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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-22
Celebration of Colr nbian Dav.

1t is proposed to have a general cele-
bration all over the country on Friday,
October 21st, or Columbian Day. The
public schools are especially interested,
and school commissioners in various
States are taking up the matter with
vigor. 1t has been decided to carry out
as far as possible certain fixed program
in all the public schools of the country
Declarations, essays, songs, and other
exercises, all bearing on the discovery of
America, and the exploits of Columbus,
fill out on interesting and patriotic pro-
gram.
The public schools of this place have
already put themselves in the way of
preparing the program, and the exercises
will be held in the Hall, and be open to
the public.
The other schools of the township
should make arrangements to have the
day observed, and the lessons of history
and patriotism thus more deeply in
pressed on the the minds of pupils.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-22
The G. A. r. Train.

The special car carrying the g. A. R.
Post of this place and others got off on
Sunday aftel lOon on schedule time.
Thirty-four tickets were sold at this
place. Others having berths engaged
boarded the car at points between this
place and Wheeling. The car was the
Pullman sleeper Etna, and on each side
in large letters, fashioned from buckeyes.
appeared the inscription, sc. A. r. Post
No. 203" The train would reach Wash
ington on Monday forenoon and arrange
ments were made to leave last night
"wednesday. For several days freight
trains on the B. and o. were abandoned,
and nothing but passenger trains were
run
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-22
BoggS-H1u.

Edwin n. Boggs, the well known pro-
prietor of Boggs' Coal works, on the
Northern Railroad, was united in mar
riage on Thursday to Miss Jemima Hall,
of Colerain township, the ceremony TAX
ing place at the residence of the brides
mother Rev. DR.. Alexander, of this
place, uiiiciated, and in the presence of
about IS guests, pronounced the words
uniting them until death. When the
time came to perform the ceremony it
was found that the rooms were too small
to accommodate all the guests, and the
principals therefore stood upon the por-
tico in front of the house. As DR.. Alex
ander said the binding words, the sun,
which had been hidden behind cold
clouds, burst out, and flooded the scene
with light. tbs event was accepted as
an omen of good. The usual wedding
dinner Was served, after which season
was spent in social enjoyment. Mr., and
Mrs. Boge5 left on the evening train for
Cleveland.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-22
New Series, Vol. 80, No SO
A PIECE GF RAscALITY.
A Trusted Bridgeporter Relieves Anothe
of Money.

of Money.
About the boldest piece of rascality
and embeZzlement that has occurred
around this vicinity for long while
leaked out yesterday; ;ni if the guilty
one is caught he will be dealt with Sc
yerely. 1t seems that about three weeks
ago Peter Brown, the proprietor of the
Pike street saloon, went to Cleveland on
vacation. During his absence he en-
ployed George 5. Bell "a man who had
always heretofore bore an excellent rep
utation as to his integrity to take charge
of the business; up to within the past
week everything went on smoothly un-
til Bell suddenly disappeared, and upon
it was found that he had
gotten away with something like Sl65 in
cold cash, besides suit of clothes and "A
watch and chain belonging to mill man
who had left the timepiece and attach
ment at the saloon until his return from
work. After the discovery of the loss
Bell was seen at GAINESVILLE. The suppo-
sition is that he has gone further west.
Upon Mr.. Browns arrival he swore out
a warrant for his arrest. From the pres
ent outlook the case looks to be pretty
blue for Brown and the mill man, as it
is almost improbable that their stolen
goods can be restored.-Bdpt. Cor. Reg
ister.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-22
CrOn RanOrts

