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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21
A Correction

We are informed that the account pub
lished concerning the burning of the
Finleyville (Pa) church. of which Rev.
Sherman II. Doyle, is pastor, and
which we copied last week, was grossly
exaggerated. The church was damaged
only to the amount of SlS5, and there
was no panic. We are pleased to an
nounce that the fire was not as bad as
reported.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21
Location of'Insane Asylum

The commission to locate the new in
sane asylum has been appointed. What
is the matter with some point in Belmont
county as a location? The institution
will need plenty of water, and the Ohio
river washes our eastern borders. Bel
mont county would afford central loca-
ton, and our people would do well to
take some action in this matter. Some
may think it is useless to do anything,
but if we ask for nothing we will GER
tainly receive nothing.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21
A Queer World, Truly.

An exchange says no man is satisfied
with his lot in life One man is strug-
Cling for justice and and another is flying
from it. One man is saving up to buy a
house and another is trying to sell his for
less than it cost, to get rid of it. One
man is spending all he earns in taking a
girl to theater and sending flowers in
hopes to eventually make her his wife,
while his neighbor is spending all the
money he has got to get divorce.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21

THE effect on our climate incident to
cutting away the timber, is now strong
ly felt, and every person who has plat
of ground would do well to plant few
trees on Arbor Day, April 29. If the tim
Der still continues to be slaughtered, the
planting of trees will soon of necessity
be rendered compulsory,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21
I,icensed To Ma-

During the last week, the Probate
Court has issued permits for married
bliss to the following:
VIM. Baker and Mary G. Mann.
Harry G. Walker and Mamie Leech.
John w. Bradford and Sarah Smith.
Oscar G. Oglevee and Emma J. Parks.
John R. Powell and Matte L. Fish.
VIM. Elliott and Ino Lynn.
Thomas Atkinson and Jennie Hudson.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21
GOOD ROADS.
The Benefit to be Derived from First-class
Highways.

Highways.
Means of easy communication is an
essential to commercial prosperity. If
we have products to sell we must have a
way to get them to market. In this
country we have every facility for long
distance transportation, but the more
important feature of local communica-
tion by means of good roads has been
sadly neglected. For several months in
the year the people in the country can
not draw their produce to shipping cen
ter because the roads are impossible for
heavy loads. Thus they lose whatever
advantage the market may offer them
during this season. We spend our time
and money in trying to patch up
stretches of highway that are not worthy
of the name of roads, and then think our
duty is done. The people have long look
ed on the public roads as too Insignificant
to bother about, but with good country
roads would come the era of better times
for farmers and all classes, which all de-
sire.
If the labor, which is each year wasted in
Belmont county in endeavOring to keep in
repair our alleged roads, were judiciOnsliy
used in building first-class roads, in ten
or fifteen years, without any appreciable
outlay of money, we could have 300 or
400 miles of road in the county which
would be just as good at one season OF
the year as another. To realize the ben
eft to all in commercial way we have
only to consider that business could be
carried on the year round, while now, as
far as county trading is concerned, it is
practically paralyzed three or four
months in the year. The advantage to the
farmers would be great. They could haul
out their grain at one season as well as
another, and reap the advantage of the
best prices. They could haul larger loads
and save in that way. They would have
more time to perform theil labor, and
wonld experience less rush. Of all press
ing needs that of good roads is the great
est, and it is hopeful sign that the dis
cussion of this question shows signs of
assuming some tangible shape.
The Romans understood well the art
of making roads. and their works in that
line exist to-day in many parts of Eu-
rope. But while they built their roads
for purposes of war, ours will be built
for the arts of peace, and good, hard
roads are just as essential to the one as
to the other.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21
Everybody Wants ,Em.

