Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-08-28
UNIONTOWN.

a FEW evenings Slnce MISS odud MeTT
ritt was surprised by quite number of
her young friends who gathered in, un-
Iexpectedly to celebrate her birthday, and
very pleasant time was enjoyed by
all concerned. Miss NJ. has the respect
of all who know her.
The picnic of the Uniontown Sabbath
school, which was held at Ridgeways
grove, on Tuesday of last week, was So
cial occasion, fully enjoyed by the pa
irons and friends of Sabbath schools.
| Rev. Slater Brown delivered an excellent
and appropriate address, and was CON-
plimented by IA vote of thanks for his
courtesy and kindness. The table was
beautified by handsome boquet of tiow1
eIs made up by the ladies Of his house,
hold for the occasion, and which was ad-
mired by the many lovers of flowers who
were present The party WAS honored
by the attendance of the MessrS. Stewart
and the ladies, from the vicinity Of st.
Clairsville, and Mr. Warren Baggs and
| wife, Miss Josie Baggs, Miss Magee and
Miss Clayiand, all Of Bridgeport. The
Sabbath school is indebted TO Rev. J. G.
lScouIler, pastor, and Hen. 7. M. Nichol,
Messrs Nathaniel Taylor and Calvin
Pollock, superintendent, for their kind
ness in arranging such d pleasant enter
t.inment to the ladies, who furnished
such a nice dinner, and to Mr. Ridgeway,
the proprietor of the grove, for special
favorS.
WHILE Mr.. David Hays and family
were attending church on Sabbath, some
one entered the loft where the wool was
kept, and stole five or six fieeces. AS Mr..
Hays keeps good stock, the wool of course,
was valuable to him, but he makes this
notice more for the protection of his
neighbors. bf watchfulnesS on their part,
than in hope. of recovering his property.
There is clue, however, which may
lead to the detection of the thief, and
these interested will confer favor by
observing carefully the dealings of sus-
picious persons.
On the fifth anniversary of their wed
ding, which occurred on Thursday last,
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ferguson, of Oak
Dale, were surprised by very large
gathering of friends and neighbors, bear
ing with them as an evidence of their es-
TEEN and good will, some valuable and
useful presents, which, on behalf of the
donors. were presented by Rev. G. S.
Hackett. Mr.. Ferguson called upon Mr.
J. G. Pollock to accept and respond on
their behalf. A dinner Gust such an one
as the ladies of this locality know how
to prepare, and which was one of the
best), was then partaken of, aud the af-
ternoon was most fully enjoyed by all
the guests. None are more worthy of
respect than Mr. and Mrs F., and the
expression of regard, coming as it did
trem the best people of the community,
was one to be highly valued and appreci-
ated,
ANOTHER public social event was the
annual picnic of Mount Hope Sabbath
school, which took place on Saturday
last, and we only regret that want of
space will not permit of a more extended
notice. Mr.. Martin Bell is superintend-
ent, and is assisted in the good work by
an active and efficient band of teachers,
and their school is in flOurishing and
prosperous condition. The courtesy and
kindness of the people of the vicinity
upon that pleasant occasion, is worthy of
the mt st sincere thanks of all who en-
joyed their hospitality.
PERSONAL---VERY.. DR.. Scouller, wife and
daughter of Fair Haven, Ohio. were the
guests Of Rev. J. G. ScOuller, pastor of
Unientown congregation, for perhaps
week, returning home on Wednesday of
last week.-Mr. Robert Dool and wife, of
Iowa, accompanied by their two little
children, 'Gertie' and Hays arrived in
this locality, where they will enjoy few
weeks among relatives and friends; Mrs.
Theresa Dool is the daughter of MrHen
derson Hays of This vicinity. Nc
Clellan. of Wheeling, was the guest of
Miss Mollie Smith, on Monday last
Master Charlie Bethel, this place, spent
a part of his vacation with friends at |
Holloway station.-Mrs. Webster, we are
glad TO learn is improving in health.