Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-06-14
ST. CLAIRSVILLE.

ST. GAINESVILLE. o., June 13.-The
strawberry and ice cream festival held by
the ladies' of the Presbyterian Church at
Court House Hall, last evening, was both
enjoyable and successful.
Harry E. Alexander, of Washington. Pa,
is visiting his father, Rev. Robert AleXan-
der.
Postmaster Hunt and wife, Miss Bertha
Hunt and Ed. Mcmillan, Of the Chronicle,
attended the Watt-Lewis wedding at
Barnesville.
The insinuations that large quantities Of
liquor, beer, &c, are brought 10 this
place by wagons, and disposed Of not
Withstanding the existence OF the dry or
dinance, are not wholly true. That there IS
some drinking is not to be denied, but II IS
not so excessive as TO warrant the charges
circulated. Taking this village and the
township there is less spurious aud malt
liquors consumed per capita than in any
other section of the State. It's suggested
that our critics and would be reformers DO
little home work, but thew VIII not do II,
as il is nnch easier 10 abuse the heather
afar off than to NEEDLE with next door
folks
Walter c. Lewis has resigned his posi-
ton as assistant postmaster 10 accept sit
uation in a business house in Wheeling
Henry w Carroll succeeds him in the
posloflice. MIR Lewis discharged the du-
ties Of his Office In credI able manner
The story published in the Bel aire TJjbUac
was simply the Kick Of an "out."
Prof Mitchell has availcd himself of the
condition OF his acceptance Of the gositio'
of Superintendent of Public Schools for
next year, to decline TO accept before given
date.
His action is a disappointment 10 the
nd ~ a of
Efforts 20 induce him 20 remain were un-
successful. tie mas been devoted and
conscientious teacher, and has gained The
confidence and respect OF the people of this
vicinity by uniform geutlemahiy depOrt-
ment and plain honest work.
The directors of the Fair Association are
figuring for attractions. They have tried
to secure Maj. Mckinley and Governor
Campbell TO make addresses during the
fair. Should these gentlemen fail to secure
nominations. it won't be so interesting.
Common Pleas Court adjourned yester-
day Judge briggs left at noon for his
home He will return July II and hold
court for one day for the purpose of con-
firming sales only.
Albert Kunkle and Bert McConnahae,
of Bridgeport, visited VIII Kunkle this
week.
Laddie Tarbott was the only person seri.
ously injured during the erection of the
court house and is now in d critical condi
ton at McClanville from the effects of that
injury.
It is said that the School Board has
elected Prof. George Rossetter, of Wyan
dottc county, superintendent of the public |
schools.
mic, have fixed upon August 18th for their |
picnic.
Hope Commandery gave 500 to the State
Masonic Home.
Judge j. w. Campbell, of Cambridge, |
O., presided for part of the day on the 10th |
inst, hearing a case III which Judge |
briggs had an interest
Judge Campbell IS quite hopeful as TO |
the extension of what is known as the Cal |
$50 Il II
Tomorrow is Chldren's Day in the
PRESBYTERIAN and Methodist Churches.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey II. Bumgamer |
celebrated their golden wedding ON the 10Th |
instant.
Application has been made for the pa.
role of Gester Williams, sent to the peni- |
Tertiary for seven years on Il charge of |
shooting with intent TO kill in a row ~ |
Clemens, on the pike.
Albert l.. Bumgarner has been appoint |
ed stenoerapher for the Common Pleas |
Court.
Marshal Martin arrested Arue Whipple |
this morning, on West Virginia warrant |
The difficulty ems to have been about "a |
gold wa ten, the property OF Anna o. Ho- |
gan, Of Wheeling The watch was secured |
aud Ms Whpple went on her way.
The residence Of John Turk, near Good |
Intent, east of this place, was burned this |
forenoon Most Of the household goods |
were saved. No insurance.