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in 1818. ST. 11, 1892. New Vol. 32, No 6

THE

A Great Gathering on Thursday andFriday.

TOPICS ABLY

Many Things Pertaining to SuccessfulFarming Talked Over-- A

Both Profitable andPleasurable.

The Eleventh Annual Farmers' Institute was as successful as any that pre-

ceded it Not only was as much interesttaken in the papers and discussions, butwith institutes in nearly every town nearbv. to contend with, in attendance andmerit it exceeded them all.

The first session was opened with pray-

er by Rev. Dr. Alexander, followed by

the opening address by President McKel

vey. ; Mr. McKelvey referred tothennusually prosperous year enjoyed by farm'ers. He expressed the view that the timefor agricultural migration westward hasabout expired and that the farmer ofthe twentieth century will need divideno his farm to Drovide for his sons. Hemade a plea for better farming, and pre-

dicted that the time is near at hand whenthe farm work will be carried on not by

horse power or steam, but by electricityin fact his view of the farmer's future

was qnite Utopian in Itscharacter.The Present Situation of the Farmer

was the subject of a thoroughly preparedpaper by Mr. D. C. Bundy, of Barnesville.From his standpoint he thought the situation of the farmer was better than it was,

but still is capable of some improvement.He thought while many of the thingsdemanded by farmers were impracticable, that good would come out of the ag-

itation in leading op by discussion anddebate to what is for the best interestsof the farmer, ne thought free mail delivery would be a benefit, but yet impracticable, and in its stead advocated pennypostage. His paper showed a thoroughappreciation of the needs of the farmer.In the discussion of Mr. Bundy s paperJohn Watson, K. O. Hogue, NathanNichols, and. J. F. Young took part.

AFTERNOON.

At the afternoon session "The Outlookfor the Farmer" Mr. R. .

was promising. He deprecated the fan-

ciful iinancial schemes advocated in someparts of our country, and believed thatwhile some might do some good at thefirst, that the final evil effect would more

. than overbalance the good. He thoughtthat we needed to endeavor to keep our

widely diversified in or-"d- er

to furnish a home market withoutthe cost of His paperindicated deep study on the subject in

hand, and claimed the closest attention.- The Rural Home was the subject of anoration by Miss Maggie McCracken. Shedescribed some typical homes, and thengave her view of the ideal country home.A home could not be complete withoutlove and piety.; Prof. W. J. Green, or the Ohio Experi-ment Station, next talked on "SprayingOrchards and Gardens as a ProtectionAgainst Injury from Fungi and Insects."

' As the subject indicates he advocatedspraying, and gave his experience withthat method of treating the fungus. Heexhibited specimens of apples fromsprayed and nnsprayed trees as an argu-ment in favor of his plan, ne said itwould be necessary to keep np the spray-

ing each year. A great many questionsin regard to it were asked by differentpersons, showing the deep interest in thesubject.

EVENING SESSION.

Immediately following the music withwhich the evening session opened, a pa-

per entitled "The Farmer's Boy," wasread by Mrs. O. II. Lucas. Mrs. Lucasthought the boy should be taught to lookon farming as an intelligent occupation.The trouble is the boy is made a lave.No inducement is offered him to take aninterest in farm life. She asked for ahigher education,and thought it essential

; to superior farming. When a boy learns' that farming is not a life of drudgery,

but oue of intellectual advancement hewill Cake to the farm. Free mail delivery

' would do much to'draw the farm closerto the busy thinking world.

- Dr. Balph addressed the audience on"Observations on Farming and FruitGrowing in California." To be fully ap-

preciated Dr. Balph's talk needed to beheard. ; He described the soil, the cli-

mate and the products of Middle andSouthern California. He exploded theprevalent idea that everything growsspantaneously in that clime. There ev-

erything requires irrigation and greatexpense and the most persistent attention and culti vaion. He exhibted speci-

mens of the fruits, grains and vegetablesfurnished him by the Chamber of Com-

merce of Los Angeles. But as an instanceof the great returns from farming, an or-

ange grove will sometimes yield $1CC0

per acre from a single crop.Miss Mattie Alther recited "The

Brides of Enderby" in a clear, pleasantvoice, and won the plaudits of the audi-ence.

Generals. II. Hurst, of Chillicothe,was the principal speaker of the evening,on the topic "Education of Farmers."Under the old civilization, said he, all thepower and the good, and all the socialpleasures of life were for the few. Thefew moulded the thought, and the mil-

lions followed as cattle. In America anew civilization was planted and a newopportunity given with all the experienceof the past, that the millions might belifted up. Farmers do brainwork, andneed to do more brainwork, and that isthe education tbey n?ed. He contrastedthe style of the farming of forty yearsago and now, in a humorous manner,which was heartily appreciated. GeneralHurst is a forcible aud pleasant speaker,and the andience regretted that moretime was not given him.

Friday Morning.

The second day's session was opened

with prayer by Rev. J. K. Giffen, andwith music by the choir.

