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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31
New Series, Vol. 81, No So

grave of General Sheridan, marked by a
plain but massive granite monument, on
the river front, on which is carved the
simple name-SHERIDAN.
The mansion is large, and quite an
imposing structure, with broad veranda
and heavy colOnade in front. overlook
ing the river, and from which a most
magnificent view of the city and sur
rounding country is obtained In a gran
lite sarcophagus, short distance south.
are contained the bones of ILL unknown
soldiers. AS stood on this beautiful
site with its commanding view, the ques-
ton arose on my mind, what woald Gen.
Lee have thought when he lived here
just before the great war of the rebellion
could he have looked down the few stir
ring years that followed, and known the
result-the uses to which the grounds
would soon be put, and the conspicuous
and unenviable part he was destined to
play in the effort to destroy the best gov
ernment under Gods sun, the beautiful
Capital of which was spread out before
his gaze in all its grandeur?
The day QS the convening in Washing
ton of the Fifty-seeond Congress attract
ed great crowds of people to the Capitol.
Everybody wants to go to the grand OPEN
ing-of the show in the House; but ev-
cry body don't get into the galleries.
Long before the hour of opening the
doors, IL noon, the corridors were cram
med and jammed with people. There
are phrases used now, such as these
Getting into the swim" Getting into
the grind" l have invented another,
however, which suits me better for the
present purpose, which is, getting into
the crush. So, if you want seat in the
you must get into the crush and
90 in with the crowd-it's awful, though
if you don't you will be left-out in the
corridor in the rear of people jammed up
n the doorway ten deep. In a day or
.wo the crowd thinned out, then there is
10 more trouble. OF the proceedings of
congress, the fight over the Speakership
n Democratic caucus, the election of
IriSp, the reading of the Presidents mes
age taking = hours, and theineidents
md dOings pertaining to the opening ses-
ions thus far the readers of THE CHRON-
Gle have been thoroughly advised
through the papers, therefore of them
md of many other things observed about
he Capitol and elsewhere, / shall not
peak, but stop right here. HI. W.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31
Farmers Institute,

The following are some of the subjects
to be discussed at the Farmers Institute
Feb. and 5, 1892:
Present Situation of the Farm.
The Outlook for the Farmer, d. G.
Bundy.
Spraying Orchard and Garden, Pro-
lection Against Injury by Insects, Prof
Green.
The Silo, L. b. Steer.
The Farmer and the Railroad
Is st. Clairsville an Eligible Site for
Manufacturing, and How will it Benefit
the Farmer.
The Breed of Cattle for Profit.
Potato Culture, Mr.. Scott, Mt. Pleasant
The Farmer as Citizen, J. P. Myers.
With Essays and Recitations by home
talent and popular Lectures by Prof. Mel
son, DR.. Hingeley, Gen. Hurst and prob
ably Judge Owens, the outlook for an
unusually interesting Institute is bright.
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For a Place in the Ohio Senate.

Walter S. COwen, of this place, and
brother d. T. Cowen, of Bellaire, went to
Columbus, Wednesday. Walter is max
ing vigorous canvass for the place of
Second Assistant Sergeant alarms in
the next Senate, and his prospects
of obtaining the place are exceedingly
bright. This would be the right man in
the right place. The appointment would
be recognition of long and faithful po-
litical service, and would be highly pleas
ing to all Belmont county Republicans.
We wish Mr. Cowen success, and if desert
is allowed to influence the choice, he will
obtain the position.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31
A Doubfe AMiction.

c. p. White, Deputy Clerk of the Unit
ed States Court at Columbus, while
taking bath Sunday morning, suffered
slight stroke of paralysis. In getting
out of the tub in his disabled condition,
he fell, doubling his left foot up in such
manner that the ligaments of the foot
were broken. The injury is extremely
painful, and Perry will be laid up for
some time. Danger was also feared from
a second stroke,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31
Cheaper Real Estate.

The handsome brick residence in the
West End, belonging to Mrs. Olivia Peck
was sold by her Monday to Mr.. John Nc
Kelvey for $1,000, which is much lower
price than was paid for it some years
ago. This and other recent real estate
sales in this place show that the fic-
titious values which have prevailed for
several years have been fiattened out, and
that the real value is ruling in prices.
Such state of things indicates a health
ier tone, and is much preferable to the
old, when every one held his land at an
absurdly high figure.
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Sad Death Of an Infant.

