rooms at
Franklin College for 30 cents per week
an example of the low rates there. Next
term begins January 3.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31

DR.. A. j. HEINLEIN, of Bridgeport,
left Monday for Columbus, where he will
practice his profession.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31

THE town of Bluefield, in Pocahontas
county, W. Va, was almost entirely
destroyed by fire on the night of the 10Th
inst.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31

How DID your head feel the morning
after Christmas?
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31

THE agent of the Adams Express Com
pany at Washington, Pa, was knocked
down and rob'H1 of 800, Tuesday night
He had just deposited S21O0.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31

AN OK weighing 23O0 pounds, live
weight, was recently killed in Cambridge.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31
RATES OF ADVERTISING

One square one Insertion. ......Si
Each subsequent Insertion. ...........
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Local advertising 10 cts. per line for first insel
ton, and cts for each additional Insertion.
Rates for commercial advertising furnished o.
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All kinds of Job Printing done at reasc
bic rates. Estimates furnished.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31
INTERESTING SHORT BITS.
Newsy Items Gathered from Town
and Country.
Melange Dished Up for All
Readers.

Tomorrow you must date your letter
1882"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31

THE Treasurers Office is again place
of frequent, if not popular resort.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31
The colored folks held a festiual a.

The cOlored folks held a festival at the
Court House Hall Tuesday night at
which turkey was raflled off. Andrew
Cellar held the lucky number, and drew
the fowl
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31

Subscription, ST. Per Year in Advance,
IL not paid within the year 20 per cent will be
added for each year il remains unpaid.
OFFIcE-North Sugar Street, on street leading
10 the ST. c. & y. X. K. Depot.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-10-23
The South ern Republics.

The advices from Brazil received In New
York are now more satisfactory than they
formerly were. as dispatches can be transmit
ted by the new cable that connects the cast
ern Brazilian scaboard with the United States.
1t is reported from Rio de Janeiro that tho mp
prehension that President Fonsocas illness
would end fatally has been relieved. aud that
there has recently been marked improve
mcnt in the state of his health. The adherents
OF tho Government recognize how i'm portnnt
It is TO the interests and tho peace Of Brazil
that tho present President should continue to
hold Office for time yet
The Government OF Uruguay has been able
to maintain order since the Quclling of the re-
volt in MontevdeO on the 18th OF October.
That city IL under martial law. and the leaders
Of the revolt have been killed or in arrest or
are fugitves. President Obes has taken all
The state, OF things in tho Argentine Re-
Pelligrini holds the army in readiness for an
under existing circumstances Of tho two
leading candidates for tho Presidency has
intensified the popular excitement
Tho elections for members Of the Congress
of Chilli wero held last Sunday. Tho Liberals
are assured OF the Senate. and the Liberal
party will have majority in the Chamber Of
Deputies.
The Government Of Salvador has failed to
though the maintenance Of peace between
Salvador and Honduras is assured by the for
nal signing Of the new treaty. The recently
elected Presidents of Honduras and Salvador
will be inuugurated next month.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-10-23
Mr.. Boody and Mr.. Meyer speak In Favor
Of Another East River Bridge.


The rival candidates for Mayor OF Brooklyn
met each other for the first time at q mass
meeting held last night in the Labor Lyceum
in Myrtle street. Willamsburgh. The meeting
was arranged by the Citizens Bridge Commit
tee. organized last spring for the purpose Of
connecting the Eastern district OF Brooklyn
with New York by a bridge
ExJudge George H. Fisher presided and In
troduced the speakers. Among those on the
platform when the meeting was called to or
der were light ng Joe" Aspinwall. Senator
McCarden and Edward H. Schleuber. his oppo-
nent In the Fourt district. Corporation Coun-
sci Almet F. jerks. Civil Juttice New. and As.
semblyman l. F. Quigley.
Mr.. Boody arrived later and few moments
before Mr.. Meyer Each Of the candidates was
we'll received. They bowed and smiled at each
othey cordially. but sat on opposite sides Of
the platform.
Mr. Fisher made the first address. explain
upon all good citizens to work for its
furtherance; Mr.; Aspinall; Senator McCar-
rem. and Mr.. Schleuter followed. and then
political aspirations were successful or not he
would work for the bridge in the belief that is
WAS necessity. Tho necessity became moro
sspparent each day. Then Mr. Body said that
but as private Citizen for the good OF the
city. He thought tine bridge should be built
at once. He had attended two other meetings
and he wished, the four could he massed to-
gether SO that he might ask great crowd to
work for the bridge.
resolutions were adopted favoring. the bridge
scheme and tho meeting adjourned.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-10-23
TO PLEASE TIE YACHTSMEN,
Tho New York Yacht Club VIII hull,
Stations AlOpE the sound.