Rev. Dr. Alexander then addressed the

Institute on "St. Clairsville as an Eligible Site for The Doc

tor set forth clearly the advantages of thetown. Fuel is plenty and can be furnished cheaper than at any ether townnear by. There is an abut dance of waterfor anv ordinary manufacturing. Thehealthfulnesa of the community is far--

famed. The means of shipping is fur-

nished by two railroads, thus securingthe lowest rates. Such advantages fewtowns of this size possess. Then whynot carry on manufactures? There aremany things to which this localityadapted. With business tact a woolen

factory in this wool growing sectioncould be made a success. With our supply of timber, much of which is going towaste, wagon makers supplies, and vanous other kinds 61 wood work eould be

carried on with profit in this place. A

little investigation might develop cementand fire clay: Fruit canning has beentried en a limited scale, and in this fruitgrowing region, there is no question ofthe adaption of this place to that indus-try. If the people will invest their mon-

ey at home, there is no doubt of ourabilty to build np the town by manufacturea. Manufactures would hold the population that we have, and attract more

population. All we need is a little moreof vim and enterprise in the development of our resources.

In the discussion of the subject J. F.

Young spoke of the benefit to the farm-er in manufactures furnishing a homemarket for produce; and on this queslion aU agreed. J.W. Riley related hisexperience with canning fruit, and foundhis greatest difficulty in obtaining labor,

Thought labor would have to be broughtin from elsewhere. A. T. McKelvey advocated fruit canning. Dr. Balph thought

enterprise, and a board oftrade would help along the work.

"The Jersey Cow" was the subject of apaper by E. R. Roberts, of Mt Pleasant,in which he related his experience withthis breed of cattle in running a dairy.From five cows in one year he receiveda return of $590.06, or $118.00 per cow.

The cost of keeping each cow was $44.50per year, leaving a net gain of $73.50 percow. Fed each cow 50 pounds of ensilage,8 pounds hay, 4 pounds oil meal and 3

Dound8 bran, mixed per day. Sold biscream in Wheeling at 65 cents a gallon.Thought the Jersey by all odds the bestbutter cow. and adduced numerous proofsin support of this. His paper provokeda lively discussion from the floor, whichwas participated in by Dr. Balph, AmosFawcett, Canby Giffen, John Watson,Joseph II. Denham aud George Lentz.Each breed had its supporters, and theJersey was not allowed to carry off thelaurels withont a contest.

Pro ious to adjournment two committees on resolutions were appointed, oneof which was to take action on the Cali-

fornia exhibits presented by Dr. Balph.On the first committee were J. F. Young,Wm.Nichol, Reece Thomas, T.J. Henderson, Wm. Chambers. On the lattercommittee, R. E. Giffen and J. B.

AFTERNOON.

The afternoon session opened with atalk by L. B. Steer, of Colerain, on the"Silo." The speaker stated his experi-

ence with the silo that he had found itto be both desirable and economical inpreparing feed for the dairy. He toldhow his was built, and in the light of hisexperience how one ought to be builtFavored several small silos rather thanone very large one. Found ensilage a

superior feed for all animals producingmilk for their young. Fully explainedhis methods of feeding ensilage as wellas how to prepare it The subject broughtout many questions from the audiencein regard to weighting the silo. Thegeneral vie w was against placing a weighton it In the discussion one man said hewould as soon think of keeping house--1 awithout a wife as running a dairy with-out a silo. Mr. Steer's treatment of thesubject was exhaustive, and set forth themerits of the silo to the best advantage.

"Farmers' Institutes" was the title ofan excellent essay by Miss Maggie Kirker,of Glencoe. She looked at the subjectfrom rather a humorous standpoint,and told of the trials of as she termedan old maid farmer. She also gave farm-ers' wives some advice bow to managehusbands. The humor of the writer fre-

quently cropped out in her production.Rev. Thomas Balph, while the Insti-

tutea

was awaiting the arrival of Prof.Nelson, talked further in regard to theproducts of California and the labor itrequired to make land productive.

Next Prof. E. T. Nelson, President ofthe State Board of Health, gave a shortaddress on the subject "Public Health isPublic Wealth." He said he believedthe man who is doing something to de-

velop pure physical manhood is deserv-ing of the highest place on the roll ofhonor. He placed a cash valuation onman, and put forth some new ideas onhow much the State loses when a mandies. The average Englishman is worthabout $1000, said be. and when an Eng-lishman dies the State loses the produc-tive power of $1000. In this country thevalue of a man is still higher, and thelonger a man lives the more value he is.ne made some statements to show theloss sustained in a community by theravages of an epidemic, and placed thewhole matter in a new light

EVENING SESSION.

