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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21
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SEVERAL SHORT STORIES.
Destructive Work of the Storm of
Sleet Last Week.
Trees Broken Under the Ice, and More Dam
age Wrought Than Can Be Calcu-
lated Other Items of News

The storm of rain and sleet which coat
ed everything with blanket Of ice on
Tuesday and Wednesday nights of last
week, was the worst ever experienced in
this section, and perhaps has never been
exceeded in this latitude. As fast as the
rain fell it froze, and the sidewalks and
streets became as slippery and unre-
liable as Democratic candidates prom
ises. Pedertrianism was at best hazard
GUS. Ice half an inch to an inch thick
formed on everything exposed. On trees
the weight was tremendous, and they
readily succumbed. Orchards presented
a picture of desolation. Apple, peach
and cherry trees in many orchards were
ruined, although the two last named
fruits suffered the most. In some places
the trunks were stripped of limbs. For
est trees fell, and in nearly every direc-
ton the roads were blocked. Trains
were delayed to remove limbs and trees
from the track, and all communication
was either totally stopped or delayed
The storm seems to have been purely
local affair, scarcely extending beyond
the borders of Belmont county. No re-
ports have been received of damage else
where. In most places snow fell, and
this section alone seems to have been re-
served for for the baptism of ice. 1t is
asserted by some that the fruit is killed.
They say a coating of ice kills the germ,
and if there is anything in that, there
was certainly enough ice, and it remain
ed long enough to kill every apple, peach,
pear and cherry in the county. The
in this county if reckoned would
aggregate many thousands of dollars.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21
Death of a Former Resident.

David G. Neiswanger, died of malig
nant diphtheria at his home in Kansas
City last Friday. Hewas 63 years of age
His father was the late Jacob Neiswan.
ger, and he was nephew of Isaac Neis
wanger, Esq, of this place. He was born
in st. Clairsville, and married here to
Clarissa Askew, and lived here up to the
spring of 1868, when he went west. For
a number of years he ran bus line along
the National Pike, and was proprietor Of
the livery stable in the rear of the old
National Hotel. His father was one of
the pioneers of this region, and was at
one time owner of the National Hotel
He built and lived in the house now oc-
cupied by the family of the late Conrad
Troll.
The news of Mr.. Neiswanger's death is
received with sorrow by his many warm
friend in this vicinity. He was model
citizen, both he and his wife were highly
in this community, and their
removal is remembered by older citizens
as a matter of sincere regret at the time.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21
Mrs DR. i E West.

A telegram was received here on Mon
day evening announcing the death at
Jersey City of Mrs. Lizzie West, wife of
DR.. John E. West, of that city. The
news came as sad and sudden shock to
the numerous friends of DR.. and Mrs.
West in this place. Her death was due
to complication of troubles, superinduc-
ed by an attack Of grip. Mrs. West was
the daughter of w. p. Wescott, New
York broker, and was married about
five years ago. The Wescotts resided
here many years ago. After her mar
riage to DR.. West, then of this place, they
resided here for about two years when
they removed to Jersey City. During her
brief residence here she made friends of
all whom she met She is described as a
woman of domestic tastes, of lOvable
disposition, a devoted friend and help
full wife. In her death two small chill
dren are left motherless. DR.. West has
the sympathy of many old friends in this
place in his sad affiiction.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21
Local Nswsra-ers.

The late Senator Plumb, of Kansas,
was in his early life the editor of q
country paper, and he thoroughly believ-
ed in their influence. In speech de-
livered at an editorial convention, but a
short time before his death, he said; 81
believe in the local newspapers. They
are the leaders, the makers of public SEN
timent. They are nearer to the people
than any other papers. Their editors
mingle with the people, and consciously
or unconsciously reflect the views of
their readers. l am amazed at the ex-
cellence of our county papers. The ma
jority of them are carefully, ably edite1.
| get no better return for any fthe mon
ey spend than for that which pay out
for the loca! newspapers of my state"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21
A Priza Hog.

