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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12
RAILROAD PROJECT.
A Committee Appointed to Goto Cleveland
To Confer With Capitalists There.

a Committee Appointed to Goto CLEVELAND
To Confer With Capitalists There.
The Chamber of Commerce of Cleve
land is interesting itself in project tt
extend the Valley Railway from Valley
Junction in Tuscarawas county, through
Cadiz and st. Clairsyille to the Ohio Riv
er. 1t is the desire of these people to
reach the immense coal fields which such
route would open up. The project is
not new one, but has been frequently
discussed, as our readers will remember
The Board of Commerce of Cleveland
has been desirous to meet Representatives
of Harrison and Belmont counties to
learn about the route, and in accordance
with that desire the town of CadiZ, at a
meeting last Saturday night, appointed a
committee of fifteen to go to Cleveland.
Acting on the same suggestion meet
ing was held at the Mayors Office,
in this place, on Tuesday night, and
the matter discussed. 1t was deter
mined to send delegation to Cleveland
along with Cadiz, and the following gen
tlemen were chosen: John T. Troll, j. B.
Hoge, j. B. Longley, Albert Lawrence,
j. w. Nichols and E. L. McMillen. An
appointment has been made with the
Chamber of Commerce for meeting on
Friday, at 10 o'clock, and these repre-
sentives will be there at that time.
The distance from Valley Junction to
st. Clairsviile Junction, the gap it is de-
sired to fill, is 81 miles, and such road
would open up the finest coal fields in
Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12
Some Guessing,

DIR. j. Morgan, the Cadiz weather
prophet. makes the following predictions
for the remainder of this month: From
the 7th to the 18th it will grow, warm with
high winds up north on lakes and seas,
and perhaps some snow up north if not
in this locality, and also in the western
localities, perhaps at Chicago and other
places. From the l4th up to the Goth
will be cool and take on more windy
weather generally, and will be followed
by a cold wave and freezing up north,
if not in this locality. From the goth up
to about 25th it will be clear, with cold
days and nights. From the 25th up to
about the 3Oth, we will have some cool
weather and perhaps some snow up
north, and on lakes and seas. Watch and
see and then you will know.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12
Freight Wreck.

Two freight trains on the c., L. and w.
came together near the Wheeling Creek
Coal Works on Tuesday afternoon. Both
engines and several cars were derailed.
The south bound train had time ordt r
to pass the north bound train at Wheel
ing Creek, but finding that she could not
make the order, stopped and sent flag
man ahead. The fiagman did not do his
duty or was not sent soon enough, and
the north bound train crashed into the
other at speed of about 20 miles an
hour. No one was hurt. The st. Clairs-
vile accommodation did not make its
evening trip in consequence of the block
ing of the track.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12
more Confusion in Time.

On Tuesday, by order of Judge briggs,
some months has been keeping standard
time, was turned forward 81 minutes and
is now keeping sun time. The people had
Just become accustomed to the one time,
that standard, and when time was
mentioned everybody understood that
standard time was meant, but we are
again precipitated into the old confusion
of having two times. From the remarks
we have heard expressed we believe the
people generally prefer the standard
time, now that they have become accus-
toned to it, and that the Commissioners
will be asked to settle the matter for
good, by putting the clock back to
standard time and ordering that it be
kept there. 1t would seem that the
Commissioners are the only ones hat
possess any authority in the matter any
way, and that any other person changing
the clock assumes an authority he does
not possess.
linen IN ad0ltlon 10 tne pnaSe OF the
the question just mentioned. the laws of
Ohio declare that the standard of time
throughout the State shall be that of the
nineteenth meridian of longitude west
of Greenwich, by which all courts, banks
and public offices, and all legal or official
proceedings shall be hereafter regulated
There is no penalty prescribed for VIC
lation of this law. but even if there is nc
penalty it would seem but the proper
thing to obey the law.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12

