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The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1891-02-06
A Tooth.

DR.. II. Miles Cochrane, of Houlton,
Me-, has on exhibition at his dental
rooms an extremely rare curiosity. 1t
is the tooth OF a mastodon. known as
such. according to DR.. C~ochrane, from
the conical projections upon its sur-
face, and showing it to belong to a
vegetable eating animal akin to the
elephant. 1t was discovered in the
earth about five feet from the surface
of the ground by a mar engaged in ex-
cavating for a cellar to a house in
Monticello. The tooth is about thir-
teen inches in COMMUNICATIONS
bee Journal.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1891-02-06
Blowing Out the Candles.

l have seen about as much amuse-
ment in the game of Blowing Out the
Cnadle" as in any other. A lighted
candle is placed on a stand, and the
victims are blindfolded with the great
est care, for even the least sight
spoils the game.
Each of them is then placed about
six feet from the table and required to
walk up to it andblow out the candle.
Almost every one thinks he a GER
tainly do it the first time trying, but
1T proves to be a much more difficult
matterthan was supposed. Each one
is allowed to try three times, and the
putting at thecandle proves to be very
amusing to the party who are looking
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1891-02-06
The Height of a Flour Barrel.

The company may be requested to
estimate in the same manner the
height of a flour barrel. Itneed not be
brought into the room, for all are
familiar with the article, and the COM
pany may be required to mark on the
wall where the top OF the barrel will
come.
Carpenters, masons and others who
are accustomed to making estimates
in their heads may not be caught, but
others will be sure to make a great
blunder. The height of d flour barrel
is about two feet and four inches; but
most of the party will mark it not
less than three feet and some over
four.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1891-02-06
Might Have Been Worse.

Pater(severely)-My son, this is a
disgraceful condition of affairs. This
report says you are the last boy in a
class of twenty-five.
Henry-It might have been worse,
father.
II can't see how"
There might have been more boys in
the class."-Brooklyn Life.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1891-02-06
even to pardon the blunder which

even to pardon The blunder which
caused it.
"But you will never know, my be-
loved darling, what | suffered" he
said to her, as he kissed the loving,
quivering lips and beautiful wet eyes.
II trust never to experience q like
torture again." he added, with a
shudder, as he recalled the deadly
thing which was glittering beneath the
moonshine somewhere out on the
lawn.
And that fearful temptation, result
ing from her new-year's error, he never
confessed to her. even when she had
become his adored bride.-Family
Story Paper.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1891-02-06
WILL AND WON'T.

How naughty and blunt a cruel II WON'T"
While sweet things distil from gracious Il
will"
Yet sometimes they do change so queerly
about,
The meaning Of each can be turnedinside
out.
81 will" can be naughty, 81 won't" can be
good,
And children decide it. If only they would
Make those strong little words always pull
the right way
'Twould give us bright sunshine the cloud
lest day.
st. Nicholas.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1891-02-06
A Boys Reason.

MA" said a little girl, "Willie
wants the biggest piece of pie, and l
sink ought to have it, cause he was
eating pie two years fore l was
bonded"
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1891-02-06
FOR TIE YOUNG PEOPLE.

INTERESTING READING FOR THE
YOUNG FOLKS.
Something For Boys--Certrude's
Pet Pig--The Hen and the Baby
Naughty Tommy,
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1891-02-06
CastOria

"Castoria is an excellent medicine for chill.
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me Of its
good effect upon their children"
DE- G. C.. OsGooD,
lowell Mass
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1891-02-06

blood surged to his pallid face.
''What did you intend me to think
by your delightful little note, my pet?"
De We're asked.
at was plain enough" Vanessa an
swered. impatiently. 81 meant you
to understand that [ wished to
see you no more; that | had
only been kind to you because my
family were always pleading for you,
and that l loved another"
But you didn't write that" said
De We're, producing a~dainty note,
fastidiously lettered upon the most
delicate of violet-tinted paper.
Vanessa caught it with a startled
little cry of grief and modification.
"Oh, that wasnot meantforyou but
for another" she painted, her blueeyes
trimming with tears. "Oh, how could
: be SO careless! How shall | manage
to correct such a stupid blunder?"
In the hurry of her many prepara-
tions for her grand new-year's recep-
ton Vanessa had somehow contrlv-
ed to change the envelopes.
And so De Vere's note had been sent
to Rathvayne, while that meant for
thelatter had, OF course, enforward-
ed to De We're.
. She dropped family upon the plush
cushioned seat beneath the orange
tree, and she did not attempt to
restrain her tears.
ooh, what will poor Algy Think"
was her mental question.
But Rathvayne was Fastening to-
ward her knowing all, understanding
all, AID so joyful at the termination
* III, day.s missy that he was ready
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-04-02
Tuesday. april 21, 1891,

