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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12
Judges Others By Himself.

That irresponsible indefinite composite
of feet and whiskers, who poses as the
editor of the Democratic sheet in this
place, last week, made villainous attack
on Postmaster Hunt. His readiness to
charge the Postmaster with things dis
honorable doubtless comes from his own
willingness to be dishonest were he in a
position where opportunity offered.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

The board of education of one town
ship in Monroe county has had bills for
janitor fees amounting to $500 filed
against it by the teachers of that town
ship. The time fer which compensation
for this service is asked runs back as far
as six years
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

THREE boys were caught on the c., L.
and W. trestle at Etnaville by yard
engine on Thursday and one was killed
another suffered severe injury, while the
other escaped unhurt. a building shield
ed the engine from view.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12
Masonic Meeting.

A stated conclave of Hope Command
ry No. 26 X. T., was held at the Masonic
Temple at this place, Monday night. The
inspection was by Sir VIM. W. Neal, of
Newark. There were about forty persons
in attendance from other points. A
special train from the river was run on
the Northern.
A supper was given at the Clarendon.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12
"ANp some have greatness thrust up,

"AND some have greatness thrust upon
them." Milligan, the misanthrope, beg
ged to 60 to the Democratic State Con-
vention on the ground that in the past
he has been persistently ignored, snubbed,
and disappointed. After this pitiful
plea he cast seven votes which he held as
proxies, and these seven votes mOdestly
cast by himself for himself, elected him.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

STOP! and see our artistic line of paper
hangings, wall, border and ceiling g-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, 1892-05-12

THE Republican voters of Monroe
county will meet in mass convention on
next Saturday to choose delegates to the
Congressional Convention at Steuben-
Vile. That county has IA delegates.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12
Grand Opening

The A. NJ. E. church of this place will
hold a "gfand opening" on Thursday and
Friday evenings. May 26 and 81. The
object is to raise funds to build new
church. Refreshments of all kinds will
be served. This Is lauda5le enterprise
and should be literally patronized.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12
SUPERINTENDENT Merit.

The corps of instructors of the Bel
mont County Teachers Institute, to be
held at st. Clairsville, July % to Aug. 10,
inclusive, has been completed by the ad-
dition of Supt. II. N. Mertz, of Steuben-
vile, whose services have been secured
for the first two weeks. Mr.. Mertz is
one of the most capable, enthusiastic,
and progressive school men in Eastern
Ohio, and his engagement in the Insti-
tute will no doubt be heartily endorsed
by our teachers, quite number of whom
are personally acquainted with Mr..
Mertz, and know of the excellent and
practical results obtained in the Steu-
benville schools, which are under his
supervision.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

THE school board of township in
Harrison county adopted rule abolish
ing all legal holidays so far as the schools
of the township are concerned. The
teachers may dismiss school if they wish,
but at their own expene as the time must
be deducted from their salaries.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

THE West Virginia delegation to the
Republican National Convention will go
to Minneapolis on special Pullman
sleeper. The party will occupy the car
for sleeping while at the Convention, by
which plan the expenses will be only
$l25 per day.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

Two SMALL boys were fighting in Bell
aire Friday and a Jewish Rabbi separated
them. AS he turned to go away, one of
the little fellows fired a stone at him,
striking him on the head and dropping
him unconscious.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

Jepson & Patton have the fullest
stock of Dry Goods and Notions they
ever brought, and are selling "Muslins
and Calicos" and everything else, as low
as any house in the county. without re-
gard to former prices Don't forget the
place. JEPs0N Il PATTON. 90 2t.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

In the district west of us W. II. G.
Hanna, of Guernsey, was nominated for
elector, and w. H. johnson, of Mus
kingum, and J. H. Riley, of Washington,
to delegates to the National Convention.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

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. F. TROLL 81 Sons. 4-28 3t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12
SENATOR NICHOLS WITHDRAWs
In Accordance with the Agreement He is
Out of the Race

Out of the Race.
To the Congressional Delegates of BelmontCounty:
Having agreed with Colonel g. l.. Poor
man, in writing, April II, 1892, that if he
had a majority of all the Belmont coun-
ty delegates to the Congressional Con-
vention, tc be held at Steubenville on
May "a, 1892, would withdraw from fur
ther consideration as candidate and
urge the delegates selected in my behalf
to 60 to his support and endeavor to Sc
cure his nomination, and upon the in
formation that he has obtained more than
the requisite number, cheerfully bow
to the will of the majority, and hereby
formally announce my compliance there
with, and urge the same upon all dele
gates so selected and not otherwise in
structed at the primaries. With sincere
thanks to those who ably assisted and
loyalty supported me, without criticisms
for those whose inclination or Judgment
prompted them to espouse the cause of
another, pledge my continued fealty to
and support of the party and its nominee
in said convention, and express the hope
that the recent animated contest for del
egates was but the beginning of the zeal
and determination which will continue
and grow in common cause until No
vember 8th crowns our efforts with glo-
rious victory for the entire ticket.
Very Respectfully,
! w NICHOLS
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

