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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02
For the Farmers.

JERUSALEM, o., January 22, 1898.
Messrs. Editors Having been one of
the large number who has been appreci-
atlng the newsy columns of your paper,
l will kindly ask space in your columns
for the following, which may be a benefit
to farmers. The question is being asked
through the entire country, what use
is the Alliance to the farmer?"
Alliance means uRion. The forma-
ton of different unions originated at the
beginning of time, and has been handed
down with the generations, all persons
filling different professions forming
unions; yet the farmer till the present has
failed to form in one grand body or
union. The merchants have their unions,
the mechanics theirs; tradesmen have
unions take the articles produced by the
farmer, and sold at low prices, and sell
them to the millionaire, who cries out ex-
tortionl-claiming the farmer holds the
key to the stomach of persons in all other
professions, and declares the lock i'm
movable until the highest prices are
paid for the staple articles of food
Reflection teaches us that the whole
human family is made up of unions sin
gly and eparately-different families
forming different unions. Union should
be made general, for in union there is
strengthen division there is weakness.
The farmer therefore needs union that
he may reach higher standard, mental
ly, morally, and socially-not wholly for
the purpose of buying his goods at low
prices and selling his products at high
profits, but because we want a scientific
system of farming. We want mingling
of strength and weakness, that the strong,
clothed in the robe of judgment and ed
ucated concerning the soil may not stand
aloot from the needy, but be always
ready to give instruction, and to guide
and direct them in their financial judg-
ment
These are some of the reasons why so
many young men are leaving the farm
and seeking other professions. The meth
cd of farming is not raised to the proper
standard. Let them carry their intelli-
gence to the proper cultivation OF the
soil, and as nature always rewards honest
and intelligent labor, they will receive
their reward. Until farmers form in one
union, and friendly relations become the
keynote of their characters, justice and
honesty be their guide, their work and
productions will be consumed with little
rno profit. J. W. WAKEFIELD.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02
wants a New Court-house.

A number of citizens of Cadiz have de-
cided that Harrison county needs new
Court house, and bill has been intro
duced in The Legislature authorizing and
requiring the Commissioners to build a
new Courthouse at cost not to exceed
100000. The reasons given are that
the present Courthouse was built in
1916, that in size and arrangement it is
inadequate to the demands, ,and that it is
totally unsafe for the preservation of
valuable records. Also, Harrison coun-
ty does not want to be behind the sur
rounding counties in the elegance of her
county buildings.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02
a D n Rn1inr

The latest post office ruling is that the
writer has the right to reclaim and regain
possession of letter providing he can
prove to the satisfaction of the post
master at the Office from which it was
sent that he was the writer of it. Even
after the letter has arrived at its desti
nation, and before it is delivered to the
person to whom it is addressed, it my be
recalled by telegram through the mailing
Office. The reason assigned is that the
United States is only the agent of the
writer while the letter is in transit.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02
Probably Untrue.

There is story going the rounds that
David Murray, of HOpedale, came near
marrying his own daughter. He had
been married, and after daughter was
born had been divorced, his wife and
child going to West Virginia Through
the columns of matrimonial paper he
again found wife. This wife dying he
again used the matrimonial paper in
searching for a wife, and became ac-
quainted with young lady in West Vir-
ginia When about to marry her, he dis
covered she was his own daughter.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02
Entire Control.

o. T. COrson, State Commissioner of
Common Schools, has issued letter to
school directors, with the information
that Township Boards of Education will
have entire control of the management
of schools, including the employment of
teachers for their townships. 1t also
states that if the three local directors
now in power employ a teacher for the
spring or summer term, which is to be-
gin prior to the third Monday of April,
then the contract will be valid. If the
term is to begin after the third Monday
in April the contract will not be valid.
The new Workman law, which provides
for this change, is vigorously opposedby
by the Farmers Alliance and quite
number of school teachers.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02
PERSONAL MENTION.
Pertinent Points About People Who Com
and Go.

