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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19
In the Fifteenth pistiiot.

1t is announced that Hon. j. ID. Taylor
will be candidate for Congress in the
18th district, and his hosts of friends in
all the counties of Eastern Ohio, which
he has so faithfully represented, will be
gratified to learn of his success. In all
the years of his public life Mr.. Taylor
has been untiring in behalf of his con-
stituents, industrious for the general
good, and answering in devotion to
duty. During the past three years he has
taken quite a prominent part in the
debates of the House, and has been
especially able in advocacy of the main
tenance of the tariff ON wool. In the
present Congress he is the leading Re
publican on three committees and on the
special committee recently appointed to
investigate the taking of the 11th Census,
which is the most important special
committee of this Congress. Should he
be nominated by our friends in the 18th,
his experience and thorough acquaint-
ance with public affairs will at once give
them an advantage in position which
would otherwise take years to attain.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19
All SoYarai1nz

The Oldest hotel in Coshocton, built in
the year 1900 by Colonel Charles Williams
was burned Thursday. This hotel was
rendered famons by one of the cherished
traditions of Coshocton that Col. Charles
Williams, the proprietor, once kicked out
OF his tavern Louis PHILIPPE, afterward
King of France. The story runs as fol-
lows: Louis was putting up at the tavern,
and was not satisfied with the accommo-
dations, an alteration ensued between
him and the tavernkeeper, ending in his
telling Williams that he was heir to the
French throne, and would not. as the
coming sovereign, condescend to handy
words with baekwoods plebeian.
Williams replied that in this backwoods
of America there were no plebeians. "We
are all sovereins here" said he, "and III
show you our power" and, suiting the
action to the word, he kicked Louis Phil
Epe out of the house, at which the soy
ereigns" lettering around the tavern gave
three cheers.-ZanesciIe iSiq,aal.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19
DRUNKENNESS.
Original Views on the Subject Of
Drinking.

Original Views on the Subject Of
Drinking.
There was union meeting of the
churches of this place at the Methodist
church Sunday night, to keep up the
agitation on the temperance question.
DIR. Hingeley preached sermon in which
he enunciated his logical, though peculiar
views on the subject of drinking intoxi-
cants. Drunkenness, he said, is crime,
and the drunkard is the criminal. He
ridiculed the sympathy as maudlin which
so often palliates the offenses of the man
who drinks, on the ground of inherited
tendencies or of good fellowship and gen.
erous feeling. The DR.. does not pin his
faith to the Kelley cure for drunkenness,
for he thinks drunkenness to be the re-
suit rather of moral than of physical
Obliquity. He says that to get at the
heart of the evil, laws should be enacted
providing penalties for drinking, as such
penalties are now imposed for burglary,
murder, or other crime.
DIR. Alexander followed with brief and
practical remarks on the question now
before citizens, urging that united action
be taken for the enforcement of the law.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19
Monroe Republioans Harmonious.

1t seems that the alleged opposition in
Monroe county to DIR. Keepers, the
Chairman of the Republican County
Committee, was chiefly wind. From
time immemorial it has been the custom
for the Executive Committee in that
county to choose the Congressional
delegates, but this year mass meeting
asked for by number of Republicans,
was called in opposition to the Executive
Committee. After the call for the mass
meeting had been published, a number
of persons whose names appeared ap-
pended thereto, declared that their names
were there without authority. This made
things interesting. However, last Sat
urday the Committee met and named
their delegates, then the mass meeting
endorsed them. Thus, it seems that
Monroe county Republicans are still sat
isfied with DIR. Keepers, and that in fact
the mass meeting had very little to do
with the delegates. The delegates are
for Poorman.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19
q. A. r. Memorial Day.

