Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-11-02
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Il SEhIOUS ACClDENT OCCuTT6Q Wnil6
the workmen were engaged in roofing
the Presbyterian church last week.
They prepared the long strips or sheets
of tin on the ground ready for joining,
and then carried them to the top of the
building. These strips extended the
whole width of the roof, and wero car
ried up by three persons. Mr.. White
carried the first end, and was half way
up the rafters. Mr.. PAUL at center, was
just stepping on the caves, and Mr. Nc
Grew was about half way up the ladder,
bearing the other end of the strip. The
ladder suddenly broke, and the three
men were precipitated to the ground.
Mr.. McGrew fell upon pile of shingles
and escaped uninjured; Mr.. PAUL fell
head downward, but fortunately struck
the body of McGrew, and suffered only
slight injury. Mr.. White lit upon his
feet, but was so badly Jared and shaken
that he had to be hauled home. Their
escape from death was surely providen-
tial.
Miss GABLE gave one of Eer charac-
teristic entertainments here few eve
nings since, which was well received.
Her audience was appreciative and or
derly, and was composed of our best cit
liens. As tastes differ. the nature of
the selections have much to do with the
manner in which they are enjoyed, but
all concur in saying that the entertain
ment was "a pleasing one, and as an
honor to Miss Gable she was presented
with quite number of handsome bo-
quets, made up in the most tasteful man
ner by some of the young ladies.
THOSE who attend the sale adver
tised by Mr.. John Dunbar, on the Sth
inst, will find it to their, advantage if
they wish to purchase stock and goods
of the best quality, as Mr.. d. keeps that
kind, and will sell the same to you at
your own price. Don't forget the day.
TrDTNGs of the death of Rev. DR.. John
stOn were received here with profound
sorrow. Through the long years he was
our friend, always true, always kind,
always pleasant. When we joined the
army he was the first to greet us-when
wemarchedsaway he pressed our hand
with a prayer and blessing when We
suffered from painful wounds he opened
both home and heart in sympathy.
Could we forget him? Never. Pure
hearted "Man of God" hail and farewell.
Mr.. WIN. MCCRACKEN. an aged and
esteemed citizen of Wheeling township,
is, we are rejoiced to say, much improv-
ed in health, and is in the enjoyment
ef his faculties in wonderful degree
for one advanced in years. Although
confined to the house, he occupies the
time in reading, and it is a pleasure to
converse with him on the leading topics
Of the day.
Mr.. CYRUS CAMPBELL has much i'm
proved the appearance of his fine brick
dwelling house, by taking away the old
style porch, and substituting a new pi-
azZa.
WE failed to be apprised of the death
of Mrs. NJ. j. Pollock in time for last
issue. The funeral took place on Thurs
day last. Rev. T. J. Milford read from
John xi chapter, words illustrative of
Christ's sympathy--then spoke briefly
but truthfully concerning the Christian
life and character of the deceased. He
was followed in prayer by Rev. II. Al.
exander. The body was inclosed in a
beautiful casket, furnished by Mr.. B. r.
Johnston. Upon the casket lay wreath
composed of white flowers and ever
COho. "A iOHB iiO vi II lCHuo anu utlRu"
bors passed slowly by to pay parting
tribute of respect. and take the last look
upon the features of one whom they
knew so well. Then large concourse
of people followed sadly to the grave.
The good deeds of Mrs. Pollock were
like the silent dews of Heaven-her
christian building was like the building
Of the ocean reefs of coral-quiet, cease
less, and enduring; her works praise Der
IN the gates; she hath laid up. treasures
in Heaven, and gone thither to enjoy |
hem.
Mr.. HUGH SMITH, of Oakland, Cali
'ornia, son of MIR. and Mrs. John Smith,
If this town, is patron of THE CHRON-
Gle, and has recently celebrated his
:rystal wedding in the most happy man.
Ter. Those who patronize THE CHoN-