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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-28
CONCERNING INDIVIDUALS.
The Movements of Citizens and the Ar
rivals and Departure of Strangers.

o. N. Koen, Warrington, is regis
tered at the new Mcclure.
Miss Florence Atkinson, of Charles
ton, is the guest of Miss Grub, at
Echo Point.
Miss Julia Otto, of Triadelphia, has
accepted position as clerk at Roedek-
er Bros. store.
Miss May Sturgen left yesterday for
Charleston to spend two weeks visit
with her parents.
Miss Gertrude Winsheimer, of Echo
Point, left yesterday for New York, to
be present at the Dewey demonstra-
ton.
H. F. Nolte, of the South Side, is at
there to attend the funeral of a rela-
tive.
Mrs. w. A. Wilson, of the Island,
left yesterday to visit friends at Cres-
son Springs. She will be absent about
a month.
Miss Mary Phinney left yesterday af-
ternoon for her home in Boston, Mass,
after a three months visit to friends
in the city.
C. H. Roberts and wife, Mrs. C. B.
Blubaugh, Parkersburg; c. A. Snod-
gras, Mansington ARE stopping at the
Grand Central.
Misses Jessie Wheat and Sara Dali
zell left yesterday for Forest Glenn
Seminary, where they go TO resume
their studies at school.
R. E. Elliott, Elkins: V. A. Norma,
Dallas; Lulu White, Peasants county;
Mrs. Berry, H C. Roe, Walter Furman,
Parkersburg, are guests at the Howell.
Miss Katie Murphy and Miss Katie
Caffry, of Bellaire, Ohio, will attend
the wedding of Miss Clara Gephart, Of
Pittsburg. They will also take in the
Exposition.
C. w. Citizens, Weflsburg: H. l.
Hall and wife, Kenton; R. R. Carroll,
Moundsville; M. c. McCool, f. ].
Ward, Sistersvifle: H. McGillis, New
Martinsville, are the State arrivals at
the Stamm.
Miss Anna Kraft, of Parkersburg,
and Miss Amelia Gardner, Of this city,
have returned from Canton, Ohio,
where they have been the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Laughlin for some
time. They were guests at the Oby-
Van Forsen wedding. Miss Kraft will
visit friends in Wheeling before re-
turning to her home.
.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-28
CONSOLIDATION GOES THROUGH

COLUMBUS, OHIO, September %
The temporary injunction granted by
Judge williams against the Columbus
Street Railway to prevent their enter
ing into a plan of consolidating all the
local street railways was dissolved tc-
day and the consolidation scheme will
be perfected at once.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-28
THE PRISON ASSOCIATION.

HARTFORD, Conn. September IL
At the early session of the fifth day of
the congress OF the National Prison
Association. various papers were read.
after which the Bertillon system Of
Identification was discussed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-28
THREE BOYS PERISHED.

EVANSVILLE, IND, September 81.
Three boys were burned to death to-
DAY in fire which destroyed the
dwelling of Michael Wiltze, a wealthy
farmer living near Buckskin. Mr.. ana
Mrs. Wiltze escaped. but their two
sons, aged and 10 years, and John
Griece, a 17-year-old farm hand, per-
ished.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-28

very pretty home wedding, the prin-
ciples being Miss Elizabeth Leone Sims,
charming and accomplished daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. w. S. Sims, and Mr..
George N. Wells, Of the Wells & Camp
bell cigar house of this city The cere-
mony was performed at high noon by
the Rev. Robert G.. Sears, of Woods
field, o., in the presence of only the
immediate relatives of the bride and
groom. Following the ceremony a
sumptuous wedding dinner was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wells left at 2:45 over
the Ohio River road, going to New
York City via the Pennsylvania. On
the honeymoon they will visit all the
larger eastern cities. They will be at
home after October 18th, at the Stamm
House.
Mr.. Harry Campbell, of Wells &
Campbell, and Messrs. Robert and Eu-
gene Wells, of this city, brothers OF
the groom, were present at the cere-
mony.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-28

given in Ravenswood. The colored
lights, the lanterns. the draperies, the
plants, the lovely girls, and beautiful
costumes made up most brilliant
scene, one that will linger long in the
memory. One O'Clock came all too
soon, and as the tired but happy guests
departed, all united in voting the OPEN
ing party of the season hugh success.
-Chicagoan, Chicago, Ills.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-28

