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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-11
VIM. NJ. Buchanan

Margaret Mcconnell. ct al.
IN CHANCERY.

Margaret Mcconnell. ct al.
Suit pending in the Circuit Court OF Ohie
County, West Virginia
Take notice that the dispositions Of Ed
ward Mcconnell j. X. Buchanan Frank
w. Buchanan and others will be taken AZ
the Office Of Geo. r. Boyd, M. 1417 Chap
line street Wheelings Ohio County, IN ths
State OF West Virginia, on the 18th day OF
February A. ID. 1900 between the hours
OF 8 o'clock a. m. and O'Clock .. m, to
cause on behalf OF said plaintiN And II
from any cause, the taking 81 the said dep
ositlons shall not be commenced, or being
commenced, SHAH not be completed On that
day. the taking Of the same will be ad-
journed from time to time until the sans
shall be COMPLETED.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-11

ONO county. S..
In the Circuit Court of Ohio County, West
Virginia January Rules, 1900.
William M. Buchanan
VS..
Margaret Mcconnell, ct al.
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to specifically
enforce a contract made by the complain
ant with Hester Mcconnell for the pur-
chase by him from her of a certain tract
of land in Ohio County, w. Va, containing
103 acres and rs poles, and the Hester Me-
Council having died. the suit is to enforce
the said contract against the above named
defendants as her heirs at law.
And II appearing from an affidavit filed
In said cause, at these Rules. that the
defendants, Mary Mathews and s. A. Math-
ews, her husband, Emma Maxwell and
William Maxwell. her husband. John Nc
Connell, Rena Mcconnell, Margaret Brown
and Lewis Brown her husband, Emma
Mcconnell and Mary Mcconnell, are not
RESIDENTS of the State OF West Virginia,
and they not having been served with pro-
cess In said suit, on motion Of the COM
plainant, by his attorney this order OF
publication Is entered against them, and II
Is ordered that the said defendants, above
named, be and are required to appear with
in one month after the date of the first
publication OF this order and do what 10
necessary to protect their interests. Il IS
further ordered that this order be pub
nshed and posted as required by law
Witness c. II. Hennsng, Clerk Of our said
Court. at the Court House Of said County
this 81 DAY Of January, 1900. to-wit Janu-
&. II. HENNING. Clerk
Published the first time January T. 1900
Attest: G. II. HENNING, Clerk.
GEO. T.. BOYD,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-11
WM n. BUCHANAN,
pv GEO Y BOYD Ills Solicitor

To Margaret Mcconnell, Edward Neon
Margaret s. Mcconnell VIM. Mcconnell.
Martha L. Moore George B. Moore Mary
Mathews {. A. Mathews, Margaret j Nc
Connen (wi6 j, Frank w Buchanan, James
r. Buchanan. Emma Maxwell William
Maxwell, John Mcconnell, Rena McConneH.
Margaret Brown. Louis Brown, Emma
Mcconnell. Mary Mcconnell.
ja4oawt
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-11
FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE.

COD CAFE MAIN STREET
iON JAIL BUSINESS PROPERTY
I have for sale the 60 feet north of c. s.
Feeny e. Co., on east side OF Main, 1872 feet
deep, now occupied by Wlncher and List
The 40 feet on corner of alley will have a
handsome modern building erected this
spring. which leaves this 60 feet between
two modern business houses. With a new
Baltimore & Ohio depot in the near future
this property must make paying invest
ment, even If not improved now.
MONEY TO LOAN
G. q. 9MITH,
National Exchange Bank Building
Real Estate, Insurance. Surety Bonds
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-11
FOR RENT.

