Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-05-28
GAINESVILLE.
Decoration Day-A Refreshing
Rain-Destructiye Fire-TOm
Young Guards for Wheeling
Personal Notes,

Correspondence Of the Register.
BARNESyILLE, May y.
During this week will occur DecOra-
ton Day, sacred to all hearts, but espe-
cialy to those one hundred thousand
homes where orphaned hearts and
widowed affection wear yet, and long
will wear, unseen within, the weeds OF
sorrow that time will not soil nor does
the grave. See that lonely flreside, note
that vacant chair, look into that care
fully folded paper where the light brown
locks or curly ringlets lie. See that worn
Bible whose title letters have lett their
gilt in the knapsack, or whose cover has
been grazed by bullets. How dear are
their memory, and how many bereayed
ones whose idols were taken away in
the storm of battle, upon this day of
sacred memory sorrow because they
know not where TO drop their tears or
strew their flowers. Yet this work of
love shall be done by other hands, and
may there be, as far as possible, bright,
beautiful flowers strcwn alike upon the
graves of our boys of blue and grey,
gallant heroes who sacrificed their lives
III defence OF home and country.
"Thcy will not ask in yondcr Heaven,
Where smiles eternal day,
Why Willie wore the loyal blue,
Why Harry wore the grey"
We enjoyed delightful and refresh.
ing rain last Sunday, which was greatly
needed. The crops had been suffering
and the strawberry growers feared their
crop would be short and poor on account
OF the drought, but the rain that has
already fallen assures us ot fine berries,
while the prospect is good that we will
soon have more.
Between two and three o'clock Satur-
day morning, while silence and dark
ness reigned supreme, the dread cry OF
fire was sounded through our streets,
awakening from sweet dreams of bliss
our slumbering citizens. 1t was soon
found to be Edgar Hogue IL Co.'S saw
mill. Our energetic firemcn were soon
hard at work, but too late TO save the
building, as it had been burning some
time before it was noticed. Their loss
is estimated at 5000.
The Touring mill OF the Ililles Bros,
of this place, has been entirely renovated
with new machinery, &C., and they now
produce flour equal TO the best, and are
doing large and tlOurishing business.
The Messrs. Hilles are enterprislng and
worthy men, who well deserve their
success, which has been achieved by
honest labor and industry, and which
has placed them upon the firm financial
basis upon which they now stand.
Mrs. Mahana, an aged and esteemed
lady, died at her residence on North
Chestnut street last Friday. Funeral
services were held at five O clock Sunday
evening and conducted by Rev. Sullivan.
Mrs. Mahana has been a resident OF
GAINESVILLE for many years and was
highly appreciated, as truly good
woman.
Mrs. Frank Adams, who has been
suffering with consumption for so many
weeks, is failing quite rapidly and it is
thought can live but short time.
Our worthy Mayor, DIR. Baker, while
experimenting the work at the school
building last Monday, received quite a
severe fall and it was feared his injuries
were quite serious, but we are glad TO say
he will be all right in few days.
Louie Reynolds, of Fairview, fell from
a tree one day las, week and broke his
collar bone.
Talbert Shipley, Of the same place,
is suffering from a stroke OF paralysis.
Mrs Frank Barnes, OF Columbus, is
visiting friends in this place.
Miss Alice Colvig leaves for Sussex,
Wis, Wednesday morning. She will
remain West during the summer.
Nj. r. II. Taneyhill, as heretofore,
has the first ripe strawberries. The
bulk Of the crop will not commence iCr
a week yet
Rev. (. Price, formerly Of the Enter
prise, had happy celebration Of his 3Oth
wedding anniversary in Humboldt,
Kansas, last week. The couple renewed
their vows Of long ago, and a large num-
Der Of gifts were left by loving friends
The Grangers will hold large pic mic
at Quaker City next Wednesday. \
grand time is expected. ETHEL.