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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10
MAD WITH RELIGION.
A Pathetic, Though Interesting, Spectacle
In the Court Room.

A Pathetic, Though Interesting, Spectacle
In the Court Room.
REBECcA [. HEARY, cOlored woman.
was brought from Martins Ferry Tues
day by officers, and underwent trial Tor
insanity. While the witnesses were
being examined, she gave a curious free
exhibition to the Probate Court. the
other officials, and the loafers who are
always at hand to see anything out OF
the ordinary. she soon made 1t evident
that she was badly lunatic on the subject
of religion. She began by marching
around the room, passing her hand
quickly over every object in reach. she
seemed to get more excited, and sang
HYMNS. pausing now and then to pray
little or to announce paragraph or two
of a sermon. She seemed to be prepared
for the fray for she had a neat oxford
Bible with her name gilded on the back,
and she read occasional texts. She
shouted in good old style, jumping up
and down and slapping her hands to-
gether like an automatOn. The picture
of President Harrison seemed to have
unusual attraction for her; she stood be-
fore it often, making upward motions
with her hands, as though bidding the
President to go up. Whether she meant
that he should go like an angel into
Heaven, or should get second term, was
disputed. The clock, also, seemed to be
of especial significance to her; she got up
on chair in front of it and made various
passes over its face, swaying backward
and forward with the motion of the pen
dulum. The twelve revolving chairs,
jury chairs, she pers listed in swinging
round and round. When told to keep
quiet she grew highly indignant, and
when questioned, she gave unexpected
and startling answers. She made such
ian uproar that the Court was not long In
her insane, though there
arose some question as to her residence.
Pending the solution of this she was or
,dered taken to the Jail. Deputy Sheriff
Darby approached her and asked her to
go with him. She evidently thought him
Satan for she yelled "go with you where,
to help" She then put up both hands,
Fitzsimmons style, and gave Deputy
Darby right handler on the cheek,where-
upon he gathered her into his arms, and
bore her away as she sang and shouted
glory to God"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10
COMMON PLEAS COURT.
Cases of All Kinds Disposed of During
the Week.

Cases of All Kinds Disposed Of During
the Week.
, Present.. b. briggs, Judge; III. NJ.
Davies, Clerk; Lawson Emerson, Deputy
Clerk; NJ. NJ. Scott, Sheriff; w. N. Dar-
, by, Deputy Sheriff.
John W. Kimes against Forest Oil
!, Company. Trial to jury. Verdict in ia
vor of plaintiff for $1,000.
i Alice g. Rankin against Thomas A.
Rankin. Divorce granted on ground of
willful absence for three years. Defend
ant required to pay $3.50 per week for
three years as alimony.
Joseph Speidel Il Co. against Sutton
Bros. Trial to jury. Verdict in favor
of plaintiffs for S527.14.
James Crossley against Daniel Fusner
and others. Finding due plaintiff S2l15.47
decree of foreclosure and order of sale,
Bina McHale against John w. Stuff,
Cause settled and dismissed and costs
paid.
Almertia Robertson against Otto Ault.
Cause dismissed without prejudice to
new action at costs of plaintiff.
Augusta Rohrey against Martins
Ferry Terminal Railroad Company. Tri-
al to jury Verdictin favor of the plain
tiff for $4,000 as damages.
B.L. CranstOn against Agnes Johnson.
Judgment on award of arbitrators for
S1025 with interest from December 20,
81. Each party to pay their own costs.
Shively Neil against John Bakos.
Judgment on confession on warrant of
attorney for S35274 and interest at z
per cent. and costs.
Sarah ]. Ryal against Alex. Somers
and others. Cause continued.
John C. Haynes against Martins Fer
ry Terminal R'y Company. Cause set
tied at costs of defendant.
Weston Whitman & Co. against G..
Trolls Sons. Cause continued
VIM. Trigg against Charles Hall. Find
ing due plaintiff s1O.27. Defendant hav-
ing offered to confess judgment for s25,
judgment against the plaintiff for costs.
Ohio against Theodore Brown. Bur
glary and larceny. Nolle entered as to
second count of indictment. Plea of
yuilty::as to first count. Sentenced TO
six years in the penitentiary.
Ohio against Edward Hollinger. De-
fendant valves arraignment and pleads
guilty to indictment for assault and bat
,ery. Fined $40 and costs.
In the matter of the Disciple Church
If Mt. Olivet, Ohio. Sale to g. W.
Mum confirmed and deed ordered.
John T. Troll against John Warnock.
Revivor of Judgment for s252. SO ordered.
Ohio against John irwin. Burglary
md larceny. Nolle entered and defend
mt discharged from custody.
Clementine Craig againt VIM. T.
Jraig. Cause continued.
Dubois and Mccoy against Elizabeth
Riley and Others. Judgment by default
or S20S.75. Defendant John Ramsay
certified as surety.
Belmont Savings and Loan Company
gainst Margaret Conners and others.
'ale confirmed and deed ordered.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10
TOWN COUNCIL.
Two Sessions-Fxpenditur Lamp
Two Offices in One.

