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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28
Divided The Prize.

During the term of school just closed
the pupils of the fifth room have been
reading quotations from two well-known
authors. and the teacher, Miss Maggie
Davies, offered prize to the pupil who
could repeat the most stanzas cerbatim,
at the beginning OF the holiday vacation.
Last Friday a class was formed, and the
teacher repeated the first words of each
stanza, when the pupil took it up and
finished it. There were some eighteen
stanzas, ranging in size from two to eight
verses each. Each pupil had the same
showing and chance to win the prize.
After all but two-Clara Bulger and Ora
Hall-had missed, there was spirited
contest between them, but neither lost,
and the prize was divided between them,
giving one dollar to each. The plan is a
good one, leaving in the mind as it does
the best and most finely expressed
thoughts of great writers.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28
DEATHS OF A WEEK.
Mrs. Mary Harris and Others Pass In
The Shadow.

mrs. mary Hafr1S ana OtnefS faSS 1utO
The Shadow.
Mrs. Mary Harris died at her home at
Louisville. at four o'clock Monday after
noon. Mrs. Harris some time ago got 4
severe fall, from the effects of which,
combined with the intirmities of age,
she died. She was almost eighty four
years of age. Her maiden name was
Arrick; she was born on what is now
the Stewart farm, east of town, and had
lived in this county all her life. Her
husband, Judge Harris, who died four
teen years ago, was for many years
prominent in the affairs of the county.
He was the first Probate Judge of the
county, ana served in that Office for sew
eral terms. OF Mrs. Harris sons and
daughters three are living, Mrs. A. c.
Da,rah, of this place; Mrs F. G. Martin,
of OswegO. Kan, and Jos A. Harris, of
Bel Air, Md.
The funeral was held Tuesday, at
Louisville, and was largely attended.
The services were conducted by DIR.
Robert Alexander, and the remains wers
inferred at the Union cemetery at this
place.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28
A Marrow Escape.

As Chas. Straudprs, who drives team
for Lewis Murdaugh, was passing the
engine used for drilling the well near
the court house, on Thursday, the horses
became unmanageable and ran down the
hill. Strauders, in pulling on the lines,
was thrown upon the doubletrees, where
he lay FOR some moments, but afterward
fell upon the ground, and front wheel
passed over his leg. Still holding to the
lines. he was dragged some distance, but
finding he could do no good there relin-
quished his hold, and the team ran down
to the mill and stopped. Neither wagon
nor team was in the least damaged.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28
SOME NEW CASES.
A Few Suits Mostly for Damage Re
Gently Begun in Common
Pleas Court.

Among the new cases recently begun
in Common Pleas Court in which papers
have been filed with Clerk Davies are the
following:
George Ault alleges in his petition
against John Wagner that he leased the
farm of tine defendant in Richland town
ship for term of years from October l,
1893. and terms of the lease is detailed
at length. The plaintiff complains that
the defendant in violation of the lease
sold the farm, and that the purchaser has
given him-the plaintiff-notice to va
cate by March 81, 1894. The plaintiff
prays that the defendants be enjoined
from molesting him in bis rights.
Maggie Long asks $500 damages
from Alex. Linn and Others for selling
LIQUOR to her husband in violation of no.
tice to Clerk of Pease township. The
plaintiff AYERS that her husband, book
Keeper, is capable of earning SIS week,
but owing to his habit of becoming in
toxicated she is deprived of his support,
and is damaged in the above sum.
A suit growing out of rather strange
accident is that begun by ID. T. Duncan
against the Bellaire, Bridgeport and Mar
tins Ferry Street Railway Company. The
plaintiff says that he was freight brake
man on the q. and P. Railroad, that on
September 19 last, he was on the rear end
of the tender of an engine crossing Buck-
eye street, in Martins Ferry, at which
point the defendants tracks cross the &
and p. Railroad. That while in that po-
sition he was struck by a moter belong
ing to the defendants, which owing
to the negligence of the employees of the
street railway, had become uncontrolla-
BILE and rushed down the steep grade at
full speed. He claims the company was
negligent in not putting in safety
switches, and that the employees were
negligent in losing control of the car,
and in not keeping lookout for the
train. He says he was greatly bruised
and injured, that he has been at an ex-
pense of $500 for doctors bills, Sl6o for
loss of time, and has been otherwise
damaged to the extent of $1,000, in all
1886.
Fred Runge in an action against the
Bellaire Nail Works Co. wants Sl2,OOO
damages for injuries received while i'll
the companys employ on January 10
last He alleges that while employed as
a laborer under the direction of boss,
he has suffered great injury to his spine,
81 de, ribs, body and limbs by the negli-
gence of the superintendent in starting
the machinery, by which he received
fall. He alleges that he has been disa-
bled ever since, and that he has been
damaged in the above sum.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28
G. A r Officers.