Pertinent Points About People Who Come
Miss Bessie Jepson, of Wheeling, is
in town visiting relatives.
Miss Mary Irwin, of Wheeling Island
was the guest of friends here last week,
H. E. Alexander came in from Chi
cago Saturday for short visit home.
Albert Lawrence Esq, is at the
Flushing sanitarium.
-Thoburn McKelvey has been quite
sick with the grip during the past week.
w. L. Hewetson has been laid up in
bed for the past ten days
James r. Alexander, of the Woods
field Spirit, was in town over Sunday.
Wallace Henderson, who has been
for four years at Greeley, Colo, came in
Saturday night, and will remain with his
parents here.
-Ex-SHERIFF FoULKE is laid up at
his hotel sick
Mrs. Priscilla Baldwin, of Louisville,
is visiting the family of Judge Hoff.
"A. T. McKelvey spent Sunday at
home, resuming his lecturing tour Mon
day.
Calder Hartley, father of c. E. Hart
ley, of this place, and Wait Hartley, who
reside in MasontOwn, w. Va, are visiting
relatives here
Mr.. and Mrs. LaVayea, and family
came in Friday, from Park River OAK
On Monday, Mr.. LaVayea returned, but
Mrs. LaVayea and daughters will remain
sometime in this vicinity.
Miss Prudence Furbay returned last
week from Alliance, o.. where she has
been visiting for some four months
Mr. and Mrs Eli Seebirt, of Harris
vile, were guests of Dr. Furbay and
family one day last week.
Herman Foulke, who for the past
few months has been employed in the
Treasurer's Office, returned to his home
at Bellaire Wednesday.
Mrs. WILDER Boggs, of Barton, in
company with Dr. e. w. Mercer, wife
and little daughter, Aletta, of Dillonvale,
have heen visiting at Grandma Stilwell's.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02
A LOVABLE MAN.
Appreciative Estimate of the Late Ex-
President Hayes.

! President Hayes.
! We print below letter written to a
citizen of this place by an intimate friend
of the dead exPresident Hayes, giving
luminous glimpses of his character, and
an appreciative estimate of the man:
"Only on Thursday before he died QEe
died on Tuesday,. l spent three hours
with him. We went to the de-
pot; his train was an hour late. We
walked arm-in-arm up and down, then
went into the lunch counter and had
cup of coffee and a piece of pumpkin
pie. We sat up on the high stools and
talked as we ate. He seemed to enjoy
his lunch, for he interrupted me to say in
bis hearty way, Is there anything better
than cOifeer In conversation ne seem
ed more than usually tender and affec-
tionate. When his train rolled into the
depot, took his grip and led the way
across the tracks to it. i think he intend
ed to take one of the ordinary coaches,
but gently urged him to take the Pull
man car, as it was more comfortable and
freer from draughts. : Of all the
men whom it has been my fortune to
meet,I think his character was the round
est-tbe most complete in every respect
l never have known any one who
was so genuinely kind hearted and so
careful to say and do nothing that would
make others uncomfortable or unhappy.
He was man of great humility, but it
was proud humility, and he never for
an instant lost his great natural dignity
of person and character. His associates
were never reminded that he had filled
the highest positions in the State and Ma
ton; there was never on his part any as
sumption, in word or manner, of supe-
rior wisdom or experience. He met men
on thes common level of manhood and
brotherhood and was brother to all.
He sometimes said, when we come
to our age, we care more for a mans
heart than his intellect. If his heart is
all right, we can get along with the rest.
He was most lovable man in every way.
If greatness consists in purity, good
ness, softness of heart, gentleness Of
temper, allied to strength of character,
nobility of soul; fine intellect, with all
powers of body and mind under perfect
control then President Hayes was truly
one of the great ones of earth. In my
Judgment his fame will increase with the
years."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02
o. u. A. M.

The play to be given by the order of
American Mechanics, promises to be one
of the grandest entertainments ever
given in this place. This play deserves
the patronage of the general public as it
is strictly moral, eIevating and instruc-
tive You can't afford to miss it combin-
ing as it does, wit, humor and pathos of
high degree. General admission 25cts
reserved seats 35, school children Is cts.
Tickets on sale at J. F. Grassland & Co.
Drug store, Saturday, Feb. 18th 9AM.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

A letter from j. II. Murphey at Crick-
ton Idaho, inquiring about the relatives
of Charles Clark has reached this office.
The letter states that Charles Clark was
born and raised in Belmont county eight
miles from Wheeling, and that he died at
that place few days ago, leaving farm
and personal property and no known
heirs. He is described as man 60years
of age and crippled in his right hand.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02
UNIQUE Wedding.

An interesting wedding took place at
the Mayors Office Saturday. A bright
eyed Hungarian lass and miner from
Maynard, being joined in the holy bonds.
Neither of the parties understood En-
glish, so the knot was tied through an
interpreter, Mayor Kennon saying the
words and the interpreter repeating
them. But the knot was tied good and
strong.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02
More.

The capacity of the human stomach,
and the extent of human appetite is
shown by the proud feat of man at
Bridgeport, who on Saturday night con-
sumed seven bowls of soup, nine cups of
coffee, two loaves of bread, one dozen
pickles, one bottle of catsup and two
saucers of ice cream. The mans name
is Moore, which under the circumstances
seems quite appropriate.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02
Public Sale.

S. S. Ross will offer at public sale at
the residence of w. T. Ross, one and a
quarter miles west of Shepherdstown
and three miles south of New Athens, at
twelve o'clock on Tuesday February 2lst,
a number of head of horses, cattle sheep
and hogs, together with buggy, harness.
corn, hay, and numerous other articles.
Mr.. Ross is selling ont to go to the west,
and will leave for Washington about
March first.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02
Successful Teachers.

