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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28
Both Legs Off.

A Bohemian child was killed at the
Wheeling creek coal works Monday eve
ming by the &. L. & W. yard engine. That
engine and the st. Clairsville train had
taken the side track at the coal orks to
allow the Massillon accommodation to
pass. The st. Clairsville train backed
out and started down the main track
when the little child ran upon the side
track and waved at it, not noticing the
yard engine which was backing out at
the time. The engine wheels passed
over both legs, taking one off near the
knee and MASKING the other foot.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28
Do You Wear RubbersP

An exchange has the following sensi-
BILE remarks on the wearing of rubber
overShoes:
"If a man has corn it can be removed,
but if he is suffering from rubber foot
fever no ehiropodist can help him, and
the only thing to prescribe is liberal bath
ing of the feet and removal of the cause.
Rubbers should only be worn to keep wet
out, and they should be removed the mo-
ment tie wearer gets indoors. Failure
to note this gives man wet feet in far
worse sense than if he had waded through
mud ankle deep. 1t was the trouble re-
sulting from forcing the perspiration to
soak the stockings and keep the feet per-
petually damp that drove rubber soled
boots out. of the market. Even loose
rubbers are source of danger, and the
cause of many more serious colds than
they avert"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28

THE Window Glass manufacturers
have again tried to organize an associa-
ton to keep up prices. Prices are twen-
ty- five per cent lower than last year, and
then the works were claimed to be oper-
ated at loss. A gigantic trust attempt
ed, year ago failed to hold out.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28
Will Start Next waek.

Next week George Robinson will open
up his cigar factory in the property he
recently purchased from Mrs. Emily
Craft near the Northern depot. Only a
small force will be put on atfirst but this
will be increased as the demand requires.
With George Robinson at the head the
enterprise is bcunG to be a go.l
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28
Ball at Flushing.

The K. of P. ball at Flushing Thursday
night was well attended by the young
folks of this place. About dozen coup
les wentover in sleighs, and the sleigh
ing was excellent. The ball was held in
Music Hail. Music was furnished by
ST. ClairsVille talent. Supper was served
at the Flushing Hotel. This is nota-
be hostelry. 1t is large, convenient and
eminently pleasant. The persons in con-
troll do everything possible for the COM
fort of guests. providing the best of good
cheer, and making them feel entirely at
home. On this occasion, however, many
complaints were heard as to the lack of
good stable accommodation. The crowd
was large. There were many horses to
be attended to and they were not handled
as quickly and well as they should have
been. We may be pardoned for sug
gesting that an hotel, otherwise so ad-
mirably conducted, and providing so well
for the physical comfort of its guests,
ought to look more after the well being
of its guests horses.
The drive home from Flushing was
cold enough to be exhilarating, and the
town clock had stricken two before the
bells ceased to jingle.
The Lodge of K. of p cleared a neat
little sum by the ball.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28
On the Docket.

The docket for the spring term of
Common Pleas Court now contains 112
cases. They are divided among the fol-
lowing classes: Under the class of civil,
20 cases; partition, Is cases; appeal, %
cases; damage, 23 cases; foreclosure, 12
cases. attachment. Z cases; divorce 27
cases; error, 5 cases; burglary and larce-
ny, cases: injunction, 6 cases; libel, 1
case; manning case; assault, 1 case; ali
mony, 8 cases; robbery, case; ejectment,
case; revivor, 1 case, and disturbing
peace. | case.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28
The Fruit Prospect.

Opinions are various as to the effect of
the ice storm on the coming years fruit
crop. 1t is thought by some persons that
the fruit germs were killed outright by
the ice bath in which they were for sew
eral days submerged. Other fruit growers
say that we may next year expect an
extraordinarily heavy crop of fruit. :
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses have
been granted by Probate Judge Tallman
during the week ending Tuesday,
Rufus EMcAllister and Minnie r, Day
Thomas E. Hart and Esther II. Kildow
Ross Keely and Martha E. Brindley.
John Archer and Annie .Jeffers.
ID. G. Shepherd and Maggie T. Ford.
Charles II. John and Carrie +. Perry.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28
Orange Blossoms.

On last Wednesday at the residence of
J. F. Young, ESQ Thomas E. Hart and
Miss Esther II. Kildow, step daughter of
Mr.. Young, were united in marriage by
Rev. DIR. Alexander. The wedding was
quiet one. The young couple start in
life together with bright prospects and
best wishes.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28
A Pleasing Act.

Through the resignation of Judge
Mansfield, Probate Judge of Jefferson
county, vacancy was caused to be filled
by appointment of the Governor. There
were two applicants for. the position.
w. Med. Miller and Frank H. Kerr. Kerr
had an interview with Governor McKin-
ley and learned that Miller would be ap-
pointed. He then requested that he
might have the privilege of bearing Mil
ler's commission to him and this was
granted. Such gracious acts do not often
occur in politics.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28
GAINESVILLE Institute.

