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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-25
AT THE WORLDS FAIR.
Belmont County Ought to Have Good
Wool Exhibit

Belmont County Ought to Have Good
Wool Exhibit.
Hon. L. Y. Bonham, Secretary of the
Ohio Commission, has written A. 7. Nc
Kelvey concerning the Belmont county
ool exhibit at the Worl1's Fair. Mr..
Bonham is very desirouS that Ohios ex-
hibit shall not be surpassed by any other
state or country. To that end he is
seeking to enlist the wool growers of
Ohio in the forth coming display. Our
neighbors in Harrison county are already
at work collecting fieeces, and Belmont
needs to be active if she would not be
outstripped in the race. Mr.. James L.
Bentley, the well known wool buyer of
Bannock, has consented to visit the wool
growers of Belmont county and select
the best tieeceS of the various grades of
wool that can be obtained. The classes
of wool desired are four in number, viz:
Pure bred fine woods, pure bred middle
woods, pure bred long woods, all cross bred
woods. If not donated, the fleeces will be
purchased. Now we trust spirit of
local pride will prompt our wool growers
to heartily cooperate with these gentle
men in making Belmont county's exhibit
second to none. If unwashed wool can
not be procured now, the Commission
will accept fleeces if clipped by the 10th
of April next, thus affording an Oppor-
tunity to any who desire to take especial
pains in the growth of tleeces ANY
farmers knowing of such superior fieeces
of wool will confer favor by communi-
eating with A. T. McKelvey, st. Clairs-
vile, or James I. Bentley, Bannock, o.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-25
Fell Through the Bridge.

On Thursday, as the traction engine
attached to VIM. McCracken's threshing
machine, was passing the bridge over
Pogue's Run, on the Cadiz pike, between
here and Fairpoint, the bridge gave way,
and the engine with its water tank drop
ped into the creek below. Mr.. McCrack-
Ell was ON the engine, and escaped injury
or death only by great good fortune. The
machine was utterly ruined, there being
hardly two pieces together. A rotten
beam in the bridge is reported to have
been the cause of the accident, and asuit
for damages will probably be brought
against the county. Nothing could, how
ever, be made out of this, as it would be
necessary to show that the commission
ers had after notice had been given them
willfully and knowingly permitted the
bridge to remain in a dangerous cOndi-
tiOn
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-25
New Series, Vol. 80, No "a
THE GREAT FAIR AT COLUMBUS.
One of the Finest and Best Expositons of
the Country.

| the Country.
| For months past the State Board of
Agriculture has been perfecting plans
for great State Fair in 1892, it being
concluded that by the.time set-Septem-
Der II, Ii, IL, 10 and 16-the vast i'm
provements, on the grounds and build
lngs at Columbus, would be completed
and the people presented an industrial
exposition that should excel ANYTHING in
the United States. and well represent the
capabilities of Ohio.
The Board has succeeded in perfectinp
all the Improvements and additions to
the grounds and buildings that were
mapped out, and the people can look for
ward to the Exposition in September as
one of the greatest events in Ohio fair
history. People are not fully aware of
the diversity of OhiOs industrial inter-
ests, until studying the subject as exem-
plifed in the practical object Illustrations
of thoroughly classified industrial expo
sition such as the fair of 1892 will pre-
sent.
A specific arrangement of the many
departments provided in the several
buildings will allow each class and di-
vision to be most fifty represented and
intelligently displayed The very gener-
al revision and re-classification of the de-
partments and the premium list, that
has been made for this year, will call out
an extensive exhibit in each of the class
es and divisions. The improvements,
convenience and Ornamentations added
to the park surrounding the now perfect
buildings, will be pleasing and delightful
to all and fully appreciated by the regu-
lar patrons of the fair.
For special entertainment in the park,
the Board has engaged the best musical
talent in the State for daily Oper-air
band concerts. Among the bands en-
gagged will be the famous "Yo Young Amer
lean" composed of lads whose average
ages are but IL years, the Youngest mem
belship in the world, of trained and fin
ished band musicians.
oh eAiO oPCCu C4CitCulcub
terest will be oecasioned by spirited con-
tests in the well-filled trotting and pacing
classes, and over contest for superiority
of blood, in the breeders trotting stakes.
The phenomenal "Trotting Dog Doc
will give exhibitions each day and be pre-
pared to meet all comers, under the
standing challenges of his master, for
sprinter, horse, pony or bicycle. If
doc" don't stir up breeze, we are mis-
taken in his past glorious record
The railways of the State will extend
greatly reduced rates and run cheap ex-
cursions from every point during the en-
tire fair. Let everybody turn out and
see for themselves what Ohio can and
has done.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-25
Thursday Nights Recital.

