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The Iola register., 1891-10-16

There can be nothing in this world
tnat Is better than youth. Every time
an OLD man sees anything that pleases
MN ne says 1t reminds him OF the time
when he was young.
The Iola register., 1891-10-16

A mans action cannot iniure his
Sife's good name: woman carries the
reputation OF her husband with her.
We have noticed that the more i'm
probable and lhopeless an ambition is
The more energy fool will put in 1t.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-11-26
THE DIFFERENCE
Between tie First Thanksgiving and


Thanksgiving is certainly quite differ
emily observed to-day from whhat it was
when the day was first originated among
the Puritans. Then it was day of true
thanksgiving prayer. The people re-
paired to their churches and returned
thanks to Almighty God for life and
health, for the benefcent gift of sufficient
to keep the wolf from the door, for pro-
lection from the Indians and other foes.
Then it loas day of thanksgiving. What
is it now? When we now think of
Thanksgiving, we also think of the din
ner. We think of it as day of feast
ing, day of enjoyment, without a
thought as to the source from whence
our enjoyment comes If ever the day
meant what the name implies, and no
doubt it did at first, the significance of
the name has long since departed. 1t is
now merely holiday, and feast day,
and its name is in reality a misnOmer to
the great majority of people 1t still
does some good, no doubt, in giving a
day of recreation to toiling thousands,
but we fail to see how it can be day
of thanksgiving when people make it
day of excesses in eating and drinking?
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-11-26
Coil Acquitted.

On Saturday the Jury in the case of
the State against Edward t. Coil, brought
in a verdict of not guilty. Coil was on
trial for obtaining property under false
pretenses. 1t will be remembered that
last summer Coil bought stock from G..
5. Latham, Of Flushing township, to the
amount of $500, and gave in payment a
check for that amount on Il Cadiz bank.
When the check was presented for pay
ment the bearer was informed that Coil
had no money there. Sometime after
ward Coil was arrested and lodged in
Jail on the above charge, and later was
indicted At his trial the Cashier of the
bank testifying that he had allowed Coil
to overdraw his account, and such being
true, the case presented the view that Coil
may have drawn the check with no
wrong intentions, although his subse-
quent actions were rather suspicious
The defendant himself presented on his
examination plausible explanation of
of the whole matter. Coils friends are
overjoyed at his acquittal, while some can
be found who think otherwise.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-11-26
SEVERAL SHORT STORIES.
The stygian Darkness Turned Into
Light.
st. Clairsville Witnesses the Working OF
Her New Lighting System on
Sunday Night Other
News.

The electric lights were turned on for
lighting purposes for the first time on
Sunday night On Saturday afternoon
they were tested for short time, but
some imperfectiOns in the working OF the
machinery, delayed further lighting until
Sunday night. The globes, which are
used as protection for the carbons, had
not arrived, ha ying been lost i'll shipment,
and owing to the strong wind blowing,
some of the lamps refused to burn.
However, those that did burn gave
brilliant light, and when everything is In
order, St. Clairsville will have the best
light of any town in the State. The
carbons used are fiat, the usual carbon
being round, and offer on that account
more resistance to the wind and thus
renders the arc more easily broken. Such
being the case, the use of the customary
globe is rendered the more necessary.
The carbons will burn for thirty-six hours
without renewing. On Tuesday night
everything was in good working shape,
although the globes had still not arrived.
Only one or two lamps worked imper-
fectly, and they were soon replaced. The
trouble all came from some stiffness in
the feed which can easily be remedied.
Even at this early day the new light can
be pronounced a success. The original
contract called for 2S lights, but since
then two more have been added, with a
possibility of still one more.
The incandescent lights will probably
be ready to turn on by tonight (Wednes-
day. and if they work well, as no doubt
they will, nearly every business house in
town will put them in. From the crowds
on the street on Sunday night, it is evil
dent that more persons stayed at home
to see the new lights than went to church.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-11-26
a LARGE VERDICT.
The Jury Gives William Kuntze So 900
Against the Wheeling Natural
Gas Companv


