The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-03-05
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BARxRSlLLr. March 1

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Correspondence Of the Intel igencer
Theconcert given by the Wheeling ChoiI
for the benefit Of the Christian Suuda,
School occurred Friday night. A refined
and appreciative audience listened will
rapt attention to the well rendered pro
gramme. Misses Sweeney and Rice wert
heartily encored, Miss Sweeney respond
ing with "Baby Mine" in so charming {
manner that she quite captivated her hear
ers. Miss Rice delighted the audience by
responding in excellent style with "Tht
Bridge" The entire performance was re
ceived with well deserved applause, anL
Barnesville in general, extend thanks tc
the Choir for their musical treat.
Mr.. John McKeever, an aged resident
OF this place, became q victim to apoplexy
last Saturday, and at the present writing
his condition is very critical.
DR.. Grimes, OF Steubenville, delivers a
lecture Wednesday evening, in City Hall,
on his travels in Palestine. It is expected
that large audience will be present, as he
is reputed an able lecturer.
Miss Theresa Philips, one OF the sweet
singers who accompanied the Wheeling
Choir remained as theguest of Mrs. Frank
W. Hibbard. Her attractive qualities are
rapidly gaining esteem OF ali those who
meet her.
The smiling visage Of Euc. Scatterday is
again seen in this locality, after pursuing
his travels, he seeks recreation bv a short
sojourn in his native village.
Messrs. Abel Williams and Dan Laws
OF this place, are making necessary ar.
engagements for their departure to Flora,
Ill, where they will engage in merchant
tailoring. We wish them the success
which as commendable gentlemen thev
deserve.
". X. Upton and family migrate from
this place TO Topeka, Kansas. sometime
this month. Mr.. Upton is an energetic
business man, and will no doubt, be sue.
cGSsful In his new abode.
Mr.. W. Q. Watson has secured a posi-.
ton rs travelling salesman for Liverpool
ware and will probably lrare this title with
his usual nonchalanre.
Rev. lngraham, OF Illinois, occupied the
pulpit of the Christian Church SUNDAY
morning and evening, delivering excellent
sermons, which meritel larger attend.
Hnce than were present.
Master Eliza Hunt, son OF Chas. Hunt,
is dangerously i'll Of pneumonia, though
only confined to his bed since Sunday
evening.
Rev. Elgela and wife, OF Bridgeport, were
the guests OF Elder Carr last Sunday.
heir many friends were happy TO greet
them in their midst once more.
The Leaf Tobacco State Convention IL
in session at this place to day, Among the
tobacco lnen present, We observed In,
spector Atkinson.
Mrs. John Renner, Of this place, is visit
Ing friends in Pittsburgh and surrounding
places.
The verdant youth who obtained s., ,0OC
by presenting forged note at the Rates
vile hank, was captured by the officers
and all the money, excepting nine dollars
was discovered on his person. The Presi
dent Oi the bank is in town 10 day, ant
from the rumOrs adrift, there is no blame
attached to either the forger or cashier,
Misses Said Orr and Bert Brown, who
have been visiting friends In Columbus
returned to-day.
A large troIp OF gipsies are encamped
about mile east OF town, and one scarce
ly reaches the limit Of their own ground,
ere the voice OF dark.eyed gipsy pro
claims her desire 10 "tell your fortune.
number Of young folks have succumbet
to their entreaties, and for the small sun
OF htty cents took peep into the future.
Mr.. 5. c, tlilles is confined to the hous,
as a sufferer from severe cold, but II /
bnpea he will soon be convalcscent.
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