sary to plead not guilty, and hinted they
were both ready to save the Senate
from any further disgrace on account of
delay, if possible. But Mr. German went
further, and limited that Mr. Wolcott must
have got his information from caves
droppers. Mr.. German showed some
temper in his remarks, and Mr. Wolcott
did also. There was great deal of COM
mon sense in Senator Palmer's late
speech. He told the Senate plainly that
the country demanded action now, and
not words. That it had become a ques-
tion whether the Senate would at any
time do anything. He could see no end
to the discussion. He was not physical
ly able to sit out, and starve out, young
er men. 1fit was endurance, physical
ability to starve out other men that was
required here, his State had made great
mistake in sending him to the Senate.
The time will come, he said, when the
country will insist that the Senate shall
act in the interest of law and right, and
in the exercise of its great power, de-
clare in some way or another that it will
govern itself. Other Senators feel as
Palmer does, and it is the hope of many
that some way may yet be devised to get
out of the woods. A great deal of talk
about compromise is going on, and we
are told everything will soon be settled
with compromise. We apprehend that
the Vice President could settle the ques-
tion, a much quicker way, by ordering
the roll called. If Tom Reed was Vice
President he could soon settle it. But
Stevenson does not seem inclined that
yav at all
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12
The Mckinney Meeting.

The outlook is that the Mckinley
meeting in Bellaire, on Thursday night
of next week, will be big one. The
whole river front is certain to be there,
the street cars furnishing ready means
of transportation. Then excursion trains
will be run on several of the roads, at q
low rate of fare, and only good weather
is needed to insure that Bellaire will be
pretty full of people. The Governors
meetings in this county always have been
big ones, but it is desired by all Repub-
licans that this meeting be made to sur.
pass anything before seen in this coun-
ty. Turn out.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12
A Peculiar Case.

Toronto, Jefferson county, has on hand
sensation that has been occupying a
great deal of space in the newspapers.
Three years ago supposed young lady
came there giving the name of Sallie
Stringer, representing Steubenville mu-
sic house. Some months ago another
girl named Mary Brinkman, came from
Columbus, where she had been nurse in
a hospital. The two became intimate,
and on Monday marriage license was
issued to Augustus Cothon to marry
Mary Brinkman, both of Toronto, and
the ceremony was performed at later
Loar by Justice Whitcomb, of Empire.
Cothon and "Sallie" were one and the
same person. A medical examination
revealed the fact that "Sallie" had not
changed her sex, even though she was
masquerading as man. The case is a
peculiar one.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12
Let 'En AVE It.

There is peculiar condition of affairs
in the town of Caldwell. By vote Of
the people last year saloons were no
longer permitted within the corporation
limits, but some vcnders kept on selling
and were roughly handled By tSe author
tiles and heavy fines imposed. Subse-
quently some parties set up saloon,
north of town, just outside the line and
for while sold recklessly, especially to
minors, and the parents of these boys and
citizens generally became exasperated'
The late grand jury took up the case and
we learn indicted the parties with many
charges of violation of law, especially fol
selling to minors, and there are now
pending enough indictments, If carried
through to judgment, to keep the parties
in Jail for years. 1t is expected the reck
less and law defying parties will nav
some ough Shedding during this term o
court.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12
Marriare Licenses.

The following marriage permits were
issued by the Probate Judge during the
week ending Tuesday:
VIM. A. McFadden and Sadie l. Walker
John Fraley and Sula Carpenter.
Milton Fry and Lorena Robinson.
Ed. Conaway and Catharine Tucker.
Lorain o. Corey and Annie E. Jackson
BENZ. F. Colpitts and Annie E. Lewis
Elwood VanFossen and Ida L. Bro
kaw.
Alanson K Mercer and Lottie Boyd.
Jos. Thornberry and Mary A. Booth.
Mike Finko and Anna Selma.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12
Rather MYSTERIOUS.

There seems yet to be good bit of
mystery surrounding the death of Edward
Barton, of Ravenna, who died while being
hauled from Bellaire to the Infirmary, as
mentioned last week. Mrs. Barton was
in Bellaire the latter part of last week
looking after the matter, although two
sons had been there several days before
and were supposed to have taken the
body home for burial. 1t is charged by
the brothers that another brother, who
had been absent from home several years
and was seen with the father In Steuben-
vile, had drugged him and robbed him
and that it was from the effects of the
poison that he died. The whole affair
seems rather mysterious.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12
Names Mixed.