The Barnesville Farmers Institute was
great success in point of attendance
and interest. The foreign speakers pres
ent were Waldo F. Brown and Prof.
Lazenby. Resolutions were adopted
favoring the resubmission at special
election of the taxation amendment re-
Gently defeated, favoring free delivery of
mails in rural districts, and asking our
Senator and Representative to use their
influence to secure the passage ef an act
reducing the fees of county officers.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28

THERE was recently strike Of prin
ters on the East Liverpool Review and
as result the paper has since been bitter
in its denunciation of the men. Will 8
Nichols who was one of the strikers, had
the editor arrested on charge of crimi-
nal libel and lively times are expected.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28
A Good Winter.

Where are those false prophets who
predicted mild and open winter, and
who were trying TO explain it on the the
Dry that the gulf stream was 200 miles or
so farther north than it used to be? Thus
far this has been good old style winter
The conditions have not been unusually
unfavorable to health, the roads have
been good, and business has been boom
ing. A grocer in this place said a few
days ago that he had not for six years
had so good a season.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28
Cough Following the er.p.

Many T. ons, who have recovered
from la gripl e are now troubled with a
persistent cough. Chambertain's Cough
Kemedy will promptly loosen this cough
and relieve the lungs, effecting perma-
nent cure in very short tine. 25 and
80 cent bottles for sale by Patterson s.
Sons. 21-6t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28

EDITORS as rule are kind hearted
and liberal. An exchange tells us of a
subscriber who died and left fourteen
years subscription unpaid. The editor
appeared at the grave as the lid was
being screwed on for the last time, and
put in linen duster, thermometer, q
palm leaf fan, and receipt for making
ice
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28
prs. Francs and ottman.

Formerly of New York, now of the
France Medical and Surgical Institute,
Columbus, o., by request of many friends
and patients, have decided to visit st.
Clairsville, TUESDAY, Feb. 2. Consulta-
ton and examination free and strictly
confidential, in the parlor Of the Claren-
don Hotel, from 9A. N. to P. NJ, one
day only.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28
baltimore and Ohio R. r.

Trains leave st. Clairsville at $50 A. NJ.
and 2:30 P. NJ, Central Standard time.
The morning train connects at the
Junction with Cincinnati Express and
Wheeling Express, and afternoon train
with Chicago Express and Pittsburgh
Express.
In response to requests sent out many
o. our subscribers have either discharged
their arrearages or made arrangements
t. do so. These persons have our thanks s
and all Others who do likewise will receive
the same reward.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28
I.ippincOttfa

Lippincott's February novel Is "Royt the
Royalist," stirring tale of the wars Of
Napoleon. The journalist series is con-
tinued in "The Managing Editor" and
the athletic series in swimming.
Julian Hawthorne and Henry Clews
write Of national topics, and there is an
exceedingly interesting paper on Prince
Galftzin. Poetry is exquisitely repre-
sented by an unusual number of singers,
among them Louise Chandler Moulton,
and Philip Bourke Marston.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28

REPRESENTATIVE FISHER, of Ireble
county, has introduced into the Legisla-
ture bill prohibiting the killing of quail
in this State for the next five years. Few
local sportsmen will approve of so thor
Ough a measure.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28
New Series, Vol. 80, No 4

and much of it is due to neglect. no
/ doubt, but to one who travels over the
city daily, this small number will seem
only the inevitable, and well nigh the
willing sacrifice to the Juggernaut, as
modern parallel to the ancient city that
delivered over fourteen of its fairest
young men and maidens every year to
appease the monster, Minotaur.
***
The utility and scope of the fire of the
heavy l2-inch rified mortars continue to
develop as the trials at Sandy Hook are
extended. They constitute very power
full and effective weapons of defense,
which can be properly utilized only On
land-being practically useless to mount
on ship5oard, where the platform is too
unstable to receive accuracy of fire.
Hostile ships approaching within range
of five miles of the shore batteries will
find themselves in a very dangerous
neighborhood. Targets made over water
have shown that 81 per cent. of the shot
struck within the space of ships deck
$50 feet long by so feet wide if taken
bow on at a range of 51s miles. Vessels
of whatever kind are most vulnerable to
the high angle fire delivered by these
pieces, by which even the armored decks
will be readily pierced or shattered by
the heavy projectile, as experiments have
demonstrated. The projsctiles now used
win be supplemented by steel shells, of
1000 pounds weight, containing power
full bursting charge. These tremendous
guns practically solve the problem of
coast defense.
.**
The vast sums said to be paid by
wealthy women of this town for dresses
are much exaggerated stories. A man
dressmaker few days ago, responding
to queries suggested by the many hand
some dresses seen at this season, said:
'In New York the most extensively
dressed women are not the very richest.
Actresses seem to care less for expense
than the wives of. millionaires. The av-
erage society woman of wealth never
spends over 5000 year for dresses. All
the big prices reputed as paid for dresses
are largely fictitious. The handsomest
velvet dresses that could be desired
could not cost over $3.50, and cloth
dress only $50. Old laces or something
expensive in trimming might make q
dress cost great deal more. A woman
who spends $500 year on dresses alone
is exceptional, and is more liberal than
many royal danes. JOHN FORD.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28

