Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-30
Budget of Local News from Our
Belmont County Neighbcr.

John Lawrence, formerly OF this city,
but now of johannesburg, writes back
that he is Disguised with the state of
affairs in that country, as his last letter
was written in August. He said he
thought war would soon be declared
and that his business would be at an
end. Mr.. Lawrence was there spec
ulating and the closing up of the coun-
try would soon kill his business. Law
renee is a personal friend Of John Nc
Caffrey, of this city.
James Dubois, who lives in this city,
but is member CT the firm OF Dubois
Bros, Of Benwood, has recently pur-
chased number OF houses at Alexan-
dria, Va. Mr.. Dubois is there now
tearing them down and will ship mater
ial back to this place and expects
large profits from the investment.
The Misses Bon gave quite an in
tereG'sing social event last evening. The
programme was a novel one and was
highly enjoyed by those present The
programme and invitation was as fol-
lows: Holiday Excursion, from Bell
aire to st. Augustine and return, via
New Orleans. Single tickets, one smile;
round-trip tickets, smile and hand
shake At a seasonable hour defect
able refreshments were served, and all
who were fortunate enough to attend
enjoyed the evening very much.
The Young Ladies Club will give
dance at Armory hall in the near fut-
ure, and all who receive invitations
we'll know the young ladies always
make success of all their social func-
tons.
Miss Clara Robinson entertained a
number of friends last evening in honor
of their guest, Mrs. G. B. Stephens.
Cards and dancing were the diversions
CT the evening and very enjoyable
time was experienced by all.
The creek yesterday afforded lots of
sport for those who enjoy good skat-
ing. The crowd On the ice at times
was estimated as high as 200, many
Wheeling, Bridgeport and Martins
Ferry young people enjoying the sport,
the stretch reaching over a mile and
half.
Miss Clara WINNER returns Monday
to New Lexington, where she has been
attending college.
Dr.. Wright, of Bethesda, was in the
city yesterday On business.
j. S. G. Beck, a c. & P. brakeman,
is off duty on account of sickness.
T. j. Rogers, chief dispatcher of the
C. & P, was in the city yesterday.
JOS. Stegger, Of Terra Haute, Ind,
is visiting his brother, Mr.. E. Stegger,
the tailor.
John Parks was in Toronto yesterday.
R. s. Bradley, Of Savannah. Ca,
is visiting his brother, John Bradley,
of Rose HILL
Robert Poorman. Of Muskingum
county, is the guest of his father, John
Poorman.
1t has been reported here that the
order of A. o. H. has received a call
for subscriptions to the Boer fund is
without foundation and the members
of the order in this city know nothing
Of any such move.
The work on the new opera house is
still going on, the cold weather having
no effect in rushing the building to
completion.
NJ. j. Timblin. Of Midway, Pa. is
i'll the city looking over the oil fields
near this city and has leased consider
able territory nsar Anvil, west Of this
city, and expects to put down a test
well in the near future.
John Moore and wife of Jerusalem,
were the guests of Mr. Moore's brother,
George Moore, yesterday.
Mr. Howard Armstrong, who has
been visiting his parents and friends
for several days, left yesterday for New
Castle, Pa.
Mr.. Harry Storm has returned to his
home at Lancaster, Pa.
Mr.. VIM. Erwin. of Shadyside at
tended the funeral of his father-in-
law, Mr. Adam Delong, at Jacobsburg,
yesterday.
Miss Bertha Cox, of GAINESVILLE, was
calling on friends yesterday
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