General Orders: l. DrummOnd Post
No. 203, Department of Ohio, stationed
at st. Clairsyille, will assemble at its
quarters on Sunday, May 18th, at 1890
A. NJ, and march hence to the United
Presbyterian Church, where divine ser
vices will be held by the Rev. DIR. Balph.
2. Also, on Memorial Day, said Post
will again assemble at the same place
promptly at l P. M. TO attend ritual ser
vices for that day, and in body to march
to the graves of our dead comrades, who
are buried in the adjacent cemeteries,
and make suitable floral offerings to their
memory, and to our unreturned.
3. All hOnOrably discharged soldiers
are cordially invited to "fall in" and
assist us in these ceremonies.
4. Friends are respectfully invited to
bring cut flowers and unite with us in pay
ing just tribute to our dead comrades.
5. All persons desiring to contribute
cut flowers are respectfully requested to
leave them at the POstoffice here before
1 O'Clock on that day, where they will be
thankfully received by this Post.
BY order of
JAS. F. CHARLEswORTH,
MATTHEW DAVIES, Adj't. Post COm'r.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19
Raising Skunks.

A poleeat farm is thing we red of
in the curious column of newspapers,
where remarkable things are set forth to
astonish one-wOnders from unexplOred
regious and unheard of towns. But b.
r. Burlington has such an establishment
on small scale south of town. He cap
tured several of these animals when they
were kittens polekittens-and has thor
Oughly domesticated them. They seem
more easily taught and managed than
the ordinary house cat, and were evi
IDENTIFY designed to be reared ike sheep for
commercial purposes. Ruggles proposes
to extend the business and make it a
profitable one.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19
The Father of the Department.

A Jefferson county CO., Congressman
was really the father of the National Ag-
ricultural Department as it is now con-
stituted, with Secretary at the head
who is member of the Cabinet. He in
troduced the first bill contemplating the
change and creation of the portfolio. His
name was Hon. Jonathan T. Updegraff.
His industry, his services and his hobby
have been overlooked by certain gentle
men who have been writing about Jerry
Rusk's office, its origin, scope and the
genuine good it has accomplished for the
farming interests of the country.-Za'les-
Uille Courier.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19
Clean Cellars,

Every cellar in town should be clean
ed and thoroughly aired without delay
Much sickness is caused from the neglect
of giving cellars an early spring cleaning
The damp mouldy, poisonous air confined
in our cellars all winter cannot fail to
penetrate the rooms above and carry
death with it. Wherever practical,
whitewash your cellar walls and have
outside doors and windows open for sew
eral days. Give all the fresh air you can
to the cellars and you will certainly en-
Joy better health.-Erc.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19
SUDDEN DEATH.
Andrew Patterson Drops Dead at the Toll
House

Andrew Patterson Drops Dead at the Toll
House
Andrew Patterson, who resided about
IL miles east of town, died suddenly on
Tuesday. He was engaged in harrow
ing corn ground just opposite the toll
gate, at the east end of town, and
about III o'clock went to the toll house
and asked for drink of water. At the
same time he complained of his breast or
heart hurting him. The water was given
him and then ne sat down. In few
minutes he fell over, breathed few
breaths, and died. A physician was at
once summoned. but only to pronounce
him dead. His body was removed to his
home.
Mr.. Patterson was about 20 years of
age, but was hale and vigorous for man
of his years. He was widely known as
a man of kindly disposition, good
neighbor and true friend. His wife died
about two years ago. A daughter died
quite suddenly a short time before the
death of her mother. -Four sons and two
daughters survive him.
The funeral will be held Friday at 1
O'Clock. Interment at the Methodist
Cemetery.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19

JACOB Palmer, an aged farmer of
near Beallsville, was burned to death
while engaged in burning brush. The
fire got beyond bounds, and in his efforts
to control it, he became exhausted and
fell to the ground, and was unable to get
away from the approach of the fire.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19
Temperance Meeting.

There will be a meeting at the Court
House Hall Wednesday evening to pro-
test against submitting the question OF
the repeal of the liquor ordinance to a
vote. The meeting is under the man
agement of the WOman's Christian Tenn
perance Society, Of this place. A nam-
Der of citizens have consented to make
brief addresses. All are invited to be
present.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19
Teachers Institute,

Besides the excellent corps of instruct
ors that has been secured for the Belmont
County Teachers Institute, to be held at
st. Clairsville, July 25-August 10, '92.
Several other attractions are to be added.
Court House Hall has been secured in
which to hold general exercises and
evening lectures, and arrangements have
been completed with F. w. Banner &
Co, of Wheeling, by which it will be
furnished with an excellent piano for use
during Institute. A list of Belmont
county's best pianists is being secured,
one of which will be present each day,
and have charge of this particular
feature.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19
MARTIAL

