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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-16

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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-16
HELLSRURG.

Wellsburg, w. Va, April 15.-Miss
Bertha MeCord returned on Saturday
from a pleasant visit with Miss Stella
Whitehead at Wheeling.
Mr.. T. A. Russell was a Wheeling
visitor on Thursday.
The Shakespeare Club met on Mon
day evening last at the home of Miss
Amanda Miller.
Mrs. Nancy McElroy is seriously i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Radcliffe were Wis
itors this week at the home of Mr.. Rat
Cliffe's mother in Wheeling.
Mrs. S. George and daughter, Martha
Mendel, returned on Monday last from
New York and Washington, D. C.
Mr.. John Calderwood has returned
from Galipolis, o.
Mr.. Ed. Smith has closed very sue
cessful term of school at Stotts Run,
Buffalo district.
Miss Ollie Fenwick is among the
sick.
Miss Annie Tilton, of Tiltonville, O.,
is visiting her aunt Mrs. Windsor.
Miss Nellie Higgs is visiting rela-
tives at Elm Grove, w. Va.
Mrs. DIR. Mcdonald, of Benwood, w.
Va, and Mr.. and Mrs. James Sheets, OF
Bellaire. o., we're guests this week OF
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-16

st. Mary's, W. Va, April 15.-Mrs.
W. w. Lockhart entertained at cards
last Wednesday evening.
Hon. Aug. NJ. Campbell celebrated
the fiftieth anniversary of his age last
Wednesday by giving a splendid din
ner to large number OF his friends
and admirers
Miss Mae Hudson spent Sunday in
Marietta with her mother
4. j. Porter was in Marietta Wednes-
day on business.
Harry Bowen, of Moundsville, is
here. arranging to move his family to
this city.
Mrs. John Schanwecker is visiting
her daughter. Mrs F. f. Agnew, OF
Wheeling, this week.
John MARBLE, an old citizen of CAL
cutta. died last Saturday morning from
complication OF diseases due to old
age.
Isaiah Morgan, an old citizen of
Jackson county. was here this week
renewing acquaintance He can dis
tinctly remember when st. Mary's was
Z cornfeld.
Nj. and Mrs. Martin Risss wsrs in
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BURLINGTON, Q.

Burlington, Ohio. April 15.-Mrs. s.
J. Smith. OF Portland Station, was In ,
town on Friday, the guest of Mrs. wv
Delaney.
Henry Yoho, who has been sick Tor
some time, is slowly improving.
Mrs. II. T. Fulton, OF Patton's Run
was visiting friends here on Friday. \
John Nolan made a business trip to
Benwood on Saturday.
Sherman Williams was down from
Homestead, Pa, on Saturday. shaking
hands with his old friends, who werc
glad to see him and to learn that good
health and good luck had favored MIN
in his effort to make money at hisV
trade.
w. Delaney was Mt Colerain on
Thursday on business trip.
George Sterile has been making a
number of improvements 10 his prop
erty here.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-16
HAhaIBaL.

Hannibal, O., April lotto Kast,
one of the general clerks OF j. F. Neu-
enschwander's dry goods store, was q
Wheeling visitor the past week.
Mrs. Elizabeth Noll, wife OF John B.
Noll (deceased), for many years resi-
dent Of Woodsfield, died at her homo
in this place April 9. Funeral services
conducted by her pastor, Rev. r. S.
Strahl, assisted by Rev. H. Rhogatzky,
were held Monday, April II, at p. M,
in English M. e. church.
J. E. Bare, of the firm of Bare Bros,
was a business caller at Wheeling dur
ing the week.
Geo. l.. Case, of Sardis, spent few
hours in Hannibal Wednesday.
The out-of-town persons who attend
ed the funeral of Mrs. Noll were MIR.
Logan Noll, Mrs. W. 3. O'Neill, Miss
Ida Noll, Mr.. Robert Noll, of Marietta,
O.; Mrs. Robert Mccormick and Miss
Eva Nesbitt, of Sistersville, w. Va;
Miss Margaret Nesbitt, of Sardis, O.;
Mrs. r. j. Richardson and Mrs. Joe
Clark, Of New Martinsville, w. Va;
Mr. Albert Turbaugh, OF Woodsfield,
Ohio.
Mrs. j. H. O'Neill, accompanied by
little daughter Florence, left Wednes
day on the steamer Lexington for
Moundsville, at which place they will
be the guests of Prof. and Mrs. d. T.
Williams for few days.
Miss Minnie Muhleman was shop
ping in Wheeling Thursday and Fri
day.
Mrs. C. A. Waters left on the
steamer Ruth Monday morning for her
home near Canton, O., after spending
a short time with her sisterin-law,
Mrs. Elizabeth Cline.
Capt Charles Muhleman was bust
ness visitor at Wheeling during the
past week.
DR.. j. M. Boice, one of Sistersville's
NJ. DIS, was called to Hannibal, Fri
day
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-16

