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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
DIED SATURDAY.
An Old Soldier Passes Aaway "A Child
Burned to Death.

An Old Soldier Passes Aaway - A Child
Burned to Death.
After a long and painful illness from
Bright's disease, Alexander Barrett died
at twelve o'clock Saturday night. The
deceased was in his fifty-ninth year.
He was born near CenterviIle, and
came to work in this place with Shepherd
Davis, in 1851, and has lived here contin-
uously since He was twice married. r.
R. Barrett, Cashier of the Bridgeport
Savings Bank, the son of his first wife,
survives, as do his second wife, another
son and one daughter. Mr.. Barrett was
an Industrious and worthy man. During
the war he made an honorable record
He enlisted June 9TH, 1851, in Captain
Charlesworth's Company A, Twenty fifth
Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He served
three years, and enlisted in the same re-
giment as a veteran. He was mustered
out June 1, 1866. At no time was he in
hospital or off duty except when on vet
eran furlough. For the past twenty years
Mr.. Barrett has been a member of the
firm of Barrett and Davis, undertakers at
this place.
The funeral was held at 10 o'clock
Tuesday. and was conducted by Drum
mond Post, g. A. Z. Interment at the
Union Cemetery.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
Tax Commission.

Hon. W. n. Cowden, of the State Tax
Commission, was in town on Friday, to
hear the views of our citizens on meth
DDS to increase the taxable property OF
the State, or devise means to make the
income and the expenditures meet. At
present the State revenue is not suffi-
cient to pay the expenses. A number of
gentleman, including Hon. A. T. Nickel
vey, Colonel Charlesworth, Nathan Mich
OILS, w. A. Hunt, j. F. Young and j. A.
Henderson, appeared before Mr.. Cowden
and expressed their views. Methods for
increasing the amount of taxable prop
erty we're suggested, and it was also sug-
gested that expenses be cut down by
looping off some useless Offices, and by
reducing salaries somewhat. The Com
mission will submit the results of its find
ings to the Legislature, and that body
will act on its suggestions.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
A Hoe Handle Judge.

Why not have the court house indicate
legal time? 1t is a travesty on jnstice
and law. as well as on good sense, to
have thetemple of justice haunt defiance
at the highest law making power in the
State. Abolish hoe handle time. Mans
field doesn't want to be reckoned among
the ante-diluvians and fossils.-Manstield
News.
They must have hoe handle judge up
In Richland county like briggs, Of
Monroe and Belmont. The judges at
Coshocton and Bucyrus brought the
courthouse clock dials to the lawful
standard, and have made it matter of
contempt of court to interfere with them
1t is an easy matter to keep the lawfully
correct time, making allowances for your
old time to go to bed, to get up and go to
dinner.-Guernsey Times.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
A Child Burned To Death.

Tuesday morning, Lawrence. the 4 year
old son of Robert Stedman, formerly of
st. Clairsville, now of Bridgeport, was
burned to death. His mother was out of
the house for moment purchasing
meat, and during her absence the boy
drew chair before the fireplace, and it is
supposed attempted to reach a torch
which WAS on the manteL His mother
was attracted by his screams and found
him enveloped in the flames Of bis burn
ing clothing. She wrapped blanket
about him to put out the fire, and was
painfully burned herself. The child was
frightfully burned, and despite all that
could be done for him died at O'Clock in
the afternoon In the intervals of his suf
fering he asked for water and also for
the torch.
The remains will be buried at the
Union Cemetery here to-day (Thursday), J,
and viii be brought here ON the 1oo'clock
train from bridgeport.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
Stole The Beer.

Frank Andears and Ross Fitch broke
open a case of beer at the B. ana o. sta
tion last week, and took several bottles.
The theft was discovered, and the boys
did not deny it, but promptly put up
money to cover the amount of beer
taken. So the matter was supposed to
be settled, but Saturday Marshal Martin
appeared with warrant, arrested both
men and they spent Sunday in Jail. Mon
day they gave bond in the sum of $50
each for their appearance before the
Probate Court and were released.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
Hood-Hascher wedding.

