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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
An OilRas Stove.

Many persons cling to the kitchen
range because they are afraid of gas
Oline stove. W. c. Stilwell now has a
stove exactly similar in effect to gaso-
line stove, but in which the fuel is oil.
1t is not an ordinary oil stove, but vapOr
stove that will vapOrize and burn any oil,
whether gasoline, benzine or coal oil. 1t
is simple in construction, having no parts
to rust, clog or get out of order. 1t
solves the problem of completely safe
vapor stove. 1t is cheaper in actual use
than the gasoline stoves, as the lowest
priced oil may be used. There are three
different sizes, at varying prices, which
place the stove within the reach of all.
Go into Mr.. Stilwel's store and see it
work.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
Which CandidateP

When you come to cast, your ballot
next Saturday, consider we'll the strength
of the candidate for whom you vote
Remember that the district is not Sc
strongly Republican, but that with a
weak candidate there is danger of losing
it. We can not afford to take candi
date who will encounter animosities in
his own party so strong as to endangeI
his success if nominated We want a
man involved in no "entangling ALI
ances." That man has been a
candidate for Office twelve or fifteen
times is no argument in favor of him,
and no one will likely be deceived by any
such absurdity. However, consider well
the claims of both candidates, look up
their record on party fealty, examine it
you wish the election statistics every
time each has been a candidate, compare
their work while in Office, and then vote
for whichever you think will be the
strongest.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
Foolish Prophecy.

Rev. IrI B. Hicks, and other weather
cranks ought to be restrained by law from
prophecy. Hicks sits in his observatory
at st. Louis, and gazes on the stars and
dreams for year in advance. He be-
holds certain planets in certain positions,
takes look at the moon, and straight
way predicts cyclone on certain date.
A cyclone to him means a wind, which
goes in a circular manner, ami which
may extend over five hundred miles OF
territory. A cyclone, however, to the
general mind is terrible twisting lorna
do, purely local. Hicks prediction may
be verified, but whether it is or not
many timid and nervous persons are un
necessarily frightened. Science is able
with tolerable accuracy to foretell for {
day ahead what the weather will be, bu
such prophecy year old is absurd.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
The Agreement.

No matter how the primaries 60 on
Saturday, Belmont county will 60 into
the Congressional Convention with but
one candidate. Such is the agreement
between Colonel Poorman and Senator
Nichols. Whichever has the majority of
the delegates will be the candidate, and
the other will withdraw. This insures
Belmont county the best possible show
for the nomination. 1t is hinted that
this agreement is not binding on dele
gates elected in behalf of one or the 9TH
er. 1t is true it is not as bond, but in
honor any delegate knowing of such an
agreement can not go contrary to it and
vote for his man if he is out of the race.
He would be betraying his trust, and we
do not believe any one would take such
a stand
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
SHORT STORIES.
Several Newsy Items Dished up Under
One Head.

Several Newsy Items Dished up Under
One Head.
The semi-annual stated meeting of the
st. Clairsville Presbytery was held in
the Presbyterian church, Barnesville, on
Tuesday and Wednesday of last week.
Rev. H. c. Moorledge was chosen Mod
orator and Rev. Haekett, of Uniontown,
Stated Clerk. Rev. j. s. Plummer, OF
Pittsburgh, who has accepted a call to
Cadiz, Rev. II. III. McMasters. of Craw-
fordsville, Ind, and Rev. A. w. Williams,
who comes from Erie to Bridgeport,
were received into the Presbytery. Rev.
Charles McCracken was dismissed to the
Osborne, Kansas, Presbytery. Rev. Moor
ledge, of Cumberland, and Elder w. w.
Watt, of Bethel, were elected commits
sioners to the General Assembly at
Portland. Oregon, with Rev. DR.. Robert
Alexander of this place, and Hon. j. w.
Laughlin, of Barnesville, as Alternates.
Elmer Alderman, of New Athens, and
Harry White, of Beallsville, were licensed
to preach. The next meeting will be
held at Rock Hill in September.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
MONTHLY Meeting.

