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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-19
FAlk0NT.

Fairmont, w. Va, February 1S.-Mrs.
Harry Meredith and little son returned
Wednesday from visit to relatives at
Columbus, O. They were accompanied
home by Mrs. Warner, of GAINESVILLE, O.,
a sister of Mrs Meredith, who will be a
guest for a short time.
Russell Randall has resigned his po-
sition with the Weston Coal and Coke
Co., and his place has been filled by
Chester Shinn.
Joseph Cordray has sold his dwelling
on the South Side to r. w. Potter, of
West Fairmont.
The following programme has been
arranged for the memorial service OF
the A. o. L. W, at the Peoples Temple
next Sunday evening at 100 o'clock:
Selection, Coronation March, Myerbur,
Greater Fairmont Orchestra.
Prayer..' '''.'. -. hey. A +. Fleteher
Relation of our Order 10 the Church.
Address, Our Deceased Brothers,
Judge ". s Raymond.
eve shall meet, but we shall miss him,
There will be one vacant chair"
The a. Q. T. W. Its Missions and Pur-
poses, Its Honored Dead,
Mr. w. o. McCluskey. P. G. NJ. W.
Overture. Temple Gems .....Orchestra.
Closing Ode. 49,. ..................
Orchestra. Choir and Congregation.
Benedict5on.
A cordial invitation is extended to
the general public to attend these ser
vices.
Prof Barnes has been in Charleston
the last week looking after an appro-
priation for the Fairmont State Normal
school.
Engineer Bud Davis. who runs be-
tween here and Pittsburg, slipped and
fell off his engine in Pittsburg one day
last week, and received injuries that
rendered him unconscious for some
time He was taken to the Mercy hos
pital in Pittsburg, and Saturday return
ed home, where he has not been very
well since. The accident occurred
while he was trying to board his engine
which was standing In the depot His
foot slipped from the iron step and he
fell striking his head.
Mr.. Z. E. Tetrick, late of the firm
Of Tetricll & Randall, is making pre-
partitions to open big stock of goods
in the room Occupied by the firm. He is
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wEST0l.

Weston, W. Va, February 18.-Mr.
and Mrs. Louis Bennett gave an elab-
crate whist party at their home on
Court street Tuesday night. The spa
cious and beautiful house was Qec3rat-
ed for the occasion in pink and white.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett received their
guests in the drawing rooms, and soon
all the tables presented an animated
scene. Elaborate refreshments we're
served at midnight. Dr.. A. H. Kunst
and Miss Any Ross carried off the
prizes, which were beautiful imported
valentines, appropriate souvenirs of the
day. Among the guests were the fol-
lowing: Mrs. M. O. Edwards, Mrs. Amy
Ross, Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Vandervoort,
Mr.. and Mrs. Waterman, DR.. and Mrs.
A. H. Kunst, Miss Akin, Miss Laue,
Miss Ross, Miss Frances Tierney, the
| Misses Ralston and Miss Cummings,
Messrs. j. W. Ross, E. A. Bennett, Por-
ter Arnold, Linn Bland and S. T.
Tierney.
Misses Schmitt and Wards dancing
school is meeting with unbounded sue
cess. They have 2S pupils.
The young peoples Society have in
stituted Saturday lunch counter" at
the drug store of Ralston & Bare; pro-
ceeds for the Easter Offering of the
Episcopal church, which offering is
made a payment on the debt of the
church.
Mrs. @. T. Thompson will leave the
first of the coming month for two
weeks visit to her old home at Cul
pepper, Va.
Walter Whitman, of Clarksburg, is
the guest of Chas. A. Honaker Nj.
Whitman is a member Of the First
w. Va. volunteers. Miss Pearl Hona-
ker returned home with him from her
Clarksburg visit.
President of the Asylum Board Hon.
J. S. Hyer, came down from Sutton
this week to aid the Legislative COM
mittee in their work of investigation at
the hospital. Mr.. Hyer has spent both
time and money to further the welfare
Of the poor unfortunates in this in
stitution. He does not receive half
the praise he is entitled to for the in
terest he manifests in their behalf.
The Legislative investigating COM
mittee left fer Charleston Friday, with
their report, which we understand asks
for much needed repairs. They were
unanimous in sanctioning the manage
ment of the institution and were sur
prised at its good sanitary condition.
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ROM NEY.