The marriage of Mr.. Robert ID. Hood,
of Cambridge, Ohio, to Miss Grace c.
Hatcher, of Louisville, which occurred
at the home of the brides father. Mr.. n.
J. Hatcher, near I.oydsville, on Wednes-
day evening, November 8, was an unusu-
ally pleasant affair. About one hundred
guests had assembled In the parlors,
which were elaborately decorated, when
precisely at O'Clock the couple entered,
preceded by their attendants, Miss Leota
Palmer, of Loydsvile, and Mr.. Frank j.
Nyce, of Cambridge. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. C. T. Petty, of the NJ.
E. Church. After many congratulations
the company sat down to bountiful
and elegantly served supper.
The bride is an attractive young lady,
and favorite wherever she is known.
The groom is a prosperous young
business man Of Cambridge. They were
the recipients of many useful and hand
some presents, in token of the high es-
TEEN in which they were held. The bri-
dal party went to Fairyiew on Thursday,
to reception given by the groom's
father, after which Mr.. and Mrs. Hood,
left for Cambridge, their future home.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
COMMON PLEAS COURT.
A Running Summary of the Business
Transacted Judgments, Verdicts
and Findings.

Present. j. B. briggs, Judge; Henry N
Davies, Clerk; NJ NJ. Scott, Sheriff.
Miner n. Reemer and Others, adm'rs
against Jacob Sampson and others. Find
ing due plaintiff on first canse of action
$500; on second cause $50; finding
due defendant John Emerson 1885. 80,
first and second lien. Decree of fore
closure and order of sale.
VIM. Davis against John Cox. Judg
ment of Justice of Peace refusing to dis,
charge attachment reversed, and held for
naught.
John Clark against Robert M. Fulton
and others. Defendant Robert Warnock
being in default for answer Court finds
that there Is due plaintiff from defend
ant Wxrnock S327.S0.
Chandler La Suer against Matilda La
Suer. Cause continued.
R.C. Schumertz & Co. against John
w. Coulson. Defendant being in defanlt
for answer and demurrer, finding due
plaintiff s669. 20.
Ohio against Charles KanbIanato.
withdraws plea of not guilty and enters
plea of guilty to indictment for cutting
to wound. Sentenced to one year in
peniteniiary.
Ohio against James Watkins. Burgla-
~ and larceny; trial to jury: verdict of
guilty; committed to Boys Industrial
School until 81 years of age.
Ohio against Edward Skeaton. Horse
stealing. Trial to jury; verdict guilty;
sentenced to three years in penitentiary.
]. w. and g. Barker against Mayhem
Bros. Judgment by confession on war
rant of attorney for So and costs:
interest per cent.
Ohio against Harry Gardner. Burgla-
ry. Trial to jury; verdict guilty; SEN
fenced to two years in penitentiary.
First National Bank of Cadiz against
w. ii. Evans and others. Judgment by
confession OIL warrant for attorney for
1901 II and costs.
Ohio against John McCaffrey. Plea of
not guilty to indictment for selling liquor
to a person in the habit of getting intox-
icated withdrawn, and plea of guilty en-
tered. Fined S25 and sentenced to .
days in Jail.
Ohio against John Boyles. Plea of
not guilty to indictment for selling to
person in habit, &C.. withdrawn, and
plea of guilty entered. Five days irfjail
and S25.
Ohio against Wm. johnson and ]. NJ.
Watkins. Trial to jury. johnson found
guilty of shooting to wound, and Wat
kins guilty of assault and battery.
Ohio against James FOllen. Liquor
indictment; trial to jury; verdict not
guilty.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
A Course Of Enrertainments.

The indications now are that the people
of St. Clairsville are to have another
lecture course this winter. A. T. Nc
Kelvey and Walter Darrah have circu-
lated a paper and obtained enough pledges
to take tickets to warrant the committee
in going ahead and arranging for course.
The lectures and entertainments have
not been fully determined on, but that
they will be of high order is assured.
1t has been decided to have the quartette
which sang for so many years with
Denman Thompson's sold Homestead" i"
The names of Dewitt Miller, Col. Cope
land, Leland Powers and others are also
mentioned.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
Hard Winter.

