The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-08-04
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bomo Other People.
The Parkersburg Republican 8 ate Conven.
ton Is a thing OF tho p.,t, but tho many
pleasant incidents connected with the meet
Ing Of that body live, and will continue 10
1.-Two In The memories OF those fortunate
enough 10 have besn there until long after
the people with their votes have ratified Ia
October the ticket there nomioated. Espe;
cially 10 this true oi the members 81, the
Plumsd knishis. Ono 10 safe In mAkipE The
statement that that organization will not
take a trip any where this season that will
be more thoroughly enjoyed than the ons to
Petersburg ives. They were treated
superbly; they were suartered In comfortable
places and every attention was shown by tho
good people OF Parkersburg, irrespective OF
party. Since returning the boys have lived
the trip over many times. The fsst ride
over the B. & o., the hearty reception on
their arrival, the muddy parade and the
blowout afterwards with its moot.conven.
ton, over which one Of Parkersburg's mos.
genial citiz ans presided with u patience and
long suffering that was really astounding, the
rides and wslks on Wednesday, the pleasant
calls paid the ladies-all have furnished
topics for innumerAble talks, and the boy.
that aian't go have vowed not to be LETT the
The State Journsl, In addition to what has
bssn reprinted, has since the convention had
the following interesting notes: s-!
Our young Dsmocratio friends did not
hesitate to do the nice thing by our Wheel.
Ing visitors and the Petersburg Republican
Escort Climb fully appreciate what they did.
Reciprocity will be In order at toms future
time when An opportunity offers.
Lcst-A heart. The finder will please re.
store to No. Al, Blank street, PArkersburg, W.
Va. 1t Is thought that 1t was unconscIously
carried away by q "Plumed Knight" -
For Eleotor-xt-Large John W. Mason, oil
Taylor, in a splendid effort, nominated
Whseling's grand old Newspaper man, John
Frew. Ohio county did herself proud BY
outdoing all other delegations in ~applaudinp
her man. "A foe second was made BY Geo,
W. Atkinson, Of Ohio county, and Mi. Frsx
| was rushed through by ncciamation with g
hurrah. A better choice could not have been
made.
The Wheeling Plumed knights bold thsir
reputation as lady killers. Many Of the
damsels will mourn their departure.
The Wheeling lsTKlLloxNcER was hand
sou,ely recognize ID IL We are glad oft
Charlie 8. Howell. the next Circuit Clerk
OF Ohio county. and tecretAry Of the Con.
ventioh made an excelleut official. No bet
ter could have been chosen.
The "Plumed Knights" of Wheeling,
started Tor home much to the regret OF The
msnystrierds they made during their stay.
We are only sorry that the entertainment
was not what ii would have been at any
otksr time when the city was not crowded
with ~vlsitors. Their g.ntlemanliness was re-
marked by all who Jaw them. and should
they ever return, and we sincsreJy hope they
will, they will receive 4 royal welcome a
number OF the boys went up at midnight to
ees them OF, and to wish them q pleasant
journey.
The State Standard has kindly noticed
Wheeling ss follow: I'm
The Wheeling bauda discoursed soma
splendid music during the days Of the Con,
~vention.
The uniform worn by the Plumed knights
OF wheeling was q very handaome' one.
Prominent among the musicians was that
colored drum ms or. IHA5EE Il ,SI
The Wheeling boys we're a very gentle
manly, set Of fellows. and made mani frieuds
while In the city. E
The Wheeling band sersnaded Capt. Bob
Malley on Wednesday night, and while the
band was discoursing sweet music in front OF
Rob's reo!dence, several hundred enthu-
aits's were engaged In painting the town red,
Turner'S glee club Of Wheeling attracted
more attention than the convention itoelt.
The Seutine! contained the following: f,
That splendid musical organization. the
Wheeling Opsra House Band, rendered de-
lightful music. !
The Wheeling preas gang, handsome II
over, DESTROYED hearts, paper and politicians
during the Uor vsntion.
The Plumed knights Of Wheeling not only
had courtesies extended them BY the Demo-
cratic club Of the city, but even tho Demo-
for them