Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-23
OVER THE OHIO.
The Three River Links Of BsIm ont
County.
Yesterdays News Cuttings Through the
Towns Of Bsllaire, Bridgeport and
Martins Ferry.

One Of the most pleasant social events oil
the season was, the surprise reception on
the thirtieth anniversary of the marriage
of Mr.. and Mrs. James Kerr, on Thursday
evening, the 2lst instant On returning
from prayer meeting they found the house
filled with friends and relatives to the
number of about sixty. The guests from
abroad were: Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Giffin,
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Thompson, Mr.. and
Mrs. James 7. Giffin, Mr.. Morrison Gifin,
I'll from St C!airsvills, Ohio; Misses Jane
snd Agnes Rid, Bridgeport, Ohio; Miss 8.
L. CIumtacker, Wheeling; Mr.. James
Ttt mas, Dewitt, Iowa. At the hour OF
ten sn elegant supper was served, to which
sill cid ample Justice, after which letters
Of regret were read from Mr.. and Mrs.
john Rai,ton, OF Carrollton, OHIO, and
Rev A. Young, DID,, of Parnassus, Pa,
the minister who OBLIGATED at their mar.
rage thirty years ago.
A short address was made by Rev. Vim.
Weir extending tie congratulations aud
best wishes OF those present. Mr.. Kerr
then thanked his many friends for thus
assembling to celebrate the anniversary OF
th, II marriage and for their tokens OF high
esteem. The company was then led In
shCIt appropriate prayer by Rev. J. J. Nc
Carroll. Short speeches were made oy
Joel Wood and w. n. Holiday. The e1
crosses closed by the singing OF the 23d
Palm by the whole assemblsge. The re-
manning hours OF the evening were spent
in pleasant social intercourse.
Presents were given By the following
persons: Handsome bedspreads from Rev.
VIM. Wier and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Thompson and Mr.. aud Mrs. Root.
Johnson; silver tea urn, Mr.. aud Mrs. G.
e. Shreve, Misses CIumbacker aud Lofthus;
fine towels by Mrs. S. Gitiin, Mr.. and Mrs.
T. T. GrIer Mr.. and Mrs. F. West, Mrs
Z. c. Woods. Mrs. James Gitfin, Isaac
Gifip. Mrs. w. n. Holiday, Mrs. George
McKim ard Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Campbell;
lace curtains, Robert, Wis, Ella and
Mrs. L. Swar z; handsome chamber
set Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mann:
cream pitcher, Mrs. S. A. Bayiess;
chsir tidy, Miss Maggie Rals'on: fne em
broidered handkerchief, Edna Crowl;
msrtel lambrequ:p, Mrs. J. w. Lawrence.
soul bowls, Mrs. Il. O'Neill; fine apron.
Mrs. |. Gitfin; table covers from DR. Il.
West, the Misses Mary and Maggie Kerr,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Harrison; tine table
cloth and dinner napkins from Mrs. A.
Ralston, Mrs. J. p. Crowl, Mrs. NJ. Black
ford, Mrs. +. G. Boyd and !; Griffin; book
of poems, A. Ralston, Jr.; Majolica bread
plate, the Misses Cora Sloane and Mary
ABBOTT. hat and bonnet representing the
BRIDE and groom's early besd-dre1s; hand
e,chitfs from the Misses Agnes and Jane
Reid, Mrs. f. J. Hoyle, Mrs. T. Gsier,
Mrs. ". n. Holiday, the Misses A.
Gray I'd N. \. Barnett, and Mr.. w. w.
Cow.
TIE committee-Madames A. Rllst1n, J.
P. C.Oxl, J n. Bsckford, + c. Boyd and
|. G. itin-hsd eve rything arranged in the
mot efficient msnuer possible for the con-
fort uf each Que present.
ANOTHER RECEPTIQN.
On Thursday night Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram
Frazier, Sr., were most agreeably sur.
prised. On Wednesday Mr.. Frazier re-
marked to Prof John Wallace, his son.in-
law, that if he would i've till the next day
Thursday be wCGld have been married
forty years. The Professor at once thought
OF q surprise, and worked it up quietly
an ng Mr.. Frszier's children. About 6
o'clock they met at Mr.. John Fraziers and
repaired to their residence on West Wal
nut street. The party numbered between
thirty and forty persons, and they carried
tables, tablecloths and an elegant supper
cooked and prepared in the most tenn pting
manner before leaving. Tables were set
and IN five minutes Mr.. and Mrs. Frazier
were invited to participate. Expecting
nothing of the kind they were completely
overcome by surprise, and were at loss
for words TO express themselves. Fully
an hour was spent in discussing the re.
past. Then followed presentation. Mr..
james Frazier, their youngest son, ap
pesred carrying large tray heavily laden
with elegant presents and in behalf Of the
children presented them to Mr.. and Mrs.
Frazier. At this they were more amazed
than ever, and were unable to respond.
The presentation over, the party remained
until IL o'clock, spending the evening very
delightfully."- in music, conversation and
games. The recipients feel quite happy
ard certainly appreciate the mark Of attec-
ton very much.
GENERAL CITY NEWS.
The schools closed yesterday at noon in
honor of Washington's birthday.
Cooney Myers, who has been sick Tor
some days is on the mend.
Ad. Van Pelt is on the mend, also Clar-
ence Burris.
Mrs. Margaret Johnson, of Quaker City,
as the guest of Mrs. Elizabeth Boyd.
James Wilson has accepted a position in
]. +. Craig's store.
Benz. Pastors driver for the lEtna mill
has probably the finest team in this Sec
ton of the country. They are immense.
Henry Stengle will erect a dwelling
house on Broadway street, in the Garden
Spot, costing about $1,000.
h. Hiflich, of GAINESVILLE, is the guest OF
his brother-in.law, S. Klein.
Joseph Wolf, who has been laid up with
sore hand for ten weeks, made his first
appearance on the streets yesterday, aud
will soon be able to return to work.
Frank Rice and wife, OF st. Clairsyille,
are the guests of Mr.. George Deiiz.
VIM. Rothermond and wife have return
ed from an extended visit from Ioungs.
town and report splendid time.
Yesterday Nicholas, an employe at VIM.
Mann's foundry, had his foot mashed by a
hot blast pipe &C the depot.
Charley Curtis ard Dave Coleman, two
coiored dudes of our little city, take the
cske with boxing gloves. They contem-
plate taking the road"
Yesterday Ross ]. T, Dfennen returned
to Minneapolis.
The relief store closed on Thursday and
will reopen this morning, remslnipg open
till evening, when 1t will close till Tues
day. Relief is coming in very slowly.
Hiram Frazier, Jr., has sold his residence
on Fourth street.
Smith Hurst, of Louisville, was in the
city Yesterday, in charge OF a quantity of
provisions sent in from the good people OF
that place.
Again Flicker CoSs is in the lookup for
drunkenness.