At II O'Clock A. NJ. of said day, the following
described real estate, tO-wit:
Situate in the county of Belmont and state afOre-
said, tO-wt, and bounded and described follows
First Tract-Being part of section s, range and
township Z, beginning at a stake corner OF Thomas
LisstOn's land northeast corner of said tract be
ing part of the north half of the abOye-named see
ton; thence with the east boundary line of the
same south "a east 157 percheS to a center stake
OF said east boundary line; thence with the divid-
ing line south Ssls0 west 264 perches to post cor
ner OF Reece B0ggS land; thence with the line
north 40o 40 west 153 perches to a stake on the
north boundary line and adjoining land of Joseph
Parish; thence north sSls east 276 perehes to the
place OF beginning, containing 254 acres, rOOdS
and 10 perches-ereeDtiRg therefrom tract of 105
acres heretofore set OFF TO Susannah EveTly, de
scribed as follows Beginning for its boundaries at
point on the west side of the st. ClairSville and
WarnOck macadamiZed road 1852 peTcheS west OF
the southeast corner of said quarter from which a
sugar tree, known as the halfway tree, 36 inches
in diameter bears south 551a east 53ls links dis
tant, and running thence north SIS west 666i
perches to stake from which a cherry tree, Sc
inches in diameter, bears south 320 eaSt.3l links
distant; thence south S6Si9 east l35 percheS to
stake; thence south 3i40 west 69SS percheS to a
stake on the northwest side of said road; thence
along the west side of said road south 67lso west
1279percheS thence south 56al0 west 15.0S percheS
thence south 363o west 1872 percheS thence south
271io west 1912 perches; thence south 2I1so west
416S perches to the place of beginning, being that
part of the farm in said section of which Joseph
Caldwell died seized, which lies west of the above
described road, containing l05 acres of land, more
or less.
Second Traet-Being the southeast one fourth
ca OF section s, township Z, and range 4, in the
Steubenville land district-erceptiIg therefrOm
0ne-h2lf acre in the southeast corner owned by
John Mcmahon, containing 161 acres, more or less.
Appraised at S15,5c0.
TERMs-One-thi cash on day of SALE one third
in one year, and one-third in two years; deferred
paymen ; TO bear per cent interest and be Secur-
NJ. NJ. SCOTT, sheriff.
j. w. Nichols and j. W. Shannon, Att'ys. S-l9td
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-04-02
JEPSON = ITEMS,

A NEW CHILLED PLow-Do MT buy
Plow until you see our New one. thas
more real improvements than any Plow
we have seen, and it do MT take the price
of good horse to buy one. Perfect sat
1$fGctton guaranteed or nloney refunded
Also, South Bend Plows and Repairs.
CLOVER SEED-A lot of No / home.
grown Seed, for cash..
PURE Rock KSALT-Retsof Mining Co s
Rock Salt does not create thirst: goes
three times as far as common salt. and
stock will do far better. Use no other
SPRING GooDs-Soap, Sapolio Scour.
Inc, Soapine, Scrub Brushes. Sal Soda
racks, Booms, Lye, Whitewash Brushes
Seal Lye. '
HOE CAKE" is the largest. best and
handsomest straight scent cake of Soap
we have seen. Ask for it.
RED SEAL LYE-The strongest I've
made. Most convenient box and best for
making soap, scrubbing, breaking water
and dlsinfecting. Try it once.
SEEDs-Vick's and Fe,ry's choice t,,r.
den Seeds, Peas, Beans, Corn and Stock
Beets in bulk. All other Seeds in mack.
ages. III p'oA
szo-st GEO. JEPsON.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-04-02