Gas Company.
1t will be remembered that on February
18th. last, the house of William KuntZe
at Martins Ferry was wrecked from an
explosion of natural gas which had ac
cumulated in the cellar, and that Mrs
Kuntze and one child died from injuries
then sustained William Kuntze, the
administrator of Mrs. Kuntze, then
brought suit through his attorneys, Hon.
L. Danford and J. c. Heinlein, against
the Wheeling Natural Gas Company for
$4,000 damages. The petition set forth
that the explosion was due to the negli-
gence and carelessnesS of the gas com
pany in handling the gas, that it was
imperfectly piped, and that proper pre-
cautions were not taken to prevent
explosions The case was on trial in
Common Pleas Court on Monday and
Tuesday, and on Tuesday afternoon, after
being out but a short time, the jury re-
turned verdict for the plaintiff and
assessed the damages at $4,000. This is
one of the largest verdicts ever given in
a damage suit of such character in our
courts, and goes to show that corporations
can be held responsible for damage arising
from negligence and carelessness.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-11-26
THE WEEKS MARKETS.
A Summary Of the Ruling Prices in Lead
ing Products

A Summary of the Ruling Prices in Lead
ing Products.
At East Liberty on Monday there were
100 cars of cattle on sale as compared
with 80 cars same day last week. There
was light attendance of buyers and the
market little dull, except for the very
best grades, which sold up to last weeks
prices. Prime 1900 15OOb granted steers
46503c good 12OOG 13OOfb same, 4@l1Sc:
fair l00O91lOOfb same, 315@32{e. Coarse
butehering cattle were in good supply
and for demand. Veal calves, 5l{a6Ifc.
Fresh cows, S200s50.
The supply of sheep was the same as
last Monday and with no change in the
m lrket, except for lambs, which were
10@15c lower Good 9Ofb Ohio sheep,
480c; prime Ohio lambs, 75fb, size; fair
8jfb sheep, 4.40c; extra 11Ofb Ohio sheep,
$40 cents.
There were 40 cars of hogs on sale az
compared with - ears one week ago.
Selected Philadelphias, 4@41Oc; good
mixed. 390@395c; good Workers, 3.SO9
3.85c; common, 365@34c.
At the river markets wheat is still
worth 95 cents. but is very dull at that
price. New corn 10 cents Oats 3S@40c
Potatoes 4O@5Oc.
In the local markets butter is worth %
cents; eggs %.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-11-26
New Series, Vol. 81, No 49

ed by a statue of the Father of His Coun.
try, want to do is to get rid of the pen
MES. They have more far more-than
they care for. They have immense vaults
filed eight feet high with bags of these
small coin. 1t comes in from every-
where AMI in all amounts, from the news
boy with twenty-five, to The slot-machine
corporation with thousands Since last
March 10000 worth has been accumu-
lated. And they must take them as
many as offered. The law compeis it,
and provides no outlet but to supply the
local demand. Already there is a search
ty in other parts of the country, but it is
not within the law to draw on the Sub
Treasury.
An expert will count about 500 in
pennies in one day, and often the four
experts employed at the Sub-Treas-
ury will be days behind. When some
corporation carts in an installment of
1900 or $4,000 pennies, he is given re-
ceipt for the amount claimed and when
the count is completed he gets the cur
rency.
One hundred and seven thousand dol
lars make ten millions and four hundred
thousand pennies. Had you thought of
that?
The Mint at Philadelphia is expected
to supply the outside demand, and they
flow around and by-and-by get into the
Sub Treasury. The Mint griRds them
Out, and the Treasury piles them in,
and the penny question is becoming Sc
rious.
BY the way, this little bronze coin is
improperly called penny. 1t is really on
ly a cent, and We have no penny in our
coinage. 1t is a word we have borrowed
from the English system.
JOHN FORD.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-11-26
WORK IN THE COURTS.
Cases Disposed of in the Common
Pleas Court.
Suits Pleas for Divorce and Other
Actions at Law.

