Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-29
"ETHEL's" ETCHINGs.
Brief Letter from Barnesville-The CO.
lumbus Scandal-Thanksgiv
perance Entertainment, &C.
Correspondence OF the Register.

Brief Letter from Barnesville-The Co.
lumbus Scandal-Thanksgiving-Tem-
perance Entertainment, &C.
Correspondence OF the Register.
BARNEsvILLE, November -.
Thanksgiving day was all that could
BE- desired, and the balmy air and de-
lightful sunshine awakened our people
TO new life and energy, and our streets
presented quite city like appearance,
with merry promenaders. In Tact
everybody wore a Thanksgiving look as
well as hat, and bonnet and the day was
certainly enjoyed by all.
Our business houses were closed, and
union services were held at the Presbv-
terian church, Rev. Mack, the pastor,
preaching from the text Praise We the
Lord. o, give thanks unto the Lord,
for he is good, for his mercy
endurcth forever" The discourse was a
brief SYNOPSIS OF our blessings as peo-
ple and nation, and was quite interest
ing. Dr. Minor, Rev. sullivan and Rev.
Slutz, Methodist ministers, were pres
ent and assisted in the services. These
union services are OF great benefit to our
churches, and the good accomplished by
this unity and brotherly love is already
largely manifest, and We trust that 1t
shall Increase until the work OF saving
souls, without regard to denomination,
will be the great and ruling thought.
The Temperance Band furnished a
pleasant goodnight TO Thanksgiving by
a delightful supper at City Hall, which
was we'll patronized and highly enjoyed,
and as we gaZed at the loaded tables
filled with all that heart could wish, We
wondered, could any 20 unfed? Could
anv be ungrateiul? And where,
under the blue canopy Of heaven,
was there a people so blessed as those
of our own beloved country.
A suggestive and pretty conception
was a large cOrnucOpla Just over the
stage, filled to overlooking with the va.
rious products of the year, lull, rich and
ripe blessings, for which, as a people on
this harvest festival, we are to stop in
the hurried Journey Of life and consider
from whence they come, and give tnanEs
that another year We have enjoyed lie
with all it's delights and pleasures. The
feast of reason and flow OF soul was a
fine desert to the perfect supper, and
was served in good style. \ class OF
little girls, led by John ID. Talbot, FUR
nished the music, and their sweet young
voices, blending 50 harmonlousiy,
were received with good ell
feet. The oration OF Miss Matte
Shankland, "Solos OF the Sea- an
original production, was of high literary
excellence, abounding in beautiful
thoughts, and delivered with great abil-
itv. Miss Alice II. Lewis read selec-
tion," The Broad Gauge a temperance
article of high merit, which was red
clearly and distinctly, and was well re-
ccived. Miss Essie Mcdonald gave a
selection, "The Narrow Guage' in her
usual good style, showing elocutionary
power of high merit. The merry-making
and good time continued until the last
echo Of Thanksgiving footsteps had
died away, and then with happy good
night the merry company separated.
The proceeds amounted TO some sixty
five dollars
our people are looking forward with
blissiui anticipatiOns TO the lecture OF
General Gibson next Monday evening,
which promises to be replete with good
things told in the Generals pleasing
stvle. And we trust our appreciation
will shown bv giving him crowded
house, and thereby assist our Tom
Young Guards in their good work OF or
panizing lecture course for the winter.
The Columbus and GAINESVILLE scan
dal caused quite an excitement here last
Sunday and Monday, and the wondrous
wise shook their heads knowingly, hunt.
ing up every young lady's age, color o!
ewes, hair, &c., but when the supposed
unfortunate WAS found, gosslps seemed
disappointed, as the relish
was not So fine a. expected
and there was a general regret that Hail
nrr should lose home, friends and posi-
ton for the young lady in question. Vet
these infatuatious cannot be accounted
for, and this is doubtless only another
sad instance OF regret when too late.
The GAINESVILLE Coffin Works were
sold this week to Mr. Preston Cox iol
the small sum Ot $1,000. This amount
would scarcely pay for the machinery
alone, and is certainly a great sacrifice
for such valuable works and buildings
Mr.. Cox, Mr.. Hague and Mr.. &. II. Lit
tie will occupy the building, each work
ing at different branches of carriage
work; and, as they are upright, hones
men, they will without doubt be sue
CeSsiul.
Rev. J. b. King, Of Beallsville, lost
. valuable horse here last Monday. lie
was on his way 10 attend District Con
ference at Washington, and after arriv
ing here Monday evening the anlma
died in few hours.
The grand jury, after giving them
season of rest, are after our saloonlsu
again. and found two bills against ri
ward Sevins and one against Amos \.
bert, for selling liquors 10 be drani
where sold.
Mrs. Annie Bailey, who enjoyed
THANKSGIVING with her daughter at th'
Washington, Pa, Seminary, returne'
home FRIDAY morning accompanied 10y
Miss Ida, who, on account OF sickness
has been compelled TO give up he
studies. Yet, we hope, blessed by The
health-giving air OF GAINESVILLE, she ma!
soon recover.
Miss Fannie Eisenhurg. OF Wheeling
/ Seminary, came home to enjoy he
friends ana Thanksgiving dinner. Fan
ME is already much improved IN ap
pearance, and speaks in highest term
OF the institution.
I Miss Jennie Stamp and Miss Etii'
Thompson. Of It. Clairsvllle, attende'
the Temperance Band supper, and wer
calamity entertained by the boys u
, Barnesville.
Rev. sullivan, OF Salem, OHIO, ha
been spending the week with In
daughter. Mrs. Annie Hanlon, of TIN
place, and is looking well and happy.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rodgers. alte
an extended trip, returned home las
Saturday. ETHEL