Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-06-08
FLUSHING.

Flushing was arrayed in its holiday attire
last Tuesday, in honor of the fallen heroes
of the wars of 1912 and 1862. A procession
was formed at the Disciples church and
marched to the NJ. E. cemetery, where the
ex-soldiers left their floral offerings on their
dead comrades graves. Rev. j. K. Grimes
then offered prayer, followed by an address
by Capt. o. s. Holloway. Mr.. Holloway is
regarded as one of Elushings best speakers,
but on this occasion he surpassed his former
self, speaking with pathos and his usual elo
quence carrying his listeners along with him
from the beginning of tine conflict to the pres
ent. He spoke feelingly of those who had
laid down their lives for the love of their
country-those whose graves were made in
some strange country, with no stone to mark
their resting place. Among these latter he
made special mention of Laban Mitchell, who
was Doted for his great scholastic might, and
Thomas Bethel, the fearless and the brave.
MIR. Holloway was followed by Rev. j. K,
Grimes, who spoke in his usual eloquent and
impressive style. The procession next moved
on to the Rockhill cemetery, some two miles
distant, where more extensive preparations
had been made than in our own town. Here
an arch of evergreens, beautifully festooned
with flowers, was fastened above the gateway,
the stars and stripes waving above 1.-THE
soldiers guiding star on the field of battle.
The ceremonies were the same here, j. B.
Hollingsworth and A. NJ. Brown being the
orators. both gentlemen acquitting themselves
with high honors. After a few remarks by
the chairman of the meeting, Joseph Farmer,
ESQ, Rev. Grimes pronounced the benedc-
ton, and the crowd dispersed. This is the
first time Decoration Day was observed here,
and all seemed well pleased with the proceed
ings. A meeting was called in the evening
for the purpose of arranging to have this
tribute of respect to our fallen braves every
year.
The readers of The CHRONICLE will, nc
doubt, remember an article in its columns re-
lating to an affray between one Carpenter
and Stephen Rivers, an aged colored man.
As soon as Carpenter learned that a warrant
had been issued for his arrest, he made good
his escape, going, it is supposed, to Colum-
bus, where he remained until Monday of last
week, when he returned to his mothers resi-
dence. Constable Gardner was notified of the
fact the same evening, and the next morning
quietly stepped out to Mrs. Carpenters, where
he found Wash. indulging in a hearty break,
fast. He arrested him and brought him into
town without trouble, and even permitted
him to attend the Decoration ceremonies al
Iue NJ e. CcucGcTy, louSiHS nlI1 III the lock-
up in the evening to await his trial. He was
tried before Justice Starkey and convicted OF
assault and battery with intent to kill He
was taken TO st. Clairsville next morning, and
lodged in Jail Carpenters friends have the
| full sympathy of the entire community, es.
pecially his mother, who is almost heart,
broken. MIR Foreman, half brother of Car.
penter is also much affected
A slip occurred in the T. V. Railroad, &
short distance below the depot, rendering the
trestle unsafe. About forty men are engaged
in making the necessary repair.
Mr. Hervey Binns and Miss Ida Bailey were
married in the Friends church last Wednes
day. Bennie Branson and Henrietta French
and j. Smith and Martha Lupton were theil
attendants.
Rev Crawford of Nottingham, occupied th,
M. e. pulpit here last Sabbath evening.
Quarterly meeting at the Rankin church las
Sabbath, j x Grimes conducting the exerci
ses. Henry Hanna of Barnesville, made
business trip here last Saturday. ..... Waltor
Howell returned from PENNSYLVANIA weel
before last, bringing with him young bride
May Joy and prosperity attend him through
life is the wish of Walton's many friends.
r. E. PORTER