Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-23
UNIONTOwN..

MRS. PATTERSON, respected lady of
this vicinity, the wife of Matthew Pat
terson, died on Sabbath evening last. and
the funeral took place on Tuesday at IL
O'Clock; interment at MOrristOwn. The
sympathy of those acquainted in this
locality is extended.
G. W. DAVIS, an industrious and kind
ly natured colored man, had one of his
legs brokeB at the ankle by u horse falli
ing on him on Thursday last. He was
engaged in hauling coal when the acci-
dent occurred, and owing to the inclen-
ent weather there was but little travel
on the road, and Mr.. Davis lay in this
painful situation. with the horse upon
him, for a considerable time before be
was discovered. The General can feel
assured that his friends here regret to
learn of his misfortune.
Miss ANNA Coup. of this town has.
after months of patient toll. completed
for lady in Wheeling, a quilt, which
for beauty of design, richness of color
and artistic needle work. is worthy of
special mention. The design is entirely
new; the pieces are of silk and satin,a and
their colors are blended in such a way
as to form a mosaic of rare beauty.
Many persons have seen it, and express>
ed their admiration, and other orders
aIe expected from parties in the same
city, as the quilt has only to be seen to
be appreciated.
THE directors of the Belmont Co. In
Urinary purchased for the use of that
institution, New Home Sewing Ma
chine; their order was given to j. z.
Harvey, who has had 25 years. sxperi>
ence in the selecting and adjusting of
the better grades of machines.
Mrs. MARY GABLE NoRToN's boy
writes US by his private secretary, to say
that be is not d little lady," as the
types had it, but that he is regular
notwithstanding been born on earth
quake day in the State of Pennsylvania,
and slipped into this locality later on in
life.
PERSONAL---VERY. John 81 Barnett, of
Washington, Pa, delivered an address on
Christian Education. in the U. P.church.
on Sabbath; he is travelling in the inter
est of Washington College.-Mr Laban
Lodge, who has the universal good will
and esteem of all who know him, has
now fully completed his handsome resi-
dence at Bannock. and will enter in the
new year in the full enjoyment of his
new home; it is fine brick structure, con-
structed under his supervision, and eve
Ierything connected with it is first class;
the very many friends of Mr. Lodge re-
joice with him in the completion of his
work, aud wish him and his estimable
wife happy New Year.-Clsrk King. of
East Richland, who was in our commu-
nifty during the sickness of his brother.
iD-law, has returned home.-Rev George
| 5 Iackett has purchased of Mr. T S
Bethel a handsome new sleigh. and is now
only awaiting the arrival of more
snow."-Mr Albert Lynch. of Norris
town, one of the representatives of the
Singer Manufacturing Co. made our
place pleasant visit recently.
SoLoMoN's CORNER.
What is the origin of the phrase. Lit
tie pitchers have long ears?' S.
Ans: Eastern pitchers were made
with ears or hand catchers on each side
of the vessel. to accommodate the hand;
they had to be made as large on the
small pitchers as the large ones. Moral:
The ears of children are rs quick to hear
as those of older persons.
Are National bank notes and silver
certificates legal tender money! r.
Ans. They are not. 81.