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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22
New Series, Vol. 81, No 4S
OF INTEREST TO FARMERS
Asking For Free Mail Delivery in Country
Towns

An organized effort is under way
among farmers to secure from Congress
free mail delivery in country towns. The
Farmers Alliance, Patrons of Husbandry
and other orders, are canyassing the
matter. Letters are being written to
Congressman in favor of the project, and
petitions to Congress for free delivery are
being circulated in many parts of the
country. Farmers assert that a daily
mail delivery at their door will add per-
ceptibly to the money value of their
farms and will be worth still more, be-
cause it will keep them in touch with
markets and the outside world, and rob
farm life of its isolation and mOnotomv.
The farmers are writing to the press that
this convenience would enable them quite
generally to take daily paper as well as
to subscribe for the local paper more
literally.
In the american Agrtcultatrist for
November, Postmaster General Wana-
maker states definitely for the first time
that the experiment made by the Post
office Department for free delivery in
farming districts shows that the increase
OF revenue more than pays all the in
creased expenses. He believes that uni
versal free delivery would, therefore. be
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22
Republican Meetings

The Belmont Ridge Republican meet
ing Saturday night was held in the NJ. E..
church, and was addressed by Hon. A. T.
McKelyey and 7. G. Clevenger, Esq. The
church was filled, and the utmost atten-
ton was shown the speakers.
The Olivet and Boston meetings are
highly spoken Of Messrs. McKelvey and
Petty spoke at the former, and Messrs.
Weems, Howard, and Talbot at the
latter
The meeting at Centerville Saturday
night, was unusually large and interest
ing. Prosecutor HolIingsworth, I. G.
Ayers, Esq, and Chairman Weems made
addresses that woke the people up,
and were received with unbounded ell
thuSiaSm.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22
Farm for Sale.

Known as the Wright Farm, lately oecu-
pied by Harvey Wright, decd, Ia miles
north of Beallsville, o., in Belmont coun-
ty, on the road leading from BeaIlsviIle
to Captina, containing 16O acres; 2-sto-
ry Brick House, with rooms, good eel
lar, good well, both at house and barn:
large Frame Double Bank Barn. and 9th
er outbuildings. Farm in good cultiva-
ton; fine Fruit of all kinds; water in all
fields; about 80 acres of fine Timber. The
farm is well situated for farming or for
a stock farm; five minutes walk from
MOOre's Station on the B., z. and C.. X. r.
Timber can be spared to one-third pay
for the farm. Parties wishing to pur-
chase said farm can see T. T. Wright.
Beallsville, or write me at Cumberland.
Guernsey county, o.
10-22 IT. In. RoDECKER.
Admir- of John Wright. Sr., decd.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22
A Runaway Engine.

Saturday night large B. and o. Mogul
engine was left standing in the Bellaire
yards. Being started by some unknown
means, it ran at high rate of speed
through the yards, and up the c., L. and
w. road to Bridgeport, where the steam
became exhausted, and it stopped. Moth
ing was Injured, though it narrowly miss
ed cOlliding with c. and p. engine at
the crossing of that road.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22
MARRIAGE BELLS.
The Hays-Porter Nuptials Charmingly Gel
ebrated by Many Guests

