The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-07-06

0btdped N WheeliAg.-The one hundred
and second birthday Of the Nation was
celebrated With the eolaf usual upon such
occaliopI throughout the country but In
no place vas II done on q grsnder scale,
or With more pleasure. than 10 Wheel
log. The attractions Of the Nail City are
numerous At any time, but were doubiy
90 on Thursday.
The weather Was oppressively warm,
and towards evening the sky elouded up
and gave unmistIkGble indications Of 40
approaching orm-AlihouEh the heavens
we're dark with angry clouds during The
greater part Of the afternoon, the storm
king grseiously held up until about s
o'clock in the evening, thus giving pic
uieers who had observed with alarm the
gathering clouds and muttering thunder
an opportunity TO reach their homes be-
fore the rain commenced 70 fall. But
even the rain did not dampen the ardor
OF many Of the picnieers, who continued
their festivities until long alter dark,
notwithstanding they were without shell
ter.
There was no public celebration OF the
day in Wheeling. II was observed in
the good, old-fashioned way-in the
Woods-Eith celebrations and pienies,
orations, music, etc. Never before, We
are told BY old citizens, have so many
picnic parties and e1cursionists left our
city on "ihe day We eelebrate-or, In fact,
on any other day. Picnics we're 50
numerous, indeed, that We shall necessa-
rilY be obliged 10 speak Of them briefly.
The military picnic at Ohio Valley
Grove, four miles above the city, on the
P. W. & Ky. Road, attracted an immense
crowd Of people, estimated At from 1000
to 800. The picnic was given By Com
paniss A, B aud c Of the First West Va
Regiment. The military pAraded in the
morning, before leaving for the Grove,
but there vas rather slim turnout, the
Golf Guards and schmulbsch Guards
only marching. Trains were run from
the city TO the grove every hour. There
we're several interesting sports during
the day, the most important
being q single ssnll boat race,
which was won by Henry Weisger-
Der. Billy Myer furnished the music for
the dancers. The hummer element be-
gan to.congregate on the grounds In the
afternoon, and number Of disgrseeiul
6Rh,s Eas the resuli. Several persons
received slight injuries, one individual
receiving cash In the head BY bay
onet in ibe hands Of = nilitianan who
was endeayoring to keep order. A young
fellow named Daily was hit between the
eyes with beer mug and pretty badly
hurt. The other persons hurt are scarce
ly worth mentioning, their injuries are
90 slight.
Black Prince Lodge No. 10, (. Of P,
gave = big picnic on the Fair Grounds,
fully 1900 persons being present. Among
the amusements offered for the entertain.
ment OF the public were horse races,
mule racer, whAelbarrow racer, target
shooting, foot races, etc. Prizes were
given to the winners Of each race. Louis
Medic won the foot race, and was award.
ed silver medal. Miss Holland was de-
elared the best lady walter, and Mr.. Ed.
Glass the best gentleman Walter, the for.
ner receiving az elegant frnit basket and
the latter 8 silver cup as prizes. Birch's
Band furnished the music for the dan
GERS.
The Fourth Street, Zane Street and
Chap line Street ". E. Sabbath Schools
spent the day at Craig's Grove, near West
iIexa nder, making the round trip on the
old Hempfeld Road. There were in the
neishborhood OF GOO or 700 persons on
the picn;c grounds during the day.
The congregation OF ST. Johns Church
held forth in Zans's Orchard, on the Isl.
and. Music and dancing were the order
Of the day, the Vass brass and string
bands being present.
The Paikers' Hall Temperance Union
excurted to Cressp's Grove on the steam.
er Ed. Hornbrook and bsrges. There was
4 large crowd in attendance. Several
orators, who had been announced 10 make
speeches, were present from the city, but
az the picnioers seemed 10 relish romp
in the woods more than the elo-
quence Of the speakers, this part Of the
programme was omitted. Young Whims,
Of the South Side, sang several Of his
humorous songs, 10 delighted audiences,
and there we're an abundance OF other
amusements for the entertainment Of all.
The Sabbath Schools Of Wesley N. E.
and Mt. Olivet Churches united in q pic
mic at Whites Grove, short distance up
CaldWell's Ron.
The members Of the St. AIphonsus
Church picniced at Father Kreusch's
Vineyard, on Wheeling Hill. Refresh
ments were served during the day, and
good music was in attendance.
The Thomson N. E. Sabbath School
spent a very pleasant day in Mr.. E ].
Stones orchard, at the lover end Of the
Island. .
The lodges Of Hari.Gsri, Knights of
Pythiss, Odd Fellows and Bed Men Of
South Wheeling united in agrand picnic
at BIumers Orchard, up Caldwells Run.
There we're select picnics" and "pri.
vate picnics"in almost every orchard and
grove in the vicinity. Their name is legion,
and We will not attempt 10 even furnish
an incomplete list OF them.
In the city business was generally sus-
pended, and the streets were as quiet as
on Sabbath day. The town was almost
entirely deserted until the wanderers
commenced TO return TO their homes in
the evening, and nothing Of interest &C.
CURED during the day.
The Catholic picnic given at Lock
woods Grove on the 4th arranged for by
Father Sullivan for the benefit Of the
parish schools, was one OF the most de-
Iightful OF the day. At exactly 7:30 A.
n. the steamer Express, gaily decorated
with flags, left the wharf with over four
hundred souls aboard, receiving large
delegations at the Ls Belle landing and
still larger at BenWood. AT BenWood
the string and brass bands came aboard
and Furnished delightful music during
the day. Much credit is due them.
Captain Asa Booth. BY bis kind atten.
tons, is also entitled 10 the thanks otthe
Committee Of Arrangements, and all on
board. The second ttip, At Il P. u, took
down about $50 more. After the arrival
OF the second boat there must have been
nearly 1000 on the grounds. All en-
joyed Themselves TO the fullest extent.
Besides the dancing, there was = great
variety Of amusements. The supply OF
Refreshments was copious. The dinner
table, presided over BY Miss Margaret.
Farvely and Miss Kate Coleman, was
we'll pStronized and the receipts will ma.
terially assist in defraying the expenses
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