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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08
Withouta Had

Says Glencoe writer to the Democrat: !:
A man without head is said to be fire.
quently seen in the Glencoe tunnel at
different hours of the night. Sometimes
he appears to have lantern in his hand,
and keeps several PAGES away, and appa7
rently goes through the tunnel, but be-
fore coming to the outside be seems to
suddenly disappear from view. Whence
he. comes or where he goes no one that
has seen him can account. But our in
formants do not believe in ghosts, and
declare that they have seen the what's
il" on several occasions, but did not in
tend to make any sensational reports
about it."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08
Wide Tires.

Bad roads in this country result largely
from the narrow tires used on wagons.
A farmer in an exchange says: / have a
lot of teams to look after, and we have
on the farm but two narrow tired wag-
ons. In the spring of 1891, when hauling
manure, the wagon with 3-inch tires
and the one with 11s-inch both went to
the field together, the loads being equal.
When in the field the broad-tired drove
in and unloaded; the narrow stuck. Four
horses were put to it to get it to place
to unload. From my observation and
actual experience, l am led to believe
that the wide tire is the road maker and
the narrow tire the road breaker and
horse killer. Where l cannot go with
tires AZ inches wide, no man with
narrow tires dare go with the same load.
Give US wide tires and compel farmers
to use them and we will have better
roads than we ever have had and save
our horses also.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08
Good for Farmers.

Speaking of what cannery would do
for farmers, paper says: Taking toma-
toes, for example, farmer could plant
acres of ground which would require
2,122 plants per acre: one vine would pro-
duce from one peck to one and a half
bushels, or from 800 to 1000 bushels per
acre, which would sell at 20 cents per
bnshel. Tomatoes are an easy crop
grown, requiring but little attention aft
er once becoming fairly started. Green
corn would sell at from 81 to 50 per ton,
and farmer could grow from two to
six tons per acre. Refuse peaches sci
from 20 to 35e; apples l5 to 25c, per
bushel; pumpkin, $500 per ton, etc.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08
For Priuciple.

"a few days since, Luther Hillyard, of
Belington, this county" says West Vir-
ginia paper, presented at the railroad
Office of that town conductors draw
back for ten cents, and upon not receiving
proper treatment about it, as he thought,
proceeded to Squire F. B. Durrett and
brought suit against the agent for ten
cents. Before the suit was ended. the
agent, Mr.. Thrall, paid the amount and
the costs, which aggregated s2i.lO.'
That is what is called fighting for
principle.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08
COMMON PLEAS COURT.
A Running Summary of the Business
Transacted Judgments, Verdicts
and Findings.

Present, J. b. briggs, Judge; Henrl
M. Davies, Clerk: NJ. NJ. Scott. Sheriff.
James w. Mellott against James Me
Niece. Cause settled and dismissed a
costs of plaintiff.
Dubois 4 Mccoy against Alex. Rads
baugh and others. Judgment by default
against Radabaugh for s346. 50 and costs
Finding due defendant James Kinney
Jr., s54,55; finding due Maggie Coulsor
s113.2O. Decree of foreclosure and order
of sale.
Ohio against Samuel Dorm and others.
Keeping place in violation of township
local option law. Plea of guilty. Sen
fenced to county Jail for three days and
to pay fine of $50 and costs.
Ohio against Louis VogeL Pocket
picking. Sentenced to penitentiary for
Is months.
Thomas Reed against Samuel Motfett.
Judgment by default for S73.35 and
costs Order to sell attached property.
Sarah Mcmillan against VIM. n. Still
well and others. Sheriff ordered to pay
r. E. Giffen, admir-. in money or in
notes, all money in his hands belonging
to said decedent, less costs.
VIM. Burnes against W. S. Taggart.
Report of Receiver E. \. Boggs approved
and confirmed and receiver discharged.
City of Martins Ferry against John
Henderson, admir-, and others. Cause
dismissed without prejudice to new ac-
tion at costs of plaintiff.
J. F. Sadler and others against Ewers
Vail and others. Finding that convey
ance made by Ewers Vail to Isabel r.
Vail, and mentioned in petition, was
made for the purpose of defrauding cred
itors, and the same is set aside. Ordered
that the property be appraised, advertised
and sold upon execution.
Ohio against Wm. Wilson. Verdict
of manslaughter. Motion for new trial.
Central Thompson III ,uston o.against
NJ. F. Construction Company. Order of
distribution of funds in hands of Geo. c.
Mckee, special master commissioner.
John Lucas & Co. against w. Coulson
and others. Cause dismissed without
prejudice to new action.
Lulu Feeley against VIM. Mccullough.
Cause dismissed at costs of defendants.
James Mcmillan against John G. Kint
ner. Jugment by default for S642.7
and costs.
In the matter of the Mt Zion Baptist
Church, of Bridgeport. Report of Trus-
tees confirmed.
State of Ohio against Harry Lock
wood. Plea of guilty to horse stealing.
Sentenced to one year in the peniten-
tiary.
In the matter of the estate of James
Twinem, decd; ex parte. Finding that
Administrative Jane Twinem, HIS valid
claim against the estate for $1,000, with
interest from April T. 1882.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08
Child Killed.

