Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-10-11
ETHEL'S LETTER.
The Weather, the Political Campaign,
The Religious People and the Other
People. at GAINESVILLE.

People, at GAINESVILLE.
BARNEsyMLE, Oct. 10.
How bright and beautiful is this fare
well month of beauty. The broad land
is glowing i'm a soft haze, every tree
and grove wearing its gorgeous autumnal
drapery, bright gold, rich red or warm
scarlet. Then, too, We see more quiet
vein OF shading in the paler lawns and
pastures, and the dark brown earth OF
the freshly ploughed field. And as We
raise our eyes to the cloudless sky above,
we ask what has gloom 10 do with such
a picture. Rather let us enjoy the glory
OF these waning days, and our hearts
swell with gratitude at each return OF
the beautiful autumn accorded MS. Truly
"gladness breathes from everything in
this October weather"
The "FOster boom" of last Saturday
was gala day for the Republicans OF
this section, and the largest meeting
held here since the war. The town
was handsomely decorated and present
ed a patriotic appearance. "FOs-
ter and IlickenlOOper," in beautiful
evergreen letters, was suspended across
the different streets with fine effect. The
speakers, Mr. Foster and Gen. Gibson,
arrived at 9 A. NJ, and at 10 o'clock the
grand procession began to move, con-
tinuing until 10 o'clock. Some ninety
vehicles were in the march, while five
bands furnished soul stirring music.
The speaking was held in the beautiful
orchard OF Mr.. KeliOn llager, which was
charmingly fitted up for the occasion,
and where a vast crowd assembled TO
hear the much heard OF Calico Charlie"
who is a gentleman of pleasing appear
anee whose geniality makes him many
friends. His voice was i'm fearful con.
dition, and he spoke with great effort
vet with good effect. Gen. Gibson fol-
lowed, and surpassed anything as re-
garded OratOry we ever heard. Fun
predOminated vet many times his flights
of eloduence were sublime and he moved
his audience at will Taken all in sll
the Republicans felt jolly, and like john
gee, they "claim everything with con-
tidenCe.'
There will be a grand Democratic
mass meeting with an immense
torch light procession and display
of fire works this eveng i'm honor of
Senator Wallace, of Pennsylvania, who
speaks here tonight As this is their
last hurrah before the election, every
preparation has been made 10 make il
the triumphal night OF the campaign
and il promises to thrill the heart OF
every Jealous Democrat with Joy. Al
though largely in the minority here,
they will have over 800 torches in line,
or One-third more than the largest Re
publican night procession. The Demo-
Gratis here are doing quiet and effective
work. The report that they offer TO
trade off anybody is Il campaign inven-
ton. They will stand by the whole
ticket and expect To elect everybody on
the county ticket from Representative
to Coroner A month ago the "bOOm'
was with the Republicans, but the Dem
OcratS have put in quiet and effective
work lately, and are now calmly conf
dent.
The Temperance Band meeting at
City Hall, Monday evening, was very
enjoyable and the programme
rich and varied, the pertor-
mers acquitting themselves with honor
These meetings are highly successful,
and We hope they will so continue.
Rev. J. III. Sullivan preached his
good-bve sermon last Sunday night,
and with feeling that touched all
hearts he babe goodbye to his friends
of Barnesyille, thanking them for their
cordiality and kindness, assuring them
they would never be forgotten. Mr..
Sullivan is our friend and whole
souled Christian gentleman, and We re-
gret his departure, vet trust his future
home will be pleasant and he prosper
Gus and happy.
The family OF Mr.. Frank Hubbard re-
peat with feeling that old poem, MY
breeches, Oh my breeches." And We
don't blame them, as last Wednesday
morning thev awakened TO the fact that
they were gone; also, all other articles
OF their wardrobe, leaving not only one
bot family OF nine minus every piece
OF weeks washing. The clothes were
left in tubs on the porch, and the
thieves had no trouble in securing
them. Mr.. Hubbard estimates his loss
at fifty dollars, and offers liberal re-
ward for the Apprehension Of the rob
bers-
Annie Ely, well known in
diyidual Of this place, seeking to
better her condition, purchased q
hottie OF the oil OF tansy at one of our
drug stores, last Tuesday, and going on
the principle that II little does good q
good deal will do more, she psrtook
largely and was Immediately thrown
into commissions DIR. 0'Brien was sent
for, and after working some time, sus-
pended animation was restored, and she
4 yet lives 10 tell the effects OF tansy.
II. A half Ot,aE ar and a man of tho vain