A large audience was present at the
recital at the hall Thursday night. The
program was well made up and sufficient
ly varied. The performers who received
the best reception were Nine. BOedtker-
Naeser, pianist, Master Alfred Spell, vi
olinist, and Charles Zulauf, baritone.
The Mandolin and Guitar Quartette was
vociferously applauded, and several times
recalled. The pianist is mistress of her
instrument, and her renderings were
listened to with great interest. Miss
Steinfelds recitals were entertain
ing. She has captivating presence,
a good voice. and will no doubt, as
soon as practice and experience have
rendered it easier for her to enter into the
spirit and emotions of her selections, be-
come one of the best performers in this
line
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-25
A Happy Event.

At noon oil Wednesday, at the resi-
dence of Mr.. George X. Wise, on the hill
above West Wheeling, there was witness
ed a happy event, the occasion being the
marriage of Mr.. and Mrs. Wise's only
daughter, Flora, to Mr.. 5. E. McMillen, o!
this township. The ceremony was per
formed in the presence of a large num-
Der of guests, and a vast array of pres
ents were showered on the young couple
who so auspiciouSly enter on their jour
Dey through time together. After an
elaborate wedding dinner had been en-
joyed, Mr. and Mrs. McMillen were driv-
en- to Wheeling, where they took the
b. and o. train for Washington, Phila-
delphia and Atlantic City. THE CHRON-
ICLE joins with their other friends in ex-
tending the heartiest congratulations.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-25
What's In a NameP

The signatures to the various local let
ters in the papers hereabouts from cor
respondents are picturesque to say the
least, and indicative of great imagina-
ton. The able corps of the Bellaire
Democrat sign themselves Forest Dude,
Rip Van Wrinkle, Merchant, Jo-He, Ex
plorer, Dinah, Betsy, Eaglite, ChatterbOx,
Lenore, Tyro, Champe, McGinty, and
Frizzle Top. The Enterprise writer's re
joice in the titles, Memo, Iris, Reno, etc.
while the Gazette has Reliqua, E. y. T. G.
McGinty and l, and Death Trailer. 9th
er ingenious names are Buckeye, Brutus
and |. ID. Glare.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-25
Cowardly Falsehoods.

A Smith township man, too cowardly
to subscribe his name, has card in last
weeks Gazette maligning 1. S. Powers.
of this place, and advising Democratic
farmers of that township not to patron
ize him. Mr. Powers is an honest bnsi
ness man, and has perhaps as many
Democratic as Republican friends among
farmers. He desires it said that he has
made no abusive statement about Demo
cratic candidates, and that the insinua
tion of the card writer that he does not
appreciate and pay for the hospitality
which circumstances sometimes compel
him to accept from farmers, is false. II
might be added, too, that the card is nc
credit to the organ which prints it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-25
Bethesda Camp.

The Bethesda Camp meeting Associa-
ton elected the following Board of
Directors for the ensuing year: A. Gregg,
Jas. Fitton, T. T. 'Hanlon, A. L. Nickel
vey, e. p Dobbins, J. NJ. Richards, E. c.
Morton, NJ. W. Edgar, and L. B. Lee.
The Board organized by electing T. 7.
Hanlon, Chairman; Arthur Gregg, Treas
urer and Manager, and James Fitton,
Secretary. The gross receipts this year
amount to 81 ,535.85-the total expenses
including remainder of last years debt,
and such permanent improvements as
new hotel, etc.-amount to S2,097. The
Association has laid out fifty four addi-
tiOnal grounds for cottages, and prepara-
tions are being made to construct small
lake OIL the grounds.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-25
G. A. R. Men For Washington.

