Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-07-12
RED CLOUD.
UNIONTOWN.

a surprise party in honor of Mr.. Ir;
l.. Nichols was gotten up, and abou
one bundled of his old friends and neigh
bOrS assembled ON Saturday evening a
his mothers house. The ladies had pro
vided nice supper which was fully en-
Joyed, and social communion and goo(
fellowship prevailed. A purse of SI1 Al
was contributed by the gentlemen pres
ent to Mr.. Nichols for the purchase o.
an office chair, as reminder of thei
friendly regard. The esteem in which
he is held is deserving, and all wish fol
him a prosperous and happy future il
his far-off Western home.
A new sheep barn belonging to Mr.
James Price was struck by lightning
and considerably damaged during the
storm on Sabbath evening.
Mrs. Naomi YarnelI of Dell ROv. O..
is paying a visit to friends at this place
where she resided for many years, and
employed herself at weaving. She was
noted for her Industrious habits and
generous kindly nature.
Mr.. John Rodgers for many wears q
resident of this town, late of Brilliant
o., died at his home in that place, on
the morning of July 9TH, at 6 O'Clock
from disorders incident to age" He
was born in Ohio county, Va, in 1907
and was married to Miss Elizabeth Nc
Mlllen of Jefferson county, in 1884. Mr..
Rodgers was so faYOrably known in this
county that comment is unnecessary; he
mad the esteem of all who knew him,
and was regarded as one of our best cit
lzenS. He followed the trade of saddler
until his removal to his new home at
brilliant. For the daughter, Miss Maria
L. Rodgers, and his two sons, Mr.. H, of
Brilliant, and James NJ, of Wellsburg,
the people of this town and vicinity ex-
press their heartfelt, earnest sympathy.
A serious accident occurred at the
large saw mill of Mr.. James Oler last
week. The loggers were cutting a tree
which broke off, and swaying to one side
fell upon yoke of oxen, crushing them
to the ground. The teamster. with four
horses, narrowly escaped injury.
The officials of the St. Clairsville and
Northern Railroad will be gratified to
know that the public appreciate their
efforts to contribute to the convenience
and comfort of their passengers. On
the Fourth quite number were carried.
and all were pleased with their trip. The
new coach was a prominent feature of
the excursion. Conductor Savage. of
the main line, took the fares, and Engi-
neer Wright was at the throttle.
Rev. &. S. Hackett will preach at
UniOntOwn on next Sabbath, at 4 O'Clock
P. NJ. Sabbath school at 3 P. M. Rev.
j. Giffin, returned Missionary from
Egypt, will preach on the following Sab
bath at II A. NJ
Mrs. Amanda Buchanan of Virginia.
accompanied by her two children. paid a
visit to her brother. Mr. John Armstrong.
and other relatives, returning home last
week.
Mr.. Lyle Tannehill, who has been So
Journlng in Kansas for the past three
years, has returned to Ohio for a visit.
He is one of those lively good fellows.
who try to enjoy life, and keep others in
a good humor.
Mr.. Joseph Bell teaches a class of
young ladies in the Sabbath school at
Crab Apple. Residing p miles from
church, he has not been late nor missed
day in the past ten years except one.
and that was to attend the funeral of a
neighbOr. H