The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-09-01


men to be seen in the ranks
brlght.eyed, energetic men, keenly
alive to the important topics Of the
day and the good Of their readers, Yes
terday's sessions were only attended by
members OF the Association and other
newspaper men. 1t is to be hoped that
the citizens Of Wheeling will turn out to-
day and attend the morning and afternoon
sessions, which promise to be very enter
tanning, A number Of interesting papers
are to be read, and most cordial invita-.
ton is extended to the public, not alone
by the officers OF the Association, but by
members Of the local press, to be present
10 listen TO the proceedings, assist III
making the visiting editors feel at home
and by their presence show an appreCia'
ton OF tho work that Is being done Tor the
State by these "boomeIs."
The Second Branch chamber has been
nicely fixed for the meetings, The desks
have been moved back agailat the walls
and plenty oil chairs put inside the bar to
accommodate everybody.
1t was shortly after 2 o'clock yesterday
afternoon when Mr.. John II. Holt, the
handsome President Of the Association and
editor OF the Grafton Standard, took the
chair and raped for order, He called on
Rev, ]. 0. Thompson, editor OF the Keyscr
Mountain Echo, to olIer prayer, and that
gentleman made q fsrYsnt and appropriate
appeal for Divine guidance and aid. Mr..
w. E, Hughes, Yice-President Of the
Chamber Of Commerce, was then intro
duced, and on behalf OF the citizens ex-
tended a hearty welcome in Q short I'D
dress. He took occasion to call attention
to Wheellpg's many advantages, both
social and industrial, hoped that the Wis.
itors would enjoy their stay here aud ex-
pressed himself as having no fear but
what such would DO the case under the
care and direction Of the local press, Mr..
Hughes clever remarks were received
with applause.
jackson county Bugle, who WIS in his
place, then proceeded to call the roll. The
following regular members answered to
their names:
A. .. Clark, Buckhannon Della.
Hon. w. MO. Dawson, Preston county
George NJ. Fleming, Buckhannou Ban,
b. W. Gall, Phillppi Je0r'onian.pIain.
F.G, Glass, wellsburs Pan. Handle Nc,rs
]. K, Henderson, st. Adams NOnpariel.
DR.. NJ, s. Holt, Weston Republican.
John H. Holt, Grafton Standard.
o. Il. Hawvermale, Berkeley Springs
NewS.
OR. Oldham. Moupdsyille.
James ]. Peterson, Huntington Rtpub'
licdn.
Charming NJ. Smith, Parkersburg lnder.
Il. q. Smith, jackson county Bugk.
Roy. j. o. Thompson, Keyser Echo.
John L. Thornhill, Charleston Etning
Star.
W. S. Wiley, New Martinayllle Democrat
A. b. White. Petersburg Stale Journal.
g. B. Hart, Wheeling lNTELLIoESoER.
Col. Robert McEldowney, New Martins.
vile Democrat.
J. w. Holt, Grafton Eagle,
In addition, the following newspaper
men were present, several Of whom took
occasion to either join or pay up back
dues and become active members once
more:
r. A. Gallaher, st. Mary's Oracle.
James 3. fancy, Wheeling ReQiitEr.
NJ. A. Chew, Wheeling N1US.LeIler.
N. D. Adams, Wheeling Register.
A. A. Bee, West Union Herald.
John Peyton, Charleston State Tribune.
U. s. Grant PitEer, Martinsburg Inde.
pendent.
L. B. Davis, Salem, Harrison county
Democrat.
Samuel Jacobs, Wellsburg Herald.
Louis Lepper, Wheeling Holksbldh.
]. w. Burchinal, Moundsyille Herald.
A. P. Carney, Moundsville Sickle.
Fritz Neihan, Wheeling HolkSbldh.
W. W. Whitmyer, Wheeling Regiiler.
Austin Beach, Wheeling INTRLLldESCER.
w. @. Beans, Wheeling Register.
Among the spectators were Mr.. NJ. j.
Finley, president Of tho Ohio Valley
Trades aud Labor Assembly; Hon. John
A. Campbell, Of Hancock county; Prof.
F. II. Crsgo and DR.. I. O. Edwards, who
accompanied the party to the Park and
helped to entertain tho editors there, and
Hon. j. II. Burt. There were also sew.
eral ladies, wives Of the members, inter.
ested spectators. After dues had been
paid, new members elected aud other
like business transacted, Hon. w. M. o.
Dawson, editor OF the Preston county
Journal, tho treasurer, made his report,
showing q good balance In the treasury,
which was referred to the appropriate
committee together with the vouchers.
A committee consisting Of Dr.. N. S.
Holt, MIR. g. NJ. Fleming and Rev. ]. D.
Thompson, was appointed TO prepare reso.
lutions Of respect to the members who
have died during the year.
Col. Robert MCEldowney, Mr.. +. @.
Glass and Mr.. ]. ], Peterson were appoint.
ed committee TO inspect the Treaauref's
report.
Mr.. Austin Beach outlined the pro.
gramme arranged by the local press, and
other business Of q routine nature was
transacted. Before leaving for the Park
the new Public Building was inspected
and very much admired. Il was generally
conceded that Wheellng's city offices and
those being arranged for the county were
the most convenient and elegant Of any
In the State and compared most iavorably
with those Of larger and more pretOntlous
places.
Al 4 o'clock the party filled a special
car attached TO the Elm Grove train
being joined by Mr.. Anton Reymann,
the live energetic head Of the road and the
Park Association, and Mr.. Henry Stamm
and Mr.. Henry Bleberson, Of the Park
Directory, who exerted themselves 10
please and entertain the strangers. Their
example was one that other business men
could we'll afford 10 emulate. The run
out was quickly made, the, points 81 inter-
cot being pointed out and explained on.
route. Arriving at Wheellng's great
pleasure resort, the party was met by MI
William Krieger, the accommodations su'
perlntendsnt, who took O. juStiaable
pride In showing tho party
through the well kept aud
beautiful grounds. Mr., Charles HlnOh,
the Superintendent Of the Elm Grove
road was also present and aided
materially In making tho ride and visit
the success that they were. Tho ladies'
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