Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-19
ST. MARY'S.


ST. MARY'S, w. Va, November 49,
- III. Garrison, of Wheeling, who is
Identified with PAUL keymann and
oLner large capitalists, has been spend
ing mucn time and money in this city
OF late. During the past ten days he
has invested over ten thousand dollars
in real estate. When asked why he
was investing so literally. he replied:
Il think ST. Mary's is one OF the most
promising of West Virginia's booming
towns.
The four men who were burned in
the gas explosion near here yesterday
are resting comfortably to-day and all
may recover. Payne was taken to his
home in Oil City, Pa, this morning.
His hands are horribly burned and 1t
is probable that he will never recover
the use of them.
e. III. Parrish, of Warrington, who
has been conducting the Blue Front
Restaurant" since early spring, has
given it up and will engage in some
other pursuit.
Several young people of this city at
tended hop given at Newport We'd
nesday evening. They report an enjoy
able time.
Miss Gertrude Baldwin. of Wheeling,
who was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. b.
f. Standiford for several days. LETT
Wednesday for her home.
j. X. Hall, a prominent Republican
politician of Wheeling, was here this
week shaking hands with his numerous
friends.
Squire Riggs and DR.. Geo. Gale are
49, de- Of
hunting.
Geo. Riggs and Frank Pickens are
in Webster county hunting.
E. It. Martin, the popular hardware
merchant, has declared himself a can
didate for the Office Of mayor.
Mrs. Josephine Knight was the guest
Of her daughter, Mrs Frank Barrlck,
OF Parkersbug, a couple of days this
week.
Samuel Barkwill, Esq, was in Mar
.ietta yesterday short time ON Dusl-
ness.
e. T. Martin and Frank Barron were
in Pittsburg this week on business for
the new national bank.
L. w. Frink and Dr.. John B. Watson
are in Pittsburg this week buying
goods for their new drug store which
will be formally opened to the public
next Monday.
Christopher Schanwecker, Jr., and
Miss Eva Bills. were quietly married
last Sunday afternoon at the home OF
Lewis Virgen at Calcutta.
Attorneys F. L. Blackmarr, r. l..
Gregory, M. D. Hanes and P. A. Shan
or, of Sistersville were here this week
on legal business.
Miss Lillian Hindman, who has been
dangerously i'll, is recovering rapidly.
The pulpits of the several churches
will be occupied by the pastors at the
usual hours.
Steve Riggs is having residence
building erected on his lot in Third
street.
Many people have lost much sleep to
see the shooting stars" but none
came.
R. G. Anderson was in Marietta to-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Agnew and fam
lily, of Wheeling, are visiting relatives
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. R. Dulin were the
guests of Parkersburg friends last
Wednesday evening.
Carl Kaiser will spend Sunday at his
home in Marietta.
Mr.. and Mrs Tim Penwell have gone
to housekeeping on East Jefferson
street.
G. N. Matheny was in Parkersburg
this week on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. ]. Mowry were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Sid 7. Mallory,
of Parkersburg, Wednesday,
A two stiry addition 16x32 will be
added to the Columbian Cafe building.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. W. Benninger will
move to Parkersburg
C. M. Root is in Pittsburg on bust
ness.