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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20
MARTINS FERRY.

Miss Edna Crider returned home yes
terday morning from couple of months
visit at Burgettstown with relatives and
friends.
Albert Sapp and Harry Blinco were up
before Mayor Barr yesterdy on the charge
of disorderly conduct They were fined 50
and costs each.
Miss Mary Swartz will entertain num-
Der of her friends this evening at her
home on Tenth street
Louis Prick is seriously i'll at his homo
on South Fourth street.
The Republican club has secured rooms
I'm the St. Clair Hotel
Miss Ruth McCleary has returned home
from couple of weeks visit with rela-
tives and friends mt Tntonsville.
quite a large number Of people attend
ed the lawn fete and social given by the
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
last evening in Walnut Grove. The re-
ceipts of the affair will be used TO pur-
case new books for the library.
The charges preferred against Thomas
Leeman and Geo. Mcclure by the parents
of the La Rue girl were withdrawn yester-
day and the boys were dismissed.
MIS-. brute IiODtllStIAs -hlfrNo La Al -
Hpkins. Amelia Reitz and Kate Devault
returned home yesterday from several
weeks soiourn At Epworth Park.
Peter Welch. of Moundsville,, accom-
panied by his sister. returned home yes
terday after a short visit with friends
here.
Miss Bessie Griffith returned home last
evening from a visit with relatives at Iron
dale.
Miss Essie Boyd has returned home
from couple of weeks visit with friends
at Powhatau.
Miss Verne Clark will entertain num-
Der of her friends this evening at her
home, complimentary to her guest, Miss
Grace Miller. of Massillon.
a clipping was received here last even
ing taken from the McI<eesport Times Of
last Friday stating that the Butler, Pa,
team attached the hose cart 70 the Mar
tins Ferry team before they returned
homo for $3.50 and received Judgment for
the amount. If such a thing ever hap
penod the team of this place knew Moth
ing about it.
Miss Mary Flaherty, Of Plttsburg. Is the
guest of Miss Lizzie Huffman, Of Third
street for few days.
W. II. Barker, of Pittsburg, was in town
yesterday on business.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20
SMALL TALK
Minor Matters of Interest Briefly and Pith
ilV Told

Minor Matters of Interest Briefly and Pith
lily Told
The cyclers are happy these even
ings.
The oyster season is getting close.
r Jherer
Many people will so on to-day's Al
lantic City excursion.
The temperature these nights is
tough on the mosquitoes.
The paving OF Centre street, Full
ton, 5 about completed.
There were four unimportant cases
in Police Court yesterday morning.
AT midnight last night the mercury
at Schneprs indicated 5912 degrees.
One deed OF trust comprised the bus
mess in Clerk Hooks Office yesterday.
Chief Healy had several bad tel
egraph poles removed in the East End
yesterday.
The arrivals of fruit are heavy,
these days. and some of the consign-
ments are very choice.
All re members of the police force
have been made members Of the West
Virginia Humane Society.
Last evening Charles Harris was
arrested on a warrant charging disor-
Derby conduct, by Officer Bero.
Andrew Holman. of Caldwell's run
is suffering from disloca,ed shoulder,
caused by fall from a ladder
A fire alarm box is badly needed at
the foot of TWenty-eighJh sire {, in the
vicinity of the McMechen and Warwick
factories.
Clara King was arraigned before
Justice Ankle yesterday, on a charge OF
keeping a house OF i'll fame. The case
was dismissed.
The Stenographers' Club WI prob
ably meet ight for the purpose OF
effecting a programme for the winter
social campaign.
The funeral of the late Rev. John
Ferris took place yesterday from Stone
Church, the services being conducted by
Revs. Greer, Lester and Mcdonald
There was a large attendance
The summer resort business has re-
ce.yed a decided black eye the last few
days. When ,he temperature falls be
low sixty Wheeling IS as good place
10 spend The heated term as any.
Geo. Cook. a former resident of the
Island. died az the home of his father
John Cook, at s.. Clairsyille, Tuesday
night. He had been i'll with consump-
ton. The remains VIII be buried to-day
at ! O'Clock.
The Arion IS arranging picnic
and commentaries for Wednesday,
August 26th. The programme will con-
s.st of an open air concert by the OPP
era House brass band and the Arion
singing .oc.e,y and dancing n the Ca
S.no.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20
ABOUT PEOPLE
Daily Chronicle OF the Movements of Indi-
viduals.


