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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03
SEVERAL SHORT STORIES.
A New Industry for the Town-sup-
port It.
Three Thousand Dollars Damages
and Shut-How the Money II
Divided, Etc.

The three Messrs Mcbride, of this
place, are about to make a proposition
to local business men to establish new
manufacturing enterprise in st. Clairs-
vile, provided they can get sufficient
support in the way of necessary financial
aid. These gentleman have been for a
number of years engaged in the manu-
facture or sale of wagons and all sorts OF
agricultural implements, and have con-
Quoted an extensive general repair busl-
ness. From a thorough knowledge of
its requirements and of the extent of
this business throughout the country,
they have become convinced that an ex-
tensiye plant, equipped with all the
modern appliances for the manufacture
of wagons, wagon spokes in quantity,
carts, farming and other tools can De
established and proitably operated in
this place. We are near the sources of
supply of wood, iron and coal, our ship
ping advantages are good, and labor and
land are cheap. Added to this we are
the center of thriving farming region,
to supply which with wagons and other
necessary articles, and to do its repair
ing, would keep busy good sized estab-
lishment. The gentlemen mentioned
contemplate increasing to several times
its size their present building, enlarging
it to a three story structure about fifty
feet in width and 120 feet long. In this
they propose placing the best machinery
for heavy wagon work, capable of being
used also in the making of the other
articles. When complete the factory
as now planned will employ about thirty
workmen. To meet the expense of these
improvements they desire to organize a
joint stock company with capital of
$1,000, they. of course, hoIding:the con-
trolling stock, but the minor stock hold
ers being satisfactorily secured.
1t should be an easy matter to obtain
sufficient subscription to this stock to
get this enterprise under way at once.
The investment is safe. The Messrs. Nc
Bride already have large repair trade,
much of which they are unable to handle
on account of cramped facilities. This
work would be of great assistance in
maintaining operations until the sale of
the manufactured articles were worked
up. Citizens who have money need have
no hesitancy in putting it into this con-
cern, especially since by so doing they
would aid in increasing the value of
their property here. Let there be no re-
luctance. This business is one of many
and if it can be carried on to
successful issue, others will soon follow.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03
To the Work-house,

The work house at GAINESVILLE received
the first two prisoners from Belmont
county on Monday; Robert Simpson
from Bellaire, on a fine of $50 and costs,
and Frank Howard, of Barnesville, on a
fine of S25 and costs. Simpson was sent
up for wife beating, and Howard for
petit larceny. Marshal Shepherd took
Simpson, while Sheriff Scott had How
ard in charge. Shepherd beat the Sheriff
to GAINESVILLE by about two hours, al
though the Sheriff had hoped to be the
first to land his prisoner.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03
Slowly Recovering.

The news comes from Leetonia that
Senator Snyder is slowly recovering and
is now able to sit up in bed. He was
first attacked with grip and the disease
settled in his kidneys. His wife has also
been sick for nine weeks with inflam-
matory rheumatism. The Senator's con-
stituents will be glad to learn that he is
again on the road to health, although he
will not be able to assume his Legislative
duties this session.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03
WIN Ask for Incorporation.

Application will be made to the Com
missioners to incorporate the village of
Powhatan Point. The place has about
45O population, and it is intended to in
clude in the corporation the territory
comprised in the Powhatan and Industry
school districts. The necessity for this
move is brought about in the present
absence of all police protection. There
is no Constable or Justice of the Peace
residing in the town and no means for
bringing offenders to justice.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03
Bellaire and wheelinS.

1t seems to be the destiny of Bellaire
to be swallowed up by Wheeling and to
become one of its suburbs. A plan is
now suggested of magnificent bridge
for railroad, carriage and foot service,
spanning the Ohio from the upper end
of Gravel Hill and across the head OF
Boggs' Island, and landing in the south
ern part of Wheeling. Such a structure,
it is claimed, could be built for perhaps
one half what the Union bridge at Mar
tins Ferry cost.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03
HEAVY DAMAGES.
J. w. Kimes Receivers a Verdict for Thret


