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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18
A. CORRECTION.
D. c.. Bundy Writes to Correct The
Chronicle

Editors Chronicle, Gentlemesl-Y oul
report of the Farmers Institute at st
Clairsville, places me under false cOlors
when it says that l think rural free de.
livery impracticable, and instead would
favor penny postage. My remarks in re-
gard to one cent postage were as follows:
THE question of ohe-cent postage can
surely have but one answer at the present
time. The reduction in postage brought
about by certain proposed changes in
postal classification, and in the increased
size of the postal card, is all We need in
that line, because the greatest good to
the greatest number would be obtained
by delivering the mail in village offices,
and in rural homes. While 1-cent postage
might be most beneficial to certain class
es of business, to the rural and village
population, as well as all branches of
business whose success depends upon
reaching, the rural districts would be ben
Gifted far more by having the mail de-
livered direct to all our citizens"
might say further in regard to one
cent postage that the postal revenue
will not warrant such step, as it will
require eighteen months at present rates
of increase, before the department will
be self-sustaining. And should the pres
ent deficiency of six and quarter mil
lions be met by July 1. '95, as the depart
ment expects it to be, those who talk
penny postage must remember that re-
duction of one cent on frst-class postage,
means twice as much of a reduction in
receipts as was made by the reduction
frem three cents to two cents per ounce
on first-class matter.
In the figures of Postmaster General
Wanamaker's report, the reduction of
letter postage to one cent per ounce at
this time, would be to fasten upon
the service the incubus of $21, 10000 of
deficiency, thus postponing for years
many needed improvements in various
directions
Rural free delivery, without any mate
rial increase or expense, and its ramifi-
cations, extends into all parts of the coun-
try, year by year, as the different commu
mites become alive to its advantages, and
willing to perform the necessary prelim-
mary work, in order that carriers may
reach residences by regularly prescribed
routes without unnecessary delay.
D. C. BUNDY.
TACOMA, O., February IL.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18
THE AURORA BoREALIs.
A beautiful Display Of Rosy Light.
Probably Electrical

Probably Electrical
Forvarious reasons forsooth
it was not a thing of sOrdid utility, OF be
cause there was nothing warmly person
al or human about it-many persons fail
ed to note the aurora borealis of Satur
day night. and by so doing they trampled
into the dust golden opportunity fol
beholding one of the most striking OF
those phenomena by which Nature speaks
inspirations from her harmonious heart
The lights were visible from Maine to
the Mississippi, and from Milwaukee to
Cincinnati. They appeared at about
O'Clock. The brilliant full moon was just
up; Jupiter and Venus-none the dim.
mer for the late conjunction-blazed on
the west slope, and ringed Saturn hung
in the zenith. A long spear of red light
flashed half way up the heaven, Others
came and went. The entire north was
full of soft glory, as pink and snowy
and delicate as maiden's blush. The
moon and the stars were paled. AS one
saw the fusing light shooting up broad
beams which seemed to redden and pale
and fade into bars of blackness, he won
dered that all this magnificent blaze of
chastened firework imagery was built a
thousand miles high and torn away with
out sound. The beauteous display last
ed nearly an hour. Then the flare of pink
changed to white; the shafts grew short
er, and all the fire faded into an arch of
white, spanning the north. This in turn
was swallowed up by darkness.
There has not been so remarkable a
vision of the aurora since 1868. In 1882
there was more light but it had not the
rosy tint. That the phenomenon was
electrical there can be little doubt, and
there cannot be much doubt of its being
connected with the disturbances now 60
ing on in the sun. There is violent
electrical storm raging over millions of
miles of the suns face, making a spot
which through smoked glass is WIS.,
ible to the naked eye. This uprear is
felt across space to the earth, and is
measured andexamined by sensitive in
instruments. Electricity speeding l0A
millions of miles a minute, makes moth
ing of little trip from sun to earth, and
the needles in our compasses culver, and
our northern sky flames and glows in
sympathy with the SUMS huge. changing
spots.
Saturday nights aurora SO affected the
telegraph wires in places that it was pos
sible to send message Though not
steadily without the batteries. Many
localities supposed it to be fire at some
point to the north. The reflection of the
suns rays on the arctic icebergs was by
some assigned as the cause, while Mr..
Irwin Jordan, the prophet of North
Railroad street, solemnly announced
that it portended war.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

w. H. STETFER, of Monroe township,
Guernsey county, was arrested and
brought to Martins Ferry last week, on
the charge of having obtained from l..
Spence, of that city, an engine and thresh-
er under false pretenses. He claimed to
have property worth $1,000, and purchas-
ed this machinery at cost of Sl365, pay
ing $500 down. After being brought to
Martins Ferry Steffer in some manner
fixed up the matter, and was allowed to
return home.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18
Appointed Labor Commissioner.