Upon reassembling in the eveningthe committees on resolutions previous-ly appointed tendered their reports. Res-

olutions favoring the closii g of theWorld's Fair on Sunday, and extendingthanks to the officers, speakers. musiciansand the local press, for their efforts inmaking the Institute a success, were toadopted unanimously. Also a resolutionwas adopted thanking Dr. Balph and thePresident of the Chamber of Commerceof Los Angeles for the exhibits of Cali-

fornia products.Prof. Nelson was then introduced to

theaudieuce, and entertained thein formore than an hour with a lecture on"Ghosts I have Seen." His lecture par-

took of tl e nature of a discourse ontelegraphy. He touched

on the superstitions of carrying buckeyes

or potatoes as a preventive or curativeof disease, the nnlucky number 13,

good luck carried by a horseshoe, the illluck connected with Friday, superstitious influences accredited to the moonand many others, ne expressed the belief that every one shares in some superstitious belief. Instances of lost identitywere related, and examples of the inflnence of one mind over another adduced,In the former hypnotism might explainthe strange occurrences, and in the lattertelepathy the eause would be termedHis lecture was interspersed with storiesof a humorous character, and throughout he merited and received the closestattention of the audience.

As the closing part of the program MissLaura Pratt and C. C. C:rroll enact-ed, in full costume, the dagger scene from"Macbeth. With a good night songby the choir, and the benediction by Rev,Balph, the Eleventh Annual Farmers'Institute adjourned.

The success of the Institute was dueequally to the untiring ensrgy displayedby the officers and the members of theExecutive Committee. President McKelvey, Secretory McMechan, and Treasurrr Morgan were constantly attentive to its interests and conductedeverything in a prompt and businesslike manner. All the time was protitably consumed, although several of the announced speakers could not be present.These were G.E. Scott, J. M. Stewart, ofMorganza, Pa., I. P. Myers and Rev. Dr.Hingeley, all of whom were absent onaccount of sickness. The music was excellent and was furnished by a choir composed chiefly of High School girls, withMiss Mary Blair as organist Their songswere heartily appreciated by the audience, especially the AVhippoorwill songThe attendance was all that could be desired, and each evening the hall waspacked to overflowing. An admissionfee of ten cents was charged at the afternoon and evening sessions, as the Institute was carried on independent of Stateaid. The interest taken in the3e annualmeetings of the farmers is proof of thebenefit to the farmers of this section inmeeting together, for instruction, exchange of ideas, and, of greater importance, for pleasure.

A Gazetteism.One of the editors of this paper was

the recipient last Saturday of a tine appetizing piece of reindeer stake fromfawn killed by Mr. Lew Neiswanger atMountain Grove, Mo. As Mr. Neiswanger brought down his game at a range of90 yards, we compliment him upon hismarksmanship as well as thank him forhis kind remembrance. Gazette.

One of the editors of the St ClairsvilleGazette was very kindly furnished withwhat he calls reindeer stake by a friendwho killed the animal in Missouri. Theeditor says it was a fawn and spells steakin his own way without regard o eitherold or new editions of Webster. Here-tofore the reindeer has not been foundon the Western continent, and in theEastern continent it has not since theglacial age returned far south of theArctic circle, so that the editor is eitherthe victim of a joke or the reindeer istaking on new nature and habits of life.

Bellaire Independent.The Independent is right on the spell

ing of steak, (there is no mistake aboutthat) and deals the Gazette a severe blowon its orthography and lack of other information, but a reference to Webster orany zoology will convince the Independent that the habitat of some species ofthe reindeer extends to the Western con-

tinent but not south of the Northernboundary of the United States.

Is Your Marriage Recorded?

The miiiisters, justices of the peaceand other persons authorized to solemn-ize marriages in this county need to look

little out in the matter of making theirreturns to the Probate Court The lawrequires that the certificate of marriageshall be returned to the Probate Courtwithin 90 days, under a penalty of $50.An examination of the records in thiscounty shows that in 1889 there were 17

licenses issued in which no return wasmade, 19 in 1890, and 13 np to November10, 1891, three months ago. If any ques-

tion in regard to these marriages shouldbe raised, the proof of the marriagewould have to be secured outside of theProbate Judge's office, and in many cases

question might arise as to whether themarriage took place at" all. Then, again,some of the ministers might be com-

pelled to pay a fine for their neglect ofthe service the law requires.

Mr. Scott's Abscence.Mr. George E. Scott who was to have

lectured at the Institute last week on Po-

tato Culture, writes us that the reason ofhis non appearance was as follows:

On Wednesday morning I was sum-

moned on a special jury at Steubenvillebefore the Common Pleas Court, andfully expected to have left that city foryour place on Friday morning, and wouldhave done so, but Judge Pearce was ill,and was compelled to defer his chargetill that morning, when it was too latefor me to get away after we got through."

Mr. Scott had a carefully prepared lect-

ure, and it s a matter of regret that cir-

cumstances so compelled his absence.

Township Conventions.The Committeemen in the different

townships should lose no time in makingarrangements for the township conven-tions. In some townships March 12. hasbeen fixed as the day for the convention,and would it not be a good plan to holdthe conventions in every township onthat day? The Committeemen shouldact at once delay is dangerous. Send

The Chronicle the call for the con-

vention iu time for our next issue.

For Sale.Valuable residence of the late Rev.