A farmer informs us that the present
winter will be the hardest since 1885, ,bas-
ing his predictions upon multiplicity of
grounds: Corn husks are very thick;
hogs melts run jagged; the breastbone of
a May goose shows spots resembling the
canals of Mars; the ducks are flying in
U-shaped instead of V-shaped aocks;
and green frogs are changing their skins
and seeking springs for winter quarters.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
New IaN.

1t is said that the liquor league is
already preparing law they will ask to
have passed this winter which makes it
an offense for man who is put upon the
list of habitual drunkards, as is now pro-
vided, to enter saloon and solicit drink.
As i'll is, half of these men are unknown
to the keepers of places, and they are
often made liable by the misrepresenta-
ton of the men.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
STABLES BURNED.
Two Stables GO Up In Flanes-Noth.
ing Known As To How They
Were Fired.

Two stables-one on the lot of Mrs.
White and the other on the lot Of
Sh ,phsrd Davis--were burned Wednesday
m Drning. The fire was discovered in the
White stable at two O'Clock, and had
made such hesdway that there was no
hope of saving it or the Davis stable
across the alley. The efforts Of the vol
unteer tiremen were therefore confined
to keeping other buildings from catch
ing. Both stables were solid and sub
stantial buildings. in the White stable
some garden implements and small
quantity of baled hay we're destroyed,
while H. T. Shepherd lost in the other
stable 3IOO pounds Of hay. Nothing is
known as to the origin or the fire.
Judge Gasten's dog chained in one of the
buildings had been uneasy all the evening,
and had narrow escape from burning.
1t is supposed that some parties lurking
about the buildings caused the dog to
bark. So far as known no one was
about either stable on legitimate business.
1t is fortunate that there was little wind.
The night was so cold, and SO little alarm
was given that comparatively few people
were out.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
Commissioners.

The County Commissioners held short
session Thursday. 1t was determined to
receive bids on Thursday next for the
digging of q well between the Court
House and Jail. Much water is used at
the Jail, and the owners Of wells from
which the supply has been drawn have
shut down on the favor, and well be-
comes necessity.
On Thursday the Board will also hear
the matter of the petition for the annex
alton of Crawford Heights to Martins
Ferry.
1t was ordered that at the conclusion
of the present term Of court, the Court
House clock should be again fixed at
central standard time.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
Both Hurt.

The Riley brothers met with an acci
dent Monday afternoon. They were go
ing to put roof on a porch at their
farm east of town. Sam was beneath
knocking off old shingles and his brother
on the roof above tearing them away.
Suddenly the supports gave way and the
whole roof fell in The man underneath
was badly bruised and strained about the
head, neck and shoulders. John was
well shaken up, the skin was torn from
ore arm. and he received other minor
cuts and bruises. Both men will be busy
for some days recovering from their
hunts.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
Vegetables Stolen.

One night recently thieves were about
the premises Of NJ. g. Overbaugh, and
took something like two bushels of Irish
potatoes, over bushel of onions. and q
goodly amount of celery. The stable
was entered, likewise cave, and the Gel
cry was taken from the ground. The
thieves stole the shovel with which they
dug out the celery, from Mrs. Bulger's
coal house. Tracks in the dirt indicated
that there were two of the men.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage permits were
issued by the Probate Judge during the
week ending Tuesday:
Robert D. Hood and Grace G. Hatcher.
VIM. McGlumphy and Maud Beck.
Chas. E. Burkhead and Chattie NJ. Ball.
Harry McCabe and Mary Kerr.
Frank Crawford and Cora Coss
Randolph Harris and Margaret E.
Daily.
Jos. W.Swisher and Sarah Fl j Johnston
August w. Kuckuck and Mary ],
Leander A. Custer and Myrtle Dukes.
Sherman White and Annie Bell Ste
phen.
Madison Morris and Nora J. Baker.
Geo. Whiteman and Anna B. Floyd.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
Farm Sold.

The farm Of the late James Wiley, sit
uated on the Colerain pike, near Cole
rain, was sold last week for 81 1850; max
ing the price about S51 an acre. Two
years ago $4,000 was refused for the
farm, but it is thought that the price it
brought is much better than it would
have been before the election.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
Left a Board Bill.