J. w. Kimes Rsoovers a Verdict for Three
Thousand Dollars.
On the 10th of last August John W.
Kimes was laborer on the oil well on
the Sutton farm south of town, which
was sunk by the Forest Oil Company.
At that time the well had been abandon
ed for oil and the casing was being
drawn. Some time previous a hickory
stick, some feet long and q inches in
diameter, had been placed near the top
of the derrick at a height of 80 feet to
hold sand shift in position, but the
stick had not been nailed or fastened.
The shaking of the derrick, incident to
the strain on that structure caused by
the drawing of the casing, caused the
stick to fall to the ground. In its descent
it struck Kimes, who was working at the
well, on the back. He was seriously in
jured and was confined to his bed, as he
alleges, for more than two months, and
is now much crippled from the injuries
then received
He brought suit against the Forest Oil
Company for $4,000 damages, basing
his claim on the charge of negli-
gence in allowing the stick to have
been in that position unfastened
He alleged that he had been incapacitated
for labor for months, and is permanently
injured. The case was beard in Common
Pleas Court Tuesday and Wednesday. The
main point of contention was the fact
of whether he was permanently injured.
Several physicians were examined, and
all testified that he would in their opin-
ion get well, but they varied somewhat
as to time. The jury were evidently of
the opinion that he was at least entitled
to something for what he has suffered,
even if he does get well, and brought in a
verdict for SO 900. G. L. Weems appear
peared tor the plaintiff, and L. Danford
for the defendants.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03
PERSONAL MENTION.
Pertinent Points About People Who Come
and Co.

Pertinent Points About People Who Com.
and Go.
Mrs. II. T. Shepherd has been quite
sick for the past week
Miss Belle Kerr, of Topeka, Kansas
who for the past three weeks has been
visiting relatives in this place and vicin-
ity, will return to her home this week.
This is Miss Kerr's first visit to this place
since going West five years ago.
Geo. LeVea, of Grand Forks, Dakota,
accompanied by his little son, has been
visiting relatives in this vicinity.
F. II. Dinsmore, of Lafferty, was in
town on business on Tuesday.
F. 5. Baldwin. of Warren, Ohio, rep
resenting the American Book Company.
of Cincinnati, has been in town the past
week, endeavoring to reinstate the books
of his company in the schools of this
township.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03
A Nuisance.

The way in which the school children
congregate in the Post-office at noon and
at the time of the afternoon recess
amounts to nuisance. They do not go
to get mail. for not one in twenty-five is
sent there by his parents, but they go
simply because it is the Post-office, and
and because all others go. Even if there
are four or five i'll one family all go in,
and the way they crowd and push makes
it impossible for persons who have
any business there to transact it with any
comfort.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03
New Trial For Garrison,

The motion for new trial in the case
of Dr. Garrison, of Wheeling, convicted
of the murder of DIR. Baird, last March,
was last week. after an extremely elab-
crate argument, decided in the prisoners s
favor, and the new trial was set for April
2Sth. The grounds on which the new
trial was granted was the misbehavior of
a Juror.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03
Church Notes.

Beginning on Wednesday evening of
this week DR.. Hingeley will each week at
the regular prayer meeting deliver an ad-
dress on one of the seven sayings OF
Christ while on the cross
Quarterly meeting will be held at the
Methodist church. Saturday afternoon at
o'clock. The eucharist will be admin
istered Sunday morning. Presiding Ed
er Mills will not be present.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

DEAN ALFRED A. WRIGHT, ID. d., OF
Boston, will conduct church congress
at the EpwOrth Park Assembly, at
Bethesda. the coming summer. On Grand
Army Day Major General Oliver o.
Howard. of New York, will make an
address.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03
Bakery Changes.

Jacob Roth who has been in the bakery
business here for the last three years. will
remove next week to Woodsfeld, where he
owns property and will continue in the
same line The house he vacates is being
put in repair, and will be occupied by
Will Kunkle, the Marietta street baker.
Mr.. Kunkle's place will be occupied c. P.
Hess, who has been baking for Mr.. Roth,
and who starts out for himself.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03
Colerain Townshin.

The Republican voters of Colerain
township, Belmont county, Ohio, are
hereby notified that there will be meet
ing held at Barton on Saturday, the 18th
day of March, 1892, between the hours
of and o'clock P. NJ, for the purpose
of nominating a Republican township
ticket. ISAAC G. Cope, Cen. Com.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

1T is proposed to locate in Wheeling a
new plant for the manufacture of car
journal bearings, bronze and brass cast
ings and babbitt metals, provided suffi-
cient financial assistance is furnished by
local capitalists.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

Mr.. AND Mrs. W. J. THOMPSON gave
an enjoyable tea to about twenty of their
friends on Thursday evening. After the
bountiful supper had been thoroughly
discussed, the evening was spent in social
pastimes.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

