Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-28
GENERAL LOCAL NOTES.

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GENERAL LOCAL NOTES.
Charles f. Armistead, the eloquent
colored orator. on the issue of free sill
yer, was an unexpected arrival in the
city last evening from Charleston, w.
Va. He came for the purpose of maxi
ing a speech, but on account of the
Hanna meeting, and short notice, no
arrangements could be made
The select dance at the Old Arlnory
Hall last night, under the auspices of
the Clerks Association, was a flourish
ing success. Large delegations from
Wheeling, Benwood and other near
points were present and an enjoyable
time was spent in the light fantastic
movements to the music of Pref. f. ].
Nelson's full orchestra.
l.. Marksaurer, of New York CITY,
was in the city yesterday on business
and stopped at the Windsor.
Belmont House,. w. Wilkinson
Louisville; Silas Bafiy. GAINESVILLE.
Mrs. S. G. Haines and daughter
Mary, of Bethesda, have returned home
after delightful visit with her broth
er. Mr.. Satrfeld, of the Second
ward
A SUNRISE party was rendered
Charles Bauman. at his home in tho
second ward Tuesday night. in honor
Oh MS birthday, and also his removal
from TINS city to the ecountry west of
Beflalre for future residence There
was not less than twenty-five couples
present, including a number from
wheeling. Dancing was the principal
feature OF the evening, to the excellent
music OF mandolins and guitars. At
midnight an elegant spread was served
10 which ample justice was done. The
guests from Wheeling were taken
nome at two o'clock on the ferry
Charon. which was chartered for the
occasion The host received a number
OF handsome and useful presents.
Hon. Joseph E. Blackburn If 70
lumbus. State Dairy and Food Commits
sioner arrived in the city YESTERDAY
morning and is the guest of his
brother, Melvin c. Blackburn. If tba
Novelty Stamping Works. The R1aclx-
purn Cadets, named after the Commits
sloner, was admired by the latter last
nlsht Tor their neatness Of attire while
uoIng escort duty to Senator Hanna
deputy Sheriff Foreman. of 81
Clalrsvllle, is in the city a guest If
friends. e"o'' VI
walter Lazure, of Gas City. Ind. is
Vlsltlng his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo
Lazure, of the Fifth ward.
Drum Baldock, who has been in tho
city during the past week on business
and guest of Emil Schmidt leaves
TINS evening for his home in Cincin-
natl.
John Goldburg, of New York Civ
was a guest of friends yesterday while
here on business.
John J. Thompson, of Pittsburg. and
j. V. Krum, of Slatington, Pa. were
guests yesterday of friends in the
Third ward
Anderson-C. H. Richey of Summer
field = -
Globe-C. E. Means, Toledo; S. /.
Mooney, Woodsfield; r. M. Hazeltine.
John B. Hastings, j. NJ. Cook, Column
bus; w. S. Bowman, GAINESVILLE; c. H.
jenkins, Hon. c. l.. Weems, w. S. Cow
en-, S. S. Foreman, Congressman l..
Danford, ST Clairsville; A. NJ. Brown.
candidate for Legislature on Demo-
cratic ticket, Flushing; Fl. Glass.
Flushing: w. J. Utterley, Cleveland;
E. y. Riggs, Powhatan; r. Bedell,
GAINESVILLE.
j. b. Beardsley. of New York City;
f. w. Biggs, Of Pittsburg: w. M. Wal
ker, Of Philadelphia; II. b. Roberts. OF
Rochester; B. B. Greenwood, of Balti-
more, passed through town yesterday
on business and mingled with friends.
W. ]. Campbell leaves this morning
for GAINESVILLE, where he will visit
friends for few days.
Charles w. Bippus mas been chosen
as manager Of the new stock company.
the organization of which was men
toned in this column few days ago.
This new movement in the way of win
ter amusement is due to the efforts of
Edward Moore, manager of the Elysan
Theatre. The company will be COM
posed Of the best local talent and it's
success is assured.
Mrs. Finch and son Guy, Of Rodger,
o., are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. T. r. Seals
on Thirty-third street. Mrs. Finch and
son are on their way home from Sum-
merton. O., where. her husband was
buried last Friday.
Invitations have been issued for the
marriage Of Miss Ira Lee Porter, Of
Bridgeport, to Mr.. William Payne, Of
the First ward, this city, popular
young clerk in Klotz's dry goods store.
The ceremony will be performed next
Wednesday evening at the home Of
the brides parents and will be imme-
diately followed by an elegant wedding
supper.
A peculiar accident happened last
Friday night to a young son OF Fred
Schookey. a gardener, living on Wind
ing Hill. The boy was driving home
a wagon full Of fodder, and while
passing under a large tree was caught
and held tightly about the body. Not
much pain was felt at the time. but
Tuesday night he was taken suddenly
i'll and is suffering excruciating pain
from the bruises inflicted by the
bough.
Miss Lydia Heatherington, Of the
First ward, has returned home from
Sistersville, where sns is int, ested in
some property
Mrs. J. A. Jackson. OF Chattanooga,
Tenn. arrives in the city tomorrow
to visit her grandparents, Col. ana
Mrs. c. l.. Poorman. N the Third
ward.
Carl Rankin. of the Third ward. IN
employe OF the Hotel Bratton. on
Union street, is ill at his home In his
absence his place is being filed by
Peter O'Malley.