Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-15
AT CAPON SPRINGS.
A Number of Prominent Wheeling People
Among the Guests-A Pleasant Resort.

A Number of Prominent Wheeling feopie
Among the Guests-A Pleasant Resort.
Special to the Register.
Capon Springs, W. Va, July l4.-Ine
season at CapOn has Iow fairly De-
gun with the prospect CT being an I'M
usually gay and successful one. lndeed
the popularity of this famous Old re-
sort seems rather to increase than dl-
ni-lish with the passing years, and 10
acquire even greater hold upon the ar
fecticns of the guests, especially those
from its own immediate section or the
country. Situated in the hisart OF the
most picturesque region of the Alleghe-
rtes. with an unsurpassed beauty OF
surroundings and purity o. atmos-
phers. IL adds a social life which has
been recognized as the most potent
charm through all the many genera
tions Of its existence, and which is
doubtless owing TO the spirit CT genu-
inc cid time hospitality which SUN
pervadss the place.
Owing TO the delightfully."- cool wealth
er OF the past few weeks the greater
portion Of the time has been devoted to
out Of door life. Horseback riding,
mountain climbing and fishing or oil
viGng interest with TERMS, bowling
and swimming in the great pool OF min
eral water. one plunges into which is
sufficient 70 banish every i'll OF life, IN
Guiding even the political situation
The gay season, however, was LOT
mally opened on Monday, by the arrival
CT the fine band of twelve pieces, under
the direction OF Prof Weber. OF Wash
ington, since when the ball room,
which has been newly furnished and
decorated, has been thrown open each
evening, and dancing kept up until
late hour. A number Of card parties
and ether events have also taken pace.
Much amusement being caused on Tues
day afternoon by genuine old time
taffy pulling, given upon the lawn by
Mrs. Victor Barringer, of Monroe, La,
in honor Of the tenth birthday OF her
Ettle niece, Miss Josephine Patterson.
Included il the guests were the Misses
SGfel, Of Wheeling, W. Va, who are
among the large number of attractive
young girls already gathered here for
the summer. Indeed Wheeling is well
represented by a large contingent Of
its most charming people who are num-
bered among the most distinguished
guests now at the Springs, and WHO
form a jolly, popular party in them
selves, evidsnfly determined 10 enjoy
every moment of their stay. With
them are Mr.. and Mrs. Brick Ward, Of
Columbus. Ohio. but we'll known In
Wheeling, who have alSo been exceed
ingly popular during the several sue
ceSssive seasons they have spent a. Ca
pom. Besides his bright, jovial man
ners that renders him a universal ia
vorite, Mr. Ward Is noted fisherman,
and has made the best record with Ca
pen river bass Of the present season.
Among THE most recent arrivals from
Wheeling are Mr.. and Mrs. Louis F.
S,!fel, Miss p. Sue Stifel, Miss Marie
Stifel, Miss Molly Baer, Mr. Hugh w.
Baer, Cecil Baer, Miss Celia H. Speyer,
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. e. Stifel, Mr.. ard Mrs.
George Hook and child, and Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Reymann.
A few Of those from other places are:
Mr. VIM. A. Lewis, Kanawa, w Va. Dr..
W. A. Wynkoop Rev. c. A. Potter, W.
Va; Mrs e. VI. Carter. Stephens City;
Mrs G. z. Cherry, Mrs. w. E. Shuli,
Marlboro, Va; Mrs Harrison Johnston,
president OF the Tcmbigbee Cotton Mills
o. Columbus, Miss, and one of the larg-
est property owners of the South; Col.
w. L. Moody, the we'll known banker
and millionaire, and family, Of Calves
ton. Texas; Mr.. Frank p. Stribbs. the
prominent Southern railway magna.e,
and daughters, of Monroe, La. ; Ex-Gov-
ernor Nichols and daughter of New
Orleans; Mr.. Simon Go,denburg, one of
tbs wealthiest ard most prominent
merchants Of New York and many OH
erS equally Distinguished
The resident physician at Capon this
season is DR.. Paul Barringer, who was
recently elected chairman OF the facul-
ty Of the University CT Virginia, and
son Of the late BaTringer of North Car
Olina. DR.. Barrirger has with him his
little daughter, Miss Anna Barringer,
and his son Master Rufus Barringer.
A very large crowd is expected here
during July and August and extensive
preparations for a number Of elaborate
entertainments have already been made.
CRIMINAL COURT.
Before Judge Hugus, yesterday. in the