The Toronto Tribune tells story of a
very mean man. Recently his wife lay
sick, and the family were in extremely
Strengthened circumstances, purse was
raised by kind hearted neighbors, and
entrusted to the husband. Instead of
applying it for his wifes relief, the hog
proceeded to buy for himself new suit
of clothes including prince Albert coat
and plug hat.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21
Two Queer Wills.

The will of the late Michael BELLY the
millionaire distiller and wholesale gro
Ger, of Wheeling, is remarkable docu-
ment. 1t tleaves all the property to Bish-
op ]. J. Kain and Monsignor Sullivan, of
the Roman Catholic church, to hold in
trust until the heirs now living are dead,
when the property is to be divided among
their heirs. AS some of the grandchil-
dren ale quite young, the effect will be
to tie up the property for perhaps near
ly century. 1t is said that the heirs
will contest the will, though on what
grounds it can be set aside, it is difficult
to see.
This odd sort of will making seems to
run in the Reilly family. Philip Reilly,
disposed of his property in a similar
manner. He gave to his wife substan-
tial allowance for the remainder of her
life. To his children he gave fifty dol
lars each, and the estate he placed in the
hands of the executors to be held by
them until the death of his children, and
until such further time as one of their
children shall have reached the age of
twenty-one. One of his children is still
living, and the trust has been in effect
some twenty-fv years.
Except as matter of personal spite, the
motive for these queer wills is difficult to
conceive.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21
It Makes us Blush.

Our old patron c. b. Wright, Esq, of
Belmont, in writing us among other
things says: Il have been reader OF
THE BELMONT CHRONICLE for thirty
five or forty years and it is newsies and
more readable paper to day than it ever
was before. 1t gives the news of the
whole county as no other paper does and
ought to go into the home of every Re
publican in the county"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21

D. NJ. Carey, the contractor in charge
of the building of the new stone bridge
at Wheeling, was drowned in Wheeling
Creek, Thursday. Mr.. Carey was stand
ing OH tramway across which stone
was being hauled. The tramway broke
under the weight of car of stone, and
the whole mass fell with the unfortunate
man into the water. The body did not
rise to the surface, and efforts to find it
have been fruitless, although trained di-
vers have been searching
Mr.. Carey was of the firm of Paige,
Carey & Co.. and his home was in Cleve-
land. His death caused great excite
ment and sorrow in Wheeling.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21
Teachers Association.

The next meeting of the Richland
Township Teachers Association will be
held at St. Clairsville, January 80, com
mencing at 10 o'clock A. NJ. A cordial
invitation is extended to all who are in
terested in school work, to meet with u.s.
The following is the program, which is
interspersed with music:
Grammar, W. d. Porterfield; Geography
Test, F. H. Simpson; Paper, Not How
Much but How Well, o. Fl. Lucas; FaDer,
The Relation of Pupil to Teacher, Miss
Bertha Sutton; Paper, Random Shots
from a Rusty Gun. E. w. DUNCAN; Paper,
The Teachers Influence, Miss Mamie
McNiece
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21
WHAT THE COURT DID
During the Fall Term. Which Ended Last
Week.

During the Fall Term, Which Ended Last
Week.
The term of Common Pleas Court just
closed was perhaps as long as any term
eve- held in this county. 1t began on
October 20 and closed on January Is, a
period of nearly three months. During
the term there were PA cases finally dis
posed of and dropped from the docket
OF these. 30 cases were tried to jury
and in six cases the jury was waived. At
the hands of the court 20 partition cases
received attention, and likewise "a cases
of foreclosure. There were IA cases Or
dered off the docket, 80 cases were settled
and dismissed, and % cases dismissed
without prejudice. Twenty nine divorce
cases appeared on the docket, and 10
divorces were granted. There were Is
cases Of judgment by default and cases
in which judgment was rendered on con-
fession. The docket showed "a criminal
cases. Of these, 16 plead guilty, were
convicted on trial and 3 were acquitted.
In 10 criminal cases nolle was entered.
The remainder were discharged or con-
tinued. There were 10 verdicts rendered
in favor Of plaintiff, and 9 in favor of
OF the cases on the docket
over 100 were continued.
The Grand Jury for the term received
S312.40 for their services, and the Petit
Jury 81, ,709.35 for their services.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21
Cold Enough.

