Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-08-29
MARTINS PERRY.

Probably one of the graudest socis
events ever held in our little city was the
soiree at the residence of Mr.. Geo. McKim
on Third street, Wednesday evening The
affair was gotten up and given by Mr.. Nc
Kims charming daughters, Misses May and
Edith, in honor of the 10th birthday of theil
Lrother, Ross McKim, handsome and
popular young man employed in the Super
intendents Office of the Cleveland and
Pittsburg railroad at Wellsville. Invita-
tons were issued to about twenty-five
couples of the A. 7. F. F. Society, of which
the Misses McKim are members, majority
of which responded. They appeard by eighl
o'clock filling several rooms and remained
till 2 a. m. Yesterday morning, The party
was composed of the youth, beauty and
chivalry of Martins Ferry, with large
number OF fine costumes and would be dit
ficult to excel. The long hours were qu'ck,
ly passed in playing an endless number OF
the most popular games, conversation and
in other ways. 4 collation. about III ~
was one of the features of the occasion.
There was no dancing but Notwithstanding
this fact each and every person who was
fortunate enough TO be present enjoyed
themselves immensely.
THE LIST OF THesE FREsEST.
Among the many gay participants your
correspondent noticed the following young
adde's and gentlemen: Misses May Robin
son, Flora Williams. Anna Weir. Anna
Green BERTHE Gray Mary Davidson Blanche
Medill Ida Hoyle, Anna Ralston, AIDA Dill
worth; Belle Updegraf,. Maggie Ken and
Messrs. John E. Lloyd, Anderson Ralston,
Ed. Reid, Frank link Charles Swaits Robt
Blackford, Jesse Phebus, Russell Medill, Jesse
Jones, Joseph Pennington, Wilson Kerr,
Roscoe 0ng, Jim Pennington, Port Cole
man. Mortimer Williams and Charley Sci
by, all of this city, and Miss ANNE Blew,
Of Allegheny, Pa, and Mr.. Lou hawthorn
and Miss, Kittie Hawthorn, of Portland.
CITY ITEAA
Last evening little skirmish took place
On North Fifth street between some gipseys
and lot of children, but It is not be-
lieved that any lives were lost.
From the Bellaire Tribune; we learn that
Rev. VIM. Wier and Grant Sedgwic&, Ofthis
city, were visiting friends in Bellaire, yester-
day. Mr. John Anderson has finished the
vacation for Mr.. Geo. Arbaughs building,
on Hanover street Mrs, &osgroye, Mrs.
Dr. B. Yost Mrs DR.. George lost and Mrs.
Ella Wilson, Of Wareaton on the
guests Of Mr. Robert Carmichael.
There will be social at Mrs. Neazey this
Friday evening for the benefit OF the Epis'
copal Mission Sunday school. Miss Flora
Williams, Mr.. Schofeld ard others have
kindly consented to assist There will be
ice cream and other refreshments. The
Central Blaine and Logan Club will meet
1T City Hall tonight Mr.. Daniel Gilmore
has returned from an extended visit TO Nir-
ginio. Last evening Mrs, Thos. Watkins
returned from a pleasant visit to Bellaire.
VIM. Moore had his foot burt at the 4Etna
mill on Wednesday and is laid up in conse-
duence. The new pews in the Presbyte-
lian church are being put up. DR.. Darrah
is on the sick list. Mrs. r. Barr is the re-
cipicnt of letter announcing the death of
Mr.. Louis SmallwoOd formerly Of this city,
at Pellyiew, ILL.,. a few days ago.