DIR. VIM. N. McMaster, of Bellaire, and
Miss Sadie J. Wilkinson, of Lewis Mills,
were married at noon Wednesday, at the
home of the bride. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Williams, of Bellaire.
in the presence of small company Of
immediate relatives of the parties. The
couple started at once on a trip East, to
include Washington and other points.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19

THE contract for the erection Of the
Ohio State building at the Columbian
Exposition has been let for 1924. .465. Do.
mated material and furnishings will make
the structure represent a total expendi,
ture of about $4,000. The finishing OF
the different rooms in the building will
be done by different cities of the State.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19

A press dispatch announces that Rich
ards secured A of the AZ delegates in
Jefferson county-and Hollingsworth 3
the latter carrying Mt. Pleasant town
ship. 1t also further states that the
Richards delegates were instructed for
Hollingsworth for second choice. If such
is true, Gen. Hollingsworth would seem
to have lead ON the nomination if the
contest is prolonged until the delegates
vote their second choice.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19
PERSONAL MENTION.
Pertinent Points About Peonle who 70,
and 10

Pertinent Points About People Who CONS
and Go.
Homer West, of Franklin College
spent Sunday at home.
Miss Mary Irwin, of Wheeling. is the
guest of Hon. A. T. McKelvey and wife
Miss Jennie Barnes, of Cadiz. was
the guest of Miss r, TIA Clark. last
Friday.
Deputy Recorder Osler spent Sunday
at his home at Blrnesville.
j. w. Hingely, of Barnesville, stop
ped over Sunday, with his father, DR..
Hingeley.
-Ex Sheriff Foulke was in town Mon
day.
waiter Lewis and wife, of Bridge
port, spent Sunday in this place.
j. FL. Heed and wife, of GAINESVILLE.
drove down Sunday, stopping over at the
Clarendon until Monday.
Miss Clara Wright, of bridgeport.
was the guest of L. E. Emerson and wife.
over Sunday.
Miss Edith Wilkinson, of Wheeling
was the guest of Miss Bertha Hunt. the
early part of the week.
John L. Frint. Sr., was taken sud-
denly sick last Wednesday evening. and
has since been confined to his bed.
Daniel McCOnivlle, of Washington. ID.
C., was the gnest of his father-in-la DIR.
Hingeley, Monday.
Jacob Mcmillan, of Pleasant Grove
was in town Tuesday, and made this of.
flee call.
Miss Emma Woodway is visiting
friends at Loydsville.
George Singer, of Willow Grove. Pa.
is in town on brief vacation from work
"A. Fl. Mitchell, Esq, and wife were
at Lewis Mills Wednesday, in attendance
at the wedding of Mrs. MitchelPs sister.
Miss Wilkinson.
w. IL. Boyd, the attorney of Cleve-
land, formerly of this county, and Miss
Maude Judkins, of Flushing, were regis
tered at the Clarendon on Tuesday.
Mrs. E. L. McMillen went to Wells
vile yesterday to visit her parents.
COL Charlesworth went Wednesday
TO Sandusky on business connected with
the Soldiers Home.
Ed Plant, formerly of this place, now
OF Pittsburgh, was in town Wednesday
j. t. Hall, of this Office, went to
Quaker City Wednesday, to attend the
District convention of the Epwortb
League, and deliver an address on the
topic "How can the League best win
young people to Christ. r. P. Rose. of
this place, who is also ON the programe.
was unable to attend.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19
Change of Time,

A change of time which win affect the
entire B. Il o. system will go into effect
Sunday, the 22nd. 1t is not yet known
what changes will be made in the trains
to and from tits place, but it may be
hoped that some improvement will be
made in the conveniences of passenger
and mail service.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19
Good Shooting.