The regular meeting OF Council was
held Monday night, all members present
The committee on lights was instruct
ed to erect an addition to the electric
light building, the cost not to exceed $50
A complaint of Mrs. M. j. West that
the alley adjoining her property was
badly filled up. was referred to the proper
committee.
A number of bills were reported, and
ordered paid.
A petition, praying that Council au
thorize vote by special election to re
peal the ordinance prohibiting the sale Of
liquors, and signed by 29 citizens, was
referred to the committee on ordinances
Messrs. Kennon, Mitchell and Seidwitz.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
Attend The Primaries.

The Congressional primaries will be
held on next Saturday. and it is of the
greatest Importance that every Republi-
can voter should turn out and express
his choice. AT the primaries is where
the nominations are practically made,
and there is the place to work. Belmont
county has two candidates before the
primaries, but will have only one before
the Convention, and next Saturday it
will be determined who will be our can
didate. 1t will take but little time to at
tend the primary and cast your vote, and
under no circumstances neglect this act
We are for Belmont county first, and the
best and ablest candidate next, and nei-
ther can so likely be secured as by de-
cided majority one way or the other.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
Death of Joel Wood,

Joel Wood, of Martins Ferry, died or
Saturday night, at the age of IS years
He was one of the Oldest and also one OF
the most progressive citizens of that
place, and did much to advance the
material interests of the town. He was
born at Smithfield, Jefferson county, and
spent his early life there. He was fol-
many years connected with railroad en-.
terprises. first with the G. and P, and
later he organized the w. and L. E. rail
road company, of which he was the first
President. He was in many ways prom
inently identified with the business in
terests of Martins Ferry. He was a
friend and patron of liberal education,
and always took an earnest interest in
the work. He was early an Abolitionist
and by deeds manifested hearty sym
pathy with the wrongs of the black race.
His death is severe loss.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
After Many Months.

Mrs. Josephine o. Hamilton, wife OF
John S. Hamilton, the well-known mail
agent on the G. & P, died in Bellaire on
Saturday morning as result of many
months illness from nervous troubles
She was 81 years of age, and leaves a
husband and two children. Mrs. Hamil-
ton was an aunt of Mrs. Auditor Hender-
son, and was will known in this place
Her funeral took place on Monday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
Excursion Rates to Piqua, Ohio.

On May 9th and 10th, the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad will sell Excursion
Tickets to Piqna, Ohio, and return, ae-
count of the meeting of the e. A. r. of
Ohio, at rate of cent mile in each di-
rection, for the round trip. Tickets will
be good for return passage to and in
Guiding May II, 1892. For further in
formation call upon or address any agent
Of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, or L..
S. ALLEN, a. G p. A., Chicago, Illinois.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
Something New.

We have just ordered from the foundry
over twenty founts of type, with rules,
borders, and ornaments, and we will be
better prepared than ever before to do
fine job printing. Our work already
compares favorably with first class city
work, and with the addition of our new
type, we will be prepared for any
emergency.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
Reception.

The young folks constituting the Ju-
nior class at the High school will give a
reception to the members of the gradual
ing class on the night following Com
mencement, Friday June 3rd. Very
complete arrangements are being made.
Prof. Killmeyer, the Wheeling pianist,
has been secured to furnish music, and
the occasion promises to be of unusual
interest.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
The Oldest N. E. Minister.

