Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-18

KILLED ON THE RAILROAD.

KILLED ON THE RAILROAD.
A young man named Holmes, who
lives at Quaker City. Ohio. was killed
about seven o'clock last evening by
B. & o. freight at Lewis Mills, about
six miles west of Bellaire. He had
been in Wheeling, and was making his
way home on freight train when he
fell between the cars. His body was
terribly mangled.
The Elks' reception Wednesday was
one of the most enjoyable social events
of the season. The committees naying
charge Of the arrangements were high
ly complimented for the complete sue
cess of the affair and the splendid en-
tertainment furnished. Over two hun
dred members and their friends were
present. The guests did justice to a
splendid banquet served at a seasonable
hour. James c. Tallman officiated as
POSTMASTER. The following excellent
programme was rendered: Elite waltz,
Mandolin Club; The Elks, Hon. B. B.
Dovener; Piccolo solo, Aug, Schick, Jr.,
accompanish, Mass Campbell; vocal
solo, Miss Connolly; The Ladies, Hon.
J. F. Parsons; Quartette, Lankron, Ran
kin, Heatherington, Milligan; Our
Navy" Col Thomas O'Brien; selection,
Bert Hopkins; selection, Mandolin
Club.
After the banquet the remainder of
the evening was delightfully."- and quick
ly spent by dancing.
George Stack, the Georgetown young
man charged with attempted rape, was
given a hearing before Squire Mason
yesterday and was bound over TO the
grand jury in the sum of $500. In de-
fault of bail, he was committed to the
county Jail at ST. Clairsville.
A splendid entertainment was given
last evening at the German Reformed
church. The programme was as fol-
lows: Prelude, Miss Tillie Bonarius;
Star of Night" Sylvan Chorus, Man.
dolin Club; recitation, Miss Grace War
mock; violin and cornet, Mr.. Albert
Grafton; ''Sunbeams," chorus; recita-
ton, Mr.. Herman Knack; Mandolin
Club; ghaphaphone; finale, chorus.
The Belmont County Fanciers' AS
ISOLATION are making extensive prepa-
rations for the show to be held in the
Court House hall, ST. Clairsville, De-
cember 10th to oath. Belmont county
has large number of poultrymen, and
the management of the show are spar
ing neither time nor pains to have a
good display.
w. G. McClain, of the Buckeye Saw
ings & Loan Co., of this city, is as
sisting in auditing the books OF the
defunct Standard Building Association,
of Bridgeport.
Quite a number of Bellaire people
will attend the ball to be given tonight
at Bridgeport by the Belmont Central
Trades and Labor Union.
]. G. Allison, foreman of the Stand
ard bridge and boiler works, has re-
signed his position and will return to
his home at Chicago.
Mrs. l.. o. Phillips and children, of
Belmont, and Miss Addie Melton, of
Olivet, are guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. e. c.
Mitchell.
c.. II. & F. E. Sexauer, druggists,
have removed to Columbus with their
families, and will go into business
there.
John Rine and wife. of the Second
ward, are visiting Darlington relatives.
1t is thought that the young daugh-
ter of MIR and Mrs. Edward Rouse, of
Gravel Hill, who was badly burned on
Tuesday, will recover.
improvements have been commenced
at c. M. Weyrick's drug store. A new
tile floor is being laid, and as soon as
completed new furniture will be put in.
Lieut.. Rufus Lane and wife, of
GAINESVILLE, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. T. Lane, of this city.
Workmen are now busy making ex-
tensive changes and improvements on
the Barnard homestead building, and
when completed the offices of the steel
works company will be located there.
An entertainment has been arranged
for Thanksgiving evening at the First
M. E. church. The programme con-
sists of songs, recitations and instru-
mental music.
Fifteen new Bell telephones have re-
Gently been put in Bellaire residences
and business houses.
Daniel Hennessy was before Squire
Mason yesterday, charged with viola
ton of the State tenant law, but was
dismissed