W. T. Lewis, of Martins Ferry, was on
Thursday appointed Labor Commission
er by Governor Mckinley. The appoint
ment of Mr.. Lewis seems to give general
satisfaction. He was miner, and has
for years been prominently identified
with labor and labor interests. This is
not really Belmont county appoint
ment, and we understand it was not in
tended to be such. Mr.. Lewis was ap-
pointed not in the interest of any lOcali-
ty, but because he had the fullest and
best endorsements of the labor interests
in all parts of the State. He is repre-
sentative of the Welsh people, and this
is deserved reward for their fidelity to
the Republican party. Mr.. Lewis will
enter upon the discharge of his duties at
once, but will continue to reside in Mar
tins Ferry.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18
Grand Jury Scored.

When the Grand Jury made its final
report on Tuesday, the Court took occa-
sion to score them for the failure to dis
pose of the business before them with
dispatch. The Jury on Saturday ad-
journed at IL o'clock to allow the men,
bers to go home over Sunday, and at the
time of adjournment there were large
number of witnesses waiting to be ex-
amined. These had also to come back
on Monday. In the view of the Court
there was a small amount of work done
for the tine consumed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

Excursion to New Orleans and Florida.
A special excursion, consisting Of
vestibuled combination baggage and
dining car, Pullman Sleepers and OBJ
servation car, will leave Columbus via
B. and o. r. R. at 2:15 P. NJ, February
9th, under the personal charge of Mr.. G.
L. Harrington, running through to New
Orleans. remaining three days for the
Mardi Gras, returning via Chattanooga
to st. Augustine, Florida, there stop of
three days will be made, and arrive home
March 18th. Total cost, including sleep
ing car, meals and hotel bills en- route,
800. For further particulars call on or
address w. E. Roppert, b. & o. ticket
Office 270 North High street, Columbus,
Ohio 2-1S-2t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18
Township Officers.

The precinct committeeman of Rich
land township announce that the Con-
vention to nominate Township officers
will be held on Saturday, March 12.
Last year we elected two officers in this
township, and there is no reason why we
cannot do as well this year. Turn out,
and nominate the best men, and we can
elect them.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18
Ought to Be Stopped,

1t is little wonder that the river gets
out of it's banks so often when the work
that is being done along its banks is
considered. At Bridgeport the c., L. and
w. is filling in on the bank in order to
make room for another track. This is
the plan pursued by all railroads and
mills as well. When they want little
more ground they push out into the
river. If the work is kept up as in the
last few years. each succeeding flood will
be worse than its predecessors. The
water will meet with so many obstruc-
tions in its course that immense damage
must result.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18
Death of John Banfeld.

John Banfield, who resided about two
miles south of town, died on Thursday
morning, from complication of diseases,
aggravated by an attack of grip. Mr..
Banfield had been in poor health for sew
eral years, but possessing large share
of energy, he succeeded for a long time
in sustaining himself against the en-
croachments of disease. He followed
the pursuit of farming, and was thor
oughly honest and straightforward in his
dealings with men. Industrious and en-
ergetic, he enjoyed the esteem of all who
knew him. He was about 81 years of
age. A wife and four children were be-
reft by his death. His funeral took
place on Saturday. Interment at Union
Cemetery.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18
Resolutions.

We have received a large number of
obituary notices and resolutions of re-
spect, passed by organizations on the
death of some member. The fact that if
these articles we're published they would
occupy over column of space, compels
US to adopt the rule of charging five cents
a line for their publication. We can not
publish all, neither can we discriminate.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18
Death Of Mabel Clark.

A copy of the Emporia Daily Repub.
lican of date of February Sth, contains a
notice of the death of Miss Mabel Clark,
daughter of Thomas Clark, formerly OF
Bridgeport, this county Miss Clark was
born at Bridgeport, and went with heI
parents from that place to Emporia
when quite young. She was just enter.
ing womanhood, and is described as an
accomplished and intelligent young WON.
an. Her death was due to consumption
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18
New Enrina and Car

Monday morning the Northern Rail
road put on an additional car and new
engine. The latter is much larger than
the one heretofore used, and has no diff,
Guilty in steaming up the valley, with
two loaded passenger cars, and car OF
coal in front.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

THE jefferson county Grand Jury was
in session five days. examined 1856 wit
nesses, inquired into rs cases, returned
so indictments, and ignored 25 cases
brought before them. OF the indict-
ments, nine were for felonies.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