Rev. Martin L. Weekly, reputed to be
the oldest Methodist minister in the
United States, died at his home in Berlin,
Pa, on Sunday, at the age of 95 years.
He was remarkably vigorous man, and
previous to his last illness was never sick
day in his life. He was a frequent
contributor to church papers and man
of far reaching reputation.
Rev. Weekly many years ago preached
in this county and has many relatives
living here He is we'll remembered by
many of our older people.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

THE announcement of J. w. Kirk
patrick as a candidate for the nomination
of Recorder appears in this issue. Mr..
Kirkpatrick is a well-known young Re-
publican of Bellaire, where he is now
serving his second term as City Clerk.
He will make hustling canvass if
nominated, and satisfactory official, if
elected.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
New Series, Vol. 80, No 18

been delightful. When we left Florida.
a month ago, vegetation was rapidly ad-
vancing; here we found only the peach
bloom. Since then, however, we have
witnessed day by day the rapid unfolding
of the flower, the blooming of the rose,
the expanding of the Easter lilies in
their white purity and beauty, and the
rich green foliage casting more and
more, as mantle, its grateful shadows
to screen mortals from the increasingly
penetrating rays of the approach ing
summers sun. And thus, when, as now,
we sometimes sing
1.-The fOwery spring at Gods command,
Perfumes the air and paints the land"
We are convinced that spring is near in
earnest, and that the season is so far ad-
vaneed that it will do for us to migrate,
at least, a days flight toward our North
ern home, and will therefore leave to day
this city on the hills of Georgia, with all
its possible beauty, and wing our way
into Tennessee, to the city of the Mount
ain Lookout. H. q. w.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

HARRISON COUNTY Republicans in
convention, recently, nominated John W
Splker for Commissioner and John N
Hanna for Infirmary Director. AS these
are the only officers in the county to bt
chosen, the campaign over in that quartet
will be tame.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

DURING the heavy storm Monday
night, the electricity played all sorts of
pranks at the light plant. To those in.
side its antics were less of interest than
of alarm. The current was necessarily
shut off from the wires, leaving the town
in temporary gloom.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

THE special examination at this place
Saturday of applicants for admission to
the high schools of the county should not
be neglected The examination is open
to any pupil of school age, and no fee is
required
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

THE Ohio Short Line Railroad COmpa-
ny, incorporated at Columbus, Wednes-
day, proposes to build railroad from
Steubenville or Bellaire to Toledo through
Jefferson or Belmont, Harrison, Tusca-
rawas, Holmes, Wayne, Ashland, Huron,
Seneca, Sandusky, Wood. Lucas, Fulton
and Williams counties. Stock is fixed
for the present at 100000. The incor-
poratOrs are 5. G. Maybrey, J. b. Milli-
kin, A. p. Crane, w. HI. N. Read and w.
R. Hoge. This is probably as near COM
pletion as the road will ever get.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
Confusion Again.

Judge briggs not having, for obvious
reasons, placed the order on the Court
Journal commanding that the clock be
set again to the old time, as suggested by
the Gazette, the Commissioners acted
upon the suggestion, and the hands on
the dial were, on Monday, put forward
81 minutes, so that the town is now again
compelled to use an antiquated, obsolete,
abominable and ridiculOusly inconveni-
ent schedule.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

IT looks as if we were to have wool
en- mill at this place. Parties interested
in the work and experienced, say that
there is no doubt of such things pay
ing. Much encouragement has been
given the project by those able to assist
1t ought to be go.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
GRASSLAND Bros.

A DISPUTE between Rev. Collier, OF
the South Bellaire M. E. church, and a
Rev. Craft, of the church of God, has
become so warm that the latter is back
ing up his statements by published affi-
davits. The controversy started over
the former is alleged to have
said in reference to immersion.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
STRAW HATS, and all other kinds at
| 4-28 3t CHARLIE, the ClOthier'S.

THE Guernsey county Republicans last
week nominated the following county
ticket: For Sheriff, James Mason; for
Auditor, John E. McClelland; for Treas
urer, John A. Bliss; for Commissioner,
John w. Graves; for Surveyor, Osman
NJ. Hoge; for lnfirmary Director, II ugh
NJ. 8eymer.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
William Edwin Ault.