NARY A. JOHNSON died at her home
in this place Saturday, aged SO years.
Death resulted from age. She was the
wife of David Johnson, who attained
fame in this region under the name of
Black Hawk The remains were in
tered Monday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

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, 1892-05-12

|. CAMBRIDGE is after the new insane
asylum, as are dozen other towns in the
eastern part of the State.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

J.H. COLLINS was reelected President
OF the Central Ohio railroad at the recent
meeting of the stockholders held in
Columbus.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

Mr.. C. B. HART, of the Wheeling In
telltgenoer, was last week chosen one of
the four delegates at-large from West
Virginia to the Minneapolis Convention.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

A DISTRICT Epworth League Conven-
ton of the NJ. Z. Church will be held at
Quaker City on Wednesday of next week.
r. p. Rose and J. p. Hall, of this place,
are on the program.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

.CADIZ has base bali club. Base ball
used to flourish here, but it has now
fallen into complete disuse. There are
not nine possible players in che town.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

The new Hotel Berwick at Cam bridge,
the plans Of which have been prepared,
it is announced, will be much finer and
larger than the building burned. The
old one was the finest country hotel in
nhiO
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

GEO. G. SEDGwICK, General Insurance
Agent and Notary Public, Martins Ferry,
Ohio. Loans negotiated without expense
to the mortgage. Office in the Boyd
Block. 2-1S-1y
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

Miss ANNIE ARKICK, of near Bates
vile, died last week from blood poisoning
caused by a small sore on her thumb.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12
Take Note.

ave propose" says the Gazette man,
blowing himself up like some large be-
whiskered bu1 frog, 1--WE propose to agi-
tate until the law is repealed or enforced" !"
Take note. The Gazette has slept peace
fully for five years of the laws violation.
A petition to Council starts the agita-
ton, and the Gazette wakes, and shoul-
ders the entire question with
-''that air OF bound'ess self-conceit
That seems to take possession Of he world,
And make of God its tame confederate"
Just watch the Gazette go in and win.
BOTH THE CHRONICLE and the Neot
York Tribune one year for $1.50
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

1T is an offense punishable with a
heavy fine to catch fish with any device
whatever except hook and line, with bait
orlure."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

WALL PAPER Remnants at and below
cost at CROssLAND's.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

Horses for Sale-Four No. Heavy
Draft Horses, in good condition.
4-28-3t BENZ. G. HUMPHREY.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

SEVERAL neighboring towns are get
ting ready to celebrate the Fourth.
Why can not we have some more creased
poss, pigs and grotesque races this year?
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

Mrs. MARY LESLIE, who shot her
husband in house of illfame at Wheel
ing. April 9Th, was put OH trial Monday.
She plead self-defense. Tuesday evening
the jury brought in verdict of not
guilty.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

A PETITION is being circulated by the
ladies of this place, protesting against
submitting the question of the repeal of
the liquor ordinance to special vote
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

For sale-A good family pony seven
years old. Inquire at this office or ad-
dress Box %, st. Clairsviile, o. 5-5-2t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12
For Sale.

One yoke of good young Work Cattle,
one light family Wagon, two Buggies,
one road CarS-vehicles second hand, but
good. a. i. BLAIR. 3 8 3t.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

DRESS and Fancy Shirts, Neckwear,
Summer Underwear, at
4-28-3t CHARLIE, the Clothier's.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

BAILEY & Sons, Bridgeport, will sell
you gents Handsewed Kangaroo Shoe
for $4, the same that you pay So for else
where. 4-28 St.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

AGENUINE Handwelt kangaroo Shoe
for 50, at BAILEY & Sons, Bridgeport, %.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

A LODGE of the Junior Order of
American Mechanics was organized at
barton last week, with twentyfour
members.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

The Guernsey county grand jury was
in session three days, and found five in
dictments, only two of which were
penitentiary Offenses. Two bills were
ignored.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12
Struck hY Iinhtnln1

The house of w. II. Mcbride, X miles
southwest of town, was struck by light
ming during the storm on Tuesday night.
A son of Mr.. Nc. was felled to the floor,
and Mrs. Mcbride slightly stunned. The
house suffered some damage, and few
articles of furliturs were demolished.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