Johnson, dee'd, on Marietta street, StClairsville. Ohio. Apply to WilsonMitchell, St Clairsville, O. tf

We call attention to our announce-ment of new spring goods. Prices be-

low all competition. It will pay you toexamine our stock before buying.

1 23 4t Conrad Troll's Sons.

SHORT

Commissioners Doings in Special Session

on Friday.

The Founder of San Francisco, an Old St.Clairsville Man, Dies-Oth- er

Items of General News.

The Board of County Commissionersmet in adjourned session on Friday withall members present

On motion it was ordered that the roomin the Court House now used for theMayor's office be leased for the same par- -

noRA for snnther veur on th same terms.- It was ordered on motion that M. M.

Scott, Sheriff, be allowed $2 per day fortime actually employed as janitor ofCommon Pleas Court room. ,

On petition of W. A. Williams andothers it was ordered that the CourtHouse nail be not rented for dancing.or immoral shows at an; price and thatthe Auditor be instructed not to rent thesame for either of the above purposes.

The contract entered into by the Commissiomers of Belmont county and theBoard of Directors of the ZanesvilleWork House provides as follows: That theWork House will safely keep and maintain prisoners sentenced by a court ofcompetent jui isdiction, and that Belmontcounty shall pay 40 cents a day for eachperson soconfined; that the county shallpay all expenses of any sickness thatmay occur; that none but able, bodiedprisoners will be received; that the county shall piy all reasonable expens9 inany habeas corpus proceeding; thatitemized statements of the amount duethe Work House from the county shallbe made each month, and that the contract can be terminated by either partyon giving sixty days notice. The contract wits duly signed and is now in force

It is further orderd by the Board ofCommissioners that only such prisonersshall be confined in the Zanesville WorkHouse whose fines exceed $10 or over onone sentence, and the Auditor is authorized to notify each court, indcluding Justices and Mayors of such order.

The article of agreement for lease ofland from T. M. Austin for toll house onthe Bellaire and AVegee Pike was entered into.

FOUNDER OF SAN FRANCISCO.

A Native of St. Clairsville-A- n InterestingStory of Adventure.

A copy of the San Francisco Chronicleof the 2d inst, sent by James Clark tohis brother T. E. Clark, of this place.contains an extended notice of the death ofJacob P. Leese. who was born in StClairsville in 1809. It terms him the pioneer of pioneers of California. He wasthe founder of Sau Francisco, and builtthe first house there in 1836, where, onJuly 4 of that year, he unfurled the firstUnited States flag that waved over SanFrancisco. At the time of the gold discoveries he became immensely wealthy,but subsequently lost all his propertythrough business reverses. He built thefirst wharf on the Bay of S: Francisco,and was in many ways prominently identified with.the city's early history. Hejhadmany narrow escapes in his early life inCalifornia, and on several occasions wasglad to get off with his life. He went toCalifornia in 1833 with a hunting expedi-tion having joined the party at Memphiswhile on a journey down the Mississippi.For some time he did a good business inmules between California and New Mexico. He became friendly with the Governor-Gener- of California, who gavehim a strip of land on which the Pacificmetropolis now stands, on which he erected a house on what is now a prominentbusiness corner.

In 1837 he married a sister of General Yallejo, and their daughter . Rosaliewas the first child of an American parent born in San Francisco. In 1843 hemade a voyage to Chiaa, returning withthe richest and most valuable cargo everbefore that time brought to the coastHe afterward ran a line of boats betweenthe ports of California, China and Japan.In 1890 he was knocked .down and ruiover by a wagon, and to this accident hisdeath is due.

Mr. Leese is remembered by some ofour older citizens. His father, a Prussian, and a soldier under Lafayette daring the Revolution, kept tavern here inthe ancient days when the town was called Newellstown. The family lived in alog house, which stood where the residence of Mrs. Bewley new stands. Oneof the daughters kept a school at whichsome of our gray-haire- d veterans werepupils. The young ladies of the familywere noted for their comeliness. JacobLeese feft here the year the Nationalpike was built, and a short time after thefamily moved to Cincinnati. The oldhouse by the construction of the pike.was thrown far beneath the roadway,and was soon replaced.

A Former Belmont County Boy.Brookfield, Mo., papers which have

reached this office contain extended ac-

counts of the marriage of M. Y. Ruskand Miss Gusta E. Shipp, which tookplace in that city on Wednesday eveningof last week. Mr. Rusk, who was formerly of this county, is now a rising busi-ness man of that place, while the bride isdescribed as one of the city's fairest andmost popular daughters. Mr. and Mrs.Rusk at once left for a visit with thegroom's parents at Fairpoint, this county,and from thence they will go farthereast on their wedding tour.

Another Fire At Bellaire.at

were destroyed by fire ou Saturday night,and $30,000 went up in smoke. The firewas started either by the bursting of anoil pipe or a leak from a tank of Limaoil, that material being ujdd for fuel. Aportion of the works were saved by thework of the fire department As the plantwas running steadily and enjoyed a goodtrade, it is probable that it will be re-

built at once. '

Dn. Kfjsley, the inebriate curer, sug-gests as a cure for grip, four-grai- n aasa-fetid- a

pills, taken four times a day.

