Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-06-18
UNIONTOWN.

REV. G. S. HACKErr and wife are not sur
prised by acts Of kindness from the congrega-
tion over which he is pastor, as that is natural
to them; but when. OH last Thursday (Ilth
inst }, one hundred and thirty-fve of his friends
dropped in Unexpectedly upon him, it might be
considered a surprise of the first magnitude.
Recognizing the many social and christian good
qualities of Rev. and Mrs Hackett, the people
of Crabapple congregation and of other congre-
cations, wishing to make some substantial ex-
preston of kindly and appreciative feeling,
| arranged for a meeting on that day, and the
ladies provided an excellent dinner for the oc
casion, which, through the kindness of Mr.
Joseph Lee, was spread in his barn ad Joining
the parsonage grounds. 1t is not necessary to
comment on the neatness of table arrange
ments, or the excellence of the food prepared
as that was noticed and appreciated by all
present. After dinner Mrs. Hackett was pre-
sented with handsome parlor set of elegantly
upholstered and costly chairs; Rev. Hackett
with a nice "study lamp" and glass pitcher
Master "Chi" Hackett with good, quiet shob-
by horse," and the pastors horse was also
furnished with a supply of corn and oats. Rev.
j. L. Weaver, of Morristown, presented the
gifts and Rev. G. S. Hackett responded. A
vote of thanks was rendered Mr.. Lee for the
use of the barn. and to himself and family for
kindly acts of assistance. After prayer the
ceremonies closed. Quite a number of aged
persons were present, as the day was pleasant.
Of parties from distance we noticed Rev. J.
l.. Weaver and wife, and Miss Daisy Weaver,
of Morristown: o. and Mrs. Kirsey Kirk, and
Mrs. Frank CoRrow, of Flushing. There were
also others present whose names we did not
learn. Rev. Hackett and wife are held in the
highest estimation in this community, and the
expression of the people on this occasion was
well deserved. We congratulate the committees,
and all connected with the pleasant occasion,
on their successful management
We regret to have to notice the illness 1fI
Mr.. Henderson Hays, Mrs. Anna Henderson
and Mrs. Bell Hicks of this town and vicinity.
The two last named are seriously ill. Mr.. Il.
is able to be about, but is feeling quite unweA
The "Box SOCIAL" gotten up by the Ladies,
Missionary Society of Crabapple church, STYLED
mission Cleaners" on the lawn at the resi-
dence of Mr.. VIM. Campbell, jr., Friday eve
ming last, was success socially and financially.
The object was to CLEAN some money and was
carried out in this wise. Each lady put p
lunch for two in a box; the boxes were num-
bered and sold, and the gentlemen purchaser
found the name OF his partner in the box Then
there was ice cream and lemonade and music
besides. The ladies sent off for new moor,
but it did net seem to work we'll. Your cor
respondent was there, purchased a box and
secured for partner-One of the prettiest and
best missionaries in the whole band. He ate
up all the nice things she had prepared, licked
the box lid, wiped off his chin, and pledged
himself to abstain from "cussin' and swearin',
from beer, and cards, and tobacco; then, after
contributing two cents, to buy one of the ladies
of "Barriboo Ia Cha" a new summer dolman
he was dismissed without the bendictiOn. Ii
you want to convert the he-then, send out
plenty of pretty girls with lunch boxes.
A BIRTHDAY PARTY in honor of Mrs NJ. J.
Caldwell, took place at her residence near
Bruce station, on Thursday last We have not
learned the particulars. but her many friends
here extend their congratulations, and know
that the gifts were elegant and appropriate and
the occasion pleasant one.
By REQUEST we announce a strawberry and
ice cream festival. to be held on the lawn at the
residence of Mr.. Luther Price, on this Thurs
day evening, 18th, at 7:30 o'clock. The public
is respectfully solicited to attend and author
lied to extend this invitation Proceeds for
the benefit of the U. P. church. A "parlor
grand" piano has been brought out from the
CITY anu one Vi Ihe oest pianls's III the city mas
consented to be present. This will be treat
TO all lovers of good music.
Mr.. BUCHANAN and wife, of West Va, paid
their relatives here brief visit, and were at
church in town on Sabbath. Mrs. B. was
formerly Miss Amanda Armstrong, of this
vicinity. She is pleased with her new home
and is looking we'll.
We are requested to announce a strawberry
and ice cream festival at Bannock church on
Wednesday evening, oath inst. ALI are re-
spectfully invited. H.