Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-09-04
Aetna-standard. LETT yesterday for his

Aetna standard. left yesterday for his
home in Elwood City. 1t is understood
that Mr.. Leo has resigned his position
at the mill and will hereafter make
his home at Elwocd City. much to the
regret OF his Bridgeport friends.
There has been much petty thiev-
ing going ON of late in and about
Bridgeport Hen coops seem to be the
most popular game among the thieves.
Friday a sneak thief stole two shoes,
not mates, from shoe shop. The
police reem to be unable to locate the
guilty party or parties.
Eddie Gardner spars with Jimmy
Fogarty every afternoon. Fogarty is
working hard to get into shape for his
coming match with Pierce.
Quite a crowd of Bridgeport people
attended the exercises Of the firemen' S
tournament at Bellaire both yesterday
and last evening.
Mrs. Cayeney is home from short
visit with Cleveland friends.
Harry McConaughey is home from a
trip to Niagara Falls.
Miss Edith Loe very charmingly en-
tertained number Of her friends at a
lawn party at her home in Kirkwood
last evening About twenty-five guests
were present, and the usual social di-
versions were INDUCED in until late
hour. At an appropriate hour defect
able refreshments were served.
The schools open Monday. All the
teachers are in town either from their
homes or from the places where they
have been summering. Everything at
the school houses has been put in ex-
celent shape for the coming school
year.
Pref. Stillwell is back from an ex-
tended trip through the East, where he
was accompanied by the two sons OF
j. J. Holloway.
Miss Minnie Phillips, of Washington.
Pa, is the guest of Miss Eva Co.'s.
At the meeting of the township trustees
on next Tuesday evening an effort will
be made on the part or some to have
James Smith retained as treasurer. 1t
will be remembered that upon Smith 5
unaccountable absence, VIII Fox was
appointed 10 fill his uneXpired term.
Smith, however, did not hand IN his resig-
nation, and his friends are of the opinion
that he is entitled to serve out his term.
The public schools will open Tomorrow
for the fall term All the, teachers have
returned from their summer vacations,
and are in readiness for their work.
Council will meet Tuesday evening in
regular monthly session.
Mrs. Elliott, of Keyser, w. Va, leaves
for home tomorrow, after several days
visit with Miss Bessie Fogle.
Miss Cora Richey is visiting friends at
Wellsburg.
Yesterday was payday at the Aetna
Standard mill.
The firemens tournament at Bellaire
the past three days has aroused a desire
on the part of some for the organizing
of hose racing team to take part in
future tournaments. The idea is not a
bad one, and with some encouragement
from the citizens could be carried out.
Mine Inspector McGough is home from
business trip through his district.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Daugherty are
home from several days visit a Woods
field.
Miss George Kinney has returned from
two months sojourn in California.
The Wheeling Creek mines worked three
days last week. This is more than they
have worked any week for some time.
w. b. Hall is spending the day with
relatives at Flushing
On next Thursday evening Leslie
Pearce and James Fogarty will meet
in the pugilistic arena under the aus
pices of the Bridgeport Athletic Club.
Both are good men and nave many
friends who are anxious to see the con-
test. Fogarty, who is training here, is
working earnestly in preparing himself
for the event and his friends appear
confident of him coming out victorious.
The Pennsylvania Company ran a pas
senger coach on the switch here yester-
day afternoon for the old soldiers who
will attend the G.. A. r. encampment at
Cincinnati. The members of the post
here are busy decorating it for the trip.
The main decoration will be two large
streamers on each side of the car, upon
which will be the wordsd Belmont County
Veterans
Mrs. Evans, an aged lady residing in
kirkwood, died yesterday morning about
eight o'clock, after a lengthy Illness due
to complication of troubles. The de-
ceased was seventy years Of age. The
funeral will take place Monday.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the West
End NJ L. church. will give lawn fete
at the Valley Home on next Saturday
evening.
George Knape. of New Concord, was in
town yesterday on business.