THE "Quick Meal" gasoline stove is
the latest and most improved stove of
this character. In addition to other i'm
provements, it has the automatic safety
feeder, which effectually guards against
accidents. To light the stove you move
a hand or indicator from "closed" to
"Open," remove cap from the burner,
and hold lighted match over the burner.
The fame catches, gradually becomes
stronger, and there is no relighting. The
cap placed on the burner after the gaso-
line is shut off causes the unconsumed
gas in the tubes to be burned, doing away
entirely with the Objectionable bad smell.
The oven burner on this stove is large
and has more capacity than two common
burners. All the parts are well made
and the best material used-heayy tin
and sheet steel outside and brass inside
1t is the most convenient, practical and
handsome stove on the market. For sale
only by w. J. MILLER, st. Clairsville. o.
headquarters for fence wire, both barbed
and smooth. 3-26-3t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-04-02
Saturday, April 18th, 1891,

At O'Clock D. m. of said day the following de-
seribed real estate, tO-wit:
;, Situate in the township of Richland, county of
Belmont and state of Ohio, and being part of
sections nine and ten, township seven "a, OF range
touf ~ beginning for the same at a stone planted
station l, at the corner of James Woods lands
thence with the west line of said section north
east two hundred and seven (307) rods to station
thence south 6934 east forty and threetenths
w 81 rOuS 10 station 3; thence south 74o west eg-
" and forty-One hundredthS (S04D rods to station
l. thence north S9s4 west fourteen and ninety-One
nuhdredthS tl49il rfds to station 81 thence south
~ west one hundred and eleven and eighty-eight
hundredthS t11l-SS) rods to station s, from which
gum tree II inches in diameter bears north SIso
east hfty-eight and One-hal links, a poplar tree
bears north 6S' west sixty nine links; thence west
twenty-five and seventy-eight hundredths (25.7S)
rods TO the beginning, containing forty acres one
more or less
Also, a second tract, situate in the township,
county and state aforesaid, and being the south
part OF the east half of the northwest quarter of
section nine (9), township seven (7 of range four
-, beginning for the same at stake on the east
line OF the said east half of the northwest quarter
OF Said section nine l9), as once owned by John
ana James Patton, SeventY-pine t79) rods south
from the northeast corner and eighty-three (ss)
fods horth from the southeast corner thereof, be-
ing the southeast corner of thiTty-nine and one
half (39ls) acre tract of land owned by Calvin Pa
ton ana the northeast corner of the tract hereby
conveyed, which corner is witnessed by beech
tree south 12o west thirty-eight t2S) links and a
white oak stump north 3S' west forty-twO and one
nan ga links; thence and on the line between
tract west eighty S0l rods to a stake in the middle
OF the public road: thence south eighty-three fS)
rods 70 the southwest corner at stake; thence
east hfty-seven t57l rods to stake; thence north
SIX and twelve hundredths Is 12) rods thence north
lSiso east thirteen (IS) rods to a stone: thence
north fiftyiye and four hundredths $500 rods to
the place of beginning, containing thirty-eight
acres t3Sl, one rood and Twenty-Five rods
Appraised rs follows: First Tract, 81, 100: Second
Tract, 81, 100.
TermS-CaSh.
Dewitt Danford Pltf's Atty. s5-td
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-04-02
NOTICE TO
Contractors.
AUDITORS OFFICE BELMONT COUNTY

AUDITORS OFFICE BELMONT COUNTY,
ST. CLAIRsvILLE, o., Mar. H. 1891.
Sealed proposals will be received at this office
until O'Clock p. NJ, Wednesday,, april + 1891, for
rebuilding abutment of bridge near MitchellS
Mil on the Martins Ferry and Colerain pike in
Pease township, and lengthening span to ffty-siX
feet TO top of masonry. Successful bidder To use
old material. Specifications ON file at Auditors
Office st. Clairsville, q. No copies of Speciica-
tiOns will be furnished
The Commissioners reserve the right to reject
any OF all bids.
2lQ-3t !. A. HENDERSON, Auditor.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-04-02

A DRUNKEN chap walking up the c.
and P. railroad through Etnaville last
week, and carrying big shot gun caus-
ed great CONSERVATION by firing twice at
a crowd of men whom he thought were
making fun of him. No one was hurt.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-04-02

REPRESENTATIVE MCKELvEY states
that there has developed strong opposi-
tion to his insane asylum bill, on the
ground that the State cannot now afford
to build both this asylum and the epilep-
tic asylum contemplated at Gallipolis.
He thinks. however, that his measure
will go through.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-04-02

THE Pittsburgh, Wheeling and Ken
lucky Railroad will make some extensive
Improvements in depots and terminal
facilities at Wheeling, provided the coun-
ellis of that city will give them grounds
Both the Wheeling depots are now too
nasty for the travelling public to enter,
and the town needs nothing more than
decent depots.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-04-02

