Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-01-13


known in lis public and private life.
MIR. ". Il. Hays Is a young man whose
record is pure, and who Is noted for
those traits which constitute the true
gentleman, and he is fortunate in WIN
ming lady of unblemiShed reputation,
and one whose pleasant, kindly manner
won for her the esteem of all who knew
her. The groom was dressed III the
usual style for such occasions, and the
bride in dark travelling dress of rich
material. After dinner they received
| the congratulations and best wishes OF
their friends. Everything pertaining TO
this joyful occasion WAS conducted with
out display, yet was faultless i'll all its
details. The wedding stationery was of
| the finest and latest mode, and furnished
by one of the best city houses. The din
ner was of the best and the arrangement
and decorations tasteful and neat. The
tables formed the initial letter l., and
were loaded with an abundance of good
| things of both city and country. The
guests were received by Mr.. Merritt
Lodge, Mr.. Joseph Lodge and sisters, and
everything was done to advance their
comfort and pleasure. There were about
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their thanks for the generous entertain
ment and for the privilege of sharing in
such a happy event. The newly nIar-
| ried took the l 10 train at Bruce station
for Virginia by way of Washington
City, and sped away from the station
followed by the gOod-byes and best
wishes Of the guests.
THE WEEK OF PRAYER was not OBJ
served here. Service was held at Crab
apple church.
OUR temperance meeting did not take
place as 1t was too late for circulating
petitions. Mr. Jacob Cunningham Il
live and enterprlsing laborer in the
cause invaded our district in time, and
secured a number of names. He did
mot have an opportunity to call on all
our citizens.
ALONG THE RAILROAD-At Oakdale
station Mr. Josiah Merritt has been ap-
pointed postmaster and Express agent,
and employs as his assistant, when alb
sent, Mr.. Smith Cunard-Mr. J. 4. Smith
wishes TO devote his time to his duties
as agent for the company at the station,
and has secured the services of Mr.. Alb
ner Lodge during his absence. At
Bruce, Mr.. Joseph Justice has, we are
glad to say, been able to return to his
business aS assistant operator. "Jo" un-
dertook to sleigh little, and came near
getting Stayed. After the horse had
run mile or SO he (JOe) concluded he
would as leave walk, and just as he was
getting out, the world flew up and
struck him, cutting one of his knees
badly. Sometimes sleigh is more diff
cult TO operate than telegraph instru
ment. >. At FairpOint, surprise was
gotten up by the railroad men, and
other friends for Mr.. J. c. Vincent, for
mer agent. 1t was the purchase and
presentation of IA handsomely bound vol
ume cf 600 pages, entitled the Royal
Path of Life" The names of the donors
were on the fy-leaf, and were headed by
Mr.. Oscar Townsend, General Manager
of the Road, who remarked that it gave
him pleasure to show his regard for his
young friend. Mr.. Vincent resigned at
the request of his father to finish his
Collegiate course, much TO the regret of
his friends at that point. Mi. Black,
present agent, reports business as very
brisk during the menth of December. |
He states that he has received notice not
to receive any more freight to be ship
ped east from Cleveland until further
orders. This delays large amount of |
walnut lumber, but perhaps only for
short time.
OIL CAKE is being introduced as a
feed for stock among the farmers of |
this township. When a steer first tastes
it he resolves first that he has struck
oil; second, that he has struck cake,
and third, that he his struck good |
thing, and Immediately petitions the in
between him and Providence
to hand him another piece. This is used
as an appetizer for stock to induce them
10 eat muSty straw and hay.
Miss EVA BLACK, of New Philadel-
Dhia, is visiting her brother, the agent at
Fairpoint Station. .. . Mr.. Wilson is de-
serving of the esteem in which he is
leld as a teacher of the English branches,
and also teacher of vocal music. . Mr..
W. L. Patton had some valuable sheep
killed by dogs lately.....M Miss Flora
Grimes, in addition to her studies at
will take a course of lessons ,
N music. -. Mr.. and Miss Hays, son and
laughter of Mr. VIM. Hays, of CannOns-
nurgh, Pa, have been visiting in this
locality Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Pollock
spent the holiday season at Pittsburgh
md Allegheny =. Mr.. Vincent Allen,
a resident of this township
ate residing near Steubenville, is visit
ng his relatives here. Miss Mary
Robrecht spent the holidays with her
friends in Wheeling. -. Mr.. WIN. Camp
bell, of Campbell's Mills, is considered a
truthful man, and his statement con-
,erning the Shepberdstown and Toll
gate post offices, must have had some
He was looking the post
book to ascertain if there was an Office
named Hancock in Ohio, as that would
De preferred name for the new Office.
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