PERSONAL MENTION.

Pertinent Points About People Who Comeand Go.

George Troll came in Saturday fromCanton on a brief visit home. On his re-

turn to Canton Tuesday, he was accom-panied by Miss Emma Troll, who has ac-

cepted a position as stenographer andtype-writi- st in the office of a Canton at-

torney. - -

' . Heinlein, at home bythe adjournment of the Legislature Friday, was in town Saturday.: Senator Nichols spent the two daysof this week's recess at the home of his

Mather at Morristown.1 'Mrs. J. F. Simpson, of Steele. Dakpwhb has been in this county since NoPvember, Is visiting with friends and relaStives in this place. She contemplates reHuming to her home in a few weeks.

.William Emerson, of Bethesda, hasjbeen seriously sick but is how somewnatimproved.

r Mrs. E. L. McMillen has goneWeHsville for a ten days' visit with herparents. .'

a -- Misses Laura Pratt and Bert Robinwon and Will N. Miller went to BellaireTuesday night to see Neil Burgess infThe County Fair."J W. N. Miller has received a goodOffer from Phenix. Ariz., and it ia nna--

feibte that he will accept it.f D. W. Luke, Esq, of Grand Forks,Dakota, is in town visiting relatives.t Jno. Jepson, a traveling salesman forI New York diamond and jewelry firm.stopped off here on Tuesday and spentiart of two days with his uncle, GeorgeJepsoni Oliver Watkins, a well-know- n breeder

sneep ana swine, or juaynard, was inwn on Wednesday.--J. A. Shepherd, of Sewellsville. who

serving on the petit jury, made thisdice a pleasant call on Wednesday

For Teachers.The Belmont County Teachers' Assoation will be held in RarneRvill Feb

ruary 20, 1892. The following is the program:i The Father of His Oonnfr--v Ethel Kildow.. ,

f Reading W. G. Cash.A The Teacher's Influence Belle Barrett.' Libraries in Our Schools N.CNichols,

Geography James Duncan.1 Pedagogics--G. W. Boyd.. The Teacher's Position and SalaryNora Clark.'rWriting J. A. nines...The True Teacher B. O. McMichael.Class Lessous Barnesville Schools.These associations are free to all, and in

friends of education are welcome. ExercUes commence at 11 a. m.

A Pullman Car.J. F. Charlesworth, P. C. of

Dmmmond Post, G. A. R of this place,has closed a contract with the B, and O.railroad officials, whereby the Post willbe provided with a Pullman sleeping carIn which to make the trip next summerto the National Encampment at Washington. The car will be side-tracke- d in inthe Capital at a convenient point, andwill afford sleeping accommodations tothe members while in the city. By thisarrangement the expense of the trip willbe materially lessened, and the Post willbe assured a place to stop. on

The Next Lecture.The next lecture in the St. Clairsville

course on Fri lay evening, February 19,

by Prof. W. jL R. French, will be something new in the entertainment way inthis vicinity. The subject, "The Witand Wisdom of the Crayon." will beillustrated by color and crayon sketchesdrawn in the presence ot the audience,including faces, animals, landscapes, ornamental designs, etc. It promises to be andone of the most entertaining lectures $63of the course. Tickets at Patterson's,Wednesday, 17th, 8 a. m.

School Report.The following is the report of the St the

Clairsville Schools for the month endingFebruary 8, 1892:

Room No. 1 2 S 4 S TotalEntire enrollment 69 49 57 W 46 50 330

Monthly " &g 45 47 49 42 41 282

Av. daily attendance... 48 37 39 40 S5 3ti 335 HePer cent of " 83 82 3 83 so 89Cases of tardiness...... 8 0 4 0 0 3 12

12 11 13 13 13 84

GEO. ROSSITER, Sup't.

A horse belonging to Dr. J. E. Finley,of Mt. Pleasant was stolen from the sta ofble on the morning of Jannary 31. Thethief and the horse were traced to nearIlarrisville, but there the trail was lost be

The horse was taken at 7 o'clock in themorning, and a well known character ofthe town disappeared at the same time. buyThe horse was a bay, and was worthabout $125.

The Jos. Bamfield tract of land containing 50 acres, situated miles south-east of this place, will be sold bySheriff Scott, at the front dour of theCourt house, February 20, H2. A handy ancelittle borne for some one. It is appraised viceat $1800. 2-- 4 2t.

theWhile it is definitely determined thatwillBelmont county will get neither the Oil

Inspector ,nor Railroad Commissioner shemay get the Commissioner of Labor in man,the person of W. T. Lewis, of Martin'sFerry.

Some lady lost her "beautiful brownandtresses" on the post-offic- e steps a fewanddays age. This hair --natural, of course

had probably been admired by herfriends, and can be obtained at the post-offic- e.

Senator SNYNDiiit.of this district.hasnot been able to take his seat iu the San-at- e,

and is still sick at his horns inLsa-tonia- .

