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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-09-29
DIR. Reiinhart

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Rooms 1901. 1903, 1905, 1907 and 1909.
OFFICE HOURS-Mornings, 10 to 1890;
afternoons, 2 to $50; Tuesday and Friday
evenings.-7 to g.; Sunday mornings, 10 to
1890
NOTE-Special appointments made with
people coming to the city.N
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-09-29

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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-09-29

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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-12
SISTERSVILLE

SISTERSVILLE, W. Va, November
11.-Mr S. B. Ankrum, of Middle
bourne, passed through the city this
morning on his way to Paden's Val
ley.
Mr.. r. P. Prettyman was called to
Williamstown yesterday on account of
the serious illness of his mother.
w. H. Noll is making some very
handsome improvements ON his dwell
ling house ON Main street
Chief of Police Ewing is able to get
out on the streets again.
The New Columbia Band did them,
selves more than justice last Friday in
their monster street parade and con-
cert. The band is in splendid condi-
ton, and by next spring We will have
the best band along the valley.
Roy NJ. Barbour is able to be on the
streets again after serious illness OF
few days.
Clyde McMichaels made business
trip to Matamoras yesterday.
Prof Frank Haynes challenge or
chestra rendered some very beautiful
music last Friday night at the Olsten
Opera House. Overture Welcome was
played which did the orchestra won
derful credit.
Charles F. Douglass, of Elk Run, O.,
was in the city yesterday.
James H. Striking, prominent at
torney located at Middlebourne, was In
the city yesterday attending to some
business matters.
WILLIS NOol of C1rvo dot+n urha
been visiting his son Roland, of this
city, returned to his home one day last
week.
c. C.. Mccormick made business
trip to Wheeling yesterday.
Sam Mccormick, of Matamoras, o.,
was in the city yesterday attending to
some business matters.
F. L. Blaekmarr, the well known at
torney, has treated his residence on
Diamond street to a coat of paint,
which enhanced the appearance very
materially.
Friday evening, at the Opera House,
Manager Weber, of the Columbia
, Theatre, gave the public of this city a
rare treat. He presented to them the
excellent vaudeville show which has
been presented at the Columbia The
atre during the past week. There was
very large audience present, and il
the vociferous applause which was
vouchsafed each performer of their act
is any criterion, it was more than
pleased with The excellent attraction
furnished by Manager Weber, who is
to be complimented on the excellence
of the performance.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-12
MARTINS FERRY.
Local lettings From the City of
Workshops and Mills.

Fred. Selby arrived here last night,
and Monday morning will take charge
of the Dixon & Selby drug store, which
was formerly the Sedgwick & Camp
bell.
Miss Bertha Howell will give a
penny party" at her home on South
Broadway next Friday evening.
The new entrance to the Opera House
will be completed in few days.
Rev. John Pickens, of Wampum, Pa,
is visiting friends here This is Mr..
Pickens' first visit to his old home for
over ten years.
Miss Josie McCouan was called to her
home at Alliance yesterday on account
of her brothers death.
Miss Jane Biackford, living west of
town, died yesterday, in her eightieth
year Miss Blackboard was born On
Warren Ridge, and has lived in her
late home fifty years. She has been a
consistent member of the Presbyterian
church for over sixty years. The fun
eral will take place Monday at one
o'clock.
At the Christian church to-day, Rev.
Tillock will preach in the morning at
II o'clock; subject, 1.-THE Glorious Cos
pei At Z p. m. his subject will be,
Faith"
Rev. Paul Hummer will be unable
to conduct services at the German
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-12

lady and the Oldest daughter OF Mrs John
w. Thorn. The groom is assistant cashier
of the Merchants National Bank. and pre-
sent city clerk.
Mrs. Lee Raymond, Mrs. Lieut.. Jarvis
and Mrs. Mary r. Goff have all gone 10
Washington. d. c.. to spend the winter
Col. Pat Bennett, Of Fairnont, was Wis
itor TO the city last Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E G. Smith have returned
from their bridal tour to Colorado. ard viii
be at home at 5l4 w Pike street, after De-
cember Ist
Miss Genevieve Basel is visiting in
Wheeling, the guest Of Mrs HusteaG.
Mrs. Albert W. Rapp Of Fairmont. IS
the guest OF friends here this week.
Mrs Ben H Blackboard ana little daugh-
ter, Of Parkersburg. are visiting with Col.
Henry Raymond and Col. Jasper Y
Moore received a consignment Of black
bass from the government last week, and
distributed them In the creek about four
miles above town.
+, Herbert Watkins and Pearl Monsypenny
were married last week. Mr.. and Mrs.
Watkins will make Wheeling their future
home
Several new stores are TO be opened In
our city during this month. The town has
picked up 100 per cent. in the past two or
three months. Among rev business In
terests coming in, we notice The Ciarks-
burg Produce Company, managed By I.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-12
BRIDGEPORT.
Chronicle of Daily Events in the
Town Across the Way.

