Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-07-16
GAINESVILLE LETTER.
The Flies = Church Matters =
Festival-The McIlvaine Rob
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.


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undisputed sway, as one can fully re-
alize as with heroic fortitude We strive
to endure the extreme heat. Yet, with
the thermometer registering 81 in the
shade, one is really excusable ii they do
grumble. It's too warm to eat, too
warm to sleep or to be in the least de-
gree comfortable, and, indeed, nothing
evinces energy save the watchful and
vigilant fly, whose promenade across
ones face in the early morning arouses
all that is earnest in our nature, and
We murmur:
| Life Ia real flies are earnest,
| And are notan empty dream,
| That one has no peace In slumber
And that flies are what they seem.
The Presbyterian Church, under the
able leadership OF its most excellent
pastor, Rev. Mack, is in a prosperous
and fiourishing condition. Their church
is undergoing repairs, and when COM
| pleted will be much improved. An ele-
CANT organ has also been purchased,
which will be a great addition to the
musical department.
The union of the churches Of this
place and the good feeling existing is
| grand and long desired event, and we
| certainly believe that all the churches
will be greatly advanced by this union
and brotherly love. Rev. Mack will
preach in the Methodist Church next
Sunday morning, and an interesting SER
mon is expected.
The festival given by the young ladies
| of Miss E. Crawford's class came OF at
| CITY Hall last Saturday evening, and, al
though not so largely attended as usual,
was quite successful. The hall was beau
| tifully arranged and much admired,
while on every side tables loaded with
| delicious cakes, crimson berries and
lovely flowers tempted and drew many
customers. The proceeds Of the evening
| amounted to $50, which will be applied
toward painting the NJ. f. Church.
The ropes used in binding Mr.. Nell
yaine, who was robbed last Saturday
night, have been found near his house,
and also the masks of the desperadoes
who attacked him. This was
one of the most cruel and cowardly as
saults ever made in this county, and
the authorities should promptly take
| measures TO secure the arrest OF the
villains. Mr.. NJ. will himself probably
offer a reward for their apprehension,
and the county should aid him in the
effort to punish the rascals who were
guilty of the outrage.
GAINESVILLE is being much improved
by new buildings and fresh paint, and
presents quite creditable appearance.
The residence of Mr.. X. Ii. Piper, on
Walnut street, is almost completed, and
is an attractive and beautiful building.
Mr.. S. G.. Hilles has also made great i'm
provement by enlarging his residence.
While numerous other changes are be-
ing made throughout the town which
are of great advantage. While almost
all the business houses are enjoying
fresh coat of paint, which adds greatly
to their good looks. May the good work
continue.
At their primary meeting, held last
Saturday, the Republicans elected the
following delegates to the County Con-
vention: f. II. Snyder, j. W. Knox, I.
J. Buchanan, DR.. J. A. Judkins, VIM.
T.. Bundy, w. 4. Anderson, Nj. G. Star
buck and d. c. Calliman. The latter is
a gentleman of color. Hon. VIM. f.
Bundy was chosen Senatorial delegate,
and NJ. G. Starbuck, Central Committee.
Although late in the season neither par
ty have called their Conventions. The
delay is caused by the complications on
the county seat question. II will be
difficult to elect a Senator and Represen-
tative on National issues. 1t is believed
that Alexander and Danford will be
returned to private life on account OF
the active interest they have taken on
this question, one for st. Clairsville, the
other for Bellaire. 1t certainly will not
be policy for the Democrats to take up
man who will concentrate the opposi-
ton of either side against HIM.
Mr.. John Hingely, OF this place, is
candidate for Representative, but as he
is young yet and has not been a resi-
dent of the county for a great while, his
turn will probably come in the future.
The favorite seems Ia be Commissioner
Potts, who declines to be candidate,
but who may be pressed into service.
1t is understood that he would be
acceptable TO both factions. He is
farmer of fair ability and gentleman OF
the strictest integrity.
Mr.. Corwin Mead, of Goshen town
ship, lately a graduate of Granville
College, and a teacher of experience, is
a candidate for Representative before
the Republican convention. He is a
talented young man and his main de-
feet would be lack of political ex-
perience..
"Ham" Eaton, the popular Treasurer
OF Belmont County, was in town Satur-
day night shaking hands with his
numerous friends.
Rev. Vincent, President OF Franklin
College at New Athens, spent last
Monday in our city. He is infusing
new vigor into that well known insti-
| tuition.
Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Rebecca Adams,
of Bethany, w. Va, are visiting the
| family of Mr.. r. c. Graves.
Miss Stella and Mamie Lewis, Miss
Kate Bradfield and Miss Mamie How
ard, who have been enjoying the gave
| ties of st. Clairsville during the past
week, returned home this morning.
Mrs Kate Work and Miss Rankin,
two intelligent ladies of Bellaire, are
visiting Miss +. Crawford, on North
| Chestnut street.
Raspberries are almost gone, the
crop has been fair one and large guam
titles have been shipped from this place.
Blackberries are now in market, and
there will doubtless be an abundant
| crop.
a delightful rain fell last Thursday
which was gladly received, and of
great benefit. No damage was occa-
stoned by the storm, yet it was quite
violent, and the wind was high. The
rain iell in torrents, and the glad earth
drank the sweet draught with silent joy.
This is the first regular rain we have
! had for three months.
John Moore, son of Lewis Moore, had
his back sprained last Saturday while
! lifting barrel of -four.
The Crystal base ball club OF Bellaire
will meet the Athletics of GAINESVILLE in
| friendly game on the Fair Grounds
next Saturday.
A man named Bates committed sui
eide by poisoning at Temperanceville,
last Thursday. ETHEL.