Two Sessions-Fxpenditur Lamps.
! Two Offices in One.
The regular monthly meeting of Coun-
Gil was held Monday evening.
The matter of the repair of the road
leading to the B. & o. depot was referred
to the committee on streets and roads,
and they are empowered to act as they
see fit.
The finance committee was instructed
to at once examine the books of the clerk
and treasurer to make a settlement for
the year, and to report.
Bills to the amount of $500 were Or
dered paid
Inasmuch as inquiries had been made
by various parties notably by the Will
age of Barton-in regard to the old street
lamps, the mayor was authorized to sell
the lamps at 50 each, and the posts at
25c each, in cash.
The street and road committee was in
structed to confer with the county COM
missioners and to make arrangements
with them for grade at the crossing of
Main and Sugar streets.
1t was found that so far as could be
ascertained, there has never been an or
dinance passed creating the offices OF
solicitor, street commissioner or ma;
shal. Accordingly an ordinance was
passed providing for the last two offices.
and proving that they be filed by the
same man; this man to receive as mar
shal $50 year and fees, and as street
commissioner S1.25 day for actual work
performed under the direction of council.
Adjourned until Tuesday evening.
At the meeting Tuesday night, upon
the application of the county commas
sioners, Samuel Jackson was appointed
as deputy marshal, with special police
powers in and about the court house.
The finance committee reported that
thirty five 500 st. C & N. R'y bonds had
been redeemed in the past year; also 40
$50 coupons, as well as 20 electric light
bond coupons. They reported also that
they had found the books of the clerk
and treasurer to be correct and to agree
in all particulars, and they submitted the
report of receipts and expen- |
1ituraS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10
DEATH OF MRS. LEE.
An Estimable Woman Passes from Eartl
to Heaven

| to Heaven.
On Wednesday morning, the I'd inst.
Mrs. Rose Lee, of Flushing, bade adieu
to things of time, and her spirit we trust
started on its journey to the Celestial
City.
Mrs. Lee was daughter of Mr.. Alex
Mcpherson, of Flushing, and her girl
hood days were spent mostly in that vii
lage. After the removal of her father to
Uniontown she was united by marriage
to Mr.. Joseph Lee, whose death occurred
some three years since. Her death
was caused by some affection of the
heart, and was sudden and unexpected.
She appeared as well as usual, and was
cheerful and conversing with some lady
friends, when suddenly she gasped for
breath and asked to be raised up. Placing
her hand on her heart she said "the mis-
cry is here" and in a short time expired.
Fulsome praise of departed ones is al
ways distasteful, but true worth always
is deserving of special mention. Mrs.
Lee needs no monument to perpetuate
her memory, for she lives in the hearts
of the people. A true and faithful wife
"a kind neighbor and friend-a ready
and helping hand in time of sorrow,
with a generous nature and an open
hand for the relief of the destitute. Her
church was not forgotten, and her con-
tributiOns were most generous. She gave
over 300 to the Christian Church at
Flushing, of which she was leading
member, and also $500 to Bethany Col
lege. Possessed of ample means, she
contemplated using part of her money
for the welfare of others. The writer can
only say, kindest and truest of friends
in time of sickness and sorrow. hail and
farewell
The funeral took place on Friday last
at 10 A. NJ. Although there was no at
tempt at ostentatious display, yet the ap-
pointments were of the richest and most
costly. The casket was handsome one,
and the relatives had ordered pillow
and two bouquets of the most exquisite
lilies, tea roses and hyacinths.
After leave-taking, brief prayer was
made at the home by Rev. Bowling, and
the casket was taken to the church,
where the services were conducted. The
pail bearers were-Edward Hobson, How
ard Kirk, j. p. Harvey, John Michael,
Mr. Parks, and A. M. Brown. A large
had assembled in the church
to participate in the exercises and pay |
their last tribute of respect. Rev. Dowl- |
ing, of Bethany, w. Va, conducted the
services, Revs. J. H. Hopkins, of Wheel
ing, Stewart and Todd, of Flushing, and
G. S. Hackett, of Uniontown, partici-
pating. The choir sang "The Shining
Shore" and other brief but impressive
remarks by the ministers, the congrega-
ton, led by the choir. sang "We are gath t
ering home one by one." Sadly the fu
neral procession took up its line of march
to Crab Apple Cemetery, and kind, lov
ing friends followed to the very brink of
The grave. There they waited on the
night side of the grave, while she passed
,n unto the side of the morning where
glory celestial shines on the portals. HI.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10
A Former Representative.