w. V. Campbell returned yesterday
evening from Flushing.
The many friends of Mrs. Harry
Cook will be sorry to learn that she
was not so well.
The members of the First M. E.
church feel very proud of their new
minister, Rev. ]. S. Secrest, as he has
already raised almost the amount of its
indebtedness, being $4,000
Frank Stone, of KirkWood, and VIM.
Wines are still on the sick list
The brick to finish the paving on the
extension through Koehnlines to steel
bridge has arrived and is being placed
along the street Work will be COM
menced soon as weather permits.
Rev. D. o. Holtz will begin his revi-
val services tomorrow evening in the
West Wheeling M. E. church.
The Kirkwood Epworth League will
have a business meeting Monday eve
ming.
The stage employees of the Opera
House will give a dance Monday eve
ming.
A good many county teachers were
here yesterday to take county exami-
nation.
DR.. M. D. Vosburg left yesterday for
Cambridgeboro Springs to spend some
weeks.
Chas Bressock is visiting friends in
New Matamoras.
Quite number of hunters left yester-
day for different parts to get an early
chance at quail
John Spencer, Jr., is home from a
visit to Canal Dover.
Miss Jayne Wilson, Of Newark, is
visiting friends here.
Mrs. Chas. Byers, of Kirkwood, was
called to Lorain yesterday ON account
of the serious illness of her daughter,
Blanche.
The electric light plant closed down
this morning about one O'Clock for re-
pairs, but will be able to start again
this evening.
The doctors report quite number
of cases of tonsilitis.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-12

wishes 81 host of friends. They win
reside III Wheeling
It has been learned that Mr.. Earl
Beach and Miss Blanche Reeves, OF
Niles, O., will be married on the I'D
inst. The bride-elect has many friends
here who will learn of the announce
ment with interest.
The local council of the Jr. 0. o. A.
M. held an interesting business meet
ing last Thursday evening.
A. C. Mcmillan was at Claysville, Pa,
during the past week.
The members of Lincoln Lodge No.
40, Independent Order of Odd Fellows,
will celebrate the thirtieth anniversary
of their organization on the evening OF
the 18th inst. A very appropriate
musical and literary programme is be-
ing prepared for the occasion.
Mrs. N. P. Crawford, Of Cleveland, o.,
who has been the guest of friends here,
returned to her home during the week.
Considerable Roadway is being made
by the workmen on the local water sup
ply company's new plant in the North
End The tunnel from the we'll TO the
river has been completed, and all the
pipes have been laid.
A select hop will be given by the CO.
tillion Club at Holdernann's hall next
Thursday evening.
The members of the Heliotrope Club
are arranging for a masquerade BAH,
to be given at Holdermann' S hall on the
evening OF November 21st.
A dance will be given by the Red,
White and Blue Club at Holdermann $
hall on Saturday evening, November
25th.
During the past week the cell room
of the town hall underwent repairs,
which were made necessary by
"Schemer'' McDonough, prisoner,
who cut a hole through the ceiling and
made his escape recently.
Misses Sarah Mahood and Cleo Sim
mons will depart during the coming
week for Cadiz, o., where they VIII
visit friends.
A new club to be known as the Mar
sailles Club, has been organized by a
number of young society gentlemen
here. 1t is the intention of the organ
ization to arrange a series of social az
fairs 10 be given during the winter.
The members of the local COM
mandery No. 231, Knights Of ST. John,
will hold a regular meeting at their
hall this afternoon at l o'clock. A
considerable amount of routine busi-
ness will be transacted and arrange
ments will be made to attend the lay
ing of the corner stone of the new
Catholic church at McMechen on the
18th inst. All the Roman Catholic So
cieties of this place and neighboring
points will be present at the cere-
monies, which will be of an interesting
and impressive nature.
A party OF young people gave a bene-
fit ball for William Mohler at Holder
mans hall in the North End, last eve
ming. The affair was quite a success
in every particular.
The meeting to have been held by
the Union District Teachers Associa-
ton at the Silverside school house yes
terday was postponed indefinitely on
account of the inclemency of the
weather. One of the members of the
association last evening stated that ar
rangements may be made to hold a
meeting on Saturday after next.
Myles Barrett left for Enslery, Ala,
Thursday, where he has accepted a
position.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-12