Ann WUlR a her no1ne q 1sk1rd
street.
Mrs. 4. o. Dawes, q Dvanston. nj.
spent Wednesday and THURSDAY IN me
city ~ the guest of his parents. Gem
eral and Mrs. n. r. Dawes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Congrove, MT.
and Mrs. B. q. Cippen, M. F. =. Gas
sell and Mr.. H. H. Coates were at Par
kersburg Wednesday evening. attend
| ing the swell dance given BY the
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crippen were the sue
cessful contestants in the cake walk.
. DR.. and Mrs. c. B. Ballard spent sun
day at the Glazier home in Beipre.
Mrs. A. T. Nye and son have re-
turned. home from a visit OF several
days in Cincinnati.
Misses Clara Kramer, Annette
Schrader and Tillie Smith were guests
of friends at Parkersurg recently.
Miss Stella Hooper has returned TO
her duties in The Office OF Col. X. Il.
Nye, after an illness of several weeks.
Mrs. DR.. Sloan has returned from
Cincinnati, where she went last week
to witness the graduation OF her son,
Arthur, who has been attending DEN
tai college in that city.
Miss Mary Brigham left this week
for Washington, d. c., where she will
be the guest of her sister, Mrs. McKin-
ley.
Rev. Father Woesman was at Co
lumbus several days this week, the
guest of Bishop Watterson, who ex-
poets to leave soon on trip to Eu-
rope.
Bans were read at st. Mary's Cath
olic church. last Sunday, for the mar
rage of Mr. Andrew Reinherr, OF
Rochester, Pa, and Miss Mary Vein
heimer, of this city.
Capt. NJ F. Noll and family and Mr..
Logan NoIl and family were guests OF
friends and relatives at Baersville,
Monroe county, this week.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-16
NEW CUMBERLAND.

New Cumberland. w Va, April Is
The remains of Miss Stewart. who died
at Sistersville, were brought here and
taken to her home at Fair View, the
funeral taking place on Friday.
The narrow gauge railroad being
built by the Marquett Coal Co., to the
Heron mines, east of town, is being
pushed as rapidly as possible. This
will open new coal field, and the cost
of hauling over the road to New Cum
berland will be onelhalf less than by
wagons, as formerly, beside giving
employment to a number of men. The
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sARpls.

Sardis. o.. April 15.-Mr. and Mrs.
o. E. Keiferd, of Martinsville, spent
last Sunday in town, the guest OF MISS
BERTHE Steward.
Miss Lizzie Wingrove, of Woodland,
accompanied Miss Maud Ryne on
visit to Mrs. G.. l.. Titus, of this place
last week.
The summer school is progressing
nicely with a large attendance. Among
other advantages is an interesting
physiology class under the direction
of DR.. s. C. Griffith.
Mr.. Fred Dornbush, of Trial Run,
moved to town recently, and will open
a new store with full line OF spring
goods the coming week for the inspec-
ton of the public. Call and see him.
Miss Nit Windland accompanied
her "best friend" on a pleasure trip
to Pittsburg this week.
Miss Mae Hartman was shopping in
Martinsville Friday.
A new ice cream parlor will be
opened this week on Main street by
the Misses Lennon. We wish them
a large patronage.
Sardis was a scene of excitement
last Wednesday evening at about
seven O'Clock, when the fire alarm was
heard. The confagration occurred at
the home of Dr. Steward. But little
damage was done. as our men are EN-
CENT in fighting flames.
Mrs. Jos. Farmer and daughter,
Miss Mary, were shopping in Wheeling
Thursday.
Mr.. Shaw, of Akron, o., was calling
on friends in town this week.
Cliff Bowen, of ST. Mary's was with
us fei%sea days this week.
s. V. Williamson, our late miller,
has taken an interest in the steamer
Jewel, which will run opposite days
from the Lexington. We wish him
success in his new enterprise.
Miss Minnie Lollathan was shopping
in Wheeling Thursday.
Miss BERTHE Cooke is victim of grip
at present.
Miss AIDA Knight was hostess to a
number of her friends Wednesday ev-
ening.
The man in the moon sees many of
our young folks out these pleasant ev-
enings.
The Sunday school officers and teach
ers met Thursday ewing to devise
plans by which the work could be
made more interesting for our young
people and thus secure better attend
ance.
S. NJ. Suter and Sam Hofer were
elected school directors at our late
election.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-16
MARIETTA.