The Harrison county Representative
refused to recommend one of seven ap-
plicants for the position of guard at the
penitentiary, and left the matter of q
choice with the County Executive Com
mittee. After twelve secret ballots were
cast the committee succeeded in making
a choice.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

PROF R. E. LEE, a student of Hamp-
ton College, will give panorama and
lecture at Court House Hall next Satur-
day evening. Admission 10 and Is cents.
Proceeds for the benefit of the A. NJ. E.
Zion Church. The object is a laudable
one, and the entertainment should be
patronized.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

THE agitation in favor Of extending
the McMahon's creek pike from Neff's
Siding to Warnock is being renewed.
Such road would no doubt be of much
benefit, but along McMahon's creek is not
the easiest or cheapest place in the world
to build pike.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

JOSEPH ALLENDER was caught by a
shaft in the paper mill at West Wheeling
and thrown with such force as to break his
ankle into splinters. The leg had to be
amputated.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

THE Bellaire street railway will still
continue to be operated although it is a
money losing investment to the owners.
The good time coming when the road
will pay, is what the owners are now
waiting for.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

THE temperance people of Toronto,
Jefferson county, have for some time been
very desirous of getting rid of an obnox-
ious saloon called the DeB-Drop-Inn.
Recently the owner of the building in
which the saloon was located, received
white cap notice ordering him to turn
the saloon keeper out. No attention was
paid to the notice, and one night last
week the saloon was burned.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18
Church Social.

The ladies of the NJ E. Church will
hold dime entertainment, which they
call "curio." on Tuesday evening
February 23d, at the residence of Robert
Alexander, M. ID. An interesting pro
gram has been prepared. Come and
spend pleasant evening"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

REV. JOHN l. WILSON, Presiding Elder
of the Cambridge District, II. E. Church.
was appointed by Governor Mckinley,
Trustee of the Soldiers and Sailors Home
at Xenia, o. The honor came in recog-
milton of three years service in the 9Sth
o. vi.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

ST. VALENTINES day passed off with
out any fatalities, and with more than
the usual observance. Dealers report an
uncommonly heavy trade in all sorts.
from the elaborate dollar -and-a half af-
fair to the exaggerated picture at one
cent
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

THE Glen Coal Company has organ
lied by electing J. R. Henry, President;
R. E. Garrett, Vice President; W. G.
Simpson, Secretary, Treasurer and Gen.
eral Manager.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

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 & Sons
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18
Communion Sarx1cas.

There will be communion services il
the Bannock Presbyterian church OIL
Sunday, February 2lst. Preaching at
p. M, on both Friday and Saturday pre-
ceding.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18
Republicans.

J. D. Hays, central committeeman, de-
sires us to announce to the Republicans
of Wheeling township that q meeting
will be held at Uniontown, Saturday,
March 18th for the purpose of nomina-
ting candidates for township offices.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

A YOUNG man stripped almost naked
terrorized whole neighborhood near
East Liverpool few days ago. When
almost frozen he was captured. He was
IA clerk in Pittsburgh liquor house, but
no cause was known for his strange de-
lirium.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

AN Etnaville couple who took out
license to wed, and did not wed for a
week or so, had it reported that they
were married, and could hardly persuade
congratulating friends otherwise.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

THERE was the biggest rush of the
season for seats to the "Chalk Talk
lecture on Friday evening by Prof
French, yet there are still a number of
desirable seats that may be had al
PattersOn'S.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

GEO. G. SEDGwICK, General Insurance
Agent and Notary Public, Martins Ferry,
Ohio. Loans negotiated without expense
to the mortgage. Office in the Boyd
Block. 2-18-1y
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18
Rennb,ican convention.

The Republicans of Richland township
will meet in mass convention in St.
Clairsville, on Saturday, March IL, to
nominate candidates for township offices
By order of Committee.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

WE call attention to our announce
ment of new spring goods. Prices BE-
low all competition. 1t will pay you to
examine our stock before buying.
1-28 At CONRAD TROLLS Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

BELLAIRE this spring will elect Mayor,
Marshal, Solicitor, Street Commissioner,
two members of Board of Education, one
Water Works Trustee, six COuncilmen,
five Assessors, one Trustee, Clerk and
Constable.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

REV. G. F. OLIVER, pastor of one of
the Steubenville churches, has inaugu-
rated crusade against dancing and
proposes to fire from the church all
who engage in terpsichorean pleasures.
He says some of his members go from
church to dances.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

ANDY KILGoRE's house just back OF
Bridgeport was burned Monday after
noon. The fire was caused by 4year-
old boys upsetting the stove.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

