Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-09
MARTINS FERRY.

Y Mrs. August Schurtx died at her home in
the Fourth ward Tuesday night from
heart trouble, with which she had been a
sufferer for some time. The deceased was
fifty-eight years old, and for many years
had resided in this city. A husband ard
six children survive her. The funeral will
take place this afternoon at two O'Clock
from the German Lutheran church, of
which she was member. Interment VIII
be made at Riveru:ew cemetery.
The Choral Society he'd their regular re-
hearsals last evening in the high school
room. Owing to it being the last oppor-
tunity for new members to be taken in,
there were several joined. The society is
now hard at work in rehearsing for the
concert to be given the latter part Of the
month. The engaging of Miss Grace Up
degraff as the principal solcist seems to
meet with general approval among lovers
of music in this city.
The following are the officers elected a;
the meeting of the G. A. r. post for the
ensuing year: Comma nder. George Biggs
senior vice commander. Albert Lipphardt;
junior vice commander, Robert Lewis;
sergeant, VIM. Sloane; chaplain. VIM.
Clarke; quartermaster, Gideon Harper
officer of the day, David Wilson; officer
Of the guard. VIM. Green.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the G. A. r.
will serve a supper in the hall tomorrow
evening.
Mrs. W. r. Radcliffe was down from Mt.
Pleasant yesterday calling on friends.
DR.. Frank Morrison and wife are at
Columbus attending the meeting of the
Ohio Dental Association.
A young girl whose name could not be
learned, fell through one of the coal holes
at the Shreve-Hervey building yesterday
morning. She fortunately, fell on slack
pile, and when rescued was more frighten-
ed than injured.
Mrs. Nellie X. Steel, who came here
from South Carolina to visit her sister,
Mrs. John Moresand of Center street, died
at the latter's home yesterday morning, OF
consumption. She had been afflicted with
the disease for some time, and came north
for the benefit of her health. The funeral
will take place this afternoon at o'clock
from the home of her sister. Interment
will be made at Riverview cemetery.
Ed Arbaugh is expected home from the
Baltimore medical college in a few days
to spend the holidays
Mayor Barr, Leonard Fisher, wife and
daughter, returned from Columbus yester-
day, where they were giving testimony
before the United States grand jury in
the case OF Robert Richardson, charged
with obtaining money under the pretense
Of being a pension examiner.
Last evening the Knights Of the Golden
Eagle gave very successful and enjoy
able dance at Scheeles hall.
Those who are to take part in the Dark
town minstrel Friday and Saturday even
ings are rehearsing every night, and give
promise of presenting minstrel that is
well worth witnessing. Tickets for the
affair are selling rapidly and financial
success is promised.
j. T. Blumenberg and Misses Margaret
Howell and Esther Bigger will take part
in the concert to be given at the Wheeling
Opera House tomorrow evening by Miss
Lima Hennig.
Miss Ella Barr will entertain number
of her friends at her home on Broadway
tomorrow evening.
Deputy Auditor Beatty was down from
st. Clairsville yesterday on business.