The people of Wayne township are de-
termined to have new school houses
throughout the entire township. a year
or two ago somebody started the log to
rolling by appealing from the School
Board, and getting the Commissioners
to build one or two school houses, and
now every district in the township wants
a new school honse, while some districts
want to be divided and have two.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21

II. II. MCFADDEN, of the Steubenville
Gazette, was re-appointed Member of the
State Board of Charities by Governor
Mckinley, and the Senate confirmed the
appointment. Then the people of Steu-
benville raised such howl that the Sen
ate recOnsidered its action, and refused
confirmation. Some other man can now
have the place.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21
A Good Device.

Mr.. H. G. Sutton, representing the
Central School Supply Company of
Chicago, presented to the Township
Board, Monday, an unique and excellent
plan for the instruction of youth in
anatomy. 1t consists of a series of
charts executed in the highest form, and
showing the human frame in all its parts
as clearly and as well as skeletons and
mannikins. In addition are shown by
other charts the effect of alcohol and of
cigarette smoking on the stomach, the
brain and the other organs. For teaching
this highly important subject, this
scheme is as complete and distinct as
possible. 1t is in use in every special
school in this county, and in large
number of other schools. 1t has the rec
ommendation of educators all over the
State, and is warmly indorsed by each
Superintendent in this county. Its low
price places it within the reach of every
school
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21
Death of Levi Morgan.

Levi Morgan, of Colerain township
died on Sunday night after several
months illness from stomach trouble
He was about SO years of age. and leaves
u wife and family of six children. He
was man of strong integrity and widely
known. His funeral took place on Tues
day. Interment at Harrisville. He was
an uncle of Mrs. DIR. Furbay, of this
place.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21

COLONEL POoRMAN, Secretary of State,
has appointed Sam B. Campbell, of Steu-
benville, as Chief Clerk. Mr. Campbell,
was Chief Clerk under State Treasurer
Brown, and every body in this section
will be glad to hear of this selection. A
more competent man could not have
been secured.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21
Epworth LeaQue-

At recent meeting of the Epworth
League of the NJ. E. Church, the follow.
ing officers were elected: President, R. P.
Rose; Vice Presidents, j. P Hall; Julia
Bailey. Efie Garrison, Fannie Ryan;
Secretary, Nellie Miller; Treasurer, Arlin
Hartley. The League at this place is in
vigorous and aggressive shape, and holds
interesting sessions.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21
Upset.

When the young men who established
the Chapter of the American Mechanics
at this place, Monday night arrived here,
they found that some essential paraphra-
MALTA had been left behind in Bridgeport.
Andrew Geller and one of the visitors at
once started after it, driving team from
Campbell's livery stable. AS they came
out of Bridgeport they met a boy driv-
ing blackboard. The two vehicles col.
lided and the carriage from st. Clairsville
was upturned. The boys we're spilled out,
and the team ran away. The boys got
horses in Bridgeport and came on out
The runaway team got loose from the
buggy on the Big Hill, and came home
unbarmed. The carriage was not dam
aged, except that the pole was broken.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21

JEPsoN s. PATTON are giving their
store thorough overhauling and spring
cleaning. They are papering ceiling and
walls, and by next week they will lie
ready to show to the best advantage
their new goods which are now coming
and which they propose to sell at thei
usual bottom prices.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21
How Divided.

The docket for the Summer term of
Common Pleas Court, which commences
on next Tuesday, contains, as it now
stands, 1S4 cases. AS they appear in the
docket, they come under the following
headings: Civil 81: appeal IA; damage
IA; injunction 10; divorce Is; foreclosure
4; attachment .; partition IL; error g.
The remainder come under the scattering
heads of ejectment, libel, revivor, re-
pleYin. etc.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21

THEY have an organization over in
Belmont county that they call the Cole
rain Horse Thief Detectives, and the sec
ton where it is located hasu't been troub-
led with horse thieves for many moons.
-Woodsfeld Gazette. That is true, but
first-class preparation for war is good
way to preserve peace.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21
CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEETS.
State Convention Delegates Elected
on Tuesday.
st. Clairsville, June Fourteenth. Chosen as
the Place and Time OF the
County Convention.