At the last election of Drummond Post,
the following officers were chosen: G. w.
Carroll, Commander; w. ID. Hoff, Senior
Vice Commander; J. f. Stewart, Junior
Vice Commander; b. r. Johnston,
Quartermaster; DIR. VIM. Estep, Surgeon;
John F. Baldwin, Chaplain; J. j. Mich
iner, Officer of the Day: George Scheck,
Officer of the Guard; Representative to
State Eucampment, j. F. CharleswOrth;
Alternate, w. A. Hunt. The officers will
be installed at the next regular meeting
of the Post, in January.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28
Was Not a Greeuer.

Fred Morris, of Marietta, a sprinter of
considerable reputation, ran 100 yards at
Martins Ferry, last Saturday, against
what he supposed was "a greener and a
soft snap, for $1,000, his opponent pass
ing as local man. The greener proved
to be Stone, of California, who won a big
record at the Worlds Fair this summer
and who holds two or three worlds
records. Stone ran away from Morris
easily in -lO1s seconds and pocketed the
full stake. stone back ed himself and
Morris was backed by Marietta and
Martins Ferry sports.-Independent.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28
BARN BURNED.
Kind in the County Goes
Up in Smoke.

The barn on the farm of Robert Ham
mond, miles southwest of town, was
burned to the ground Christmas morn
ing. The fire was discovered at about
o'clock. and the barn with all its con-
tents was soon after heap of smoking
ruins. From fifty to sixty tons of hay
were lost, almost as much Oat straw. and
some 6OO bushels of wheat, and small
quanty of oats IN addition much farm
machinery of late patterns, was destroy
ed, including reaper, mowers, corn
plows, drills. corn grinders, etc. The
barn was insured in the Ohio Farmers
for Slt0i. but there was no insurance on
the contents. The building was worth
$1,000, being one of the largest and best
built structures in the county. The
basement was equipped with all the con-
veniences for stock, especially sheep,
having a system of pipes by which water
was carried to the interior. w. 5. Close
has been managing the farm for the past
few years. and shares in the loss.
There is no clue to the origin of the
fire but the following fact: A part of the
basement was used for chicken house,
and no chickens we're afterward seen but
two which were found in the woods q
quarter of a mile away. 1t is possible
that chicken thieves dropped match in
this room which had sort of chute lead
ing to the mOws above, and fired the hay.
OF course great blaze would be instant
ly kindled, and the thief would be apt to
be frightened into dropping his booty.
This is only a supposition. Luckily the
night was warm, and the stock was not
shut up inside. A bunch Of sheep. which
had wandered in, were with difficulty
driven out while the upper part of the
building was burning.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28
THE ANNUAL CONTEST
Between the Literary Societies of
Franklin Results in Victory
For the Jeffs-

