The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-07-04

the tower halyards we're stretched, ship
style, containing flags Of oil nations, and
which presented q bewildering appear:
snce. The second and third stores we're
also gayly decorated with banners of vari'
GUS descriptions. To Messrs. Thompson q
Hibberd and Mr.. Fairfax, the credit OF
this unusually brilliant display is due.
At 7.S0 this morning speaking will be
had from the south front of this build.
ing.
THE CITY HALL.
The city was proiuse in its display OF
bunting, and the City Hall, the iron
fence surrounding 1t, and the yard in
front was confused mass of fluttering
flags, Of all colors, sizes, and patterns,
the Stars and Stripes waving proudly
over those of other nations.
MISCELLANEOUS.
A. l.. Rice Il Co., presented in the
South window the letters l776 and
in the North window 1876. with a
large star encircled with flags
in the doorway, all made OF tarlaton pu-
fing, comprising the national .colors.
Hennegep, Bstas & Coin the south
window cupboard clock, nine feet IN
height, of the style els century ago, and
in the north window an electric clock,
both of which were surrounded by arches
representing the Stars and Stripes.
Crawford d Thoburn-Adorned with
evergre through which were inter-
spersed small flags, representingH the
States, the several names being imprint
ed thereon.
Hugo Loos-A double arch composed
entirely of tobacco stems, adorned with
flags of different varieties.
Mcclure House-Adorned with flags
of different descriptions
Oh. Helmbright-Beautilully decor
ated with evergreen and banners; a
large portrait of Washington, trimmed
with evergreen being suspended in the
doorway.
Husemap Il Mendel decorated their
premises very handsomely by erecting
an arch of evergreen, elm, etc, with the
usual display Of banners.
The st. James Hotel and Grant House
displayed II profusion of flags, ETC., with
good effect.
Peterson L. Baker, Main street, pre-
sented good appearance, their office
being painted, striped and decorated in a
truly beautiful manner.
The Lingaman House was literally
covered with the foliage of that noblest
of trees, from the midst of which futtered
an abundance of banners.
The Suspension Bridge follows with a
new coat OF evergreen on the east pier,
with the usual display Of bunting.
The boarding house of the Misses
Simms, corner of Thirteenth and Chap
line streets, OF the alter dark displays
was probably the finest in the CITY, the
large house being brilliantly illuminated
from garnet to cellar, presenting an APP
pearance equaled by few and excelled by
none.
p. Enthusiastically and handsomely
bedecked with the banners of the nations.
Ohio Valley Enthusiastically illumi-
mated with Il large circle of gas jets ex-
tending across the entire front.
The Montefore Society-Illuminnted
and gaudily arrayed with flags, etc.
L. S. Delsplalne-Residence and yard
brilliantly illuminated and artistic dis
play of banners, &c.
Robert De!aplaine-Goodly supply of
flags, and illumination.
DR.. Hupp-Very handsomely illumi-
mated, flags, etc, beng most artistica!ly
arranged.
Henry Ott-Illuminated and gayly
decorated.
Court House-Chinese lanterns, etc.
nprofusion.
Odd Fellows Hall-Handsome display
OF the colors of all nations, and illumiIa.
tions.
Falcur's ice ceeam parlors present
more the appearance of the abode OF
fairies than of humans, the interior being
decorated in style and manner second
to none.
The Singer Sewing Machine Company
has gaudlly attired Its buildings with rib,
bons of appropriate colors.
SOUTH OF THE GREEN.
In the words OF the somewhat eccen'
trio Mr.. Webster, we hasten to remark
Let the eagle scream" with the tips
of his wings resting on New York and
San Francisco. while his tail shadows the
Gulf of Mexico and he dips his ponder.
GUS beak in the classic waters Of the Ohio
near Wheeling Creek. SO much for the
eagle.
After crossing the creek, the vast dit
terence in the appearance of things was Al
once observed. The streets were conf
pletely deserted and those to be seer
were wendiBg their way in the direction
oil the central party OF the city. The dec
orations and Examinations were not 81
numerous rs in the other portion
OF the city, but there were many very
credtabie displays, and which we noted
J,up a. far az nossihlp in orr rnunds