Present in Common Pleas Court i}.
briggs, Judge: Henry N. Davies, Clerk
Lawson Emerson, Deputy Clerk; NJ. NJ
Scott, Sheriff; W. n. Darby, Deputy
Sheriff.
Robert Armstrong against Mercy L.
Armstrong ct al. Order of distribution
of proceeds of sale as follows: To Barnet
Taylor, admir- of estate of William Arm
strong, decd, 1854 %; one-tenth of re-
mainder to R. T. Armstrong, also one
tenth of cash proceeds and one tenth of
notes; to each of the other heirs the same
am cunts
Ohio against Vim. Bradford. Trial to
jury. Verdict of guilty of manslaughter;
sentenced to one year in the penitentiary.
Ohio against James Norman. Cutting
with intent to kill and wound. Trial to
jury; verdict not guilty.
Ohio against Edward Anderson. Trial
to jury. Verdict of guilty of burglary
and larceny; sentenced to four years in
the penitentiary.
Ohio against Edward I. Coil Obtain
ing property under false pretenses. c.
L. Weems, Esq, appointed to assist in
the prosecution. Trial to jury; verdict
not guilty.
Ohio against Thomas Creag. Defend
ant having heretofore plead guilty to in
dictment for assault with intent to COM
m n rona ond If onpoarinr to tho Eourt
that the defendant was but 10 years of
age, it was ordered that he be commit
ted to the Boys Industrial Home until
he arrives at maturity unless sooner dis
charged.
Ohio against John Andrews. Trial to
jury. Verdict of guilty as charged in the
second count in the indictment of shoot
ing with intent to wound.
James Gates against David Gates and
others. Reports of commissioners and
sheriff confirmed and premises ordered
sold on the premises.
Lewis Eberling against Joseph Nc
Claim and others. Cause settled and dis
missed at costs of defendant
Iron-ciad Dryer Company against the
Benwood Brick and Tile Company.
Cause dismissed without prejudice to a
new action at costs of plaintiff.
VIM. Kuntze, admir-, against The Wheel
ing Natural Gas Company; trial to jury.
Verdict in favor of plaintiff and damages
assessed at 5000.
VIM. Nichol against Mary A. Veazy
and Others Sale confirmed and deed or
dered. Clerk ordered to release mortgages.
Jane A. Gray against Christopher
Young. Cause settled and dismissed at
costs of defendant.
Louisa Harris against Robert W. Har
ris. Divoce granted on ground of gross
neglect of duty.
Henry Hartz against Pryor, Boyd &
Company. Cause continued.
George ). Latham against Edward I.
Coil Heard in evidence Judgment
for S721 and costs.
Mary Neff against James Dunfee.
Cause settled and dismissed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-11-26
Why You Should Feel Thankful.

This is Thanksgiving time and each
individual, who at any time catechiSes
himself, will inquire what he has to give
thanks for. 1t is generally considered, if
nothing special offers, that thanks are
due on general principles. This is prob
ably true, bat general principles afford
rather cold comfort, and besides it is
rather a poor person who can not find
something for which to especially give
thanks Then those who really have the
most for which to feel thankful, foster
thankful feelings the least. Still, at this
season of the year it seems that every
one should give thanks, at least, that
they did not starve to death long ago, if
for nothing more. Be thankful that
things are not 50 bad as they might be
If you can not see anything good in your
life, feel thankful that you were not hung
or sent to the penitentiary during the
past year, and do as well next year, and
then You can feel thankful again.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-11-26
Democratic Skuuduggsry.

Quite a dispute was raised over the
official count in Noble county. The
Democratic members of the Election
Board wanted to count some disputed
tickets which had been sent into the
Clerk of Court under seal. The Clerk
refused to give them up, the law being
explicit i'll not allowing the seal to be
broken, except in case of regular contest.
After much wrangling, the Clerk and the
Republican members gained the day, but
the Democratic members signed the offi-
cial count under protest. The Democrats
had hopes that if these ballots could be
counted that Mckee, Democrat, for Rep
resentatiVe, would receive a plurality.
although Williams, Republican. had q
majority of 40 votes To accomplish
their end, the Democrats were willing to
disregard the law Such is Democracy
everywhere.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-11-26
A Fighting Editor Man.

n. b. Banker, an editor of New Phila-
delphia, and Earnest Schmidt, an ex-
saloon-keeper, had an alteration one
day last week which came near making
an angel-as to which kind we are not
informed-out of Schmidt Both families
lived in the same house, and Schmidt, who
was drunk, hit Mrs. Banker with water
pitcher, whereupon that lady's husband
proceeded to do up Schmidt according to
Queensbury rules. Banker succeeded SO
well that it was thought Schmidt might
die, but he will recover. 1t is altogether
probable that Schmidt will not again fool
with an editor man.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-11-26
Wall Mixed I'm

The Legislature is pretty well d.
vided as to occupation and the profess
ions. The Senate contains Ii attorneys.
8 farmers, 2 manufacturers, l teacher, 4
editors, publisher, surveyor, and yet
TO hear from.
The House contains 80 farmers, "a at
torneys, 3 merchants, 6 editors and pub
lishers, = teachers, insurance men,
physicians, , miners, real estate agents,
molders, l horse-shoer, superintend-
ent, l telegraper, eompositor, mayor,
justice of peace, roller, grocer, re
tired, manufacturer, and lumber deal
er, with the occupations of two members
yet to hear from. From this division it
would seem that every class ought to
be pretty well looked after.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-11-26
Caught in the Act.

