Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-24

BELLAIRE.
An Interesting Coliection OF Items Picked
Up Yesterday.

An Interesting Collection OF Items tfckeo
Up Yesterday.
Yesterday afternoon the Episcopal
Church had lot ofeedsr brought to this
city for decorating purposes. The cedar
was dropped off at the foot Of Thirty sixth
street, and On expressman sent for. Be
fore he arrived. however, some boys, who
thought the green was trimmings from q
tree and had been thrown of the train out
of the way, picked it up and took it home
for Christmas decorations The young
folks of the church were on hands to fix up
the edifce but were somewhat disappointed
at its non-arrival. The cedar was after
wards gathered up and taken to the church
and everything will be in readiness for the
treat this evening.
The marriage Of Miss Mary McGraw to
Mr.. Davis, Of Denver, was well attended BY
invited friends. Rev. r. NJ. Brown pro-
nounced the ceremony. An excellent sup.
per was provided and before the visitors de-
parted they showered compliments on the
happy pair and wished them many years OF
Vim. Cunningham is home from bust.
Ysstsfaay IT was pretty rdsd;- -Sus tae toy
business was very good. All afternoon the
ladies might have been seen carrying home
armfuls of Christmas presents for the little
ones.
Peter jackson, the wellknown colored
gentlemen, who died Of consumption, was
buried yesterday afternoon. A large con-
course Of friends viewed the remains before
they were taken to the cemetery. Peter did
hauling for Morgan 4 Carol until the last
campaign. He was afterwards taken sick
and before he was aware Of it. consumption
had its hold on him. Up to the last few
days Of his existence he was firm in the be-
lief that he would recover. But it was not
10 be thus. Gradually sinking he prayed
earnestly fer himself, and before the light
flickered said he was ready to die.
Col David Rankin put the rink to good
use last night. He gave the proceeds OF
the evening exhibition to the Ladies Aid
Society for the benefit Of the poor. We
have not heard the exact amount real
lzed.
The Merchants Protective Union met last
night at Geo. he Ter store.
Liberty Hose Company made S2j at its
last ball.
We understand the steel works will re-
sumo On Friday.
The glass business remains about the
same. Not much talk is being INDUCED in
on either side
Miss Fila Weir, OF Gravel Hill, will give
her treat TO the little ones Of that ward this
evening between the hours Of 6 aud
O'Clock. All the poor children Of tha, ward
should call at that time and get bag oi
candy and nuts. Great credit is due Miss
Ella for the interest and trouble she has
taken in this charitable act.
Yesterday morning the force Of clerks o,
J. d. Heinlein & Bo s shoe store had their
hands full waiting on the wee ones who
called for their measure Of candy. About
600 packages were disposed Of in a few
hours.
Mr.. r. NJ. Ray and family are in Wells
burg for few days.
The Transit House fire was not large
one. The prompt action OF the fire depart
mcnt saved the adjoining buildings. The
wind was blowing pretty hard at the time
and had good start been made the flame:
would have soon destroyed considerable
property.
Hiss Bessie Junkins is quite sick.
The upper ferry was not running yester
day. One OF the boilers was being re
paired.
I5it green Or white Christmas We are
to have?
Miss Laura Robinson and l.euis Over ART
home from college for the holidays.
A leap year party or two before the yeal
winds up is talked Of.
The Princess is greatly missed in the Bel
laire trade.
The Catholic schools have been dismissed
until after the holidays.
Some Of the boys about town who hay'
been out of employment have found shor
engagements in the stores.
Miss Lizzie Piper is still sick with diph
liberia.