Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-12-19
ABRILLIANT LOCAL EVENT
AZ Martins Ferry-Ihe Scandal ID
yorce Case Compromised.

AZ Martins Ferry-Ihe Sca0unl DE
vorce Case Compromised.
Ipdisputably the most brilliant aud en-
| ioysble social event of the season was the
one held at the Hanover Hotel on Monday
night The affair was given by Mr.. Clar-
ence Burris, son of Mrs. Mary D. Burriss,
the proprietress, in honor of his 10Th birth.
day, and will long be remembered by him
and his many guests. About 90 couples of
his young friends were in attendance and
never spent an evening more delightfully."-.
At 9 O'Clock the merry dance began in the
cspacious dining room to the choice sweet
strains of Boston and his assistants. Dane
ing was opened by grand march led by
Mr. A. G. Snow, who called figures and
looked over the floor during the entire
evening. In the grand march the entire
number, one or two excepted, participated,
and two hours was soon spent in lancers,
unadrilles waltZes, schottisches and mlrsou-
i mes. Shortly after II O'Clock the par
adjourned to the parlors, where the hosi
was presented with fine gold pin in honor
OF his birthday. The gift was token from
the gentlemen members OF the A. I. +. +.
Society, of which he is member. The
presentation was made by Mr.. \. Ralstou,
Jr., in a brief but neat manner. The re-
cipient responded modestly but pleasantly:
Miss Flora Williams next stepped toward
him and in her usual pleasing manner
presented him, in behalf Of the'lady mem
bers of the same society, with an elegant
sold pen. He was completely overcome
" surprise on the receipt OF the second
pIesent ard thanked the donors OF both
very Bindly. The presents did not end
here Mr. George Rslston, With book IN
a d, enlitl d Ii o Il, tav, n Poems,
sptroached Miss fIUra Williams ami IN
stCe little speech presented her with II.
n behalf OF several members. This
was done il honor Of her day,
which occurred recently and was -: entire
surprise. She in turn returned thanks,
NJ. d in so doing created considerable laugh.
Ter. This pleasant feature of the occasion
over, aud after some time was spent in eI-
aiming the different presents, the party
we're conducted into the breakfast room,
vi ere a collation. seldom surpassed was in
waiting. Something like an hour was
,pent IN discussing the many good things
spread before them, after which dancing
was resumed and continued until little
after o'clock yesterday morning. This
ives the principal featnre of the occasion
and was immensely enjoyed by all
the participants. The affair was
exceedingly enjoyable throughout, as all
unite in saying and was great credit 10
the host and his mother Moie hospitsble
folks would be hard to find. The list OF
those present as far as the REGISTER scribe
noticed is as follows: Misses Maud New
land, Laura Long, Flora Williams, Maggie
Ken, Ella Campbell, Bessie E'son. Mary
Davidson, Lizzie Medill, May McKim, AIDA
Dilworth, Fannie Van Pelt, Nettie Penn
!! ;;s-ton. Anna Ralston, May Robinson,
o%lie tpdeRrsff, DertiiiS Gray, Enie Smith,
"a Iessie Tnnn and Messrs Will Miller,
EDWARD Reed Wis Keer George
ard Anderson Ralston, Jesse Phebus, Geo.
Gre n, Russell Medill, Ed. McCombs, Port
Co, man, AID. Van Pet, \. G. Snow, Chas.
Sc V. Frank link, James and Joseph Pen
min, ton, Robert Stewart, Will Lyle, Chas.
Sv q IL and Mort Williams.
Etsides the presents mentioned above
laleuce received from his mother new
tt of clothes, pair OF gold cuif buttons
G,r, Mrs. c. II. HootOn, and silk hand
lC chief from Mrs. Harry Wetheraid
=, b and every one OF the gay crowd wish
/ could have such birthday celebrations
n have the pleasure OF attending such
r.s as the above semi.occasiOnally.
he many witnesses who LETT Tor 81.
=, ilsville Yesterday morning to attend the
Ia bt nssck divorce suit returned last nlght
II q reported that the case was over, hay'
re been COMPROMISED. 1t seems that yes
FItdY morning u tOUl DIOlIlN' vas 'SA
flowing Mrs. Huben>ack divorce without
,imouy. This is believed to be the right
hing. Many gOssps were disappointed on
Gearing Of the settlement, expecting some
rich, rare and racy developments. All the
Nitn, sses are pleased and il is well that the
dirty case is aettled. Nopew features have
teen brought into the uniortuuate domes-
iC embrogIio.
Howard Gibson, a rolorel man who
IL, 81 ha inv
severely, il no. dangerously, hurt vester'
dsy. He was engaged in moving the goods
OF John Martin, the labor boss. When
turning Fluto's corner, he was thrown to
the ground, the wheels passing over his
holy. He was handled IN his home in New
lanG's addition and medical aid summoned.
Mr. Thomas Delaney has sold his three.
roomed house, in Ciark'S addition, to
Charley Burton, of the Elson glass works,
for s. ,0G5 and VIM. Garrett, OF the same
works, has purchased the Hall property,
in he same addition, for 1909.
George Wear, who has been laid up with
fever for two weeks is on the mend.
A fine large girl baby put in her appear
ance at Ross Mitchelfs house yesterday,
and the happy father is busy receiving
CONGRATULATIONS.
The miners at Rainey's coal works have
returned to work at the reduction. Only
married men will be employed, and boys
under II have been ruled out.
Three rehearsals for the Pilgrim Fathers
are being held this week and everything
looks encouraging.
FOR SALE.
A double tenement house, four rooms
and basement kitchen on one side, four
rooms and an unfinished attic on the 9th
er side, situate on corner lot. J. L. -Hanes,
Real Estate Agent.