Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-07-02
AsHTABULA COUNTY NEWS.
PROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.
ORWELL.

large circle in our town were called 10 mourn,
on June 21st, by the death Of our Oldest citizen,
Mrs. Mary Barnes, relict OF Silas Barnes, who
died in 1859. Her maiden name was Mary Raw
son. She was born at Stockbridge, Mass, June
| 16, 179i. In 1909 she was married to Mr.. Barnes
and soon removed to Ontario Co., N. 2, where
they lived until 1896, when their removal to Or
well took place. Here they built their cabin in
the midst Of the Wilderness enduring all the tolls
/ and prTvations incident to q new settlement A
large family, esteemed and respected, grew up
around them. pleasant home, as the reTSfd OF
their labor and frugality, was theirs in declining
years Both were earnest supporters Of the
church and her institutions, as also every other
worthy cause. Mrs. B. retained her powers OF
body and mind to a remarkable degree. On her
s4th birthday she spent most Of her time working
in the garden severe cold was the result, and
death quickly followed. Almost her last wolds
were, Come quickly, Lord Jesus" HUI.
Orwell. June %, So.
The eighIh.AnnuaI Commencement Of the Or
well Normal Institute. came OF Thursday, June
~, in the grove on the fair grounds. The day was
pleasant, and large and appreciative audience
listened attentively to the exercises, which were
decidedly good The many friends and patrons
of the school look with pride and satisfaction up
on our popular Institute. its worthy Professor and
efficient corps Of teachers. Had we space and
time, we should be glad to notice many OF the es-
says declamations and orations but let it suffice
to say that N. Aherdine Bedell and VIII John
son graduated with honor to themselves and the
Institution with which they have been SO long
connected. Miss Bedelrs essay, "Garnered
SheaVes, not Withered Leaves" was a very fine
production, and showed much talent and well
cultured mind. VIII johnson delivered the Val
edictory his subject, "Amid the Centennial -
was ably chosen and ably handled. 1t showed
much research, thought and study, and would
have reflected credit on an older head.
The annual address, by Rev. R. F. Keeleg, was |
just the thing. Although the audience was tired |
and weary. his free and easy talk rested them,
and they felt better prepared to enter upon ife's
duties and responsibilities after listening to him.
It is to be hoped that Bro. Keeler will visit rs
again.
The exercises of the day were enliSened with |
music by the Orwell Cornet Band, and we must |
say they compare favorably with older bands in |
much larger places.
CHINA WEDDING.
Saturday evening, the seth, being the 9Oth mar |
riage anniversary Of the Rev J. B. Grover to Miss
Rachel N. Warner, few Of the many friends Of |
the elder and his estimable wife met at the PAL
sonage and enjoyed very pleasant evenings en- |
ertatnment. Mrs. Growers brothers, who reside |
in Phil, Pa, generously donated and sent by ex-
press to their sister. very fine Chins set-re0z |
Chins-which was thankfully received. After en-
joying a sociable chat, mixed with ice-cream, |
strawberries, &C. all could but wish that the |
genial and friendly couple might live to celebrate
their silver, golden and diamond weddings, and /
finally each receive a starry crown, at the right
hand Of the Father, which fadeth not away. $50 |
mote it be-"