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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29
Established in 1S 3.
A gold SEEKER
Held on a Charge of Burglary a.
Glencoe.
The Amos-Grove Nuptials - Everybody
Enjoyed the Concert Christmas
Observed by the Churches.

A man who says his name is Edgar
Devine is in Jail in this place awaiting
the action of the Grand Jury on charge
of burglary. He was arrested at Glencoe
on Tuesday morning The case appears
little mysterious and the story runs in
this wise: Last Friday Devine came to
DR.. Snode's at Glencoe, and engaged
board. On Monday night about 3 O'Clock
a girl employed in the family of Dr.
Snode discovered, as she testifies, Devine
in her room. She screamed and Devine
ran out the room. She followed, and her
screams attracted DR.. Snode to the scene.
By this time Devine had regained his
own room. SnOde then placed him under
guard and in the morning telegraphed
here for an officer. Special officers Har-
rison and Green went over and brought
him to jail. Devine denies that he had
been out of his own room, although the
girl testifes that she heard him in other
rooms both upstails and down before he
entered her room. However, in his
denial Devine does not explain how he
came to be dressed at that hodr of the
night. if he had not been going through
the house Nothing, however, was taken
from the house, except that revolver
belonging to DR.. Snode was found i'll
Devine's room.
Devine claims to be an Australian and
says he is gold prospector. He claims
that he, in company with several com
panions, are tracing vein of gold
through the State. having started their
investigation in Virginia and thst they
intended following it until it cropped
ont.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29
CONTEST AT NEW ATHENS.
Honors Divided Between the Two Popula-
Literary Societies.


Some trouble was experienced at the
contest last week at Franklin College il
getting judges. One of those appointed
had failed to come and it was fully nine
O'Clock before another could be agreed
upon. As they finally stood, the judges
were John NJ Amos, of Cambridge, Rev.
W. A. Williams, President of the College,
and E. E. Clevenger, Esq, of this place.
Rev. S II. Doyle opened the exercises
with prayer. The contest resulted in
divided honors, the Jeffs, however, get
ting the best of it. R. G. Bennett, of
Freeport, the Jeffersonian candidate, won
the debate by majority vote. Miss Ida
NJ. Melton. of Cadiz, also JEFF, won an
Grafton by majority vote. The Philo-
sophie society won on essay bya majority
and on defamation by an unanimous
vote, the candidates being respectively
Miss Nora Strahl and Miss Nora Cul-
bertson, both of New Athens.
A large audience as usual was present.
Music was furnished by the Wheeling
Opera House Band.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29
VIII All Ra Sold

B. R. Johnston has met with great sue
cess in his sale of Holiday Goods. He
still has some of the stock on hand, and
he proposes to close it out before Janua-
ry 1st. He must do this to make room
for his regular trade. Buyers should
recognize the Importance of this fact
Every article of purely holiday goods
will positively be sold even if it entails a
loss to Mr.. Johnston. There are many
excellent articles left. Under the re-
duced prices they are going rapidly. If
you want any of these beautiful and
serviceable goods, call at once.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29
The Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway.

Wishing every one Merry Christn as
and Happy New Year, and in order to
enable its patrons to properly celebrate
the holidays, the Wheeling and Lake Erie
Railway will sell excursion tickets to all
points on the line annd connections at
excursion rates. Tickets will be sold
December oath, 25th, 26th and 3lst, 1892,
and January lst, 1898, with limit for
return passage to include January 3d.
1893 For further information and ex-
cursion tickets apply to any Agent w.
and L. +. JAS. NJ. HALL, G. p. \.
l2-l53 81
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29
A Worthy Deed.

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Society, of this place, did on Christmas,
a worthy deed which deserves to be call
ed attention to. They made up lot OF
packages of Christmas sweetmeats and
sent them by bevy of bright young la
dies to the Infrmary. The present to
each inmate of package was pleasant
to him. while the presence of the cheer
full young faces and their gracious man.
ner made it doubly acceptable, and
served to show them that they, though
unfortunate, had not been forgotten in
the seasons festivities.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

SUNDAY right man at a Wheeling
hotel had narrow escape from death by
suffocation. He did not make his ap-
pearance Monday, and on forcing his
door open he was found unconscious, the
gas being turned on full and not lighted
He was brought around with great diff
ftnltY.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29
Fifty-Cent Book Free,

"The Medical Advertiser" containing
nearly one hundred and fifty pages, a
short history of Private Diseases, advice
to young and especially those con-
:emplating marriage, fully illustrated,
BY calling on Dr. Ottman at the Claren-
don Hotel, ST. Clairsville, January 4, from
"a. NJ. to P. NJ, you will receive "The
Medical Advertiser" on the above date
Free of Charge. Do not fail to improve
the opportunity to obtain one of the most
valuable books which has ever came
within your reach.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29
New Stamps.