F'iye-r0om house on Jscob street. between
Twenty-seventh and Twenty-eiRhth streets.
Lots on Lind and Cherry streets, Belxn-
dere addition, on monthly payments.
Six-rJom house or Market stree1, neArl
Twenty-sixth street, al $3.50.
Ten-room house On Jacob street, near.
Twenty~scventh street, "a KIN.
Four-roOm house on Fourteenth gtrees.
near Wood street. az 81 ,IQ.
Five-room house on Fifteenth street al
81 80.
Thlrty-f5ot lot fronting on fenn and
Front street az N.zza.
six-roorn house on M8yeton street.. lot "a
xffo. ut 81 100, easy terms
Money to Loan on Eeai EAtate.
Rolf &c Zzancs
M 10 Fourteenth Street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-28
NORTON & Co.
. Exehange Bank nuIIdIne
moH 9ALm-

Double dwelling house at 10 and ~ south
Broadway. Lot - feet front. room for an
other house, VIII sell whole property on
quick deal for s2.400. VIII pay as invest
ment as It IS
Building lots Twenty-nlnth street. for
$3.50
500 win buy lot on chapline street. near
Twenty-eighth.
Fifteenth street lots Any number Of feet
you want for so per front foot.
g. o. Smith,
Na4foraT Exchancn RANT psYffAfrw
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-28
80 sALE-REAL EsTArE

FOR SALE--Re Estate; desirable real~
Ill South Front street. quite coflTTrT|T71
and In nerfect condition. good location. In-
ulire w. ] LUTZ. No. III South Trout
street. seeie&dss
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-28
49,
GREINER- SCHLOSSER.

A very pretty wedding occurred in
the parlors of the Hotel Brunswick last
evening at $3.50 o'clock, the contracting
parties being Mr.. Henry Greiner, of the
North End, and Miss Laura B. Schlos-
ser, of the East End. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. William G. III
fert, pastor Of st. Johns German
Church, and was witnessed by large
assemblage Of guests.
After the marriage an enjoyable re-
ception was held. Dancing was in
dulged in and a pleasant social time
was in progress. There were present
over one hundred people. who extended
their best wishes TO the happy couple
A sumptuous repast was served. Mr..
and Mrs Greiner will reside in the
North End. The groom is a well
known plumber and the bride is quite
popular young, lady.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-28
Geo. j. Mathison, ACT,
1sqs MARKET STREET.
au27edh
MONEY TO LOAN.
Do You Owe nONrY7

IF 50. remember that 3 cents on dues ana
Y cents interest weekly on each ore hun
dred ees44Ts borrowed viii pay or your ln-l
ceoted - IN six ard one-haif years. No
back dues 20 be paid. No delay il making.
loans.
The Consolidated Building Loan and
Trust Company, 1908 Market 81
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-28

FIVE THOUSAND MEN WANTED
TO attend the Street Fair and Novel
ty Circus which is now in progress IN
Bellaire under the auspices of the U. r.
K. of p.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-28

THE WELLS-SIMS MARRIAGE IN
CLARINGTON ESTERDAY.
OTHER WEDDINGS IN THE CITY
AND VICINITY - COTILLION
CLUB AT THE PARK-SOIREES
AND ENTERTAINMENTS COM
ING SOCIETY EVENTS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-28
TOT aAraTr,

VIII sell a modern SIS room frame dwesi-
inf, practically new. at Edgington a. a
bargain on quick deal
Seven-room frame dwelling, Echo point-
Eeight-room frame dwelling, Pleasant
Valley
Ten-room frame dwelling Pleasant Yal-
ley
Choice building lots Edgington and Please
ant Valley
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-28
BRIDGEPORT.
Readable Items From the Town
Across the Way.