Romney, w. Va, February 16-lt has
showed here constantly for two days,
and the depth on the level is not so
great as might have been expected from
the long continuance Of the storm, it is
drifted in man, places over the fences,
and travel by the country roads is
practically suspended, and the trains
are not running When this will reach
YOU is uncertain. The lowest mercury
occurred before the big snow, and for
several days was from to Is degrees
below zero. 1t is considerably warm
er. if zero temperature may be called
by that name.
FROZEN TO DEATH AT 104.
Uncle Chance Ross, an infirmed old
colored man was frozen to death last
Thursday night in his cabin. 1t ap-
pears that his wife had been out in SER
, vice for some time, and had not been in
the habit of going home at night when
the weather was very bad. They live
about a mile from town on cold hill
top. On that night, the severe weather
prevented her from going home, and 1t
is supposed that the old man became
cold and could not keep up his fire,
with the result above mentioned. He
is SGlu 10 nave I6dCllCO TIC elN ebAtINi
age of 104, and it is probably about
correct. He was a slave together with
his parents, who were native Africans,
one, and probably both Of them. He
was a typical negro, and sat for por-
trait some two or three years ago in
that capacity.
ROBERT T. MARSHALL DEAD.
Robert T. Marshall died in Charles
ton last Thursday of pneumonia COM
plicated with grip. He was a son Of
Mr.. j. w Marshall, highly respected
citizen of this place, now quite ad-
vanced in years. Mr. Marshall was for
some years on the force at the peniten-
tiary, and was reluctantly discharged
at last, when the administration Of that
institution changed hands. He was at
time of his death engaged in business
at Charleston. The remains reached
Romney on Saturday evening, and were
inferred in Indian Mound cemetery yes
terday afternoon. He was about forty
five years of age, unmarried, and has a
large connection and numerous friends
to lament his early death.
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the maps made by Col. Thomas N. Jack
shows conclusively that Clarksburg IS
the natural city in which the State capitol.
should be located.
Co. D has arrived andthe boys are look
ing wei. The people prepared 10 banquet
them, but at the request OF the soldiers
the money was used to care for the poor.
The sleigh;ng party given TO the young
people of the city by Mrs. c. S. Sands
was delightful affair.
Mrs. Anna Clark, who died on Monday,
was ninety-two years of age and one OF
our most highly respected citizens.
Guy D. Goh, of milwaukee,, Wis, at
tended the reception given to DR.. and
Mrs. Percy Golf.
: There have been twenty-one oil wells
drilled in Jarvisv.lle, some of which are
producing seventy-five barrels day.
Sam Gordon has on his municipal paint.
He says he will take anything he can get,
out prefers to be chief of police, and
wouldn't object to putting on the toga Of
mayor one year.
The annual book reception will be held
at Broaddus Institute on Feb. 22nd. This
IS a worthy cause and should meet with
the worthy donation from our many peo-
pie.
w. P. Camp is home from Parkersburg,
and shaking hands with his many friends.
VIII Tate is home from Carthage, O.,
visiting his father, Oscar Tate.
Mr.. VIII Nusbaum, of Elk!ns, is visiting
his father, of this city:
Misses Ira Golf and Ganevieve BASEL
have returned from Parkersourg, after a
short visit to Mrs B. r. Blackford.
Mrs. Stuart F. Reed IS visiting in Par
I kersburg.
Mrs. A. K Thorn has returned from a
visit to Newburg.
The city has enjoyed the snow and the
presence of merry sleighing parties for al
most ten days now. This is the longest
time for years we have had so much snow
and good sleighing
The West Va. Bank is contemplating
building a handsome bank building in the
very near future, on the corner of Fourth
and Pike streets.
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CLknKSRURG.

Clarksburg, W. Va, Feb. 1S.-Thipgs are
beginning TO look lively around the old
town. Recent geological surveys show
that Clarksburg lies IN the oil belt That
her territory is not only underlaid with
vast veins of bituminous coal, but that
natural gas, with little trouble, can be
found in abundance. Already spectators
are leasing every inch Of land in the
suburbs of the city, and we have it from
good authority that within twenty DAYS
SIX wells will be sunk. If a gushar should
be the result. while we do not predict that
the city will be called the "oil city" she
may be more appropriately named the
greasy town"
Work has been delayed in erecting the
ice plant at the west end Of the city 1t
seems that Nature, at least in this section
of the country. has for the past ten days
manufactured more ice than the people
could use. but there is a disposition on the
part of the weather just now to float the
oversupply down to the Ohio,
The greatest suffering for twenty years
has been experienced in Clarksburg, ow-
ing to the extreme cold weather. There
has, not been a through train from the
east this week until last night.
Should the capitol be removed. and
there certainly can be no question as TO
the propriety. Clarksburg is the center of
population, and the place for this State
institution. An examination Of ole of
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M'MECHEN.