The berths and seats in the Pullman
sleeping car, procured by Col J. F.
Charlesworth, for the accommodation of
veterans who propose going to the Ma
tional Encampment at Washington, next
month, are all taken. The car will leave
ST. Clairsville via the b. and o., Sunday,
September 18th, at 2:3O P. NJ, railroad
time, and will arrive in Washington on
Monday morning at 9 o'clock. The car
will be side tracked at the head of New
York Avenue for the exclusive use of
the occupants during their stay in Wash
ingtOn. The car will leave for home on
Wednesday evening at 8:45. Only hand
satchels or packages will be allowed on
the car
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-25
Anniversary,

The 80th anniversary of the Rock Hill
Presbyterian Church was celebrated
Wednesday of last week. More than 50C
people were present, and the exercises
continued throughout the day. DIR. J. G.
Black, of Wooster, responded to the ad
dress of welcome, DR.. Moffat, of Wash.
ingtOn, gave an address on Pioneer
Work, and DIR. Alexander, of this place
spoke of the Saints that are Scattered
Abroad Dinner was eaten in the grove
near the church, and the occasion was OF
an exceedingly interesting nature.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-25
George 81. Hulse.

George II. Hulse died at Smith Center,
Kansas, few weeks ago. He was born
on the Steenrod farm, east of this place
in 1926, and was the son of Perry Hulse,
an old revolutionary soldier. He was
one of a family of eight children, a broth
er of Robina Hulse, who some years
back kept grocery on Marietta street
to the late Mrs. Thompson Butcher, and
to Mrs. Theodore Bailey. He was mar
ried to Sarah NJ. Knight, deceased some
years. He went from here to Missouri,
and thence to Kansas eleven years ago
He leaves son and two dau ghters.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-25
PROSECUTED BY THE ELEMENTS
A Man Whom the Lightning Has Thrice
Injured.

A Man Whom the Lightning Has Thrice
Injured.
Isaac Ault, living south of town and
near Glencoe, has been grievously affiict-
ed by the storms this summer. The old
saw, that lightning does not twice strike
the same place has, in his case, been
shown to be null and void. First, he lost
a fine tree which he valued because of its
beauty and variety, and because, by its
location it was an ornament to his sur
roundings. Soon after some stock were
struck and killed, and during the same
storm a pitchfork left sticking in the
ground in a field was splintered. Just
then a lightning rod man, scenting bust
ness, spotted him, and had little difficult
Guilty in persuading him that new no use
which he had just built on hill was a
glistening mark for the dread arrows OF
clouds" The house was fitted up with
shining rods at every gable, and Mr.. Ault
went to bed and slept even if there were
threatening clouds in the heavens, and
growls of thunder But at the very next
severe storm, bolt, launched by the gods
with true aim, struck chimney of the
new house. demolished it, ran along a
tin-lined gutter an d down spout, ruin
ing both, tore up the cistern pump and
platform, and escaped into the earth
through the water. very probably (thougf
this is not definitely stated. rendering il
unfit for use, and knocking the bottom
out of the cistern.
Mr.. Ault's consolation is that the light
ming rod company agreed to pay hin
$500, if their rods did not work rightly
And he may also congratulate himself
that cold weather is approaching and the
lightning has almost had its innings.
A PARTY of young folks have secured
a lot on Marietta street, and are prepar
ing first-class croquet ground.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-25
The Harvest Homo.

If the day is good the Harvest Home
picnic at Stewards Grove tomorrow
Thursday will be an immense affair
Congressman Pearson, Judge Cochran
and General Hurst will speak. Judge
Cochran is an eloquent speaker, and
persons of this vicinity know how enter
tanning Gen. Hurst is. The grove is in
splendid condition, with plenty of water
and shade. No pleasanter place can be
found these hot days. The American
Mechanics parade, and the address tC
them by Hon. G. L. Weems, promise tt
be an interesting feature of the exercises
If you do not want to take basket, yOu
can get ample refreshments on the
grounds.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-25
The Taggart Case.

Several suits have been begun in
Common Please Court against w. s.
Taggart and certain sureties whose
names appear on notes. These suits are
brought to test the validity of signatures
and to establish priority of claims. and
there promises to be some lively litiga-
tion before the Taggart affair is ended.
1t is stated that Taggart borrowed Sl0,-
600 since May, and if such is true, it
would seem that he left with his pockets
full of money. So far nothing has been
heard of his whereabouts, and no move
has been made to apprehend him.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-25
Mrs. Horner Dead.