The marriage of Mr.. David |. Hays. OF
Wheeling township, and Miss Mary Porter
of near New Athens, was consummated al
the residence of the bride. on Wednesday
nth inst, at L 30 A NJ, by Rev L. Mech
lin, of the Presbyterian Church. The
ceremony took place on the lawn, and was
witnessed by about one hundred guests
After the ceremony a most excellent
and abundant dinner was served. and the
guests enjoyed the pleasures of the hap
py occasion. The guests represented the
very best families of that and other To-
calities, and the day proved a most en-
! jOyable one for all concerned. The pres
ents were numerous, elegant and valua-
bic throughout. Among them we might
mention money, silverware, upholstered
chairs of new designs, bed lounge, and
many other things of value and utility.
The reception took place on Friday,
the 10th inst, at IL 80 A. NJ, at the home
OF the groom, quite large party of Har-
rison county friends accompanying the
bride to her new home Mrs Ida Mich
oil, Miss Alice and Mr. Everett Hays re-
ceived the newly married pair and the
invited guests, in the most courteous and
hospitable manner, every provision hav-
ing been made for their comfort. The
dinner was one of the best-the table ar
rangement was handsome and no ex-
pense was spared in making provision for
all the good things which constitute re-
past suited to festive occasion. 1t was
enjoyed and appreciated by the favored
guests. Besides those who accompanied |
the bridal party number of neighbors
of Mr.. Hays were invited in, making per |
haps fifty in all.
After dinner the gentlemen spent a
part of the afternoon in looking over the
farm and at some fine stock owned by |
Mr.. Hays and son, and with pleasant So
cial intercourse the day passed swiftly
and pleasantly away. Mr. Hays and wife
stand high in the estimation of their
friends (as has been amply proved) in
their respective communities, and Mrs
Hays receives a cordial welcome here,
and all wish them many years of welded
life, ard to them and those issuing the
invitations to participate in the enjoy
ment of the happy occasion the thanks
Of the guests are due. GUEST.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22
Frank Maltbv Dead

Frank Maltby, formerly yard master of
the c., l.. & w. at Bridgeport, and well
known in this vicinity, was killed near
Wichita, Kansas, on Monday. He was
employed in the railroad yards there and
was on the engine of wrecking train
going to the scene of an accident when
the engine jumped the track and he was
killed. He was son-in-law of Dr. John
Cook, of Bridgeport.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22
A Pleasant Partv

A party of young folks from this place
with others from other points, were hand
somely entertained by Miss Eloise Mckee
and Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Patton. at the
hospitable home of the latter near Fair
point. Tuesday night. The evening was
spent pleasantly with music and games.
Delicious refreshments were served, and
at late hour the party broke up and
went home delighted.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22
Known Away From Home.

There will be another meeting at the
Republican League Headquarters at
CARROTS Hall on Friday evening. Sena-
tor Nichols will be the principal speaker
and he is good one. His speeches made
throughout the county this week have
not only been well received, but their
character has surprised even the Senator s
friends. Mr.. Nichols is only 80 years old,
and in the event of the next Senate being
Republican is most likely to be chosen
President pro tenn and is sure to be a
leader in legislation.-SteubenoiIle Star.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22
Held Up Their End.

Yesterday was the regular shoot for
the Bellaire Gun Club, says the Inde
pendent of Friday, and Messrs. N. K
Kennon, Judge 1. II. CASTOR, A. &.
Darrah, and Albert Kennon, of the st.
Clairsville Club, came down for friendly
shoot with the boys. The result of the
shooting % shots each, may be seen in
the score which was as follows: D. T.
Cowen, 15; DR.. Cooper; IA; N. X. Kennon,
IL; A. c. Darrah, IA; DR.. Kemple, 3; D..
D. Darrah. 9; A. Kennon, Is; Judge
CASTOR, IA; Dr. Mcclellan, ID; Geo. Yost,
10; I. NJ. Keyser, Z.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22
Old Man Story.

Mr.. Zaza Donnell, of Franklin town
ship, aged 92 years, was in Cadiz trans.
acting business on Friday. He rode on
horseback distance of fourteen miles
and back again without accident, al
though his horse got scared once and
tried to throw him Off He is hale and
hearty, neither smokes or chews tobacco,
or drinks whisky, lives alone and takes
care of his farm of sixty eight acres him
self, says he expects to live to be over
one hundred, and altogether, is most
remarkable specimen of longevity. While
in town, he called on his attorney, Gen.
Hollingsworth, and obtained special in
structions as to how to vote a straight
Republican ticket under the new Kan
garoo system of voting.-Cadiz Repub-
icdn,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22
X REPUBLICAN TICKET.
Marriage Licenses.