Carsksdon. formerly Of Warrington. who
will Go wholesale and retail business at
the corner Of Pike and Third streets: sam
uel Jennings, OF Grafton. wiz open a bar
Der shop in the Traders building, on Main
street; Ernest Criss has opened drug
store on Fourth street. IN the Boughuer
block: The Palace Furniture Company has
rented room In the Traders building on
Main street, and viii have in large stock
by the 18th.
Attorney L. C. Criie is al Uniontogn.
Pa attending the Illness Of his brother.
Shlnnston IS expecting to become an CD
town soon.
Dow Wiilom was given fifteen days In
Jail and fined ten dollars for stealing .
watch belonging TO Eli Atkins. Wednes-
day night Wiilom tried to break iall ~
saving out through tie brick wall TINS
watch was reported stolen while the two
were al a house on Cain street.
Mrs John Stewart presented the West
End Sunday School with handsome or
gan.
Miss Alfretta wilson. lately employed at
be weston Asylum. Is enrolled at the bus.
hess college.
Rev. Jacob Birmingham Of Wheeling.
edll occupy the pulpit at the Episcopal
church Sunday.
4here VIII be free literary at Gcff Chap
el bn the evening OF November nth. under
the auspices Of the Epworth League.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-12
MOUNDSVILLE.

Miss Laura Martin, of Wheeling, is
the guest of her parents here.
Edward Lohr and daughter viii
spend to-day visiting his father at
Trail Run, Ohio.
Miss Dora Newman is visiting rela-
tiyes at New Martinsville.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Meighen are
home from visit to New Martins
vile.
j. K. Chase, OF Cameron, was here
yesterday.
Frank Wade leaves this morning for
Huntington. where he will attend the
Grand Lodge meeting Of the |. O. Q. F.
Mrs. Wade and son have been visiting
in that city for some time past, and will
return with him.
The Seldom Seen Club has issued in
vitations for their second ball, which
will be given at the Walker building
Thanks giving night.
Rev. and Mrs. B. N. Spur are home
from a trip to Charles Town.
The county court will meet in regu,
lar session on the 18th of this month.
The business TO be considered is as
follows: Exceptions to the report OF
T. J. Parsons, commissioner of settle
ment of accounts of s. G. Smith. as
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-12
BEN WOOD.
A Millwright Painfully Injured
Yesterday Morning-Other News.

James McMechen, an employee of the
Riverside mill, met with very painful
accident yesterday morning about nine
o'clock He was walking along one
Of the Wheeling railway tracks, ON
Marshall street and on reaching point
opposite the bridge leading to the pay
Office of the Riverside mill, stepped to
one side to get out Of the way of an
approaching car. AS he did so he
stepped in front of a produce wagon,
which happened to be coming along at
a lively rate of speed and was knocked
down. The wheels of the wagon pass
over his body and as result one of
his limbs was broken. The unfortu-
nate man was carried by his friends to
his home nearby, where he received the
necessary medical aid, Dr. Haskins, Of
Wheeling, being summoned.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-12
GREGeSV VILE.