Mrs. Mary HOrner, wife of the late
Amos Horner, died suddenly from par
alysis, Friday morning, at her home in
Morristown. Deceased was aged GA years.
Her husband, who died last March, had
been for many years the proprietor of
the hotel at Morristown. A large family
is left, there being seven living children,
three of whom are unmarried and live
at home.
The funeral was held Sunday morning
at 9 o'clock, with interment at Morris
town, the Rev. r. r. Galley, Presbyterian
pastor at that place, officiating. Mrs.
Horner's death ends long, active and
useful life
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-25

THE Harvest Home picnic at Bethel,
Thursday, had fine weather and large
attendance. The two candidates for
Congress were the speakers. Some IA
voritism was shown in putting Colonel
PoOrman on in the morning when the peo-
pie had not all assembled, but his effect
i've oratory held the people together,
while Judge Pearson's dry lecture read
from manuscript, was not equal to the
task of keeping in audience the larger
crowd of the afternoon.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-25
Bring It.

If you have any ything extraordinary in
the way of fruit, grain, vegetables, stock,
or anything else, which you think may
be of interest, save it for the Fair. A
good exhibit is easily made up if every
one brings something, and nearly every
one has some article which is larger, bet
ter or nicer than any one else can show.
Bring it to the Fair and show it, and
don't say when you come that you have
something at home which would easily
beat the articles on exhibition.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-25
At Flushing.

Arrangements for the celebration Sat
urday, September Sd, by the Junior Order
of American Mechanics at Flushing, are
progressing, and the occasion promises to
be of great interest. A flag is to be
presented to the public schools by the
Order. Prosecuting Attorney HOllings-
worth will make the chief speech of the
day. Let everybody attend.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-25
Missionary Meeting.

The Seventeenth annual meeting OF
the Womans Missionary Society of the
Wheeling Presbytery of the United Pres
byterian Church will be held in the Uni
ted Presbyterian church, at New Athens,
Thursday and Friday, of this week. Miss
Mary G. Frazier, of this place, will read
IL paper on Our Work in Egypt" and
Mrs. DIR. Balph will also take part. Many
other interesting papers are on the pro-
gram, and the meeting promises to be of
unusual value.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-25
Two Sudden Deaths.

Two citizens of Shortcreek township,
Harrison county, died suddenly, Friday
Jacob McMannus was at the barn-rais-
ing OF Lyn Branson, prominent farmer
and woolgrower of that place. a part
of the structure fell. and Mr.. McMannus
sprang to assist in holding up the rest
He instantly fell dead, presumably from
heart disease. He was about 40 years
of age.
On the same day Lloyd Singer dropped
dead. He had been suffering from par
alysis, and was also aged about 40 years
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-25

SCIo COLLEGE Department of Phar-
macy opens September 20th. 1t is both
remarkable and gratifying to know that
not one of its graduates has failed to
pass the examinations of the State Board,
or to secure a paying position. The de
mand for graduates from this school is
greater than the supply.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-25
Libel Suit.

The IntelligeReer is involved in libel
suit for S20,OOO, brought by William NJ
Handlan. 1t is understood that the basis
of the suit is the account of Mr. Hand
lan's arrest by the L. ). officers and his
commitment to Jail for contempt in fail
ing to obey the order of the court, in
prosecution against him for the illcga.
sale of liquor.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-25

Ross PICKENs, engineer at the Belmont
Brick and Tile Works at Martins Ferry
got his foot into the rolls of the clay dis
integrator Tuesday, and it was literally
chopped to pieces. The member was
ampu tated just below the knee.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-25

HOPEDALE NORMAL COLLEGE gives
free tuition for the first six weeks of the
fall term, for this year only. Business
College, Normal School, and College
under one management. For Illustrated
catalogue, address
E. Z. HENDERSON, Pres,
If Hopedale, D.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-25

SENATOR SNYDER, of this Senat orial
District, and living at LeetOnia, is re
ported to be little better from the sickness
from which he has long suffered and it is
feared that he is afflicted with Brights
Disease.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-25
PERSONAL MENTION.
Pertinent Points About People Who Come
Go

