Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-10-11
WASHINGTON, PA.
Agricultural Association Picnic-On and
Gas--Notss.
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WASHINGTON, Pa, October l0.-The
Western Pennsylvania Agricultural Associ-
alton held g grand basket picnic at the new
Fair Grounds. about one mile north of
town, on the West MiddletoWn pike, yester
dsy afternoon. The weather was all that
could be desired, cool aud pleasant, and the
turf out was large one. We feel safe in
saying that every township IN the county
was represented. From early morn farmers
ecu d be seen entering town from all roads,
accompanied By their families, and before
midday rolled onward the streets aud pave
mtnts were densely populated with every
variety OF humanity. At o'clock an lm-
prompts procession was formed. made up
principally OF spring wagons, carriages and
numerous other eonveyanCes, while dis
persed throughout the pageant there were
five brass bands, representing the various
precincts. The grounds we're reached and
the people wandered about, seemingly void
Of anything to look at or any place to go,
The Committee on Arrangements, consist
ing Of Messrs. julius LsMoyne, John c.
MeNary, A G. Happier, R. d. Wylis aad
DOMINIC Hart, held an informal caucus,
aid decided to have grand entry and
accordingly collected together the mem
',rs Of the different bands,
making about sixty in all,
snd they, headed by the Washing
ton Wheelmen, with Mr.. Poole as captain,
started around the halfmile tracA to the
familiar sir Of Marching Through
Georgia" This ended, several races we're
INDUCED in Notwithstanding the track was
in very bad condition. The first entries
we're these Of the 2:4O class; this was won
to "Scrrel Ben" making the mile in some
thing over three minutes. Next was free.
fOr-all tr1t, the name of the winner could
lot be learned. The picnic as whole was
8 success, and the committee should be
congratulated. The grounds are beautiful
" laid out and the track when completed
viii be one of the 6uest in the country.
Several buildings have been erected and
numerous others about to be. The grand
opening will not be until the fall of 1886,
and the occasion viii be looked forward to
by all interested in agricultural affairs
Gortons minstrel band was on the grounds
and rendered some fine selections.
1t might be said with safety that nothing
worthy Of note has been disclosed in the oil
field, since the far famed Gordon gusher
was initiated into the olesginous realm.
continually opening up, and the prospects
ere more than aatJering for the wells in
process Of drilling, eviuced by the numerous
dsrricks in close proximity to town, sud
the men of note from the oil regions that
Huger in the hotel Hobbies and telegraph Of
fees, apparently waiting aud watching the
developments. Within 8 radius of one and
halt miles from this place there are seven
teen oil and gas derricks, and, undoubtedly,
within the next six weeks the number will
be doubled TWo,thirds of these are in
active operation, and indications point to
favorable outcome.
The Gordon continues to yield abundant
ly-it has averaged five barrels per hour
since the pump has been in active order,
the sand was struck in this well August
23rd, at q depth Of 2,4OO feet and since
that time, by natural process, it has
flowed 1856 barrels A series or pipes con-
vey the ell from the tank to the railroad.
1t is then shipped to Pittsburg. A serious
accident occurred at the CAN'T well yester-
day, 10 which the cable was cut of twenty
feet above the tools caused BY csyiDg in.
This will cause temporary suspension OF
work at least, if not total abandonment.
Fishing for tools sill continues at the
Gsbby and Wilson.
Mrs. E. G. Hewitt has leased to Ysnde-
grif 4 Co. her farm in Canton, embracing
100 acres, for oil purposes.
Miss Helen D., daughter of Mr.. r F.
Stream, of this place, was married on Thurs
d8y sfternson to Mr.. Edward A. Shepherd,
of Boston, Mass.
Mr.. Jim Clark, class of 81, W. aud ]. Col.
lege. is attending the law school Of Colum-
tia College of New York city.
Mr.. ]. S. Fulton, formerly Of Blooming
ton, ILL.,, has located here. He enters the
dental office with his father.
GorSon's New Orleans minstrels perform
ed last night in Town Hall to large and
enthusiastic audience.
Mr. Gilchrist Of Lestherwood, near
Wheeling, paid his sons, who are attending
Trinity Hall Military Academy a short visit
this week.
Miss Hattie Dalzsll, of Wheeling, is visit
ing Mrs. President Motfst.
Miss Kate Walker, of Elizabeth, Pa, who
arrived here to attend the ShspPerdSreau
wedding, is visiting Miss Nellie Hazlett, Of
Msiden street.
NJ. James s. Moore, sc, W. and j. Col
'sge, leaves for Easton, Pa, near Philsdel-
lis, next week, to at md the annual con-
ver u, of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity,
% be held at Lafayette College the 10Th,
18th and 18th.
Dr Reed McC Baird and bride ere visit
~ Mr.. A. 7. Baird, on Maiden street.
Trey will remain in town until Wednesday
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