The Ohio Weather and Crop Service
makes the following repOrtOf the section
in which this cOu t. is located for the
week ending September 10Th:
Heavy rains fell all over the different
counties in the section during Tuesday
and Wednesday and proved very bene-
fetal. The drouth was thoroughly brok
en-, and the ground placed in good condi-
ton for wheat seeding. Pastures still
need more rain, being only slightly bene-
fitted. Water is still scarce in the hill
lands. Corn cutting is nearly completed
in some counties, and is progressing rap
idly in others. Good reports are general
ly received as to yield. Tobacco is near
ly all cut with good crop in color
Wheat seeding has commenced, and it is
progressing rapidly Potatoes continue
to give only half yield. Heavy winds
lodged the corn badly oversome counties
during the early part of the week.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-22
Cholera Inspector

The State Board of Health has decided
to establish a quarantine against all
Eastern cities, and stations have been es-
tablished at every point on the eastern
border of the State, where trunk lines of
railway enter. No immigrant who can
not show clean bill of health will be
permitted to enter the State. DR.. Boone
is local inspector at Bellaire, and he be-
gan the inspection on Sunday. A site
near the b. and D. stock pens west
o. Bellaire, WAS selected as quarantine
station in the event OF cholera making its
appearance. Tents will be used unless
cold weather should demand that sub
stantiaI building be erected. Still, as ev-
cry State is taking about the same action
there is little danger that cholera will
reach us in any event.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-22
MENTIONED BRIEFLY.
Much Petty Thieving Going On In
This Place.
Jumped Over Trestle-Other
Items of Interest.

Each morning brings news of further
depredations by the thieving gang by
which the town is infested Sunday night
an entrance was nearly effected to Wi
ley's grocery. The same night Judge
Hoff ran some men out of his yard, Isaac
Davis lost some fine peaches, and the gang
was frightened away from Geo. Browns
yard. Mr. Clark, at the Clarendon, was
awakened by some one who heard per-
sons near the chicken roosts. He got up,
and after waiting at back window some
minutes and seeing no one, fired shot
down into the grape arbor. Immediate
ly robust thief jumped out and ran
down through the yard, scrambling over
the high board fence. AS he went over,
Mr.. Clark let go another shot, but with
out effect
Tuesday night, despite some special
watchmen, another effort was made to
rob the house of Thomas Johnson. Moth
ing, however, was taken.
The moral of these stories is to keep
your shotguns loaded.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-22
A New Steel Bridge.

The hideOus looking old bridge over
the back river at Bridgeport is to be torn
down and a new steel structure erected
in its stead. The contract will soon be
let. The specifications call for structure
81 feet clear between the trestles, and to
contain foot passages on either side.
This company has been carrying on an
extortion for years in charging nickel
for simply walking across and has made
enough money, doubtless, to build new
bridge every year, but the old one would
have been allowed to remain had not
threatened competition forced the COM
pany to do something. 1t is to be pre-
sumed, however, that the present ex
orbitant rates of toll will continue.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-22
What Are We Striving Forp

Some people say for love, others for
contentment, but the great majority by
word and act declare that they are striv-
ing for dollars for some reason or other;
maybe because they are fond of them;
maybe because they have to have them.
The substance of business maxims is:
Get all you reasonably can when you are
selling-pay as little as you reasonably
can when you are buying. Every one
gets all he can for his products; so we
will not dwell on that point. But every
one does not buy where he can buy the
cheapest. Friendship, local patriotism,
bother and a dozen other things go to
make up the reasons why many people
pay more for their goods than they need
to, and none of the reasons hold good
A small saving on each purchase will
leave balance in the bank at the end of
the year. We claim to be able to save
you little on each purchase. Take
the trouble to investigate our claims.
1t may pay you. w. G. SrILwELL.
9-222t.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-22
Born in Belmont County.