The Republican Central Committee OF
this county, in accordance with the call
met in this place on Tuesday. Their,
was pretty general attendance of com
mitteemen, either in person or proxy
although few townships were not rep
resented. The matter of delegates to the
State Convention at Cleveland first
claimed attention. Thirteen were to be
chosen as delegates, and the same mum
Der as alternates Nominations to the
number of twenty-six were made. Then
ensued some discussion as to how the
delegates should be selected. Finally q
resort was had to ballot with the follow
ing result:
Delegates. c. Sedgwick, E. L. Nc.
Millen, Richland; Samuel Hilles, w. F
Smith, w. w. Hanlon, Barnesville; w
c. Burgendthal, j. A Greenfield, John
Davis, F. B. Archer, Bellaire; } w. Crooks
Martins Ferry; J. G. Heinlein, Bridge
port; E. L. Hobson, Flushing; julius
Armstrong, Washington.
The remainder as follows were declar-
ed alternates: W. A. Hunt, J. NJ. Beckett,
J. p. Harvey, L. H. CASTOR, 5. B. Piper,
J.W. Ross. Burgett McConnaughey, A.
It. McKelvey, L. e. Cope, J. A. Fish, E. B.
Mcconnell, Lee Evans, Miles Hart, Jr.
A resolution was presented by Mr.. G. j.
Howard, of Barnesville, and adopted by
the committee endorsing the administra-
tions of President Harrison and Governor
Mckinley, and instructing the delegates
to cast their votes for men in sympathy
with both.
The choice of delegates to the Circuit
Judicial Convention, to be held at Y oungs-
town ON June 2, was'next considered, and
the following gentlemen were selected to
represent this county in that body: CIV.
Carroll, Richland; J. F. Anderson, Bell
aire; w. F. Smith, Barnesville; j. W.
Hollingsworth, Flushing; T. A. Welsh,
Washington; Solomon Hogue, Somerset;
Wm.Emerson, Goshen; z. W. Helpbringer,
Richland; !. B. Smith, Bellaire; w. ID.
Lewis. Smith; Capt. Thomas Wilson,
Somerset; F. c. Robinson, Pease; Laban
Lodge, Wheeling. Any part of this del
cation was authorized to cast the vote of
the full delegation.
The question of the time and place of
the County Republican Convention was
next considered. On motion Tuesday,
June IA, was made the date. On the
matter of place st. Clairsville and Mar
tins Ferry were named, and ballot
taken, wL-<1 resulted in favor of st.
Clairsyille 1t was also decided to hold
the primary election for delegates the
Saturday previous to the Convention.
As to the manner of voting it was de-
termined to hold the primaries in the
same manner and at the same places as
last year, with the exception of Bridge
port, and there it was left with the
Central Committeeman to decide.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21

A DISEASE resembling measles, and
called French measles, and laying one up
with sore throat for three or four days,
is epidemic in this place. A large mum
ber of persons have been afflicted.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21

ALL that part of the Bellaire, Zanes-
vile and Cincinnati Railroad in Mus
kingum county will be sold by the Com
missioners of that county. The county
owns the road and wants to get rid of it
1t is nine miles in length.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21

Spring Trouble-"In In the spring wo'
mans fancy lightly turns to thoughts of
suds." Scrub Brushes, Soap, Brooms,
Tacks, Lye, Buckets, Tubs, Lime, White
wash Brushes, Soapine, Gold Dust, etc.
4-21-2t At JEPSON's.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21
New CHAPTER.

A Chapter of the Senior Order OF
American Mechanics was put in work.
ing order at this place Monday night. A
large barge load of members of the Or
der in Bridgeport, came out and per.
formed the necessary ceremonies. Thir-
ty-two charter members were secured
The meeting was held in the G. A. r
hall where the Chapter will meet unit
other quarters can bS obtained.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21

WIN. MCCLELLAND has purchased Ste
gers dry goods and general merchandise
store in MorristOwn, and will run it in
connection with his huckster business
Will is shrewd business man, and will
no doubt do well in his new enterprise
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21
A Little OFF.