The temperature on Wednesday morn
ing seems to have varied considerably,
owing to locality and thermometer. AT
New Philadelphia the mercury stood 16'
below zero; at Uhrichsville 20 below, and
at Fairpoint % below. 1t has been fact
noted fer some years that the mercury
falls lower in the Wheeling Creek Valley
than in any other place in the county
In this place the thermometers stood
from four to eight degrees below.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21
To Our Readers.

We cannot too strongly urge upon our
readers the necessity of subscribing for
family weekly paper of the first-clrss,
such, for instance, as The Satp day
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filled weekly with the noblest thoughts
of the best writer's and thinkers in the
world-replete with thrilling romances,
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1t has the most remarkable history and
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where. No other paper can possibly fill
its place or serve as substitute. 1t af
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A magnificent premium given to year
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21
ITS BEAUTY.
Esthetic Aspects Of the Late Ice
Storm

Storm.
In the ice storm which bathed this
county in sea of respondent beauty
last week, nature spoke out from her
heart of hearts In the very inmost bosom
of things, at the home of the Shekinah
and the cherubim, philosophers and poets
dream of perfect harmony and exquisite
beauty. The true language of nature is
therefore beauty, and all her forms are
beautiful At times, however, as for a
gala day, she dons more glorious appa-
rel than her usual garniture, and last
week was one of these fortunate occa-
sions. The forms of material things,
prosaic and dull because of custom and
use, and because associated with the ia
tigue of monotony and the pains of sor-
row were clothed in the garb of fanci-
full world. by night under the moon or
the brilliant lights, and by day under the
suns rays, the scenes of workaday life
seemed like landscapes of fairy land. A
wood, an orchard, any clunp of trees or
busches:or vines.was a scene of sparkling
splendor beyond the power of words to
paint Even field with every blade of
grass enclosed in an inch thick of crystal,
and scintillant with CLEANS of every hue,
became like a spangled carpet of dia-
monds. A bough became rainbow, a
withered vine seemed lace work of
flashing pearls, tree stood like vision
from the Arabian Nights. Crudity put
on dehcacy. The unfinished became glo-
riously complete. Monotony and home
illness were covered with mysterious nov
city, symmetry and dazzling brightness.
One whose soul was thrilled with this
luxuriant riot of splendid loveliness in
color and form will not soon forget it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21
Sudden Death,

The Hon. Ben Fisher, proprietor of the
Star Foundory at Wheeling, and a former
member of the West Virginia Legisla-
ture, fell suddenly dead on the street at
Martins Ferry, on Wednesday of last
week. He had left home apparently in
good health. He was one of the promi-
nent business men of Wheeling, and 52
years of age. Death was due to paralysis
of the heart
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21
Cough Following the Grip.

Many persons, who have recovered
from la grippe are now troubled with a
persistent cough. Chambertain's Cough
Remedy will promptly loosen this cough
and relieve the lungs, effecting perma-
nent cure in very short time. 25 and
so cent bottles for sale by Patterson s.
Sons. 21-6t.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21
Third Lecture of the Course.

Henry W. Tewksbury will appear in
the third entertainment of the lecture
course on Tuesday evening, February2
The subject of his lecture is The Cham
pionship." Wherever Mr.. Tewksbury
has appeared, he is spoken of by the
press and the people in laudatory terms.
The Bellaire papers speak in high praise
of his effort in that city. He is described
as fascinating orator, and faithful
student of history, and as possessing a
pure vein of humor.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21
Died In Columbus.