A company of people has been for the
past two weeks giving nightly shows in
the Court house Hall and selling patent
medicine. There were some seven or
eight of them and they were headed by
DIR. Williams and wife. The company
boarded at the Barrett House and, up
until Sunday, ran bill of about $40.
Sunday morning early DR.. Williams and
his wife started out for a walk. They
are evidently walking yet, for nothing
has been heard of them, although officers
were notified at once, and efforts made
to trace them.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
The B. & o. Exhibit.

The final disposition Of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroads exhibit at the
Worlds Fair at Chicago has not yet
been determined upon. The Baltimore
and Ohio no longer wants it. The ex-
hibit has served its purpose well, and the
company feels that it has been more than
repaid for the outlay incidental in getting
it together; but its preservation now by
the company would mean profitless ex-
penditure of money. The exhibit is too
valuable one to be lost or allowed to be
separated, and it is felt that its preserva-
ton by the city of Baltimore would be
both advisable and neutrality-suspicious.
berland Times.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
Obstinate,

Mr.. and Mrs. Stone, Of Youngstown, up
to last Saturday, had been living togeth-
er, the past nine years without speaking
to each other. Mrs.Stone died, Saturday,
and the husband realizing the situation,
before her deathlpleaded with her to speak
to him. She refused, however, and died
with her lips firmly set.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
Sudden.

A very successful series of revival meet
ings have Just ended at Wellsville, one OF
the converts being prominent citizen,
whose children had issued invitations for
a ball at his residence several days previ-
GUS, After going to the mourner's bench
he changed his mind as regards dancing
and locked his doors on the merry makers
when they ATTEMPTED to enter.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
Not Small.

Governor Mckinley spoke Saturday Of
the great State of West Virginia" 1t
has been the fashion to refer to this State
as small and as the "little mountain
State" and the Intelligencer calls attsE-
tion to the fact that West Virginia Is
twice as large as Maryland, and that it
has nearly four times the population of
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

A CASE has been filed in the Supreme
Court by Columbus parties to test
the constitutionality of the Holcomb ci-
garette law. There is no question, how
ever, about cigarettes being hard on the
constitution.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

If Congressman Pearson wants to rep
resent this district he will vote against
any modification Of the tariff So far he
Is believed to misrepresent it on that
question. The way the people have
spoken Is too plain to be misunderstood.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

A LOCOMOTIVE is being constructed
in England to run 100 miles an hour. 1t
is 1000 horse power, the driving wheels
IL feet in diameter. The three cylinders
are 40, 2S and Is inches in diameter with
thirty-inch stroke. The boiler pressure
is 206 pounds.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

The sewer pipe combination of the
factories in the upper Ohio valley is said
to be about completed. The capital will
be $4,000 and prices will be maintained
at figure that will make the business
pay.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

MARY B. LEWIS is lying at the point
Of death at the home of her sister, Mrs
w. A. Hunt. She was first taken with
typhoid fever and later pneumonia fast
ened itself upon her. There is no reason.
able hope of her recovery.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

The County Convention of the W. c.
T. U. takes place to-day in the Presby-
terisn church here. The exercises prom
ises to be very interesting. In the evening
Mary Trueinan Springer will lecture on
"The Wimmin Folks. Admission free
and all invited.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
Fifty-Two Dividends.


As a general thing investors are pleased
to receive only two dividends year, and
if they are paid with regularity are fully
satisfied. When one, however. can re-
ceive fifty-two dividends in year upon
an investment Of only three dollars, the
matter deserves very serious attention.
The INDEPENDENT, of New York, for
forty-fiye years has held the first position
among the great religious and literary
weeklies of the land. 1t presents features
for the coming year far in advance Of
any heretofore offered. 1t has the lead
ing contributors of the world, it priats
the best poetry, it has twenty-one depart
ments, edited by specialists, devoted to
Fine Arts, Science, Insurance, Finance,
Biblical Research, Sunday School, Mis-
sions, Health, etc. The Independent is
particularly fitted for intelligent people,
whether professional men, business men,
farmers, and for their families. 1t costs
little and gives great deal. A subscri-
Der receives fifty-two dividends year.
The subscription price of The Inde
pendent is only three dollars year, or at
that rate for any part of q year, and a
sample copy will be sent free to any per-
son free by addressing The Independent,
New York City.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

THE receipts ef the new electric rail-
way have run over 300 per day ever
since the opening of the road. At this
rate they would take in over $4,000 per
year, but the travel is sure to improve
with better times prevailing-Democrat.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
and twenty others.

