Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-03-12
GRAFTON,

wi. \ L. NQlu, IN WILL SOLCiAuC t1C
business under the firm name of A. F.
Ward & Co.
Miss Allie Shaffer, for a number of
years past teacher of music in the
public schools, has resigned her posi-
ton and will leave the first Of the
week for near Baltimore, Md, where
she will live in the future.
The contract for the new two-story
Fetterman school building was let last
week to A. r. Kelley and work will be
begun at once. The building will be a
model one in every particular and fit
ted throughout with all the necessary
conveniences.
E. E. White is confined to his home
this week with a severe attack of the
grip.
Rev. Peter Roy, the champion color
ed orator of Grafton, was defeated in
a lengthy debate at the court house
Wednesday evening, by Fillmore How
ard, the colored Demosthenes. The
subject was, Resolved, That intemper-
ance causes more misery than war;
A large crowd was in attendance to en-
joy this feast of reason" and both
orators were greeted with rounds OF
applause. A handsome sum of money
was realized, to be applied toward the
colored local preacher.
Robert Downing at the opera house
Thursday night was greeted by a large
crowd. His rendition of Nero and In
gomar were highly enjoyed by all
present.
Ms. VIM. Hardie went to Piedmont
the first of the week, where she is Wis
iting relatives and friends.
Miss Mabel Mccormick, of Fairmont,
was the guests of friends here this
week.
Mrs. Frank Winneskie has returned
to her home in Pittsburgh, after a visit
to her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. E.
Slane, of this city.
Charles Montaville Flowers was
greeted by a large crowd at the opera
house last Saturday night. He was pro-
nounced, by all who had the pleasure
of hearing him, to be the finest imper-
senator ever in Grafton.
A. c. Love, of the auditors force,
Charleston, is in town this week on
business.
The ladies of the Presbyterian
church are making preparations TO
have extensive improvements made ON
the church building. Architect John
Tibbets has been employed to draw up
the designs for the proposed changes.
The new laundry referred to in these
| columns heretofore seems to be an as
| sured fact. Mr.. T. w. Heironlmus will
be the owner and is going to put up a
frst-class laundry in every particular.
The contract has not yet been let, but
we understand work is to be begun be-
fore very long.
John Conner, deputy revenue collec-
tor, died at his home in Philippi tne
first of the week, of pneumonia. Mr..
Conner was so years of age. He was
we'll known in this city and was a
member of Friendship Lodge No. s. K.
| of P, of Grafton, a large number CT
whom attended the funeral.
DR.. Frank Warden and wife, OF
Warrington, have been the guests OF
| relatives here this week. Mr.. Warden
has decided to locate in Par!aersburg
and will take up his residence there
shortly.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Jolliffe returned
Friday from a trip to Baltimore.
The NJ. e. choir members are re-
| hearsing for an entertainment which
will be held in the church during the
| present month. Quite an extensive
| program of vocal and instrumental
| music will be rendered.
w. Clint Morgan died at his home in
South Grafton Thursday morning, efter
d lingering illness of a complication of
diseases. The deceased was the eldest
| son of Jacob Morgan and was % years
| of age. He leaves a wife and one child
to mourn his loss. The funeral &C.
| Cured from the Baptist church Friday
| afternoon, at half past tyo o'clock. lie
! was q member of the Grafton fire de-
partment and hat organization attend
ed his funeral in a body.
Rev. A. f. Richardson was at Clarks-
burg this week on business.
Adolphus Armstrong was served
with an Injunction this week restrain
ing him from sitting as county COM
| missioner in the seat of Nathan Curry,
VINO was elected as member of that
body at the last election, but who has
| not occupied his seat. The case comes
before the Supreme Court the 18th
inst.
Miss Gertie Ault died Thursday even
ing at the home of her parents in
South Grafton, after a lingering illness
of typhoid fever and pneumonia. The
deceased as a yourg lady fell known
by all and has a large host of friends
! and relatives to mourn her loss. Her
| remains were taken to Parkersburg
Friday for interment.
The 21st-election day-is rapidly
drawing near and the candidates are
out working for their elections. Chas.
! Stotzenfels. the independent Repub-
lican candidate, has withdrawn from
the race, thus leaving but the two
straight party tickets in the field, and
thereby making the contest that much
more interesting. Both tickets are
composed of business men and are the
best tickets placed before the people
for years.
Prof. r. J. Humphrey, for several
years principal of the West Grafton
| schools, but more recently of Philippi
| school. was appointed as one o the
| assistants of the Fairmont Normal
school, and will move his family from
here to that place. Mr.. Humphrey was
Co. superintendent of schools of this
| county at one time and is one of u
educators, and the Normal is to be
| congratulated on securing such a val
liable assistant.
Mr.. VIM. Hooking. who has been en-
gagged in the mercantile business In
Grafton for some time past,h has decided
m locate in Mt Lake Md and no and