Alberta Miller, a little girl five years
of age, was run over and killed by an
electric car, in Bellaire. Monday evening
She, with other children. was playing
near the car tracks and Sne attempted to
cross the track in front of the car when
it was almost on the spot. The moter-
man was arrested. but upon hearing OF
the facts and that he had done everything
in his power to stop the car, he was re-
leased. This is the first fatal accident on
the road, although there have been several
narrow escapes on the part of children
taking too great chances in crossing in
front of car.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08
Fair ElnRncaS

The financial history of the Worlds
Columbian Exposition is fully outlined
in the report of the Auditor to the Board
of Directors, which was presented to
Congress last week as follows:
Capital stock, S5,607 ,075: City of
Chica go, S5,OOO,OOO; souvenir coins and
premium on same, s2,446576; gate re-
ceipts, s1O,6ol IFS; concession receipts,
So, 794, ,4O6; interest, $4,000; general re-
ceipts, SS07 .450; post Exposition receipts,
Sl23,649 Total, s2s, ,44s,524
The estimated salvage from the Fair
amounts to sl75,OOO, from which is to be
deducted sales amounting to S6l ,974, and
probable collections from outstanding
accounts amount to 100000. The aver.
age daily receipts of the Fair, exclusive
of Sundays, were ss9.SO2, and average
daily expenses, exclusive of Sundays
S2I 1863.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08
A Young Man,a Party.

Private Dalzell says of the Republican
party: 1t is the young mans party. The
efete traditions, the unsavory record as
the constituencies character of the Dem
ocratic party are naturally distasteful
and disgusting to the better sense of the
bright young men of this advancing
age. That party has no attractions.but
to those who are more British than
American; more for the lost cause than
for the starry flag Of the Union; more
for the men who worship dead fires and
dead men than for the Union and all
that advances and enhances it and all it
represents
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08
ALL SORTS.
All Sources and Dished Up
Together.
Punished the I-nposter.

a fellow dropped into Bellaire few
days ago, and claiming TO be member
of the Amalgamated Association, pro-
ceeded to work the members of that or
der for all there was in them. While he
was enjoying himself the President of
the Association happened tO.read of an
imposter who had been doing the lodges
in other places, and the description tai
lied with that of the man in Bellaire
As soon as the President met the other
man there was lively time, and the
stranger retired from the field with a
badly dis6gured cOuntenance. The vic
tim turned up in Bridgeport a few hours
later, and told pitiful story of how he
had been assaulted and robbed of $50 by
cOlored men.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08
OLD, TRIED AND TRUE.
1s1o-Amerioan- Ohio Farmers, 1S4s
And Miami Vallax la62

1910 American Ohio Farmers, 1S4S-
And Miami Valley, 1858.
Be not misled by false statements, but
place your insurance where it will be
safe and and sure. | still represent the
American of Philadelphia, Miami Val
ley and Ohio Farmers Insurance Com
panies, all of which occupy leading
place among American offices. They
are prudently managed, well-eomposed,
large and strong; their contracts sure of
fulfillment, and at the lowest possible
rates. is. POWERS, Ag't,
3-13t st. Clairsville, o.
gOniee upstairs, old Treasury Brdg
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08
Council Meets.

