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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28
Wanted the Telegraph Man Fired

There is a story going that business
manager recently proved himself
strangely ignorant. He went to the
managing editor and complained.
Are you aware, sir, said he, ''that
your telegraph editor is grossly neglect
ing his duty and wasting our timer
why, no." was the reply; what is
the natter"
"Well, for several successive morn
ings now have been watching him, and
l notice that the first thing he does when
he gets down in the morning is to begin
reading the morning papers. don't
wish to be captious, but it appears to me
he had better attend to his work first,
and then il be has time. to read the pa
pers he can do so."
A telegraph editors first duty is to
read the morning papers.-Exchsnge
Sunday belongs to every one. That is.
no unnecessary labor should be required
on Sunday. This is pretty well under
stood in America and in some parts CT
Europe. OF late, the subject has had
unusual attention in France, Germany
and Spain.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28
MERIT WINS.

We desire to say to our citizens, that
for years We have been selling DIR. Kings
Kings New Life Pills, Bucklen's ArniC a
Salve and Electric Bitters, and have never
handled remedies that sci: as well, or that
have given such universal satisfaction.
We do not hesitate to guarantee them
every time, and we stand ready to refund
the purchase price, if satisfactory results
do not follow their use. These remedies
have won their great popularity purely
on their merits. Patterson & Sons.
BERGEN, Norway, boasts of paper
church large enough to seat one thous-
and persons. The building is rendered
water proof by a solution of quick lime,
curdled milk and. whites of eggs.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28

" "ANTED IMMEDIATELY
w YOUNG or MIDDLE AGED FARMkks-
To Introduce the herwood Farm Gate; liberal In
ducements; easy to sell Call on or address j. H.
DKNNAM, ST. Clairsville. Ohio. l0l7-u
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28

STEAM navigation was once looked
upon with doubt; so was the power of DIR.
Fenner's- Cough Honey to relieve any
cough in hour, until thousands of trials
demonstrated the fact. Gives energy
and strength; money refunded if salts
faction not given.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28
DRUNKENNESS

Or the Liquor Habit Positively Cured by
Administering DIR. Haines'
Golden SDecific.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-28

A RICoCHET shot from the new mag
azine rifle adopted in England broke e
cottage window four miles distant from
the firing point.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-02-06

Reported for the Democratic Advocated
The residence of DR.. H. C. Shipley, Elders
burg, on the evening of January 18th, was
the scene of gay assembly, the occasion
being the anniversary of the birthday of his
son, Henry Marriott. At the appointed
hour, 100 o'clock, the invited guests began
to arrive and were met at the door by Miss
Nellie Shipley. with her smiling countenance,
who assisted her brother in receiving.
Various games of amusement were lndulg-
ed in until the Doctor invited them to repair
to the dining room where sumptuous repast,
consisting of oysters, turkey, ham, and nearly
everything that could suit the palate, awaited
them. Supper over, they again repaired to
the parlor and sitting room, where converse
ton and various games were again taken up.
At II o'clock they were again invited TO the
dining room where table laden with fruits
and all kinds of refreshments awaited them.
All declared they never spent such delight
ful evening and wished Henry Marriott many
such happy anniversaries,
Those present were-Rev Ii. NJ. Stickler,
Dr. and Mrs. C. Il. Shipley, Mr.. and Mrs. Jas.
NJ. Shipley, Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Bennett,
Mrs Henry Shipley Mrs. r. Rankin, of the
Eastern Shore; Misses Florence Harper, of
Baltimore; Bessie and Edith Stricken, N an
ME Berret, Lila George, NJ. Wadlow, Mamie
Devries, Susie Shipley, Sadie Reed, Cora
Selby, Ollie Bennett, Kate Deekenbaugh,
Nellie, Ella, Jennie and Emily Shipley
Messrs. James Dorsey, Newton Devries,
George Baseman. VIM. Diggs, Mason Town
send, of Baltimore; Harris Reed, William
Barnett, William, Edward, Levi, James and
Melville Shipley p. S. Lee, Albert Selby and
Mr. Bayard
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-02-06
WEATHER PREDICTIONS.
Four Prophets in the riela-rake Your Choice

