The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-06-08
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20 meCOy's Grove, on heC q, 4 +. HAIL
road.
Yesterday morning had aboutas dolelnl
an outlook for an excursion as could be
imsgined, and nobody but persons Of
undaunted courage would have ventured
to attempt 9 day in the woods. Even the
pastor and committs had grave doubts
aboutths feasibility Of going, but not go
the children-they wanted to 90 rain or
chine" They said, ave went TO McCoy's
in 1873 in the rain and had q splendid
time, and we want to 90 again."
AND THET DID GO.
About Eve o'clock in the morning the
committee was astir, and numbers were
seen vending their way to the places Of
rendezvous. By halt.past six over four
Numbered persons had assembled, full OF
hope for q day in the country. Reaching
Bridgeport, there was some little delay IN
loading the precious freight, but under
the careful management oil conductor L.
Phliger and his efficient crew. the Work
was accomplished, and the special train
moved of amid
TuR aLADsoME HoUTs OF NEARLY 900 PR
SONS.
This train was manned a. follows: Con-
ductors, L. Phllger and B. Edwards; en-.
Vinesr, +, Robinson; fireman, J. Barlow
braksmsn, ]. WooIey, Z. Eberlein, j.
Marsh.
At MARTIN'T FERRY
additional exCursionists from Wheeling
and that town were added, and then no
stop was made until reaching steuben'
vile,
DISPATCHES
OF the progress Of the train were posted
by Mr.. Bailie at the Union ticket Office and
also at Bridgeport, and ELECTED much in
~terest, When one was announced which
said: "No rain here" "Five hundred
excursionists happy" there wa . round
oil applause by the bystanders, which told
how deep u hold the efforts Of this school
have on the populace. At ten O'Clock
THE TRAIN REACHED M'coT's,
thIrty.four miles above Bridgeport, and
many said "how delightful the ride" how
beautiful the country. Led by the band
the excusionists marched to the grove
aud though II was q little wet soon the
baskets were opened, fires we're lighted,
and the merry shouts Of old and young
made the air vocal with sweet sounds.
THE GROUNDS
we're within six minutes walk oIthe depot
A place OF grand old trees, green sward
and plenty OF water. The owners, MessrS.
Wilklnsons and Stewards, had cleared
away the weeds erected 0 stand and
In many ways favored the school, saying
"anything wa can do for this school we
mo- ~cheertully will do"
TIE AMusESENTs
we're varied, but all in keeping with the
character and work OF the Sabbath School,
The little children had swings and inno'
cent plays, the big one promenadesy
"Bingo," Miller" &C., &C., and never did
we see people enjoy themselves more
heartily n sensible, At three O'Clock
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
we're held. opening with the hymn,
"AnoIher years rich mer! les prove
His ceMeless cara and bOundless love"
Prayer was offered by the pastor and an
appropriate address OF five minutes de-
livered by Hon. j. II. Atkinson, OF New
Cumberland, Hancock county. Many
visitors were prepent from Hancock coun.
ty, and enjoyed asking questions concern.
| Ia. kln 80 ntV allan and RunRk nj n MN.
day School OF 80 wide q reputation. Quite
q number OF Wheelingites visited New
Cumberland and friends In McCoy's, NO.
tably the kind.hearted Hon. ]. N. NJ,
Stewart aud family, whose kindness Of
eleven years ago was not forgotten. We
regret 10 report this active old gentleman
n o state OF nervous prostration, from
which It Is hoped he will o o recover.
NOON TRAIN
conductor, David Walling, brought sew.
eral hundred additional excursionists, as
did also the 2:05 train, 30 that OF 1 o'clock
II was estimated that
OVER SEVEN HUNDRED PERSONS
we're on the grounds. All these unite in
expressions OF Thanksgiving and Joy, and
mention not only the above named per-
sons, but also Mr.. W. II. Johnston, q. 4
r. agent, and Mr.. NJ. o. Gillespie, his
assistant, 40 exceedingly kind and Courte.
ous and attentive to every want.
THE DIFFERENT COMMITTEES
did their work well, which accounts for
much Of the success Of the excursion. The
r~efreshment and lunch stands were ad.
mirably managed, and "flled o ielt want"
with many.
Last, but not least,
THE MUSIC
by The Martins Ferry Excelsior Band
woke the echoes OF the distant hills, made
all hearts joyful and added new lustre TO
last years fame.
HoMRwARDi
was announced at $3.50 P. NJ, and at 7p NJ.
the train OF nine coaches moved home.
ward, the band playing, children singing,
hSndkercbiefs and fans waving, &c. At
S!15 o'clock Bridgeport was reached.
"Praise God from whom all blessing
fow," was sung, and In less than hour
many OF the children were tucked In
their little BEDS" to sleep more soundly
because OF their remarkable day In the
country with the English Lutheran Sun.
day school. >
ALL THINGS CONSIDERED
the excursion Of yesterday was one Of the
most suCcoSsful the tChool has ever had,
and many persons said "a Sabbath school
that has ability to muster between 700 and
800 big and little people In such weather
can do anything good II undertakes"
There was no rain AZ MCOoy's at all during
the day, and everything paused Of With
great satisfaction. All hail courageous
boys and Rirlsi
why Are You RiIIious1
Because you have allowed your bowels
10 become ~costive, and liver torpid. Use
Kldney.Wort 10 produce a free state Of
the bowels, and II will stimulate the liver
to proper action, Clense the skin Of its