Joseph Cassell, who was until about a
year ago employed az hostler at Cam pbells
livery stable in this place, but has since
been resident of Columbus, died on
Friday from an attack of the grip. He
was employed in the Columbus buggy
company's works in that city. His fu-
neral took place on Sunday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21
PETIT JURY,
Literary News.

The Cassell Publishing Company take
pleasure in announcing that by special
arrangement with the author they will
publish AlphOnse Daudet's new and most
important novel, which is called "Rose
and Ninette: Story of the Morals and
manners of the Day." on or about the
first of February. NJ. Daudet regards
the writing of this story as the supreme
effort of his life. 1t deals with the sub
ject of divorce, and as the author evil
IDENTIFY feels deeply on the subject he
treats it powerfully. The translation is
made by Mrs. Mary j. Serrano, which is
a guarantee that it is well done.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21
An Eminent Citizen.

Captain William NJ. Farrar, a promi-
nent soldier citizen of Cambridge, passed
away last week, the victim of diseases
incurred by exposure during the war.
He was a man of broad culture and
learning, and wrote many essays of wide
fame on educational and historical SUBJ
jects. AS an historian of this region he
is said to have been unexcelled.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21

IT is reported that the st. Clairsville
Marble and Granite Works has again
chtnged hands, passing from the present
proprietor VIM. n. Miller, to Will Web
ber. who has for the past year been en-
ployed in the Marble Works of Mr.. Wal
Evans. at CadiZ.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21
Pay Up.

This is the beginning of the New Year
and we are sending out bills to all who
are in arrears for subscription. Being a
new firm, we are obliged to make full
collections, and our patrons will save US
much trouble by calling and settling ac-
counts or sending a remittance by mail.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21

J. J. HOLLOWAY, for eight years
cashier of the Bridgeport bank, has
resigned to accept the position of Seere-
tary of the Standard Iron Company.
Harry Clark, the teller, will succeed Mr..
Holloway at the bank. w. T. Graham,
the Secretary of the Standard, becomes
General Manager.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21

NOT only farmers but every OtLer class
of our citizens will be benefited by at
tendance upon the Institute i'll this place
on February 4th and 9Th. Questions OF
paramount interest to all will be discuss
ed in all their phases.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21

Mrs. DR.. R. 7. ARMSTRONG, wife of
the pastor of the Presbyterian church of
WOodsfield, died last week. Her maiden
name was Rebecca N. Newland. From
1889 to 1S4S she lived at Morristown, this
county, and for twenty years thereafter
she was resident of Bridgeport.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21

REV A. X. BATES formerly pastor of
the First Presbyterian church in Cadiz,
but who resigned about year ago to go
into Home Missionary work at Pough
keepsie, N. Y, has lost every dollar of
his fortune. He inherited 100000 on
the death of his father and at once gave
up his congregation at Cadiz because he
could do without salary. Speculation
is the cause of his loss.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21
Harness.

Until March 1st | will sell first-class
Hand made Yankey Harness for $500,
usual price 800 Other harness rated
the same. Stock and workmanship
guaranteed.
IT, JIG. ELLIOTT, Flushing 0.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21
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, 1892-01-21
Pithy Paragraphs Written or Pasted -
Melange Dished Up for All
Readers.

JAMES FOWLER, of Barnesville, died
last Friday from grip. He was IS years
of age.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21

THE Farmers Institute in this place on
Thursday and Friday, February 4th and
9TH present program of unusual excel
lence. Every farmer in the county will
be both amused and ndinstructedb by attend
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21

The venerable John Stewart is lying
seriously i'll at his home three miles east
of town.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21

HENRY W.TuwKsBURY at Court HOus,
Hall on Tuesday evening, February End
Do not fail to hear him.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses have
been granted by Probate Judge Tallman
during the week ending, Tuesday:
Harry Stockhouse and Dele Merry.
Benz. p. Lee and Rosa NJ. Ault.
Wilbur w. Reed and Lottie Dornon.
VIM. Hagerman and Anna Early.
Thos. G. Davis and Salina G. Fraley.
JohnL. Campbell and Sarah McElwain.
Joseph Cowens and Mary Coleman.
Augeto Valine and Rosalia Casta.
Robert Llewellyn and Minnie R. Day.
Oliver F. Berry and Cora L. Morgan.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21