The Woodsfeld Gazette charges THE
CHRONICLE with undue haste in an
nouncing that Senator Nichols would
have the solid support of Monroe county
in the Congressional Convention. If the
Gazette had read little more closely
it would have found that all THE
CHRONICLE said was taken from the
State Journal and proper credit given.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21

In the course of remarks at the Metho-
dist church Sunday evening, DR.. Hingeley
said that his congregation at this place
had given during the past year S7.S7 per
member, a record which is surpassed by
few congregations anywhere.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21

Col. J. D. TAYLOR, Judge Barber and
Judge Campbell are being urged by their
respective friends to become candidates
for Congressional honOrs in the district
west of US.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21

ONE day last week little daughter of
Robert Coates, who lives near Kidd, went
too near fire which some fishermen had
built, and her clothes were ignited. Her
brother, who was near by, threw her into
the creek, thus extinguishing the flames,
but not until she had been severely
burned.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21
Will Remain.

Being unable to dispose of our store
we have decided to remain through the
summer. We have a stock of New Spring
Goods of all novelties and will be pleased
to see our customers at the old stand.
4-I42t. MISSES JONES & NELL.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21

AS an offset to the complaint of the
backW ardness of spring, it is stated in an
exchange that on May 90, 1888, seven
inches of snow fell. However, we think
the latter statement is a--lie.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21
NEW ACTIONS FILED.
The Gist of Some New Cases to Come
Up Before the Court.
Suits Brought to Recover Money - Fol-
Damages Alleged to be Sustained.
Divorce and Other
Actions.

In the office of Clerk Davies, of tht
Court of Common Pleas petitions in th'
| following new actions at law have recent
ly been filed:
w. V. Campbell brings suit against
Josiah Davis and others to recover q
judgment tor S754.72 as costs in an at
tachment case, together with interest al
per cent from November Z, 1882.
Anna E. White, as administrator OF
estate of George w. White, decd, seeks
to attach property of Morris Cope, in
Pease township, to secure claim Of
$1,000.
In the case of /. G. Potts against Aaron
Ramsay and others, the action is brought
to recover Judgment on promissory
note for $500, with interest at I per cent
from March Z, 1889, and foreclosure OF
mortgage on land in Mead and Washing
ton townships.
r. J. Riley files his petition against A.
W. Kennon, administrator de bo11is non
of |. NJ. Riley, decd, in which he sets
forth that there is due him, the plaintiff,
on account, the sum of S92729
A suit for Judgment on promissory
note for $500, and foreclosure of mort
gage on property in Uniontown, has been
begun against j. P. George and Others by
A. W. Lee and A. p. Blair, administra-
tors of Rose Lee, decd.
David Sheldon appears as plaintiff in a
suit to recover S164403 due On promis-
sorry note given by Joseph 2. Kinney and
others.
E. c. McComb and others bring action
against ]. p Junkins and others, and in
their petition aver that the defendants
are indebted to them in the sum of
S239.91 on account, subject to credit of
$50, and for this amount they ask judg
ment.
Lucy A. Brewer seeks to reclaim $1,000
damages from August F. Kraft, Bell
aire saloon keeper, because the latter sold
liquor to plaintiff s husband in defiance
of plaintiff s express order; likewise Pen
elope I. .Pfaffenbach. on the same grounds,
asks the same judgment against Conrad
Staab.
Minnie Beaver seeks a dissolution of
the tie that binds her to Ford Beaver,
on account of gross neglect of duty, and
also incorporates in her petition plea
for alimony. George Hood also asks for
divorce from his wife, Jane Hood, on
the ground of habitual drunkenness.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21

THE Northwood Glass Company, of
Martins Ferry, has signed a contract
with Elwood (Pa) people, whereby the
works are to be removed to the latter
place, and the present fire will wind up
the operations of the company in Mar
tins Ferry.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21

DIED, on Tuesday morning, at the
home of her parents in Wheeling, Mary
Stewart, Youngest daughter of w. P. and
Rebecca McKelvey, aged 20 months. The
funeral took place yesterday (Wednes-
day afternoon. Interment at the Union
cemetery in this place.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21