viduals.
Special to the Register.
New York, August 19.-From Wheel
ing: R. A. Heyman, Imperial; j. A.
Hess, Continental; j. B. McFadden,
Morton; J. Fuschl, Albert; S. P. Pa
quin, Astor; G. Z. Johns, Westminster
w. P. Hubbard is at the Auditorium,
Chicago.
Mrs. Hullihen Quarter is visiting rel
atives at Cadiz.
Mr.. Samuel Thompson has gone TO
Marietta 10 accept a position.
Mr.. Anthony Petri, of Cleveland, is
the guest of South Side friends.
Miss Mary Barrett has returned from
a pleasant trip TO Atlantic City
Mr.. William P. Meyer, the Eighth
ward butcher, is confined to his bed Ill.
Misses Amelia and Jennie Reich left
yesterday for two weeks trip on the
lakes.
Miss Ella Merster, of Marietta, is Wis
ting Mrs. Lille Krojaeger, of No. 81
Main street.
Miss Carrie Bleason, of Uniontown,
Pa. is visiting Miss Laura Dalzell, on
Chapline street.
The Misses Sophia Scharf and Kate
Helmbright leave Saturday fer Cam
bridgeboro Springs.
Mr.. William Ehrle, who has been Wis
iting his mother on the South Side, re-
turned to Cleveland, o.
Mr.. Louis Hoelsche was in Pittsburg
yesterday attending the meeting of the
United States Glass Company.
Mr.. Fred Viewig and sister, Dora, ac-
companied by Max and George Viewig,
left for Mountain Lake Park.
Miss Annie Buchannon, of Crescent,
O., is visiting her cousin. Mss Della
Kepner, Of Fourteenth street.
Mrs. Christian Kalbitzer and Miss
Minnie Shopper, of the South Side, left
yesterday for Cambridgeboro, Pa.
MIR. Robert L. Watson, a prominent
attorney of Aledo, H., is visiting Mr..
Geo. Matthews, on Chapline street.
DR.. Refer has returned from Mt. Lake
Park, where ne was called to attend a
horse belonging to Mrs. l.. F. Hearn.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Auth and Mrs Roth,
of Washington, D. c., are the guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Kleeh, OF Fulton.
Mr.. Max Otto, formerly of this city,
but now the secretary of the Y. VI. c. A.
at Milwaukee, is visiting friends in this
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Metz, of 11O4 Main
street. leave To-Day for Atlantic City and
Now York on a two weeks pleasure and
business trip.
Dr.. ]. L. Dickey left yesterday on a
towns. He expects to be gone until
September 18th.
Jacob Miller, Jr., salesman at JOS.
Graves Sons, will leave this morning
for Chicago for a TWO weeks trip TO visit
his friends and relatives.
Mrs. Earl Oglebay, of Cleveland, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Allan Howell, at their summer home at
Washington, up the Bethany pike.
Rev. Father Moye, accompanied by
the Cathedral altar boys, will leave
this morning on The 1925 train for Pitts
burg, where they will spend the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Bennett, of Wes-
ton. who left recently for a trip to Eu-
rope, have rented a mansion in Paris
for The coming year. Miss Meme Max
well, who has been abroad for several
months, will join them at Paris.
Capt. C. w. Grimes, of New Matt
mCIas, OaiO was IN the city yesterday,
on his way to attend the reunion of his
old IegimenJ-,he FifJy-second O. v I.
at Smithfald, Ohio. The Captain
made a pleasant call at the Register Of
fee
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20
POLITICAL NOTES.

The D mocratic State Committee will
meet at Parkersburg to-day, for organ
ization and the transaction Of important
business.
The Young Mems Democratic Club is
called to meet at McLaughlin's hall,
Tw lfih and Water streets. Friday even
ing to organize. A full attendance OF
ali the old members and all interested
persons is requested.
When Hon. G. w Atkinson, Repub-
lican candidate for Governor. arrived
a. Wensburg. Tuesday afternoon, for
his meeting that evening, there was no
one to NEE, him at the depot, and the
DISTINGUISHED candidate wore an air OF
disappointment. which was apparent TO
sDectators. Seeing how things were, The
chairman of the Democratic county COM
mittee. who Glanced to be present, took
the visitor under his wing. walked up
town with him. and made the proper in
Productions Thus are the amenities of
the campaign preserved.
Capt. B B. Dovener Republican can
didate for Congress, speaks on the South
Side this evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20
GRATIFYING LETTERS.