J. Dean Lewis, n ative of this county,
died at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
George Littick, at Kansas City, last
week. Mr.. Lewis was born at Martins
Ferry in 1910. For several years he was
cabin boy on boat between Pittsburg
and New Orleans. During the war he
served faithfully in the Union army. In
1863 he was elected attorney general of
City and became soon one of the most
prominent lawyers in the state, being
known far and wide as Justice" Lewis.
He was a cousin of Dean Aowells, the
novelist, and man of rare natural abil-
ity and versatile talents.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-22
Clean Up-Clean Up,

In line with precautions taken in 9th
er places against possible Invasion of
cholera, Mayor Kennon has issued a proc
lamation to the citizens of st. Clairsville,
calling upon them to put their premises
in good sanitary condition. For the
good of all the proclamation should be
obeyed to the letter. Even though the
cholera does not approach any nearer
than it now is the effect of thorough
cleaning up may be shown in the i'm
proved health of the community. Tp-
phoid fever and other such diseases thrive
under the same conditions as cholera,
and guarding against the latter will also
assist in protecting us against the for
mer., Rigid cleanliness is not a bad
thing at any time, and no time should be
lost in getti lg the town in good sanitary
conc ton.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-22
PERSONAL MENTION.
Pertinent Points About People Who Come
and Go.

| and 60.
Charlie Emerson, in the employ o
the Cable Street Railway Company, o
Denver, Col, is on visit to his relative.
in this county.
Mrs. Laura Emerson spent Sunday
at East Liverpool as the guest of hel
brother, A. W. Ferren.
George Duncan, Esq, and wife, o.
Bridgeport, are away on trip through
the West.
Miss Matte Clark, of Wheeling. Wis
tied relatives in this place last week.
Miss Name Bruce, of Atlanta, Ga
is the guest of Miss Bertha Hunt.
John Parks and wife, of Bellaire
who have been travelling for the past
three months in Europe, sailed last week
from Liverpool for home.
Miss Ina Tallman, ID. H. Milligan
R. NJ Collins, and James McMillen were
among visitors TO the State Fair, at
Columbus, last week.
The Misses Baumer, of Wheeling
after vacation of some months spent n
travel, have resumed their studies with
Miss Armstrong, of this place.
John Murray, of Wheeling, drove up
Saturday, and spent Sunday with rela-
tives in town.
w. V.Campbell and Will Miller were
visitors from this place to the Smyrna
Fair.
Mrs. Mary j. Miller is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Walter Cowen, at Wells
burg, w. Va.
-Chas s. Frint is absent this week on
vacation trip to Pittsburgh and other
points.
Mrs. Sutton, Miss Emma Woodway,
and R. P. Rose and wife, were at tbs
Pittsburgh Exposition, this week.
"A. L. Bumgarner and VIM. Fenton
were at Columbus the forepart of the
week.
John Frasier is taking a vacation
visit to Cincinnati and other points.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burtoftiand Miss Harris
returned last week from their visit to the
West.
Will Webber, of Cadiz, was in town
Sunday, and accompanied the G. A. r.
car to Washington.
County Treasurer Frank Archer
went to Columbus on Monday to attend
the state convention of county treasur-
ers.
Rev. DIR. Williams, president of
Franklin college, was in town ON Mon
day morning.
"A. P. Heaton, of Bethesda, was in
town Thursday.
George Brown was at Steubenville
over Sunday to attend the Methodist
Conference, and to hear Bishop Newman
preach.
&C. w. Troll, of the firm of F. Troll &
Sons, went East last week to lay in
stock of fall and winter goods.
DIR. Alexander and wife, George V.
Brow i and wife, G. s. Frint and E. g.
Amos attended the Boggs- Hall wedding
last Thursday.
DR. Hobson of Flushing was in town
Saturday.
Irwin McKelvey is taking rest from
active work and is with bis parents south
of town.
Clyde Darrah visited friends in the
vicinity of Belmont. Monday. and as
sisted in the threshing.
Mrs. Louisa Wright came in this
week from Kansas City, to resume her
old place with Mrs. Harris at Louisville
David Branson of Flushing was in
town, Saturday.
T. E. Emerson, Esq, of Denver, is
visiting relatives in this county.
Warren Cowen, who was threatened
with bad attack of fever, is much bet
ter.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-22
NJ. Z. CONFERENCE.
Who Will Preach to You During the
Coming Year.
Mayors Sanitary Proclamation Licensed
to Wed-Mysterious Death at Barnes
ville-Circuit Corrt-Other News