AT the meeting of Council, Monday
night, the Mayor reported that he had
rented the same office, at the same rate,
for another year. TIE appointment of
John I. Norris as engineer, was con-
irmed and his bond filed. The matter
of crossing to the Presbyterian church
was heard and referred Bills to the
amount OF Sl60 were ordered paid. The
Finance Committee reported that it had
examined the books of Clerk and Treas
urer and found them to agree. The total
receipts for the year were S10,846.36, and
the disbursements as follows: General
fund $S326S; road fund, sS405S; police
fund, 1854 90; light fund, $25S5 81; railway
sinking fund, 3,5700O-total $789314,
leaving balance of S2953 10.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08
3 1 st
Good Corn.

Peter Devolld who lives a mile and a
half east of town, has been awarded a
medal by the Worlds Fair Judges on a
display of corn. This variety of corn has
been raised by Mr. DevOlld and his faith
er before him for more than fifty years
and produces just as well as when they
began planting it. They have never
given it any name, but the Worlds
Fair Judges named it the Devolld Big
Speckled. Caldwell Journal.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08
SOME PROGRESS
Made. Toward the. Proposed Industry
At This Place-other Towns
Begin to Act.

AS citizens of ST. Clairsville who expect
to live here and to make our living here
or as people who live on lands adjoining
the town, and who draw our livelihood
from our acres, We are certainly foolish
and standing in the way of our success
if We permit the present opportunity
OF establishing here a paying industry to
go by. The references iii the town pa
pers 70 the project of Mr.. Close to put up
a cold storage and ice-making plant in
connection with a csnnery, has had one
effect which was not intended. They
have excited to action the people of ad-
joining communities who have for some
months been considering and planning
to go into the same sort of business, but
have heretofore taken no definite action.
Some of these people have been inter
viewing Mr.. Close, and strongly urging
him to transfer the base of his operations
from st. Clairsyille into their neighbOr-
hood. Since, however, he has started
here and gotten several gentlemen in
terested, and since he is himself a prop
erty owner here, he would rather go on
here.
1t remains with our people to decide
as to whether or not We shall have this
industry. Some substantial progress has
been made during the week in obtaining
pledges of money and assistance, but not
sufficient to warrant decisive steps. 1t
is hardly worth while reiterating the ad-
vanges of the plan. They are undoubted.
The only thing to be considered is wheth-
er OF not you who have money,a want
to invest it where it will be under your
own supervision, and where it will un
doubtedly bring you sure returns, will go
into the plan. 1t might be well for those
already interested to get together. and
call general meeting, which may be
attended by all, and at which the details
of the plan may be discussed. Temporal
ry organization made, and committees
to solicit further promises
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08
Equally Divided.

The story of the $50 bill, of which we
told few weeks ago, has gone all over
the country. 1t turns out that the loss
was equally divided at the time between
the Harrison National Bank at Cadiz
and the late Jacob Holloway. Since the
Cadiz Bank people heard about the bill
being genuine, they wrote to Mr. Holloway
asking for their rshare.-Advertiser.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08
The Pleasant Grove Robbery,

Mallory, the man arrested in Cleveland
charged with being implicated in the
robbery of old man Parker, at Pleasant
Grove, had hearing before Squire
Mercer last week and was discharged
Parker testifying that Mallory was not
one OF the men. Mallory is said to have
been able to prove an alibi, he not having
been away from Cleveland for some
time. The other two men are still held
in Wheeling, they having refused to come
to Ohio without requisition papers
Parker was at first supposed to be
seriously injured by the treatment be
seceiyed, but he is now recovering.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08
Poultry Pays.

Waldo F. Brown, the well-informed
writer and lecturer on agriculture. states
that for series of years man sold from
farm of 80 acres, more than $1,000
worth of poultry and eggs, and all the
food for the fowls was raised on the farm.
None of the fowls or eggs were sold at
fancy prices, but in the market for food.
Mr.. Brown states that he does not sup
pose that any farmer can do as well, for
his success came after long experience
and in a good location where good city
markets were within reach.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08
PERSONAL MENTION.
Pertinent Points About People Who Con
and Go.