The annual contest between the JET.
ferson and Philosophic Literary Socie
ties of Franklin College took place on
Friday night. AS is usual on such occa
sions great interested was manifested in
the event, and the house was crowded
with the eager partisans of either society
The Opera House Band, of Wheeling,
furnished the music for the occasion.
The following program was rendered:
SELECT ORATIONs.
Lily SerEeses' Ride-Miss Martha L.
Justice, New Athens, d.
The Royal Bewman-A. A. Boice,
Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Winds of Adversely are Fseighted
with Sueeess-Miss Cora A. Sewel, New
Athens, y.
, The Philosophy of Experienee-R. w.
Rhinehart, Win ersville, D.
ORIGINAL oRATIoNs.
The Caskets of Truth-A. B. Minamy-
er, Demos, D.
The Beneficent Design Thomas B.
Gay, Demos, o.
DEBATE
Question: Resolved, That Congress
should not pass a law for the free and
unlimited coinage of silver. Affirm, w.
X. CASTOR, Clarkson, o. Negative, J. T..
Fulton, Whitney, o.
The winners were Miss Justice. Miss
Sewell, Mr.. Minameyer, and Mr.. Fulton,
all of whom were Philos. The dicision
in each case was given by majority
vste of the judges with the exception of
Miss Sewell, who was unanimously the
choice of the judges. The judges were
Professor Jos. Rea, of Canton; Rev.
J. r. Keyes, of Cadiz, and Judge
briggs, of Bridgeport. While the Jetfer-
sonians were beaten all around they ex-
tract some comfort from the fact that
the decisions were not unanimously
against them, and also from the state
ment of one of the judges that he voted
by mistake on debate for the wrong man,
he having become confused through the
negative statement of the question. If
this is correct, his vote cast as he intend
ed it would have given the debate to the
Jeffersonians.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28

THE Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette
offers eight beautiful water color scenes
from the Midway Plaisance of the Worlds
Fair by the celebrated artist, w III Crane,
for every subscription to its weekly. The
pictures are gems and will ornament any
parlor. They will be delivered free of
charge upon receipt of address and sub
scription money.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28
Report.

We have received copy of Extracts
from the Thirty eighth Annual Report "
of the Boys Industrial School at Lam
caster for 1893. The pamphlet is printed
by the boys in the trade school at the in
stitutiOn and is exceedingly well gotten
up, being we'll printed and prOiuseiy il
lustrated The school unier the manage
ment of e. ID. Hilles is in as fine a cond.-
tion as possible.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28
TWO Jokes.

A most horrible mishap was that at
Marietta last week. The mother of a IA
year-old boy, trying in pleasant way, to
frighten him by springing from behind
corner at him as he was bring in a
bucket of water. Some minutes after
ward the boy thought to frighten his
mother by throwing stone against the
door, The door, however, was open, and
the stone struck the woman on the head,
and killed her.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28
Death OF Professor Heinlein.

Prof George Heinleln, of the Ohio In
stitution for the. Blind, died Saturday
morning. He had been ill for several
weeks from typhdz fsyer. to which be
fore his death were dded other serious
complications.l Prof Heinlein was born
at Bridgeport in 1856. and when young
lost his sight from scarset fever. He dis
played great talent for music, aud
reached high standard of proficiency as
musician. For two years he has been
teacher of music in the State Institution
for the Blind His remains were brought
to his old home at Bridgeport, for inter-
ment. He was a brother of Hon. J. g..
Heinlein, and was much esteemed by
those who knew him.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28
Naar The Lima

An oil man says he approached q Bel
mont county farmer few days ogo, in
regard to leasing his land. Have there
been any indications of oil in this vicin-
typ" asked the oil man. "Well," said
the honest old farmer, Il don't believe
there is. Last week had old Billy Bow
legs digging post-hOles back Of the barn,
and inquired of him, and he said, as far
as he went, he found nothing but the
purest yellow -Woodsfield Spirit.
This must have been down close to the
line between Belmont and the "dark
hills
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28

AT New Athens the schools and
churches have lately put in heaters, and
owing to an inability to understand the
proper use of the heating apparatus, the
pupils and church people were frozen
out in cold weather, and now some wag
calls 1t refrigerator plant.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28
Mrs, Norton.

The Evening Press, of St.JOseph, Mich,
in its issue of last Saturday, prints the
following item:
The Press is sorry to learn that Mrs.
J. K. Norton is very ill with pneumonia,
with the chances for recovery slightly
against her. Mrs. Norton's sister, a
physician at Palmer, Mass, has been no.
titled Mrs. Norton's many friends hope
for the recovery OF this talented lady.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28
At The Churches.

