Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-12-16
UNEONTOWN.

HORSE SToLEN.-Bill -, who is
about the color of new molasses, in ex-
peciation Of the Centennial, and 10 im-
itation of the ancient Yankee Doodle,
..Came to town upon little pony
Unlike the former, this modern Doodle
had no feather tp stick in his hat, but
he stuck an y which he. had received
by way of "boot money" in his vest
pocket, and without delaying to name
the pony he went up to the house OF
his father-ln-Isw who resides in New
Atiien-, and there (as the story goes)
he made peace with his wife from
whom he had been estranged. About
the third watch of the night he was
dragged from the nuptial couch to an
swer to the charge of horse stesling, an
accusation brought by ID. w. Huff and |
others, to-wit: That Billy had traded
stolen horse for the pony, and Mr..
Huff was relieved of the horse by the |
former owner. Billy wore the brace
lets down to Steubenville, Ohio, and in
place of ;he 'nupshall couch" he now
sleeps in the Little Brown jug.
Noah first took Ham into the Ark,
since that time meat OF that denomina-
ton has been in demand. Some raise
it, some buy it, and some steal it. Ru-
NOR says that David Branson was re-
Iieved of seven nice hams, amounting
to about SIS. Nj. B. will never deny
food to Il hungry man, but he likes to
dispense it himself in quantities 10 suit
the case.
Hoes have recently been slaughter
ed, and now folks " are busy looking
up their centennial sausage plants,
which are sold in clusters OF from one
to one dozen, at high prices.
REPAIRS AND ENTERPRISE. Mr.. j.
Z. Malcolm, the popular and efficient
teacher of our school, in accord with
the scholars, has thoroughly renovated
The school building and grounds, mas
induced the directors to repair and pro-
cure new furniture, and at his own ex-
penSe has causel to he done many
things tn advance the comfort of his
prpils. In repair of walks the citizens
owe an expression of thanks TO Mr.. NJ.
and his scholars, and also TO Mr.. Frank
Stephenson who repaired the footway
by the bridg-.
AND now will NE have by way of en-
tertainme mt these long winter evenings
"a social sing, at least once week :?
Mr.. c. Wilson, whose reputation is full
ly established, has announced that he
will sing "Ihe first Thursday" Of this
week at the Lyle school house, and
will give those wishing to receive il,
instruction in the art, for a series of
ten evenings. Those VINO remember
Mr., Wilson's concert at Unity Church,
VIII need no urging, but will assist III
forming class.
Mr.. SAMUEL FENNELL, who for the
past few months has been lingering
around tn, edges of the setting sun, has
returned Ind become citizen of our
village. Industry is the crowning Xir-
tue If the Fennell family, and il there
is any work to be done they know how
to do it.
REAL E,TATE.--Miss Cavendar
W inted mofe lind, and Il transfer Was
made last week, wnich puts her in pos
session of two very large tracks.
There are not SO many turkey tracks
around the house now.
ALTHOUGH we risk libel suit we
cannot refrain from mentioning an
event of recent occurrence, and which
has caused a sensation, at least in the
breasts o. those most interested. A Sc
ciet marriage was arranged and con-
Quoted In such quiet manner that
even some of the limited number of
guests did not understand until the
parties took their place upon the floor.
A magnificent supper was laid, and the
completion of the marriage ceremony
Was require d to make the event gay
and festive one. He Was "a cheerful as
toad in milk house and said the re-
sponses promptly. She WAS AS sweet
as an angel, but when it came her turn
would not respond worth cent, and
snatching her hand from his clasp
rushed from the room. Then scene
ensued and cold buck wheat cakes was
nothing to that supper, tine half-mar-
ried man cried tssLemmego and they
let him go-dnd for aught We know he
is going yet. The strange par. of the
story is the sequel. Her ardent love
returned, and few days since she
passed through this town determined
to find her lover and cOnsummate the
marriage. She has even had adver-
tisements prepared stating that he has
left her bed (?J and board without just
Cause. We await the result in agony.
II.
Work AND PLAY. is a very bright
and attractive magazine, both as re-
CARDS its literary centents and its illus
trationS. The December number has
delightful Christmas flavor that the
boys and girls will appreciate. Mabel
Forrestef's charming story will sci a
good many of them to work to make
h.,,, 81,
adventurous scenes depicted. in the
| beatifu iy written narrative by jules
Sandeau will make Oliver Twists of all
the boys-"Cilling for more" Those
who like fairy stories will get rich en-
tertainment here, and those who do
not will not have lar to look to find
| what suits them better, whether it be
natural history, or travels. or such a
sweet song us that OF Helen B. Philips
which is set off by Il most lovely illus
tratiOn. The variety furnished in this
popular priced magazine is as remark
able as the excellence of the wood cuts,
! which are the Lest that we remember
to have seen in dollar publication,
and would not do discredit to those of
the highest price. Good paper and
printing leave nothing to be desired,
and We believe'that the third volume,
to begin in January, will greatly in
crease the popularity of this excellent
juvenile. Published at 81 Bible
House, New York.
The December number of THE RE-
PUBLIC Magazine closes the fifth vol
ume of this most excellent monthly.
During the recent canIgaign The Re-
public did noble service for the nation
it serves. The vital issue, of the hour
We're Kept closely defined before the
people thronyh its pages and the agen-
cies it employed. The Republic de-