Pertinent Points About People Who Com
! and Go.
j. NJ. Beckett returned last weel
from a trip of some weeks through th'
South.
Miss Anna Steenrod returned Satur
day from two weeks visit at Barnes
vile.
james Frasier, who has been laid NJ
for two weeks, is about.
Miss Nellie Jepson, who has been
visiting her uncles. Dr. Williams, of Mar.
tins Ferry. and DIR. .Jepson, of Wheeling
for a couple of weeks, returned home
on Monday
Miss Carrie Danford, who is at the
Presbyterian Hospital in New York, is
suffering from mild attack of scarlet
fever.
Miss Alice Edgerton leaves Thurs
day morning for visit of two months
with friends at Columbus and Wooster.
Auditor Henderson, who is suffering
from typhoid fever, is making fair prog
ress, and is not thought to be in danger.
Waiter Troll remains in a critical
condition. and his physician says tina
there has been little change in his condi
tion.
Mrs. Lucy Giffen, of Pittsburgh, is
visiting relatives in this place.
Miss Mary Longley returned last
week from Chattanooga, Tenn, where
she has been for the past year.
Joseph A. Hall, of Glencoe, was a
pleasant caller at this Office, Monday.
VIM. P. Wescott, of Jersey City, was
during a part of last week and this the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. e. W. Carroll.
DR.. Alexander went Monday to
Pittsburgh.
Geo. J. Lund, ESQ.,, of Marietta, o.,
Treasurer elect of Washington county,
was in town Monday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08

THE school notes man in the Bellaire
Tribune, advises the Pultney Township
Board not to employ as teacher
"any person who has not had actual
school room experience as an instructor
of children" How then is a teacher to
get experience if he cannot get school
until he has had experience?
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08
corporation Convention.
Committeeman

The Republicans OF the village of st.
Clairsville are hereby called to meet
in mass convention on Saturday evening,
March 10, at O'Clock P. NJ, to nominate
ticket to be voted for at the corporation
election. f. b. ARCHER,
E. L. MCMlLLEN,
COmmitteemen.. /.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08
Announcement.

A meeting of the Republican voters
of Wheeling township is called for Union
town, Saturday, March 10th, between the
hours of two and three o'clock, for the
purpose of nominating candidates fol
township offices.
J.D. HAYS. Committeeman.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08
Richland Township schools.
Township Finances.

At a meeting of the Township Trustees,
Monday, it was foand that the Treasurer
during the year had received in general
fund, 81 ,238 l6; road fund, S82694; poor
fnbd, sl84.70; bridge fund, S43077; total,
81, ,630.57, and had disbursed as follows:
Township fund, S1,284.ll; road fund,
S340.52; poor fund, S37454; bridge fund,
sl5S.7S; total, 81, ,l4S.l5, leaving balance
of S532.42.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08

A LONG DISTANCE telephone company
is preparing to run line from the At
lantic coast to the Mississippi valley and
are saia to be at work securing rights OF
way. The route as at present contem.
plated will pass through this section
along the National Road.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08

JACOB FIrCH, SR, died at his home
near Centerville, Monday. The deceased
was 70 years of age, and was respected
and honored by the people of his COM
munity. The funeral was held from
his home, Wednesday, at 10 o'clock, in
terment at Concord Cemetery. Rev.
Williams conducted the rites.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08

In Monroe county it is said that there
has arisen an independent party which
means business. A county convention
has been called, and ticket will be put
in the field. The new party is backed
by the +. A. and l. L.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08
Townshin Convention.

The Republicans of Richland township
are hereby called to meet in mass con-
vention in the Court house Hall, on
Saturday, March 10, at o'clock P. NJ, to
nominate candidates for the offices to be
filled at the spring election.
F.B. ARCHER,
F. D. BoWLEs,
E. L. MCMILLEN,
Committeeman.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08

THE Republicans of Belaire have
nominated John Dubois for Mayor, Hen
ry Bahra for Marshal, Hunter Armstrong
for Sulicitor, and j. E. Blackburn for
Treasurer. The ticket is regarded as a
remarkably clean and strong one, and
should be elected by big majority.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08
One Year.