FOR RENTING large store rooms In
business district. Enquire FERDINAND
WINGERTER, cor. Fourteenth and Chap
line streets, room 2 de3l, d, tn, th,h
FOR SALE OR RENT-Residence No. Ill
South Front street. Modern improve
ments Inquire on premises, or OF w J.
LUTZ 1904 Market street. jas, tn, thu, q. h
FOR RENT-Store room, 114s Main street,
now occupied by j. Front. Possession
April 1st 1900 Apply to VIM. SCHWERT-
FEGER, 1146 Main street ja2eh
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-11
LEGAL NOTICES.
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

The State of West Virginia.
Ohio County, S.:
In the Circuit Court of Ohio County, West
Virginia January Rules, 1900.
William M. Buchanan
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-27
Old Fdfber Cirne--"tl)I

Santa Claus. This he had learned while listening at the door of their playroom that afternoon. And he, who had so carefully rehearsed the part of Santa Claus for the performance that night, felt that 1t would be hollow mockery, now that they knew, as we all do some day, too much.
 With promptness and decision that had characterized him always in business. John Howard peremptorily dismissed the New England school-teacher, giving her a months salary and no explanation for his strange conduct. The children should have the hollow mockery of Christmas at any rate. But the essence of 1t was gone. He had heard his children declare, between sobs, that they would never hang up their stockings again, and after all 1t Is the stocking and not the tree that is the es- sence of Christmas-and the mystery of mysteries thereof is the wonderful fact that Santa Claus can spend so much time and take so much pains in filling stockings. But John Howard was human. He him self had looked forward to this Christmas with greater expectations than had any of his children.
 He rose from bed and put on his dress
 ing gown and slippers. Then. with a little night lamp in his hand turned very low, he went stealthily into the bedroom where his children slept. Their clothes were laid neatly on three chairs. and from each chair he took a stocking and pinn ed 1t where the sleeping children had been accustomed to pin them in previous years.
 After this he made frequent trips to the library and brought up load after load of toys, candies and trinkets. And then
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-27

About the middle of the afternoon Bob Evans hurried into the big dry goods store after numerous bundles. He was surprised to see old Farmer Pettigrew sitting at a counter near the front while an obsequious clerk was holding up folds of gray silk. Bob was so glad that he stopped to aid in the selection, and then went on his way. It was nearly dark when the two men met at the livery stable. Old Farmer Petit grew was as excited as O boy.
 Say, Bob. bought her a chair. too. and comb. and candy. and I'm kind of ashamed to give them to her. And I sent Minnie ten dollars. registered letter, you know"
 Bob shook the old mans hand.
 "I'm glad I came In with you. just wish I could see auntie when you give those things to her"
 "I'n tell you about 1t. Bob.'
 But he did not introduce the subject when Bob went over the next week. The young man followed him out to the barn lot and asked him about the gifts. Old Farmer Pettigrew looked at him long and solemnly. a sort of culver about his mouth.
 Well. when laid them out by her bed Christmas morning. Bob, I just stepped out. She didn't come out, and got scared. l peeped in. through the crack. and-and- she was on her knees by them sobbing. didn't calculate 1t was going to have any such effect. Bob"
 Bob's eyes grew misty.
 "1 went in then, and she rose up and came to me. and she said Pa. and kissed me for the first time in ten years, Bobi- Louisville Courier-Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-27
WORKS NOTHING BUT GOOD.
Two-FoId Benefits Derived from Mok-
 ina Now Year Resolutions.

Notwithstanding the army of very wise and very cynical people who sheer at New Years resolutions, I'm going to boldly am nounce myself here as one who believes tn them. I do not hesitate to say that have made them every year since l was old enough to think about such things, and expect to keep it up as long as live. More over, I want my girls to get Into the same habit. for I consider 1t good and helpful. But, girls. don't take it up as a pastime.. or confide in anyone who happens to be present Be in earnest about it. Go away by yourself for a little while and examine your character honestly. Don't make tS- cuses to yourself because there are flaws in it; don't attempt 10 lay the blame upon anyone else don't console yourself with the thought that you are no worse than your neighbor. Shut out all the world. face your conscience bravely, and be honest with yourself, If only for little half hour, It cannot help but do you good.
 Character is something we build for our selves. We. and we alone, are responsible vironment or hereditary influences prevent us from reaching our own ideals. There is nothing but our own moral laziness to pre- vent us from being what we really want to be.
 The benefits arising from the making ot New Year resolutions are twofold. 1t is good for us to acknowledge a fault and wish to overcome it; it Is good for us to resolve to do better, even If the resolution is des- tined to be broken, for the soul lives on these breaths from the upper realms of life.-Minneapolis Housekeeper.
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-27
A Hint for Christrn as.