George Foster, a b. e 0. operator. at
Grafton. spent several days visiting
friends in this town the past week.
Samuel Elsminger and wife are Wis
ting friends at WaynesbuFg. Pa.
w. Z. Porterdeld. general agent for
the 3. & 0. al Chicago Junction, Ohio,
IL home on a visit to his family here.
Thomas Ro2ser. OF Bellaire. has Sc
cured a position as extra yard clerk for
the b. Z. o. at BenwoOd Junction.
The Autumnals are arranging ~ give
2 private bop AZ the IcMechen building
about the 2Sth Of this month.
Rev. Father Collins. CT Morndsvilie,
will say mass at tire home u VIM.
Duffy at 1890 o'clock this morning.
All Catholics are invited to attend.
Rev. 4. 3. Moore. presiding elder for
the Wheeling district, win preach AZ
the 81. Z. Church this evening ard also
hold communion services.
Mrs. James Crogan has returned
from the Wheeling hospital. where she
underwent a surgical operation.
Hannah MARBLE and son Ross are
visiting friends at MeKeesport. Pa.
Nathan Yancaren has returned from
Elm Grove, where he attended the fun
eral Of MS brother Friday afternoon.
The McNechen shirt factory X still
runEing full In all departments. and
several large orders were shipped our
the past week The firm employs quite
large number Of people and are doing
a very nice business.
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MORGANTOWN NOTES.

The memorial services in honor of
Francis Willard has been postponed
until Sunday night.
The Fortnightly CLUB held a meeting
this evening at DR.. and Mrs. Whitehills
and the principal paper read was by
Judge Johnson on The Merchant Of
Venice" The discussion was by Profs.
Armstrong and Wiley.
A shooting ARRAY took place just over
the Green county line below here this
morning. Trad Mcclure shot his broth
er Frank three times and the latter
may not recover. In fact the chances
are very much against II. Frank had
been quarreling with his brother Scott
and had gotten in fight with him in
which he was bested by Scott At this
juncture Trad came on the scene and
pulling out his gun, he began to blaze
away at the fighting men. The first
shot took effect in the back Of Frank
and the other penetrated his breast and
shoulders. The ball in the back was
!. extracted by DR.. Kn3tts, but the one in
the breast has not been found. The
other one was a mere flesh wound and
did not remain in the body. At the last
accounts Frank was still alive, but not
expected to get well. There has been
no arrests made as yet. The brothers
bar a bad reputation and have had fire.
quert rows among themselves, al
though this is the first time that blood
has been shed. They are quite wealthy.
The row started after they had been
drinking rather freely for some time.
y. L. South, OF Mount Morris. was
found dead in bed this morning at the
home Of his son-in-law, where he had
been making his home. A peculiar
coincidence is found in the fact that
few years ago another brother, Elijah.
died in the same room under the same
circumstances. Mr.. South has many
prominent relatives in this county.
The investigation committee has fin
ished its labo-s and has started on the
return for Charleston. They refused
to say what they would report but from
their actions ii is expected to be favor
able. They we're shown every courtesy
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-19
GRAFTON,

Grafton, w. Va, February 1S.-Geo.
Granneman, who is employed in the
Exchange mill, was confined to his
home, near Thornton, several days this
week with sickness.
Walter Senior, trustee of the Walter
& Feltner wooden mills, at Webster,
has returned from a trip to Pittsburg,
where he went in the interests OF the
above named mills.
The Misses Sinsel entertained a
number of their friends at their home
on Haslup street one night this week
and a splendid time was had by all
present.
The legislative committee appointed
to inspect the Reform school at
Pruntytown, were in town this week,
en- route to Charleston, having finished
their work at Pruntytown. They were
much pleased with the excellent work
Of Superintendent Shaw and his assist
ants.
Quartermaster Sergeant S. w Poe,
accompanied by S. F. McMasters, of
Littleton, arrived here Monday night
from Columbus, Ga. They rode
through from Parkersburg on horse
back. S. P. Spurlock, also of the First
regiment, arrived here Wednesday.
Bessie, daughter of Mrs. M. Elan
agan died at her home on Wilfried
street Tuesday, aged IA years. The lit
tie girl had been an invalid all her life.
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NAN NlnAL.

