Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-03-20
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Mr.. JOHN SHARP was thrown from q
load of fodder about a week since, by the
sled tipping to one side, and we regret tC
state that his injuries are of very seri
Gus and painful nature. One of his legs
was entirely disabled, and it is feared that
some of his ribs are fractured, and he
was so severely stunned as to be confined
to his bed. DrS. Cobb and Workman
were called, aed have done all in theil
power TO make him as comfortable as his
injuries will admit. Mr. Sharp is one OF
the influential enterprising men of the
county, and has lalge circle of friends
and acquaintances.
Col. JAKE KEEPLE, the popular hu.
morist, will lecture in the Z. P. church
in this place, on Friday evening, March
ga benefit of the Ladies' Missionary
Society," Those who wish to contribute
10 good cause, and also receive more
| than the worth of their money in genu.
inc fun and amusement, will be sure tC
attend. The whole world is invited. Dc
not forget Col Jake Kemple, of Wheel
ing. Subject, KRANKs.
The little girls surprise party few
evenings since, was very creditable af
| fair, and carried out in the most happy
manner. 1t was gotten up in honor OF
Misses Emma aud DorasW city, two little
girls of pleasant correct department, anG
who have the favorable regard of all who
know them. Every arrangement was
complete and the surprise was pleasant
one to them. A quilt had been pieced by
their young friends, and the patches
were brought in and presented on that
evening. Mrs. Welty provided the very
incest refreshments for the visitors in
the way of candies. cakes and fruits, and
all concerned enjoyed the social occasion
Mr.. Jos. B. RAMAGE, of Ramage's sta
ton. is quite i'll from the effects of rheu.
matism. Mr. B. is one of those enter
prising wide awake farmers, who "nevel
mind the weather so the wind don't
blow"-and little too much exposure tC
the weather may have proved the cause
Of his suffering.
WE are coming Father Abraham, "
forty Thousand more, but little girl baby
has arrived at the house of Mr.. Abram
Gilbert, which is estimated at OUer forty
thousand dollars No wonder he wore
his Sunday hat all last week.
CHARLIE HUFF, a faithful employe of
Of the p. c. & st. l.. Railway Co. has been
run in for repairs. A sprained foot and
ankle is the result of railroad accident.
which might have proved more disas
trous to all concerned.
EVERYBODY so fortunate as to know
Miss Sadie Caldwell, will regret to learn
OF her severe illness. Miss Caldwell is
of lively, pleasant nature, and in society
is among the most popular ladies of the
time. She cannot long be spared from
social life, and all will unite in wishing
for her speedy recovery.
WE do not wish to give Mr.. Lee Down
ing free 'ad.,' but would highly recon :
mend the book for which he is acting as
agent, and as he is young man of re-
fined manners and good education. we
ask for him courteous reception from
the citizens ofthe county.
WE are requested to state that an en-
tertalnment will be given at Fairpoint
school house, on Friday evening, March
2Sth. Effort is being made to have the
occasion prove one of more than usual
interest
The removals from our town during
March, are us follows: Mr.. J. G. Brokaw
and family, to his farm, near New Athens.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Stevens, to Shep-
herdstown, o. All were good citizens
and worthy of the regard of the respecta.
ble portion of the community.
Miss NORA HILLEs zone of Barnesyille's
pretty girls, is visiting relatives in town
MIR. Plummer Peregoy, good clever
fellow and most efficient salesman. has
been rendered and accepted a situation
in first t-class Wheeling dry goods estab
lishment. II