Miss Lizzie Michaels, the Oldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Michaels
was married to Mr.. Charles Birch al
the Gregg M. e. church last Thurs
day evening at O'clock, in the pres
ence Of a large number of friends and
relatives. The bride was beautifully
attired in blue and white, and the
groom wore a black suit, and as he
led his bride to the altar they made
quite a handsome appearance. The
officiating clergyman was Rev. Pinson
of the Greggs church. They have the
best wishes of all who know them.
The mother of Mr. w. e. Crisis has
been quite i'll for several weeks, and
has been removed to her daughter S,
Mrs. Johnson Murry's, at Wheeling.
w. E. Crisis has been staying with his
brother, George, here.
The Board of County Commission
ers, with the county engineer, was out
yesterday looking after the right OF
way of the proposed new board walk to
be built at this place. Mr.. G. Criss,
one of the committee was present, but
there arose a dispute over a piece
of fence belonging TO Mr.. McCrumb,
which is believed to be on the county S
ground, and if not removed will block
the project at present.
Miss BERTHE Kerchner, of this place,
was married to Mr.. Colbert, of Wheel
ing, last Wednesday evening.
Mr. D. Nickerson has rented the M.
E. Criss farm and has gone into the
chicken business.
Mr.. Reese has about completed a new
five roomed house and will be ready
for occupancy the first of the month.
Mr. John Otto has bought the ]. c.
Blake property, and he intends to build
a new slaughter house and is going
into the butcher business at this place.
Mrs. John Stein is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. ]. Ryan, at Point Mills, for a
few days.
Mrs. A. P. Tallman, Of Leatherwood,
is building a new addition to his resi-
dence. Mr. J. H. Craft has the con-
tract He also received the contract
for the Improvements at the Hansey
property at Peters run.
Mr.. James Nickerson and Mr.. Dan
Keever attended the hop at Pleasant
Valley Park last Thursday night.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-12

Igs<heran church to-day on account q
one Of his children having d1phtheria
Our business men are feeling de-
pressed on account Of the Laughlin tin
mill closing down on Thursday, after q
run Of only few days.
Prof. Morris was at st. Clairsville
yesterday on business.
The condition of the venerable James
Kerr is not reassuring to his friends.
e. E. Moore will likely accept a pud-
GIiing job at Sharon, Pa.
Sheet mills 4, z, 8 and 8 at the
Aetna-Standard are off because OF
shortage of bars.
A new fifteen ton crane will be
placed in the part of the Laughlin tin
plant first built.
Yesterday was pay day at the Gay
lord mines.
The High School literary society has
elected these officers: President, Err
nest Williams; vice president. Leon j.
Jacobs; secretary, Phil Williams; Choir
lister, Elias Lewis; sergeant at arms,
Louis Lipphardt.
Laban Wilson will return to Graf
ton, Pa, to-day.
Ferd Stricklin is at Dallas, w. Va.
Edgar Wilson, of Viola, w. Va, was
here yesterday visiting his brother, DR..
r. H. Wilson.
Everett Drennen was at Welisburg
yesterday to arrange for foot ball
game for the High School boys.
A party of ladies of the Golden Eagle
attended banquet at Wheeling last
night.
Frank Selby leaves for Morgantown,
w. Va, to-day to spend the winter.
Jesse Selby is spending the winter at
Morgantown, w. Va.
Mrs. e. X. Hoge was hostess to the
members of the Thimble Bee Friday
afternoon. She was assisted in re-
ceiving by Miss Bowman, Miss Jennie
McGrew and Miss Emily Hoge.
Officer Charles Bailey recovered the
valuable hat which disappeared from a
Hanover street barber shop last Satur-
day night. An old one was left in its
place. After a quiet search the officer
found it and returned it to its owner.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-12

signee OF the North Penn Oil Com
pany; petition Of Bell Telephone Com
pany for right to erect poles along
county roads under the provisions OF
an act OF the last Legislature; liquor
licenses, and the enlargement and i'm
proving the county record vault.
A syndicate composed Of T. G. Pipes,
John Hicks, Of Cameron: U. B. VIII
liams, of Grafton, and W. B. Hicks,
of Wheeling, have purchased a tract
of 500 acres Of land near Cameron
On the farm is the oil well which Is
now being drilled south of Loudens-
vile.
Thomas Cats and several others
leave to-day for California
Deputy Sheriff S. NJ Cunningham
was a visitor to Cameron yesterday.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-12
HIS FOOT CRUSHED.

Early yesterday afternoon Phillip
Ferdinand, while engaged in his work
at the boiler house of the lower mill,
suffered the misfortune of having his
right foot caught under heavy piece
of metal and badly mashed. The in
jured man was removed to his home in
the Fourth ward and Dr. ]. w. Donald
was summoned. 1t is not thought by
the attending physician that Mr.. Fer
dinand's foot will have to be amputat-
ed. His injuries are of quite a pain
full nature
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-12
cLaagSBURG.