Hannibal O., February Isl. F.
Neuenschwander made a business trip
to Wheeling last Monday.
A sleighing party from Darlington,
O., was in town Monday evening and
called on Miss Louie Muhleman.
Will Rist, of Wheeling, visited his
parents at this place Tuesday.
Rev. A NJ Collins, of Cincinnati, O.,
lectured in the English NJ. Z. church
on last Friday and Saturday evenings.
On Sunday, he preached at this place,
and at Sardis, O., for Rev. +. s. Strahl,
who is still confined to the house with
the grip.
Charles Braunlich, of Wheeling, was
in town Tuesday, the guest of his par
ents.
Mrs. r. G. Wehrman and daughter
left Thursday evening for New Mar
tinsVille, where they are the guests of
Mrs. Septimius Hall. On Monday they
will leave that place for St. Joseph,
Mo, where they will make their future
home.
Jacob Thompson is seriously i'll.
Both young and old have availed
themselves Of the good sleighing this
week.
Misses Cal and Lirza Dietrich, of
Buckhill, Ohio, we're in town Friday.
J. w. Zessinger and C. N. Smith. OF
Darlington, Ohio, were business callers
in town Thursday and Friday.
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having the same repaired and put il
proper shape for the spring business.
Grant Bennett has purchased lot on
Coleman avenue, on which he expects
TO build a residence in the spring He
is also making preparations to open
barber shop in the Watson Hotel build
ing.
In answer to a call for a meeting to
be held in the Opera House on Satur-
Gay night, February 4, a committee was
appointed to arrange for a reception to
be given the soldiers Of the First West
Virginia regiment, who were mustered
out of the service that day. A commit
tee was appointed to arrange the affair,
but the report is that the committee are
not succeeding very well. The day for
this event was set for Wednesday,
Washingtoas birthday. February 22d.
The Daughters OF King of Christ
church are getting along nicely with
their sewing class. The attendance
has been good all along. They teach,
free Of charge, all children between 6
and Is. to do all kinds OF sewing.
Mrs. DR.. Chas. Nesbitt, who has been
spending the fall With her husband in
the South, will remain there during the
winter.
Ticket sales at this point for the
month of January were S3,454. Agent
Pickett says that he doesn't suppose
that any person would think for sec
ond that the B. & O. give to the
churches on an average of about $50 a
month. This amount is given to the
c'ergymen and those using clerical per-
nits securing halffare. This privi-
lege is gratuitous gift on the part Of
the railroad, as there is no law that re-
Quires them to do this. But what sur
prises NE is that in all my attendance
at church have never heard a preach
er ask blessing on or pray for the
B. & O., its prosperity or otherwise. l
reckon they are thankful, but forget to
mention it, like many of US who receive
blessings every day.
Postmaster Fleming is out again aft
er weeks illness.
I. n. Tough is dangerously i'll with
typhoid fever at his home on Quincy
street.
Rev. Anna Shaw had a fair sized aud
fence to hear her address on last Friday
evening, the weather being so very bad
that many were unable to get out. Her
address was none the less interesting
and pleasing to her hearers, who prats-
ed her for her logical reasonings and
her plea for the rights of women, and
! more especially for the home. Satur-
day evening the literary societies of
the Normal school called a joint meet
ing. and Miss Shaw was invited and re-
sponded with an address.
The Bon Ton store open last Satur-
| day under a new ownership James E.
| Anderson being the proprietor. Mr..
Anderson has been for many years with
Mr.. j. NJ. Hartley. His long service
has given him wide acquaintance, and
Jim" is 10 stranger to the people of
the community. He opens business
this week with a special bargain count
err, in order to clear tie boards for the
new spring goods. For clerks he will
have the assistance of Miss Jenny Fish
err and Miss Myrtle Holland. Miss
Means, the we'll known milliner, will
have charge Of this department the
coming season.
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now located at Belpre. o., arrived in the
city this afternoon to look after his
interests in tie Gil fields in this sec
ton.
The services at the Salvation Army
headquarters tomorrow afternoon and
evening will be especially interesting
and Instructive, and all are cordially
invited to attend.
Robert Williams, of the Opera House
drug store, left this evening for Fay
cite City. Pa, where he will take
charge Of a drug store. Mr.. Williams
has been here for quite while and
has large number Of friends who viii
be sorry TO hear that he has made the
change
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-19
MOUNDSVILLE.