Marietta, O., April 15-Mr. and Mrs.
w. ]. Kirkwood left Wednesday for
Ogdin, w. Va, in response to a tele-
gram announcing the serious illness
of their son, Charles.
Mrs. G. L. Allen of this city, has
returned home to this city after a
visit of several days to her husband,
who is employed in Sistersville.
Miss Mabel Bates, of Charles street,
entertained about thirty-five of her
young friends Wednesday evening, in
honor of her birthday anniversary.
Mrs. Donald P. Hart, who has been
spending several weeks in the city,
Thursday for Boston, where she will
reside permanently in future.
The friends of Mrs. Edward Arm
strong, OF North street, gave her a very
pleasant surprise Wednesday evening
/ in honor of her birthday anniversary.
Mr.. John Donahue, the efficient
catcher of the Marietta team of the
Ohio-West Virginia League, was cir
culating among friends in the city this
week. He has signed to play this year
with Dayton.
Col. w. B. Gaitree is home from an
extended trip through the South
Mr.. IL. L. Mosre, who conducted the
Ohio Valley Business College here for
several years, left with his family
Thursday for Lancaster. O., where he
has purchased an interest in a SINH
lar school, and will remain there per-
Tpanently. He was accompanied by his
brother, Mr.. ]. w. Moore, who has ac-
cepted a position as instructor.
MI. J. w. Cram has been spending
several days at Duluth, Mimi.
DR.. and Mrs Charles s. Hart have re-
turned home from a visit to friends
and relatives at Pittsburg.
MFR. George N. Woodbridge is spend
ing a few days at Bellaire, the guest
OF his daughter, Mrs. Gallaher.
The Buckeye Euchre Club was en-
kertained Wednesday evening By Mrs.
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WILLIAMSBURG.

Williamstown, w. Va, April 15.-
Mr. VIII Bailey is lying at his home in
a critical condition, the result of an
abscess.
Mr.. john X. Palmer, our popular
Postmaster, is also very i'll indeed
Katherine Uni and Master Charles
Biddle are better, after quite sick
spell.
Mrs. Cecilia Dodd, of Watkins, New
York, arrived the 18th 10 attend the
funeral of her little niece, Janet Ellis
son.
Mrs. Oliver Baker returned from a
pleasant visit to her relatives in Mata-
mOras, Ohio.
Mr.. Delmar Stewart removed to
Marietta, Ohio.
Mrs. Myrtle Weaver and daughter
Helen returned to Racine, Ohio, after
visiting her parents here.
This community has never been
more saddened than by the loss of lit
tie Janet B., daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. B. Ellison, who fell asleep the
morning of the 10th after brief ILL
ness. She gave evidence of a wisdom
beyond her years when she told her
watchers that the doctors could not
save her, and repeated her little prayer
over and over, which she SO sweetly
said on Easter morn in the church.
Jesus will himself draw near,
And bless the sick and bless US, too
And would try to sing her favorite
song, Precious jewels" Rev. Upton
conducted the funeral services in the
NJ. E. church, the choir rendering
tearfully among others, Precious Jew
els" and when all had said good by,
little jewel, until some sweet day." she
was taken to Oak Grove cemetery,
Marietta, Ohio. and carefully laid away
amid the flowers she loved so well.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-16

