Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-08-07
UNIONTOWN.

rlan church, at BannO- Bruce, took place
as announced. on the 3lst ult., and very
large congregation of people were in at
tendance. Although every effort was
made to seat the audience, many re-
mained standing, and some could not OBJ
tain access to the building. The church
was beautifully decorated with flowers
by the young people of the locality, and
the music OF the choir WAS of superior
order of excellence. The following per-
SONS composed the choir. which was orr
ganiZed by Mrs. Jennie Blair for the oc-
casion, special invitation having been
extended to her by the committee: Miss
Anna Patterson. Organist; Judge COch-
ran and wife, Mr.. Anderson and his two
sisters, and Mrs. Jennie Blair, all of ST.
Clairsville; the following named ladies
were invited to sing with them: NJ s.
Flora A. Grimes, Miss Sadie Merritt and
Miss Nettie Campbell Ths following
ministers were present: Revs. Milford
Hackett, Weaver, Smith, Day, Alexan
der, and Rev. ]. c. Scouler. of the U. P
church. The sermon was preached by
by Rev. DR.. Alexander. Subject Of dis
course-Psalm S4th verse. LIST: "How
amiable are thy taberLacles Lord God
of Hosts" Spoke of the attractions of
the church; should not be attractive on
account of beauty of architecture. not in
the grandeur or brilliance of the service,
not IN the assembling of the people to-
gether. He discoursed further that it
was the duty of christians to make the
church beautiful as they did their homes;
it was the duty of ministers and people
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tractive, and that it was indeed pleasant
for christians to assemble together, but,
that it should prove attractive-1st, be-
cause the house of God is a witness for
God; I'd, because it is meeting place
with God, &c, SC. After service the
report of the treasurer and building
committee was read. The total cost OF
the building was about $4,000; of this
amount there was an Indebtedness oil
S426; of this amount S31l was collected
from the people present, and the re-
mainder due, 81 WAS assumed by some
of the congregation. The church was
then solemnly dedicated to the service
of God, its founders and supporters
pledging themselves in the sigRt, of God
and the witness of the people, tOsustain
everything needful for its support and
continuance. Space will not admit of
giving notice of the excellent remarks.
fervent supplicatiOns, and solemn ana
appropriate scripture readings Of tht
other ministers present, as We would
much desire to do. The people of that
locality have now u beautiful church, in
a pleasant and commanding location. 1t
was contracted for and erected under
the supervision of Mr.. Lee Vickers, and
the following pers; ms were also employ
ed by him: Masonry-Mr. Wm. HAYS;
painting-W. K. Burgoyne; ;slater-John
I. McGrew; plasteriug Roberts
and son. On the evening of the dedica
ton, Rev. Geo. s. Hackett preached to
large assemblage of people.
A SURPRISE party was gotten up on
the evening of the 1st, in honor Of Miss
Flora A. Grimes. and as a pleasant cele+
bration of her birthday. The young
friends of Miss Grimes esteem her very
highly, and they could thus express their
regard for her and secure for themselves
a pleasant social meeting together. Miss
Grimes is universally admired and re
spected, and none would provo more
worthy. The invitations were extended
10y MI Everett Hays and Miss Retta
Lodge, and about thirty were present.
PERsONAL-Mr. VIM. T. Caldwell and
wife and little daughter Coiena, accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. J.. M. Price, Wis
tied indianapolis. last week, the gentle+
men returning on Thursday. Mrs. Price
remaining week longer, and Mrs. Cald-
al 60 e,;.
months, as they have decided to put
their little daughter, who is weak in
her limbs, under surgical treatment al
the institute ;COlena is a handsome, af
fectionate child, and all will be glad to
learn of her complete restoration ts
Lealth.-"Tau,' the excellent and worthy
correspondent of Saturday News, paid a
brief visit to Cleveland last Week.-Mrs.
Mary McConeha, one of Loydsville's
handsome aud witty young ladies is Wis
iting relatives in this town and vicinity
Mr.. r. j. Baggs and daughter, Miss
JOSIE of Bridgeport, are the guests OF
Mr.. VIM. Royd.-'Squire Lee. of St.
Clairsville.and his little granddaughter,
Mary L. Blair, paid brief visit te the
country last week.-Mr. Tressell. of Pa,
is the guest of bis son-in- law, Mr.. J.Arm
strong; Mis-. A. will accompany him
home, and make short visit.-Mrs.
John Webster. formerly Of Wheeling
township. but now residing near Oak
Dale, is very low, and no hopes are en-
tertained of her recovery. Mrs. Gil
more, of st. ClairsvilIe, accompanied by
her mother, were the guests of Mr.. Jos
Culbertson, recently. H.