HAVE you ever observed that it is cas-
ier to reliably predict the result of an
election after it is over than before it is
heldp
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

LADIES Oxford Ties in all styles and
prices, at BAILEY & Sons Rridgeport,O.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

WE lead, let those follow who can =
Yard wide heavy sheeting at &c, worth &c;
fine "64c Sc;
bleached muslin "64c Sc;
We have 1900 yards of above goods,
which we will sell at these giving-away
prices until closed out.
4-28 st F. TROLL Il Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

TIEa string on your finger upon read
ing this bargain: 800 pairs of ladies' kid
custom made Shoes at Sl.75; former
price S2.75. +. TROLL & Sons. 4-2S 3t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

COME and see us before buying else
where and be convinced of our low prices.
4-14-4t' r. J. ALEXANDER & Co.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

Buy the famous Globe Shirt of
4-28 st BAILEY & Sons, Bridgeport.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

Buy your Shoes of BAILEY & Sons, and
get your life size portrait free. 428 st.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

BoTH TIE CHRONICLE and the NelC
York Tribune one year for Sl.5O
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12
THE THEATER OF BATTLE.
n. C. W. Writes on Missionary Ridge
and Lookout Mountain.
Northern Geogia- The City of Chattanooga
Its Growth Enterprise and Pros
pects-Personal Notes.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, April 2S, 1892.
In coming here from Atlanta, dis
tance of 140 miles, the old Western and
Atlantic road was selected, it being the
line along which Sherman fought his
way, and Johnston driven back from
Chattanooga to Atlanta, and on which
are many points of historic interest. The
route is through arough and rugged part
of the country. The outcroppings of the
Blue Ridge range of mountains extend
down into this region, with here and there
a more prominent elevation, such as the
Kennesaw Mountain, which is near Ma
rietta, Pine, and Lost Mountain. some
little distance to the northwest. The
road passes through Gainesville, the
home of Sam Jones, Kingston and Dali
ton, all places of interest. The face of
the country along nearly the entire dis
tance is very undulating- up with
irregular hills, and cut up with numer
GUS small streams. 1t must have been
a very difficult task to march a large
army through this region in the face of
an enemy, as Sherman did, in the absence
of good roads and without thorough
knowledge of the topography of the coun-
try. Such thing as well-laying farm is
rarely seen. Some attempt, however, is
made to do some farming on irregular
shaped patches. The soil, though moder
ately good, is of the red clay order, and is
of such nature that it is exceeding liza
Bile to wash, SO much so that bitches or
breaks have to be constructed at short in
tervals to prevent it, even on land that is
moderately level. There is good deal
of farming done-if farming it can be
called-in the State of Georgia in general,
and other parts of the South as well, that
1 look upon it as kind of joke The land
for the most part is poor, the Cracker
farmer is ignorant, stupid, and in ap
pearance dejected-his team is equally
so. He (the farmer) never laughs, sim
ply gives, if anything, doleful smile; the
team does not even do that-never. The
harness consists, if on mule, of rope
traces, straw collar and one rope line,
if an OK, ditto, but in addition has two
driving lines, one tied to each horn, and
thus it is "gee-hawed' along. One of the
characteristic things seen among the
small farmers of the South, and to me
one of the most ludicrous, is one of these
native Crackers, or an antiquated old
darkey driving mule or a one-eyed
steer hitched to primitive plow, going
along at snail's pace, scratching up the
ground three or four inches deep for the
purpose of planting little cotton or per-
chance little "cawn,Ss to grow one stalk
in a hill. -..,-,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12
SEVERAL SHORT STORIES.
The Result of the Primaries Last
Saturday.
Work of the Commissioners Last Week
Senator Nichols Withdraws-AB Bold
Game-Other News.

The result of the primaries on Satur
day was favorable to Colonel Poormar
for Congress. In brief he has 43 43delegates
Nichols IL, and Hollingsworth 8.
Poorman carried solid, Pultney, War
ren, Goshen, Kirkwood. Mead and Smith
townships He got IA out of the 10 in
Pease, one from Glencoe precinct in
Richland and one from Somerton pre-
cincts in Somerset.
Nichols carried Colerain, Union, York,
Washington, Wayne, Wheeling, and three
precincts in Richland, one in Somerset,
and one in Pease. Hollingsworth car
ried Flushing township over both Mich
OILS and Poorman.
In the two ST. Clairsville precincts there
was no contest. The vote the county
over was in the main unintereSting. Still,
in two or three townships, notably Farm
ington precinct and York township, the
Nichols men had but one majority, while
in Wheeling township the election was
decided by the toss ola copper.
The result in many instances was a
surprise to one side about as much as
the other.
In Barnesville, Martins Ferry and
Bellaire, the contest was very warm, and
many bitter animOsities were engender-
ed which years will hardly heal. In Bell
aire the boycott of prominent business
firm was threatened because the mem
bers were active on the weaker side. 1t
was, the county over, by all odds the hot
test contested fight of such nature,
ever held, and from the fact of its bitter
ness another county may pluck the prize
of the Congressional nomination.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