III. ana ~ ~. = SAILING
REV. Th0oI a 0W6n vent to 6Iaterg-
vile Oh Tuesday TO attend the Episc0-
pal c0nvOcatton services.
Mrs. John Apologize, Of McKeesport
Pa, who was here on Tuesday to at
tend the funeral Of Der sister, Mrs
Minnie Shaw, returned to her home on
Wednesday.
Miss Ella Tyres drew the lady's
watch at the Mortimer entertainment
Saturday last.
Rev. G. H. Mcdonald and Mr.. ]. w,
Carmichael went to Burgettstown this
week to attend Presbytery.
Miss Mary MOdera, daughter of John
M0dera, died at her home in Buffalo
district on Sunday last and was buried
on Monday at Kadash chapel cemetery.
At the funeral of Mrs. e. A. Frost,
which took place on Tuesday afternoon
the Knights of Pythias attended in a
body. The services were conducted by
Rev. ]. L. Darsie. Interment at Brooke
cemetery.
Miss Lizzie Miller, OF Millers, w. Va,
closed her fourth year at Lewis school
on Bethany pike, on Tuesday, April IL,
with forty-five pupils enrolled. Miss
Miller is well liked by her patrons and
pupils.
I Miss Williams, daughter of Rich
ard Williams, of West Liberty, died of
consumption on Monday last, aged
twenty years. Interment took place at
Kadash chapel, on Tuesday.
Mrs. Sallie B. Miller has returned
from Pittsburg, where she spent the
past year, and is having her residence
and surroundings improved.
The rendition of the cantata "Qucen
Esther" has been changed to Tuesday
and Wednesday night, April 18th and
10Th. Those taking the principal parts
are Mrs. Lucy M. George, Miss Ella
Miller, Miss Eva de Camps, Prof. Nor
ton, Messrs. T. H. Caldwell, John Pal
mer, J. E. Fowler, Carl Kelly and lit
tie Francis Fowler. The play will be
given in Barth's Opera House directed
by Prof. Morton.
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the city this week the guest of her sis
ter, Mrs. w. S. Graver.
Born Tuesday to Mr.. and Mrs. e. NJ.
Hall, a son.
Frank Riggs, of Raven Rock, prom
inent merchant OF that place, was here
yesterday.
H. ]. Williamson's new residence is
nearing completion.
M. d. Hanes, of Sistersville. was
here last Saturday on business.
s. w. Hanes, who is employed at
Centreville, Tyler county, is home for
few days.
Miss Emma Bushfield, who has been
the guest of relatives in Parkersburg
for several days, has returned home.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-16

ENU6G6Ys Il
10. ana m. q B. barrett =
Bridgeport, were he guests o. Jnde<
and Mrs C. w. Carroll over Sunday
/ Wilbur Tudor and family vent
Monday to Norwich, O.. where theJ
will reside.
Mrs. George Robinson. Of Columbus
who has been the guest OF the family
OF l. E. Emerson, went to Martin
Ferry, Wednesday, to visit relatives.
Mrs. Louis He'll, OF Wheeling Island
was the guest Of Mrs. Chas. Hill this
week.
Mrs. e. L. McMillen has returned
from Cleveland, where she was called
by illness of a relative.
Miss Jennie Jeps0n, OF wheeling
visited relatives in town this week.
Judge Castor returned Tuesday
| from Morristown, where he was called
Friday by the serious Illness OF MS
cousin, Miss Hettie Pringle. Miss
Pringle's condition has improved.
Mrs. A. w. Beatty visited friends Al
| Flushing this week.
Mrs. Lewis Sutton and young son
went to Wheeling Friday to visit heI
parents, DR.. and Mrs. S. L. JepSon. :,
Mrs. James Frazier started Wed
nesday for Kansas City, called there
by the illness of her brother-an-iaw
Mr. VIM. Askew.
George Troll went to Canton, Thurs
day on business.
DIR. Platte Taggart, who graduated
last week from a deItal college at
Baltimore, is at his home north OF
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Cochran went
to Brilliant Friday, called there Dy
the death of their son-in-law, James
Walker, who was killed at that place
Thursday noon by a large stone falling
on him.
Hon. A. T. McKelvey and wife, OF
this place, and James Wilson, OF Bel
aaire, will sail for Europe on the
steamer Waesland from Philadelphia
on April 49,. They will go direct to
Ireland, where they will visit relatives
and the scenes of the birth places OF
both the gentlemn.
Lulu Kennon, the youngest daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. M. C. Mitchell, OF Mar
,in's Ferry, died Monday morning Oh
diphtheria, and waslburied at the I'm
iol cemetery at this place Monday al
|eIernoon at two o'clock.
EDer Vancuren. OF Strausburg, is
visiting his parents west OF town.
Judge J. F. Tallman and family Will
go to Chicago about the first. OF May.
They go temporarily, expecting to re-
turn about July, but may return there
later.
Dame Iamor has wedding booked
for next week in which st. Glars
Vile gentleman and Bellaire lady
will participate.
F. Trolls Sons have purchased
from Dr. d. L. Walker the lot adJoln-
ing their store room, and will erect a
building to be used for an additional
store room.
Marriage licenses issued since last
report: Elmer N. Vanfossen and Clara
l.. Bethel. Charles C. Bethel and Eli
zabeth l.. Nelson, VIM. A. Alderman
and Hannah L. Davis, Fred Bailey and
Carrie Mckinley, Benjamin Hunkler
and Annie l.. Mcclure, John E. Moore
and Ella Turner, Kn,Trd Nelson and
Birdie Lewis, Charles Davis and Laura
r. Johnson.
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coal company is to be congratulated
for their enterprise.
The Bethany Mandolin and Guitar
Club will give a concert in the Pres
byterian church on Friday night.
The many friends of MIR. G. w. New
man will be glad to n xr he Is rapidly
improving from his serious illness.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-16