Teachers certificates granted Jan. 14tll
1898.
Two years-Maggie Fulton and Lola
Duvall.
One year-Kittie Fulton, s. L. Hill,
Myrtle Neptune, Balgora Nepune, F. NJ
Hunt, L. d. Phillips and G. W. Deselins.
Two not reported. Whole number ex-
amined II.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

MINISTERS are warned against acouple
who are now on the road with new and
clever swindle. They-a man and wom-
an-get married, and presenting
counterfeit $50 bill to the preacher, tell
him to take out a fee of So, and receive
the balance in good money, and depart
for another town.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

A FAMOUS soap manufacturer was
once asked why he did newspaper adver-
tising altogether, and did not follow in
he footsteps of other manufacturers,
putting up sign boards, printing alma
macs, etc. He ereplied that in his expert
ence he found that the man who did not
read the newspaper never used soap.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

SENATOR SNYDER, who is at Sani'
tarium at Battle Creek, Michigan, IN
recent letter to Judge Wells, of this
place, says his health is improving, ana
that he will be himself again in rev
months. He will not be able to attehu
to his legislative duties this winter
Steubenville Herald.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

IN the city election at Wheeling on
Thursday B. F. Caldwell, Republican,
defeated Charles Seabright, Democrat,
for mayor by 399 votes. Mr. Caldwell is
representative business man of Wheeling,
while Seabright was the candidate of the
saloon keepers and thugs. The result is
a triumph for decent city government,
and Wheeling is to be congratulated.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

FLUSHING was bustling place Thurs
day night. People thronged in from all
directions to hear John r. Clarke lecture,
and there were two sleighing parties,
one from St.Clairsville, and one from
Cadiz at the popular Flushing Hotel.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

HEATHRRINGToN's coal mine at Bell
aire is again on fire, having again ignited
when opened to the air. Doubts are eX
pressed about the possibility of extin-
gushing it until the mine is entirely
burned out.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

The death certificate of Mr.. Blaine
says that he died of primary arteriO-re-
nal filrOsis (chronic interstitial nephritis),
chronic catarrhal pneumonia; immedi-
ate, cordaic degeneration and dilatation,
ederna of lungs.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

REV. ]. S. EATON, of Morristown,
formerly pastor of the M. E. Church at
Woodsfield, has accepted an appointment
to the pastorate of Asbury Methodist
church at Cleveland. His friends here
will be glad to hear of his success.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

A PARTY of young people from this
place utilized the very last day of sleigh
ing, and went to Flushing Thursday.
They met party of Cadiz young people
at the Flushing hotel, and an enjoyable
time was had until late hour
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

LEWIS JORDAN young eolored man
of this place, was arrested on Tuesday on
information made by Margaret knight,
also colored. charging him with stealing
$50 dollars from her. Jordan is now in
iail.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02
Wall Paper for 1893.

See our new gold and silver papers at
cents and ~ cents per roll, all with
mate he'd borders, elegant parlor suits at
10 cents per roll Call and see us We can
please you.
2-2-2t J.F. CROSsland & Co.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

TIE Thomas bill passed the house at
Columbus Tuesday. 1t requires coal
mine operators to weigh coal to deter
mine the remuneration of miners, before
screening, and has a penalty attached of
500 to $500.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

REPRESENTATIVE Davis has intro
duced a bill into the Legislature making
it misdemeanor to dock horses tail.
Representative Davis had better have in
troduced bill making it a capital offense
to wear crinoline.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

AT KirkwOod the incandescent lights
in the Presbyterian church proving weak,
an arc light was put in, and proved salts
factory. If the Bridgeport lights are
like ours, the question of leading the
singing in that church ought to be
settled.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02
A Sketch of Blaine,s Work.

Admirers and enemies of Mr.. Blaine
will alike be interested in the very full
article which appears in the February
Cosmopolitan, reviewing his characteris-
tics as man and statesman. A number
of fine portraits are printed with the ar
ticle.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02
1893 Wall Paper.

We have received over 800 new and
artists designs in wall papers. We
make speciality of this branch and can
show you the largest and neatest selec-
tions to be found outside the factories.
Prices are still low and all right at
2-2-2t j. F. CRossLAND'S.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02
Not A Bad Idea.

Representative Kean of Carroll county
has introduced bill providing that when
a road supervisor complains to the town.
ship trustees that any person is about to
use road excessively between Novem-
ber 10 and May 10, the trustees may
charge such person sufficient amount to
make good the damages he may do the
road
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02
An Excellent Entertainment.

