Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-02-16
MARTINS FERRY.


All ARRANGEMENTS for the dedication
of tie new Central school building on
the 10Th inst. have been completed.
The affair promises to be the largest-of
its kind ever held here providing the
weather is favorable. The. Hiawatha
Council of the Jr o. A. NJ, who have
charge of the affair, have the assurance
Of large delegations from Wheeling,
Bellaire and Bridgeport. The last two
named will each send a brass band.
The flag to be presented is large one,
eight feet wide and twelve long. Hon.
J. w Nichols, of st. Clairsyille, has
been secured to make the flag presenta-
ton speech, while speeches viii be
made by several of our townsmen and
members Of the Mechanics lodge. Thos.
Williams has been chosen marshal for
the occasion, and Casper King and
Robert Purcell as aides. Before the
dedicatory services a parade will be
made over the principal streets Of the
town.
Last evening the Ladies' Auxiliary
gave an entertainment at the Opera
House for the purpose of aiding in pay
ing off the present Y. NJ. c. A. debt.
The programme consisted of vocal and
instrumental music and readings and
was well enjoyed by the large audience
present.
st. Marys to-day and coming week:
This is the Sunday before Lent, or
Quinquagesima Sunday. 1t is also the
third Sunday of the month. The meet
ing of the members of the League will
be after the magnifcat in vespers. The
promoters will then make their re-
ports. Next Wednesday will be Ash
Wednesday, the first day of Lent The
ashes will be blessed and distributed
before eight o'clock mass, and also dis
tributed at 1880 p. m. for those who
cannot be present in the morning
DevotiOns during Lent will be- Mass
every morning at o'clock; services in
the evening; night prayers, rosary and
short visit to the blessed sacrament on
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and
Saturday at Z o'clock on Tuesday and
Friday at 1870 o'clock. Mass, vespers
and sodalities as usual on SUNDAYS.
The young people will meet after YES
pers in the first school room. The
presence of all is desired. Sacrament
of penance will be explained during
Lent on Tuesday evenings.
Misses Pearl and May McMannis, of
Portland Station, were in town yes
terday calling on friends.
Harry Cugler, of Mingo, was among
friends here yesterday.
viii Cow. who resides back of town.
leaves Monday Tor Iowa, where he will
make his future home.
The funeral Of CHARLES Johnson took
place yesterday Nafternoon at one
o'clock, from hisE late home in the
Fifth ward Rev. sV. B. Hartzog. of
the Baptist Church, conducted the SER
vices. Interment was made at Green
wood cemetery.
Miss Lille Jones has secured a posi-
ton with Stone & Thomas, in Wheel
ing
English services will be held at the
German Lutheran Church this morn
ing by the pastor, Rev. p. HOemmer.
George Floto has purchased one of
the finest ice boxes ever brought to this
city
Miss Alice McCleary is spending the
day at Tiltonsville with relatives.
The east factory of the Laughlin
nail mill viii start up tomorrow morn
ing All the nailers in the west fac
tory that have been making three-pen-
ny nails will be put TO work on eight
penny machines in the east factory.
Miss Matte Moore has returned
home from a visit with friends at Rush
Run
Stanton McMasters. of Mount Pleas
ant was in the city yesterday on bust
ness
A dance will be given at Inns hall
tomorrow evening for the benefit OF
Scott Gordon.
The Aetna-Standard paid out nearly
$1,000 i'm wages yesterday.
Regular services will be held at the
churches to-day.
Mrs L. Ackermann is visiting rela-
tiyes in Washington, Pa, for a few
days.
Miss Laura Coss is confined to her
home with the grip.
Council met last evening and finish
cd up the business OF last Saturday
night, and acted on some other bust
ness of minor importance.
Henry Romal who was so badly hurt
by being run down by a street car yes
terday morning, was still living at
late hour last evening. and hopes are
entertained for his recovery.
Lodging was given to three fellows
last night at the Jail
Mrs. Jas. Bell, who took an overdose
of medicine last Saturday week ago.
has about recovered.
Oscar Wright is threatened with
typhoid fever.
Thomas Mullaney leaves Tuesday
morning for Central City, w. Va,
where he is working in a glass house.
The Standard orchestra will give a
dance March 4 at Scheele's hall.
Mrs. Charles Swartz was at Brilliant
yesterday visiting relatives.
Miss Ora Robins is home from Mt
Union College, visiting her parents for
a few days.
The annealing furnace at the Aetna
Standard will be off this week.