THE attendance of Franklin College is
now the largest in its history, with more
to follow.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21

THE young Republicans of Ohio are
falling into the front lines. One member
of the present Legislature is only 26 years
old, another is q, two are %, three are
80, and many under 35.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21

MAUD TAYLOR whose death was men
toned last week, was the daughter of
Jas. Taylor. She was within one month
of being twenty-five years Of age. Her
death Was due to spinal meningitis, and
she had been SICK just week.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21

Miss CARRie L. HAYES, for over seven
years trusted employe of the Children's
Home near Barnesville, left last week to
accept the position of Matron in the
Soldiers and Sailors Orphan Home at
Xenia.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21
FARMERS INSTITUTE.

To to Held in Court House Hall, st. Clairs
ville< Thursday and Friday, Feb.
4th and 5th, 1892.
The arrangement of the pronram OF
the Farmers Institute has been com.
pleted and is as follows:
THURSDAY MORNING.
1OsOO-Prayer, Rev. Robt. Alexander, d. D.
10:15--. ........... Music
1O:30-Opening Address. President
10 O45-Present Situation of the Farmer ....D d. c.
Bundy. Discussion.
AFTERNOON.
l:l5-.. MUSIC
:20-The Outlook for the Farmer ..... R. E. Gif1in
1:45-DiscussiOn Music. .................
2:1O-Essay, The Rural Home ... Miss Maggie
McCracken. Music
2:25-Spraying Orchards and Gardens as Protee-
tiOn Against Injury from Fungi and In
sects ..., Prof. W. J. Green. Discussion
3:25-Apples and Peaches Gen. S. H. Hurst
EVENING.
I:30---.. ....,..,...,.. Music
4O-The Farmers Boy. ..-...,.. Mrs. o. II. Lucas
Music.
8 sOO-Observation of Travel to the Pacific . Rev.
Thos. Balph, ID. ID.
Miss Matte Alther
MUSIC
s s:5O-The Education of Farmers. Gen. s. H. Hurst
FRIDAY MORNING.
9:45-Prayer. Rev. E. Hingely, ID. ID.
9:50-Is st. Clairsyile an Eligible Site for Manu-
facturers and How Benefit the Farmer,
Rev. Robt. Alexander, d. d. Discussion.
10: 3O-The Breeds of Cattle for Profit. j. NJ.
Stewart, Morganza, Pa.
II 00-Small Dairy ry...-......-.--...ER E. r. Roberts,
Mt. Pleas; n, Ohio. Discussion.
II :3o-Potato Culture George Scott
Discussion
AFTERNOON
.l1-music MUSIC
/ 1:90-American Citizenship. ... Isaac P. Myers
:50-..-... MUSIC
:55-The Si0. b. Steer
2:4o-.--.. Music
8 3:i5-FarmerS Institutes - Miss Maggie Kirker
3 8:10-Public Health is Public Wealth =. Prof. E.
Nelson. President State Board of Health.
EVENING.
35- Rev. E. Hingeley, d. ID.
O0-.-. MUSIC
1O-Recital from Macbeth. ....... 80. Miss Laura
Pratt and C. C. Carroll.
:s5-The Ghosts that Have Seen. Prof. Nelson
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21

CHARLIE CRAIG's absence last week
from his duties as conductor on the
Northern Was not caused by grip, or by
his being de.alied for service ON another
train. The cause of of it was the arrival
of new girl at his home.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21

THE river came up over the G. L. & W.
tracks at West Wheeling on Saturday
evening but soon receded. 1t would
have taken eight or ten feet more to have
done much damage.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-01-21

Plows-Twenty- five South Bend Chill
ed Plows, complete with wheel and
jointer, at $40 each. Usual price $13.
1-142t w. C. STILwELL.