fert1nent POINTS About People VINO Com
and Go.
Rev. White, of Xenia, is the guest Of
his wife's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. JOhI
Henderson.
Misses Lucy and Teetie Alexander
of Akron, are visiting relatives in this
vicinity.
Miss Parks, of UhrichsviIle, is the
guest of Mrs. }. F. Grassland.
Mrs. Elinor Kudor, of Detroit, Mich.
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
W. Carroll
-Wib Matthews started Monday for
Kansas City and other points in the West
Deputy Clerk Emerson and wife re-
turned from Denver, Friday. The other
persons from this place, who attended
the conclave, will spend some time visit
ing in the West before returning.
w. n. Coff1and returned from Viro-
qua, Wis, last week to make prepara-
ton for removing permanently to that
place, where he has engaged in business.
He will be accompanied on his return in
the near future by Sherwood Lochary,
and his family will follow later.
DR.. Balph was at Brownsville, Mon
roe county, Tuesday, in attendance at
the meeting of the Wheeling Presbytery
of the United Presbyterian church, held
at that place.
Miss Katie Clevinger is on months
visit with friends in Morristown.
Misses Adda Sutton and Lou Lewis,
of this place, were selected as delegates
to represent the st. Clairsville League at
the District Epworth League Conven-
tion to be held at GAINESVILLE OH Thurs
day and Friday of next week.
j. V. Lindsey, of Iowa, came in on
weeks visit to his uncle and aunt, Mr.
Joshua WOrley and wife.
"A. L. Bumgarner and Ira Sedgwick
start Thursday for trip to Atlantic
City and other points in the East.
&C. l.. Weems and family returned
last week from an extended vacation
visit in Noble county.
Mrs. Prof Mitchell, of WelIsburg
w. Va, was in town last Thursday,
receiving the warm greetings of her
numerous friends here.
Albert Johnson, son of Wheeler John
son, of Cadiz, was the guest of friends
here last week.
Albert Lawrence is at home after
several months spent at Battle Creek,
Mich, and at Mt Lake Park, Md.
John II. Ellis, Assistant Inspector
of workshops. factories and public build
ings, with headquarters at Colum bus,
made a pleasant call at this office, Satur-
day, while on his way from the inspection
of building at New Athens, to his home
at GAINESVILLE.
Miss Ida Sutton, daughter of Richard
Sutton, of south of town, started last
week for visit to her brother and sister
in Kansas.
Miss Katie McGeorge, of Cleveland,
is visiting the family of Jos. Morrison.
Frank Williams and James Frasier
are at Wellsville attending the races.
clarence E. Cordner, of Washington,
D. c., was the guest of his relatives, ]. p.
Harvey and sister, of Uniontown, last
week
M. p. Davis, of Mt. Sterling, Madi-
ison county, o., is visiting his brothers,
Shepherd and Isaac Davis at this place
Harry Booker, of Fairfield, Iowa, is
the guest of friends here.
David Darrah and wife are visiting
Mrs. Dr. Mcfarland, at Wellsville, this
week.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-25

WORK was resumed in many mills
along the river Monday, and the prospect
is good for a busy fall trade.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-25

Pure spices-All our Spices are pure
and one price. No second quality in
Spices at JEPSON'S.
Teas-Fresh stock Cur powder, Young
Hyson, Japan, Oolong, and English
Breakfast. All the very best. Also Tea
from 25 to 80 cents pound
We Sell Bakers Chocolate, Sweet Choc-
olate, Epps's and Van Houtan's Cocoa,
Schepp's Cocoanut, Cox's Gelatine,
Durkee's Tapioca. Imported Macaroni,
&c, &c. 8-252t GEO. JEPsoN.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-25

THE CHRONICLE and the New York
Tribune, one entire year for $l.50 in ad-
vance,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-25

A NEW Council of forty seven members
of the American Mechanics was organ
lied at Whitney, Friday night.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-25
No Wonder It Hurts,

What mosquito uses when he bites is
made up of his attenor, his clypens, his
hypopherynx. his lablum eptpharynx, his
lablum, his mandibles and his maxillor.
We always thought it was something
like that.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-25

THE small boys days of untrammeled
freedom, filled with swimming, fishing
and base ball, are numbered School
will begin week from next Monday
September 5th.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-25

LADIES are engaging furnished rooms
at Franklin College, New Athens, for 30c
per week. The College provides board
ing, room and books (rented) at loss,
S1.9O, which is only compensated by in
creased attendance. Diplomas for Class
ical, Scientific, Philosophical, CONNER
cial, Normal, Art, Music, and Elocution
courses. Engage rooms now. Term
opens September !.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-25

THE Cambridge JeferSonian contem-
plates starting a daily paper in that
town.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-25

i. N. POWERS sustained a painful cut
on his right hand last week. He was
driving nail and struck his hand with
the full force of heavy blow against a
Jagged board.