It is feared that he will not re-

cover. 2

Do you notice that this is a great localpaper? Count the columns of news and firm

compare it with any other paper in the ins

county. AV

"The Wit and Wisdom of the Crayon,"at Court House Hall, on Friday eveniugof next week. Reserved seats at Patter-sou- s'

Wednesday, 8 A. m.

SHORT BITS.

Newsy Items Gathered from Townand Country.

Pithy Paragraphs Written or Pasted-- A

Melange Dished Up for AllReaders.

NEXT Sunday is Valentine Day.

February, of this year, has five Mon-days which is a startling and infrequentfact

Harrison County, like every otherpart of the world, is sadly afflicted withthe grip. " .

Bellaire is certainly unfortunate inher fires. Nothing burns there but somethriving industry.

Over four thousand pike and blackbass were put in the Ohio river at Steu-beuvil-

last week. ;

A large party of young people werecharmingly entertained at the home ofNathan Nichols, near Morristown, onSaturday night last

a

Farm for Sale. A fine farm of Ifacres; elegant building; situated in Smithtownship, Belmont county, Ohio.

2 4-- tf Vm. A. McMechan.

Martin's Ferry is also going in foreconomy in municipal affairs. The So-

licitor's salary was cut one-hal- f, andother salaries reduced.

A week-ol- d child of Harvey Turk,living east of town, died on Sundaymorning, and was buried at the Unioncemetery on Monday.

C. U. Patterson, a well known teacherof this county, left the first of theweek to complete a medical course at theMedical college at Louisville, Ky.

In many communities organizationsfor the purpose of saving up moneyto attend the World's Fair, are beinggotten together. It is a very good idea.

Prosecuting Attorney Jennings,of Monroe county, had a round at fisticuffs last week with an infuriated rumseller, whom he had indicted for illegalselling.

Fr Sale Pure bred Plymouth RockCockerels. Persons wishing chickens thatwill dress 5 and 6 lbs. get the PlymouthRocks. Henry Sidwell. 2-- 4 3t

Ex Senator of Noble county, has secured an appointment

the mechanical department of theWorld's Fair Exposition, at a salary of$1500.

The story that Rev. A. K. Bates, formerly of Cadiz, was left $200,000 and hadlost it all in a year, is sail to be exaggerated. The fortune was not half so largenr was all of it lost

One Hundred and Thirty-fiv- e different designs in Lace Curtains beautifulgoods in new patterns. Also, new shades

Chenille Portieres.2 11-- tf F. Troll & Sons.

Professor French, who will give thefourth lecture of the course on Fridayevening of next week, punctures his cray

illustrations with many laughablescenes. Do no not fail to hear him.

A novelist in an exciting story ofKansas, entitled "Kansas Rangers,'makes Captain C. M. Scolt.a former typesetter on the Cadiz Republican, now aKansas scout, the hero of his thrillingromance.

The school con thearoused great interest, and was of

profit to both communities intellectually,the Cambridge school realized aboutto go toward purchasing a Century at

dictionary.

Fifty different patterns of Carpets atthat are the lowest ever known in

history of the Carpet trade. All new ly

tyles and new colors. . Art Squares andRugs in all sizes, tf F. Troll & Sons. for

toPrivate Dalzell has announced ing

he will be a candidate for Congress.will depend on his own strength at

home, his wife's relatives in Washingtoncount;, and the boys in blue in Guernsey

Tuscarawas.

It is time to be moving in the matter herspring elections. The Board of Elec-

tions in Tuscarawas county is at work.They have decided that candidates must On

certified on or before March 15th, or totwenty days before the election.

Ask to see them, whether you want toor not F. Troll & Sons will con-

sider it a pleasure to show the choicestwork in Swiss, Nainsook and CambricEmbroideries ever brought to St Clairs-ville.

The minister and official board of theMethodist Church desire a full attend

of the members at the morning sernext Sunday. A

meeting will be held immediately aftersermon, and matters of importance ingbe brought up.

fromMb. J. II. Close, our former towns were

now in London on business, has ourthanks for a copy of the London DailyGraphic,, an illustrated daily newspaper,giving an extended account of the life and

death of the late Duke of ClarenceAvondale.

New Spring Stock,New Carpets,

New Lace Curtains,New Embroideries,

New White Goods, weekNew Table Linens. aged

Come and see them.11-t- f F. Troll A Sons.

II. L. IIoqk, until January 1, of theof Hoge & Brother, of Wheeling,

purchased tha Drug Store of F. B. oflktnson, at Belmont nd will take

a.ge on Marc'i 1. Mr. Hoge will alsoall probability be appointed Post from

master at that place. Ave are glad to ofwelcome Mr. Iloge back to Belmont lastcounty.

DEATH OF MRS. PARKS

On Thursday Morning After Three Weeks'Illness.

Mrs. Lizzie Parks, wife of George LParks, residing about three miles southwest of this place, died on Thursdaymorning of last week. Her illness, asmentioned last week, began with an attack of grip and terminated in typhoidfever. After three weeks of suffering,

Vi ba VttM notionflv anI nnnnmnlain.iingly, she went to join her little daughter

m.. --w. r,week previous to her own, and at thesame hour. Owing to her own criticalcondition, she was not permitted to lookon ber dead child's face, beautifully prepared for burial.