William Edwin Ault, living near War
nock's Station, died at noon Monday, OF
typhoid fever. He was aged about 4f
years, and was son of Daniel Ault. He
leaves a wife, who is daughter of the
late VIM. WarnOck, Sr., and six children
The funeral was held from the Methodist
church at Warnock's, Wednesday at IL
o'clock, with interment at the Warnock
cemetery.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

A GLASS company at Moundsville has
satisfactorily demonstrated that gas for
heating purposes can be made from slack
coal, the refuse of the mines. This sort
of coal is abundant and cheap, and the
discovery promises to furnish an exceed
ingly ow-priced fuel.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

THE Washington county Republicans
decided the matter of a congressional
candidate for that county by the popular
vote method. General B. r. Dawes re-
ceived a majority of 700 over ex-senator
Davis
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

GEO. X. PHILLIPS closed an eight
month term of school at No. 6, Union
township, Friday. Literary exercises
were given by pupils, a dinner was set
and eaten in the school-house. and the
scholars were given treat in the way of
candy and nuts.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

SENATOR ECKLEY, the statesman from
ScrOggstield, Carroll county, hls decided
not to be candidate for Congress. He
withdraws from the contest in the inter
est of Judge Mccoy, and the latter will
have the solid Carroll delegation.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

Dress Goods-New shades in Bedford
Cord and Cheveron, new wears in Cam
els hair, Dotted Swansdown, Pineapple
figured Bedfords, Zephyr, Ginghams and
Sateens in new colorings, India Linen,
Challies, Batist, &c. Come and see them
4-282t JEPsON & PATTON.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

WE make charge of five cents per
line for the publication of resolutions of
respect and regret passed by organiza-
tions on death of some member, and for
extended obituary notices. Will persons
forwarding us such resolutions and no
tices, kindly accompany them with the
address to which the bill is to be sent2
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

IT ought not to be a difficult thing to
get good Republican candidate for
Recorder. Five good men and true are
already before the people, and all parts
of the county are not heard from. Our
columns are still open for announce
mentS
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

A COLLISION between passenger train
and freight on the Panhandle, west OF
Steubenville. Tuesday morning, resulted
in the death of one person, and the seri-
Gus injury of many others.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
Try G. p. Hess Snow Flake Bread.

THERE will be 1853 delegates in the
Democratic State Convention, 81 OF
whom come from the Sixteenth District
Of these Belmont will furnish IL, Car
roll 8, Harrison 4, Jefferson 6, and Mon
roe Z.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
Only for Medicine.

For the information of persons who
contemplate starting drug stores in this
place, we state that in eighteen months
during the reign of local option, fifty
three barrels of whisky were sold by one
store, upon prescription, for medical pur-
poses only.-Cald,OeU Republican.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

A Sunday SCHOOL teachers meeting
at the Methodist church, Friday night
was well attended and profitable. This
weeks meeting will be held at the United
Presbyterian church at $50 o'clock P. NJ,
next Friday evening.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

Mr.. J. F. MATTHEWS, with corps of
assistants, began work in this place Mon
day collecting material for the new
Belmont County Directory. The larger
places of the county have been canvassed
and the work is we'll along toward COM
pletiOn.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

PUT a pin in here-We lead in Fine
Dress Goods; twenty different weaves in
Black; also large selection OF newest
novelties in colored goods in newest
shades. +. TROLL Il Sons. 40 5t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
Entertainment.