The miners out the O., Il. q w. rail-
road are being organized and new locals
have lately been established at several
Of tho towns between Bridgeport and
Flushing. The object of this is to have
all the men in line when a demand is
made for an increase at the next an
nual conference which occurs in Janu-
ary At that time an effort will be
made to fix a scale of wages and differ
entails that will insure the stability Of
wages in the future.
Much complaint is heard here in re-
gard to the street car service on the
Bellaire branch but the public should
understand that the company is quite
as anxious to have a satisfactory
schedule as any one else. When the
old schedule was in effect one car was
frequently detained at Bridgeport for
half an hour owing to lack of switch
ing facilities along the line to enable
the cars to make close connections.
Delays are still met with along the
route, but there are things easier to ar
arrange than railway schedule.
Henry Fox left yesterday for New
York.
John Ritner, the young man who
was sent to the pen for robbing the
c., L. & w. depot at Fairpont, has
been released and is again at his home
here.
Mrs. S. P. Bond and children leave
to-day for their home at Little Rock,
Ark.
Rev. W. R. Thompson, of High
Ridge, has accepted call to GLADDEN.,
Pa.
Theodore Kellar. Deputy Revenue
Collector, was in the city on business
last evening
A crowd of Bridgeporters attended
the street fair at Bellaire, last night.
Charles Fritz is carrying a sore
hand that was badly mashed while he
was at work at the Aetna-Standard.
John Patterson, who has been TAX
ing treatment at the Wheeling hospit-
al, has returned home.
w. B. Hanlon, chief engineer of the
c., L. & W., was in the city yester-
day.
DIR. C. E. Cope, of Pennington, was
in the city yesterday.
Bridgeport people will possibly enjoy
the street paving more this season than
any other from close comparison with
winter conditions in past years.
This is one of the BIG DAYS at the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-28

This is one of the BIG DAYS at the
Z. R. K. of P. Street Fair and Novelty
Circus in Bellaire.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-28
roR RENT.

FOR RENT OR SALE Desirable resi-
dence NO l22 Fifteenth street. Inquire oil
THE0. w. FINK & CO, No. 1903 Market
street se24e&da
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-28
FOR SELE.

TO close the estate u the late Joseph Il
Becker 7 viii sell that very valuable piece
~ property, No. 10 Market street. for less
money than the ground Is worth. Tbs
property has nine large rooms, haz fr8Ef-s
age on Market street Of y feet and
inches. ard running back 10 the alley IN.
ire rear IsZ feet. Spot cash" Pog8eas.cnl
rlyen * shirty days
PRICE $500
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-28

2ila acres Of OAK TIMBER. five milsg
from the Ohio river, Good road. Will sch
Land and Timber, or Timber, at a bargain.
or trade for other property.
Theo. w. Fink e. Co,
Phone 6S7. 1903 Market Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-28
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

The wedding of Mr.. Michael Henry
9torer and Miss Tillie Beckendorf,
took place at the home of the brides pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Becken-
dorf, of South Jacob street. last even
ing at o'clock, the officiating clergy
man being Rev. H. Haas, pastor OF
ST. PauPs German Lutheran church.
The attendants were Mr.. Will Nickison
and Miss Rose Beckendorf. At the
conclusion of the ceremony a very
pleasant reception was held and the
young couple were made the recipients
of many congratulations and good
wishes for the future. An elegant sup
per was partaken of, after which the
remainder of the evening was devoted
to dancing and other social diyertise-
ments. There were present about fifty
guests A number Of handsome and
useful gifts were received. Mr.. and
Mrs. Storer will reside on East McCol-
loch street. The groom is an operator
on the Wheeling & Elm Grove electric
line, and the bride is an estimable
young lady.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-28
WELIS-SIslS.

The home of Mr. W. S. Sims at Clar-
inStoa. O., yesterday was the scene OF
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-28

Attend the Bellaire Street Fair.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-28

National Exchange Bank Building.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-23
James Payn's unknown.

"On several OcCalOns,' once re-
marked James Payne, the novelist
and magazine writer, 81 had some
very bright sketches OF country lite
from II young sportsman, who. al
though he was mostly on horse back,
seemed to have eyes about hlm for
otEer things than horses and hounds,
Then he sent me IL short story Of
military life, a little errlng, us was
to be expected ina youngSter, upon
the side Of tastness-tOo much cigar
smoking and too many brandles and
sOdas---but very graphic and enter
tanning. AS my people were mostly
military it interested me more,
perhaps, than it would have done,
and it interested them-which it
was rather difficult for any story
teller to do-and thereby proved
its genuine character.
| was rather pleased when the
young fellow wrote that he was com.
ing up to town to see me, and |
made him an appointment for that
purpose. AT the hour arranged for
[ was annoyed by my confidential
clerk bringing in a card with Miss
Norman on 1t. | said, Il do not
know this lady, and you are well
aware that | do not see people who
have not an introduction
/" She is very ladylike, SIR he
answered. and pretty.
1t was wrong remark for him to
make, OF course, since italmost sug-
gested thai good LOOKS were pass
port which should be reserved for
true merit, but | said | can give her
two minutes.
"Accordingly she wushered into
The hall of audience, an apartment,
by the way. on the thld floor and
always IN a state Of litter. She was
Comely y enough, but | at once ex
planned to her that my time was
precious and that | had made an ap,
polntmenL for that very hour. You
will show Mr.. Marchmont up when
he comes at once,' | added to the
clerk with significance.
I" But | am Mr.. Marcbmont,
said the lady.
"You might have knocked me
down with feather. Nothing she
had written had gwen me the least
hint of her beiug of the fair sex;
nay, what would TO my nina have
done away with all suspicion, had
entertained any, was that she had
always taken my alteration in her
sketches with the greatest good ma
ture. AS IL rule, if yon venture to
hint that this or that falls short of
excellence in lady's contribution
she is surprised and by no means
pleased. Any other fault she could
have imagined in her composition,
but-you must excuse her remark
ing--the paragraph in question was
written with particular care, and if
exeised the whole article would be
spotted. Miss Norman had acqmesc.
ed 10 every suggestion, and never
demonstrated, even ut delegation. y
~ Youths' Companion.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-23
FRANC REMINGTON,