Anabel Catharine. the 16-months- old
child of W. W. Cowen, Esq, of Flushing,
died December 23d The immediate cause
of death was paralysis. The child had
been slightly sick with cold for several
weeks, but had recovered and was not
thought to be in danger. The fatal stroke
came ON Wednesday morning, disabling
one entire side of the body. Death fol-
lowed soon after The babe was bright
and interesting. She was the solace and
pride of her young parents, and the blow
is severe one to them. They are both
well known III this place, and their nn-
merous friends will unite with US in ex-
tending to them assurances of the kind
est sympathy in their first sad bereave-
ment.
The funeral was held on Christmas
Day, with interment at Flushing.
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Caught at Last.

T. J. Buchanon, President of the
Barnesville Window Glass Works, and
Miss Clara Glover, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. J. W. Glover, of that place, was
married at the home of Rev. Donahey, OF
the Presbyterian church, on Tuesday
evening of last week. The wedding was
very quiet. Mr. and Mrs. Buchanon left
at once for three weeks trip in the
East,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31
Marriage Liceu ses.

The holiday week is productive of an
unusually large batch of permits to wed
Since our last report Probate Judge Tall
man has issued licenses to the following
persons:
Osman Caldwell and Marilda Perkins
Geo. w. Walters and Hannah Perkins
Alva E. Tomson and Mary b. Parker.
Harvey NJ Pastorius and Name Hager
Harrison Brady and Josephine Fawcett
James Lashley and Mary E. Charlton.
Thos. Wiley and Margaret A. Wilkin-
son.
William T. White and Emma Hawn.
Thomas Payne and Mary NJ. Cavender.
Nicholas Hirtz and Magge Riley.
Joseph Dernelle and Rosie Deveaux.
VIM. NJ. Craig and Myrtle A. Flood.
Edward West and Jennie Humphrey,
Fred Jackson and Lena Han.
J. c. Tracy and Mary Sherman.
James E. Hayes and Matte A. Ferren.
James NJ. Weeks and Della Lafferty.
Geo. C. McKelvey and Matte Jeffers.
Charles w. Bonar and Emma West.
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Meeting Of Election Board.

The County Board of Elections met
here on Monday to issue certificates of
election to those who received a majority
of votes at the November election. There
was some question as to the necessity of
this procedure, but it was thought best
to take such action in addition to the
certificate of the Clerk of the Court on
the ground that it would do no harm
even if it did no good.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31

The Watt Mining Car Wheel Company,
of Barnesville, will give a banquet to
their employees and families on New
Years evening. Such actions cement
more closely the bond of good feeling
between employer and employe, and if
more kind acts of this nature were in
dulged, there would be less turmoil be-
tween capital and labor.
100000 to loan at per cent. Secu-
rity, real estate worth double the amount
of the loan-no loan less than $1,000.
Farm property preferred.
WIN. A. M'MECHAN,
1929 If. st. Clairsville, D.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31
Young ReIuolicans-

Every child, who munched with delight
his Christmas candy, ought to grow up
into an ardent Republican and an enthu-
siastie supporter of the Mckinley bill.
Owing to that wise measure, sugar was
this year so cheap that a1ulteratiOn did
not pay. The children got more candy,
and ran no risk of poisoning from cheap
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Its Cost

We have stated that the cost of wiring
in the incandescent lamps would be about
$3.50 per light. We are Informed that
the cost depends entirely on circum-
stances, being governed by the length of
wire, whether the wire be concealed or
not, the number of lamps. etc. Our
figure would be about the average cost
for the first lamp.
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Conoart.

The Ladies' Aid Society, of the Meth
odist church, of this place, have engaged
the popular Mandolin Club of Barnes
vile, to give concert here at some time
in the near future, the date not being as
yet positively determined.
This Club is highly spoken of, and its
concerts are thoroughly enjoyable.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31
An Early Snake Story.

Christmas Day some small boys were
dragging huge black snake about the
streets. The reptile was fully six feet
long, and had been killed by the boys in
a wood near town. That he was out and
alive at this season shows the exceeding
mildness of the winter.
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Shocking Accident.

The Columbus papers of Friday con-
tanned an account of the death of Charles
Howey, at the High street crossing, in
that city, on the p, C., c. and ST. L. rail
way. Standing under the trestle he was
struck by yard engine, and was cut in
two below the waist. He was 22 years
old, and painter by trade He was a
a son of Samuel NJ. Howey, who some
twenty years ago was Recorder OF
this county.
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A Good Feature.