Here Is hint for those who are too poor. to give many Christmas gifts: write Christi mas letters. It is the thoughtfulness andl the love that count, not the gift itseff- Choose among your acquaintances dozen lonely ones, whether poor or rich. old or young, and have a letter to each ready to, mall In time to reach its destination on. Christmas morning. No matter about hav- ing any news to write; just good wishes. and tithe of the good words you wilr speak about your friend after he is dead They will warm his heart now, which Is far better. If is the season to give; and the, only thing at all worth giving is oneself.-, Chicago Standard.
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-27
A Reminder for Pnpa..

The children were making their plans for Christmas. and their mother was helping them, while their father was deep in his evening paper. But he could hear, and this Is what he heard:
 What are you going to give papa? ?? asked the mother.
 ..I think. said the eldest, thoughtfully ''that I will give him an alarm clock"
 "An alarm clockr' exclaimed the moth CT. "Why do you want to give him an alarm clock?"
 Because" answered the child. with an earnestness that showed she had given the matter some thought. eff he has an alarm clock at the office maybe he will know when 1t is time to come home to dinner"-Chi- cago Evening Post.
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-27

he began to fill the stockings. It was slow work. He had seen his wife do it once. He had watched her then in a mechan- lcal sort of way. It was on the preceding Christmas eve. She was i'll ana nervous and afraid to go about the house alone. In a grumbling, protesting way he had accompanied her.
 How glad he was now that he had! He dropped a moderately heavy object into the toe of each stocking to hold 1t down then an orange to make 1t capacious. After this he slipped in a present for the sake of a surprise, and on top of the present he put layer of candy. He wondered that the "tick-tick-tick" of the candies as they dropped did not awaken the sleeping children.
 He was slow at the work. It was early dawn when he finished. He blew out the lit- tie night lamp and sank into chair bury ing his face in his hands, and his heart in memories. Suddenly he looked up and saw his three children standing about him in the arc of circle.
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-27

New England school-teacher for this deli cate position; and in less than week she succeeded, by perseverance and industry, in casting more of a shadow over the lives of the three waifs than ever John Howard had. But the waifs had been taught not to complain, and John Howard knew noth- ing about 1t.
 One lingering hope remained in his breast. Could he make the coming Christ mas so happy for his children that he could win their love? He resolved that he would take charge of the holiday himself, and the preparations he made for 1t were extrava- gant. The presents purchased for all the preceding Christmas celebrations at his house were as nothing compared to the array that stood before him on the floor, on tables and on chairs, this Christmas eve when he sat so broken in heart before his grate fire.
 Something had happened. A mistake had been made. The New England school teacher, in the interests of white-winged truth, had told his children there was no
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-27

ing money for Christmas. There's no one but me and mother now. Wed look fine making Christmas presents"
 That you would" replied Evans heart fly, "and 1t would make good old Aunt Pettigrew feel ten years younger. l wish you would"
 Now. Bob" exclaimed the older man. "are you in earnest?"
 "Never was more so. She Is often lone- some since your daughter moved west. She would be not only surprised, but happy"
 What are you going to get Adder
 Me? O I've been planning for months. A new dress for one thing. Books she wanted and some little knick-knacks. Noth- ing Is too good for my wife. She deserves more than can ever give her. But I'm getting some things for mother, too. I wouldn't forget her We'll go over to- morrow afternoon and see how happy she'll be over our presents"
 'T never did give anything except little candy to the children on Christmas" said the old man,
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-27
SLEEPING HEARTS. How old Farmer Pettisrew Weakened Up to Cuisines Reelitios-

ID FARMER PET TIGREW was driv- ing along the pike toward the county town, the grays go- ing at a brisk rate.
 "T h ere 's that young Evans walk ing" he said to him self. He Is dressed up as if he was go- ing to catch t h e train ts
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-27

father had anything to do with the annual midnight visit of the good little fat man. Of him they talked months before he came and months after he had left. And with the presents he left they played from one Christmas until the next, patiently wait ing for the new ones and carefully guard ing the old.
 Discouraged at his failure to win even the confidence of his children, John How ard hired that hopeless substitute for a mother, a nurse to take care of them.
 With business acumen and lack of or dinary common sense he secured grim
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-27