The new tiger seems to be pro-
crossing right nicely.
Onr high school is also progress
ing nicely.
Our new parsonage will soon be
completed.
J. NJ. Roe attended court in
Marble Hill last week.
J c. Smith, Sr visited his brother
in J6nesbore, Iii, last week.
Edward Critics puts in most OF
his time trapping and fishing, He
has broughtin several large coonS
an occasionally mink or red fox
Miss Cordelia Jaco is very low
at tins writing with consumption.
AfterseveraI attempts our citizens
have succeeded in disincorporating
the village Of SedgewickvlIle.
Dr.. G. e. PresneII, Z. B. Drum
John A, Seabaugh aud Il. Il. Ful
bright attended court IN Marble
Hill last week.
Monroe, son of Jesse Hartle, has
been very sick for several days, bu
is some better at present.
Married-At the residence Of the
bride, on the 9th inst, Miss Cori
Daugherty and Frank Brown.
Married-At the residence of the
bride, on the 10Th inst. Miss Clarisst
Bollinger and Edward Friese.
r. ELF.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-23
AN OLD TIMER.

A crowd Of young men were seated ii
one of the steamboat offices in the city
the other afternoon while an old steam
boat veteran regaled them witch stories
about old times on the Mississippi and
"reminiscences Of old-time citizens.
"Did you know old Bill Jones3V ask
ed one of the men, after the captain had
finished relating how he ran gantlot ol
Indians with his boat way back in the
forties.
" Member Bin Ionos2 Vol, guess
did, replied the captain. "Let's SEQ,
he died just after the war. He WAS q
good old fellow, too. | knew bis father
before he wits married 10 Bili's lnothof.n
Ono Of the boys thought tho Old nan
waa "dopiagn aud, Wy WAY " tIipping
him W Oh his dasoa, asked; "Cap, aow
long have YOU boen Running on sla iyerf
"Nho, me9 Way, ! hsaltcl % tba
aliasiaslpGa lwica b eas aulAia' Ous a
egeea. 2 iiaapl.ls Hsial,ar
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-23
United States Owns the Costlest
Book, China the Largest.

The most expensive book ever publish
ed is tlc official history of"the war of the
rebellion which is now being issued by
the United States Government, at a cost
up to date OF So 100000. OF this amount
nearly oao-ha}f has been paid for print
ing and binding, the remainder to be
accounted for in salaries, rent, stationery
and miscellaneous expenses, including
the purchase of records from private in
dividuals. tt has taken ten years to
complete this work which consists of 122
volumes.
The largest book in the world is in the
Chinese department of the British Mu
scum, and consists of 5,020 volumes.
This wonderful production of the Chinese
press was purchased few years ago for
$4,000, and is one of only three copies in
existence, 1t is an encyclopedia of the
literature of China, covering period of
twenty eight centuries--from 1000 B. c..
10 1900 A. d.
1t owes its origin to the literary pro-
clivities of the Emperor, Kang-he, who
reigned from 1862 to 1922. In the course
of his studies of the ancient literature of
his country, Gang he discovered that ex
tensive corruption had been allowed to
creep into modern editions, and he con-
ceived the idea Of having the text and
the originals reproduced and preserved
in an authoritative form.
This was mighty conception, and in
its execution it's remains unique down to
the present day. For the purpose of
carrying out the work Kang-he appoint
ed a commission of learned men to select
the writings to be reproduced, and en-
ployed the Jesuit missionaries to cast
copper types with which to execute the
printing.
The commission was occupied for for
ty years in its great task. Before the
work was completed Kang-he died, but
he had provided that his successor should
see the book completed. The book is
arranged in six divisions, each dealing
with particular branch Of knowledge.
The divisions are thus designated First,
writings relating to the heavens; second,
writings relating to the earth; third,
writings relating to mankind; fourth
writings relating to inanimate nature;
fifth, writings relating to philosophy;
sixth, writings relating to political econ
omy.- New York Sun.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-23