The East Ohio Conference of the
NJ. E. Church closed its sessions at Steu-
benville on Monday afternoon. The ap
pointments for this GAINESVILLE district
are as follows:
James R. Mills, Presiding Elder. An
tioch, FL. L. Ward; Barnesville, T. w.
Lane; GAINESVILLE Circuit, VIM. PeregOy
Beallsville NJ Pennel; Bellaire. d. w.
Chandler; Bellaire Circuit. J. w. Eicher;
Clarington, J. A. B. Manley; Fairview,
J. C. Smith,, Hannibal, L. L. Fisher;
Hendrysburg, j. L. Neeley; Morristown,
C. T. Petty; Powhatan, r. H. Finch;
Quaker City, George NJ. Wilson; st.
Clairsville, Harvey Webb; Somerton, W..
A. Rutledge; South Bellaire, S. c. Col
lier; Washington, J.L. Guichard; Woods
field. r. F. Sears; Woodsfield Circuit. A.
C. Whitmore; Batesville, J. G. Gamble;
Beallsville Circuit, Ii. Fl. Grim; Bellaire
Circuit; E. s. Smith; Demos, ID. w.
Knight; Glencoe, s. A. Peregoy; Jerusa-
lem, d. b. Cope: Winterset, C. NJ. Hol
lett.
Among the ministers well known in
this county are the following: Steuben
vile District: Bridgeport, C. B. Hen
thorne; Bridgeport Circuit. F. /. Swaney;
Martins Ferry, A. w. Butts; Irondale,
w. G. Meek; Hamline, w. Ii. Haskell;
Wellsville, s. Burt.
Cambridge District: John L. Wilson,
Presiding Elder; Cambridge, J. M. Carr;
w. d. Starkey.
Cleveland District: Chagrin Falls, NJ.
j. Slutz; Chardon, J. II. Hollingshead;
Cleveland Broadway Mission, q. Z. Man
chester; Nottingham, ]. F. Morton;
Painesville, T. II. Armstrong.
Youngstown District: Girard, j. II.
Conkle; Rock Creek, J. E. Burt.
Akron District: w. II. Rider, Presid
ing Elder; Warren, Louis Paine.
Canton District: E. d. Holtz, Presid-
ing Elder; Columbiana, 5. Y. Kennedy;
Leetonia, J. Gledhill.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-22
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage permits were
issued by the Probate Judge during the
week ending Tuesday:
Francis Wilkinson and Ada Sawyer.
Edwin N. Boggs and Jemima W. Hall
VIM. X. Crozier and Viola M. Hepburn
James Stevenson and Lizzie Lash.
Frank X. Burkle and Katie MasSae.
John N. Hamilton and Lurilla Will
liams.
H. D. Griffith and Fannie B. Wolfe.
Hairy Pyle and Emma Mathers.
Jos. c. Raird and Mary M. Linch.
Frank R. Barr and Hannah J. Jones.
d. w. Stuck and Rossie Deaugherty.
C. E. Bowen and Laura Webster.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-22
Gun Club.

