Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-09-24
WELLSBURG.

WELLSBURG.
WELLSBURG, w. VA, September %
The funeral of Mrs. Mary McElroy, which
took place from her late residence on Lib
erty street on Wednesday afternoon, was
largely attended. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. c. H. Mcdonald, of the
Presbyterian church, of which she was a
member. Interment in Brooke cemetery.
There were present from a distance: Mrs.
William Werlich and son, John, of WASH
ington, Pa; Mrs. Alexander McElroy and
son, James, of Buffalo Village; Mrs. George
Graham, of smithfield, Ohio; DR.. Joseph
McElroy, of Hickory, Pa; Clark Smith and
daughter, Elsie, Mrs. Russell Hook and
Mrs. Smith Hunter, of Brilliant; Mrs. Rob-
ert Hosie and Mrs. Eliza Wells, of Beth
any,; Mrs. j. b. Sommerville, Of Wheeling;
Mrs. Emily Chadwell and daughter, Miss
Ida, and Miss Maggie Briggs, of Steuben-
vile; Mr.. Thomas Meek and wife, of Cross
Creek, and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Simpson,
of Fowlers.
On Thursday evening in honor of their
| guests Rev. and Mrs. W. K. Marshall were
rendered a reception by Mr.. and Mrs. Geo,
A. Baxter, at the parlors of the Hudson
House, which was a very enjoyable affair,
about twenty-five couples being present.
The popular former minister of the Episco-
pal church and his estimable wife were
| gladly welcomed on their first visit since
their departure for kentucky about one
| year ago. Rev. Marshall expects to leave
on Saturday to fill the pulpit of a brother
minister at Moundsville on Sunday, while
Mrs. Marshall will extend her visit for sew
eral days with Wellsburg friends. At half
| asst O 10 O'pIaGlx he alaUart diDiar rnnro af
the hotel was thrown open and refresh
ments which were elegantly prepared were
served to the guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel George, Jr., Mrs.
Thomas George and Miss Stella George
were among those in attendance at the
dance given at the home of Cyrus Fergu-
son, of Mcdonald, Pa, on Thursday night.
I. j. Ried, who drove over to the Wat
terson sale at Pittsburg, has returned
home. kAe team was sold at a fair price
considering the time of year.
The local Grange met at Bellview Friday
afternoon and was addressed by Mr.. w. f..
Hill, master of the Pennsylvania Grange.
Mr.. Hill is an able talker and quite a large
audience listened TO his address. Among
the prominent farmers present We're c. p.
Waugh, S. c. Gist, James Beall, o. NJ.
Hervey, David Hervey, ]. S. Liggett, Sam
Moore and James Hanna.
Robert McMurtie, OF Latrobe, Pa, Scott
Logan, of Montour, Pa, are the guests of
H.. II. Yingling.
Miss Lizzie Dornan, assistant clerk in
the post office. has returned home from a
visit to New York and Atlantic City.
Harry Harvey, of P%ittsburg, was a visit
or in town Friday.
Mrs. Edward Tyres, who has been dam
gerously Ill for several days, is better.
John Checks has returned home from a
visit of several weeks in Philadelphia.
Rev. J. l.. Darsie win preach his farewell
sermon to the Wellsburg Christian church
on Sunday next, and will leave shortly for
| Hiram, Ohio, where he will take a position
with the college there.
Rev. R. II. Miller and family attended
the Woods family reunion at Pittsburg
this week.
Henry A. Sohn, having completed the
wild cat well on the Wright farm near
Golfers, at a depth Of 2225 feet and finding
no indications of oil or gas. drew the cas-
ing, abandoned the well and surrendered
his leases on lands lying south from this
well.
Russell BeaIl, son Of Major Beall, has
! been appointed to a Second LIeutenancy in
the volunteer service. Mr.. Beall has quite
a number of relatives and friends in
Brooke county who are well pleased over
the appointment.
Master Workman Frank A. Chapman and
Recorder George yesterday, OF the Friend
ship Lodge No. "a. A. O. U. w, of Wells
burg, presented Mrs. Will Higgins with a
check for S2.01 one day this week, on the
death of her husband. Prompt settlement
-n.ol-~ ,r-l1 FoY- tho T 11Ca
Joseph Pleister has about completed a
fine residence for the w. L. Miller estate in
place of the one destroyed by fire on the
night Of April s. Mr.. Pfeister is a first
class workman and has done quite a fine
job.
Pres. D. w. Baird. Of the Riverside Glass
works, will leave Sunday afternoon for
EaNew York City. on a business trip.
A. G.. Fickerson IS a Pittsburg visitor for
a few days.
Whooping cough is raging in Lazearville,
the child of Mr.. George Hall being seri-
ously III.
Current rumors have it that the friends
of Gen. /. H. Duvall will run him for the
next governor OF West Virginia. The Cen
eral is a fine old man, but we are afraid
Imperialism and Mii,arism viii be the
cause of many a fine mans defeat.
Land appraiser G.. B. Crawford has about
completed the reassessment OF lands in
Brooke county. Mr.. Crawford says the
farms throughout the county have ali de-
preciated in value and taxes must be re-
duced. He finds little or no improvements
that It has taken al the farmer can earn
to pay taxes and live.
Miss Ada Erskine has returned from a Wis
it at the home Of Mrs. Nellie Pounds. at
Rosby's Roek. y. Va.
sam Meudei left on Monday for Morgan
Par kAcademy. Chicago. H.. this oeirs his
second year there.
Miss Julia Caldwell returned to-day from
a three months wish with her aunt. Mrs.
cratic Smith. az Cumberland, Nd.
Mis- Dora Hervey eft his week FOR Con-
cord. y. C.. where she is teaching in a
! mission school.
Miss Mite C.eaver. OF MtPiaasant Ohio.
ard dMr. ard dMrs. J. NJ Potter. Of Gin
cinnati. are guests Of Mrs. G. W, No
| CIeary.
Mt. and Mrs. c. W. Mccord and daash-