Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-07
CIA2KSBURG,


heavy rains in this county have caused
great damage to the hay crops. In
many instances the hay is down, and
in some cases, though not cut, it is
sanded.
A heavy slip occurred yesterday at
the north end Of the new bridge over
Elk creek, at the approach way, Whlch
was a fill. Travel was delayed several
hours.
The colored NJ. E. conference is now
| in session at this place.
1t is said by those who know that
Prof. Gus, the principal of the coiored
school at this place, will get the prln-
cipal appointment under the free mall
delivery system to be established III
this city.
Our own Sheriff S. G. Denham is
now member of the Republican Con-
gressional committee from this county.
1t IS generally believed here to-day
that Harvey w. Harmer will get the
nomination for Senator from this dis
trict on the Republican ticket.
Mr.. Ashbury p Hickman left the
State Of California in last September
and arrived in Clarksburg, W. Va, the
ether day, having walked $500 miles.
Mr.. Hickman was originally of Harri-
son county. He has resided in Cali
fornia for ten years. He is 90 years
old. but had the strength to make this
long trip to his old home.
The farmer Is naturally discouraged
row that it has rained three weeks.
The grass should have been cut. Much
of it is down, and quantities of it is
sanded The farmer watches every
spare moment when the sun may break
out but for a little while to try and
save his harvest .r-
/ James Supler has opened up his new
hotel at the Baltimore and Ohio depot,
The Teachers Institute will be held
in this city August 8-12.
The free mail delivery system will
not go into effect until the houses are
our postmaster that he will do all pos
sible to have the carriers selected from
this city.
died on July 80, was born November
10, 1928, and has always resided in
Clarksburg with the exception CT per-
haps five or six years. He was iden-
titled with the business interest Of this
community, which by his death loses
one eff it's most influential and promi-
nent citizens.
Carl Thompson fell from the train at
Terra Alta on last Sunday and was SER
iously hurt He is the son of C. F.
Thompson, of this city, and was re-
turning home from Oakland, when the
accident occurred.
Quite a large number of prominent
n, NJ 80 l.; o;% IOft IL.
ins for West Union 70 take in the Sem
atorial convention.
1t is said that Clarksburg is to have
a Protestant Methodist church. The
more the merrier.
Rev. W. T. Bailey, of Buckhannon,
breaches at the Baptist chruch tomor-
row.
Among prominent people visiting in
the city are: Miss Irene F. Carder, Le-
banon, Tenn; Mr. George Bland, SUIT
ton; Miss Grace Headley, Waynesburg,
Pa; Geo. w. Atkinson, Jr., Charleston,
w. Va. Mrs. NJ s. Corpening, Morgan
town: J. w. VandervoOrt, Parkersburg;
DR.. W. B. Shuttleworth, Martins Fer
ry, Ohio.
Of our people abroad are Mrs w. A.
Powell at Mt. Lake Park. Mrs. John
Green, Grafton; Mr.. C. c. Hornor, FL
kins; Miss Mamie Prim, Piedmont, w.
Va. Mr.. Clarence Knavenshue, Cum
berland, Nd.
Clarksburg boys who have received
military honors and advanced in posi-
ton are: Roy Alexander. corporal;
Lieutenant Cud. Osborn, Adjutant of
First Battalion, Major Lyon in com
mand.