Friday evening John Foley, a young man
19years of age, was caught in the act of
burglarizing the B. and o. ticket Office at
Bellaire. He escaped for the time being,
bat was arrested the same night at
Barnesyille, where he had gone on a
freight. The money-eight dollars-he
had taken, was recovered. He had until
lately been in the employ of the Band o.
Company, but was discharged for care
le5sness. Several other theftS are now
placed to his credit, and the company Of
ficials think he is the head of gang
which has been robbing freight cars. At
anyrate, it is probable he will find lodg
ing in the penitentiary. unless the COM
pany should decide not to push the mat
ter
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-11-26
Why Not Speak Out.

Hon. j. G. Heinlein is still classed
among the doubtful men as between
Sherman and Foraker. Mr.. Heinlein
could easily settle the question if he
cared to, but he does not, and the uncer-
tainty continues.-Bslldire Iadepende 1t.
There is no reason why Mr.. Heinlein
should not state whom he will support
for United States Senator, and he is
making no additional friends by with
holding such information. His relations
with the people have changed from an
attorney to that of public servant
Martins Ferry Times.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-11-26
cAMBRIDaEs CONFEDERATION
The Fine New Berwick Hotel Goes Up il
Smoke.

The Fine New Berwick Hotel Goes Up in
Smoke.
On Saturday afternoon the Berwick
Hotel, in Cambridge, was burned to the
ground. The hotel was the finest coun-
try hostelry in the State, and was recent
ly erected by Colonel j. d. Taylor, at a
cost of $4,000. In addition to the hotel
the building comprised the large dry
goods store of q. Aver & Son, the shoe
store of H. G. Hornbrook, and McDon-
aid & McCollum's furniture store. These
firms suffered loss of nearly their entire
stock. In addition to the hotel building
the offices of the Cleveland and Marietta
Railroad were burned, and much difficult
ty was experienced in saving the books
AMI records of the company. The fire
broke out at 2 o'clock in the afternoon,
and was not gotten under control until
o'clock at night. 1t required the utmost
efforts to save other buildings in the ab
sence of proper facilities for fighting fire.
and GAINESVILLE and Newark were tel
egraphed for aid, but 1t could not be Sc
cured.
The loss on the hotel is $4,000, with
$4,000 insurance, distributed among a
number of companies The merchants
who suffered loss were pretty well in
sured This is the largest fire in the his
tory of Cambridge, and the total loss is
placed at $4,000.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-11-26
Licensed to Marry.

During the week, ending Tuesday,
Probate Judge Tallman issued marriage
licenses as follows:
Benjamin Pastors and Wilhelmina
keiser; James J. Bethel and Laura B.
Huff; Andy Kohl and Christian Schnei-
der; Harvey Hannah and Louisa Flod-
ing; Frank Jenewine and Lucy J. Samp-
son; William o. Byers and Florence NJ.
Bruce; Charles NJ. Logston and Emma S.
Steen; Franklin Neff and Mary II. Hall;
John J. Brill and Emma o. Lucas; Frank
B. Powell and Lettie Byers; Frank Beck
and Josie Hummel.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-11-26
WEDDING BELLS.
Mr.. Ellsworth Hunt and Miss Laura Pipe
Welded at GAINESVILLE.

Mr.. Ellsworth Hunt and Miss Laura Piper
Welded at GAINESVILLE
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel b.
Piper, of Barnesville, was the scene of an
important social event on Thursday
evening last, the occasion being the
marriage of their daughter, Laura b., to
Mr.. Ellsworth NJ. Hunt, of that place.
At $50 o'clock Rev. Donahey, of the
Presbyterian church, in the presence of
eighty guests, all relatives or near friends
of the contracting parties, pronounced
the ceremony which united two lives
until death. After congratulations had
been expressed, the entire company sat
down to an appetizing wedding supper,
replete with all the delicacies usual to
such occasions. The large array of
presents embraced elegance, costliness,
and usefulness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hunt are of the best
young people in Barnesville, and enter
upon the journey of welded life with the
best wishes of host of friends, with
whom THE CHRONICLE joins.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-11-26
Piles, Piles, Piles,