The minister in church in village in
this county quite recently in baptising
two children, a boy and a girl, which
looked very much alike, got the names
mixed and baptised the girl under the
name of her brother, and oice Uersa, not
discovering or being informed of his
mistake until the ceremony was over
Now some people with minds technically
inclined have raised the question whether
these children are not legally named as
baptised and whether an act of the legis-
lature is not necessary to remedy the
incongruity.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12
Must Go Soon.

There is no longer room for doubt OF
expectation concerning the date of clos
ing the Worlds Fair. The Exposition
will not be extended. On Monday night
October 30, the lights will be turned out
never to be relighted, for the benefit OF
visitors. Those who desire to see the
greatest of expositions must make up
their minds soon. Any hesitation will
deprive them of the pleasure Of witness
ing an exposition never yet surpassed in
magnitude or variety, glorious pageant
and marvel of American enterprise, arr
and skill.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12
New Church Dedicated.

The new NJ. E. church at Bridgeport
was dedicated on Sunday. The exer-
cises lasted all day. The morning sermon
was preached by Rev. d. H. Moore, d. D.
of the Western Christian Advocate. At
the three services held during the day
81, 600 was raised to free the church from
debt. The church cost $4,000. Rev. c.
b. Henthorn, the pastor, has labored
earnestly and untiringly with the congre
CATION to build this church, and both
pastor and congregation are to be con
graduated on the success of their efforts
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12
True.

1t is regarded as the proper thing to
make fun of weather predictions as they
are given out by the United States off,
GERS and published In the newspapers
but all the same people show they have q
large amount of faith in them. They are
looked for by every reader Of the daily
paper and more or less reliance is placed
in them. If there is any project on hand
which Is in any way dependent on the
weather the indications are looked after
with anxious care.-Democrat.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12
$4,000 Damages.

Mrs. Emma johnson has brought suit
against George Keller, a Pease township
loon keeper, for $1,000 damages. she
siys that she is the wife of John John
IN, and that when sober her husband
earns two dollars per day, but when
drunk he does not earn anything. She
further says that through the Clerk of
the township she gave notice to saloon
keepers forbidding them to sell to her
husband, but that the defendant disre-
garded these orders, damaging her in the
sum above named.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12
Evidence Of q Crime.

Monday morning, Newton Cryssley,
living in Martins Ferry, discovered the
body of an infant in vault, and notified
Marshal Samuel Westwood. Coroner
Loman, of Bellaire, was called and held
an inquest. Mr.. Crissley's servant, Mol
lie Koch, a German girl, left very sud
denly last week. She was supposed to be
in delicate condition, and signs in her
room after her departure aroused suspi-
cion. She looked bad when she left and
complained of being sick.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12
n. e. Sunday School.

On Sunday the NJ. E. Sunday Schoo
elected the following officers for the en-.
suing year: Superintendent, A. T. Nc.
Kelvey; Assistant Superintendent, Prof
G. B. Rossiter; Treasurer, Emma Wood.
way; Secretary, Dora Hartley; Assistant
Secretary. Lacy Hartley: Organist, Mrs
Rossiter; Assistant Organist, Alice
Edgerton; Librarian. A. d. Hartley
Assistant Librarian, G. B. McKelvey
Superintendent Infant Department, Mrs
W. ]. thompson; Assistant, Miss
Prudence Furbay; Chorister, Mrs. W. j
Thompson; Artist, j. z. Hall. The re-
ports of the different officers showed a
prosperous year.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12
A Surprise.

A pleasant surprise was given Rev. DR.
Webb. of the M. E. Church mainly by q
few of the members of his congregation
who had attended the Fair. With
out his knowledge purse was raised
and presented to him, with the request
that he use it in visiting the Worlds
F sir. The worthy doctor was complete
ly surprised, but of course accepted the
situation. The official board of the
Church granted him vacation, and he
started on Wednesday for Chicago. In
consequence of his absence there will be
no services in the ME. church next Sun
day,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12
The Ohio Building.