There will be an entertain ment at
Beech Hill School house, Thursday even
ing, May 18th. The exercises will be lit
erary and musical. An interesting pro
gram has been thoroughly worked up
and it will pay you to attend. Admission
children 10 cents, adults Is cents.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

DoMEsTICs, cheaper than ever-Table
linen, Sheeting, Cheviots, oil Cloth, &c.
4-28 ct JEPSON & PATTON.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

GEORGE BOILING, living south of
East Richland, died last Monday from
cancer of the stomach He was "a years
of age. The funeral was at o'clock
Tuesday afternoon, from his late resi-
dence Interment at East Richland
Cemetery.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

Lewis Owens, of Armstrong; Mills,
died at his home, Tuesday of last week,
and was buried at the Scatterday grave
yard on Thursday. He was 81 years of
age, and had been for many years a sue
cessful tobacco merchant He had been
afflicted for some time with stomach trou
BILE, and died of paralysis.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
COMMISSIONERS REPORT.
The Monthly Grist Of business Transacted
By Them.

The Board of County Commissioners
met in regular monthly session on Mon
day, with all members present. Aside
from passing bills, approving bonds of
toll gate keepers on the Pultney town
ship roads, and letting the contracts for
delivering and breaking stone on the
National road, there was little of impor-
tance done. Contracts for delivering
and breaking stone on the National road
were awarded as follows. The contracts
are by the rod:
Mile. Del'g Brak'g. Derg. Br'k'g
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

THE Northern train was delayed Tues
day night by the breaking of an engine
on train preceding.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

A DRUNKEN Italian fell over aprecipiee
eighty feet high at Wheeling, Sunday,
and was not badly hurt. Persons con-
templating falling eighty feet ought
always to get drunk.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

WE lead, let those follow vino can :
Yard wide heavy sheeting at &c, worth 7c
|" fine " "6Lc &c:
q" bleached muslin "64c SC;
We have 700 yards of above goods
which we will sell at these giving away
prices until closed out
4-28 3t F. TROLL Il Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
important To Voters.

The primaries next Saturday will be
held in the same precincts as last fall
Every voter will vote at the same place
as last fall. Do not forget this. 1t is
important.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

WHEN he went home last Wednesday
evening Arlin Hartley was surprised to
find some thirty young people who had
gathered to help him celebrate his birth
day.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

MIXED PAINTS, Varnishes, Wood
Stains, White Lead and Oils-everything
in the line for interior or exterior decor
alton at reasonable prices at
GRASSLAND Bros.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

BAILEY & Sons, Bridgeport, will sell
you gents Handsewed Kangaroo Shoe
for 81, the same that you pay So for else
where. 4-28 st.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

OUR prices are all right. Come in and
see our stock, but don't buy if we can't
do as well for you as any other house.
SO ct. JEPsoN & PATTON.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

SToPl and see our artistic line of paper
hangings, wall, border and ceiling all
perfect match-new goods just received.
Prices to SOC per bolt. Anything you
want. Call and examine at
GRASSLAND Bros.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

Mrs. MARY A HARRISON, of near
Warnoek, now in her 18th year, has just
completed bed quilt which contains
1O,S16 pieces. The work was all done
during the past winter.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

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-IS-ly
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

JAMES EDDY was fatally injured at
the 4Etna Mill Bridgeport, by being
caught in the shafting and whirled
around until his legs were beaten into
Jelly.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

GEORGE PooRMAN has completed his
job as weigher of mails between BenwoOd
and Chicago. lie travelled 1868 miles
in twenty three days.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

Mrs. MATTHEW PORTERFIELD, one of
the most estimable women of Goshen
township, died on the 21st ult. and was
inferred at Wesley Chapel. An aged
husband and several children are bereft.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
BUy the famous Globe Shirt of
428 3t BAILEY & Sons, Bridgeport.

A LARGE locust tree standing in the
Barkhurst field opposite A. j. McFar-
lands residence was struck by lightning
Monday might, and riven and scorched
from top to root
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05

TIE string on your finger upon read
ing this bargain: 300 pairs of ladies' kid
custom made Shoes at $l.75; former
price 1915. F. TROLL & Sons. 4-2S st
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-05
For Sale.

One yoke of good young Work Cattle
one light family Wagon, two Buggies
one road Cart-vehicles second hand, but
good. A. L. BLAIR. 8 st.