Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-08-07
MoUNDsvllIE.
Tho Cleveland and Hendricks Club
Teachers Institute-social and Personal
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MoUsDsvILLE, W. Va, August 6.--[Ex-
elusive. THE Cleveland and Hendricks
club met Tuesday evening pursuant to ad-
journment and transacted considerable busi-
ness among which was the election Of Mr..
Dorsey Blake as Vice President A com
mittee to determine the most advisable
way Of going to the Congressional conven-
ton at New Martinsyille the 2lst inst, con-
sisting Of Capt. Anschutz, A. P. Carney, J.
N. Gray, John Gallaher and j. c. Tonp-
son, Jr., was appointed. Laign Shimp was
elected Sergeartat arms. A constitution
and by, laws were adopted. Hon. ]. Alex.
Ewing then addressing the club compliment,
it highly on the energy manifested. He
afterwards showed his appreciation more
substantially by treating to the
tips" The disappointment Of not pe-
ceiving the uniforms in time
for the parade did not make that demon.
stration as brilliant as was expected but
with Capt Tucker at the head it couldn't
have beeen other than complete success.
After cheering the nominees and the prom.
inent Democrats Of the town as they. parad-
ed over it the club disbanded to meet Fri
day evening. IF you don't do anything
else catch the spirit of the man" is what
Prof. Haines said to his pupils yesterday
concerning Prof DeGraf. Just that much
gain would amply repay all who attended
bis lecture They are plain, practical talks,
and Just what Marshall teachers want. 1t
is surprising that more don't avail them
selves of this grand opportunity. Their
small salaries doe, not justify this extra ef'
fort, but one thing is certain that an in
crease in teachers pay will not be made
until the standard of teaching is materially
elevated, until more modern and natural
methods are practced 1t is not mark Of
progressiveness OH the part Of the
teachers of this county. Hon.
John Nixon was in the city to-day.
Rev. Noland OF Parkersburg, has accepted
call TO take charge Of the Episcopal church
at this place. The genial captain Of the
steamer Telegram, Mr. Cats, was in town
Yesterday. Prof Beach and Mr.. Will List,
of your city we've in town last eve. Hon
L. G. Cramer will preach in the Presbyterian
church, both morning ard evening, next
Sabbath. The case of the Sta:e VS.. Lowery
Hughes that was up before Squire Ed.
wards Yesterday, resulted in both Hughes
and James Gettings, the plaintiff, being
compelled to give 800 bond to keep the
peace for the space Of one year The ma
ture Of the case was that Hughes had threat.
ened Getting life who, ii was claimed, had
circulated scandalous reports concerning
Hughes daughter. DR.. ". l.. Simonton, Of
Cameron, is here on professional business.
Services wers held in the p. +. Chirrh
Monday evening, conducted by Rev. Ham.
mond. of New Martinsville. The banner on
the Cleveland and Hendricks club room is
a daisy. The lawn fete at the home Of
Miss Name Walker last evening was de-
cided success About seventy.fve were
present, a number being from Wheeling
Pi,tsburg, Bellaire, Benwood, Proctor and
Powhat,an. About | | o'clock an excellent
supper was served and the praises Of the so.
cal we're both numerous and highly com
plimentary. c. r. Oldham ESQ, and Mrs
Or. Bruce returned this morning from a two
weeks visit TO Brook county. W. W. Bur
ton has the position of foreman on the
Herald Camp meeting begins on the 18th
inst. A large number Of famil-
les are already on the grounds.
Judge Thaycr Melvin was in town on bust
pess to-day. 8. r. Hanan, of Glen Easton,
candidate for the State Senate, is in town
looking up his political fences. W. j. W.
Cowden was one Of Moundsvilles visitors
today. The school building has been
repaired before the opening OF the regular
term of public school. J. R. Tancill, Of St.
Louis, No, was registered at the Mound
City Hotel yesterday. A little unpleasant,
ness occurred on Purdy street, First ward,
among some neighborly (2) ladies, yester.
day. Blows were not reached, bat the ex.
citement was considerable, and all about a
cistern. Water is cheap, too. The County
Republican Executive Committee is in ses.
sion to-day, devising means, we pre-
sumo. to elect their kangaroo" ticket
The efficient county clerk has completed
the financial statement OF the county which
will appear in the local press Of next week
II seems strange that in Republican town
like Moundsville, in a Republican county
like Marshall and in State that is going
Republican this fall, Blaine and Logan
club can't be sustained. Mrs Capt, An.
schultz and Miss Davenport, Of Iowa, were
visiting the camp grounds to-day. The
Sunday school board Of the Simpson NJ. T.
Church had an important meeting las,
night.