Mrs. Parks was the eldest daughter ofDaniel Anlt, Esq. of this township. Sheleaves a husband and six children, whoreceive the sincerest sympathy of thecommunity in their unusually sad affliction. She was a kind and affectionatewife and mother, and a woman of firmChristian character. This worthy familyhave endured suffering and bereavementsuch as is visited on few, and the husband and motherless children fully appreciate the many kindnesses of friendsand neighbors extended to them. Thefuneral took place on Saturday, followedby interment iu the Union cemetery atthis place.

Mrs. Eliza Carman.Mrs. Eliza Carman died on AA'ednes- -

day, February 3d, at the residence of herson-in-la- Prof. Crago, in AVheeling, AV".

Ya., at the good old age of 86, and wasburied at the M. E. cemetery in St.Clairsville, on Feb. 5th.

Mrs. Carman and her husband, AA'illiam

Carman, were early pioneers of thiscounty, settling in the woods at what isnow called East Richland in the year1832, coming from Steubenville, Ohio, in1827. She was born in Westmorelandcounty, Pa, in 1806, and removed to Ohiowith her widowed mother, Mrs. Catharinecooper, in isiu. cne was ine omyaaugnter or n imam cooper, or xayeuecounty, Pa., near Brownsville, and bearsa close relation to the Coopers, Marquisesana w orsmans or mat county, one wasmarried to William Carman, or Steuben- -

ville, Oin the village ofington county, Pa., in 1825.

Her oldest son W. C. Carman, of thisplace, and E. J. Carman, of East Rich- -

land, were born at Steubenville; Mrs.Amanda Jeffers and Mrs. Etta Mc- -

Mechen, of McMechen, AV. Va., Mrs.Mary Crago, wife cf Prof. Crago, andMrs. Delia Bowers, of AA'heeling, are herother children. With their cliildren andchildren's children at the time of Mrs.Carman s death, they numbered almostone hundred.

Mrs. njiza carman, witn ner nusoana,belonged originally to the Christian or so- -

caiiea campoeiiite cnurcn; out aiier nerhusband's death she, with all ber daugh - 1

ters, attached themselves to the M. E. I

church. She was throughout her wholelife an exemplary- - Christian, a devotedwife, a loving mother, a kind, charitableneighbor. Her hundred children, grand- -

children and nowmourn her loss.

Miss Ida McAllister.Miss Ida McAllister, a maiden lady of

Loydsvilie died at the home of her auntMiss Mary Shultz, in that place, Fridaymorning. She had been sick with gripfor a day or so previous. Thursdaynight she said she felt better, and wouldrequire no watching. Early the nextmorning, she was found dead in her bed.She was about forty-fiv- e years of age.Funeral services were held Saturday at1:30 o'clock at the Methodist church, and

body was interred at Plainfield, an unusually large number of relatives andfriends being in attendance.

Miss McAllister had lived all her lifeLoydsvilie. From early childhood she

had been a member of the Methodistchurch. She did all in her power for thegood of her neighbors, and was uniform

kind to all with whom she was associated. She was the true follower of Christ

she went about doing good, alwaysbe found at the bedside of the sufferand dying. She will be mourned by

large circle of friends, and the commuof Loydsvilie has suffered a loss

which it will be impossible to filL

Mrs. Jane Heagan.

Mrs. Jane Heagan died last Sunday athome near Warnock Station, of par

alysis. Her age was 79 years. Funeralexercises were held Tuesday at 1 o'clock.

Wednesday the remains were takenCannonsburg, Pa., where they were

interred.The deceased was a woman of the

strongest Christian principles. She wasdecided in her views as to the conduct ofprofessing Christians, and vigorouslyopposed that laxity in manners and cus

countenancerT by the lib-

erals. She was prominent in all goodworks in her community, and a leader ofsentiment Her loss will be felt

Mrs. Nancy Brooks.Mrs. Nancy Brooks, an aged lady liv- -

near Bruce, died at her home lastSunday, after suffering over six weeks

stomach trouble. Funeral exercisesheld at her late residence at 9 o'clock hs

Monday morning, and the remains weretaken to Glencoe for burial. be

The deceased had been twice married,the surviving members of her

family are Dorsey, John and Isaac forHamilton, all children by her first

and all industrious citizens of thiscounty.

Charles Street.Charles Street died on Tuesday of last

at his home near Glencoe. He was69 years. He had been sick for the

several weeks from lung trouble. Thefuneral was held last Thursday at

the interment being at that place.by

Mrs. Frank Brown died at the homeher husband, on the Iddings section,

Tuesday morning. She was a youugwoman, and bad been sick for some time

consumption. She was the motherthe child, whose death we mentioned and

week. The funeral will take place(Thnrsday) in the M. E. Cemeter.

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WORK IN THE COURTS.