The fifth general meeting Of the New York
Yacht Club for this year was held last evening
at the club house. 81 Madison avenue Tho
meeting was Of special interest because OF an
| action on the part OF the club in the matter Of
establishing club houses and floats for the
convenience Of yachtsmen cruising up the
Sound.
The club has had u standing Committee on
Sites which has considered the building Of u
large summer club house near this city. but
last winter the idea Of establishing number
Of small club houses like the one Mt Newport
was advanced and met with such favor that
Committee on Floats as It was called. with
Commodore Gerry as Chairman. was appoint
report o. Tie on Sites read by
Frank Robinson, endorsed the scheme Of the
Shelter Island. Vineyard Haven. and White.
at os9 ea ssS at '9 sio6 G fur
niture for each station SO, and f2r services Of
can be built on Norris " hart. at Shelter Island
site be Hs n nSir ns wGSss
lease Of the easterly end Of the Long Island
nothing definite has been decided upon. but
there IS no no, doubt n, about there being station
Cove. Bay Ridge. and New Bsaford-Lu the
for 5 Houses not at these the pos 10y
shs Assssat"P sa % ~
Atlantic Yacht Club has a fine club house and
anchorage. which It opens in regatta week to
Tor New Bediord. the New Bedford Yacht CUB
extends the hospitality Of its club house and
EFT a Ss SH se1 hsases Is to have them
rooms; TELEPHONE. mail facilities. and other
adopted 9 resolution authorizing the Gommo-
stations. and floats. with power to, construct
e Est ks Sy@ M lsss %sst fss
street. and Newport. The committee consists Of
tho and a. SSs5s e the su
TSnaSn: jK TueE iSa ,ty1tsyard hsvsR.
!; .,i k%SSins%en. t9E Shelter fsand i was
oVsr the a res S sttons
The by laws of the club We're changed to con-
form to the new plan. and $4,000 was appro-
Communication was, read from Rear Ad:
is Book sent to the u na w! ks
gatta Committee reported that oyer fifty sill
SON en In value Nearly s4uoo are
being made.
nominating committee was appointed as
follows: Yacht owners. James b. Smith of
the. ,sloop, Pocohontas. Rutherfnrd Stuyvesant
steamer Oneida. Ogden Goelet Of the schooner
Norseman. and Lloyd Phoenix Of the
Platt. A. N. Cahoome. j. G. Barron. F. NJ.
Croniss, and stenhen Peabod The auditing
HouGhton. and Joseph Sterling,
Resolutions, on the death Of Edward Burgess
were adopted. copy will be framed and
and another copy will be SO mt to Mrs. Burgess
The new members elected are: David II.
Cbas. Albert Prince. II. s: 3. Borden. .Fredor.
lex Munroe. H: Maitland Kersey. J. N MAG
French. r. A. Mcintyre. Motion H.. Forrest. NJ. |
p. John p. Wing. ]. Morgan Wing. and L
Stewart Wing
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-10-23

2. Redmond. as Loyalty as he had followed MI
Parnell.
LONDON. Oct. 22-SIiss Anna Parnel sister
OF the late Mr.. Parnell. writes a letter to the
press in which she expresses her disbelief in
the sincerity Of Liheralst professions OF q de-
Parnell declares that ever since the perpetra-
ton Of the Phoenix Park murders she has been
frightened at the tendency among n certain
class of Irish politicians to adopt an attitude OF
servilty toward England. and TO contribute to
the monrstEous growth Of tho dladstone boom.
vention to-day that John L. Redmond
stood no chance OF being elected from Cork.
unless the Tories should Withdraw their
candidate. and support Redmond. He also
advised the farmers to ignore both the Ash.
bourne act and the Balfour Land Purchase act
Dillon said that when Irishmen had obtained
control of tho country. the iarmerss, would get
Wero possible under EnGlish rule.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-10-23
Gave the Check Only for Eject.

When Annie Naylor married Butcher Henry
Miller OF Havemcyer and Hope streets. Will
liamsburgh. a month ago. check from her
mother for $500 was among the wedding gifts
The check was not dated and Mrs. Naylor
told her daughter she wished her to date it
and draw the money when sho needed it. Mrs.
Miller needed the money last week. but learned
She had qnarrellcd with her mother
aud supposed that the stoppage OF the
check was the result. Mrs. Miller took
tho ehccl; to Lawyer II. d. Davis
Of 81 Lee avenue and Instructed him to sue
her mothor for. the $500. Yesterday Mrs. Mil
Ter applied at thu Leo Avenue Police Court for
a warrant for Mr.. Dayiss arrest for stealing
the check., Ny. Davis IS confined to his ROOMS
with cold. He could not got to his office
when Mrs, Miller demanded tho return OF the
check Mr. Davis said last night that ho told
Mrs. Miller she could not win the suit. Her
mother had never intended that tho check
should be presented for payment and had only
placed 1t among tho wedding gifts for effect.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-10-23
TROTT1NG At INDEPENDENCE
AllertoA and Other Cracks FAN 20 Lower
Their Records.

