Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-03-03
AN ERRING son
Bows His Fathers Head in Sorrow
Interesting Martins Ferry News.

BOWS HIS father's HEAD IN S0rfOW-
Interesting Martins Ferry News.
George r. Boettner, who murdered Char
| ley Dick in Wheeling, on Saturday night,
a full account Of which appeared in the
SUNDAY REGISTER, lisa son of Mr.. George
Boettner, who tends the barsat the Union
Flint Glass Works, and who resides on
i south Fourth street this city, He lives in
| one OF MI, Daum's houses near the NJ. f.
church and wSs interviewed yesterday by
the REGISTER representative, When the
scribe called; Mr.. Bosttner, whose phys
icsl strength is certainly e9 Ial TO any maa
in Martins Ferry was almost heartstricken.
He knew nothing of the crime his son had
committed until he read the SUNDAY REG-
IsTER end was crying piteously. He re-
ceiyed the scribe very COurteous!y, but was
so terribly stricken down by the sad news
that could scarcely utter a word. Tear
after tear rolled down over his youthful
I looking face, and his little children sat
arOund HIM, all appearing to realize the
importance of the crime their elder brother
had committed. Mr.. BoettDer was anxious
10 talk, but it appeared to be great task
for him. Occasionally he would cry out
like child, and the scene was any hing
but pleasant. At the suggestion OF the
while under his care never came home ia
tOxicated. At the age OF 81 he left home,
and married against his wishes. Ever since
that time he has drank considerably, often
getting intoxicated. He kept telling his
son that he was doing wrong in marrying,
to which he replied that he could take care
of himself and for him to mind his own
business Now, you see how it has ended"
He continued by saying that the saloon
kpon nuhf m ha O
iii gam bling in their places, aud appeared
I. anxious to have it stated thai ii was his
son George and not he that had committed
the murder.
Yesterday afternoon the funeral Of Mr.
Robert Grayson took place from his late
residence in Martins Addition, about
o'clock, and, Notwithstanding the cold az q
anythins bur pleasant weather, was very
largely offended. At the house the services
consisted OF singing, "A charge to keep |
have" "0h, how the Lord will be in the
better land" prayer and brief sermon by
Rev. Z. r. Jones, pastor OF the NJ. Il.
church. The X. of II. and l. o. o, +. lodges
Of Martin Ferry, Of which the deceased
Was member, turned out largely with
god representation OF the K. of 81. from
Wheeling and the l. o. o. +. from Bridge
port. The Knights of Honor led the pro-
cession from the house to the cemetery,
under the marshslship of Mr.. J. 7. Thomas.
This lodge was followed by the Odd Fellows,
under the direction of Mr.. J. I. Irwin, the
latter lodge having charge of the funeral.
The lodges were followed by the members
Of the family, relatives and friends. At
the cemetery the Odd Fellows services
were read by Messrs. r. Barr and John
ViCkers, and the knights of Honor by
Rev. Jones and Judge John S. Cochran.
The services were brief but very impress
siye, and considering the day, the turnout
YVES quite large.
Yesterday afternoon Mr.. W. II. Andsr-
son, foreman on tae Ohio Valley News,
ard Mrs. Jane Vance were married at the
residence Of Mr.. Peter Harrison, on Third
street, by Rev. +. K. Jones. After the
ceremony was over splendid dinner was
spread and very pleasant time is reported.
Services were held in all the churches
yesterday. At the Presbyterian in the
| morning splendid sermon was preached
by Rev. Will Chalfant, Of Pittsburgh, and
at the NJ. E., Rev. Z. Cartwright delivered
| an excellent sermon. Usual services were
| he in the other churches.
in the morning. At night in the NJ. E.
Church q union meeting Of all the churches
WIS held. Many people were turned awsy
srd the object of the meeting YVES to recog-
nize the late flood as rod in the hand OF
the Almighty Tor our chastisement aud
to remind ourselves accordingly. Revs.
Z. r Jones, J. ]. McCarroll and William
Wier, officiated, each occupying almost
fifteen minutes in their discourses, which
we're listened to with close attention aud
hipbly appreciated by their many hearers.
| Tie lessons of the flood that our God in.
tends TO teach rs number three and are as
| follows:
Iirst-"Considering himself" ReT.
Jones.
d-"Considering each other" Rev.
NJ, Carroll.
Third-'Considerirg our property"
This Monday evening a uLion temper
snce meeting of all the churches will be
held in the Y z. Church.
Mrs. Nary Linn and Mr.. George Phebus
are still very low and recovery Is corsid.
cred impossible.
We have got the boss baby boy at our
house" is the way John Davis puts Il
Mr.. james Misk is improving
Portland Coleman is on the sick list.
Mr.. + D. Csttell leaves to day for the
East TO buy goods
Mr. George Wares new boy jim, born
| on February Goth, will not have as many
mir hdays as most of Us, only coming every
| four years
No arrests have been made since last
| Friday.
The revival at the NJ Z. Church will be
resumed on Tuesday night. The interesr
continues to increase, Rev. Jones' the pas
Tor, reports $50 converts and rs acoes.
! sions, which is simply wonderful, sur
pa sing by far all former meetings.
G. S. FEESY las just received fine line
Of fresh new teas. Call and examine.