IN the case of John A. Long against
the Pittsburgh, Columbus, Cincinnati
and st. Louis railroad a Cadiz jury the
other day rendered verdict of $500 in
favor of the plaintiff, whose wife was
killed last July by being struck by a
train Will crossing the track.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28
Harness.

Until March 1st | will sell first. class
Hand made Yankey Harness for $500,
usual price $50. Other harness rated
the same. Stock and workmanship
guaranteed.
IT, JIG. ELLIOTT, Flushing o.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28

THE Bellaire street railway does not
seem to be paying thing. 1t had to go
to sale for taxes and Il man sent by its
eastern owners to examine its condition
reported that he found two streaks of
rust running through the town where the
rails ought to be, few shadows of the
horses and mules that were once used,
and an alleged barn.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28

WE offer the largest line of new spring
Carpets ever displayed here. Lace Cur
tains, Chincelle and Tapestry, Portiers
and Coverings See our announcement
elsewhere.
l % At CONRAD TROLLS Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28

WIN. FINDLEY, Charley Burdett, James
Brazzles and Robert Walton, three Mar
tins Ferry boys are under arrest for
stealing time pay checks from the Elson
Glass house. Their stealings amount to
more than $500.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28

WE call attention to our announce
ment of new spring goods. Prices be-
low all comr ton. 1t will pay you to
examine oul stock before buying.
1-28 At CONRAD TROLLS Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28
THE GRIM REAPER
At Work, and Familiar Faces Are
Seen No More.
Known in This County Other
Items Of News.

David Mitchell, mention Of whose ILL
ness was made last week, died at the
home of his son, A ii. Mitchell, Esq, in
this place, on Saturday morning. The
disease that caused his death was grip
complicated by the weakness of advanced
age. He had been sick but few days.
David Mitchell was born in Washing
ton county, Pa lSOe, ana con-
seouently was nyear. He was
descended from Old Revolutionary stock.
His grandfather, Nathaniel Mitchell,
served for three years in the body guard
of General Washington and as soldier
during the whole of the Revolution.
When a young man Mr.. Mitchell came to
this county and learned his trade, that
of plow maker, with Joshua Hatcher,
who lived near the Infiamary. This
trade he followed at his home about
mile south of Louisville, until his retire
ment from active labor, some two or
three years ago. In October, 1888, he
was united in marriage to Anna Hatcher,
who died in 1889. To them seven children
were born-one daughter and six sons.
The daughter is Mrs. Thomas Bentley,
of near Louisville. One son was killed
at the battle of Jonesboro, Ca, another
died when young and four still survive,
Alfred H. and Wilson, the attorneys OF
this place, Jesse, of Columbus, and
Emmett, of Kansas. The latter alone
was absent at the time of his death.
After the death of his wife, with when
he had shared the joys and ills of life for
81 years, he left the old hearthstone and
made his home with his daughter and
his two sons in this place, frequently
alternating from one to the others.
In religious belief Mr.. Mitchell was a
Friend. He was raised in the Seceder
church, but after coming to this county,
united with the Friends church at Plain
field, and there he worshipped silently.
but devoutly, for more than fifty years.
Although adhering to the Friends be-
lief in spiritual worship he never adopted
their garb, insisting that to be mere form.
In politics he was lifelong Depocrat.
and ever cast his vote with that party.
A singular incident lies in the fact that
all of his sons are Republicans. He fire.
quently remarked to them that in poll
tics and religion they were free to choose
their own course.
All the attributes that pertain to hon.
orable and Christian manhood David
Mitchell possessed. AS a neighbor and
friend, he was universally honored and
loved. His counsel was wise, and his
iliie was an example of manly virtue and
honesty. He had sufferings to bear in
life, and he bore them with fortitude and
with simple faith that He, whom he
served SO long, doeth all things well.
His funeral took place on Sunday, SER
vices being conducted at his sons res
idence in this place by Rev. DIR. Alexan-
der. At Plainfeld where the interment
took place, host of old friends yathered
to take last look at his familiar face.
After a season of silent services in the
church his body was lowered to its last
resting place.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28

