Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-16
SARDIs.

SARDIS. o., May 15.-Tuesday and We'd
nesday evening of the past week will ever
be held as n memorable occasion in re-
ligious circles in Sardis, they being the
days on which the Epworth League con-
vention was held. Tuesday evenings ses-
sion was opened with prayer by the Rev
II. L. Ward. of Antioch, Ohio. followed
with a very interesting sermon which was
very instructive Then came the penta-
costal services. conducted by Rev. d. l..
Clark, of Powhatan. This closed the ser
vices for the evening. The second session
was commenced on Wednesday morning
at 6 o'clock, and the devotional services
were conducted by Rev. Darby, of Bealls-
VILE at o'clock. This service was also
highly interesting, followed by addresses
of welcome by W. 4. Humphrey. r. w.
Martin and G. NJ. Wilson. Response by
Rev. r. D. Hanna. of New MartinsVille,
and DR.. d. c. Osborne, Of Barnesvllle.
The choir then followed with, choice
selection. The Epworth League and the
church Of the future" was the next topic
ably handled by the Rev. l.. 5. Bowers
of Darlington. Then followed the Rev. II.
l.. Ward. the subject of whose address was
velop." Five minute addresses were then
taken up. Need of training for church
work" Rev. +. d. Hanna. of New Mar
tinsville Discussed by G.. NJ. Wilson ana
d. c. Osborne. The afternoon was some
thing similar to that of the forenoon,
each preacher having different subject
and discussion. The evening session was
well attended with quite q number OF
visitors from near by towns. The devo-
tional services were conducted by Rev
Manly. after which the choir rendered an
excellent selection, which was followed
nv Rev. D. c. Osborne in most beaut-
jful sermon. This closed what will long
he remembered as the most enjoyable
event connected with the work and adj
vancement of the Epworth League.
Misses Maggie and Fannie Hofer, Misses
Hattie and Nellie Voegtly. Jesse Neuen>
schwander and quite a number Of 9TH
ers from Hannibal were in town Wednes-
dav visiting friends and relatives and
attending the convention.
John Schultz of Wheeling, was bus
mess caller here Tuesday.
Quite a number of the town people at
tended the Wallace circus at Sistersville
Monday All report a good time.
Misses Maud. Rachel and Daisy Wit
ten. of Wittens, Ohio. were the guest Of
friends in town Wednesday. returning
home in the evening on the steamer Ruth.
Miss Rosa Drollinger. of Darlington, is
the guest of friends in town.
Mr. Sam Williamson made business
trip to Wheeling Tuesday.
Geo. Topp. of Darlington. was business
caller in town Tuesday afternoon.
A. II. Lowe was in Wheeling a few days
this week.
Miss Alice Mitchell. OF New Matamoras.
is the guest of Miss Katie Romick this
week
Mrs a. c. Vetter and son. William are
in Wheeling visiting relatives.
Miss Emma Stoehr entertained num-
Der of her friends Thursday at her home
on Mount street. The evening was passed
in games until the usual hour, when =
tempting repast was served.
One Of the largest and at the same
time most enjoyable parties that Sardis
has ever seen was the one given Saturday
evening in the parlors OF the 81. Elms
hotel by Miss LYDIA Ruble. i'm honor Of her
birthday anniversary. The evening was
passed away in games and other various
amusements until a late hour. when an
elegant repast was served. OF which All
partook of heartily. Miss Ruble is n
charming hostess and il Is needless 10
say that all enjoyed themselves to their
utmost