Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-08-16
srEUBENvILLE.

STEUBENvILLE, August 15.-The Judicial
Convention held by the Democrats at Den
nison last Tuesday to choose candidates for
the third subdivision of the Eighth Ohio
District, did well in the selection OF men
for these important positions. Thos. P.
Spencer, of this city, nominated to succeed
Joseph G. Hance, is recognized as one OF
the aolest attorneys at the bar of Jefferson
county, besides is a man OF fine presence, a
courteous and digniisd geitleman, and has
hosts of friends in both political parties
who recognize that he would occupy the
Judicial Bench with ability, and that his
decisions would be fair and Just and right.
Albert G. Barnes, Of Cadib who was nom
mated to succeed Judge Pearce. and will
therefore contest the eleotion with Judge
Donthitt, of Tuscarayas county, is law
yer of fine ability, and his record in his
own county of which he may be proud
There is not, and should not be, any poll
tees in the selection Of aCommon Pleas
Judge. The best man should be chosen. II
this is done in the coming election, there is
little doubt as to who will occupy the
bench at the sittings Of court in this
county.
The will of H. G. Garrett was submitted
for probate last Wednesday. 1t disposes
of large amount Of property and the bene-
ficiaries by it to be congratulated. The
particular feature about the will was that
in every particular there was no room for
doubt as to the intentions of Mr.. Garrett
In disposing of his property. 1t was so
clear and explicit that there was no shadow
of room for uncertainty. During life Mr..
Garrett was recognized as one of the
clearest headed business men in Eastern
Ohio, and in his will he sustains that repu-
tation. The value Of the property disposed
of is estimated at S250, 000 Mr.. CARROTS
relations and friends were all most kindly
remembered. The will was drawn and
signed on the 18th day Of February. 1884,
and was witnessed by Charles B. Gilmore
and John McCrackin. 1t names Joshua
Manly and ID. j. Sinclair as executors. A
codicil providing that j any of the bene
fciaries should be dissatisfied and brine
suit to set the will aside that thew should
not have the amount wiiled to them wa,
attached August %, 1858. and was wit
messed by R. G. Howester and w. S. Nc
Caulen.
Last Wednesday evening associates o.
Mr.. and Mrs. James s. Beans in tn,
Knights OF Pythias and Pythian Sister,
perpetrated a pleasant surprise on thi
couple. The occasion was the birthday O
MIS-. Dcduc, dlQ w uAtC tuc COuplt were Sit
ting at their home on Adams street witt
their family enjoying quiet time friend
to the number Of twenty couple suddenl,
marched in upon them. The party wa
well supplied with ice cream, cake an
other toothsome edibles. After the SUI
prise was over they were heartily wei
coined by their host and hostess, and
pleasant time was enjoyed.
Mrs. DR.. Mason and child, of Wheeling
are guests at the residence Of Mrs Mason
father, A. H. Battin, Esq, on North Fourt
| street.
Fred Robertson and femily, and A.
McLane and family, Arrived home fror
Harlem Springs this wd x.
Mrs. Mary K. Means aud sister, Mr.,
| Gilbert, returned this eek from an eJ
tended visit 90 Mrs. Me- b. daughter, Mr.,
Macfil, of Ontario.
Miss Tressie Mounic s home after.
| three weeks visit to fri Is In Pittsbur,
A party Of young ladi and gentleme