Next Sunday morning DR.. Hingeley
will introduce a new feature into the
services at the Methodist church, namely,
the study of hymnology. The Doctor
thinks that there are beauties in the
hymns which very few preachers bring
out in the reading, and he proposes to
make those beauties somewhat more ap-
parent by a literary and critical exercise
before the sermon. Some member of the
congregation will recite a hymn each
morning, and DR.. Hingeley will give its
history,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31
Not Yet.

Editor James Alexander, of the Woods
field Spirit, was away from home a week.
When he returned he walked up town
in company with lady and the hood
lums of the town at once jumped to the
conclusion that he was married and gave
him a noisy serenade that night But
James isn't married-will be some day,
perhaps DS-I1OeDeRdent
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31
WORK IN THE COURTS.
Cases Disposed of in Common Pleas
During this Week.
Proceedings in the Common Pleas Court
During the Week.

Present in Common Pleas Court.
briggs, Judge; Henry NJ. Davies, Clerk
Lawson Emerson, Deputy Clerk: NJ. N
Scott, Sheriff; W. n. Darby, Deput!
Sheriff.
Amy B. Gilmore against Amanda E
Gilmore. Cause continued
Martha Adams against Daniel Adams
Cause contidued.
Vim. C. Davis against Mary Davis
Divorce granted on ground of adultery
Plaintiff to pay costs.
Brookover. Divorce granted on grounds
of extreme cruelty. Plaintiff to pay
costs.
VIM. Prince against Margaret Prince
Divorce granted on grounds of habitual
drunkenness. Plaintiff to pay costs.
Ella Jackson against Joseph Jackson.
Cause continued.
Emma L. Bolon against Emmett BO-
Ion. Finding issues in favor of plaintiff.
Allowed as her alimony Sl200. Defend
ant to pay costs.
A. p. Carpenter against Charles o.
Butler. Judgment by confession on
warrant of attorney for Sl0O666 and
costs.
Ohio against John F. kyne. Defend
ant valves arraignment and pleads guilty
to suffering game for gain to be played;
fined $50 and costs.
Ohio against John F. Kyne. Defend
ant valves arraignment and pleads guilty
to cock lighting; fined $50 and costs.
Ohio against George B. Kemp. Recog-
niZance forfeited.
Ohio against John F. Kyne. Three
cases nollied.
Lewis Hunt, admir-, against Lavina
English. Cause continued.
Barber Matthews against James n.
Matthews. Ordered off the docket.
r. A Powellson and others against
c. ]. Schooley, admir-. Death of defend
ant j. c. Steele, suggested, and leave Civ
en- to file supplemental petition.
John w. Lane against Charles Roth
ermOnd. Motion to discharge attachment
dissolved. Plaintiff excepts.
VIM. n. Ball against Samuel Blowers
and others. John Ball is made party de-
fendant with leave to answer instanter.
Defendants Samuel Blowers and HUI
dah Blowers except.
Home Building Asso'n Company vs.
Louis E. Criswell and Others Cause
continued
Martha S. Smith against n. r. Smith
and Charles Smith, partners. Judgment |
by confession on warrant of attorney for
S1050, interest 3 per cent. and costs.
David Powell Lash against Charles A.
Darby and others. Finding due plaintiff
from defendant Charles A.Lash S166455.
Decree of foreclosure and order of sale.
Thomas J. Major made party defendant
on his own molten, with leave to answer
VIM. p. Hazen against John A. HaZen
and others. Report of commissioners
and confirmed and premises Or
dered sold on premises.
Mary Jump against w. and L. E. Rail
road Company. Jury empanelled and
sworn and trial proceeded. On motion
view of property ordered.
Christian Wolf was re-granted license
to keep Ferry at Martins Ferry.
Andrew P. Blair against Jos. Banfeld
and others. On his own motion Leland
Frint is made a party defendant herein,
with leave to answer instanter, and de-
fendant David NJ. Sutton is given leave
10 answer instanter
Andrew P. Blair against Joseph Ban
ield and others. Judgment by default
against defendant for $S9763 and costs.
Decree of foreclosure and order of sale.
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For Rent.

One of the most desirable residences
on Main street, st. Clairisville, contain
ing 8 rooms, 2 cellars, an elegant suite
of offices, suitable for business room;
two wells, good cistern; barn, with room
for l6 horses; large carriage shed, &c.
Will give possession any time.
l2-3l tt. j. G. KINTNER.
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Senator Nichols, Leeal Busines.