The Christmas festivities at the Metho-
dist church were held Saturday evening.
and were fully up to the mark of former
years. The children were well trained,
and kept the large audience in good
humor. The music by a large speci al
choir was unusually good. The artists
who arranged the decorations fairly out
did themselves, and the front OF the
church presented beautiful and very
Christmaslike appearance. Alter the re-
citations and songs, Santa Claus bells
were heard, and he drove up and came
down broad chimney to the delight of
the little ones Although his pack look
ed small, and bore the distressing legend
"aard Times" yet he was generous in
his gifts to the pupils, and each one got
: package of toothsome candy and an or
:ange.
At the Presbyterian church the exer-
cises though short, were excellent, the
recitations of several young ladies being
especially notable. The children were
generously treated to candy and nuts.
The United Presbyterian congregation
deferred their exercises until Thursday
when the Sabbath-school pupils will be
given treat.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28
The Second.

A team of spirited horses, driven by
Emmett Sidebottom and hitched to a
surrey, were frightened by the
engine in front of the Court house, Sat
urday, and ran off down the bill past
Isaac Davis. They got over in the
gutter in front of Mr. Davis house and
one horse fell down and was caught.
The other broke away and ran, but was
caught. Neither horse was hurt, and
nothing but bride was broken.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28
Marred Friday.

Miss Jessie Umstead, the youngest
daughter of W. o. Umstead, was married
Friday evening to James \. Martin.
The ceremony was performed at Bellaire,
where the young couple spent several
days, returning here Christmas. They go
next week to Massillon, where Mr..
Martin has secured employment with
the Wetter show. They have the best
wishes of numerous friends.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28
Oil At Yarnesville.

Barnesyille has long been supplied
with certain amount of natural gas,
and other wells have been lately sunk in
quest of further supply. Last week
while boring for gas, oil was found at a
depth of 1870 feet. The hole rapidly fill
ed and the indications are that the well
will produce 80 barrels day without be-
being shot. The company is greatly
elated at their find, and will no doubt de-
velope the field as soon possible.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28

WE call the attention of our readers
to the announcements of the Pittsburgh
Christian Advocate, in another column.
The Advocate is the official organ of the
NJ. E. Church in this locality, and should
be patronized by all Methodists who wish
to keep informed in matters pertaining
to the Church of their choice. Send for
sample copy.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28
Whew,

A fur dealer lately got over 5000 sku TX
hides in this and Harrison counties. He
bought about Thousand dollars worth
at Cadiz, and over l4OU hides at Barnes
vile. Notwithstanding the immense
catches of these animals the supply does
not appear to diminish, and they grow
more valuable each year.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28
A Present.

w. V. Campbell was last Sunday pre-
sented by his Sunday school classmates,
with handsome pocket book. Mr..
Campbell has long been member of the
Presbyterian Sunday school, and his
classmates took this manner of express
ing their appreciation of his services on
the occasion of his leaving to live in
Bridgeport.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28
Big Hogs.

The BarnesvilIe Enterprise says: Jos.
Douglas, of near this place, killed four
Poland- China hogs whose net weight
aggregated 145l pounds. Three of them
were little over eight months old, aud
they weighed dressed 293, 1872 and 1888
pounds respectively. The mother of the
above dressed 500 pounds.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28
0na-Third Off

About one month in advance of Ser9-
er years, nevertheless it takes effect to-
day. We offer all our Ladies' Wraps at
One-third less than the original price.
The stock is entirely new this season.
Considering our low margin of profit
formerly asked on these goods every gar
ment sold from now on will be bar
gain. F. TROLL & Sons. E12-14 tt.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28
Delegates.

Rev. VIM. Coleman, of West Alexander,
and Rev. A. E. Brownlee, of Martins
Ferry, have been selected by the Wheel
ing Presbytery of the United Presbyterian
church, as principals, and DIR. Thomas
Balph, of st. Clairsville, and Rev. w. r.
Thompson. of High Ridge, as alternates
to the General Assembly, which meets at
Albany, Oregon, in May.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28

AN alarm of fire was sounded OH Thurs
day evening at o'clock, upon the square,
and many of the residents in that part of
town turned out. Improved to be a hoax.
Boys on Marietta street were yelling
some of their Ute Indian lang suate, which
was mistaken for "iiro."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28
Good.