Its papa" cried his eldest girl, rushing into his arms. Papa Is Santa Claus. It is papa who has been so good to us and we haven't loved him.
 "It's papa" echoed the younger daugh- ter.
 "Papa-Santy Close" said the boy.
 And they. too, sidled up to him and clung to him, their little eyes beaming with love. And then John Howard knew that his stocking had been filled. also-with the love of his children.-Tom Hall. in The Criterion.
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-27
! F. ssAAH1A MEI STAKE. E1EL6Ese=k

''I'll hang one of grandpa's in line And Santa will think it is mine,
 And in they will go,
 From the top to the toe, His presents so jolly and fine. What capital joke 1t will be! O dear, If only could see
 How he'll open his eyes,
 And stare with surprise Then hurry and fill it for me!' When moonlight was gliding the trees, He came in a hush,
 With rattle and rush, And Teddy's big stocking he sees. Well! well!" said the merry old chap, "Pl give him, I think, a fur cap.
 I'd like If can
 To suit the old man While he is enjoying his nap.' Next morning with laughter and shout, The children came tripping about,
 All dancing with glee,
 Their stockings to see, With Santa Claus gifts peeping out That monster big stockings for me-" Cried Ted. with a chuckle of glee.
 Its cram full of toys,
 Do look at it, boys! Just wait till I show you-now seer' Then Teddy lay back with a moan, And cried with sob and groan-
 70 how could he make
 Such an awful mistake? wish had hung up my own.'' Sydney Dayre, in Christian Work.
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-27

nome, was tossed into disorder by the combing of his nervous fingers. His dull eyes gazed into the red depths of great fire, but read no crimson pictures there.
 This was the man the world had called "complacent John Howard"
 Eight years before. when he married, people expected a change in his habits, but they were disappointed. He had mere ly added another part to his machinery. He had carefully chosen the kind of woman who would helplessly become part of a machine.
 When children came they. too. were com pelled to become parts of the orderly, silent machine controlled by John Howard. Meek little mites they were. No one suspected that they were children.
 There were three of them: Mary, a girl of seven; Anna, a girl of five. and John, a boy of four. By direction of John Howard, good, plain names were given to them, names that would wear. Meek Mrs. How ard would have chosen differently, but she was not consulted.
 When the children came, John Howard laid down the rules for their conduct and keeping, and never afterward bothered himself about them. If he saw them once a day 1t was by accident. One of his rules, conditions, was that he was never to hear them save when he wished As result John Howard was a father without chill dren-and the children had living father, but were fatherless.
 All this would have continued but for one, inevitable. little incident in life called "death"-for death, after all, is part of life. and dying very often the main part of living The entrance of Mrs. Howard into the life of her husband had made no perceptible change in it. Her death had thrown every part of it out of gear. There were three waifs in his house who came at his bidding and looked at him In fright ened sort of way.
 How was he to win the love of his chill dren?"
 How John Howard longed to enter that play room But he never dared. He was afraid his entrance would drive them forth. and he realized that this room was their own little world. Sometimes, in agony, he listened at the door, and learned how different they were from other children.
 How he longed for them to ask him for something! What joy he would take in granting them any wish! But they had been brought up to ask for nothing, to ex- pect nothing, save on one day in the year. That day was Christmas.
 On that day they could expect wonderful new presents, they knew, from a mys- terious person called Santa Claus. The late Mrs. Howard had cultivated this one dear illusion in them, and so perfectly that they never dreamed that either she or their
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-27

"Going up the road. Bob," he said. as he passed the younger man. I'm bound for town"
 'I was going down by the train, but don't mind riding behind your grays," laughed the other, climbing in, that Is, If you'll agree to bring my stun back
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-27
She Knew.

Sunday School Teacher Ciliustrating the- workings of conscience)-What Is it. chil-- dren. that makes you feel uncomfortable when you have eaten all your Christmas candy and not given any of 1t to your little friends who had none of their own?
 Little Ethel Beenthere-Tumach-ach ma a'am.-Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-27
In Doubt.

Mamma-what are you going to get Mabel for Christmas?
 Papa-Can't say. Foreign noblemen are so blamed expensive that I'm hlest fl l know what to do.-Brooklyn Life.
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-27
GAddAnIna

What makes little Tommy so sad on. this happy Christmas day7" asked Eos dick.
 His presents are all unbreakable," re- piled Keedick--Town Topics.
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-27
Don't Go bx Tan.