Saturday, april 18th, 1891,
at 80 O'Clock p. NJ, the following described real
estate, tO-wit:
First Tract-Situate in the township of Colerain
county OF Belmont and state of Ohio and being
partot the southwest quarter OF section number
4, township number :, and range number 8, and
containing acres and SOia percheS of land, more
or less
Second Tract-Stuate in the township of Coler-
ain, county of Belmont and state of Ohio. and be-
ing part of the northwest quarter of section num-
Der l., township number 6, and range number 3
and containing l5069 perches Of land more or less
and being the same land conveyed by William
Wollen to William Colvin by deed recorded in
volume 60, page $50, Of Belmont county, Ohio rec
ord OF deedS-erctpthg thereout about "A perches
conveyed to ErlstuS Colvin by said William COlyin
ana Wife by deed recorded In volume 81 page 800,
OF Belmont county, Ohio, record Of deeds; both
GOlvn died seized
Appraised Value-First Tract, SLIGO; Second
Tract, 500.
TERMs-one- third cash on DAY of sale; one-thir,t
IN one year, and One-third in two years with in
tereSt from day of sale; deferred ayments to
Dear per cent. interest and to be secured by
mortgage on premises sold
ELLSWORTH COLNIN,
Admir- Of the estate Of VIM Colvin deed
J.C- heiheln, Attorney 319-4t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-04-02
NOTICE TO
Contractors.

AUDITORS OFFICE, BELMONT COUNTY,
ST. GAINESVILLE, o., Mar. 14th, 1890
Sealed proposals will be received at the Auditors
Office, st. Clairsvile, Ohio, until O'Clock T. NJ.
Wednesday, April s, 1891, for furnishing material
and performing labor necessary to construct two
stone eulverts on lands of John Dubois in COlerain
township, over branch of Wheeling Greek. Also
for two stone abutmentS for bridge on lands of
branch Of Wheeling Creek. All ON the road known
as the Z. $. Arick road.
Specifications for said work on file in Auditors
Office. No copies of specifications will be furnished
The Commissioners reserve the right TO reject
any or all bids
S-19St J. A. HENDERSON, Auditor.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-04-02

THE Wheeling Iaatelligencer has a re-
porter of enterprise who knows a good
story, and knows when to persist in as
serting fake. In spite of denial, he re-
iterates and embellishes his alarming ac-
count of warlike demonstrations among
some hundred Italians along the line of
the Ohio Valley Railroad.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-04-02

"GoDEY" for April is an attractive
number. Fashion plates, patterns, illus
trations, stories, poetry, household, and
every department of interest is well and
judiciously represented. Cooley Publish
ing Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Price $500
per year.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-04-02
NOT PROHIBITED

Anent the discussion indulged in in re
gard to Examiners giving instructions a.
teachers institutes, an authority on thu
subject contributes the following opinion
COLUMBUS, o., March "a, 81.
S. C. Murphy, Belmont, Ohio:
Dear Sir: There is no law prohibiting
County Examiners giving instruction 10
County Institutes. 1t is only question
of propriety to be settled by the Exami.
ner himself. Yours truly, *,
JOHN HANCOCK. Com.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-04-02

HENRY REHM, well-known farmer of
this vicinity, was assaulted on the big
Hill'' while returning from Wheeling
about s o'clock Saturday night. He was
walking beside the wagon when two or
three men suddenly appeared, and one
struck him over the eye with billy
The blow did not stun him, and Mr..
Rehm at once gave them a tussle with
the effect of frightening them away. He
carries visible mark of the blow above
the eye.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-04-02

You know the value of dollar by
sight, but you don't know the increased
amount it will purchase at our store,
compared with six months ago, until you
come in and see our full spring assort
ment of Dry Goods, Carpets and Shoes,
which is now on exhibition. You will
find the stock larger, assortment more
complete, new styles, latest designs, and
prices lower.
Al 2t F. TROLL & Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-04-02

WM- TEMPLEToN ARICK, son OF the
late Clifford Arick, died of consumption
at his home in Washington, d. G., on
Monday. Hewas 3S years of age. He
was born in this place, and spent his boy
hood here, going to Washington about
1870. Of late he had been in the pension
and insurance business. He was an un-
usually bright and talented young man.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-04-02