Senator Nichols goes to-day Thursday
to Columbus, to be present at the opening
of the Legislature He has placed his
office and business in the hands of W. T..
Hewetson, Esq, who during the legisla-
tive session, will look after the interests
of the Senator's clients. Mr. Nichols ex-
poets to be at his Office on Saturdays of
regular adjournment, and Mr.. Hewetson
will be able to communicate with him
when consultation is necessary.
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No Ice Yet.

Ice was formed to the thickness of an
inch or so Saturday and Sunday nights.
AS yet no ice has been cut in this viein
ity, and the prospect for another year
like that before last, when scarcity put
the price of the commodity bepond the
reach of ordinary purses, is exceedingly
bright. Consumers are beginning TO get
somewhat anxious.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31
Electrical Lighting.

Estimates for wireing in, lamps, shades,
and all electrical supplies necessary for
incandescent lighting will be furnished
by Lewis & Battey. Inquire of J. E.
Battey, at Electrical plant, or James
Lewis, at Planning mill. Prices reasona-
BILE and satisfaction guaranteed on all
work. 81 st.
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A Christmas Feast

The County Commissioners and the
Infirmary Directors, together with their
wives, were entertained at dinner on
Christmas day by Superintendent Side
bottom, of the County Ips 2ary. In ad-
dition, all the inmates of che institution
were treated to a Christmas dinner
worthy of the name. The Superintendent
tries to make these unfortunate people
feel that on one day of the year, at least,
they enjoy an as good dinner as anybody.
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PERSONAL MENTION.
Pertinent Points About People Who Com
and Go.

Pertinent Points About People Who Com
and Go.
Miss Minnie Weir, of Batesville, i
the guest of Mr.. John Ferren, the pho
tographer.
Claude Alexander, of the Zanesvill,
Telephone Exchange, spent Christmas
with friends IN this place.
Mrs. Judge Cochran, of Martin:
Ferry, was the guest of the family of j
B. Longley, over Sunday.
Miss Maude Baker, of Flushing, i:
visiting friends and relatives in this
place.
Young David Darrah, who has been
attending school at Mountain City Busi
ness College at Chattanooga, Tenn, op-
Grated by the Wiley Bros, formerly OF
this place, has returned home, having
completed the course.
Miss May Kiger and her mother are
spending the holidays at Newark, as the
guests of Louis Cassel.
Judge Carroll and wife are visiting
their daughters. in Columbus.
Albert Bumgarner went last week to
Cincinnati for holiday visit.
w. V. Campbell, Esq, is absent on a
trip to the South.
Homer West, attending Franklin
College, is spending the vacation at
home.
John A. Keys. an employe of the B.
and o. in the yards at Wheeling, had his
left hand mashed few days ago, while
coupling cars, and lost the index finger
He is spending his vacation with his
parents, in this place..
George Jepson and family spent
Christmas with the family of DR.. s. L.
Jepson, Wheeling.
Miss Carrie Lee Danford started
yesterday for Washington, d. C., where
she will stay several months.
j. W. Hingeley, of Barnesville, visit
ed his parents in this place over Tuesday
night.
Mrs. Clark and daughter Anna, of
Bridgeport, are guests of the family of ].
L. Frint.
DIR. Balph and wife started from Cal
ifornia Monday and are expected home
some time next week.
Miss Lottie Ernest, of Columbus, is
visiting her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
T. J. Merritt, in this place.
George Mitchell, of Columbus, is
spending the holidays with relatives here.
Miss Amelia Clark, of Kingwood,
Virginia, is visiting her brother, Thomas
E. Clark, and family, in this place.
William Finney came home last week |
rom Chattanooga, Tenn.
Morris Cope, of Chattanooga, Tenn,
s spending the holidays at his former
lome in this county.
Prof. E. S. Meek, who has been on a |
rip through the West, returned to his
lome at this place last week.
Prof. Meyers, of Bellaire, was the
'uest of friends at this place over
sunday.
DR. JOS Hebson, of Cleveland, spent
sunday in town.
Misses Mary Carr and Julia March,
f Alliance, o., were the guests of E. L.
lcMillen and wife, for few days this
Teek.
Mr.. Tom Thoburn and sister, Miss
'lanch, of Kansas, visited relatives here
fonday
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Baltimore and Ohio.

