Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-04-25
SOCIAL AFFAIRS
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The social given by Thoburn Post No. r.
G. A. R., at Thoburn Hall, on Wednesday
night, was the largest and most enjoyable
one ever given in the hall. The affair was
a select one. only members of the post,
their families and those invited being pres
ent. Nearly two hundred persons were in
attendance. They came early and remained
until late hour, and all enjoyed them
selves immensely. The address vas deliv
cred by Mr.. G. w. Baggs, of Bridgeport, in
a very interesting manner. Splendid reci'
tations were delivered by Miss BERTHE Hip
kins, of this city, and Mr.. VIM. Wins, OF
Wheeling. Miss Edith Haughton and
Messrs. Stephen Haughton, George Hip
kins and jess Johnson appeared in quar-
tette and rendered some fine singing.
Messrs. Johnson and Haughton also sp-
peared alone in q comical Dutch duet.
Grand Army songs were sung by the post,
also Misses 'Tannehill, Hopkins and
Brown and Messrs. Elbert9, Tannehill and
Hadsell, all of which were very interesting
and highly appreciated. In fact, the entire
programme was intensely interesting Pro
lessons Sheib and House, of Wheeling,
we're present with organs and some
good playing was rendered. Refresh
ments, consisting OF Stanton's cream, cake
md oranges were served at different times
and al excellent supper by Me-. Adam
Warnig and wife, which consisted of bean
soup, meat, bard tack, coffee, etc: Quite a
number of the members OF Holiday Post
Of Iyhaaiin0 and past ~
Bridgeport, were in attendance. In al
nearly two hundred persons were presenr
and were enthusiastic in their paaise Of it.
BRILLIANT SOCIAL EVENT.
On Wednesday evening most delight
sul sOcisl event took place at the residence
Of Mrs VIM. Woodruff on North Third
street. The event was given by their
daughter, Miss Anna, in honor Of her guess
Miss Anna Blew, OF Allegheny, Pa. Eight
or ten couple were present Tsffy pulling
vas the principal feature of the occasion
md in this way the gay young folks en-.
joyed themselves splendidly. Converse
ION and games OF different kinds were
INDUCED in. There was choice vocal and
instrumental music in abundance, and tn
long hours were quickly passed away. The
happy participants departed for their
homes about midnight and all agree it
.syiDg that Miss Anna is a splendid
hostess.
ALL SORTS OF RECENT HAPPENINGS.
Yesterday Mr.. Daniel. Cox, the down
town druggist, received 6ne soda foun
tsin from Boston.
Mr.. VIM. johnson has removed his fam
ily from Gallopolis TO this city.
THE Climax" will make q special trip
70 Wheeling Saturday night.
For Sale-Some of the incest property 10
Martins Ferry. Inquire OF John W.
Crooks.
MIR. Thos. Furry. who has been LAID up
for some time, is able to be ont.
Mr.. Sam Huskins is having his residences
elegantly repainted and grained and
papered by Mr.. Gordon and other@ise i'm
proved.
John Stewart, Esq, who has been laid
up with ipfiammatory rheumatism foi
several weeks, is improving rapidly.
Miss Grace Whorry, OF Moundsyille, Is
the guest of Miss Alice Thomas, OF E!ns
VILE.
II is Frank instead of Will Bowmon who
is on the sick list.
This afternoon the Episcopal Aid Society
will meet at the residence OF Mrs. Jno. r,
Miller.
Heryey and Shreve are having their
pffices handsomely painted.
The lookup 10 empty for the first time
since last Saturday.
Hukill & Cunningham are repsperine
and painting the residence OF Mr.. l.. Acker
nan in superb style.
The big bali for the benefit OF Mr.. Isaac
wsgtnor takes place to night.
The choicest fruits and coutectionsries
are kept by Mr. Peter Wagenor in Cots
old stand. He has ice cream every day.