The gun club held regular short Fri
day afternoon with the appended re-
suits:
Darrah, A. c.. OIL oil oil III OIL O1O OIL 11O1-17
CASTOR, 1. H. .O11 100 O1O Ill III Oil oil 01O1-15
Patterson J. A 100 Ill Ill Ill Ill 10l oil 1111-21
KennOn, n. X. 11O oil Ill u Ill O1O OC) O11O-l4
Much interest was attached to the
shoot, Tuesday, and several wagers were
made. The score:
Patterson. oil O10 OIL no Ill 1l0 101 1001-16
Collins, R. NJ Ill Ill Ill O1O Ill 110 Ill 11l1-22
Darrah, A. c.. OIL 1Ol Ill III O1O Ill Ill 11lC 20
Darby, N....Ol0 Ii Ill Ill 40 101 Ill O1O1-1s
Meyer, J. B.. oil 40 40 Ill OIL Ill OIL O1O1-lS
CASTOR. 40 oil tJ1 oil ITO oil O10I-13
Kennon, A. W e. 1Ol 1O1 40 Ill Ill 100 OOl1-16
Boroff J. oil oil oil 900 O1O O1O O1O 11l1-13
Mennon, N. X. 101 10 1O1 1t Ill Ill Oil Oils
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-22
Over a Trestle.

Edward Shipman of Martins Ferry
jumped off a Wheeling Il Lake Erie
train at the Belmont brewery and in
stead of landing on the platform, as he
intended, went over a trestle work and
fell twenty feet on pile of timber. His
leg was broken, and he was otherwise
cut and bruised, but his escape from
death is considered remarkable. The
next time he will look before he leaps.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-22
GIVEN AWAY.
Three Valuable Presents, Worth Not Les
Than $1,000.

Three Valuable Presents, Worth Not Les
Than $4,000.
l, A solid oak bedroom suite; 2, Sc
of solid oak cane-seated chairs; 3, largs
handsome cane rocker.
We are requested by B. r. Johnston tt
announce that these three valuable gift!
will be given to the three persons making
the nearest guess to the number of bean:
in a jar, at Belmont County Fair, to
be held at st. Clairsville, on Tuesday
Wednesday and thursday, September q
% and 80, 1892
Each and every 25-cent admission tick
ct purchased will entitle the purchaser t6
admission to the Fair and to "Guess
Ticket" on which will be written the
the name and post-office address of the
purchaser. Any number of tickets may
be purchased.
The beans will be put into glass jar
from peck of beans, and sealed in the
presence of those desiring to see it done
at II o'clock on Wednesday, September
%, at Floral Hall, on the Fair grounds
where these three elegant presents will
be on exhibition, and where the jar will
be kept for inspection, and where the
"Guess Tickets" will be deposited in a
locked box for that purpose, until 3
o'clock P. NJ, on Thursday, September
29th. The beans will be put in, the jar
sealed and kept over night by some dis
interested person who does not guess.
And the beans will be counted by three
like diSinterested persons. In case of a
tie guess, the contest will be decided by
lot.
These valuable goods are the property
of B. r. Johnston, the large furniture
dealer and funeral director of West Main
street, st. Clairsville, Ohio, who gives
them away to advertise his business and
the Fair. The Board of Directors feel
obliged to acknowledge Mr.. Jonhston's
liberality in this matter.
This is go. 1t costs not cent extra
to guess. Remember, you have three
chances for the three valuable presents
with one ticket, and as many times three
chances as you like by buying number
of admission tickets. If you do not be-
lieve that these goods are worth the price
above stated and well worth coming for,
go and see them for yourself at Mr.. John
ston's store, where they will be on exhi
bition from now until the date of the
Fair, Sept. 27, %, and 20, 1892.
T. q. AYERS, j. B. HoGE,
Secretary. President,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-22
NEW CASES FILED
In the Office of the Clerk of the Court
of Common Pleas.
issory Notes-Actions for Damage and
Divorce Make Up the List

