SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-C
REPORT BY ISSUER OF SECURITIES QUOTED ON NASDAQ INTERDEALER QUOTATION SYSTEM
Filed pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
and Rule 13a-17 or 15d-17 thereunder
Belmont Bancorp. (Exact name of issuer as specified in charter)
325 Main St., Bridgeport, Ohio 43912 (Address of principal executive office)
Issuer's telephone number, including area code: 614-695-3323
I. CHANGE IN NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING
Indicate any change (increase or decrease) of 5% or more in the number
of shares outstanding:
1. Title of security: $0.50 par value common stock
2. Number of shares outstanding before the change: 2,110,144
3. Number of shares outstanding after the change: 2,637,498
4. Effective date of the change: July 1, 1997
5. Method of change:
Specify method (such as merger, acquisition, exchange, distribu-
tion, stock split, reverse split, acquisition of stock for
treasury, etc.)
25% common stock dividend; cash paid for fractional shares at a
rate of $30.50 per share
Give a brief description of transaction: 25% common stock dividend,
declared on May 19, 1997 for shareholders of record on June 16, 1997,
payable on July 1, 1997.
Date: June 25, 1997 s/Jane R. Marsh
Corporate secretary
