The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-11-07
WESTON.
Notos by the Way-Among the Churches
Places Of Interest and Chow.choW.
WRsroS. November 1.

ton is still very agreeable, though the war
scars physically and mentality are yet
deep and angry. The people, for the most
part, retain trace OF hospitality SO COM
mon to the former Southern spirit.
AMONG THE HILLS.
The ride from Clarksburg to Weston, in
fair weather, is said to be charming.
It is owing, doubtless, to the
varying scenery, the ceasoless inter-
est, and, in no small degree, to the
"winc OF the Mountain air." which is
gratefully received with every respiration.
But the other side OF the story, which It
was our misfortune to experience, remind
ed us. with one exception, OF Mark Twain's
description OF Horace Greeley's ride out
West on his way to deliver lecture. we
really envicd Horace the quick speed OF
the steed." And this brings us to the very
problematic question OF the completion Of
the West Fork Railroad. On the 10Th OF
this month the vote is to be taken whether
or not the county will appropriate $1,000
for its completion, and We really hope 1t
will be successful We are sorry to
say that few OF the more wealthy
class arc so satisfied with their
money they have no enterprise to
see steam power joining them to the
outer world OF civilization. Mr., Jonathan
Bennett has done great deal for Lewis
county and is u strong advocate for the
railroad. In conversation with him, he
informs us that he will go to Richmond
next week to answer to the disposition Of
the gold on hand at the time OF the sepa-
ration OF the States. Mr.. Bennett has the
receipts which show Ex-Gov. Smith as
having received the money.
PLACES OF INTEREST.
We visited the Masonic Hall, the Demo.
Graf office, presided over by the gallant
Judge Edwards, and the Insane Asylum.
This is much handsomer building than
We had expected to see. Weare informed
that Ohio county has So insane here.
Whole number in Hospital, Ais. OF these
not more than 70 or 50 arc considered Gu.
rable. II We had time and space We would
like to give some special description OF the
habits and appearance OF these insane PEG.
ple. Drs. Camden and kunst are well
lifted for their positions and seem to enter
into the feelings and wants Of the patients.
Mrs, Jackson, the matron, is well calcu-
lated TO fill her position, and has always
pleasant smile and kind word for these
Door unfortunates. The beds are very
comfortable and the halls neat and clean,
but We must say the Legislature has made
great mistake in not providing ian
ventilation, by which the obnoxious
smells could escape from the hall. The
building is lighted by gasoline made from
common residuum. The halls are heated
by steam, this is readily done, as there are
several coal mines on the premises. There
are Quite number OF Wheeling people
John Mclaughlin, who, for q number OF
years, clcrked in Geo. X. Iaylors dry
goods establishment He thinks every.
body's name is "Johnnie." No one could
recognize him, he has grown so old and
gray. A Mr.. Falloure, who lost his mind
on religion, wears bead cross and imag-
ines he is Lord. A Mr.. Beam, who became
insane through business difficulties,
seems to be the best satisfied man
here. To go through these buildings and
see how well they are kept, and what good
is being done, makes us feel that the com.
ing Legislature will not fail to pass a bill
for its completion.
AMONG TIE CHURCHES.
On last Sabbath It was our pleasure 10
listen to Bishop Pctcrkin, who preached
morning and evening at the Episcopal
Church. We were very agrceably dlsap'
pointed in him. He made an impression
that he did not aim to be eloquent, but
was remarkably clear and forcible. The
Bishop commands good store OF words
and is very fluent. We have no doubt,
one Of the principal motives in appointing
him Bishop, was his fine bushes faculties.
Weston was favored in ecclesiastical Cele-
brities, for besides services ut the other
churches, there were very interesting dedi-
catory services at the Catholic Church.
This is the finest church in Weston, and
cost about $1,000. The present in
debtedness is about 1000. The basement
serves MS n school. The Altar railing done
by Jacob Schmidt, OF Weston, Is an OK
ouisite piece of work. Tho church is
lighted by beautiful chandelier contain
ing twelve lamps, purchased from Jas.
Barnes, of Wheeling. The blessing OF the
church was done by Bishop Kahn. High
Mass was celebrated by Rev. D. 0. Con-
nor, of Clnrksburg. Coleman S Mass was
sung By the Weston choir, assisted by sev-
eral Catholic ladies from Clarksburg. Ja-
cob Schmidt, Jr., presided ut the organ.
Mrs. T. A. Edwards rendered "Lambil-
lotte's Ave Maria" in excellent style.
The priests present were Rev. L. n.
Hickey, OF Newburg; Rev. N. Fitzpatrick,
OF Randolph county; Rev. Harman, Of St.
Glare, and Father Tracy, Of Weston.
Bishop Kahn delivered an eloquent lee.
ture Saturday evening, on "a Peep Into
Some OF Natures Wonders" The style OF
church, Is mixed Gothic and Byzantine.
About S25s was raised.
"rnE VOICE OF JACOB"
The people here were highly entertain
cd last evening by our fellow-townsman
Jacob Kemple. lie brought out the ami.
mails who figured in the menagerie at Mar
tinsville, in first-class order, and gave
touch to the late land case in court ut Clarks-
burg. His caricature OF Henry BrannOn's
speech before the Jury is said TO be per.
feet. A great deal OF applause was mani
tested, and Jake seemed as well pleased as
il he had seen the Lunatc Asylum.
But more anon. Again you may hear
from me. LEWIS.
lake" Kcmple.
WESTON, Nov. 4, 1875
CorresponienCeoi the intelligence.
Weston was honored yesterday and to-
day. We have had two live Bishops
Peterkinand Kain-and yourgcnial towns.
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