\ REV. IRL HIcKs.-February I'd to 9TH in-
elusive, is storm period. Rain, some light
ming and thunder southwark, with snow north
ward. Don't be unprepared for cold follow
ing. Dates touching the 9Th will bring warmer
weather, with storm centrals on that date.
Plan for such results and for regular cold to
follow. Storm conditions will return on the
l4th, 18th and I6, bringing rain and snow on
or touching these dates. The cold wave fol-
lowing storms will appear about the 10th.
| The 26th 9th and 2Sth are regular storm
dates, sure to be heard from and to bring a
cold ending TO the month. The weather will
be hard in March.
WEATHER BUREAU, WAsHNGToN.-We do
not predict weather more than forty-eight
hours in advance, which is sufficient for prac-
teal purposes. Up to this time we do not
observe any conditions dissiinilar to those
usual at this season, and about the usual
weather for February and March may be ex-
pected.
The GROUND HoG.-'My annual observa-
tons were made on the I'd. Itappeared that
the back bone of winter had been broken and
that thereafter there would be mild weather.
don't mean summer weather, but sufficiently
mild for me and other animals that hibernate
in the ground to come forth and remain on
the exterior of terra frma. There will be
some chilly weather and some snow, but the
latter will not lay long"
The HOG MELT.-Mr. Henry Pool adheres
TO his former predictions, based on the APP
pearanee of the hog melt, which he closely
observed for many years, that the winter will
be an open one. There will be some snow
and little blow, but no cold weather. Oh
course there will be some freezing weather,
but no severe blasts, and on the whole rain
and mud may be anticipated.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-02-06

The first wreck on the GunpOwder Valley
r. r. happened near Hoffman station Thurs
day morning, by Il box car loaded with lime
and a passenger car jumping the track. For
tunatey no one was injured.
Edward Lucabaugh, who has been clerking
for j. II. Blocker, is now lying dangerously
i'll with pneumonia. His wife is also con.
fined to the house with the grip, and her
mother, who came from Hanover, Pa, to at
tend to their wants, is now confined to her
bed with broken ankle, caused by her slip.
ping on the ice, and the three are now entirely
dependent on their friends who are well care
ing for them.
Geo W. Sandrack is also confined 10 his
bed with pneumonia.
Miss Celia Shower has not as yet been able
to take charge of her school here.
Mrs. S. H. Hofacker has been confined to
the house the past two weeks with sickness,
and in fact nearly every person has or has had
the grip the past few weeks.
Jacob 7. Frederick and Charles Zeigler will
leave Alesia on February 9Th for Kentucky,
and will go as far as st. Louis, to buy horses
and mules for their sales stables in Manches-
ter.
Everybody in our vicinity in the habit Of
storing ice have their houses filled for this
season.
DIR. j. 7. B. Weaver, who has tired out his
own team by hard driving, is now exercising
the borses of John P. Frank, of Miller's, and
j. II. Blocker of Alesia. Has DR.. Weaver
been in town, to-day ?" is a question asked
by nearly every citizen here just now.
j. H. Blocker killed four spring pigs last
week, weighing 312, 295, 260 and $40 lbs.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-02-06
Pension Business.

DR.. NJ. l.. Bot, president of the Board oil
United States Examining Surgeons for Pen
sions, informs US that the Westminster Board
examined during the year 1891 six hundred
and seventy-fve applicants for pensions.
Some were from Frederick. Adams, York,
Franklin and Baltimore counties, and from
Baltimore city.
Dr. Bot was ordered by the Pension Bureau
to visit the home of Mr.. Chas. Roop, Keys
Vile, Nd, who was not able to report at his
office, and make special and rigid examina-
ton of him so the department can determine
the extent of his disabilities. He has been a
sufferer from chronic rheumatism for six
years and not able to walk for that period.
He is now receiving $50 per month. The
examination was for an increase. The Board
is making great many test examinations OF
pensioners-cases that other Boards exam
ined-and the Commissioner desires the ex-
animation of this Board to adjudieate the
claims Certificates of examinations for the
year 1892 are coming in rapidly.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-02-06

Lewis Knox, f. L. Herring and J. W. Zepp
were in Annapolis on the 2lst and 22d of Jan
uary, and presented to the Legislature pc
tition, signed by a large number of the voters
of this district, (Woolery's) asking for local
option in the district.
Mr.. John Gist has lately moved from his
farm to Mrs. l.. A. J. I4amotte's tenant
house at the station.
Rev. Geo. r. McCready, pastor of Mt Zion
church, commenced a series of revival SER
vices there on last Sunday, which are being
well attended and are exciting much inter :
est.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hofreiter who have been for
two months visiting Mrs Hofreiter's father,
A. Lester, left on Jan. 9th, for a short stay
in Baltimore, whence they will go to their
home in Green Valley, Ill.
The number of sick persons in this vicinity
is less than for month past. The cases of
grippe have not been generally of a serious
character. Only one death has occurred from
it, which was that of Mrs. Susan A. Williams.
The ladies of the Mt Zion Aid Society held
their regular monthly meeting at Mrs. Virgin
il Armacost's on last Wednesday. They are
making active preparations to give an oyster
supper and valentine bazaar at Horner's hall,
on the nights of Thursday and Saturday, the
18th and 18th, when they expect to present
new attractions to those who favor them with
their presence.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-02-06