Good shooting was done by the club
Tuesday. as the following score will
show.
CASTOR, l. H.. oil Ill no III 11O Ill III O1O1-2O
Meyer j. b.. Ill Ill I1O oil 1lO 100 Ill 1OOO-17
Kennon, A. W.. Ill Ill Ill Ill Ill OlO Ill OLLIE
Darby W. NJ. .O1O 1lO 1O1 ITO Ill 11O OlO 1111-17
Collins. r. M. .l0 Ill Oil oil Ill 1O1 100 11l1-19
Darrah, A. 01O 11O 11O 40 40 Ill 1100-17
Patterson j. A Ill 1O1 OIL 40 600 1O1 ITO Hill
The totals of the shoot last week are l.
ii. CASTOR IL, J. A. Patterson 16, J. b.
Meyer l3, A. e. Darrah 9, J. F. Patton 8.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19
Road Working,

Road working is now special order in
many localities. The cutters are plowed
out and the big clods thrown into the
middle of the road, where they will re-
main all summer as menace to all man
ner of travel. Instead of pairing down
the unevenness in the roads, and making
them smooth, the opposite course is in
most cases pursued.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19
Before He Dies.

AS the territory of the several districts
has been manipulated by the gerry man
derers and re-apportioners Colonel Tay
lor has been the successor in Congress of
Amber, Eckley, Bingham, Updegraff
Danford and Mckinley, all in four short
terms, and stands for two of McKinley's
old counties now, Columbiana and Car
roll. He would like to see it from Mari
eta and GAINESVILLE, the two ancient cap
itals and their historic antecedents, be-
fore he dies.-Guernsey Times.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19
JAS. +. F.CHARLESWOkTH,
MATTHEW DAVIES, Adj't. Post COm'r.
Summer Schedule.

The summer schedule went into effect
on the Cleveland, Lorain and Wheeling
Railroad, Sunday. Several changes are
made in the time of trains over the
Northern. The first train leaves at 7:57,
and the second at 1145, or 20 minutes
later than before. The first afternoon
train leaves at 1888, eight minutes earlier
than before, and the last trip at 6:10, ten
minutes earlier. The times of arriving
likewise being 7:45 and 1875 A. NJ, and
2:11 and 600 P. NJ. Making the noon
train 20 minutes later than before will
be change of value, as it will allow W
plenty OF time for dinner before starting.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19
Success In Business.

John Wanamaker says: 81 spend 5000
week in advertising, and pay skill
full mana former newspaper editor and
a good one-S10O0 month to do it for
me. ! make money by it. Advertising
is the leverage with which my store has
been raised up. My business averages
$25 100000 a year. do not see how any
successful retail business can be done
without liberal advertising. Continuous
advertising, like continuous work, is
most effective"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19
somabodu Go no Work.

Cambridge is making spirited effort
to obtain the location of the new eastern
Ohio Asylum at that place. A meeting wa
held last week, and acommittee Of prom
inent men appointed to use all honorable
means to get the asylum. The locating
committee were visited at Columbus, and
have promised to visit Cambridge. For
lack of determined work this plum ought
not to be allowed to go from Belmont
county. Our advantages are vastly su-
perior to those of Cambridge, and they
should be insisted on.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19
An Anatomical Chart.

J. NJ. Carrier, of Cleveland, agent for
Yaggyas Anatomical and Geographical
charts is in this vicinity, and assisted by
haywood Forsythe he will present the
merits of the chart to the township
school board on Saturday. These charts
would prove valuable addition to the
outfits of our county schools, and it
would seem that no better work of this
kind could be gotten up. For teaching
anatomy and physiology they appear
invaluable.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19
Caned,

The miners employed at Stewart &
Meehan's mines at Franklin, on Sat
urday evening, presented the retiring
member of the firm, John Stewart, with
handsome gold headed cane. Mr.. Stew
art is held in high esteem by the men
whom he has employed, and the gift is a
fitting testimonial to their good feeling.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19
Marriages.

On May 18th Albert L. Smith and EIiz-
abeth Piper, both of Bridgeport, were
married by Rev, F. L. Swaney. Alack H
Cole and Jessie Dillon, Craig A. Stilwell
and Bertha Tarbet, all of this county
were joined by Rev. Swaney, the former
couple on the 18th, and the latter on the
10th.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19
In 1t.

A correspondent of the Intelligence,
notices that there will be three physicians
in the Monroe county Congressional del.
egation to Steubenville-Dr. Keepers
Griffith and Armstrong-and remarks
that if there is any blood-letting Monroe
will be right in line.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19
Two Courts.