IHAvE for sale at w. S. Closes farm,
miles southwest of st. Clairsville, car
load of Horses, consisting of Draft and
Roadsters some Wilkes colts and two
Wilkes stations, one by Adrain Wilkes,
sire of Roy 2OS4, Lillian 2:l44 and
Waterloo Boy 1:154, the other by this
son of Adrain Wilkes; also, a very fine
family or ladies driving mare In the
load there are two pairs, well matched.
3-36-2t NJ n. HENDERSON.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-04-02

AT meeting of the Board of Truste es
of the Belmont County Children's Home
last Thursday, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Giffen
were reemployed as Superintendent and
Matron for the coming year. This will
be the fifth year of their incumbency.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-04-02

A COMPETITIVE examination for the
appointment of cadet to the Uni
ted States Military Academy at West
Point will be held in this district
some time in May. Mr.. Pearson, the
Congressman-elect from Monroe county
will have charge of the examination and
appointment. Applicant must be be-
tween II and % years of age, and physi
cally sound. The date and place of ex-
animation have not been announced.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-04-02

JOHN GLADDEN., well-known and
wealthy farmer living in Smith township,
near Centerville, died on Thursday morn
ing of last week, after four weeks illness
from pneumonia. Mr.. GLADDEN. was 65
years of age, and was born and raised in
Smith township, and resided there all his
life. He was consistent member of the
Presbyterian Church, and by his death a
wife, son, and daughter are bereft.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-04-02

THE Clerk of the Courts has notified
the stockholders of the old LaBelle glass
works, of Bridgeport, that an assessment
of 80 per cent. has been levied upon them
for paying the Indebtedness of the old
cOmnany
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-04-02

EASTER was appropriately observed at
the churches of this place. The pulpit
and altar at the Methodist church were
adorned with beautiful flowers, and DR.
Hingely preached an Easter sermon.
Sunday school services were held up
stairs in the afternoon and a special choir
rendered selections adapted to the occa-
sion. At the Presbyterian church DR.
Alexander preached On temperance in
the morning, and delivered an Easter ser
mon in the evening. Owing to the ill
ness of DR. Balph there was no preach
ing at the United Presbyterian church
LAST Saturday member of the fami-
ly of John Brestle, who lives on the pike
a short distance west of Bridgeport, kim
died fire with oil. A slight explosion
occurred, setting fire to the house. A
keg of powder was ignited and exploded,
blowing out the flames, and shaking up
the house. No one was injured beyond
small bruises.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-04-02
Town and County.
ATTENTION.

Having bought the subscription ae
counts of THE CHRONICLE, the manage
ment desires that all persons knowing
themselves to be in arrears, settle such
accounts.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-04-02

THE following delegates to the National
Republican League convention at Gin
cinnati, April 10th, have been chosen;
Belmont, A. 7. McKelvey, J. W. Fowler
of Bridgeport, alternate; Washington
L. J. Cutter; Noble, d. w. Guilbert.
]. W. Fowler, of Belmont, Or. G. W
Bortholow, of Washington, and H. &
Cleveland, of Noble, have been appointed
district committeeman.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-04-02

A TELEGRAPH lineman felled tree
across the B. and O. Railroad track a
mile west of Warnock on Friday night
just as heavy freight train approached.
The train, though tagged mile above,
could not, on account of its weight, the
slippery condition of the track and the
steep grade, be stopped. The trainmen
jumped when short distance from the
obstruction, and escaped injury. The
engine was thrown across the track and
the tender piled up on it. Six cars load
ed with sugar in bond were destro yed,
entailing loss of about $1,000. Passen-
gers were delayed about five hours.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-04-02

A FEW days ago when the owner of a
lot on Wheeling Island called at the Sher-
iff s ofifeeto pay his taxes, ne found the
amount on the lot, which was unimprov-
ed, more than doubled 1t was found
that neat two-story dwelling had been
built upon the lot since it was appraised
for last years taxes, though the owner
said that he had made no improvements
Further inquiry showed that man who
owned lot near the one in question had
built the house, mistaking the lot for his
own. Fortunately the lots are close
enough to have the house removed with
out tearing it down.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-04-02

THE Republicans of Smith township
have put in nomination the following
ticket: Trustee, VIM. McKelvey; Treasu-
rer, VIM. J. Kelsey; Assessor. Abnsr
Wilkinson; Constable, H. G. Donner.