Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-28
MOUNDSVILLE.

The Solomon Crumrine property, sit
uated on Fork Ridge, was sold at spe-
cial commissioners sale. at the front
door of the court house, Friday after
noon. c. 5. Allen became the pur-
chaser. for the sum of $4,200.00.
The Presbyterian Mite Society had a
pleasant gathering at the home of Col.
r. w. Baldwin. on Eleventh street,
present and enjoyed themselves very
much. Besides the usual pastimes, the
guests listened to number of recita-
lions, by different members.
In the case of Elizabeth KoOntz, ad-
ministratrix of William Koontz, de-
ceaesd. VS.. T. W. KoOltz, tried in the
Circuit Court. a verdict was rendered
in favor of the plaintiif for the sum Of
$2.7S7.79. A motion was made to set
aside the verdict and grant new trial.
which will be argued later on in the
term.
Presiding Elder A. Moore. OF the
Wheeling District, and Rev. c. f.
Clark, of Thompson church, Island,
were visitors in the city on Friday.
W. T. Alexander will go into the ba-
kerry business at the stand now occu-
pied by Will Criswell. on Lafayette
avenue. April l. Mr. Criswel will
move to the Jones building on Jefferson
avenue.
Car No. . on the electric road carried
the visitors TO the Epworth League
trolley entertainment in Wheeling last
night.
C.L. Hornbrook and family leave to-
morrow for down the river. where they
will visit friends for short time, be-
fore leaving fer Ohio. where they will
make their $50 home.
Jas. A. SigatOOse is fitting up an ele-
CANT office adjoining their store on La
fayette avenue, which he will occupy
after the first.
Mrs. Mont Francis and children. of
New Martiusville. are visiting the fam
ily of J. T. Francis, on Tomlinson ave
nue..
Arthur Mccormick and Miss Gertrude
Hosenfeld of Wheeling, were married
at the NJ. E. parsonage. by Rev. Cotton,
last Wednesday afternoon. The young
people were accompanied by their
mothers. and after the ceremony the
party returned to Wheeling.
II. Seamon & Son have placed a new
electric light dynamo in their establish
ment on Water street. 1t is of so light
power and is intended TO light up the
entire building. The power is furnish
ed by a 25-hOrSe power gas engine.
Hon. G. s. McFadden is asking for
the appointment as superintendent Of
the Hot Springs reservation. Arkansas,
under President Mckinley. His petit
ton is being signed by everybody. and
he is most sanguine that he will re-
ceive the position.
DR.. w. J. Carney. dentist, has moved
his office over Rogers drug store, on
Seventh street.
Two or three stories of highway rob
berries which have been going the
rounds for the past few days have all
proven TO be fakes.
The B. p. o. Elks held their annual
election Of officers at their lodge room
last Wednesday evening. Following
are the officers chosen for the coming
term: John F. Tobin. Exalted Ruler;
#. :. Riggs. Esteemed Leading knight:
7. +. Roberts. Esteemed Royal Knight;
!. D. Burley. Esteemed Lecture Knight;
J. c. Simpson, Secretary; L. B. Purdy,
Treasurer: u. \. Dorsey, Tyler; G. II.
Jones. Trustee
Miss Lizzie Flick. will leave for Cairo,
W Va. during the coming month.
where she has secured a position as
stenOgrapher and typewriter in news
paper office.