WORLDWIDE means world-tried. The
high reputation and enormous sale of
Brewster's Solid Boots, Nox-Em-A All, and
Little Giant Shoes, reflect the wisdom of
two generations. Exclusive sale at
10 26 st F. TROLL & Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
Earmers, Club Meetins.

The members of the Belmont County
Farmers Club are requested to meet at
the Commissioners office, on Saturday
afternoon next, at P. NJ. for the election
of officers, and to arrange for the annual
Institute. A. T. MCKELvEY, Pres't.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
Hunters, Take Notice!

HOLLOWAY, o., November I3, 1893.
We, the undersigned residents of Flush
ing township, Belmont county, o., give
notice that all hunters trespassing on our
premises will be prosecuted to the full
extent of the law.
John w. Bethel, James Parks,
Samuel Russell, Jr., James Hall,
E. Todd, E. q. Nichols,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

THOSE people who believe in Hicks had
their faith rudely shaken last week.
Hicks said, "from the 7th to the 18th 10
marked storm period" AS matter Of
fact, this period was one of unusually
fine weather. And this is 80 not alone
for this vicinity, but there are no reports
Of bad weather anywhere,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

1T is not generally known that be-
quests to churches in this State in order
to be legal as against heirs of ones body
must be made at least one year previous
to death,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

HEADQUARTERS tor Mackintoshes for
ladies, misses and gents. Why?-because
we have the styles and prices-every gar
ment guaranteed or money refunded.
lO-265t F. TROLL & Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

2O-CENT WOOL is corking good thing
made up into 100 pairs of Blankets
white and scarlet. Also a lot of East
ern Blankets from 65c a pair up to
the finest California brands. Bed Com
forts, all prices.
1926 st F. TROLL & Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

THE people are enthusiastic over THE
PITTSBURGH DIsPATCH's Art Portfolios.
Ask your newsdealer to show you the
offer if you are not already subscriber.
The greatest offer ever made by news
paper.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16
Compare with Other Stocks.

Call and see our Black and Colored
Dress Silks; Colored Wool Dress Goods
in new effects. There is not store in
the county that can show as many new
weaves in Fine Black Dress Goods. We
will consider it pleasure to show these
Goods with Trimmings in Velvets, Silks,
Fur, Silk and Mohair Braids.
1926 St F. TROLL s. SoNs.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

WHEELING Republicans held a jollifi-
cation meeting Friday night and were ad-
dressed by Colonel Poorman and Repre-
sentative Heinlein.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

If grease or oil is spilled on carpet,
flour or fine meal should be sprinkled
over it as soon as possible, and let it re-
main for several hours and 1t will absorb
the grease.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

EXAMINE our line of Corsets-P. n.
c. b. and Glove-ftting. Also, best 5Ot
Corset ever sold for one half dollar.
1925 st F. TROLL & Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

A MAN never looks so helpless and in
significant as when standing around a
dry goods store waiting for his wife to
get through trading.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

THE expense to the county of the late
election was about 1000. Tie Board of
Supervisors passed bills Thursday paying
these EXPENSES.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

If you want good bread try a sack Of
Golden Red Flour. It's fine. We deliver
tit will do the rest; for sale only at
ll-16 tt w. e. KUNKLE's.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

ST. CLAIR COUNCIL, o. U. A. NJ, did
good work at the meeting last week in
the initiation of Messrs. Bratton, Lewis
and Haines, from Fsirpoint.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-11-16

IT is to be hoped that st. Clairsville is
not to be afflicted with incendiary fires,
such as recently occurred among stables
at Steubenville and Cadiz.