Circuit Clerk l.. L. Stedger has re-
turned from a visit to Cameron friends.
Prof. J. I. King, principal of the
McMeehen public schools, was visitor
in the city yesterday
Hadsall Manning, Of the Third ward,
is confined to his home with an attack
Of the typhoid fever. Yesterday his
condition was reported as being some
better.
George w. Berry, Of Rosby Rock, was
in the city yesterday.
The Kings Daughters have their re-
gular weekly meeting at the home Of
Miss Blanche Voitle tomorrow even
ing.
County Clerk E. NJ. Lewis issued a
marriage license yesterday to Thomas
V. Ross ard Mary Jane Houston, both
of the town CT Burton.
The Conley band gave a very enjoy
able entertainment at the Opera House
| last evening to a large crowd. The
boys are now able TO play two pieces,
and with little more practice will soon
be the coming band.
Mrs Thomas Martin. Of Fairmont,
passed through the city yesterday en-
route home from visit to relatives
at New Martinsville.
Capt. A. L. HCCtor is expected home
from Baltimore some time this week
where he has been visiting relatives
since he left Columbus, Ga.
Tomorrow evening our theatre-go-
ing people will have an opportunity Of
seeing one OF the best theatrical at
fractions on the road. "Other PEOPLES
Money" is the name of the comedy, and
it is one OF the funniest on the read.
Manager Crisweu has gone to consid-
cradle expense in securing such high
class attraction for his house and he
is deserving Of large patronage to-
morrow night.
Wednesday evening the Kings
Daughters will celebrate Washingtons
birthday by holding a military social
at the Opera House. The ladies have
gone to considerable expense in ar
ranging for this affair. and they hope
that a large crowd will contribute to
their entertainment.
Protrected meetings will be com
meneed at the Presbyterian church,
commencing tomorrow evening. Rev
Williams Will be assisted in the work
by Rev. Bigger, OF Wheeling, and every
body is invited TO attend.
Rev Father Collins will say mass at
the home Of Vim. Duffy, at McMechen,
this morning.
John Brooks and E. G. Roberts were
at Beawood Junction yesterday, having
the land recently leased by them sur
veyed. They are TO open a coal mine
there soon, and expect to supply the
B. & o. company with coal for their
locomotives.
Isaiah Stephens. Of McMechen, was
in the city yesterday.
The foundations for the new bridge
now being constructed at the fair
grounds have all been placed in posi-
ton, and in case of high water no dam
age can result The ircnwork will be
put up, commencing this morning. but
probably ten days will be required TO
complete the contract
Manager Criswell. Of the Opera
House, has had the interior Of his play
house repainted during the past week,
which adds very much 10 the appear
ance of it. Other changes are also TO
be made and it will only be a short
time until the house will look like
new one.
]. r. Johnston has nearly completed
his No. oil well on the Mccarthy
farm. in the Rogerson district. All the
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Co.. and Doll Laremore has accepted

Co., and Doll Laremore has accepted
the position.
S. Bruce Hall, attorney, was at SIS
tersville Friday Oh legal business.
Mr.. and Mrs. z. A. Seeney, VINO were
here attending the McEldowney-Bandl
wedding returned to their nome at
Pittsburg Friday.
John Gear, who broke jail last De-
cember, was delivered here and LOGGED
in Jail Friday. Gear was captured by
a Martins Ferry policeman near Pitts
burg. He is indicted with others for
robbing the depot at Proctor. An ac-
complice in the robbery confessed at
the last term Of court and IS now serV-
ing his time at Moundsville.
A number of strangers were register
ed at the Elk Hotel Thursday, among
which appeared the name or Z. u.
Westerman of Porto Rico.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. C. Trees spent few
DAYS with Marietta friends this week.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. b.
church met with Mrs. T. L. Dunlap
Tuesday.
Charles fisher, travelling man, was
calling on his sister, Mrs. Thos. FUNK,
this week.
Mrs. G.. w. KOtZebue ana niece, fdul-
inc Koontz, visited the father OF the
latter, Henry Koontz, at the Wheeling
hospital this week.
Rev. ]. NJ. Carter and Miss Martha
Paden attended the funeral of Mrs.
Jane Paden at Padens Valley FRIDAY.
If you have anything to sell or wish
to buy or rent real estate, make your
wants known through the Sunday Reg
lister, where it will be seen and ready
by all our people. Give your locals to
a carrier, and the matter will receive
attention.