CLARKsBURG, ". VA. Nov. 1.-THE
slot machine has been ordered out again.
DR. A. o. Flowers attended the State
Beard of Health at Parkersburg.
Cards were issued the past week an
nouncing the marriage Of Miss Alice Thorn
to Mr.. William Fl. Lewis. to take place on
Wednesday evening. the 22rd Of this
month. at half past eight al the E2isco-
pal church. The bride is beautiful young
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-12
A SUCCESSFUL AFFAIR.

The members of the Lutheran
church congregation opened bazaar
and supper at the town hall last eve
ming. There were many people in at
tendance and the various booths were
well patronized. The interior Of the
hall and the booths were attractively
decorated for the occasion. The ar
ticles for sale included fancy work,
aprons and flowers. An elegant supper
was served and an enjoyable social time
was in progress throughout the eve
ming. The affair will be repeated to-
morrow evening. The proceeds will be
added to the fund, which is now being
raised for the erection of new church
building.
Allie Chapman, John Bursee and joe
Traux have returned home from a very
successful hunting trip in the vicinity
of Quaker City.
James Farmer, of this place. is be-
ing boomed by his friends as a candi-
date for the nomination for sheriff of
Marshal county.
Burn. Mcclellan and Bert Hopkins
have returned home from brief visit
with friends at Steubenville, o.
1t is announced that Mr.. Albert Ritter
and Miss Maud Jones are to be mar
ried at the home of the brides parents
on Boggs' run next Wednesday after
noon. Both are popular young society
people, and are extended the best
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-05-31
A Stylish Costume.

The stylish gown of gray whipcord,
shown in the large illustration by Mary
Manton. is trimmed with yellow lace
insertion and narrow bias folds OF gray
satin. The toque is of gray satin laco
straw with tulle rosette, jet quilts
and rhinestone ornaments. The waist
is supported by fitted Innings that
close in centre, the blouse fronts being
arranged at square yoke depth to close
invisibly at the left side. The seam
less backs fit smoothly in Eton jacket
style, and the right front tapping over
the left closes at the shoulder seam.
A crush belt of gray satin ribbon is
clasped in the back with clasps of gun
metal studded with rhinestones. The
fashionable stock collar closes in centre
back. high points being shaped to
stand up close behind the ears. The
fashionable sleeves have epaulettes
applied in points near the top,
and the slight fulness is gathered be-
tween the points. The stylish drapery,
which may be worn over any skirt, is
modelled on lines corresponding with
the jacket fronts. 1t is Of full skirt
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-05-31

mousseline do sole and narrow satin
ribbon in the same shade. The
foundation collar is covered with pink
satin. The satin ribbon, one-half an
inch wide, is gathered in centre and
applied on the scalloped edges Of the
pretty bow and the naring tabs in
back, three evenly spaced rows being
placed around the collar.
Tiny gilt buttons with cord loops
effect the closing in centre back. Any
suitable materials may be substituted
to develop attractive stock collars by
the mode, lace, net and edging, sheer
lawns and embroideries being extcn-
sively used
To make No. l will require one.half
yard of plain silk and one-fourth yard
of figured.
To make No. Q will require one-half
yard of silk twenty-five inches wide.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-05-31
Aprntiy Combination.

This attractive dress shows n pretty
combination Of bluct drap d'ete and
corded taileta silk in tho same shade,
the yoke being Of cream all-over lace,
undorlaid with white satin. The
trimming consists Of narrow satin
ribbon frills applied in three overlap.
ping rows on the smoothly shaped
bertha, ilaring cuffs and around tho
foot OF skirt. Wider ribbon OF the
same shade forms the crush belt,
which is prettily bowed on the left
side. Tho waist il smartly adjusted
over fitted Innings that close in centre
front. The yoke is applied on the
back lining, and the front yoke, being
included in the right shoulder seam,
closes over on the left The back flts
smoothly ut round yoke depth, the
pretty fulness being drawn closely TO
the centre at waist line The curved
fronts are gathered mt the top and
joined 10 the lower edges of the bertha,
which conforms TO its shaping. The
bertha extends on the front edges TO
the waist, the right overlapping the
left from the seam, the closing being
effected invisibly.
The two-seam sleeves are gathered
at the top, the wrists being finished