Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-06-03

Sldney, w., as superintendent OF
schools at that pace, returned to his
home in Belpre. where ne will spend
his summer vacation.
The 18th anniversary of the Ladies
AID Society of the Belpre Congrega-
tional church was held yesterday af-
ternoon in the church parlors. Mrs.
VIM. Armstrong read an interesting
paper, giving history of the society
from its organization, Officers for
the ensuing year were elected as fol-
lows. President, Mrs 4. W. Jackson; I;
Vice President Mrs. II. A. Glazier;
Secretary, Mr.. j. B. Waterman and
Treasurer Miss Helen Price. After
business had been transacted refresh
ments were served and a general good
time was had by those present.
Will L. McMorris, who has posi-
tlon with the Penna. Ry. Co., at Pitts
burg, is expected to arrive in Belpre
tomorrow evening for short visit
with his relatives and friends. Mrs.
McMorrls, who has been here for sew
eral days, will not return home with
her husband, but will prolong her visit
Mrs. l.. p. Hale, who was called to
Slstersville on Tuesday, on account of
the illness of her brother, e. A. Dan
iels, returned yesterday and reports
her brother as being better.
Arthur Stone, of Pittsburg, came to
Belpre yesterday on matters of bust
ness and to see his many Belpre
.tiends.
Ferman Athey, who is employed by
IA. G. Stone & Bro, had an exciting
experience yesterday afternoon while
delivering goods. The coupling pin
of the wagon broke and let the front
of the wagon on the horse, which
caused it to run away. Athey held to
the reins manfully, but was jerked
from the wagon and lost control of the
horse which, when freed from re-
slraint, came down Main street at
lightning speed Mr.. Athey was very
fortunate in not sustaining serious in
jury. The wagon was badly broken
up, but the horse was not hurt
There was a touching incident at the
Rockland cemetery on Decoration Day,
and one which shows that all bitter
ness of feeling between the blue and
tie gray has been wiped out. mere
lies buried in that cemetery a Confed-
crate soldier named Cunningham, and
on A.emorlal day his grave was given
same attention that the G. A. r.
boys accorded to the graves of their
departed comrades.
Mrs. Geo. Shuman and son Jay, and
Mrs. H. H. Hill, of Oh h-cago, are the
guests of Mrs. T. w. Jackson. They
came at this time that they may wit
ness the graduating exercises of the
Belpre High School, as Harry jack
son is one of the graduates.
A troupe of jubilee singers will give
concert in the Methodist church on
Monday night. The admission will be
fifteen cents Don't miss this oppor-
tunity to hear some old time darky
music.
Mr.. James Daniels, who has been
confined to the house for some time,
is much better.
Mrs. B. l.. McMorris, who has been
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Mrs. C. w. Waterman, at Coolville,
will arrive in Belpre tomorrow and be
the guest of her brother, j, M. Stone,
for several days,
Mr. NJ l.. Fearnow, superintendent
of the Belpre schools, gave a reception
last night at the residence of Mrs. L.
II. Brown to the teachers and members
of the senior class of the school. A
most enjoyable evening was spent by
those present.
Miss Hattie Smith, of Racine, O.,
arrived in Belpre Wednesday, and will
make her home with her sister, Mrs.
James Daniels.
Will Armstrong, Jr., who returned
from Winter Park, Florida, where he
had been attending college during the
past winter, was rendered a reception
by his parents on Wednesday night.
Those present were Misses Ellen Cos
telIo, Ethel Coe, Mollie Gormley, Clara
Via and Messrs. Geo. Cunningham,
John Price, Ray Costello, Harry Jack
son and M. L. Fearnow
C. II. Stone and son Elliott were in
Belpre yesterday for short time, hav-
ing come here in charge of the re-
mains ofMrs. Charles C. Sargent, whose
death occurred at her home in Ravens
wood last Monday, and who was bur
led yesterday in Rockland cemetery
Mrs. Sargent was Mr. Stones mother
in-law
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Hull is quite i'll at the home of his par
ents. The boy was taken suddenly i'll
last nigh, but IS reported as somewhat
better this afternoon
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