Miss Eva NJ. Shontz distinguished
elocutionist will give an entertainment
in the Presbyterian church on next Sat
urday evening at 30 P. NJ. She is grad
uate of the Philadelphia school of oratory
and comes with the highest recommen-
dations. Admission,-Adults 35cts, Chill
dren 25 1t is expected that the new
electric lights will be used in the church
on that occasion.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

BY Force of Impulse was played in the
city of Cleveland twelve nights in sue
cession, and to packed houses every
night This play to be given Feb. % at
Court House Hall by o. L. A. NJ.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

y BILL is pending in the Legislature
taxing railroads $50 per lineal mile, the
proceeds to be divided among the coun
ties according to their railroad mileage,
thisamount to go to keeping up the coun-
try roads. The idea is not bad one,
and would be to the advantage of the
railroads as well as to the people who
use the country roads.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

THE late Senator Kenna is said to have
died poor, and an attempt is being made
to secure place for his widow in one of
the departments at Washington. 1t has
even been suggested that as Senator
Camden, his successor, is wealthy, he
may feel disposed to turn over the salary
for the late incumbent's unexpired term
to Mrs. kemna.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

A MAN is doing the larger towns claim
ing to be sick. and offering to pawn a
$50 gold watch for $40. The victim who
loans him ten dollars finds himself in
possession of time keeper worth about
two dollars.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

THE editor of the Woodsield Gazette
last week received black eye from the
office devil violently opening door and
striking the editor in the face just as he
was in the act of stooplng. The editor
says in his paper if his friends, after
reading his explanation do not cease ask
ing how be got his black eye, some Of
them will carry around clouded optic as
result of their inquisitiyeness.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

A BILL has been introduced into the
Legislature to make one thousand mile
railroad tickets transferable, and good
for any number of fares not exceeding
fiye
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

CLIFFORD COCHRAN is home on a visit.
Clifford is located at Chicago, and is
prospering well.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Merritt, the bride
and groom, who were married at Plain
feli last week were guests of friends in
town over Sunday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

Down in Alabama the Legislature has
passed stringent law against the sale or
giving away of cigarettes, sigarette to-
bacco or cigarette paper.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

CLARA, the little daughter of Sidney
Johnston, of Bellaire, is seriously sick
with typhoid fever
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

A GREAT Methodist revival is in prog
ress at Martins Ferry and Overcome hun
dred have united with the church since
the beginning of the meeting.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

AN outcome of the street car strike at
Wheeling was the storming and smash
ing up of car by boys Saturday, The
car was run by non union men.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

For Sale.-A valuable house and lot
for sale, in Colerain Village. House
with comfortable rooms, good cellar,
well and cistern, with other out buildings.
Terms easy, for further information
inquire of ISRAEL SIDwELL
2-2-3t COlerain Belmont Co. Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

WITH little and no trouble, the beard
and mustache can be kept a uniform
black or brown color by using Bucking-
hams Dye for the Whiskers.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

GEO. G. SEDGwICK, of Martins Ferry,
gives the best and most liberal Farm
Insurance Policy in the county. 1t is to
your interest to write him. 2-1S-1y
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02
Chean Farm.

A good well improved farm of $50 acres
near st. Clairsville, o., for 5000. Terms
easy. A.P. BLAIR, Real Estate Ag't,
1913 If. St Clairsville, U.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

STEUBENvILLE is being troubled with
incendiary fires, having had four fires of
that nature inside of two weeks, one OF
two of them pretty serious, too.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

EVERYBODY reads the Pittsburg Dis
patch for the reason that it contains
more news, both general, special, and
telegraphic; has more contributors and
more special correspondence than any
other newspaper between New York and
Chicago. l-2-ly
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

WITH this weeks issue the WOodsfield
Spirit of Democracy completes its second
year under the present management.
The paper has kept up the improvement
which was brought about when the pres
ent editor took hold, and is model coun-
try newspaper. Continued success to it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

IT is announced (by himself) that W.
s. Barton, of Bartons station, will be a
candidate for Representative on the
Democratic ticket next fall.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02
Locked Up.

Treasurer Archer could not open the
vault at his Office Monday morning, and it
was ascertained that something was
wrong with the time lock. The door
could not be opened, and Mr.. Archer at
once sent to the safe builders at Cincin-
natl for an expert, who has not yet ar
rived. Business goes on, however, at the
Office, even though the county money can
not be got at.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02

A COCK ING main at Benwood Friday
night between Wheeling end Bellaire
fowls was largely attended by sports
from the neighborhood. Wheeling won
eight out of ten fights, and got the money.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02
At Cost.

We will sell our entire stock of Blank
cts, Comforts, and other heavy winter
goods at cost to prepare for stock taking
We can save you money on all goods in
our line. JEPSON & PATTON.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-02-02
For Sale or Rent.

The House and Store-room in Union
town, Ohio, lately occupied by William
Dunbar decd. Address or Inquire OF
Wm. Lodge, Bannock, D. sc