WN MAIER, who murdered his wife
in Wheeling two or three weeks ago, and
then escaped, was captured on Wednes-
day. He had come back to visit his wife's
grave. He is probably insane.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21

Mrs. JENNIE MILLER has established
sewing rooms in the Groves house, where
she is prepared to do all kinds of dress
making neatly and promptly and at rea-
sonable prices. Children's wear a spec
ialty. 2
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21

THE cold weather of the past week or
so has not hindered plowing, although
vegetation has been left almost at a
standstill. Cherries and pears are re-
ported injured in places. Oats have not
been very generally sown.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21

A CHURCH in Lancaster, Pa. offered a
medal to every person who did not miss
a church or Sunday school service during
the year. One medal was awarded, and
the janitor got it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21

REV. j. X. GIFFEN preached Sunday
morning at the United Presbyterian
church in Bellaire, and in the evening he
and Mrs. Giffen gave Interesting talks on
the missionary work in Egypt.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21

Col. PooRMAN took possession of the
office of Secretary of State Saturday
morning. He gave Dan J. Ryan re-
ceipt for S177,779.3p, money held as fees
paid under protest under contested
law.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21

On Sunday Judge James F. Tallman
received telegram announcing the
death at Canton, ILL.,, of John B. Wilson
father of Mrs. Tallman. Mrs. Tallman
left on the night train in order to be
present at the funeral.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21

WIN. r. ANDERSON, practical house
and sign painter, announces in his card
some of his specialties. When in need
of work in his line, call upon him.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21

CARROLL AND NORRIS COBURN, the
Barnesville boys who have long been in
corrigible, were sent to the penitentiary
from Guernsey county-the former fol
three years and the latter for two years.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21

If you are suffering with any disease
no matter of how long standing, don't
fail to call and see the wonderful Kicka.
poo Indian Medicine man, now located
at City Hall, st. Clairsville.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21

The Republican Executive Committee
of this county will meet on Saturday to
name date for the Congressional pri-
maries and to apportion delegates to the
different townships.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21

ASK to see them, whether you want to
buy or not. +. Troll & Sons will con.
slider it a pleasure to show the choicest
work in Swiss, Nainsook and Cambria
Embroideries ever brought to st. Clairs.
vile. 2-II-tf
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21

Mrs. ELKs, of Martins Ferry, attempt
ed to suicide Monday by jumping from
the new bridge. She was restained by
officers.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21
Drunkenness

And Morphine Habit cured by the Gold
en- Rod Company, now at Sherman
House, Bridgeport, o. Consultation free.
No cure no pay. Correspondence solicit
ed. 3-3l At.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21

THE Standard Iron Company of
Bridgeport, is building new mill with
four sheet mills. This will give the
Standard the largest capacity of any mill
in the United States.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21

A SUCCESSOR to Judge Laubie will be
chosen this fall in this, the Seventh Ju-
dicial Circuit, comprising thirteen coun-
ties in Eastern Ohio,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21

A BELLAIRE barber has placed pool
table in his shop in order to allow his
customers to amuse themselves while
waiting their turn.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21
New Spring Stock.

Pure white lead, ready mixed paints,
linseed oil.colors, paint, scrub and white
wash brushes. Everything in the line,
cheap at CROSsLANDs'. 4l42t.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21

THE engine formerly used on the st. G.
& n. R'y has been returned, and it has no
trouble in climbing the valley with all
the load necessary.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21

SHOW this issue of THE CHRONICLE
to your neighbor and get him to sub
scribe. See our offer to old subscribers.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21

Mrs. JULIA BOND, mother of County
Surveyor John A Bond, died on the
Sth inst, at her home, near Morristown,
from paralysis, aged 78 years.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-04-21

OSCAR G. OGLEvEE and Miss Emma
Parks, both of Flushing, were married al
noon at the residence of the brides father
james Parkes, Esq, at that place nc
Wednesday