On the first of January the Post &C
Department expect to place on sale the
Columbian postage stamps. These will be
of all denominations now in use. They will
be the same height, but twice the length
of the present ones and will contain va
rious scenes commemorating the discov-
cry of America. 1t is believed that these
stamps will stimulate INTEREST," in the Ex-
position, both at home and abroad.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

THE Flushing NeDs- Adoel tiser put out
last week a very cied table holiday num-
Der of ten pages. 1t willp.int no edition
this week Last year duriog holiday
week the most se1sauional item of news
the town of Flushing ever had occut:ed
in the suicide there OF two lovers. The
paper announces that it viii be in readi-
hess with an extra for such an occut-
renee this year.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

Mrs. ROBINSON, an aged lady living at
the home of her son, David Robinson,
south of town, died Saturday from the
general debility incident to old age. The
remains We're buried Tuesday, funeral
exercises being held at the late ies.de1ce
of the deceased, and the interment being
in the NJ. E. Cemetery.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

THE Harrison County Fair Board this
year found themselves unable to pay any
of the class premiums. and the members
of the Board had to give their own
checks to pay some absolutely necessary
expenses. The fair has been run at too
expensive pace for several years, and
will now find it necessary to get down to
economy
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

AN energetic committee of Bellaire
gentlemen, alarmed at the fact that in the
last five years Bellaire has lost twelve in,
dustries and gained but one, propose a
plan of bonding the city for 100000 to
provide loans without interest to manu-
featuring or other institutions which
may desire location and help. They
are up to the bonus scheme, and propose
to give nothing, but merely loan it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29
In the Morning.

The incandescent lights will hereafter
be lighted at about o'clock in the morn
ing, while water is so scarce that they
cannot be run all night Council adopt
ed this plan for the benefit of early risers
Considering how very, very few consum
ers rise before daylight these frigic
mornings, this measure seems superhu-
Ous
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29
Aunt Jane" MurTell.

"Aunt" Jane Murrell died Monday at
the institution for the education of the
blind, at Columbus, of typhoid pneumo-
mia. She went to the institution from
Belmont county in 1910, and although
totally blind she made herself very use
full; was a great favorite among the of
ficers. teachers and employees, and having
no relatives she had remained there fol
more than fifty years. She was seventy
six years old.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

\ COUPLE offellows are reported to be
travelling the country to introduce, for
pay, an alleged new invention to increase
butter making, claiming that, by this
recipe, the farmers wife can make two
pounds of butter into three by simply
adding one pint of milk. Look out for
them. 1t is more of money making
than bu:ter-making scheme.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

THE weather Oh Christmas was of the
genuine Christine brand. Snow is asso-
ciated with the day, and it does not seem
like Christmas unless the ground has a
snowy covering. This is due to our child
ish teachings regarding Santa Claus, and
his coming in sleigh with reind, s
and sleigh bells.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29
Christmas and New Years Rates.

On December oath, 25tb, 26th and 3lst,
1892, and January lst and I'd, 1898, the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will sell
Excursion Tickets to and from all sta
tions west of Pittsburgh, at very low
rates, on account of the Christmas and
New Years Holidays. Tickets will be
good for return passage to and including
January Sd, 1898. For further informa-
ton, call upon or address any agent of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, or l.
5. ALLEN, Asst Gen1 Pass'r Agent, Chi
cago, Ill. 1915 st
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

Miss Leota T. Patterson, of Bethesda,
was married to Mr.. E. i. Barnes, at the
brides home on Wednesday evening
Both are well-known among the teachers
of the county. Miss Patterson is a
cultured and charming young lady. Mr.
Barnes is at present Superintendent OF
the Somerton Schools. He will be re,
membered by many persons here as the
efficient head of the Teachers Institute
two yeals ago. THE CHRONICLE wishes
the couple all possible happiness.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29
Since 1875.