Peitman and wife visited friends in
Chester, Illinois, last week.
w. A. Bollinger and several others are
going to Mingo, fishing.
A. L. Bollinger and wife are visiting
Joseph Statler, Mrs. Bollinger's brother,
at Hornersville.
We understand that fishing party
from Alliance, composed of w. j. Bollin-
ger, F. Yount, c. M. Heitman and others,
went to Bois Brule bottom. AS usual,
they had good time.
H. F. Bollinger while digging cistern
struck lead ore at depth of about eight
feet. Your writer don't know whether
it is in paying quantities or not.
The people in the vicinity of Alliance
are talking of buying a diamond drill to
use in prospecting for lead. We hope
they will not give up the undertaking.
Price Presnell had one of his fingers
sawed off at the stave factory, in Patton,
one day last week. Take care of your
fingers, boys.
If this don't go in the waste basket
will come again. Wishing THE PRESS
and its many readers success l will close
PETER SINKS,
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-23
and seen so little of the boasted
"McKinley prosperity"
Washington S Last Years

At the time Of his retirement to
Mount Vernon, after the expiration
of his term as President, "the tall
figure of Washington was only
slightly bent, and he was still sup
posed to weigh upward of 200
pounds" writes William Pergine,
of"The Last Years Of Washington's
Life " in the October Ladies' Home
Journal. "Excepting his gray halr
and his false teeth, and some trouble
in hearing, there was little Of the
usual appearance of age in his mus
cujar person, his gait and his strong,
pock marked face. He was atfable
and merry with his best friend, but,
while he had the true hospitality Of
Southern gentleman in inviting
every visitor from q distance to his
table or to a bed over night, his po-
likeness was generally formal. Yet
if he particularly enjoyed the con
versation of a guest he would pay
him the compliment of listening to
him until after 9 o'clock, or even OF
lighting him with the candle to bed
room for the night. Mrs, Washing
ton ut this time was a healthy, pleas
ant and unOstentatious little woman,
still showing traces Of good looks
and with seldom any other thought
than of playing respectfully her role
of mistl ess of the house of Il country
gentleman, or caring for the negroes,
or of amusing hersclfwith her knit
ting. She bad great pride in her
receipt for making cherry bounce
and on midsummer day she cut out
tbirtytwo pairs Of brooches for the
men working on the farm. She had
said that she aud the General felt
like children just released from
school when he left the presidency,
aud she told Of her satisfaction IN
settling Gown again to the duties Of
an old fashioned Virginia house
keeper, steady AS actock, busy as Il
bee, and cheerful as II cricket ~
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-23
BRIGHT. BUT "sAssY'

Two Boston men, on their way te
1auuton the other day on their bi
cycles, stopped at a inrnbouse lol
bread and milk and "fxlns.'
A small boy Of q or thereabonts
seemed quite interested IN them and
offered TO do the "cnkc walk" iol
Two ceus. After the performance
they invited him to have n cooky
lla then took one without any al,
acknowledgement, when ono Of them
asked "D0 you know what lhaniI
ypn is IN Isngliahy" Without any
tealialion Tho Youngsivr made 40
swer," DO sou know what Shut ap'
Il ~ lffenpaln
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-23
Do You Want Fish.

All persons in the State of Missouri
desiring young crappie or black bass,
for ponds, laleso or streams, should apply
at their earliest convenience to Philip
Kopplin, Jr., Superintendent Forest
Park Hatchery, Forest Park, ST. Louis,
Mo-, or to NJ. Il. o'Dricn, superintend-
ent ST. Joseph Hatchery, the one most
accessible to tho applicant.
Tho only expense TO the applicant will
be the cost Of can (7s ecntsl, which must
be sent IN ADVANCE, the express chargos
70 be paid O. 0. D, A ii,e-gallon can
will carry thirty 70 fii.y small fish. All
applicants win 30 notified n advance OF
shipment. Iimofo Chan ono can IA de-
elTed remit accordingly
S4~g, 'iArlEti., Chairman,