LEAP year parties at Barnesville are
in bad luck. Thursday night as eleven
couples were returning from Fairview in
two large sleds, going down hill, the
horses attached to the last sled became
unmanageable, and the load was swept
down into the sled in front. No one was
badly hurt.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28

1T was feared that the heavy, close
coating of ice would have the effect of
ssuffocating" the wheat.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28

THE b. and o. has re6stablished a
telegraph Office at Bethesda. with day
and night operators.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28

Rev. WILLIAM G. NEIL, a Lutheran
minister of Guernsey county, died last
week, at the age of SO years.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28

A WELL drilled for oil at Freeport
turned out nothing but salt water, and
the establishment of salt works is now
advocated.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28

81 A TwELyE-YEAR-oLD boy in Bellaire,
coasting "belly-buster,' ran into fence
and broke his Jaw bone.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28

THE report that the Wheeling and
Lake Erie railroad will enter Wheeling
via the Terminal, on February 1, is
confirmed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28

Mr.. ISAIAH ELRiCK and Miss Retta
Graham, both of Fairpoint, were married
on the 18th inst, by Rev. Thomas Love.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28

A BILL is pending in the Ohio Legis-
lature to allow children to attend the
nearest school whether in the same dis
trict or not.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28

RARELY does so little snow furnish so
much sleighing as has been experienced
this winter. Last winter with two feet
or more of snow we had less sleighing.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28

THE short term benefit orders, by which
a person pays in $500, and is supposed to
draw out $1,000 return, are meeting
with severe "roastings" at the hands of
the newspapers in towns where they are
operating.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28

Two BOYS confessed to having broken
open and robbed several mail boxes in
Wheeling.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28

A SLED in which aparty of Barnesville
young people were riding broke and the
horses ran away. One of the horses
broke leg and had to be shot. None of
the party were hurt.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28
Melanee Dished Up for All
Readers

WHEELING will have her new electric
light plant about April lst.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28

Valuable residence of the late Rev.
johnson. decd, on Marietta street, st.
Clairsville. Ohio. Apply to WILSON
MITCHELL, st. Clairsville, o. If
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28

JULIUS JACOBS, of Wheeling, who is
charged with attempting to blow up his
store with gas, will probably get term
in the penitentiary instead of his in
surance money. He is under $1,000
| bond
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28

THE third lecture of the st. Clairsyille
course will be given next Tuesday eve
ming by Henry w. Tewksbury-subject,
"The Championship" Reservediseats at
Patterson's after 8 o'clock Friday morn
ing
Buckwheat Flour lot of the
Old Reliable, "Jepson Pure Buckwheat
Flour. Cheaper than ever.
I-28-2t GEO. JEPsON.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28

THE weighing of the mails which takes
place every four years in order to form a
basis for the contracts with railroads for
carrying them, will commence on Feb
rlary IA and continue 80 days.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28
The France Medical Institute.

THE b. and o. has placed an order for
40 new locomotives.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28

A FIRM in Martins Ferry is preparing
to manufacture soft drinks suck as birch
beer and ginger ale.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28

Why the total number OF persons in
jured or killed by vehicles in street acci-
dents and collisions in this town within
the past year was but III; of these lol
died. This is not at all bad record for
a place so vast, so swarming with human
beings, and so covered by car tracks Of
every sort. 1t is sufficiently bad indeed,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28

gets two large ones for five cents. He
begins his meal on them at once, walking
as he eats, and leaving here and there
long, slippery skin. Now let the boy
go, and keep your eyes on one of these
golden pieces of peel. Here comes a
portly man of middle age, stepping brisk
Iy along. His foot covers the peel, and
down he goes. He makes Intellectual ef-
forts to rise. Persons assist him; a crowd
collects: blue coats push in; he is carried
into the nearest place; gives an address,
a carriage is sent for, and he is trundled
off home with broken leg, or two brok-
ken legs, or a sprain, or cut, as the case
may be. How many such accidents do
you suppose there are during a year in
New York A man in whom have i'm
plicit confidence told me that for twelve
months he had kept count of the news
paper reports of such falls, and there
were over eleven hundred of them. Per-
haps the reporters got hold of a third of all
the falls. 1t is not out of reason to sup
pose that at least three thousand persons
yearly get broken limbs by reason of the
banana and orange peels, strewn care
lessly along New York's sidewalks.
Some eccentric people have a habit of
picking up and throwing off the side
walk every piece of orange or banana
they see. They seem to be religious i'll
it, so earnest are they. They will inter
rupt walk and talk to do it. have seen
many such persons, and believe their
number is increasing. Let us hope that
1t is.