The Ohio Worlds Fair Commissioners
advertise the Ohio Building at the Fair
for sale. The building cost about $685.,
600, and much of the material can be
saved, such as mantels, CRATES, doors
windows, ETC., as well as much of the
wood and hardware. After the building
is removed the ground must be leveled
off and put in the same condition as be
fore the structure was built.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12
Mt. Hope School.

The report of Mt. Hope School, Union
township, is as follows: Number of
pupils enrolled, 81; average attendance,
SO per cent. Neither absent nor tardy:
Willie Lynn, Charley Lynn, Lester Nabb,
Otto Bell. John Pollock, Owen Pollock,
Roy Yaus, Grover Yaus, Clarence Tai
bert, Carl Bell, George Ford. Willie Jones,
Nellie Taggart, Mary Talbert, Annie
Medley, Estella Pollock, and Florence
Lynn. Cases of corporal punishment, o;
of truancy, o.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12
DON'T Want tha Bonds.

I The Lambrecht Bros. of Cleveland, who
purchased $4,000 of Guernsey county
bonds at a premium of some 800, last
spring, have been unable to place the
bonds so they write, appear inclined to
60 back on the transaction, at least they
wrote the Commissioners that if the lat
ter can find purchaser for the same
they are at perfect liberty to dispose of
them. The Commissioners feel incline d
to hold the Cleveland parties if they can
to the deal.-Cam. Herald.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12
JOHN BRADFIELD,
nf Ra=r,azxrilla RaSSas

A Man Closely Identified with the Interests
of GAINESVILLE, Passes Away.
John Bradfield, one of the pioneers of
Barnesville, died on Tuesday night, from
Debility of age. He was born in 1918, in
county of York, Eng. andicame to Ameri-
ca when IA years of age. He lived on a
farm near Barnesville until 1S41, when
he embarked in the dry goods business in
connection with the purchase of tobacco
He also operated largely in wool. For
several years he has been retired from
active business, having turned over the
direction of his affairs largely to his SONS.
Hewas always one of the foremost citizens
of his town, leading in any enterprise,
and did great deal to help build up the
place. He was widely known and es-
teemed for his business sagacity.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12
Whole Family Sick.

A 10 year-ol daughter of VIM. Bentley,
living south of Belmont, died on Monday
from disease resembling typheid fever.
The funeral took place on Tuesday, fol
lowed by interment at Richland. The
entire family, with the exception of the
father, has been sick, brought on pre-
sumably by too liberal indulgence in
water melon.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12
More Than $4,000.

A very active Democrat of Wayne
township, coming east on the B. & o.
train Saturday night, gave his views on
the present political outlook in Ohio by
stating that he had already made two
bets on McKinley's majority. One that
it would not exceed sixty thousand and
the other that it would reach thirty
thousand. That Democrat does not rely
on the Democratic papers of Belmont
county for his rmation.-Tribune.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12
A Mason.

Rev. John l. Wilson, the well known
Methodist Presiding Elder of this Dis
trict is now Grand Chaplain Of the Grand
Chapter r. A. NJ of Ohio. Rev. Wilson
is all enthusiastic Free Mason Of high
degree. The honor is worthily bestowed.
The next meeting Of the Grand Council
and Chapter will be held in Columbu u.s.
Cambridge paper.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12
w. J. Stitt.

w. ]. Stitt died at at his home, near
Glencoe, on Monday night from con-
sumption. He had been sick many
months and his death was not unex-
pected. He was about SO years of age,
and a wife and four children are bereft.
Last spring Mr.. Stitt was elected assessor
of this township. His funeral took place
on Wednesday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12
$4,000.

