Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-04-12
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Delta Theta 3 and Beta Theta Pi 2.
The oil craze seemed after the CAN'T vel
test to have died away, bu
it is now rising again. A mum
Der Of the old oil men have returned
and wells have been located on several o.
the farms lying near Washington. The
CAN'T well flows about Is barrels per day
and about 500 barrels have been shipped
East and sold. The company has received
5000 in cash for the oil.
The most interesting thing in the news
paper line here is a controversy that is nov
in progress between the Observer and the
Reporter on the subject of skating Kinks,
sherifiaIty, etc. The Observer has been eX-
posing the extortion praclised b. the sheriff
on the commissioners in the keeping OF
tramns, exc. The prime motive seems
10 be The election OF a Republican sheriff at
the next election, but in tie matter men.
toned re two Republican papers are AZ
dagg.rs points, and h, suit vii! be that .
Democratic sheriff vii be elected IN this
county as usual The Democracy are max
ing still hunt, ard are perfectly harmo'
nlops.
Society affairs are moving along rs slow
y as the Spring. The event OF the week
waa party on Friday evening at the
reside. c. Of /. r. Bid, on Maiden street.
II was Il reception given the 7. u. e., (Ffi-
dcy Nigh, Club) about thirty Of whom we're
present. Various amgsemcIts made the
night PASS merrily aud when it was half
gore the assembly sought thsir couches,
The next regular meeting Of the CluD vii!
be on Friday evening at the residence Of
Mrs. c. Lapsley.
The meeting Of the W, T. NJ. S. ofWash
inc,on Presbytery in the Second Presby
terrain church, was very important event.
The sessions began Wednesday morning
ard closed Thursday evening. 4 large
number of delegates from Wheeling
and other points in West Virginia
and Pennsylvania were present Among
hose from Wheeling were Mrs George r
Taylor. Mrs DR.. Cunningham, Mrs DR.. J
Hupp, Mrs. G. l. Cranmer Mrs. B. +. But
Ter, Mrs A. w Kelley, Mrs John M0ii,at,
Misses Matte Taylor Maggie Moifat and
Kate Allison. Mrs Jacobs was present
from Wellsburg, W. Va. Interesting al.
dresses we're made By the delegates and re-
turned missionaries, notable ore being
hat of Mrs Shaw, of China delivered in
The costume Of the women in that far away
country.
The attendance was very large and much
work WAS accomplished.
Personal.
VIM. McKennan has taken the interest in
the drug store owned by his late brother,
Mr. Lew. Nehemiah
Mr.. Chrisrmen, orthe Reporter, with his
family, have departed for trip through the
West.
Professors Simonton and Lyon have re-
turned from the New Orlearns Exposi.
ton
Mrs. Gertrude Speer. of Pit,sbur2, dauch.
Ter OF George ". Miller, Esq. is visiting
her parents.
Mrs. Gus B. Spates, Of Clarksbgrg, W.
Va is visiting her parents.
Mr.. Charlie Hobbs OF Wheeling has been
in Washington for several days, hanging a
very beautiful chandelier in the store Of
Vim. Smith 4 Son. Charlie pats in his
leisure moments at the Main street rink.
Mrs. II. J.. NcIlV in and daughter have
moved 10 Wheeling, aud depart from Wash
ington with the war.Dest wishes OF many
.riends.
1t is reported a Young man Of st. Glars
vile, O., has sent touching letter TO
President Motiat, asking aid
Mr.. John Mcdonald returned recently a
full fedged NJ. D., from Jefferson Medical
College, Philadelphia. He will probably
settle in Eastern Ohio.