William S. Gwynn and Bessie B. Ball
Clarence B. White and Lille Boyd.
Edward R. Ault and Florence z. Lewis
Harvey Heskett and Belle Dowdell.
d. Milton Morehead and Rebecca A
Rutter.
Henry Dewar and Leona Powell
Geo. E. Barnes ard Lizzie Walton.
Byron NJ. Hoge and Mary E. Campbell
Paul Frank and Ida Saggo.
J. A. E. Mamie and Lucy Moore.
Charles Fox and Mary Wilson.
JAS 7. Graham and Florence d. Price.
Clarence S. Arrick and Rosa b. Nc
Donald.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22
Learn to Vote.

Every Republican who does not feel
positively assured in his own mind that
he knows how to prepare his ballot should
lose no time in securing the needed in
formation. 1t is simple matter to vote
the straight ticket, and that is the proper
course for every Republican. Make your
cross (X) mark at the left of the words
Republican Ticket. A mark to the right
will count for the Democracy. In addi-
ton to marking the ticket, it must also
be folded so as to conceal the mark and
show the official endorsement on the out
side.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22
WOrk-Xork-

Republicans, talk to your doubtful
neighbor, and show him why he should
vote the Republican ticket. Thousands
of heretofore Democrats will vote for
Mckinley and the straight Republican
ticket, and we want thousands more. The
best way to get these votes is by person.
al effort. See that every Republican
voter is out at the polls also. Don't
let there be one stay -at-home. Present
solid front, and the Democracy are
doWned.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22
Public Sale

The following personal property of
Eliza Douglass, widow of Andrew Doug
lass, of Richland township, Belmont
county, Ohio, will be offered at public
sale, Wednesday, October 2Sth, 1891,
commencing at 10 o'clock: 15O head of
sheep, l yoke oxen, cart, COW, heifer,
l horse, . head hogs, hay and corn, plows,
harrows, and other farming utensils,
household goods and furniture not nee
essary to mention. Terms of sale made
known on day of sale.
l0-15-2t THOs. JOHNSON, Guardian.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22
Our Supplement.

We enclose this week as a supplement
to TIE CHRONICLE a fac sirniIe of the
official State ballot. If you have not
already informed yourself as to the man
ner of voting, do so at once. To vote a
straight ticket make cross mark (X,
with black pencil. or with black ink
to the left of the Republican Ticket
To vote on the Amendments, a cross
mark must also be made to the left OF
the proposition on which you wish tC
vote.
On account of DIR. Alexander's absence
there will be no preaching at the Presby
terian church of this place, next Sunday
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22
Death of Eddie Taggart.

Eddie Taggart, aged %, died at his
home in Cincinnati, Tuesday evening OF
last week. 1t will be remembered that
he visited the family of Mrs. Frazier
north of town, just one month ago. AT
that time his sister, Fannie, died, and he
was called home, and himself taken sick.
He was a bright young man; he was en-
ployed in the auditing department of the
c., II. and d. Railroad, and promising
career was opening before him. His
death, so close to that of his sister, is a
peculiarly sad event.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22
UNITED FOR LIFE.
Marriage Bells Ring on Last Thursday in
This Township.

Marriage Bells Ring on Last Thursday in
This Township.
On Thursday last, at high noon, a
happy event was witnessed at the home
of r. NJ Dent, Esq, of the southwestern
part of this township, the marriage of
Miss Laura L. Dent to j. William Nc
Clelland, being the occasion of the
gathering of about forty friends and
relatives at that hour Precisely at the
time announced the worthy couple ap-
peared, stepping to the strains of the
wedding march from Mendelssohn, played
by Miss Sadie McClelland. Rev. Charles
L. Petty, of MorriStown, read the mar
riage ritual of the NJ E. Church, the
contracting parties giving quietly but
firmly the responses to the words that
made them man and wife. After warm
congratulations had been spoken. the
wedding dinner, consisting of all the
tempting delacacies of the season, ap-
petizingly served, was thoroughly enjoyed
by the guests. After a time was spent
in social enjoyment, donning travelling
attire, Mr.. and Mrs. McClelland were
driven to Belmont where they took the
B. and o. train for Columbus Their
trip will also include Cincinnati and
return by way of Cleveland.
Both the bride and groom are we'll
known and worthy young people, and
enter upon their new life with the best
wishes of large circle of acquaintance,
with whom THE CHRONICLE joins. A
large number of presents were received,
many costly and useful arti-
cles of tableware and choice articles of
furniture.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22
New Street Cars.

