Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-15
MARTINS FFRRY.
Church Dedication-Llid to RESTRAIN
Broke n-Mnor News.

Church Dedication-L,id to RESTRAIN
Broken-Mnor News.
The German Lutheran church WIS dedi-
Gated yesterday with imposing ceremonies.
Five prominent divines, including the
pastor, ofhciated and the morning, after.
noon and evening services were interesting
and very largely attended by the Germans
AID English Of this and adjoining towns.
In the morning the dedication services were
conducted by Rev. Cronenwelt, of Butler,
Pa, Rev. Brecht, Of Perrysville, Pa. and the
pastor, Rev. Docphen. The services were
according TO the liturgy of the Lutheran
church, opened with singing BY the choir,
preaching by Rev. Brecht, and closing with
singing BY the choir and congregation. In
the afternoon the usual services we're held,
Rev. Werder, of Wheeling, holding the pulpit.
At night Rev. Cronenwelt preached in
English, and the altar services by Rev.
Meerwein of Wheeling. These services
we're opened with singing by the choir and
closed by singing by the congregation. The
pulpit was decorated with choice flowers.
The new church edifce is OF Gothic archi-
tec'ure and is one OF the cosiest in this sec
ton of the country. 1t is not quite com.
plete yet.
Usual services were held in all the
churches yesterday with good attendance.
All the Sunday schools are making prepare
tons for Christmas.
The remains of Mr.. Peter Harrison were
laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery yester-
day afternoon. Rev. Father Tenohy ottici-
ated and the Grand Army Of which he was
member turned out in body and attend
ed the services at the house. The funeral
was largely attended and the pail bearers
were Messrs. J. NJ. Lyle Seth Howell, T.
II. Stanton, Andrew Kyne, Jerry Murphy
and Thos. Conoway Mr.. Harrison was an
excellent citizen. He was soldier in the
late war, and served in Co. G, Ohio Voluu-
teers, and was wounded in several different
rnrts Of the body.
The funeral Of Mrs. J. NJ. Smith of
Paulls addition which died on Friday took
place yesterday afternoon and was we'll at
'tnded. Interment in the new cemetery.
The psll bearers were Messrs. j. W. Harri-
sen, John Vickers, Charles Fetle, John Wig
plH, Ddhtl, duh uuotuCA
whose name we failed to ascertain.
Yesterday fight took place in front Of
The Sherman House between Dan Dozzle
and Steve McMinnemsn. Dozzle was ar
rested and locked up and warrant is out
TOR McMinneman.
Frank Souders, who has been on the sick
list for several days, is able to be out,
Charley ClOgson, boy 10 years of age,
fell and had his arm broken al the rink on
Saturday night.
The wedding of Reece Watkins, Of Ftna-
vile, and Miss Nellie Romick is announced
for Christmas eve.
A leap year dance will be given by the
Standard Glee Club shortly.
Mr.. T. W. Shreve, who has been quite
sick. was not SO well yesterday.
A gift festival and entertainment will be
given at Commercial Hall on Christmas
night by Lodge No 2,3ls of the G. U. Q.
O, F, There will be addresses by Prof. J.
II. Jones Of Wheeling. and J. d. Davis, Of
Cadiz. and music and singing by the Twi-
light Glee Club. A gold watch, ladys
necklace and set Of chinsware will be
given to those holding the lucky tickets.