The old adage that "a green Christmas
makes fat ehurchyard' will find no ap-
pication here this year. December %
1892, is on record as the coolest Christmas
sir ce 1879, and we may therefore look
forward cheerfully to dull season for
grave diggers and uudertakers, wishing
these genial gentlemen, however, no Other
i'll luck than a slack business.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

PROF. w. s. WEEDEN, who will be re-
membered as having some years ago con
Quoted cantata, Queen Esther, at this
place, and who last summer managed the
chorus at Epworth Park, is now travel
ing and working in the temperance cause
with the celebrated Francis Murphy, of
blue ribbon fame.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

OSCAR GREGG, who is studying in the
Presbyterian Allegheny University, will
preach in the NJ. Z. church, Belmont, Oh
next Sunday evening, January lst Also,
protracted meeting commences in that
church, and will continue week or two.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

ROBERT SrC RECON, who lived about
two miles from Clarington, Monroe
county, visited that town Saturday, and
got drunk. He started home in the even,
ing, aod when about mile and hall
from town he fell down and lay there un-
Ill Sunday about noon, when be was
found at the roadside frozen stiff.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

In the midst of your own warmth and
good holiday cheer, do not forget
that there are all about those who have
no Christmas, who never received a pres
ent in their lives, and never made one,
and who know nothing of the beautiful
custom. A little kindness to such per-
sons may change their whole lives for
ever
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29
G., L. and w. Holiday Rates.

Round trip excursion rates will be
made between all stations, including
Cleveland, o., via The Cleveland, Lorain
and Wheeling r. r. Tickets will be on
sale, December oath, 25th and 26th, and
3lst, 1892, and January lst and I'd, 1898.
]. F. TOWNSEND,
12,222t General Traffic Agent.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

"UNCLE RASTUs," to whom card pub
lished in these columns last week. refer.
red, takes exceptions to some things
stated in the card, as we are informed by
4 communication which reached this of
flee. However, Uncle Rastus" does not
state the grounds of his complaint, but
if any injustice has been done him we
will gladly give place in our columns to
denial.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29
Let Il Die.

Old 1892 is nearly dead In the poet S
words, "let 1t die" 1t was as usual a
record-smashing year. Politically, it will
stand in history as huge black mark
against the good sense of the American
people. But let it die; don't look back
to it with regrets that are useless. Brace
up for better work in the new and fair
49, The world is steaming ahead, with
its eyes on the future. Be up with it,
and let the dead past bury its dead.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

SOME scoundrel placed quantity of
emery in the lubricating oil at the city's
electric light plant at Wheeling last week,
causing the machines to heat up, and
badly cutting the bearings.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

The faithful carrier will be aronnd
with hts annual a1uress, saturday. II IS
not claimed that this production is
worth much intrinsically, but the small
coin you give him for it is looked on by
the carrier as sort of holiday remem-
brance. Be generous with the boy.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29
viii Observe the Day.

On the 22d of February, which day is
usually observed by the American Me
chanics, the lodge of this order here pro
poses to have fitting celebration during
the day, and to give an entertainment al
night in the Court House Hall. The en-
tertainment in view now is the melo
drama, "By Force of Impulse which
was produced with such ecIat at Loyds
vile year or so since.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

ITwas reported here Monday that Uncle
Ben Taylor, one of the best known of the
older colored men of this vicinity, was
dead. The rumor has no truth it, Uncle
Ben so far as known being in the enjoy
ment of good health.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

CADIz is to have gymnasium. A
number of men, desiring to get the bene
fit of such an institution subscribed the
necessary funds. Some time ago such ii
plan was talked of here, but it seems to
have dropped. Such an excellent plan
should not drop. The cost of gym"
would be small, and the value of the re-
suits incalculable.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

THE proceeds of the entertainment
Tuesday night amounted to S162. The
NJ. E. Sunday school cleared by it $40,
besides deserving the thanks of the town
for bringing in so excellent a concert.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

THE Digby Bell opera company, which
recently presented Jupiter" at Wheel
irostrsnded high and dry at Chicago
this week. The performers are destitute
years.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

AT the sale of the property of Isaiah
5. Nichols, near Belmont, last week. dry
cows brought as high as S41, while one
sucking cali brought S25. The sale was
cried by George F. Pierce. and if he can
always get such prices, he is good one
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

ALLOW us to call your attention again
to our offer of THE CHRONICLE and the
New York Tribune for S1.5O per year in
advance. We have kept this offer stand
ing for several months, and our patrons
are gradually recognizing it as one of
the best bargains ever offered in the
newspaper way.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

EVERYBODY wanted to see an old
fashioned Christmas with plenty of cold
and snow, and we got it. But it was
just few degrees too cold for solid
comfort.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

THE new year will have the distinction
ry and April will get two each, while
February will have only fractional rep
resentations of Luna.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

Mrs. ]. T. MITCHELL will give re-
ception Friday evening at eight o'clock,
in honor of the newly married couple,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. e. Amos, Mrs. Amos
being a sister of Mrs. Mitchell.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

T. & J. BRADFIELD received in one
day last week 10000 pounds of leaf to-
bacco, the largest amount ever taken in
one day at their packing houses. This
firm will handle $50 hogsheads of the
weed this season.-RepubLica
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29
Lost,