The following is the statement of earn
ings and expenses for November, 1891:
Gross earnings, 1890, S2,O04, ,252; 1891, So
O97 ,277: increase, S93,O35. Operatir ex-
penses, 1890 81 AGO. 651; 1891, 81 ,l75, $40; in
crease, 1862. Net earnings, 1890, s6OS,-
59S; 1891, S621, ,961; increase, Sls,3sS.
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WILLIAM STEWART.
A Former Belmont County Man Dies at
Topeka, Kansas.

Topeka, hanSaS-
William Stewart died at the home o.
his son, J. E. Stewart, in Topeka, Kansas
on Wednesday morning, Dec. 16, from
diseases incident to old age
Mr.. Stewart was born in Ohio county
W. Va, in 1904, and lacked but few
days of being 81 years of age. His father
died when he was young, and the family,
few years latter, came to this county,
settling on farm near the Infirmary. In
1910 he was married to Esther Bell, and
moved to the Wallace farm, near Wheel
ing Valley. Two sons, j. E., of Topeka,
and j. B., of Nebraska, were the result
of the union. His wife dying he was
again married i'll 1916. and to them two
daughters were born.
In 1859 he moved to the farm now oe-
cupied by his brother, John E. Stewart,
three miles east of st. Clairsville, where
he resided until 1869, when he removed
to Kansas, where he has since resided
His second wife dying in 1870, he made
his home with his children.
Early in life he united with the Re
formed Dissenting church. After his
first marriage he united with the Uuity
congregation, then under the pastorate
of DR.. Walker, and was elected Ruling
Elder. In 1858 he was delegate to the
Assembly at Pittsburgh, Pa, when the
United Presbyterian church was formed.
After his removal from the bounds OF the
Unity church, he united with the L. Z.
church of st. Clairsville, where he was
again elected to the Office of Ruling Elder
After his removal to Kansas, he with
few others, organized the First L. p.
church of Topeka, Kansas, where he was
for the third time elected Elder. During
his long life he took an active part in the
affairs of the church, and his pew was
seldom vacant. Conscientious in what
he believed to be right, he took decided
stand against the introduction of the
organ into the worship of the U. 2.
church. He was equally vigorous against
all forms of intemperance, and in slavery
days was an Abolishionist. After long |
and useful life, and after but a few |
hours suffering, he peacefully fell asleep |
3 aving 'flived the life of the Righteous,
b last end was like His"
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Belmont County Again.

Ben Simpson, the old Republican wheel
horse, who is one of the most promising
candidates for the seat of the deceased
Senator Plumb, of Kansas, is an old Bel
mont county man. He was resident of
st. Clairsville some thirty years ago,
coming here from Captina. He went
West and grew up with it.
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The Young Die Too.

Jesse Nichol, 14-year-old son of Clark
Nichol, of northwest or town, died on
Sunday night from peritonitis, superin-
duced by an injury received some time
since. He was bright young boy, and
his death is sad blow to his parents.
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Let Us Make it a Good Year.

Let us all, irrespective of age, sex or
politics, go in together to make the next
year count for our town. Let us not
stand in the way of public improvement.
Let us not stand back and carp and crit
icise, when new enterprises are proposed
or begun. Let us be not quite so conser
vative as in years gone by. Let us put
our own time and money into home in
stitutions. If we go in with public and
united spirit, we can make the year
count.
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Fishing on Christmas.

John Addison, VIII Hipkins, and
boy whose name was Smith. went out to
Wallace's dam fishing, and brought home
with them one hundred and one fish,
Mr.. Addison says he never saw fish bite
so freely as they did on Christmas day
ReUQire Tribnne.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31

On Tuesday the names of the following
persons were drawn to appear immediate
ly before the Common Pleas Court, and
serve as petit jurors:
Joseph McConnaughey, Tease; Robert
Hardesty, Riehland; Arnold Westling,
9Th ward, Bellaire: Frank Brown, Wayne
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31

ELLSWORTH GARRETT died at his
home at Glencoe, at II o'clock Saturday
morning, from complication of diseas-
es. The deceased was a son of the late
Benjamin Garrett, of Glencoe. The fu-
neral was held Monday afternoon.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31

If you need glasses or your eyes tire or
head aches when reading or sewing, con-
suit and have your eyes tested for glass
es without charge by Prof. Shelf, the Op-
tician, at Lash's, corner Main and Elev-
enth streets, Wheeling. 1929 st.