Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1883-05-20
BENWOOO.

VIM. Bach, a we'll known barber OF this
town, took French leave last MONDAY
morning, His creditors thought he had
gone TO stay, and levied on all they could
find about his shop. But they were sur.
prised, Yesterday morning, TO again see
him on the street. We do not know
whether he returned to reopen business or
An eccentric old man from the county
poor house passed through here last sun.
day, He had small dog and wheefbar-
row which was loaded with old clothes,
boxes, tin pans and a great deal 81 other
stuff. He said he was on his road 70
Moundsville.
school election passed of here very
oui, tly last Tuesday, for county superin'
repd.nt, Il, ed received 259 votes. Wallace,
%, Reed majority through out the county
A surprise party was given Saturday even.
ing. Nav 18th, TO Col. Jacob Altmyer at
his pleasant home. An aggregate OF ~
couple were present who were cordially re-
ceiyed by the hot and hostess. The
pleasant episode OF the event Was . hand
some chair presented to the Col. by his
brothers. The evening was diversified ~
social enjoy ments OF which dancing form.
ed a large part. Peabody Orchestra pro-
yided the melodies for the occasion. The
Benwood City Board was also present and
furnished good music. An elegant supper
was furnished at llP. NJ, to which the
party did ample Justice all together 1t Was
a com plete success and reflects great credit
on the gentleman having charge OF 1t.
VIM. Thompson held the lucky number
lOl which drew Col. Hunts breech loading
shot gun. Mr.. Hunt realized $s3 Tor MS
gun.
a little girl AT Robert Shanes, last week.
Mr.. Lspon and Mrs Clifford were united
in the holy bonds If matrimony last Mon:
day by Father McMsnamen. We extend
CONGRATULATIONS 10 the huppy couple.
We are informed that the Backhood 30.
ciety are going to rent Remhoffs new hall
and organize They say something Will
have TO be done, As the boys are going
astray. We hope the young men OF this
town, who are contemplating matrimony,
will appreciate the efforts OF this society In
their behalf.
Quarterly meeting will he held at the N.
f. Church to-day. Presiding Elder Rhyan
will conduct the services,
The doctors report mum Der OF cases OF
scarlet fever in town.
The Ohio Rixer Railroad Company 10
surveying a new route through town.
They will run near the Is. X %. road.
Mrs. Cyrus Campbell, OF Pittsburgh, was
visiting friends here last week.
August Habe's little boy wandered cit to
Wheeling one day last week and caused
his parents much uneasiness They feared
he was drowEed. Capt. Berretta telephoned
down that he had him in charge.
Willie Bartlebaugh, who was killed last
SUNDAY by the first section OF Barnum's
show trains, was inferred at McMechen's
Cemetery Monday. Less than two years
ago an older brother Of the deceased was
killed by the cars. Great sympathy Is felt
for the mother and family.
A small boy named Martin attempted to
Jump off the passenger train last Sunday
at the Junction and fell between the cars.
HIS brother was standing near by on the
platform, and just had time to pull him OIL
the track TO save his life. We think 1t Is
time the authorities would interfere and
put a stop 10 the boys jumping on and OIL
the trains. A few arrests and fines would
break them OF the practice.
A select party was given Tuesday even
ing by Mrs. Vance IN honor OF her daught-
er Carries seventeenth birthday, Miss
Carrie received her guests with the ease
and hospitality which intend TO insure the
success Of an evening. The gliding hours
were diversified by social enjoyments. OF
which music, both vocal and instrumental,
formed large part. Miss Carrie was the
recipient of several handsome presents. for
which she will long remember the dooOrs.
At II o'clock q delectable collation. was
spread, to which the gay party did Justice,
The evening was an enjoyable OCCASION In
each particular. The following wsre the
participants: Misses Mary Peabody. I'm.
ma and Annie Pelly, Maggie and Laura
Dare, Jennie Davis, Annie GriudstaO OF
Moundsville, Miss Holland Of Bellaire,
Messrs. Cbatsrn iSinclair. w. + Policy. Il.
Warden. Frank Fulton, Harry Bowers, @.
Morris, J. W. Leach. Walter Stevens, G.
Simpson. DR.. w. T. Morgan.