A Pocket book, between Morristown and
st. Clairsviile Finder will please leave
at Clarendon Hotel, st. Clairsville, or Ie-
turn to owner, Morristown, and receive
reward. 1929 r. 5. ISRAEL
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

No MEETING of the Monday evening
club was held this week, because so many
members had engagements elsewhere.
The same author and leader hold for the
next meeting.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

The usual resolutions incident to the
new year are now in order. The strong
est resolutions determined upon on De
cember 81 are easily broken ere January
has passed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29
It is a mistake to say that the most il

It is mistake to say that the most i'm
portant thing about resolution is t6
keep it. That is only secondary. The
first thing to do-and the hardest thing
to do-if yod really mean it, is to make
resolution. After you have made it
you have the powerful incentive of pride
to jog your will into keeping it. 1t does
one vast good to honestly make good
resolution even if he keeps it only day
Bear this in mind on New Years Day
Never be deferred from turning a new
leaf, by the fear of soon blotting it.
''Our doubts are traitors,
And make US lose the good we oft might win,
By fearing to attempt
So if you have any thought of better or
nobler during 1893. don't put off resolving
it by reason of miserable doubts.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

COUNCIL is considering various plans
to supply sufficient water to run the elec-
trio light plant all night.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29
DRS. FRANCE 4 OTTMAN.

Formerly of New York, now of the
France Medical and Surgical Institute,
Columbus, o., by request of many friends
and patients, have decided to visit st.
Clairsyille, WEDNESDAY, Jan. 4, SO. Con-
sultation and examination free and strict
ly confidential, in the private parlor of
the Clarendon Hotel, from Q A. NJ to 8
P. None day only.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

THE entire United Presbyterian con-
gregation will be entertained at the
church building at this place, 10y the pas
tor and his wife, Mr.. and Mrs Balph,
Thursday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

EDITOR HEARN, of the Cadiz Repubh-
can, says that he will not be candidate
for Senator in the Belmont Harrison dis
trict, but that he will be a candidate for
another nomination for Representative
from Harrison county.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

For life long Piano buy the Everett,
which is a thing of beauty and JOY for
ever. For sale by q. j. LAROCHE, Bell
.,ir, o., and Barnesville, o. I2-15-4t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29
Election Notice,

The election tor Trustees of tie Union
Cemetery Association VIII be held at
Browns Jewelry So 3 Oh Moucay, Jan
uary 2, 1898. GEO. JE?soN, Sec.y. 1t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29
NOT EXACTLY NEWS.
A Few Gsneral Remarks and Familiar
Reflections

A circle of smokers at the Clarendon a
few nights ago were passing round opin-
ions as to whether renter who had
paid years rent in advance, and had
been obliged to leave the house by It's
being burned, could recover the none
for his unexpired time. Lawyer Spriggs,
of Woodsfield, gave lucid explanation
of the law on the subject, at tie conclu-
sion of which, the gentleman who had
started the question. not knowing the
Woodsfield attorney, innocently said:
We'll, will ask a lawyer about it"
Until explanations were made Mr.Spriggs
did not know whether he had been in
suited or was being made fun Of
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

Miss BERTHA SULTZER, of Flushing,
has been employed in the Cambridge
schools, to take the place of teacher
who resigned.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

SECRETARY OF STATE PooRMAN ac-
knowledges in his paper the receipt of a
Christmas present from his subordinates
at Columbus, of handsome arm chair.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

COLD weather has prevailed over the
entire country during the past few days.
Even in the south there have been low
temperature and much snow.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

A GAY party of youth enjoyed a sleigh
ride to Morristown Monday night, taking
supper at the old Horner House. They
report the sleighing as excellent.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

THE lodge of the y. U. A. NJ. at this
place, will hold an election of officers at
their hall Friday night. This is an i'm
portant matter, and it is strongly urged
that every member be present.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

A young man who lived in West Vir-
ginia during the late campaign gives us
some interesting details as to the meth
DDS of campaign work in that State,
where the battle was perhaps as fierce as
in any part of the country. One plan
which was especially favorite with the
wild Democrats of that region was this:
Whenever the Republicans had meet
ing where great speakers were to attempt
to pound some enlightenment into the
stupid heads of the indigenous Democra
cy, the Democratic management would
arrange for barn burning or some
equally dirty scheme to break up the az
semDly. A mill at Huntingdon was thus
utilized three times, being consumed on
the third effort. These are samples of
the methods by which the boasted "eon-
demnatory" vote against protection was
scared out of the hollow logs and stumps
of State that stoned Mckinley.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-12-29

THE editor of the Martins Ferry Times
was elegantly caned by Columbus parties,
and he is not very decrepit old man,
either.