Since the opening of the Worlds Fair
there have been sold at the b. & o ticket
office at this place 800 full tickets to
Chicago and II half tickets. The news
papers in this section figure that pc eople
who 60 to the Fair spend on an average
$50, including railroad fare. If this is
correct, and it probably is not an over
estimate, the Worlds Fair has taken
over $4,000 from Barnesville and vicin-
ity.-Republican
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12

A QUIET young man of Bellaire who
was last week declared insane by the
Probate Judge, and sent to the asylum,
had peculiar hallucination. He thought
that women were serpents, and he ilnag-
ined that it was his duty to kill them all.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12

IT is said that Bellaire man went
home the other evening and found huge
snake coiled up on his lawn. lie seized
a hatchet and chopped the serpent into
small pieces, and went to bed thinking he
had done well. Next morning he found
his hose on the lawn in pieces about a
foot long.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12

WI SALMoN,o the Cambridge Press,
has been appointed Post office Inspector,
in charge of the Ohio Division. Mr.. Sal
mon held the same position under the
former Cleveland administration. The
salary is S25OO per year and S5 per day
for expenses.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12

AN East Liverpool paper speaking OF
the pottery business there says: Trade l.
as dull as ever, and orders are as scarce rs
ever in the history of East Liverpool. 1t
is quite apparent that there will be no
definite change until Congress quits tin
kering with the tariff and takes some
definite action.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12
Spacial Train.

For the accommodation of persons
living along the e., L. and w., who wish
to attend the Mckinley meeting at Bell
aire, special train will be rnn from
Flushing at 2:30 P. NJ. and arriving at
Bridgeport at 3-45, stopping at all imme-
diate stations. Returning. it will leave
Bellaire at 1870 P. NJ.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12

THIS is charming season of the year
to take drives or walks through the coun-
try. Not only are our highways in their
best condition, but also he who loves to
Look on nature in the harvest time, can
find a wealth of beauty in woods and
feds.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12

THE advertisers are the men who are
now doing the business. The people have
but little to spend and they place it with
the man who gives the greatest bargains,
and only by putting itir the newspapers
can the merchant tell the people what he
is doing
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12
Notice to Ladiaa.

Having just returned from New York
where trimmed and bought six dozen
Pattern Hats and Bonnets, will hold an
Opening at the Hotel Clarendon, in st.
Clairsville, on Tuesday and Wednesday,
October II and IS. Kindly soliciting your
inspection and patronage.
am very respectfully,
E. ZOECKLER, Bellaire, D.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12

BUT 100000 pounds of wool changed
hands in all the markets of the United
States during the week ending September
16, against 100000 during the corre-
spending period of 1892.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12

The following received certificates at
the last examination: E. III. Greenlee,
G. E. Johnson, Willis E. Murphy, Julia
B. Shotwell, Daisy Burlington, Jessie
Creighton, Leona Cash, Jennie L. John
son, each for one year.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12

Jas. Mckee, who was wrestling with a
companion on Saturday evening, in fall
ing, fractured his left arm. Lon Wooten,
while riding a colt, Saturday, was thrown
off, and in falling lit upon his right arm,
breaking it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12
Columbus BupQies.

Having secured the agency for the
Columbus Buggies, persons desiring any
thing In that line will consult their in
terests by examining these Buggies.
5-46m SAMUEL CAMPBELL.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12

Mrs. A. T. WRIGHT, mother of Mrs.
Sheriff Scott, died at her home, at Capt.
na Coal works, on Friday night, aged "a
years. She had been widow many
years and made home her with her son.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12
Rest Goods On Earth.

NOx EMAIL, in Spanish calf and oil
grain for ladies, misses and children
Brewster's Solid Boots-there are none
better just now.
8-31 If f. TROLL & Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12

THE Common Pleas Judges of this
district will meet in Bellaire next
Tuesday to fix the times of holding
courts for the coming year.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12

THIS is certainly good year for
peaches. In the orchard of man west
of town stands a peach tree that is bear
ing its second crop for this year.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12

PROTECT yourself against Tornadoes
by insuring your Buildings with the
agency of e. G. SEDGwICK,
6-1-ly Martins Ferry.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-12

THE Commissioners held brief ses-
sion the fore part of the week. No busi-
ness OF Importance was transacted.