Since the nomination of Attorney
General Riley by the Democratic State
Convention, that gentleman has receiy-
ed large number of letters from friends
all over thu State, congra,ulatng him
upon his selection and promising hearty
support. These letters generally con-
tain many kind things personal 10 Mr..
Riley, and also convey the intellig nee
that the party in the State IS in first
class shape. As an example Of these
kindly missives. the following, from DR..
o. p. Sydenstrick5 of Lswisburg, is
appended:
"Lewisburg. w. Va, Aug. II, 1895.
Hon. T. S. Riley.
MY Dear Sir:-I5 affords me very
great pleasure to offer my congratuia-
tons on your denomination. The cour-
tesy and kindness you have extended to
our Board of Pharmacy makes your can
didacy most satisfactory to us, and l
feel sure that the able administration Of
your office in the present executive will
not only make you lsading favor-te on
the State ticket, but will give it great
strength and popularity in the coming
campaign. | do not now think there
is a single doubt about our success in
West Virginia, and | hope in the coun-
try at large. Scarcely a Democratic
vote will be lost in our county, but many
Republican votes viii be captured. With
my best wishes,
yours very truly,
90. p. SYDENSTRICKER."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20

Since 1878 there have been nine cpl
denies OF dysentery in different parts
of the country in which Chamberlain s
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
was used with perfect success. Dyson
terry. when epidemic, is almost as Sc
we're and dangerous as Asiadc cholera.
Heretofore the best efforts of the most
skilled physicians have failed to check
lis ravages. This remedy, however, has
cured the most malignant cases. both OF
children and adults, and under the most
irving conditions. which proves it 20
ne the best medicine in the world for
bowel complaints For sale by drug
gis,s.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20
WATTS SILVER CLUB
Organized Last Night in Webster District.
Another Meeting TO. Night.


The Democrats of Webster District
met at McGnley's store room, 1924
Chapline street, last evening and organ
ized a campaign club, naming it the
Watts Silver Club of Webster District.
The following officers were elected
president, J. A. Wood; first vice pres
iient, P. WIN; second vice president, J.
Ward; third vice president, R. Clark;
secretary, Joseph Weight; treasurer, J..
H. Lane; sergeant-at-arms, P. J. Ryan.
About three hundred names were en-
rolled.
The club adjourned until this even
ing, when a marching cub will be Or
gained and officers elected. All Dem
Ocrats of Webster District are invited
to be present.
Il is expected that the roll of mem
bership in the club will be increased
to about 400.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20
IN SOCIETY.

4 very pretty wedding took place at
the Cathedral yesterday afternoon. me
BRIDE was Mss Julia Do.an, popular
young lady Of High street; the groom
was Mr.. Joseph Weize,. Of North W1esl-
ing The bridesmaid was Miss Ella
N5n-ony. and the best man Mr.. Patrick
D9c " Rev. O. H. Moye ciiic.a,ed at
the ceremony. \ large number Of friends
We're 1resen5. The newly married party
viii go to houseke= ping on the National
Road.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20
CANnInATE- SUGGESTED.
o Fdi-or NJ The Register.

To the Editor OF the Register.
Sir:-Allow me, through the columns
of your paper, to suggest 10 the Dsmo-
cratic County Convention, which is to
re-assemble at the CITY Hall, Saturday,
the names of f. II. LANCE, Julius Pol
lock. George w. Woods and Fred d..
Strasser. as candidates for the House of
Delegates from this county.
DEMOCRAT.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20

Uniform Rank K Of p. and their
friends VII leave Bridgeport for Cleye-
land by special rain eve, the c. /. K
w. Ry. Sunday. August 23d, at 10 30
a. m. central STANDARD time G1'30 ca
tern Standard. Tickets, good until Au-
gust 31st and returning, $3.85, can be
procured of the agent c. l.. & W. Ry..
bridgeport. or J. -. Niece, or Gee W.
W sgerber, committee.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20
REUNION TO-DAY.