The demand for help in this place is
not very great, but what there is can not
be supplied. This is notably the case with
kitchen help. Many girls who do not n ak
fifty cents week, and besides have noth-
ing to do at home will not work in the
kitchen because they think it degrading.
If they do condescend so much, the de-
mands of society are so great upon them
that they must have afternoons and
evenings off, and of course, if out late
at night, must be allowed to sleep late in
the mornings. If they would only col
slider that any respectable labor is bett
than idleness and poverty, they would
fare better.
Then the difficulty in obtaining male
help is also great, especially for light labor
where the services of boys will suffice;
Last year a man hired in one day ten
different boys to pick berries, and all to-
gether did not pick as many as one boy
out to have DONE Yet there are dozens
of boys roaming the streets and doing
nothing. The logical conclusion is that
if st. Clairsville ever secures manufac
lures of any kind that the labor to carry
it on will have to be brought here.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

1T would be rather an awkward thing
to have been born on the 29th of February.
One would only have a birthday and
presents once in four years, but one, on
the other hand, need not grow old so
quickly, only counting up year quad
rennially.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

The Bellaire Independent is very much
worried over the appointment of Mr..
Lewis as Labor Commissioner, and has
something to say about it nearly every
day, but we have not been informed that
Mr.. Lewis contemplates resigning on
account of the independents kick.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

JOSEPH II Roscoe will offer at public
sale March 9th, on the Robert Thompson
farm, one half mile south of town, valu
able stock, farming implements, hay and
grain. Mr.. Roscoe has recently disposed
of his farm, and intends moving out of
the county,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

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. If F. TROLL Il Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

THOMAS GREGG, native of Belmont
county, recently died at his home in
Hamilton, Illinois, at the age of SO. He
was printer by trade, and at one time
was associated in publishing the Literary
Cabinet in this place. He went to Illinois
when young man and never returned
to visit his old home.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

THE Bellaire Independent announces
that to complete the Pultney township
pixies, $4,000 more money than is on
hands will be needed. According to the
least possible estimate this sum is re-
quired to make anything like roads ont
of them. and then they will not be as good
as they ought to be.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

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

TEACHERS should attend Franklin Col
lege, New Athens, next term, beginning
April 6. Send for catalogue
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

MICHAEL BURNS fell from bridge in
Martins Ferry and sustained probably
fatal injuries.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

THE Soldiers Relief Commissioners of
this county will meet at the Court House
on Thursday. March 10, to apportion the
December collection of their fund.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

SEVERAL persons went to Wheeling
from this place Tuesday night to see
Rice's Evangeline.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

Old Clothes Made New Cleaning,
Dyeing, and Repairing done neatly,
promptly and at reasonable prices by
If B. r. BURLINGTON.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03
How the Money is Divided.

From the settlement sheet of uditor
Henderson in his semi-annual settlement
with the Auditor of State, we take the
following figures, showing the total
amount of taxes of this county for the
half year just ended and its apportion
ment among the different funds:
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

GREGORY HANEY died from lockjaw
in Steubenville on Thursday. He sus-
tanned a fracture of the leg in a railroad
wreck about month ago, from which
the lOckjaw originated
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

w. G. STILwELL, the tin and hardware
merchant, will next week remove his
store to the room now occupied by Jas
Osborne as grocery. Mr.. Osborne will
retire from business.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

For Sale-A No. Fresh Cow; calf 10
days old. Price of both, $40 Inquire at
this Office. 3-3-2t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

THE tin plate mill at Irondale, Jefferson
county, has been completed and is now
turning out 250 boxes of tin-plate day.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

WoODsFIELD has no Indebtedness and
has money in the treasury, yet the town
is as dead as door post.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03
Renuhlican Conxention.

The Republicans of Richland township
will meet in mass convention in st.
Clairsville, on Saturday, March l2, to
nominate candidates for township Offices.
By order of Committee.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

GEO. G. SEDewICK, General Insurance
Agent and Notary Public, Martins Ferry
Ohio. Loans negotiated without expense
to the mortgage. Office in the Boyd
Block. 2-1S-1y
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

JOHN S. CLOSE on Tuesday of last
week purchased at executors sale the
farm of the late Moses Boggs, near Laf
ferty Station, for 1856 10 an acre. The
farm consists of 248 acres.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

A VERY heavy fall of snow is reported
from some surrounding towns. Cadiz
was well showed under, while at Barnes
Vile the white flakes were foot deep.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

THE young ladies of Bellaire will give
leap year ball at the Hotel Windsor lon
next Friday night. A number from this
place have invitations.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