Our goods are right. Our prices are
right. Buy your Wall Paper from us
and save money.
JOS. GRAVES SON.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-16

Wall Paper, Room Moulding, Baby
Carriages, Go Carts, ETC., the cheapest
place to buy. JOS. GRAVES SON.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-16

White Swan Laundry. 1O11 Market st A.,
Phone $50. r. Il. SCROGGINS, Prop.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-16

white Swan Laundry, 1Ol1 Market st.,
Phone $50. #. X. SCROGGINS, Prop.
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THE ELIG CARRIAGE co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-28
Pipe and Hatcher
THE BEST SC s BIGGEST
Bag of Smoking Tobacco
SOMETHING NEW.
GIVE IT A TRIAL.
WEATHER AND CROPS.
Conditions arc More Favorable and
Crop Prospects are Generally Good.

Conditions arc More Favorable and
Crop Prospects are Generally Good.
WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE weekly
crop bulletin issued By the Weather Blu
reau to-day says:
over much The greater part OK the coun-
try the weather conditions for the week
ending June 18th were highly favorable,
particularly IN the Middle Atlantic States.
Central Valleys and on the Northern Pa
cinc coast Local storms however. have
caused damage I'M portions OF the Jake re-
giOns and upper Ohio valley while
drought continues I'm portions ~ Ncw
England and the South Atlantic Gulf
States ana On Central Tennessee rain IL
also needed I'm portions OF South Dakota.
Uah and Eastern Washington. Much
needed rains have fallen Ia Southern New
England, New Jersey New Mexico and
Arizona. Corn has made marked progress
in the principal corn States and general
ly throughout the northern and central
sections OF the country under exception
ally favorable temperature conditions and
On those States where cultivation had been
retarded the crop Is now clean. a COM
siderable part VI the CROP has been laid
hy in Kansas. Missouri. Illinois and In
diana. In North Dakota, while corn has
improved II IS SIN backward. In the
southern Texas the crop Is now maturing
with prospects OK "a light yield. The
weather conditions have continued favor
able for winter wheat harvest which Is In
progress lu the more northerly sections
OF che winter wheat region. AS In the
preceding week The reports indicate that
the yield while light g. better than was
expected In some States. and the grain
generally is Of excellent quality Tho
promising
The Oat crop IS needing rain IN New
York and Michigan and TOO rank growth
and lodging are reported from Wisconsin.
Iowa and Nebraska. The reports respect
ing this srOD from central Mississippi.
Missouri and Red river OF the North VAL
leys are generally favorable In the
Southern States whore harvesting has
been completed the yields are light
Except over portions OF southern Texas.
Louisiana and Mississippi. whore cotton.
more particularly the late planted Is sui
fering for rain, this staple has made "a
vorable progress although reported small
IN Arkansas. Louisiana and Georgia. A.
a whole the crop IS well cultivated and Is
growing well. IN Louisiana cotton that
came up after the drought Is now report
ed dying
Insects are causing injury 20 tobacco
IN South Carolina. Indiana. Kentucky and
Tennessee and the crop cotinues 20 SUI
Ter from drought IN the last named state.
Elsewhere the reports respecting tohac-
CO arc favorable except In Virginia whore
the stands are poor. Tobacco Is being
housed IN South Carolina and Texas.
Having has continued under generally IA
vorab,e conditions The reports for this
week Indicate light yields In Ohio. while
an excellent crop f. bing harvested In the
states OF the Ohio valley. Minnesota and
on the Pacific coast.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-28

arranging for successful passage into
the great unknown.
He attached "a long rubber tube. which
he had purchased at drug store early
I'm the night. 20 q gas jet In his room
at $40 Dickinson street. Then he turned
ON the gas. climbed into a trunk, drew
the loose end OF the tube I'm after him
through a small hole in thessce Of the
trunk and pulled down the ia until is
locked itself
Once inside the trunk. Scherff could
not possibly get out again unless aided
by some one outside The gas flowed
into the chest and the man must have
died in a very few minutes.
People living ln the house noticed the
smell Of escaping gas about 1 o'clock this
morning, and traced the leak 20 Scherffs
room. The windows ~ the room were
thrown open. and after the gas had pass-
al out the tube was found and followed
90 the trunk inside of which lay the mans
lifeless body.
schcrff was twonty-four years OF age
and unmarried. 40 cause for his awful
decd could Doe found this morning The
case u.s. in the hands of Deputy Coroner
cd.-Ph.iadeiphia Press.