Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-05-24
UNIoNToWN.

We have already noted the death of Gilbraith
Gregory. The funeral took place on Thursday
morning last Services at the house conducted by
Revs. Hackett and Todd. The funeral was large
ly attended. A handsome floral harp, with the
words sat rest" was placed on the casket, token
of affection from J. X. Gregory, of Harrisburg.
Pa. Interment at Crabapple cemetery. He was
well known throughout the county, and highly
esteemed for his many good qualities He leaves
a wife and a 17-year-old son, who have the heart
felt sympathy of all who know them.
Among those who came from a distance to at
tend the funeral, were: j. K. Gregory, Harris
burgh, Pa; C. Il. Ritchey, Columbus; Edw. Mes
bitt and wife, and Mrs. Cynthia Campbell, Oak
dale; Mr.. and Mrs. Vankirk, Washington, Pa,
Mr. and Mrs Vankirk, Oakdale.
One of the pleasant social events Of the season
was the marriage of Nathan Heacock, of Alliance,
to Miss Mamie L. Abel. which was consumated at
the home of the BRIDES father. George Abel, Jr.,
near Bruce Station, on Wednesday, the 18th inst.
at II NJ, Rev. Mechlin officiating. About 60 guests
were present to witness the ceremony, which was
very impressive, and varied from the usual con-
ventional style. The responses Wera spo<cn III an
honest, earnast manner by those taking the holy
VOWS. The bride wore a dress Of brown henrietta
CLOTH trimmed with gold braid, with lace tie, and
dressed, and looked very happy. After the cere-
mony and while standing in place. the congratula-
tions of relatives and friends were extended. Din
ner was then announced, and was one of the incest
and best that money and skill could procure, and
to which the guests did ample justice. In addi-
ton to the artistic disposition Of the silver and
China, the table was decorated with flowers, and
presented an attractive and elegant appearance.
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the enjoyment of some excellent music, both
vocal and Instrumental The ladies' kindly acted
as organst and also took part in the singing which
was very enjoyable feature of the occasion, The
presents were numerous and useful, and the ex-
preston of all the guests were for happiness and
prosperity for Mr.. and Mrs, H. They left for their
future home, near Alliance, on Monday. The
thanks Of the guests are due Mr.. and Mrs. Abel
for their generous and pleasant entertainment,
and for their providing an occasion for social in
tercourse and enjoyment.
Much to our regret we were unable to attend
and report in detail the convention of the Womens
Foreign Missionary Society of st. Clairsville Pres
bytery, which met at Crabapple on the 18th and
18th inst. Those present report time Of much
interest Rev. F. G. Coan, OF OrOOmiah, Persia,
lectured to large audience on Wednesday even
ing,
Communion at Bannock church on Sabbath last
Rev. Hackett preached on Friday evening and on
Sabbath evening A special sermon on prayer"
was preached by Rev. Mechlin.
Another little girl baby is added to the house.
hold of w. L. Merritt and wife, and William, as is
usual on such occasions, is feeling happy.
Peter Snedeker has planted one and one-half
acres of ground in tomatoes to be furnished to the
establishment at Flushing.
After the hail storm at Bannock on Friday. Miss
Alma Thompson gathered enough hail to make a
freezer of ice cream, which she sold for 81. H.