Judge William Chambers, of Noble
county, is here this week assisting udge
briggs in clearing tie docket, in order
that the latter may be able to adjourn
court in time to make an active canvass
for the nomination for Supreme Judge.
Judge Chambers has been holding court
in the Probate Court Room.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19
Decoration Day

Memorial Day exercises will be helt
at Louisville, in the church, on thu
morning of the 30th. The G. A. r. mer
will be addressed by Hon. A. T. Nickel
vey, of this place, and will then proceed
to the cemetery.
Senator Nichols will speak to the vet
Grams at HarriSyille.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19
Married on q Train.

Elroy Chalfant, son of one of the
wealthiest farmers and mine owners of
Guernsey county, and Miss Emma Hut
ton, daughter of another prominent
farmer, eloped Sunday and were married
on Baltimore and Ohio train after it
had left Cambridge by minister taken
along for that purpose.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19
SEVERAL SHORT ITEMS.
The Work of the Assessors at Bellaire
Figures.
Striking Opinions as to Drunkenness
Number Of Other Small Items
of Interest.

The Assessors are now reporting rath
er rapidly. The towns are doing fairly
well in keeping up to the record of last
year, but the townships so far are falling
off. Bellaire shows total gain-four
out the five wards gaining-of over S27, )
600 in spite of several heavy LOSSES she
has met with during the year. The fig
ures are as follows:
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19
For Wool Growers.

The committee ON the wool exhibit a,
the Worlds Columbian Exposition de
sires samples of the wool grown in this
section. The sample should be taken
from the body of the fleece and weigh
one pound. The sample will be placed
in glass jar and labelled with the own
er's name and address.
This request should meet with a ready
response in this section. For any fur
ther information apply at this office.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19

Rock SALT and Pratt's Food are in
valuable to stock owners. Pratt's Food
cleans up all kinds of stock, and puts
them in vigorous health. Pratts Poultry
Food makes hens lay in spite of them
selves. For sale at BoRoFF's. 5-I9-3t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19

viii Frazier was playfully iourishing a
large cheese-knife at Stilwell's store Mon
day evening. He accidentally brought
it down with much force on Or. Talbott's
arm at the wrist, chopping through the
coat and cuff, and cutting one of the ten
dons of the hand. The hand, which is
fortunately the left, will be partially
lamed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19

SMILEY JOHNSON, one of the foremost
and oldest citizens of Jefferson county
died on Thursday, at his home, near Bril-
liant, at the age SO. His remains were
brought to Scotch Ridge, back of Mar
tins Ferry, for interment.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19
A Fiendish Crime,

Charles Hill, Wheeling man, who had
recently been divorced from his wife,
sent her telegram from Clarington, o.,
Saturday, purporting to come from his
father, and saying that their child was
very sick. The woman took the first
train down, and was rowed over the riv-
er in skiff. As she landed, her former
husband sprang upon her, and so chop
ped her over the head with a hatchet that
she died in a short time.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19

COMMUNION services will be held in the
Bannock Presbyterian church Oil next
Sabbath, May 22d. DR.. Waddle will
preach on Friday evening at 7:30, and
there will be preachir g on Saturday aft
ernOOn at 200, preceding.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19

THE late eopious rains have somewhat
hindered farmers from getting their corn
and other crops in the ground, but they
have been q Godsend to the meadows.
There promises to be no scarcity of grass
and hay this season.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19

WIN, BUTCHER, brother of Thompson
Butcher Of this place, was sufferer from
the recent earthquake in California. He
lives at Vacavile, and his dwelling was
twisted off its foundation, and almost de-
mOlished.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19
Council.

A called meeting of Council was held
Monday night for the purpose of adjust
ing a question which had arisen as to the
jurisdiction and duties of the Street Com
missioner. After a free discussion of the
subject, it was decided to make no record
of the meeting, and to hold another ses-
sion next week.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-19
DRS. FRANCE & 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, May "a. Consul
tation and examination free and strictly
confidential, in the parlor of the Claren-
don Hotel, from A. NJ. to6P.N.