Harry Lockwood, the Bellaire young
man, who it will be remembered hired a
horse from Samuel Campbell, the livery
man, few few weeks ago, ostensibly to
attend wedding, and forgot to return
it, pleaded guilty, Monday, to horse
stealing, and received sentence of one
year in the penitentiary.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08

A correspondent wants to know wheth-
er grip" or grippe is right. Either
is correct LA grippe is French, the
English translation of which is 4" the
grip" la" means "the;" consequently
it is not right to say "the la grippe
-EYc
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08
Hiatoga Stock.

The following of interest to owners of
Hiatoga stock is taken from the Ameri-
can Sportsman: The native Ohio pacing
family is the Hiatogas, and number of
theorists would like to see number of
the fast inberd Hiatoga mares bred to
some good representative of the Hal
family. The cross could not fail to pro-
duce extreme speed. The Hiatogas gets
speed from the coldest blooded mares.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08

SEVERE burns should be dressed i'm
mediat, ly with either carbon oil, vaseline
or olive oil mixed with white of an egg
Old linen cloths saturated with any one
of the above remedies must be applied
directly to the burned surface. Next to
the linen lay on smoothly sheet wadding
or cotton batting, and bandags to keep
the dressing in place.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08
20 Per. Cent Off Wall Paper.

This means 20 per cent less than same
grade of goods sold for last year. Styles
more artistic than ever. All the latest
colors Prices 4 to 25c. per roll. Samples
free. Estimates furnished. We will not
be undersold. Call and see the largest
line ever shown in the county.
222 If J. T. GRASSLAND & Co.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08
Nomination.

All nominations for the spring elections
must be in not later than noon of March
10 in order to secure a place upon the
ticket, consequently March II is the last
day on which nominations can be made.
Committeeman should see that all NOM
nations are i'm on time.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08

Everything we sell is guaranteed to
be as good and as reasonable in price as
any other house, and many things better
and cheaper. Don't forget that.
3S2t GEO. JEPSON.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08
THE card of Mr.. Frank

THE card of Mr.. Frank A. Cope,
Attorney at Law. appears in this issue
Mr.. Cope's Office is in the Welday block.
He is qualified both by the training OF
practical office work, and by that of the
law schools for his profession,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08

BURGLARS entered the G. and p depot
at Martins Ferry one night last week,
and began work on the safe, but were
scared away by the police. Clyde Ship
man and Charles McCord were arrested
charged with being implicated in the job.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08
Hoke At 1t Again.

Squire Leander Hanson, of South
GAINESVILLE, has been notified by this patri
otic, soldier-loving administration that
he must suffer reduction of S4 month
on his pension unless he hustles around
within the next thirty days and secures
some more proof This is the second
time within the last few weeks that
Squire Hanson has been called upon to
prove his property, and he is beginning
10 wonder whether the HOke Smith
regime is ever going to respect the decla-
ration of Congress that pension is a
vested right and that pensioner cannot
be deprived theref until the government
produces the proof, after due notice, that
he is not entitled toit-Zanesville to paper
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08

PEAsE TOWNSHIP Republicans have
nominated the following ticket: Trus-
tee, Theo. Burris; Clerk, Thomas Pugh;
Justice of the Peace, w. Ii. Howell;
Constables, Thomas H. Stanton, Thomas
Thompson; Assessors, Martins Ferry
precinct, w. W. Taylor: Bridgeport pre-
cinct, Lewis McHugh.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08

THE railroad authorities have agreed
upon one-cent rate per mile for the
round trip, from all points in Ohio east
of Columbus, to the National G. A. r.
encampment which will be held at Pitts
burgh the coming fall.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08

STATE SENATOR WooD has attacked
the old jury system by introducing bill
providing that nine jurors may return a
verdict IN all cases except murder IN the
first degree. 1t is not probable that so
revolutionary measure will pass.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08

GEN, HURST recommends high north
ern exposure for orchards. This is diff
ferent from the general practice here
where sheltered position is sought for
the orchard.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-03-08
Iarsev Cows For Sale.

Two registered Cows. your choice of
eight Two grade Cows, one 2 years old,
the other 4. Also thoroughbred Bull
Calf, months old. G. ID. BARRETT,
3-12t LOydsville. o.