Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-08-28
UNIONTOWN.

Mrs Jane Snedeher, whose illness was
noticed in last issue, died on Wednesday
oflast week, and her funeral took place
on Friday at , o'clock P. M-Mr. B. II.
Johnston funeral director. The funeral
services were conducted at the BannOck
Presbyterian Church by Rev. Mechlin,
pastor, assisted by Rev. w. F. Johnson,
of the L. p. Church. Revs. Milford and
Hackett were unable to be present. No
expense was spared by Mr.. Snedeker to
make fitting and respectable preparation
for the burial; handsome caSket was
provided, and the lady neighbors and
friends of the deceased contributed an
abundance of beautiful flowers. The Sc
lections for the praise service were most
ly made by the friends. The choir was
led by Mr.. L. c. Price, and Miss BERTHE
Taylor acted as organist. The church
was filled with people, and large num-
Der followed to the grave at Crab Apple
Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Snedeker were
for many years members of the cOngrega-
tion of Crab Apple, until their removal
to Bannock, when they connected with
the Church at that place. Mrs. Snedeker
had the esteem of all who knew her, and
her life was that of an earnest, consist
ent Christian. She enjoyed about 40
years of married life Her husband,
daughter, and relatives have the Sympa-
| thy of their many friends.
Mr. James Bentley, of Bruce, deals
| largely in grain, and on Monday last re-
ceived large amount at Bruce Station.
Good wheat is bringing 50 cents per
| bushel
A few days since mabel" nice little
girl, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. L..
Price, jumped from the hammock in
which she was swinging, to the ground,
and falling, broke and dislOcated the
bone of her left arm at the elbow. DIR.
Workman was called, and finding the in
| jury to be serious one, sent for the as
sistance of DR.. Hobson, of Flushing, and
after the operation the little sufferer was
made as comfortable as possible, and
seems to be in a favorable condition for
recovery from the injury. The many
friends of little Mabel are sorry to learn
of her misfortune.
We are indebted to L. n. BOnham for
complimentary tickets to State Fair, to
J. H. Denham, Esq, for complimentary
to Farmers Home Picnic, and to an un-
known friend at FairpOint for copies of
the Christian CynOslCFe, all of which we
acknowledge with thanks.
Mrs. Mary Maughlin, wife of Rev. J.
S. Maughfin, of Onaway City, Iowa, is
making visit among old friends and ac-
quaintances in this locality; many years
ago she was resident and is most favor
ably remembered as lady of refinement
and mental culture; she, with her hus-
band, had been making a pleasant tour
in Eastern States and cities, and stopped
| off to be warmly welcomed by her former
| friends.-The Rev. G. S. Hackett has so
| far recovered from his recent illness as
| to be able to attend church on Sabbath,
but not to preach, Rev. James Day, of
New Athens, supplying from his pulpit
on that occasion; during the eight or
nine years of his pastorate he has not
missed a sevice on account of sickness.
Mr.. VIM. Dunbar has been quite un-
we'll for number of days past.-Mr.
John Caldwell, Land Appraiser for this
township, is Wan of good judgment,
and endeavOred to give an honest and
equitable valuation.-The UniontOwn
Cornet Band gave serenade in honor of
Mrs. Rose Lee, her niece, Miss McPher-
son, and Miss Mary RObrecht, on Satur-
day evening last; a nice supper was serv-
ed by Mrs. Lee, and pleasant time was
| the result-In last weeks personals
read Miss Boyd" instead of as printed.