The Benwood man who attempted on
wager to smoke in half day stogie
10 inches long and 3 inches in diameter,
made of the strongest Kentucky tobacco,
was taken home deathly sick after lie
had smoked about three inches of the
stuff.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28
Twice as Far.

You pay twice rs much for an hours
ride on railroad train as you do on a
stage coach, but you get along five times
as far, and the railroad is the cheaper
conveyance. So it is in teaching. The
high priced teacher, who gets his pupils
along rapidly and satisfactorily is cheaper
than the cheap teacher who gets his
pupils along only half as far, and that in
a jolting. humping, unsatisfactory man.
ner.-OhiO Teacher.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28

THIEVES stole big sack of cabbage
from the garden of John Carlile, Monday
night. The load must have been toe
heavy for them as they dropped it on the
railway track just below the house, and
Mr.. Carlile recovered his vegetables next
morning.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28

A GENTLEMAN in position to get re-
liable information. informs us that the
railroad project via Cadiz and st. Clairs-
vile to this city has been determined up
on, and that that is what the large order
for steel rails recently noted in these
columns means.-Independen
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28
A Hint to Our councilmen.

The town council of the town of Man
kato, Kansas, passed an ordinance last
week imposing fine of 80 cents on each
person found whistling or singing After
the Ball." on the streets, between tht
hours of o'clock a. m. and 10 p. m.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28
THE Methodist church at Cadiz. instead

THE Methodist church at Cadiz, instead
of giving the children treat on Christ
mas, held "give away" entertainment.
The admission fee was big potato, and
each conner was expected to bring some
offering for the poor. The Methods
Sunday school at New Athens also did
away with its treat, donating the money
to the poor of Pittsburgh.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28

1T is stated that the two building and
loan companies in Bellaire have paid out
from SI5OO0O to 100000 the past few
weeks, principally to the poorer classes,
who constitute the largest membership
of these concerns.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28
New Remedy.

B. F. Powers, of HOpedale, o., has
remedy for curing Ring-bone, Bone
spawn, Curbs, Splints, or any Knot of
any kind. This is a sure cure, or money
refunded for every case it fails in. Price
for medicine reasonable.
12-2l-4t B. F. Powers, Hopedale, o.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28
ANrNANIMous vote of thanks was giy

AN UNANIMOUS vote OF thanks was CIV
en- to w. V. Campbell, ESQ.,, in the Pre- :
beteIian Sabbath-school on last Sabbath,
for his faithful attendance and valuable
assistance in playing the cornet during
several years past. The class to which
he belonged gave him apresent also. Mr..
Campbell has just removed his law Office
to Bridgeport.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28

THE Wheeling Opera House Orchestra
passed through town, Friday afternoon,
in big bus, bound for New Athens,
where they made music for the Franklin
College contest.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28

Something to give to every one-Beau-
tiful and handsome Handkerchiefs, in
lawn, cambria, silk and linen, in plain, in
itial, fancy and embroidered, from &c to
$100 F. TROLL & Sons. I12 ID 3t.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28

In all parts of the country wool grow
ers are obtaining signatures to large re-
titions protesting against the Wilson
Bill. Belmont county wool growers
should see that their names appear on
one of these memorials.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28

The Presbyterian congregation made
Mr.. Moore, the church janitor. very
acceptable present of useful articles
Christmas
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28

ABOUT 1,500,OGG postal cards are used
every day in this country. There are so
many postmasters, however, that the
task of reading them all is not severe on
any one man,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28

DIR. WM. MCMAsTEEs, of Bellaire, died
Tuesday morning. He was 73 years of
age and had been in failing health for
some time A wife. sister of Mrs. A. II.
Mitchell, OF this place, alone survives
lin,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28

SCIo COLLEGE employs II teachers,
has 2lo students, and occupies 10000
square feet of floor space. 12-2l-2t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-12-28

REV. J. II. HoLLINGsHEAD, d, of ChardOn,
is now in Boston with Mrs. Hollingshead,
who last winter fell on the ice and dislo-
Gated her hip.