Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-01-12
GLENCOE.

The appearance of THE CHRONICLE
in its new dress drew forth much praise
from its readers here 1t is without
doubt the leading paper Of the county.
May 1t continue to prosper and grow
better and better
/ Rev. Martin, of West Virginia, spent
several days here last week, the guest of
his son John.
Th: creeks were booming Saturday
and Sunday, the result of the fine rain,
which brought smiles to the faces of
many friends.
Rev. J. +. HisSom. who assisted in the
late revival here, is now doing good
work at Darlington, Monroe county. We
understand that there have been over
sixty conversions, and the church is too
small to hold the crowds that are at
tracted to the meetings. Mr.. Hissom's
many friends here will be pleased to
hear of his great success in his native
county.
Harry Bower, son Of Thomas Bower,
who has been in Nebraska for the last
hree years, walked into his fathers
store few days ago, and asked for
something to eat, and while the father
was getting him some crackers Harry
was recognized by his uncle Add. Har-
~ was quite young when he went to
the West, and is now a fine looking
young man. He will remain with his
parents here until spring will then
return to his uncle's in Nebraska.
The Glencoe literary society will meet
Friday night of this week. Question
for discussion: "Resolved, That the
Government should own all railroads
and telegraph lines;" debaters- -afirma-
tive, V. NJ. Fulton, James Hogan; mega
tive, S. \. Bower and W. R. DuttOn.
The paper will be read by 5: W. Ault.
This will be the regular night for the
| election o? officers, hence there should be
full attendance of members
Last Wednesday night there was
very pleasant party and oyster supper at
the residence of Mr.. Sley, one mile north
of town. There were about sixteen
couples present, and the evening was
spent in social conversation and innO-
Hocent amusements. The supper was
first-class in every particular, and passed
off pleasantly under the supervision of
Miss J. Knox.
There is nothing new about the Stitt
oil well; it is still boarded up, and will
likely remain so until spring. All the
operators have left but two, and thet
put in large portion of their time in
Glencoe, holding down store boxes, and
relating their experience in the Pennsyl-
vania and West Virginia oil fields, and
they always have an attentive audience,
too.
The Fairview literary society held
very interesting meeting ON Tuesday
night of last week. The night of meet
ing was changed to Friday nights, and
the next session will be held on the eve
ming of the Goth inst.
W. o. S. Piper took in the AIikado at
the Elysian Theater, Bellaire, last week.
He was well pleased with the Three
I4lIGfe MdlQS from ScnOOl.
Mr.. John Ogilbee is preparing to build
new wagon shop near his residence, in
the upper end of town.
The young people of Oak Ridge dis
trict have organized literary society,
and meet at private residences.
There will be preaching at the church
next Sunday at the usual hour.
We understand that the late John ".
Campbell had his life insured for q hand
some sum, and his mother will receive
the money.
Mr.. Oliver Porterfield, of Centerville,
who is attending the Buchanan Busi-
ness Institute, at HOpedale, spent a por-
tion of his vacation in this vicinity. Mr.
p. is well pleased with the school, and
recommends it to all young persons who
desire good business education.
Last Saturday evening the young peo-
pie Of our town held very pleasant
party at the residence of Mr. ."Teter"
Higgins.
Mr.. NJ. S. Sutton is considerable bet /
ter, and if he has no backset will be |
about in short time.
Miss Rena Homer, of MorriStown,
spent Friday and Saturday with her sis
ter, Mrs, John W. Ogilbee, af this place
The skating rink has been re-opened.
and you can now skate to'your hearts
content for the sum of one nickel
Miss Ida Henry, who has been attend
ing school at Pleasant Valley, has re-
turned to her home here.
Mr.. Dixon King visited his brother
George, of the National Stocltman, Pitts
burgh, a few days since George is well
pleased with his situation.
Miss Mary Ogilbee is home from a
weeks visit with friends in Morristown.
Some time ago we stated that Alfred
McMahan had rented farm in Monroe
county, and would move there in the
spring. Mr.. McMahan informs US that
it is mistake; he has not rented farm
and has no intention of moy-
ing.
Glencoe should have g. A. r. Post.
There are enough soldiers in the town
and vicinity. to form the organization.
The matter should be looked after, and
if possible, a Post formed.
A number Of cur farmers will attend
the Farmers Institute week after next
COMMISSIONERS DOINGS.
January session, 1888. Present, Com
Messrs. Norris Cope, W. j.
Berry and John c. Israel. The official