UNDER the name of the Glen Coal Co.,
an organization with $1,000 and an excel
lent site, one mile east of Glencoe, will
open coal mine at once.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

AN interesting son of 2 years of age
of Samuel Lucas, of near Warnock sta.
ton, died last Monday from effects OF
grip. Funeral and interment Tuesday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

Fer SALE-Pure bred Plymouth Rock
Cockerels. Persons wishing chickens that
will dress 5 and 6 lbs. get the Plymouth
Rocks. HENRY SIDwELL. 2-43t.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

THrRTY DAYS of favorable weather
win enable the contractors to complete
the-Qhio Valley road to Powhatan.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

OWEN MEEHAN, as agent for the heirs
of Andrew Douglass, decd, advertises
some fine property for sale in this issue
Read his advertisement.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

THE Union Window glass works, if re-
built at all, will be rebuilt at Bellaire.
The Rodefer works will very likely be
built up again at the same place.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

THE recent scarcity in eggs is said to
have been more widespread than ever
before known and has not let up yet in
some places.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

Dr. STRAHL, formerly of Louisville,
but now ct the Soldiers Home, at Dayton,
has been cured of the liquor habit and
has regained his health.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

THE Martins Ferry Times thinks that
town has the best fire alarm system in
the country, in spite of all the trouble
they had in getting it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

THE new postal cards are now on sale
at the post-office and either size, big OF
little, can be bought for one cent each.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

THE Richland Township Teachers AS
ISOLATION will be held at Vineyard Hill
School house, on Saturday March 9th, in
stead of Saturday, February 9th, as pre-
viously announced. The program will
appear later
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18
For Sale.

Valuable residence of the late Rev
johnson, decd, on Marietta street, st
Clairsville, Ohio. Apply to WILSON
MITCHELL, st. Clairsville, o. If
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

CADIz had very successful Farmers
Institute this year. 1t closed Thursday
evening. The attendance at the last
session was fully thousand people.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

EASTER will come this year on the
18th of April. Thus the family man has
yet nearly two months in which to get
ready to pay for new spring bonnets.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

THE Jr. o. U. A. NJ. Of Barnesville,
are preparing to celebrate Washington's
birthday by popular demonstration.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18
ASK to see them. whether Vol

ASK to see them, whether you want to
buy or not F. Troll & Sons will con-
slider it pleasure to show the choicest
work in Swiss, Nainsook and Cambria
Embroideries ever brought to st. Clairs-
vile. 2-11-tf
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

A pERPECTLY formed two-headed calf
was born on dairy farm near Martins
Ferry, last week.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

TIE average cost per mile of the new
Jefferson county pike system is $500.
They have seventy-eight miles of it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

ORANGES are extremely cheap this
year, but they are unfortunately corre-
spondingly inferior, many being found
! partially rotten.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

WHEELING is still on a switch as re-
CARDS the Wheeling and Lake Erie. The
main line trains run out of Steubenville.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

JESSE THOMAS, at one time County
Surveyor, of this county, died at his home
near Morristown on Wednesday of last
week.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

AN enjoyable dance was held at the
vacant rooms in the Welday block Mon
day night. Refreshments were served
by Caterer Wilson. across the street, and
the dancing went on until after mid
night
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

A I3-MoNTHs- child of Asbury
Fields died Sunday. The funeral was
held Monday afternoon, and was largely
attended.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

The Barnesville High School has de-
clined 10 engage in any further contests
with the Cambridge schools.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

Farm for Sale.-A fine farm of 161
acres; elegant building; situated in Smith
township, Belmont county, Ohio.
2-4-tf WIN. A. MCMECHAN.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

THE, business men of Carrollton are
making an effort to work up brick and
tile YorkS in that town.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

PEOPLE along the "Capteen" Valley
from Powhatan to Somerton, are now
talking nothing but railroad, SO report
says.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

IN the Laughlin Nail works. Martins
Ferry boasts of having the largest nail
factory in the world.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

One Hundred and Thirty-fve differ.
ent designs in Lace Curtains beautiful
goodsin new patterns. Also, new shades
in Chenille Portieres.
211-tf T. TROLL s. Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

THE Epworth Assembly people are al
ready at work arranging an attractive
program for the meeting at Bethesda,
next summer.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

NINE candidates have thus far been
heard from for the nomination on the
Republican ticket for Recorder.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

WALL PAPER, of every grade and price.
New spring stock now OIL sale at
2-18 ct. CRossLANDs'.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-02-18

THE County Board of Elections win
meet to-day to make arrangements for
the spring elections.