Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-03-14
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS,
UNIONTOMN

Among the welcome visitors TO this
locality last week was Mr. George Sharp.
of Springfield, o., who paid brief Wis
it to relatives and friends in the old
home neighborhood. Mr.. Sharp, as A
former citizen of our township, was
highly esteemed, and carried with him
to his new home the best wishes of the
entire community.
Mr.. Owen Hoover, owing to severe
sickness, was forced to close his winter
term of school here a few days before its
expiration. We are glad to state that
he has now recovered, and will teach
again on liberal salary, such as his at
tainments and qualifications Justify.
Sickness has prevailed to an alarming
extent during the winter, and mumps
reigned supreme. Mr.. John Wilson, of
the Grade, was forced to close his school
last week on account of mumps. So
many have been i'll that personal men,
ton was not made owing to lack of
space.
The young folks enjoyed nice party
which was recently given at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Lee. Miss Anna
and her brothers received their guests
in the most cordial and hospitable man
ner, and nothing was lacking for their
enjoyment. A nice supper was provided
and music and dancing was the amuse-
ment of the f1eeting hours. 1t is report
ed as one of the largest parties of the
season. Many were present from dis
tance.
The many friends of Miss Hattie Nc
Pherson, formerly of this township, late
of Furbey, Kans., will be interested to
learn of her marriage, which took place
on February 9th, to Mr.. Louis COberly,
a young and prosperous farmer of that
vicinity, the marriage being cOnsumma-
ted at the home of the bride. Miss
Hattie was handsome, intelligent, and
good girl, and a member of one of
Wheeling townships most respectable
families, and her many friends here ex-
tend congratulations, and wish for her
and her worthy husband many long
years of welded prosperity and happi-
piness.
Messrs. Laban and Abner Lodge, John
and p B. Caldwell, Mahlon Nichols and
John D. Hays, were among our worthy
representatives at Washington City dur
ing the Inauguration. Mr.. Hays informs
your correspondent that notwithstand-
ing the disagreeable weather there was
much to enjoy, and he gave an intelli-
gent and interesting account OF incl
dents and places concerning the festive
occasion. Mr.. John Caldwell attended
the inaugural ball, just to see how it was
done.
"Elixir of Dates yeare l, Feb.
22d, Nov. 9th, March 4th. 'To be well
shaken before taken" Good for mental
and political constipation.
| Rev. Wilson, agent for Forke'S Col
lege, Kans., preached an acceptable SER
mon at the L. p. Churth here on Sab
bath. Rev. W. believes that in time the
air will be navigated swiftly and safely.
His Scripture proof was Isaiah LX, s.:
"And ye shall fly as doves to your win
dows." His discourse was very inter-
eSting.
Church people, and especially mem
bers of the United Presbyterian Church,
congratulate their st. Clairsville breth-
rem on the completion and dedfcatlon
of their new church. Very many Of
them believe that the good people of st.
CIairsviIle made no mistake when they
omitted to make provision for the me-
chanical praise-service, and they honor
DR.. Balph and his congregation for the
stand which they have taken in the
matter in controversy.
A little daughter OF Mr.. Geo. Barnes
was severely burned on the hand and
arm by falling against the bars of the
grate.-Mr. John Mcpherson, of Kans.,
formerly of this township, who has been
afflicted with cancer on the lip is now
under treatment that promises to effect
a cure, and his condition is much i'm
proved.=Messrs. Barnes and McDaniels
have removed their feather renovating
machinery to Morristown.=The little
boy who told his father that March I'd
was damp peculiar morning, is now
able to be about, but takes meals stand
ing. H.