Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-12-31
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UNIoNTOWN.

The funeral of Miss Anna Victoria Humphrey,
which took place on Tuesday of last week al 10 A.
NJ, was very impressive one, and attended by a
large eOneOurse of people. Joel Walker acted as
funeral director, and Mr.. Humphrey spared. no
expense in providing for respectable burial. The
following young ladies acted as pall-bearers
Misses Sadie Walker, Maggie Walker, Bessie
Bolon, Bessie Dunbar, May Hicks, Letha Nichols,
Maggie Coup, Sada Boyd, Cornell Lodge. The
services took place in the church. The ministers
present were: Rev. Bradford, of Xenia: Rev. Alex
ander, of New Athens and Rev. Haekett, of
UniOntOwn. The pulpit and pulpit furniture were
draped in black Grape, tied with white ribbons
and were also decorated with evergreens The
choir sang an anthem, and the services were COM
menced by Rev. Bradford He was followed by
Rev. Hackett, who spoke of the life and character
of the deceased, of her patience, and of her high,
pure faith during her sickness and at her death
He was followed by Rev. Alexander, who spoke
briefly but touchingly of the visit he had made of
the scripture reading, and of those things most
fitting for funeral occasion. After another an
them was sung the audience passed by to take the
farewell look ere the body would be consigned to
the tomb Kind. loving hands had prepared the
form for its triumphal journey, and made it beau
tifnl for the grave A handsome eaSket was pro-
vided, and in it was profusion of flowers, loving
tributes from lady friends, After each had passed
by the pallbeareTS took up the casket and the
funeral eOrtege wended its way to the distant
cemetery at KennOn. Brief services were again
held. and while the choir again sang one of the
sweet songs of Zion the body was consigned to its
original dust. The fullest sympathy was extended
of which Mr. II. and family are in every way
worthy, being prompt to respond To any call for
sympathy or generosity. Miss Humphrey Was
about is years of age, of kind, generous nature,
which won her many friends. She was member
of the L. p. church, and lived a life consistant
with her Profession.
A CARD. - We hereby tender our heartfelt
thanks to our many kind friends who administer
ed aid and consolation during the sickness and at
the death of our beloved Vctoria to the ministers
of the gospel who visited her during sickness, and
performed the last solemn rites preceding burial
to all and every one unnamed. Rest assured we
hold your sympathy and service in grateful re-
membrance, and we stand with open heart and
ready hand to tender you or yours sympathy and
help in your hour of need.
ROBERT AND JENNIE HUMPHREY.
Rev. Wilson, of Xenia preached at the U. P
church on Sabbath. He was preceded by Rev.
Bradford of the same city. On the coming Sabbath
heN' EuSdI hehuei sOI' Vi Allegheny, VIII preacn
at this place
reception was given in honor of Jas. B. Hoge,
OF Lorraine, and his handsome young wife, Christ
mas, at the home of his father, B. NJ. Hoge, north
of town.-A nice dinner also at the home of Wm
Taylor, gotten up by Mrs. Maggie Thompson and
Mr.. Taylor in honor of their relatives-As is the
usual custom treat and a nice dinner was given
at the home of Mrs. NJ. J. Caldwell. Mrs. c., with
her own hands manufactured Il useful presents
for her grandchildren.-E had a good
time on Christmas, but were very quiet about it.
Robert Humphrey, who was too sick to attend
the funeral of Miss Victoria, is now better, and
able TO attend to business.
VIII McDon0ugh and sister, of Kennon, spent
Sunday at the home of Robert Humphrey. III.