Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-11-09
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event. and one worthy Of special notice,
owing he high social staudineGf the
parties concerned, WAS the joinia. hands
in matriuonv Of j. G. Workman, n. D.,
late of Columbus, o.. and Miss .iennle
NJ, the handsome, witty and accomplish
ed daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. JUnn l..
Grimes. of this vicinity. The marriage
was solemniZed at the home of the
bride on the morning of Thursday, Nov.
2, at 10 O'Clock, by Rev. !. q. Lyle, OF the
| Third Presbyterian Churcu, Wheeling.
The beautiful morning contributed in
rendering the occasion one of brightness
and good cheer, and all lOnked forward
to the joyful consummation. VIM. L..
Merritt, ESP, of1iciated as groomsman,
and Miss Eloise Mckee. as bridesmaid.
The bride wore IL handsome dress of
terra-cUtta, surah satin, and Miss Me-
kee one of black satin, "ratlimus." The
gentlemen were attired in the eonven
tional wedding costume. 1T the dssig-
mated honr.. Miss Retta Lodge played a
wedding march. and the party passed
iIltothe parlor, and under that popular
emblem of good luck, floral horseshoe,
taking their places upon the floor. I'm
medlately after the ceremony, which
was more than usually impressive, the
happy couple received the congIatula-
tions OF their friends. The table was
decorated with choice flowers, and the
hand of neatness and refined taste was
displayed III lis arrangement. The din
ner was excellent and abundant, and no
pains or expense were spared to make
it feast worthy the occasion. Space
will not permit us to ennmerate the
presents, but we could not fail TO pei
ceive that they were numerous, elegant,
and appropriate. About fifty guests
were present, and their intercourse was
exceedingly pleasant and cordial Those
from distance were-Mrs. Lyle, wife
of Rev. J. G. Lyle, Wheeling, and Miss
Marshall. of Nj. Pleasant, O. When the
bridal party were ready for their jour
ney,. Mrs. w. seated herself 1T the organ,
and as favor 10 her guests gave for
them an expressive rendering of tine
beautiful music of "The Maiden'S Pray
er." The g0od-byes were then spo-.
ken, and AS they sped away, the lucky
slipper, winged with friendly wishes and
kind regard, tioated through the air.
The newly welded pair took the I :35
train east, at Bruce station, and viii al
so visit at Columbus and Cincinnati, ere
they return. DR.. Workman is a young
man of professional ability, sterling in
tegrlty, and true moral and social
worth. Miss Grimes was representa-
tive of one of our most respected and
christian families, and was noted for
her good qualities of mind and heart
therefore this marriage cannot fail to
prove happy one, and the event will be
recorded by all concerned in their book
of pleasant memories -
MORE GIRLS IN THE wORLD.-Con-
gratulations now in order at the house
of Mr.. John and Mrs. Ida Thompson. A
handsome little girl baby brightens their
home and gladdens their hearts. Shake
hands all round.
TIE CHICAGO HUNTING PARTY, which
was in camp at the head of the Ocontol
River, in Wisconsin, broke camp, and
Mr.. Lee returned home last week, bring
ing with him deer and a pair. of ant
lers. The company was composed of
eight persons, six of whom took active
part, and they report the killing of %
deer. Of these Mr. Lee had the honor
of shooting three, while on the run. Of
the dogs taken out by him, "Old King"
is in possession of Lace Duncan, of
Oconto. a professional hunter, and
Lead" in possession of Mr. John Oliver,
of Chicago. Mr.. Lee kindly sent por-
tion of venison TO his neighbors, and
although they had been eating dear
meat all summer, it was highly relished
and thanks returned for his kindness.
SPORTING MEN will be interested in
learning that w. V. Kilgore. Esq, sold
his fast trotting mare kitty Wells" toll
GAINESVILLE parties last week, realizing
IA handsome sum of money by the sale. 4
A FEW of the many friends of Miss
Ida aud Mr.. Everett Hays gathered by
invitation at their home few evenings
since, and pleasant social time was the |
result. I
\ Mr.. AND Mrs. VIM. ABEL celebrated
their tin wedding last week, and a good |
dinner and reported good time gener-
ally was the result. In the way of tin
ware the presents were abundant. and |
it was rumored that Will was presented |
with tin shirt, but as he don't hunt
for the towel after washing his face,and
rs his countenance is only dried to the |
top of his cheek bones, the story is ac- |
credited to some lying newspaper man,
and that the shifting contributed was
the best of muslin, as was also the cali
co presented to Mrs. Abel. both in dress
and piece goods. Mr.. and Mrs. Abel are
neighborly citizens, and as
such are held in high estimation.
A SALE of the personal property of
the late DR.. John Campbell took place
on Saturday last. |
soLoMoN's CORNER.
In answer to Dart" would say that |
the President and Vice President hold |
their Office ONLY by virtue of the elec
tive franchise, and as the Vice President |
takes the place of the President in case |
of removal he acts in capacity of VICE |
PRESIDENT, fulfilling the duties of Pres |
ident of the U. S. In case of the removal |
of both President and Vice President, |
the President pro tenn. of the Senate acts |
as President, and in case of his inability;l
the Speaker of the House.
2d-The salary of the President pro |
tenn of the SeGate is 5000 per annum.
H.
PROF. PROCTOR is still frightening |
the creduleus and superstitious with his |
predictions of a collision between the |
comet and the sun, by which SO much |
heat will be generated that all life on |