Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-11
GRAfTJn,

Grafton, W. Va, December 1O.-Dr
Fleming Howell, of Clarksburg, was
hara ON profoasional- business the hrSL
of the week.
George hoffman, of Wheeling, a
prominent business man of that place,
was here on business this week.
George w. Loar, who recently pur-
chased the Upton & Largent STOCK OF
Jewelry, was in the east THIS Weeh'
LAYING in a large stock of goods for the
holiday trade.
Glenn Guth, of this place, fourth d.
vision fireman, has been transferred
temporarily, to the Pittsburg division.
Rev. F. n. Lynch, of the NJ. Z.
church. is in Chicago this week on I'M
portant business.
John B. Mccoy and DR.. A. S. Warder
were at Wheeling several days this
week on business.
Hon. John T. McGraw and sisters
were in New York City this week.
Cards are out announcing the mar
rage of Mr.. MILFORD H. Pilson, OF this
city, to Miss Matte Borgess., OF Cnerry
Camp. at the brides home, December
II. 1898. The groom is the popular
and efficient stenographer of this, the
third judicial circuit, and has a host
of friends here who will take great
pleasure in wishing he and his bride
every JOY possible.
Miss Maude Sheats is home from
Grove City, Pa, where she has been at
tending college.
George H. Litz left Thursday night
for Baltimore. where he will attend
school.
Miss Anna Kidd is clerking in S. K.
White & Co.'S Latrobe street store.
"Topsy Turvey Social was the name
of a unique and interesting entertain
ment held at the residence of Rev. and
Mrs. A. T. Richardson, on Washington
street, Thursday evening. A goodlg
crowd was present and participated in
the enjoyments of the evening.
Lee Wells the popular Fourth dlvis-
ion passenger engineer, has returned
from a months visit in the South. and
is again at the throttle of the 1923.
Howard Kinter resigned his position
at the express Office this week, and
Howard Painter took his place. Clar-
ence Silman is filling the place at the
baggage room made vacant by MI.
Painter.
Thos. Flanagan has secured a posi-
ton as switchman in the B. & o. yards
here.
Mrs Hermann Thran, formerly Miss
Julia Peters, of this city, died at her
home in Washington, D. c., of pneu-
monia, and was brought here Thursday
morning and buried Friday afternoon
from the residence of her father in the
East End Rev. Richardson officiated
The deceased was about 80 years OF
age.
Mrs. Cecilia Barker this week was
allowed pension OF IS per month and
back pay amounting to $500, which she
received.
c. Kennedy. of Parkersburg, was
awarded the contract for paving the
street leading from the bridge to the
railroad in West Grafton, and on We'd
nesday started the contract. This is
| the same contractor who paved Main
and Latrobe streets.
8. B. Crawford, of Parkersburg. spent
| Sunday here. the guest of his daughter
Mrs. H c. Compton.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Chambers. of Chi.
cago, are visiting Geo w Chamber:
and wife, on West Main street.
F. ". Watts, of Baltimore, is hers
assisting the Hendrickson Clothing
| Company during their holiday rush.
| Clyde G. Turner is home from q visi
| to friends at Washington. Pa.
| Miss Sarah Morgan, of Fairmont, wal
| the guest Sunday of her brother, VIM
Morgan.
Mrs. Chas. Brendel is home from al
extended visit IN the eastern cities