Aliens Discovery for Piles will cure
blind, Bleeding and itching piles when
all other treatments have failed; it stops
the itching at once, eases the soreness,
acts as poultice and abSorbs the tumOrs.
1t is new discovery that cures piles:
prepared only for piles and itching of the
private parts and nothing else. Ask to-
day for Aliens Discovery. Sold by all
druggists; price soc. 1l-5-4t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-11-26
No USa for Kim

The man who, in this year of tremen-
dous harvests, business prosperity, de
lightful weather, and in this country of
personal freedom, Christian institutions,
and limitles possibilities for individual
achievement, cannot find cause for deep
and reverent thanksgiving to God, had
better move to some other planet. This
booming, prosperous, glorious old world
has no use for him.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-11-26
Married at Noon.

On Thursday of last week at high
noon Mr.. Howard Cordner, of East Rich
land, was united in marriage to Miss
Sadie McCleiland at the residence of the
brides father, John McClelland, south of
Louisville. Abont fifty guests were
present, and most enjoyable time was
had. The happy young couple were the
recipients of numerous wedding presents.
They are of the best young people of
their vicinity, and enter upon life with
the best wishes of host of friends fer
long and prosperous voyage.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-11-26
Incandescent Lights.

1t is reasonably certain that incandes
cent lights for house lighting will be
furnished those desiring to use them, at
a much lower figure than is usually paid.
The convenience, entire safety, and bril-
liant lighting quality of these lamps
should insure their being placed in many
houses. Thus far only few store e-rooms
have been wired in, but more will follow,
when the success of these is seen.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-11-26
The Storm on Monday.

The storm on Monday extended over a
wide extent of territory, and did much
damage in small way by unroofing
small buildings, blowing down fences,
and telling trees. 1t was, taken all in
all, perhaps the worst day experienced in
this country for years. Uncle Jerry Rusk
needs to be little more careful in send
ing ont his weather, or he will lose his
popularity.
BARGAINS 500 pieces Sheet Music-5c
per sheet and upward, at CRossLANp's, 2
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-11-26
Killed In a Fight.

Dave Foster, until two months ago an
employe of the 1Etna Mill, at Bridgeport,
died at Newport, Saturday evening, from
the eff, c,s of kick in the jaw admins
tered by man with whom he was fight
ing. Blood poisoning was the ultimate
cause of his death He was % years of
age, and hadquite reputation as a fight
er about Etnaville. His body was brought
to Bridgeport for burial.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-11-26

THE half dozen gentlemen, who through
the liberal patronage of season ticket
holders, have been encouraged to guar
antee the entire expense of the st.
Clairsville Lecture Course, should be
heartily supported by the public in their
efforts to furnish series of high class
entertainments this winter, to open on
Saturday evening by the Boston Lyceum
Concert Company.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-11-26

THE c., l.. and w. railroad deserves
its growing popularity. Its passenger
coaches are models of neatness and con-
venience, and its trainmen are gentle
manly and courteous in their treatment
of the travelling public.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-11-26
Isaac Hardesty Dead.

Isaac n Hardesty died at his home,
near Barton, on Thursday morning of
last week, from typhoid fever, from which
he had suffered for about two weeks. He
was about 43 pears of age, and man of
robust constitution, bat his
PHYSICAL strength quickly succumbed to
the disease. He leaves wife and four
children. The funeral took place on Sat
urday, services being conducted by Rev.
Robt Alexander, followed by interment
IN the Union Cemetery in this place.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-11-26
Should be Given Support,

The lecture course shonld be literally
patronized. For several years any effort
to get up a series of entertainments has
failed. The need of a course of enter
tainment for town like this is apparent
and liberal support to this enterprise will
insure its continuance in the future.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-11-26

Observation-Disclosures, Citron,
Raisins, Currants, Prunes, Peaches, Apri-
cots, Canned goods of all kinds; Hominy,
Hominy flake, Beans, &c. The finest
stock we ever had, cheap.
11-19 2t GEO. JEPSON.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-11-26

Mr.. AND Mrs. II. c. WELDAY started
South on Monday, where they will spend
the winter. They will stop at Washing
ton, d. c., and gradually work South as
colder weather comes on. Their destina-
tion is Southern Florida.