Mr.. David Rowe, a long life resident and
wealthy citizen of this vicinity, died on Janu-
airy 2Sth, 1892, at the residence of his son-in-
law, who now resides near Oak Orchard,
Frederick county, Nd, at the age of so
years. II months and 10 days. He left one
son, VIM. Fl. Rowe, who resides near Haugh's
Church, Frederick county, and one daughter,
the wife of Peter Smith, with whom the
deceased resided at the time of his death.
His remains were inferred in the cemetery of
the German Baptist Church at Pipe Creek on
Saturday last. Elder Solomon Stoner con
Quoted the funeral service. The deceased
was one of seven sons and three daughters,
children of the late Mr.. and Mrs. George
Rowe, who were among the first settlers of
the prosperous little village now, known as
Middletown, on the public road leading from
Uniontown to Union Bridge. Owing to the
limited means of their parents, their seven sons
we're left dependent upon their own industry,
economy, sober and steady habits, which
they ali possessed to remarkable degree,
and by which they all acquired comfortable
homes, with sufficient means at their com
mand to enable them to enjoy the necessary
comforts of living Three of the sons are
vet living
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-02-06


AT a depth of seventeen feet anthracite coal
has been struck near Robesonia, Berks county
| Pa. 1t burns as freely as the best found else
where, and is absolutely free Of clinkers
| This is the first coal found in Berks county.
Hamilton Gray, the oldest postmaster in
the United States, died near Kingston, Tenn,
! on Thursday. He had served as postmaster
at Gray's Hill since his appointment by Presi-
dent Polk.
| At Salem, Massachusetts, on Saturday, the
Rev. Geo. A. Andrews was sentenced to four
years in the State prison for burning his store
at Essex in order to obtain the insurance.
H. B Laskey, jeweller of Roanoke,
Virginia, was arrested on Wednesday, charged
with having set fire to his store for the pur-
pose of defrauding insurance companies.
wills Howard, the famous Kentucky des,
perado, who killed thirteen men in the famous
Howard Turner feud two years ago. has been
convicted of murder at Lebanon, Mo
A slight shock of earthquake was felt at
Omaha, Neb., about 1870 o'clock Wednes-
day night. Similar shocks were felt in
Oregon two hours earlier.
Scarlet fever has appeared at Carlisle,
Penna., and there are fears that it may be-
come epidemic. The schools have been
closed.
Hon Whiteaw Reid, United States Minister
to France, is seriously contemplating resigna-
ton, in order to resume his journalistic work.
Hezekiah Trone, aged y years, dropped
dead in Hanover, Pa, on Saturday afternoon
last, while talking to some friend.
Furious storms have occurred on the
Baltic Sea, resulting in the loss of many lives
and great damage to shipping.
1t rained last week in Durango, Mexico,
and vicinity for the first time in four years.
Mrs. Ann Catharine Sharp, of Philadelphia,
Pa, is IA years old to-day, February G.
The Diamond Match Company of Chicago
has increased its capital to S7,000,0o0.
In Arizona the grip is proving fatal among
the Indiahs.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-02-06

Don't forget the lecture at Freedom NJ. E,
Church South, on Tuesday evening next, at
40 o clock. Rev. II. NJ. Strickler will lee
ture on his army life or "reminiscences of the
war. Everybody is cordially invited to attend
this lecture and the proceeds will be for the
new church.
Sickness has not abated much in this neigh
borhood. Miss Jennie Beam, who has been
lying i'll with pneumonia for some time past,
is much better at this writing. Mrs. W. H.
Phillips is able to sit up, but does not recover
as rapidly as her friends would desire. E..
NJ. Shipley has been very sick with grip for
nearly two weeks, but we are glad to say he
is better now.
Rev. H. NJ. Strickler will preach at the
school house on Sunday morning next, at II
o'clock; Sunday School at $50 a. m.
VIM. Kerkhoff, of Oakland Mills, has sold
his farm TO August 0sa, who will occupy the
premises shortly. John Ridgely, who had
| occupied the house previous to the purchase,
has removed to the Somes property.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-02-06