The electric street cars are running
regularly to the west end of the Etna-
vile bridge, and are giving great satis-
faction. A petition has been presented
to the Bridgeport Council, protesting
against granting the street Car company
right OF way through Lincoln avenue
to Martins Ferry, when the company
agrees to run line down to the lower
end of Bridgeport.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22
Hear Major McK1nlev.

Major VIM. Mckinley speaks this
afternoon Thursday at GAINESVILLE and
at Bellaire tonight. Every Republican
should hear him. 1t is expected that
these will be the largest meetings ever
held in the county and certain they will
be unless the weather should prove un-
favorable. Everybody wants to see and
hear Mckinley and thus the opportunity
is afforded. You can go to Bellaire and
return tonight, via the Northern, for SO
cents. Turn out Republicans and give
our next Governor rousing reception.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22
Professor Thomas

The following concerning and old Bel
mont county boy will be of interest
E. b. Thomas, who has been Superin-
tendent of the WoOdsfeld schools for the
past two years, and prominently identified
with the cause of education in Monroe
county, left with his family Tuesday for
Wheeling. After remaining there for a
short time they will remove to Columbus
where they will reside until Mr.. Thomas
decides upon their permanent residence.
-WOOdsfeld Spirit.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22
How to Vote.
X REPUBLICAN TICKET.
New Postal Facilities.

Commencing on Thursday the Wheel
ing Street Railway Company will take
the place of the wagon service in the
transfer of mails from Bridgeport, Bell
aire, Benwood, and Martins Ferry to the
Wheeling post-ofiice, and between the
Bellaire office and the Ohio River railroad
at Benwood.
OUR cloak room is filed with all the
newest things in REFERS, blazers, silk
plush sacqus and jackets. Misses and
Children's Jackets and New Markets.
l0-22-3t CONRAD TROLLS Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22
Excursion to Mckinley Meeting

On this Thursday evening the st
Clairsville and Northern Railroad will
sell excursion tickets. to Bellaire on ac-
count of Mckinley meeting at the low
round trip rate of soc. Tickets good 60
ing on evening trains, and will be honored
to return on either the special train after
the meeting, or on the first train on Fri
day morning. The special excursion
train will leave Bellaire on its return at
1870 P. NJ, standard time
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22
Successful Teachers

The following named persons received
teachers certificates at the st. Clairsville
examination, October 10:
For One Year-T. w. Fisher, Charles
Green, r. a. McMasters, Frank Simpson
Whole number examined, 13.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22
A Great Vine.

j. A. Fisher, of Flushing, makes affida-
Wit before notary that he gathered from
one squash vine 455 well-formed and per
feet squashes, and l42 smaller ones. The
vine grew where haystack had stood
was SIX inches in thickness, and spread
over an eighth of an acre.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22
All There. Tin Plate Liar,

The Bellaire Nail Works is strictly in
it in the tin plate business. John Zweig,
the well-knOwn merchant on Belmont
street, recently bought lot of tin plate
from the Demmler, Pa, works. The
steel plate was rolled at the Bellaire Nail
Works and it was timed at Demmler.
These facts are verified by correspond
ence with the Demmler people.-Inde-
pendent.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22
Go to Bellaire Tonight.

A special train will leave Bellaire for
st. Clairsville tonight after the McKin-
ley meeting. All who attend can return
by this train. Only 50cents for the round
trip. Every one should go. Trains 60
ing, leave this place at 3:41 p. NJ and
6:10 P. NJ. Returning, leave Bellaire
at 1880.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22
Wedding Bells.

W. Seaman Milner, of Morristown, and
Miss Mollie E. Daniel, of Bannock, will
be married next Wednesday. Mr.. Miner
is aprosperous farmer, while Miss Daniel
is one of the best young ladies of this
vicinity. We congratulate Mr.. Miner
on his good fortune, and wish the pair a
long and happy welded experience.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22

BYRON HOGUE, of Flushing, and Miss
Ella Campbell, daughter of William
Campbell, were married at the home OF
the brides parents, near Crabapple, yes
terday wednesday,.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22

THE cornerstone of the new A. NJ. E.
church at Bridgeport was laid Sunday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22
No Time for Trading.