TIL awenjy-irsJ annual reunion Of
the F.f,y-second Ohio Valley Infantry
will be held today at Smi,hfeld, JET
f2rson county. Great preparations have
been made by The Smi,hfsld folks for
entertaining the old veterans, and a
n,e-s8nt time VIII be enjoyed by all who
attend.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20
MENTIONED FOR THE LEGISLA-
TTRE

Among those mentioned as eligible
candidates for the Democratic nomina-
ton for House of Delegates from this
county, are Messrs. John B. Wilson, J.
d. Ewing. P. F. Farrell, +. H. Lange,
julius Pollock. George w. Woods and
Fred D. S,rasser. There is good mater
ial in this list for a winning ticket.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20
Yours very truly,
90. p. SYDENSTRICKER.'
COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

Yesterday morning Henry NJ. Rus
sell, chairman of the county organization
of gold bug Democrats. appointed tne
following County Executive Committee:
Allen Brock. ". G.. Caldwell, R. b.
Naylor. Charles Frank and Edward c.
St!fel. The committee met last night
for organization, at Mr.. Russelps resi-
dence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20

$685. Bridgeport to Cleyelan5 and re-
turn over C. L. q w. By.. account
X. Of p. Encampment. Tickets on
sale August 22d, 23d and 2f.h, g)oI IN
Gil August 31st. 5ce notice of SPECIAL
train for Uniform Rank *. Of p. Use
where
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20
A GUSHER.

The Springer Oil and Gas Co. have
drilled in their No. 3, on the Yancy
farm, n the ROgerson field, Marshall
county. and the drIers claim it will
not be less than a $50 barrel producer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20

Steamer Charleston will run from
Twelfth street tC Fair Grounds TO Be-
var.an picnic THURSDAY, August POLE,
day and night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20
NOTICE

BEFORE SCHOOL OPENS PARENTS
who have children that complain Of th--r
eyes should send them 10 Prof Shelf. the
reliable opucian. FOR eye examination and
he will tell them n glasses are needed.
Charges for glasses only. Consultation
and examination free. al ITO Main Street.
wheeling. W. Va.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20

Fifty cents worth Of Wheeling to-
bacco and one silver dollar for one
United States dollar, at
HUGO L. LOOS. 1920 Marke- street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20
ON THE CAMP GROUNDS.
The Events of the Seventh Day Of the
Session.

A FOrcible Address by Rev. Lynch.
Sermons by Rev. w. F. Holmes
and Rev. j. S. Robinson - The
Election of Directors Declared
Null and Void.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20

PARE BARGAIN IN USED PIANO.
We have a Dark Rosewood Piano
71-9 octaves. in perfect condition, with
ont a scratch or mar, in fact looks q;
If inst from factory, which we offer al
Sl65.O0.
This is a rare bargain.
F. W. BANNER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20
NOTES.

Rev. D. S. Hammond has arrived.
Rev. Johnson, of the Pittsburg Con-
ference, is present.
Mrs. Calvert, of Washington, Pa, is
an expert leader of children.
The camp ground would be an ideal
place for a Chatauqua assembly.
The advanced rates for admission of
g nIiemen viii be thoroughly advertis-
ed between now and next year.
Rev Frank n. Lynch is all enthus.-
asm. He makes an admirable leader of
the morning meetings. He is also the
moving spirit Of the great anti-saloon
league mass meeting, that will be held
at Parkersburg on the 31st inst.
The board of directors met and dscid-
ed that the election on Tuesday was null
and void, a majority of the cottage own
ers not having voted. The six members,
therefore. whose term expires this year,
will hold over a year. Twelve will be
elected next year.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20

The seventh days session of the
Wheeling District Camp Meeting yes
terday, was a most pleasant one. The
weather has reached the Insight of de-
light and is now decidedly cool. Wraps
are seen in abundance, especially at the
evening service.
Too much praise cannot be said Of
The PentecCstal meeting. Rev. Lynch
delivered a forceful address. on the text
why stand Up Hsre, Go Forward" 1t
was pronounced the best of the series
and all went away benefited.
Rev. William T. Helms. the energet-
&c young pastor at McMechen preached
a good sermon on the miracle of Christ
in raising L2Zerus from the dead. A
fair audience was present.
Mrs. Calvert was again assisted at the
Children's Meeting by Rev. HenthOrne
The meeting was unusually interesting
Between the hours of two and three
the ministers on the ground divided
themselves into sections, visiting nearly
all the cottages. They conducted w0r-
ship in them. talking to many about
spiritual things and otherwise doing
earnest personal work. Several request
ed prayer for uncovered friends
In the absence OF Ry. Denton, the
Rev. BOwden, of Palatine, conducted the
young peoples meeting at 4:S0 p. m.
The theme was Faith" and the leader
handled it with much skill.
Last evening Rev. J S. Robinson
preached an eloquent sermon to large
audience, many of whom stayed for the
q. hnr sarvicp
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20
4 PLEASANT OUTING