In the Office of Clerk Davies, of the
Court of Common Pleas, petitions in the
following new cases have been filed
within the last two weeks:
On the grounds of no consideration
VIM. NJ. Campbell seeks to enjoin DIR.
Byron E. Ottmann from negotiating, in
dorsing, assigning or transferring note
of $500 given by plaintiff to defendant
under the agreement that defendant
would cure him of bladder and kidney
trouble within five or six months. Plant
iff alleges that under such an agreement
he took the medicine prescribed, and
obeyed all directions for five months, and
that be gained no relief, but became
worse He further alleges that the de-
fendant threatened to take judgment
against him in the courts of Franklin
county, without allowing him to set up
defense.
AS administrator of the estate of Isaac
Iddings, decd, VIM. Parkinson brings an
action against Mary L. Gregg and Others
to recover on note for $3.50, and to fore
close mortgage on property in East
Richland. Also against Benjamin Fen
nell and others to foreclose mortgage
on property in the southwestern part of
Richland township.
Charlotte Pickering brings suit against
Mary L. Johnson to recover on a promis-
sorry note for $500 and to foreclose a
mortgage on property in BarnesI ille.
To recover on note also for $50 } An
Ma M. Kirk files her petition against Jane
McWillis and Others, and asks for fore
closure of mortgage On property in Kirk
wood township.
Samuel Riley and others file their peti-
ton in suit against A. w. KennOn as
admir- de bonis non, of 1. NJ. Riley, decd,
in which they set up their claim as only
surviving brothers and sisters.Of said de-
cedent to the one-half interest in the es-
tate of L. NJ. Riley, valued at 5000.
The Pennsylvania Company built a
fence in front of the property of Mary
Klevis, in Martins Ferry, and she begins
suit against them for S7C0 damages in
consequence, claiming that she is shut
off from privileges enjoyed for thirty
years.
Adaline T. Hatcher alleges that she
holds note against w. S. Taggart and
others for $500, which will become due in
May, '93, and to protect her interests she
seeks to attach certain moneys due the
said w. S. Taggart.
For medical serti ices rendered during
his last illness, George L. Snode files his
petition in suit for S9O5.25 due on book
account, against John NJ. WarnOck,
admir- of estate of John Rankin, decd.
Tillie Laurie alleges that there is due
her on promissory note given by Da
yid Irwin S65077, with interest from
March Is, '92, for which she asks judg-
ment.
Joseph Elliott brings suit against VIM.
Dubois and others to recover S1200 due
on promissory note, with interest from
March, 1890, and to foreclose mortgage.
Lottie Woodward wants divorce from
W. A. Woodward on ground of willful
absence; and Mary H. Vandyne asks for
a divorce from John Vandyne on ground
of negligence and extreme cruelty.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-22
MustarioIls Death

John A. Tallman of Barnesville was
found dead on Monday morning with
bullet hole in his head. He bad been in
his melon patch gathering melons and
had his gun along. A short distance
from where he lay his gun was leaning
ag inst thief ence. How he received the
total shot is mystery. He was about
SO years of age and married. He was a
brother of James c. Tallman, the attor-
ney of Bellaire.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-22
Rehtted and Rel Il. nished.

The Masonic Hall, on the upper floor
of the school house, is being repaired
and newly decorated. A new ceiling and
wainscoating have been put in, new car.
pets have been laid, and the rooms are
to be fitted entirely with new furniture
The hall will also be supplied with elec
tric lighting, and quite likely the steam
heating apparatus will be extended from
the lower floors of the building.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-22
An Old Citizen of Glencoe.

Michael Ault died suddenly, Sunday,
at his home on the hill just above Glen
coe. He was 8S years of age, and had
lived the larger part of his life at Glen
coe, for many years operating the mill at
that point. He leaves three sons and
three daughters, all grown. He was a
solid, respected, substantial citizen, and
a Christian, a member of the Presbyteri-
an Church. The remains were buried
Tuesday at the old German Church bury
ing ground north of town, exercises be-
ing held at IL o'clock.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-09-22
Horses Fed During the Fair.

Henry Ducker has fitted up at his new
Stables, opposite the Marble shop, com
modious quarters for feeding horses dur
ing the Fair Persons desiring horses
cared for, will find this location convent
emily near the Fair grounds. Horses will
be intelligently cared for, promptly fed
and watered, and Mr.. Ducker will be re-
sponsible for all packages, ETC., leftin his
charge. 922 2t