Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-02-22
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Time was when il were an agreeable past
time to jot down few items of local interest
for the paper, being alike source OF pleasure
to their readers; but the present popular prac>
tice, especially in so called society Journals
particularly, of rehashing all the silly gossip
of the neighborhood as an exhibition of the
smartness of the scribbler, is the most disgust.
ing feature of the present day in our family
papers. How often it is that whole string
of stuff is dished up describing, in way, the
splendid architecture of Mr. Hogg's pig pen,
or the smack some fellow gave Sally on the
mouth, going from singing school, or the
pathological condition of the corns on Lydia
Pinkhman's toes, or the magnificent dirnen-
sions of the wart on Mrs. Van Buren's nose.
This is called society news, and is popular
But isn't it ineffably disgusting? 1t surely
should be excluded by every newspaper.
The Etna Mill was off for a few DAYS on
account of the persistent high water obstruct-
ing the boiler supply-the supply pipes being
submerged. -.i - s4ts- . ''i'. -
The recent rise in the river was not, by two
feet, as high as the former one, though more
water was anticipated. One popularity was,
after il had reached its highest, it remained
steady at that point for nearly two DAYS; but
now, Monday, the great river is dashing on.
ward to the sea, falling rapidly.
The mails during the past two weeks have
been very irregular, owing to high waters, but
now are getting somewhat untangled.
Our new west end school>house is SO far
finished as to be occupied generally. It is one
of the finest structures in the county, and is
a credit to the town, and the school under the
efficient management OF Prof. Or, will prove
a great addition to our educational interests.
We are glad to know, personally, that the
good judgment of Prof. Hitchcock, of St.
Clairsville, highly .commends our superinten.
dent and our buildings. Ga
A. 81. Baggs, for years the manager of the
La Belle Glass Co., died on Friday last, of
consumption, and was buried on Sabbath at
Greenwood cemetery, under the impressive
ceremonies of the Masohs, of which be was a
member. He was also member of the
Knights of Pythias and other secret organizs.
tions, representatives of which turned out
largely to his funeral We are glad to know
that by judicious life-assurances he left bis
family quite comfortable.
R. K. McConnaughey, one of our popular
druggists has gone ona western prospecting
tour; while North West, our efficient drug
gist, formerly withsJo. West, and recently of
the far west, has accepted position with the
popular drug firm Of Wells q Dent, -. :
| The many time-tried friends of Alex. Bran.
II um, will be panied to learn of his extreme
ILLNESS. A heavy cold, contracted a month
since with all its deleterious influences, has
well nigh riven the old oak, and for the past
week his case has been extremely critical; but
we are glad to say that, on Monday, the
promise of his recovery has been greatly
Frightened, though he is strictly confined TO
his bed, and great sufferer.
The air is becoming thick with rumors of
suits against certain parties who solicited
stock for the c., T. V. 8 w. R'y, claiming
fraud in representing the road to be out Of
debt, while in fact is was deeply involved. II
begun a lively time may be anticipated.
On last Thursday evening very delightfuI
Ievent occurred at the house of our good frieni /,
Uncle John Woods and his: excellent wife
being the occasion of the marriage of Miss
Annie Woods, their daughter, TO Jesse Lit,en
The ceremony was performed by Rev. N. @.
orthingtoD, after which the invited guests
partook of a most sumptuous supper, and the
evening passed in delightful intercourse The,
! nextday the hospitable houseof VIM. Thomas
the home of MIR. Litten, was thrown open to
a large number of invited guests, who ioiped
congratulations and extended heartiest good
wishes for the young couple, eud prayed that
their matrimonial bark may eyer be freipbted
with life's choicest blessings Bon voyage.
young friends. gas h1F atT61"a' 71T-ee'
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