Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1893-09-24
BELLAIRE

The barn and stable OF John Diday, OF
near Whitney, we're totally DESTROYED oy
fire, together with all their contents, Fri
day evening. Mr.. Diday was operating
his steam thresher, using wood Tor fuel
threshing clover, and sparks from the en-,
CINE ignited the straw and fired the build
ings. In addition 10 the buildings, 40
bushels Of wheat, six tons OF hay and this
years straw stack were consumed, ana the
thresher was also badly damagep. The
.oss Is a heavy one for Mr.. Dlday, who Is
in only moderate circumstances, having
accumulated his property by hard work.
DR.. II. w. Muhleman returned from the
Worlds Fair yesterday in time TO see the
smoking ruins Of the building ne pur-
chased few months ago.
Rev. Lysle Thoburn, OF Boston, arrived
en- the city Yesterday on a visit 10 relatives
and friends. He has been absent four
years.
Yesterday the sad intelligence reached
this city of the death OF Mrs. John Il. Mer-
Ger, at her home in Chicago, yesterday
morning. Mrs. Mercer had been Ill for
some time, and her life had been despaired
of the past few days. Deceased was long
a resident OF this city, her family coming
here over thirty years ago. She was u
member of the Presbyterian Church and
held in high esteem by those VINO knew
her. She is survived by husband and
one daughter. The remains will arrive
here tomorrow, and the funeral will take
place fro m the late residence on North
Belmont street.
Pauls restaurant furnished hot cof1ee
and soup TO the fremen yesterday morning,
and have the hearty thanks Of al the brave
laddies.
Friday afternoon in a match game OF
base ball the Irish Sluggers defeated the
Rose Rill Dudes by a score Of % TO 3. Bat
teries for the Sluggers, j. Curran and Is.
Cunningham; Dudes, &. johnson and Il.
Smith.
The Souvenir Club gave their first hop
this season at the Thompson room, on
Guernsey street, Tuesday evening. IL
was an enjoyable occasion, and will be FOL
lowed by Others the next az an early date.
The Willing Workers OF ST. Paul A. NJ.
e. church will present drama at City
Hall next Friday and Saturday evenings.
Joseph letters and August Kline have
leased the Seahill coal works In the First
ward, aud will take possession the first OF
next week.
Frank Arnet, of Antrim. o., who has
been working near Pittsbdrg, is in the
ity visiting friends
A castle of Knights Of the Golden Eaglo
is Is be organized at Franklin, enough
members having been secured TO obtain
charter.
Edward Steger, Conrad Rumback, John
Steger and Emil Schmidt left yesterday
morning for Chicago TO visit the Universal
Exposition.
Mrs. Alice Roscoe and her sister. Mrs.
Mary Ferret, OF ST. Clairsville, were call
ed 10 Ozark yesterday by message an
nouncing the serious illness OF their aunt,
Mrs. Benjamin briggs.
Miss Laura Hunt, OF near BarnesviIle,
returned home yesterday, after pleasant
visit 10 friends here She was accom-
panied by Harry Thompson OF this city.
Squire d. w. Cooper and wife returned
yesterday morning from the Worlds Fair
Rev. E. S. Smith, OF Wegee. was In the
city yesterd ay.
Chicago 10 visit the Columbian Expo
sition.
J.B. Nef and bride returned yesterday
evening from the Worlds Fair.
VIII johnson, wife and son, Mrs. h. r..
Barrett and daughter, and Mr.. Iddings, all
of near St Clairsville, were guests OF Mrs
A. Porterfeld yesterday.
The Chautauqua Circle reorganized for
the season Friday evening by the elcc ton
OF the following officers: President, Rush
g.. Earis: vice presidents, one TOT each
class, r. I. Hopkins, w. ]. Morrison, Miss
Julia Faupel, Miss Anna Shupe; secre-
tary. Mrs. d A Colbert; treasurer, J. +.
Meilott; critic, J. w. Bowel The first
meeting for work is on the first Friday In
October.
Rev. S. G.. Collier left yesterday for New
Athens, his new appointment. he Will re-
turn this week for his family.
Mr.. 5. G.. Collier was surprised on Fri
day evening By the members OF the w. r.
NJ. s. ana the w. T.. Il. U. OF the South
Bellaire NJ. 4. Church calling at her resi-
dence and presenting her with handsome
silver cake basket and berry spoon. as
token Of the esteem ia which she Is held by
these societies. Mrs. Collier hsi been an
efficient worker ia the church and its aux
iIiaries, and her departure for New Athens
will be regretted.
There will be religious services at City
Hall this afternoon a. o'clock. All are
cordially invited.
Attend ST. ClairsvIlle Fair Tuesday.
Wednesday and Thursday, September
18th, 9th and 18th.