BISHOP THOBURN, of the Methodist
church, and stationed in India, arrived
in New York last Saturday. He will
visit Pittsburgh in about two weeks.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

Table Ware - The most complete
line we ever brought on. Glass, Porce-
lain and White Granite. No Grazing in
our goods. GEO. JEPsON. 3-3 ct.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

OFFER for rent my farm south of
town. ROBT. THOMPSON. 2-25 2t.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

JOHN TERRELL, who was recently in
dieted by the Grand Jury for assault and
battery on John W. Crooks, of Martin
Ferry, one day last week renewed the
assault and knocked Crooks down with
out the least prOvocation. Terrell is a
Democratic politicion and is getting Il
fine reputation for outlawry.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

Farm for Sale.-A fine farm pf l61
acres; elegant building: situated in Smith
township Belmont county, Ohio.
2I-tf WM. a. MCMECHAN.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

THE b. anu o. is considering the ad
visibility of adopting the block signal
system on their lines west of the Ohio
river. 1t is in use east.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03
The Leap Year Ball.

The young ladies of this place gave a
leap year ball at the Clarendon, Tuesday
night The occasion was one of unusual
interest and unalloyed enjoyment to those
participating. An exquisite lunch was
served at 1890, and the dancing went on
until one o'clock. From the expression
of every one present this hop easily bears
the palm for fun and pleasure. One of
the pleasantest features was the uni
formity and elegance shown in the ladies'
costumes.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

CAMBRIDGE pays the town clerk $500,
and the Mayor S400.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

ELIAS YosT, the oldest resident of
Shortcreek township, Harrison county,
died at his home near Harrisville, in his
9.}rd wear.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

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

A NOBLE COUNTY farmer saturated
the fleeces of his sheep with poison and
two dogs were found dead in a day or
two.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

One Hundred and Thirty-five differ
ent designs in Lace Curtains beautiful
goods in new patterns. Also, new shades
in Chenille Portieres.
2l1-tf i. TROLL & Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

AT practice shoot on Thursday the
Gun Club scored as below:
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

THE NorthwoOd Glass Works will
probably remove from Martins Ferry.
The company is investigating site at
Elwood. Pa,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

A CoLORED woman, former slave Of
George Washington, has turned up at
Holidays Cove, W. Va, aged l05 years
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

MACKsBURG, NOBLE COUNTY, has been
quarantined by the State Board of Health
on account of scourge of diptheria al
that place.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

On Wednesday of last week at the
home of the parents of the bride, Mr.. and
Mrs. John s. Hutchinson, near Fairpoint,
Miss Mary r. Hutchinson was united in
marriage to Eli s. Morgan, Rev. DR..
Alexander performing the ceremony.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03
Newsy Items Gathered from Town
and Country.
Pithy Paragraphs Written or Pasted "A
Melange Dished Up for All
Readers

MARCH squalls are in order.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

Buckwheat Flour - Another thous-
and pounds of "Jepson's Pure" just re-
ceiYed. GEO. JEPsON. 3-3 ct.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03
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, 1892-03-03

There are l50 indentured children un-
der care of the Home, placed as follows:
Ohio has 81, of which number there are
81 in our own county, and 63 in other
States. Besides these there have been 81
whose term of indenture has expired, and
a majority are acting well their part as
useful citizens.
Besides, the Home is caring for sever
al cripp!es, partly blind. or deficient i'll
some particular, and all friendless and
helpless, were it not for the benevolent
arms of Mother Belmont thrown around
them to shelter, cherish and bless. The
work is noble one, and our county may
well feel proud of her Children's Home.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03

Rev. JONATHAN UNDERWOOD, the
well-known colored minister of Mt.
Pleasant, died on Friday last from
pneumonia.
CARL AND NORRIS CoBURN, the two
incorrigible boys, of BarnesvilIe, are
under arrest for burglarizing store at
Quaker CITY,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-03-03
The Clarke Lecture.

The lecture by John r. Clarke, an
nounced to take place Wednesday even
ing, has been postponed until Friday
evening, March Ilth. This is the last
lecture of the course and will probably
be the best.
Reserved seats will be on sale at Pat
terson's after eight o'clock Wednesday.
b. F. DAVIS died at his home in May
nard last Thursday. His age was 81
years, and his illness was brief. Funeral
services, conducted by Rev. Slater Brown,
were held at Maynard, Saturday, and the
remains were shipped to Massillon, .
for interment