Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-16
SHEEP CLAIMS.
Claims were presented for sheep killed
by dogs and allowed as follows:
GAINESVILLE.

The town just at present is, socially, dull
Very few visitors are among US, and our peO-
PIE are all so busy getting ready for Christ
mas" that they have little time ior gaiety
Business, however, is better than it has been
for some time, and the holiday season gives
promise Of being buster one than for several
years past. To look ut the contents of some
of the show windows, is to set every one
wishing they had ''lots of money" and GER
tainly the town = pas never seen Prettier line
of holiday goods of all descriptions than is
shown by our different stores this winter.
Communion services were held at the Pres
byteIian church, Sabbath day Rev. j. D. Mof-
fatt, D. D., President OF Washington and JEFF
ferson college, assisted the pastor, Rev. J. L.
Reed, in conducting the services, which were
very appropriate and impressive, and very
largely attended.
The Sons of Veterans are to present the
drama, "Nevada," at City Hall, Friday even
ing. The entertainment will no doubt prove a
success, as some of our best local talent are in
| the cast.
Last Wednesday evening the Al. Fields
ministrels showed here TO a crowded house.
| They are above the average run of ministries
and though some of their jokes were the old
"standbys," they managed to keep the audience
on the grin.
Col. J. NJ. Lewis spent Saturday in Newark
on business for the Window Glass Works.
Architect Brown, of Newark, is home on a
visit, and viii probably remain until after
Christmas.
Mrs. Lucinda Kiefer, of Baldwin City, Kas.,
is visiting her twin sister, Mrs. Jno. McKeever,
of Arch street
Samuel B. Piper, ex-postmaster, will open
an insurance office about the first of January.
| No doubt he will prove successful insurance
| man.
Elmer McKeever returned last Tuesday from
a weeks business trip TO Pittsburgh, where he
went TO purchase his holiday goods. He was
happy in his selections for his jewelry Bohe-
mian glass, and fine porcelain are beautiful.
J. N. Alspack returned last week after an
absence Of about month, and is once more
| in his old quarters at the Albert House.
Mrs. John 7. Hunt and daughter Mollie, of
Church street, are spending several weeks
with Philapelphia relatives.
Sherif-elect O. E. Foulke was in town last
week In view of the fact that John Shuttle
worth, of Bellaire, declines the chief deputy
ship, our jolly policeman, James Renner, still
has lingering hope of obtaining the position.
Jim would doubtless make good deputy,
School is in prosperous condition, and the
attendance very full for this time of the year
Last Monday marked a new era in the school
life of Barnesville, as, on that day, the colored
schools were placed in the same building with
the white pupils, though occupying room to
themselves. The move was made quietly, and
occasions very little talk or excitement.
Mr.. Cassels of No. 10 was sick several davs
last week, but is now able to be in school again.
Prof Peck was in St. Clairsvile Saturday,
attending the county examinations.
Rheumatism has been affecting our mail
carrier, D. B. Edison, for the last two weeks,
but he resumed his duties Monday. Plummer
Lyle has also been suffering from the same
| cause.
Mrs. E F. Swan has been quite sick for the
past ten days with stomach trouble, but is now
slowly improving. SEMUEL.