Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-12-08
BARN ESVILLE.
Happenings of the Past Week.

GAINESVILLE, December D.
December-and the year finishes up
its pictures; and we must needs make
the brightness of this one with our
hands and hearts, in festivals, home
pleasures and the various enJOymentS
belonging to the winter season, tor there
is little in the face of nature to cheer,
and there is little now to admire, save
certain grandeur in the outlines OF the
hills, with their sentinel trees standing
grim and bare against the horizon, and
we look in vain for the softer touches Of
nature, the beauty and color that we
love so well. Yet, while all is bare and
drear without, within many happy
homes are bright and CHEEKY enough, ,ior
the merry children, and older folks as
well, are engaged on those nameless ar
ticles of love for the dear ones at Christ
mas. And with happy hearts the work
OF preparation goes on. Oh, sweet Old
Christmas time. Who is not glad OF its
coming? Who does not partake OF its
general JOY?
Gen. Gibson delivered his lecture,
"Along the Line" at City Hall last Mon
day evening, and was greeted by a
large and appreciative audience.
The lecture "a condensed history
of the war - was quite interest
ing told in the Generals pleas
ing manner. Yet it was toe much OF Il
repetition and lacked the spice which he
is able to give it, and which would GER
tainly be Of great benefit to the lecture
and increase its popularity. Yet, in our
opinion, while Gen. Gibson stands un-
excelled as political speaker, he proved
cOnClusively that success outside OF that
limit was very uncertain.
Our new school house, so much talk
ed Of so large and imposing and to
which we point with such pride will, it
is now announced, be finished by the
18th of December. And then las the
worthy editor of the Enterprise has sug-
gested) let us have a dedication worthy
OF the building, town and people. A
grand time could be enjoyed and we
trust our citizens will see to it, and give
us a dedication that can be referred to
in the lar future as the CrOwning success
of GAINESVILLE. Arise, and shine breth
rcn.
The Grant reception at Columbus on
the 18th promises to draw a large num-
ber from this place. The fare has been
reduced to the low rate of two dollars
for the round trip, and our people will
take advantage of it and have a Jolly
time See Grant and return booming,
satisfied and happy.
The Eastern Ohio Teachers Institute
met at GAINESVILLE, last Friday and Sat
urday, and our efficient teachers with
several of the high school scholars at
tended and speak highly OF the lnsti.
tute. GAINESVILLE is the chosen place OF
meeting next year, and we trust they
will he given II hearty reception.
The Temperance Band will hold lit
erary feast at City Hall. The programme
promises TO far surpass any other OF the
season. Mr.. J. w. Barnes, the accom-
plished journalist OF the EUiTpriSr Of
flee, will give brief talk on Washing
ton CITY sights and the public men,
while Miss Laura Dallas will give a
recitation entitled "POOr-house Nan"
Other performers OF merit will appear,
and let everybody attend and enjoy a
pleasant evening.
The Burchard and Davis trial Is IN
progress mt st. Cairsville, and many OF
our citizens are in attendance. Much
interest is felt here regarding this suit,
as both parties have many friends anX-
iOusly awaiting the result.
Jacob Albert, who fled from justice
some months since, grew tired OF being
obliged TO remain from home, and last
week came back and delivered himself
up, and as he could not secure a COM
promise with the lady in the case, will
stay out his appointed time, cared Tor
and cherished by our good-humOred
and genial Sheriff, Mr.. Sam Hilles.
Samuel Friedenberger, who attempted
to kill himself some weeks since, has
sufficiently recovered to be on the
streets again. He is young man OF at
tractive appearance and one would not
suppose him the least derangcd.
An infant child of Mr.. \. &. Hill fell
from n chair last Tuesday evening and
il is feared conclusion OF the brain has
been produced, as the little one remains
quite sick, and sleeps almost constantly.
Mr.. Warren Mace, our genial grocery
man, has gone east for holiday goods.
and, with his excellent taste, we shall
expect large and handsome display.
Miss Minnie Powers left Wednesday
for Steubenvile, to attend the marriage
of her friend, Miss Cora Kelley, OF that
city.
Mrs. J. II. Collins is spending the
week with friends in St ClairsyiIle.
Mrs. DR.. Willows has been quite i'll for
some days, but is better at this writing.
Miss Annie Graves, Aggie HanlOn and
Amelia Eisenberg will attend the Grant
reception next Friday.
Mr.. Louis Mandel, an efficient and ge-
nial salesman, OF the firm OF Cohn, Sam
pliner q Co., was in town during this
week, and was looking jubilant and
happy over his large sales.
We extend our hearty thanks to
Sophomore" for her college iniOrma-
ton, and would add when we are ready
to have degrees conferred, would greatly
prefer that it be for merit rather than a
consideration.
Ertrpr