Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-12-09
BENwOOD.

TIE lzlar ard festival for the benefit
of S.. Johns church commenced last even
ing.
A force of men are working on the mo
tor cables at this terminus of the lie.
St. Johns school enjoyed holiday yes
terday, owing to not having gas.
A large number Of the Upper ward peo'
pie were down yesterday attending the
hearing of Joseph Miller.
st. Johns Hall looked very gay and fes-
tive las. evening 1t being the initial eve
of the festival with will continue for some
days. The ladies in charge artist;cally
decorated their sections Of the hall with
bunting, flags and lacs. The fl s. refresh
mert table is in charge Of Miss injury and
Miss Carroll. The second, Mrs. W. Bur
see aud Miss V. Burr, and the third, Mrs
J. Price and Mrs. Byron. Each table has
a corps of fair msidens assisting.
The nectar and lemonade wells are in
charge Of the Misses Deepan and Mis-.
Smith.
The supper table is in charge ofMrs
NJ. Dolsp, who is noted for her culinary
skill. She is assisted by Mrs. Palmer and
Miss Sauer.
The postofice is piquaptly and skill
fully attended by Miss Ella Murry, Frances
Kelley, and Sadie Allen.
Little Mss Mamie Hcyt, Maggie Bran
men, Maggie Byres and Mary Hal! hay,
the grab bag. The committee solicit thu
attendance of all.
The output OF steel at the Riverside
plant during the past week was the largest
in its rec lrd. The product o. this pl ant il
dessrvedly gaoted or ranked in many sec
tions OF the country az number one
quality.
The festival for the benefit Of the Ger
man Lutheran Congregation will con
rlence on next Friday evening and con
tinue two or three nights. The commit e.
having it in charge have bee1 indefatiga
BILE in arranging for it and it undoubtedly
will be very successful. 1t will be held II
the vacant store room formerly occupied
by Morgan & Bros.
The sidewalk on Ninth street issin bac
shape. The street is about four feet bigbe
and consequently the water drains to tb'
side. 1t makes it NJ times almost im
passably rairey.
Baumer & Co. have donated the use OF
fiue pisro at the bsz ,ar, which adds great
" TO the attrsctiveness of the festive scene
The hearing of Thomas Miller, whicl
was conducted before Squire Riddle Fri
day was again postponed, owing to 70
having time to examine all the witnesses
It will be continued on the Dist inst.
A number from Be'laire were over las
evening attending st. Johns festival.
TIE nail factory was idle yesterday.
The Wheeling Company's plant il
making full time with large outputs.
Mr.. James Fuller is arranging to ratil
his beat house.
4 building for the manufacture OF gas II
being put up at the tube works.
TIE AZ. E Sunday school is preparing
for it's Cnristmas entertain ment.
NJ. James Digs is able to be on
sg,in.
Mrs. Chae. Seigh has returned from
visit TO Prttsburg.
John Healy, Esq, Of Columbus o, is
guest at the residence of bis father.
J. W. Glue, General Manager Of th'
telegraph, was in town last week.
Several weddings are booked Tor the hol
id3ys, or thereabouts.
4 large percent Of our inhab tants wen
up to the city yesterday.
TIE bazaar and festival now in progress
at st. Johns school hall is pronouL ced
success aud a most pleasant and enjoyable
place 10 while away ones evenings. Tn
ladies have giily drsped and srtisticaDy
decorated the hall with bunting, flags anc
lace, and We'd with each other in arrsng
ing their respective sections. The first re-
fre:huent table is in charge Of Mrs MuuJ
and Miss Corroll; the second, Mrs. W. Pur
sse and Mrs. V. Burr; the third, Mrs. J
Price, and Miss Byrne. The supper table
il supervised By Mrs. Ii. Dolsn, who i
skilled in the culinary art. The lemonad'
department IL very attractive. PRESIDE:
over by the Misses Deeesn and Smith.
The postoffice is piquautly attended b!
the following merry quartette: Mis- Eli
Murray, Frances Kelly, Mamie Hoyt and
Maggie Branner. The grsb-big, with 10
magog head and cspacious depth, Is in tn
care of number Of small maidens.
The fancy booth is in charge Of Mis-
Harvey and Miss Dolan. The object o
this festival Is to liquidate the debt re
manning ON the parsonage. Let every at
tendaut contribute their quota towait
achieving this object. The committee u
charge and the ladies of the various table
deserve Q vast amount Of credit for tbei
efforts in its behalf.
FOB sLEEPLEssNEss