Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1878-11-27
GAINESVILLE.

Music of the Rain - Farewell
Sermon Wheeling Typo
Thanksgiving Services-Inter-
esting Personal Notes.
Correspondence Of the Register.
BARSEsvILLE, November 26.
The music of the rain has become too
monotonous to be enjoyed, as for days
its gentle patter has been constantly
heard, and the dark leaden clouds seem
to have settled as a pail upon all the
earth, and the wind signing mournfully
through the leahess branches seems as
if it too were weeping for the days of
brightness sunshine and beauty that
have passed away.
Rev. Sinclair preached his farewell
sermon, Sabbath morning, from Cor. 2,
IL. Mr.. Sinclair is an able preacher,
but his capacity for usefulness has been
much impaired by the exclusive man
ner he adopted when he came among us.
Apd it is strange that just rs he is
leaving here he is becoming acquainted
with the people. Exclusiveness don't
take" in this Democratic community.
Mr.. "Wes" Evans, former Wheeling
typo, and at present an employee
OF the Enterprise, celebrated his
ttwenty-third birthday, Saturday even
ling, by a fine supper to which quite
number OF friends were invited. Mr..
Evans entertained in handsome style
and the evening was highly enjoyable,
was made the recipient of many elegant
presents. May his birthdays never
grow less.
Rev. Robb, OF Somerton, preached in
the NJ. +. Church last Sunday morning.
His discourse was very entertaining,
but with the one usual fault OF minis
ters too long.
Rev. Slutz delivered a fine discourse
at 7 p. NJ, to large and attentive con-
'gregation.
y Miss Mary Meek, OF Columbus, for
merly of Blrnesville, who spent some
weeks visiting friends in this place, was
married Immediately upon her return
home to Mr. Samuel Decker, an en-
ployee of the Columbus postofiice. We
wish them q blissful matrimonial vOy-
age.
Mr.. "Sam" Hilles, our new sheriff, is
starting out on an Independent line,
and without fear or favor. Mr.. Hilles
| is an intelligent gentleman, and will
make an efficient officer, and he is
highly commended for his wise choice
in appointing rs his deputy Mr.. l.. u.
Sedgwick, OF Martins Ferry, and Mr..
Israel Lewis, OF st. Clairsvflle, jailer,
who are both well qualified for their
positions. Escapes, which were so COM
imon with Mr.. Kinney, will not occur
with our friend "Saln" in office.
]. w. Barber, colored minister, will
ipreach in the NJ. +. Church tonight.
. lie is adeavoring to raise money for
the Cambridge colored church, which is
BADLY i'm debt. He is fine specimen OF
ihis race, and will doubtless succeed.
Isaac Colvin, son of Mrs. Colvin, OF
fhis place, died of consumption last
Nhursdav. twenty-four hours after his
return from Kansas.
\ A little son of Mrs. Shry died Sab
oath morning, OF diphtheria. The child
ATTENDED school on Friday. This is the
first appearance OF this dread disease we
have have had, and we We were hoping
Ahat it would pass us by. There are
seyeral other cases through this town,
but not of so malignant character.
! Clement Gallagher, who went with
Dis father to Arkansas short time
since, died within week after his ar
rival, OF typhoid fever, with which he
was suffering when he left here.
W. X. Upton and John Scoles left for
Arkansas last week, taking with them a
car load OF strawberry plants and fruit
trees They will remain South during
the winter.
The Daughters OF Rebecca will give
masquerade party and supper Thurs
day evening, December 5th, for the ben
eft OF the needy widows. This is a no
bic enterprise, and deserving OF general
patronage.
Rev. Mack, of New Philadelphia, will
preach in the Presbyterian Church next
Sabbath morning and evening.
Thanksgiving services will be held at
10 A. NJ. in the NJ T.. Church, and the day
will be generally observed.
And as we sit in our arm chairs, or
gather round bOuntiful board, and are
t;lSN anu dHi
good things of this life, let us pause and
reflect that we are Of the specially
favored ones, to whom much has been
given and much required, and it will
touch with tendercr interest the 2Sth Of
November. which is almost here, to re-
member to what self-denial and high
courage and constant anguish OF patience
We have our Thanksgiving at all. 1t is
only 10 close one eye on the warmth and
bloom of the rooms made so bright for
this icstivity, and picture rises grey
and cold and clear and steadfast, until
suddenly vanishes in mist OF unshed
tears. 1t is picture OF black New Eng
land shore, where the noble men
and women, founders OF this feast,
gave thanks heartily for that
which came to them as n
precious boon in their time OF great
need. That was three centuries ago.
And their bones are dust,
And their good swords INST,
| And their souls ar with the saints, We trust
But they have left US Thanksgiving
day a. our home festival, and with
Glad happy hearts NAV We all enjoy II.