INDEPENDENCE. Ia. Oct. pa strong south
wind prevented record breaking to-day. The
day was cold and by the tmo the horses had
fought the elements to the turn there was lit
Ito speed left in them with which TO finish.
Allerton. to beat his record OF 2:O9s. failed to
mako his mark. He scored down rapidly and
was sent away at his best clip. He trotted tho
mile without skip. but the weather was
against him. and he could only succeed in
stopping the watches at 2:1Ok.
The PAGER Roy Wilkes. 2:0Ss. with his owner.
L. A. Davies as driver started to beat his
mark. But tho speed was not in him. and he
only made 2:12 His owner claimed It was oil
the fault q the, runner. and took another
did a second better. coming. under the
wire in 2:1l.. Robert Rysdyk. by William Rys-
dyk. who looks and acts like another Alerton,
WINS sent against his mark Of PA: md trotted
class races were won in straight heats without
contest. Clinker. r.. who obtained a record Of
2:25,s ut this meeting. lowered his mark IN
seconds in the SECOND heat The $50 pace
the fastest in 2:2OA. Summarizes:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-10-23

The nal and special bouts of the Loriiard Athletic
Clubs annual boxing tournament were decided last
evening at WOods's Hail. Jersey City.
Bantam Glass, lOj Pounds X. Wilson. Scottish.
American A. c.. won from H. Boyle, Pastime A. C.. by
default
Feather.weight Class. 1l6 Pounds-J. G.ennaw
Brooklyn A. c.. was beaten by j. Norton. Clinton A. c.
Second bout. between D. Connors. A.
c.. and j. McKeck. olympian A. O.. WAS won by Nc
keck. D. Connors. Scottish-Anlerican A. c., and J.
Norton clinton O., doomed Up for the honors IN the
Special Class l2b Pounds. Duckwietx. browns.
Vile lost to N Leary Lorillard A. g. Final bout
between n. l.eary, Lorillard A. G. and E. Listman,
Oympian A. g. listman won. Leary obtained second
prize.
Light.weight Glass 1875 Pounds-The opening bout
Holmes, Greenwich A. C. Tie Judges decided on Jack
son. g. jackson. Palmetto A. C.. having broken both
his hands IN the preceding light Was unable to meet H.
Grote, West Side A. e. IN the nal bout According to
the rules was necessary for to step into the
ring with Grote III order to win second prize.
special Bouts--Mr. Lane. Lorillari a. e., and J.
Hartnet Gable O.. were matched for four rounds at
refused TO light Thercupon the committee suggested.
"anything In pinch" and j. Spence. n cubInate or
Lane. was substituted. Lane won.
The second special bout of four rounds was between
William BurdOck. Lorillard A. o.. and T.. TOrpey.
HoboEen A. g. The Judges agreed on Torpey a. the
winner,
With the exception Of Dave Entwistis Scottish.
American A. g.. none OF the entered in the 145-
pound class got to weight and tho event declared
OF.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-10-23
saPpe gssS In The syents

ssurprising speed In the short-distance events.
f or s RE- been Performins similar service
Tered an objection against the pacing. Mana
9er Eek interviewed tho young Scotchman
ana convinced him that he could not cover the
requisite i.3O0 miles. and he retired with SOB
t m,,es TO his credit. He Joined tho short-dis-
~ The scoring is not as perfect as It might be.
inc laps are scored on the dials. but no check
kept on them, the sheet writer's merely
boys in charge OF the machines forgcts
TO TO- 81 score na q lap for a rider that lap Ia
was proven Ivy. nm incident on Wedncs-
Hny.. 4 SUN reporter was seeking to ascertain
Martins laps at the close OF the hour. Martin
made two laps while the reporters eye was on
i f,uer.s score was busily engaged chatting with
inc other scorers and did not ring up the cir
CUTS. Another instance OF careless work came
70 light last night when one Of the dial
keepers was discovered ringing up Schocks
iiaaps on Robb's dial. Tho system. regarding
the employment OF scorers Is a bad ono: The
mon are paid So for n turn OF eight hours.
Ihey can stay on for as many consecutive
turns as they wish. Mnny thus score for six
teen hours on a stretch. and In their tired con-
aition arc naturally apt to overlook laps and
make errors.
Lumsden Is circulating story that he was
druGged on the second day. As he was never
dangerous IN che race his tale Is scoffad at.
The l o'clock score was.