Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-26

ne luneral or william Potter, undor
the auspices OF the city fire department,
took place yesterday afternoon. Services
were held at his late residence. The
Junior American Mechanics Band, in
their new uniform, headed the process
sion in the march to Rose Hill Gem
etery.
The union temperance meeting at
the Christian church last evening were
we'll attendended, G. w. GomeD, OF
Maine, a noted temperance lecturer,
delivered an able address. The exer-
cises ware fnterspersed with choice
music.
Those of our people who attended the
Masonic celebration at Beallsvilie on
Saturday, say that IL was as pleasant an
occasion as they ever attended. the
weather was perfect for outdoor exer-
cses and everything passed OF agree
ably.
An alarm of fire was sent In from the
Fourth ward yesterday morning at an
early hour. A wash-house at VIM. Faris'
residence was consumed. The compa-
MES responded and succeed in confin-
ing the blaze TO the small structure.
County Recorder Dreamer and Deputy
Auditor Fenton, accompanied by their
wifes, drove down from ST. Clairsville
and took the train here for Beallsyille
They remained In the city until 10
o'clock before starting for home.
Auditors Light Gymnastics" has
been adopted as the text book on physi-
cal culture for the teachers in the pub
lie schools, each Of whom is required
to pass an examination in this branch
before resuming teaching.
Superintendent Jones announces that
Bellaire teachers who attend the Coun-
ty Institute this summer will be excused
In any two branches they may select at
the city examination next fall.
Rev. James E. Garrett, OF Salineville,
O., occupied the pulpit at the First Nj.
Church last evening and preached q
very interesting sermon. Rev. Garrett
is an old Belmont county boy.
A number OF American Mechanics OF
this city will accompany the excursion
OF Friendship Council OF Wheeling on
the steamer Liberty down the river to-
morrow evening.
Four arrests were made Saturday
night and yesterday morning-three
drunk and disorderly, and one for as
saulting women.
Charles Mitchell and Miss Kate Gro
zier, well known young people Of the
Second ward, were married OF Satur-
day evening.
Emil Schmidt's fine three-story brick
on Union street is nearing completion,
and adds much to the appearance OF
the square.
Major Mitchell, of Wheeling, Clerk
of Courts of Ohio county, was In the
city yesterday. the guest Of E. j. Ste
ger.
Charles Johnson, the popular clerk at
the B. & o. office, visited his mother at
Quaker City yesterday.
Express Agent j. w. May spent Sun
day at Fairmont, w. Va, where his
best girl is visiting.
The steamer Liberty passed up last
evening with an excursion party and
brass band aboard.
Mrs. G. V. Gildea, OF Gibbons, is Wis
iting the family of j. F. Gildea, OF the
Fourth ward.
Miss Bertha Saltsgaver and Miss
Lucy Radefer are visiting friends at
Warnock.
The city park is favorite resort
these evenings, and more seats could be
utilized.
The Misses Olive and Mamie Miller
are visiting relatives at Steubenville.
John Steger has had his building on
South Union street nicely painted.
Repairs are being made on the Church
OF God at Pinch Run.
Amuseum of anatomy is holding forth
on Union street.