Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-03-27

One of our citizens remarked last week
that this was splendid weather to "farIn
by the tireside.' The grangers have had
ample experience in this mode of farm
ing this winter, and are now anxious to
see spring set In, 80 they can commence
work in full earnest.
Although the winter has been unusu-
ally severe, the crop prospects of our
township are very favorable. The fruit
was thought to be all killed, but d close
examination reveals the fact that the
prospect is very good for an abundant
crop of apples, pears and plums, and Il
good showing for all kinds of small
fruit.
Squire James H. Cope had the honor
one day last week of officiating at the
marriage of George Sparksman and Jen-
ME Wren (both colored.) After the
ceremony was performed, the groom in
quired what the fee was; the Squire
Informed him two dollars. He hesitated
moment, and then said he would 'au
thoriZe" it to nim next week.
For the past few weeks the general
topic of discussion has been the propo-
sition of changing the place of voting in
this township. Some propose to change
it to Barton, and another proposition is
to establish a voting precinct at May
nard and allow the east end of the town
ship to still vote at Pennington.
A large force of men are at work on
the c., l.. & w. Railroad, laying steel
rails from the St. Clairsville Junction to
Bridgeport.
The Fogg-Sid well marriage ceremony
was performed last Wednesday at the
Friends church in the village of Cole
rain in the presence of d large number
of invited guests.
Mr.. Henry Edwards. the venerable
shoemaker of this township, sold his
house and lot near Maynard to Samuel
Kuhn. For the past fifty years he has
been engaged in making and mending
shoes for this community. He and bis
good iwife will move to Waffle's Mills,
in Harrison county. They are both ex-
cellent citizens, and worthy of the re-
gard of the community.
Mr.. James Moore, of near MAYNARD,
sold his farm to VIM. Bowe. He will
move to Fairview to take charge of his
uncles farm. He is highly respected
citizen. aud his many friends regret O
learn of his departure.
Mr., W. s. Taggart, of Barton, has con-
tracted for a new residence; he will
have his present residence converted
into large store room.
Mr.. William Crymble, of Barton, sold
his store to Mr.. w. 5. Taggart, who after
wards sold it to Mr.. John Anderson, of
| near ST Clajrsyilia
The citizens of New Pittsburgh have
organized IA union Sabbath School. The
attendance is quite large; there is a
good opening at that place for some re-
ligious denomination to organize q
church. A majority of the citizens be
long to the M. E. church.
We regret to record the death of Mrs
Katie NewiiD, estimable wife of William
Newin, which occurred last FRIDAY
Her funeral occurred Sabbath afternoon
She had been in feeble health for severa
years. By her death happy circle ha:
been broken, but oh! let us eioice tina
there is time in the sweet by and b,
when we may join our loved ohes again
In land that knows no change.
"Oh, think that all her pains are fled
Her tolls an sorrows closed forever.
While He whose blood for man was she
Has placed upon your darling's head
A crown that fadeth never"
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