Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-12-27

startle a community, occurred 70 SIX
year-old daughter OF Mr.. VIM. Gallaher,
on Guernsey street, in the Third ward,
Christmas evening about 8 o'clock. The
children OF Mr. Gallaher were playing
in the room with their Christmas pres
ents by the light and warmth Of CRATE
fire, when, from some cause, the little
girl fell into the CRATE. Her clothes ig-
nited, and the screams OF the frightened
children brought the mother who was
out in the yard, into the room, where
/ she found her little daughter wreathed
in flames. The f9mes were speedily
put out, but the little child had
/ sustained very dangerous burns
on the upper part OF her body.
| Dr. Muhleman was called, and In an
| hour after the accident the pains We're
allaved; but at ! o'clock, yesterday
morning, the child went into convul-
/ sions. caused by the contraction Of the
/ muscles, and in one OF these spasms the
| child died.
Mrs. Rankin, a very aged lady, resid-
| ing for long time a short distance from
| our city, died Christmas. She Will be
buried at Rock Hill Cemetery, at IL A..
NJ, to-day.
A two-vear-Old son of Octave Jetters,
of the First ward, died OF diphtheria,
/ Christmas.
The Mayor has issued proclama-
| ton, ordering an election on Mon
day, the 9th prOX., in the Second
ward, in Highleyman's office, to elect
Councilman from that ward to fill the
vacancy occasiOned by the resignation
OF Mr.. Brown, who has moved to Ben
wood.
Frequent rumOrs have been on the
streets, the last day or two, To- the effect
that City Marshall Archer was dead.
He is alive, at this writing, but his ply
sician, DR. Muhleman, entertains little,
il anv, hope OF his recovery. Mr.. Archer
had Il fine testimonial OF the esteem IN
which the public hold him, in a large
donation OF money, Christmas.
Christmas was not altogether green
here. Snow fell briskly at different
times during the day, and the mud,
which was almost knee deep in places,
presented a white covering to hide the
''tilth in the streets The usual ser
vices were held in the churches, and
children, with glad hearts and smiling
faces, thrOnged the streets in merry
groups all dav long though the day was
ieariullv inclement. \ number OF re-
unions and many long To he remem-
bercd dinners were served in a thous-
and homes. But Christmas is Christmas
the world over, and why need we tire
our patient readers with repeating what
every little boy and girl IN the land
knows by heart.
John Il. Wallace, of the firm OF ". G,
Cochran & Co, will remove to Woods
field on Monday. 1t will be remember
ed that this firm recently purchased de-
sirable land in WOOdsiiCld for the pur-
pose OF building an extensive nail keg
factory and general coopering establish
ment. The company has purchased Of
Mr. l.. Spence, OF Martins Ferry, some
of the finest machinery ever built in
this country, and they expect TO be
ready for manufacturing by the first OF
February. Mr.. Cochran will remain in
this city, and Mr.. Wallace will reside on
the ground.
Miss Belle Meade, OF Burr's Mills, il
visiting Miss Bessie lloge.
Miss Ida Wetherald, who is attending
Beaver College, is spending her holiday
vacation at her home in this city. She
surprised her father, Mr. A. J.. Wether-
aid, superintendent OF the LaughIin
Mill, by presenting him with a hand
some and artistic oil painting from her
own brush, on Christmas. IL was the
first fruits OF her talent in that line.
4 delightful family party gathered at
the residence OF ;. F. Satteriield, Esq,
on Christmas. There were present Mrs.
Satterfeld's father and mother, DIR.
Grafton and wife, Of Bethesda, o.,
Messrs. Will aud Joe Grafton and
families, Mr.. Geo. K. Grafton, and
others.
4 Bakers dozen ofnear relatives were
entertained at an ENJOYABLE dinner par
" on Christmas at the residence Of Mr..
r. c. Faris, Belaire correspondent Of
the Ipiahigenc,r.
Turkeys were scarce on Christmas,
owing to the non-arriyal OF the trains on
the B. q :. w. Il. X. The train which
/ left Bellairc, Wednesday morning, did
not get back till last night at dark. Sew
cral ugly slides on the track caused the
detention.
The Hecla Club gave a r''hcrie ball
and tony supper at the Globe House,
Christmas night.
. Over seventy couples took supper at
the GlasSblowers ball at IilCh's Hall,
Christmas night.
/ The Masons indulge in biz supper
at Carter's this evening.
Mrs Geo. Bordeaux, wife ol the we'll
known Bcnwood mailer died on Christ
mas eve. She will be buried from the
Disciples Church, in this city, tu-mOr-
row. Mr.. and Mrs Bordeaux nave
many true friends in Bellaire, all OF
whom feel sincere sympathy for him in
his sad bereavement AT 50 joyous a sea-
son usually.
one of the most pleasant affairs OF the
holiday season was the reunion at the
/ residence Of Mr.. J. K. NaylOr, at which
about thirty OF his near relatives-chll-
dren aud grand children-surrOunded
/ the iestal board, spelling a large quantl-
" of turkey and the many good things
that the host and hostess set before
them.
\ very pleasant wedding party assem-
blel at Mr.. Geo. Maxwell's, in the Sec
Ond ward. Christmas night, to witness
. thc uuptials OF Mr. T. II. Mckelvy, OF
Newark, O., to Miss Hannah Dandy, oi
Cniontown, q. Rev. Dean performed
/ the ceremony, and Mr. Frank Hind
man, OF this city, and Miss Mollie John
son, of Piedmont, West Virginia,
were the attendants. After the cerc-
mony, an elegant supper was served, 10
which all present did ample justice.
The happy couple left Tor Newark yes
/ terday, followed by the good wishes OF
all who know them.
4 very pleasant reunion was held at
: the residence OF o. F. Blackburn, Gravel
Hill, Christmas Eve, at which a most
enjoyable time was had and valuable
presents presented,
The Catholic Fair in City Hall has
been a signal success. A perfect crush
OF people were there last night. Father
7 Gull and the Catholics are to be con-
graduated upon the character and sue.
cess OF the Fair. The Daily Eestiral Is
an interesting feature OF the Fair.
We clip the following items from the
able and spicy daily which will be pub
lished here by Father Gull while fair j.
in progress:
Donation ticket lO7, held by Mis-:
Rose Ann Manly, got the toilet set last
night.
That beautiful quilt on the SOdality
table will ego off Saturday without fail
The opening night of the Fair was q
perfect success, financially, socially and
! good humoredly. The Fair seems fated
with success, notwithstanding some un
| expected drawbacks. When all frui'
fails, welcome haws.
Mr.. Tim. c. Reilly, formerly OF Ports
mouth. but lately OF Bellaire, Joined the