The Ottawa, Ia, Republican, under date
of February 26th, contained the following
notice of the death OF Coulson Davenport c,
a former citizen of this county, and its
representative in the Legislature:
"This morning at 10 O'Clock, Coulson
Davenport, who has been ill for the past
week with complication of diseases,
passed away, at his home on Ash street,
aged SO years. In 1874 he emigrated
from Barnesyille, Ohio, where he had
spent busy life in the mercantile busi-
ness. In early days he took an active
interest in politics, and was twice a
member of the Ohio Legislature during
that time, elected by the Republicans.
Though not an orator he was a very
smooth, graceful writer. He was a sincere
Christian and had long been member
of the M. E. church, and led such quiet,
thoughtful life as most men should who
expect such green old age as he enjoyed.
The deceased leaves wife to mourn his
loss, but no children"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10

Church Notes.
Owing to the absence of DR.. Alexander
at Cadiz last Sunday. there was no
preaching!in the Presbyterian church.
Much interest was shown in the meet
ing at the Methodist church, Monday
evening. DR.. Hingely, among other
things, touched upon the subject of dane
ing. The DR.. condemed dancing. not
per Sc, but on account of its influence
and tendency.
The meetings at the Methodist church
have been so well attended that they will
be continued throughout the week.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10
An Old House.

An interesting relic of by-gone St
Clairsville is disappearing in the brick
house belonging to l. s. Powers. and
which he recently purchased from J. F.
Patton. This house was built in 1925,
by John Patton. at that time Mr.. Pat
ton was living in house farther down,
and Oh the opposite side of the street.
This house, by the building of the Ma
tiOnal pike, was thrown some fifteen or
or twenty feet below the roadway, so
that plank from the road to the second
story window lay level Mr.. Patton
promptly entered suit for damages, and
built for his own use the one-and half
story brick above mentioned.
The buying and selling of the house
then and now affords an instructive study
in prices. Mr.. Powers recently paid for
the house and lot $1,000 In 1929 Mr.
Moses Coulter bought the house for
$400. Yet that was when st. Clairsville
was booming center of trade and bust
ness.
The house again came into the hands
of the Patton family with whom it re-
mained until its recent sale. The most
uninteresting fact about it is that it is
now being torn down, and its site will
soon be occupied by neat, modern two
story frame house.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10
Medical Society.

The Belmont Medical Society held its
regular meeting in Bridgeport on Tues
day. DR.. A III. Hewetson, of this place
assumed the Office of President, to which
he was recently elected. He delivered an
inaugural address on the subject:
"The benefit of organization and the
duty of the profe son of our county, to
sustain and advance the interest of the
Belmont County Medical Society"
A resolution was adopted protesting
against the bill now pending to appoint a
Board of examining physicians in this
State.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10
PERSONAL MENTION.
Pertinent Points About People Who Come
and Co.