Cases Disposed of on the First Dayof the Term.

Spring Term Opens on -Continued, Dismissed or Ordered

Off the Docket.

The Spring term of the Common PleasCourt convened on Tuesday, pjresent

JJ-- B-- Dnggs, Judge; II. M. Davies.Clerk; La wson Emerson, Deputy Clerk;M. M. Scott Sheriff; W. N. Darby, Deputy Sheriff.

Judge Driggs presented his commissionas a Judge of the Common Pleas Courtof the Eighth Judicial District, and wasduly installed in office.

The jurors of the Grand Jury heretofore summoned came, to wit: A. V.Thoma3, Morgan F. Stidd, John Tyler,August liriUenstein, Isaac Booth, John

l 11 va..." ' " 0,ers'T. L. Langle, Joshua Worley, E. C. Morns, AV. V. Giffen, John Goodhue andSam del J. Jackson. O. H. Young, forgood and sufficient reason, being absent,Isaac Shepherd was called from amongthe bystanders, Joshua Worley appointed foreman, and the Grand Jury beingduly impaneled and sworn and chargedaccording to law, the Grand Jury le tiredto deliberate, attended by a sworn officerof the Court.

By order of the Court A. A. Clark wasappointed Court Constable.

Henry V. Ilartz againt Pryor, Boyd.Culbertson & Co. Plaintiff required togive security for costs.

George Conrad against Patrick Scaliill.Dismissed for want of prosecution atcosts of plaintiff.

Felix skeill against Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Dismissed for want orprosecution.

Simon Baer's Sons against the C. L.and AV. Railwav ComDanv. Dismiat costs of plaintiff for w ant of prosec--uon,

.Margaret McNicbols against JamesMilhson and others. Settled and dlamissed and costs paid.

umo against t . i Robinson. Casetransferred to Probate Court.

Jane A. Gray against Thomas Youngas administrator. Judgmentfor $1200.

James D. Ewing, trustee, against Harry J. Mendell. Case ordered to CircnitCourt or the United States.

Cases ordered off the docket:John Dubois against Abnm Lash- -

Walker Fulton against Balto. and OhioRailroad Company; Ohio against MichaelLinskey; Belmont Savings and LoanCompany against James Fitton- - Bel- -

mont Savings and Loan Com nan v aeaintiienry Kearns and others; W. T. Don- -can & Co. against The Martin s Ferryconstruction compaay.

Cases settled aud dismissed at costs ofplaintiff :

Israel Lands against Julius naves andothers; Village of Bridgeport againstMartin's Ferry Terminal R'y CompanyHome Building Association against Jos.II. Duncan.

Cases continued:AVilliam Anderson and others against

Joseph Iddings and others; CatharineMcDonough against The Martin's FerryTerminal R'y Company. .

Cases settled and dismissed at costs ofdefendant:

Ross J. Alexander against EdwardMuhleman and others; Israel Steer vs.John Deihl and others; Geneva L. Stampagainst George E. Anscbultz; Olive Ew-ing against Joseph Perry; Sophia Oltcfiagainst AVm. Lacy.

Council.Council met in adjourned session

AVednesday night of last week. Thecommittee appointed to see te the matterof an office for the Mayor and Clerk re-

ported that they had rented the officenow occupied, for another year, at thesame rate.

The committee on lights, consisting ofMessrs. TrolL Thompson and Pollock, re-

ported in writing that they had carefullyexamined the plant, and had found it asper contract They recommended thatthe plant be accepted and paid for. TheMayor and Clerk were instructed todraw an order in favor of the AVesting-hous- e

Company for $7,800.An ordinance was reported and passed.

which fixes the salary of the Clerk at$125, and that of the Marshal at SOO; andrepeals the old ordinance under whichthe Solicitor, Mayor and Street Commissioner received $50, $100, and $40 re-

spectively.An insurance of $5000, at 2',' per cent

was ordered placed on the electric liirhtplant.

The Work House Contract.To us it does not appear plain how the

county is going to be the gainer in thecontract entered into with the ZanesvilleWork House authorities. The countywill have to pay the fare of the prisoners,pay 40c a day for their board, bear theexpense or sicKness, and any extra cloth- -

"g. The work house wiU allow eachprisoner ouc a aay ior ms taoor. c naer

system of working them here eachprisoner was allowed $1 50 per day for

labor. There the board will be 10cper day, but the wages paid will only

two-fifth- s as much, consequently thecounty will have to maintain them 2l4'times as long. The arrangement may be

the benefit of Belmont county financially, but if so it does not appear to us.

Commissioners at Pittsburgh.The Commissioners, accompanied by

Auditor Henderson, went to Pittsburgh,AVednesday, to look into the matter ofelectric lighting, with a view of having

court house supplied with incandescent burners. It is probable thatsince the electrics are far more

than the present system of lightinggas, made from gasoline, the county

buildings will adopt the town's light

Wk offer the largest line of new springCarpets ever displayed here. Lace Cur-tains, Cbincelle and Tapestry, Portiers

Coverings. See our announcementelsewhere.

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