Mr. Elisha S. Young, highly esteemed
and respected farmer, died at his residence
near Woodbine, this county, on Friday, Jan
uary 29th, after an illness of four weeks,
with the grip and pneumonia. He was in
his 65th year, and had resided in this county
more than thirty years. He was twice mar
ried, and his second wife and two children, a
son and daughter, survive him. He leaves
three sons and two daughters by his first
wife, E. Frank Young and Jacob H. Young,
of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and George E.
Young, of Larimore, N. D.; Mrs. A. Flem-
ming and Miss Mary V. Young, residents Of
this county.
He was buried at Morgan Chapel, on Tues
day last, and the funeral services were CON
Quoted by Rev. II. A. Letterman, assisted by
Rev. Geo. w. Cecil and E. FL. Lamar. The
pail bearers were Messrs. John Flemming,
Reuben II. Harrison, Jesse R. Gosnell, Owen
Leatherwood. Basil Grimes and Richard
Thomas
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-02-06

John Kephart, John Folmer and J. Wesley
Warehime are on the sick list.
Ii. B. Burgoon, teacher of Slate Hill school,
has SIS scholars on the roll.
c. r. Wentz, near Lineboro, paid n flying
visit to Geo. Ii. Brown.
Charles Coppersmith of Bachman's Valley
was married to Miss Laura Geiman, of this
place. We wish them much joy and happi-
ness.
John Geiman, Jr. has an almanac of 1872.
its make up is quite different from those Of
the present day.
The protracted meeting held at Wine $
meeting house, was closed on Saturday even
ing.
Miss Emma Shaffer, of Bachman's Valley,
spent few days in this neighborhood last
week.
Mr. Geo II. Brown filled his house with
ice from six to eight inches thick.
Miss Elizabeth Shatfer and son Elmer, of
Bachman's Valley, spent Sunday with her ia
ther.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-02-06
Personal Notes.

Miss jackson, of Hartford county, is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Chas. 7. Wright at Western
Maryland College.
Rev. DR.. Lewis is expected home, from his
trip around the world, next Tuesday even
ing.
Mr. j. Q. II. Smith left on Thursday for an
extended business tour through the West.
Col. and Mrs. VIM. p Maplsby spent sew
eral days in Baltimore this week, the guests of
Mrs. l.. S. Dallas.
Mrs. Stewart Of Lancaster, Pa, came to
Westminster this week to visit her son. Jo-
seph, who has been sick for some time at Mr.
Chas. (. .Stewarts.
Miss Annie Ridgely, of baltimore county is,
visiting Mrs. J. Ezra Stem, at Sans Creek.
Mr. John C. Frizzell arrived here on Tues
day morning from Wellsville, Ohio, where
he has been for the past four months.
Mrs. j. Haines Mccullough, of Westmore-
land county, Va, is visiting her brother, Saml.
A. Tubman, near this city. His son Saml
A. Tubmau, of Baltimore, is spending few
days with him.
Cards are out for the marriage of Francis
P. Gorsuch and Jennie C. Brown, Of Carroll
ton, ON Wednesday, February 10th, at the
residence oft bride father, Charles Brown.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-02-06
DEATH BY HANGING.
Elhanan Englar. well-known Citizen, De-
pressed by Disease, Hangs Himself.

On Thursday morning the citizens of New
Windsor community we're thrown into fever
Of excitement on hearing of the sudden death
of Mr. Elhanan W. Englar, who hung him
self in the attic of his residence at about half
past nine. Mr.. Englar had been suffering
from severe attack of grip, and while his
physical condition was much improved. fears
for his mental were expressed by his physi-
clan. There Is no doubt that his reason Was
unsettled by his malady, when the irresistible
impulse seized him and caused him to take
his own life. He was left alone in his room
for about fifteen minutes and when his absence
was discovered immediate search was made
for him, and he was found by his eldest son,
Mr.. Joseph +. Englar, hanging to the rafters
in his attic. The body was promptly cut
down, and although life was extinct every
effort was made to resuscitate him. Justice
Louis Dielman was notified, and after hear
ing the statements of the fumily physician,
Dr. George III. Brown, and Mr.. j. h. Englar,
declined to hold an inquest.
Funeral services will be held at Pipe Creek
Church on Sunday morning. at 10 O'Clock.
Mr.. Englar was one OF the most highly
respected citizens of the community in which
he lived, and universal sympathy goes out to
the family he has left behind.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-02-06
Also the following Personal Property:
S u . y

