Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-06-18
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SISTERSVILLE, June 1.-THE ben
eft entertainment given by the mem
bers of the e. Wells Hook and Ladder
company, at the Opera House, last
evening, was a success in every par
ticular. There was an immense audi
ence present and they evidenced their
pleasure and enjoyment at frequent in
tervals by vociferous applause. The
young people who took part in the play
all acquitted themselves admirably and
certainly deserve great praise for the
excellent entertainment they furnished
Frank circuit, a we'll known operator
in this section, who has been in the
city for few days looking after inter
ests here, left yesterday afternoon for
his home in Washington, Pa, where
he will visit his family for a short
time.
Miss Lizzie Gaffney, daughtes of Mr.
and Mrs. P. H. Gaffney, who has been
attending school at the Mt de Chantal
Academy at Elm Grove, for some time
arrived home yesterday afternoon to
spend the summer vacation.
Harry Lee, of the South Side, will
leave Monday for his former home in
Meadeville, Pa, where he will be the
guest of friends for few days. He
will be accompanied by his sister, Miss
Retta.
Margaret Rockwell, ON Middle Island
creek, about four miles from the city,
a select dance was given to a number
of the hostess friends. There was a
large number present, among whom
were several parties from this city.
Miss Minnie Gorham, formerly OF
this city, now living at Marietta, ar
rived in the city yesterday afternoon,
and will remain for several days as the
guest of Miss Cora Pomeroy, of the
South Side.
Mrs. H. B. Bowden, of Railroad av-
enue, who has been the guest of friends
at Marietta and other poiCts south for
a week or ten days, has returned to
the city.
M. A. Sybert, of Upper Wells street,
who has been attending the Imperial
Council of the Shriners at Buffalo, N.
Y, returned home yesterday afternoon.
The services will be conducted as
usual III dlI lie city CuuICU6S IO-uOl-
row. At the Presbyterian, Rev. T. A.
Anderson will preach at both services
Rev. H. B. Bowden will occupy the
pulpit at the M. E. church; Rev.
Father Boice will hold mass at $50
and 1920 at the Church of the Holy
Rosary; Rev. j. L. Presser will deliver
two sermons at the Baptist and Rev.
R. U. Brooking will conduct the devo-
tons at the Episcopal church in the
morning.
Glen Clarke, a genial fellow and one
of the best known contractors in the
southwest oil fields. who has been at
Parkersburg and other points south for
a week or ten days, looking after bust
ness interests, has returned to the
city
Misses Gertrude and May Gardiner,
daughters of ex-Mayor Gardiner, who
have been attending school at Mt de
Chantal during the past winter, arrived
home yesterday to spend the summer
vacation with their parents here.
John Donahue, superintendent for
the Carter Oil Co., who has been here
for several days attending to some bus
mess matters. left yesterday for Mari
eta.
Hal Porterfeld. loca, manager for
the Mountain State Gas Co, who has
been indisposed for several days, left
to-day for his home in Oil City, Pa.
where he will be the guest of his
mother and sisters for a short time,
unless his indisposition becomes more
serious
George NJ. Mccoy. the well known at
torney, was at st. Marys yesterday at
tending to some important legal bust
ness
Miss Pearl Green. who formerly lived
in this city. now of ST. Marys. arrived
in the city yesterday and will be the
guest of her friend. Miss Maude Brooks
of Florence street, for few days.
Mrs. NJ R. Thistle, of Water street,
left yesterday for New York City.
where she will be the guest of her
daughter, Miss Sue Thistle. during the
heated term.
Miss Helen Cooney, of the South
Side who has been attending school
at the Academy of the Visitation at
Parkersburg. arrived home yesterday
for the summer vacation.
Mrs. Will Hickok of Virginia street.
who has been visiting at Fairview fer
a week or ten days. has returned home.
Mrs. H. P. Heckathcrn. of Prospect
Hill, who has been the guest of rela-
tives and friends in Pittsburg for a
couDle of weeks. has returned home.
Miss Marie Taller, of the postofffce
force. who has been visiting relatives
and friends at Oil City. and other
points in Pennsylvania. for couple Of
weeks. has returned to the city.
It looks very much now as though
there would be no celebration here on