Talk ortn't to be relied on too much" said Uncle Eben. Tain necessarily de man dat made de mos New Years resolu- tons dats goin' ahead Twin de mos or-. derly an 'spectable. Star.
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-27

Gold and frankin-
 cense and myrrh. On that holy night of yore- Ator Sator, Sarasin, In their hallowed purpose kin. Following the guiding star, Each a sacred goal to win. Did they bear their offerings, Such a wealth of precious things. Unto one of princely place, Sprung, like them, from earthly kingsf Nay, but to an infant born In a lowly spot forlorn,
 Yet around whose glorious face Shone a halo like the morn! For a spirit unto each Spake in no uncertain speech, Saying: Tn a manager Hes One who God to man shall teach: "One who shall the night o'erthrow,. Bearing heaven with Him below Love that triumphs over hate, Peace and joy that conquer woe. So those monarchs. men Of fame. Bowed before Him, blessed His name,. Laid their offerings at Ills feet Passed as swiftly as they came. Stretch the years. a checkered chart. Since they played their dcathless part. Yet to-day may we, like them. Giving, hold the Christ at heart. Clinton scollard, in woman's Home Com panlon.
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-27

Georgie-Maw, will you do me a favory
 Mother-Yes, If you don't ask too big a one.
 Georgie-Well, it's a pretty good-sized one, may-I want [ borry one uf your stockin's t hang up Krismus--ohio State Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-27

as the hard mud flew from under the horses feet.
 Not much weight" laughed his com panion. Christmas gifts. This is the time when a little money buys a lot of things to warm the heart"
 "Sho," said Farmer Pettigrew, "when you're as old as I am you won't be spend-
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-27
Often tho Cause.

Many swear-off on New Years day will be due to Christmas cigars.-St Paul Globe.
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-27

''So 'tain't two wagon loads," was the retort He liked Bob Evans because he joked and laughed and was good company
 ''What'll your load be?" he asked Bob,
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-27
HSMH5 %Sx H;s szttt GlLDREN.s I0YE

RINKLES of c ar e
 furrowcd the fore head of John How ard. wholesale leath- CT merchant of New York, as he sat in
 the library of his
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-04-07
GLOVES

We import our handkerchiefs dire
and sell them at prices leaning strons
ly your way.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-04-07
Mems
Furnishings.

We are DESTROYS that ladies who sho
for their husbands. and bachelors VII,
shop for themselves should become IA
miliar with this money saving depar
ment. We think 20 make II a disiin
gushing feature OF our business.
wACHUSETT SHIRTS and new
friends daily. 9.
Our No. 400 unlaundered is a periea|
shirt and costs you but 30 cts.
No. 700 colored negligee In som'
twenty patterns. sells at 75 cents.
No. ioi Is an imported cloth. al 81
each.
No. 600. "A silk front and very drssy
garment is 81.
No. lsi Is the wachusett FUN dress
white iaundered shirt at 81 each.
In NBCKwEAR We show English
square. Imperial and Four-in-hand,
in beautiful colorings. The best OF M,
lot goes at rs cents each.
A handsome line OF Batwings At 80
cents. Several qualities In white and
black Full dress bows and strings
GLOVES.
a French driving gloye--tbe Com.
modore-warranted. sl.25.
A superior mochair driving glove =
the Reindeer at sl.75
White Kid Gloves, sl.2j.
We import our handkerchiefs dirca
and sell them at prices leaning strons
ly your way.
We have mems half-hose Of Amer.
can make.
We are agents for the mills--at l0
cents for Black and Tans. Fast Blacs
full fashioned English half-hose at D
cents, and fancy isles at % cents
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-04-07

A very neat garment with ruff
hes and tucks .............S 81
4 fine gown with tucks, en-
broidery and ruffles .......... IA
A cambria gown with tucked.
hemstitched yoke ...... ..... loo
Handsomely trimmed gowns OF
cambria or longcloth at $3.50.
81 90 and up TO .............. 4.5o
Each
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-04-07

In this lot are about 200 skin,
rs cts. TO $3.50. Many OF them bat
OF a kind.