Four Work Horses. Brood Mare, 8 Mules,
Colts, Mich Cows, 5 Heiters 2 Bulls, l
Brood Sow, lot of Shoats, Champion reaper
and mower, combined; horse rake, fodder
cutter, broadtread wagon and stone bed,
3-horse wagon, spring wagon, , carriages,
threshing machine and horse power, l self
binder, wind mill, corn shelter, lot of furrow
and shovel plows, grain drill, corn forks,
harrows, cultivators, hand cider mill and
press, hay carriages, wagon gears, lead and
halters, COW and log chains, and a large
variety of other farming utensils too numer-
GUS to mention.
Also a lot of Household and Kitchen Furni-
ture, consisting in part Of bedsteads and bed
ding, bureaus, sideboard, tables chairs, car
peting, sewing machine, template stove, &c.
Terms of Sale of the Real Estate Cash,
or, if desired by the purchaser, credit terms
will be given, as follows: One.third cash on
the day of sale, or on the ratification thereof,
one third in one year and the other ne-third
in two years from the day of sale, the credit
payments to be secured by the notes of the
purchaser or purchasers, with approved
security, bearing interest from the day of sale.
Terms of Sale of the Personal Property =
Ali sums of $40 and under, cash; on all sums
above $40, a credit of six months will be
given, on note, with approved security, bear
| ing interest from the day of sale.
PHILIP II. l.. MYERS,
Acting Executor of the Last viii and Tesla
ment Of William Leese, deceased, Assignee
of Mortgages and Mortgage.
Reifsnider g. Reifsnider, Solicitors.
r. C. Matthews, Auctioneer. ian30ts
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-02-06
Respectfully submitted,
IOHN l. REIFSNIDER. President.


The grip is still here and is most TO be
feared when the sufferer is convalescent. Do
not venture outdoors until the consent OF your
physician is obtained.
The protracted meeting which was held in
the Brethren Church, of this place, closed on
Tuesday evening of last week.
Mr.. Harry Myers, who had been working
in a harness factory in Baltimore for the past
year, is now working for Ii. A. Heck, of this
place.
There will be great many public sales in
this vicinity this spring, and numerous changes
of residence will take place ON and about
April LIST.
On Thursday OF last week Chas. II. Hess,
near Greenyille, moved into one of j. v.
Eckenrode's houses in this place.
| Grier Shoemaker has broken ground for
the foundation for new bank barn on his
property on the east side Of Monocacy.
We are glad to report that Mrs. DIR. }. C..
Bush, who had been so dangerously ill, is
slowly improving, and we hope she will soon
be able to be out again.
Messrs. KalbacE and Livingood passed
tn rough here last Monday afternoon with their
saw mill and engine to Mr.. VIM. Walker
timber land, where they will do some saving.
1t required eight hors es TO pull their engine,
which was the largest ever that passed through
this place.
On Wednesday evening of last week, at
half past Q o'clock, an alarm of fire was given,
and soon it was learned that Andrew Degrofts
large shed was on fire, which was completely
consumed with two grain separators, clover
huller, buggy, and great many other arti-
cles, snch as plows, harrows, &c. Had it not
been for the promptness of the citizens of this
place the barn would also have burned, as it
had caught afire, but was quickly extinguished
with water. TIE fire is supposed to be of
incendiary origin. The shed and machinery
were insured.
On last Monday evening the citizens of
Harvey met in the school room of this place
and organized a fire. company with % mem
bers. with the following officers: President,
j. V. Eckenrode; secretary, c. f Reindollar,
assistant secretary, d. J. Hesson; treasurer,
S. S. Shoemaker; captain, Z. S. Eyler, lieu
tenant I. I. Hess.
Mr. Jacob Sharetts, near this place, killed
two porkers last which weighed respectively
47G and 81.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-02-06
Proceedings of the school Board.

At the meeting of the School Board on
Tuesday all the members were present except
Mr.. Blocher, who was detained at home by
sickness.
The treasurer submitted his bond for Sl5,-
OOO, which was accepted and approved.
The teachers reports for the winter term
of school were examined and the payroll
made thereon, amounting to Sll ,575.6l, was
passed aud payment ordered.
Several teachers who had lost few days
during the term on account Of the grip, asked
that they be allowed full pay. In view Of
the universal prevalence Of the disease, 1t
was agreed that no deduction should be made
for time lost on this account. A number oil
bills for supplies and repairs at various schools
were passed and ordered paid.
The Board adjourned to the first Monday
In March