Word comes from different ssections
of the county that the Democrats are of.
fering to trade any candidate on their
ticket from Governor down, for a vote fol
their candidate for Representative. The
Republican ticket only needs the loyal
and united support of Republican voters
to insure magnificent majority in the
county, and no Republican should listen
to any proposition to induce him to vote
for the Democratic candidate for the
Legislature in exchange for Bourbon
vote for the Republican State ticket. The
Democracy, in their desperation, are will
ing to sacrifice everything to capture the
General Assembly. Republicans must
be on the alert, and not permit them
selves to be entrapped by the men who
would steal the Presidency by voting
Ohio for Democrat, and sell another
U. S. Senator to the highest bidder.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22

Colonel Jim Mutrie, will manage the
Giants next year, in fact as well as III
name. Every man in town, who takes
an interest in baseball is glad to know
that he will be in absolute control, re
sponsible only to the public for the play
ing of the team. His word will be final
and his plans will be adhered to. Tn,
management has given him the same
authority which he had when the clut
brought the pennant to New York
Buck Ewing is without doubt entirely
satisfied with the arrangement, and the
Giants will start out in 1892 in some
thing like their old form, more powerful
and in greater harmony than they have
been for two years past. JOHN FoRD.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22

FRANK ARCHER has made pains
taking officer, and the people of the coun
ty will probably double his majority in
appreciation of the fact. Vote for him
and be with the winning side.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22

HARRISON BRADY, of Barnesville, was
knocked down by train one night last
week, and badly cut and bruised
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22

THE Bellaire Steel Works is closed
down this week on account of a strike of
the men against being allowed only single
time for Sunday service. The entire
works are thrown off for this week at
least.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22

FRANKLIN COLLEGE has about 100
students, and new ones are enroll ed
every week.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22

Mrs. MARY JOHNSON. aged SO years,
Of Martins Ferry, died Saturday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22

ALvA A. WISE, of Pultney township,
was severely injured few days ago by a
heavy barn door breaking from its fasten-
ings and falling on him while he was
attempting to move it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22

THE jefferson county grand jury re-
turned one hundred and twelve true bills.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22

NEARLY every able bodied Republican
along the river will be at the Mckinley
meeting at Bellaire Thursday night.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22

B. r. JOHNSTON has a full line OF
baby carriages which he will close out
cheap. 1Ol5-2t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22

THE Republicans of Pease township,
on Saturday, nominated Henry Crawford,
of Bridgeport, for Justice of the Peace.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22

FREDERICK RUDY, rich farmer of
near New Martinsville, w. Va, on Sat
urday was thrown from his carriage,
dragged mile by the runaway horses
and killed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22

You can not vote ticket received
outside the election booth.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22
To Loan.

The Iron Manufacturers Association,
of the Mahoning Valley, couple of
weeks ago, raised the wages of their
workmen ten per cent, and did it with
out the solicitation of the workmen, and
even without their knowing it would be
done. Campbell would not want to go
into that busy industrial valley now,
and preach low horizontal tariff and
free silver.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22

SUBSCRIBE for THE CHRONICLE. Over
fourteen months for $3.50.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22

LOOK at our Cloaks before you buy.
1O-22-3t CONRAD TROLLS Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22

THE best bread in town, at Kunkers
Bakery, Marietta st. 1O-l5tf
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22

VOTE for John A. Bond for Surveyor
No better man, or one more thoroughly
qualified for the place, was ever named
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22
10-22-2t

THERE is more danger of the intelli-
gent voter not knowing how to vote than
his humber brother. The latter will be
sure that he learns how, while the former
will think he knows without learning.
Inform yourself with out delay.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-10-22

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, 1891-10-22

WE have made special efforts in ou1
Cloak Department, and we are now able
to please every one in style and prices.
1022-3t CONRAD TROLLS Sons.