The tenth annual fishing party was
given yesterday by Mr. and Mrs. Rob-
ertson. Of Seventeenth street, at Edgin-
tons Lane.
Those preso1. were Masters Robert
and Park Meek, John j. and George
Schafer. Edwin Jeps0l, Misses Annie
Rhese Sarah and Mary Meek, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robertson.
4 baseball game was played, which
resulted m The following score:
Innings: 1924 GI . R. ID. d.
BOYS. .145236344-32 20 0
Girls. .135C32434-31 80 0
Batteries. Boys. r. VI ok and Jepson;
Girls. Buchanan and Rhcse.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20

Don't miss it, the greatest ceieort, ION
ever known. 1T New FAR @to""Ns
29th, Labor Day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20
indianapolis, Ind,
"A11onst 1G 1906

Mr.. F. D. Basnett, Warrington, w Va.
Dear Sir:-YOur letter Of the 18th in
regard to John Egan IS received, also
newspaper clipping in which he offers
10 make various bets. In reply will say
that the John Egan referred to does not
live in indianapolis. He Was formerly
passenger agent OF the Big Four Rail
road here. but the last position which
I have heard of aim holding was that OF
having charge Of the dining cars on the
same road be,wen Chicago and Gin
c.nnati. His last address that l know
Of is Cincinnati. but there is no use Of
addressing him as far as betting is con-
cerned. for you can rest assured that
the whole thing is a bluff or some
Newspaper that did not know its man
has been imposed upon.
Yours respectfully,
or. TAGGART."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20

UPRIGHT PIANO-LITTLE USED
S165. 90.
We have a Dark Rosewood Piano,
71-3 octaves, in perfect condition, With
out scratch or mar, in fac, looks as
If lust from factory, which We offer at
$4,000.
This is a rare bargain.
+. w. BANNER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20
THAT BETTING FAKE.
Iayor Taggart, of indianapolis, Sheds

Mayor Taggart of indianapolis, Sheds
Light on II.
Yesterday morning the Register ex-
posed The fGke bets, purporting to have
been of red by John Egan, of Indiana
polls, through a letter from the Indian
apOlis Sentinel If anything more is
needed to convince readers of the fraud,
it is furnish d in the following reply Of
Mayor T. Taggart, of Indianapolis, who
is also president of The Grand HoJel, in
that city. addressed to Mr.. f. d. Bas-
nett, OF Warrington:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20

These Waists are all this sea-
sons styles. The correct shape
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-20
67E1 RACING PROGRAMME !
u our pnv--~.V Rune
..r.- lli Four I.Irs.
-re-trIu- 600,


..f GLASS Horses. Cat io. sheep,
Agricultural luH.e n~u.-,
u-. numerous -ur--l o.-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-25
Tacoma Bank suit q. mpromisea.

Tacoma. Feb. Especial ptroiier OF
the Currency James II. Eclksls has author
ICED settlement by Receiver Clary Of the
Columbia National bank Of the suit brought
against him by Receiver s. r. Balkwill OF
the German-American Safe Deposit and
Savings bank. Receiver BalkwiIl brought
suit against Receiver Clary several weeks
ago TO obtain possession OF a package OF
notes and SIS in cash which were left IN a
metal box in r typewriter desk IN the CO.
luu1hia National bank on the day when
Judge Parker appointed Mr.. Balkwill re-
ceiver by the officials OF the savings bank
Receiver Balkwfil claimed possession Of the
notes ard cash. and In addition demanded
about Sl0n 200 worth OF good notes and $500
damages After considerable negotiation
cetver Balkwili. and Attorney Tfilinghast.
representing Receiver CARY. a proposition
was made BY the former 10 settle the suit
on return Of the S5s IN cash and the pack
age Of notes left IN the typewriter desk. Mr..
Tiliirghast recommended the acceptance of
this proposition 10 the comptroller. and the
latter today notified Mr.. TiIlinghast hy
wire 81 his approval The case was set for
trial in the Federal court tomorrow. and II
was generally expected that much OF the
inside history Of the twin banks would be
brought out Receiver Clary's claim - tha
notes which were considered valuable. IS
based on the fact that the German-AmsTi-
can Savings bank bad an overdrsft in the
Columbia bank tor about si4e1. Mr. Clary
remains in possession of the notes.