STRAW HATS, and all other kinds at
42S st CHARLIE, the ClOthier's.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

STEUBENvILLE has had an average OF
one death day thus far this year.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

BoTH THE CHRONICLE and the Neao
York Tribune one year for $3.50.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

Two lo7ely homes in the gar len spot
of the town, for sale.
5-l2 TT. w. A. MCMECHAN.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12

A LADIES dress Shoe for $125, at
452s3t BAILEY & Sons, Bridgeport.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12
ASSESSORS RETURNS
Show Falling Off in GAINESVILLE Personal
Property.

The Assessors from the four wards of
GAINESVILLE have made their return, be-
ing the first to report to the county Au-
ditor. The town complete shows de-
crease of SlO,399 from the personal
duplicate of last year. The returns in
total from wards as compared with last
year is as follows:
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12
CHATTANOOGA.

Since last we were here six years ago,
Chattanooga has grown very considera-
bly,. Then its estimated population was
35, 600, now it is $1,000, very creditable
increase. Then there were but one or
two street horse car lines; now there are
numerous electric car lines, some of
which run far out into the suburbs. One
of these in particular runs out Oak street
past the Grant University, and near Fort
Wood and the National Cemetery,
through Highland Park. near by Orchard
Knob, and on to the foot of Missionary
Ridge, then winds up its western face on
a grade sleeper than any part of our Ma
tional road. 1t also runs along OH the
crest of the Ridge. past Bragg's head
quarters, and past the Sanitarium recent
ly established by a DR.. Johnston, of the
the North, and on down the Ridge to
near Rossville Gap. To take trip on
this line, as we did with a party, richly
pays Splendid views are obtained as
one passes along on top of the ridge. To
the eastward is Chickamauga, where lies
the field of the bloodiest fighting be-
tween great armies that has taken place
in the modern world. Looking to the
westward yon have a bird's-eye view of
the entire city, with all the prominent
points plainly in view. At the farther
side of the city, Cameron Hill looms up.
back of which winds the river. and be-
yond that Waldin's Ridge, and little to
the left Raccoon Mountain, and in tie
distance the still higher elevation of the
Cumberland range. Towering above all
these and overlooking the city on the
south, stands firm as rock and sure as
4I. a.-o.I..4;.,.. ILL. tl,r co.. fnrnnI
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12
INTERESTING SHORT BITS.
Newsy Items Gathered from Town
and Country.
Melange Dished Up for All
Readers.

Fruit Trees-At ]. K. surroN's. If
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12
RATES OF. ADVERTISING

One square one insertion 81 90
Each subsequent insertion 30
Professional card and paper per year ........ 70
Local advertising 10 cts per line for first inser
ton, and cts for each additional insertion.
Rates Tor commercial advertising furnished on
application.
gan kinds of Job Printing done at reasona
BILE rates. Estimates furnished.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-05-12
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN,

up which, on its eastern slope, is now an
incline which lifts you to its summit,
from which narrow gauge railroad
runs along its western crest to the
Natural Bridge and hotel. A very large
and finely ly-appointed hotel has recently
been built ON top of the mountain, near
the Point, to which standard gauge
railroad runs taking wide circuit, and
reaching the top far down the ridge, and
thence Up along its eastern crest. This
railroad and hotel does not open for bu-
siness till about the first of June. But
richly as one is repaid for the trip to the
top of old Lookout or of Missionary
Ridge, by the natural beauties which ev-
erywhere appears, forming changing,
striking and varied panorama which can
not be excelled, the measureless interest
with which the well known stories of the
wonderful campaigns and mighty battles
which stamped their history for all time
upon this region, dwarfs the other ele-
ments of the scene. There are other
mountains in the land, but only one
Lookout. There are other ranges like
Missionary Ridge, but no other where
the flags of hundred regiments were
borne by triumphal storming party
from base to summit, in the teeth of an
army with half hundred guns behind
its rifle pits. In a word, at Chattanooga
one finds himself on the theater of
the greatest spectacul battle of the
of the war, if not of any war. Many ev-
licences of thrift and growth about the
city exist. Streets are being improved
and paved with asphalt and brick, new
and costly buildings are going up, nu-
merous residences are being constructed