and Go.
Mrs. Rev. DIR. Mills. of Barnesville, is
visitor with DIR. Hingeley and wife.
Miss Lei Clemens, of Bellaire, is visit
ing Miss Maggie Anderson.
Rev. WilmOt Meek, of Irondale, o.,
visited his parents at this place this week.
August Kuckuck, one of the widely
known German citizens of Martins Fer
ry, was welcome caller at this office on
Monday.
WIN. Sharon, of Colerain township,
was in town on business on Monday, and
favored THE CHRONICLE with visit.
Mrs. Mary Doyle, of Finlayville, Pa,
is visiting relatives and friends in this
place.
Mrs. Mcconnell, of Bridgeport. who
has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. s. g.
Hughes, returned home on Saturday.
DIR. William Estep, the veteran physi-
clan of Louisville, we are glad to note,
is recovering from his recent illness and
will soon be on duty as of old
W. L. AAO"OIoOii, Eoq., W uO lids uCciI
sick for some time, is now improving.
M. E. Wilson, accompanied by his
wife, will take advantage of the low rate
and go to Washington, d. c., to-day
Mrs. L. C. Sedwick is quite ill at her
home, near Blaine.
Rev. Alexander, d. D., preached ut
the First Presbyterian chuch, at Cadiz,
last Sunday.
e. L. Feeley, of Columbus, was in
town on business last week.
Charlie Clark, who has been spending
\ few months with his parents, here, re-
turned to his work at Allegheny, last
week.
w. S. Norris, a former st. Clairsville
BOY, now employed with the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company, at Newark, N. j..
sme in Monday with his wife, on a VII it
% friends and relatives.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10

REVIVAL services are closing up at
various places. The revival spirit does
not seem to be so prevalent throughout
this region as it was last year. Religious
feeling and interest seem to move by
waves, and we were not this year in the
path of any marked movement.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10

THE progress of Western civilization,
the advancement of the times, and the
part that journalism holds in it, are
shown by the fact that in the Barnesville
public schools the Enterprise is often
used as a textbook.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10

THE committee of visitation to prisons
and charitable institutions visited the
Children's Home last week and report it
to be in excellent condition in all respects
The committee 60 this week to visit the
Jail at this place and the County 1nfrm-
ary, west of town.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10
Conrad Trolls Sons

Have now their Carpet Room filled with
the handsomest line of
Marquettes,
Body Brussels,
Tapestry Brussels,
Wool Carpets.
Low prices will attract you. Will take
pleasure in showing our stock. 3-l0-3t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10
How the Money is Divided.

The following figures from the books
of Treasurer Archer show the condition
of the treasury at the close of business
on Saturday. evening. These figures
differ slightly from those of the Auditor,
owing to the floating orders that have
been issued and not paid, but the result
is the same:
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10

AGAIN the question of the suitability of
various places as a location for canning
factory is going the rounds of the coutry
press. 1t is not perhaps strange that
every village situated in the midst of
fruit county should fancy itself especially
called to be the site of canning factory.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10
Lecture.

A native of Persia will deliver lect-
ure in the Presbyterian church on next
Tuesday evening. March 18TH, at 7:30
o'clock, OIL persia and the Persians."
He is one of sixteen Persians in this
country, and his lecture will be interest
Children under IL years 10 cents. Half
the proceeds for the benefit of the Mis-
sion Bands of the Presbyterian Church.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10

GEN. D. A. HoLLINGswoRTH, of Cadiz,
lost bright little seven year son, last
week, by scarlet fever.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10

QUAKER CITY has abolished the office
of Street Commissioner and reduced the
salary of the Marshal one-half.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10

FIFTY different patterns of Carpets at
prices that are the lowest ever known in
the history of the Carpet trade. All new
styles and new colors. Art Squares and
Rugs in all sizes. tt F. TROLL Il Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10
Third Time in the Pen.

Third Time in the Pen.
Theodore Brown, the notorious GRIM
inal of Barnesville, plead guilty on Mon
day to burglary and was sentenced to six
years in the penitentiary. His offense
was stealing chickens, and he received
one year for each chicken. Brown has
twice been convicted and twice served
term in the penitentiary, and with this con
viction would, under the habitual Grim
inal act under which he was also indict-
ed, have received life sentence. How
ever, it was agreed that if he would plead
guilty the habitual criminal count would
not be pushed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10

GEO. G. SEDGwICK, General Insurance
Agent and Notary Public, Martins Ferry,
Ohio. Loans negotiated without expense
to the MORTGAGE. Office in the Boyd
Block. 2-lS-ly
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10

Old Clothes Made New Cleaning,
Dyeing, and Repairing done neatly
promptly and at reasonable prices by
tt B. R. BURLINGTON.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10
Conrad Trolls Sons

VIII open this week the finest, display OF
Fine Dress Goods ever shown here. All
the newest shades
Party Dresses,
Gloria Silks,
Silk Henriettas,
Silk and Wool Bedford Cords,
Habit Cloths, New Effects
In Broad Cloths.
Will take pleasure in showing you an
endless stock. 2-1O-3t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10

We propose to take the lead in Fine
Dress Goods and Trimmings.
3-10-3t CONRAD TROLLS Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10

Plows can sell you. the right kinO
at the right price this season.
332t. GEO. JEPsON.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10

WE have opened large line of Ladies'
Wraps, in all the latest styles. Call and
examine our stock. We can suit you.
3-1O3t c. TROLLS Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10

Buckwheat Flour - Another thous-
and pounds of "Jepson's Pure" just re-
ceived. GEO. JEPsON. 3-3 2t.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10

ASK to see them, whether you want to
buy or not. F. Troll & Sons win con-
slider it pleasure to show the choicest
work in Swiss, Nainsook and Cambria
Embroideries ever brought to ST. Clairs-
vile. 2-l1-tf
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10

NOBLE COUNTY papers report a great
exodus of their people to the West.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10

New Spring Stock,
New Carpets,
New Lace Curtains,
New Embroideries,
New White Goods,
New Table Linens.
Come and see them.
2-11-tf F. Troll & Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10

Although we have Bourbon Congress,
AMI Blaine declines. upon his word,
II our subscribers will pay up,
We II still feel thankful, Lord.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10
Sale.

Henry Morgan, as administrator, will
offer at public auction on Tuesday, March
22nd, on the BOggs farm, south of town,
the goods and chattels of the late John
Banfeld. Much stock. hay and grain.
harness, etc, will be offered for sale.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10

DON'T forget the township and corpo-
ration conventions on Saturday. Turn
out, and nominate good men, and the
people at large will elect them. There
will be three assessors to nominate in
this township, one in each precinct, in
stead of one, as heretofore.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10

CHILDREN in the country can now go
to school at the school, house nearest to
their homes, within reference to district
lines
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10

THE Belmont County Teachers Insti-
tute, to be held at st. Clairsville, July 25
to August 10, Gnclusive), will be the
leading summer school in eastern Ohio.
Every teacher should make arrangements
to attend.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10
INTERESTING SHORT BITS.
Newsy Items Gathered from Town
and Country.
Pithy Paragraphs Written or Pasted "A
Mslanee Dished Up for All
Readers.
Fruit Trees-At ]. K. sUTroN's. tt
Miss BESSIE HoGE, of Bellaire, will 20
as missionary to India.

BELLAIRE sent seven prisoners to the
GAINESVILLE work house last week.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10

WILL you not find Franklin College,
New Athens, Ohio, the cheapest and
best? See catalogue
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10
Death of Mrs. Douglass.

Mrs. Eliza Douglass died at the resi-
dence of her daughter, Mrs. DR.. West, in
the East End, Monday evening. She was
in her 87th year. She had been for five
or six years afflicted with cancerou>
disease, which resulted in her death.
For the last year she had been i'll very
deplorable state, being partially demented
and more or less delirious the whole OF
the time.
The deceased was born and lived for
the larger part of her life four miles
south of town. She with her husband
were among the first settlers on Meth
odist Ridge, where they lived for many
years happily in a modest cabin, bringing
up numerous and hardy family. About
one year ago Mr.. Douglass died. Seven
children three daughters and four sons
survive Mrs. Douglass.
The funeral was held Wednesday ; t
one o'clock from the late residence of
deceased, the interment being at the
Union Cemetery.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-10

THE last lecture of the st. Clairsville
curse, ITO and Fro in London" at Court
House Hall, Friday evening of this week.