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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23

The Christmas shopping reached its
elimination yesterday and last night,
although much remains to be Lone to-
morrow.
Early yesterday morning strangers
from the immediate country surround
ing the city, from suburban towns, and
from points more remote, began to
pour into the city, and the arrivals
kept up during the day, the aggregate
being quite a number of thousands.
The visitors lost no time in invading
the retail district, and, reinforced by
the residents of the city proper, they
entered upon a carnival of buying
which was kept up all during the day
and far into the night, many stores not
closing their doors until the last hour
OF midnight struck.
During the hours of daylight the
scene on Market, Main, Eleventh,
Twelfth and other retail business
streets was an animated one, but it
was reserved for the evening to show
the real strength Of the shoppers and
their determination 10 have Christmas
gifts at any expense of time or effort
AS evening approached, the street cars
from the Ohio side and the towns along
the river south of the city came to the
business centre, crowded to their ca
paoity, and at eight o'clock the leading
stores were literally filled to their ca
pacity, and in several instances the
sidewalks in front were blockaded. The
usual forces of clerks had been doubled
and quadrupled, and yet it was diff
cult matter to wait upon the eager
throng of customers with anything like
prOmptness, and The inevitable result
was some delay and isolated instances
of disappointment. This is a not I'M
usual Christmas experience, however,
and was accepted, where it occurred,
with good grace and popular reali-
cation Of the fact that all the local
world could not have its wants sup
piled at the same moment of time. or
even upon the same day. Main street
hill at eight o'clock last evening
was a sight worth going to see. and
Market street, from Eleventh south to
the creek, was one solid mass of peo-
pie, laden with packages of every con-
celVable size and shape. AS early as
nine O'Clock the crowd began its home
WARD journey, THE outgoing cars being
hIled to their capacity, yet there was
no sensible dlminution of the throng
upon the streets and in the stores I'M
I'll much later hour, and at eleven
O'CLOCK business was still brisk, while
none of the leading establishments
closed until the hour of midnight
struck.
To-day will be a needed day of rest.
nut tomorrow there will be a repeti-
ZION OF the business rush, and then all
Will be IN readiness for the coming of
Santa Claus.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23
CHAPLINE STREET PROPERTY
Sold This Week-Mr. w. w. Irwin
Made Purchase Yesterday.

At the north front door of the court
house, yesterday morning, Auctioneer J.
c. Hervey sold the old McMechen prop
erty, adjoining the dwelling of Capt. List,
on Chapline street, below Twenty-second,
to Sheriff-elect w W. Irwin. The con-
sideration is $1,000 The dwelling is at
present occupied by DR.. H. P. Linsz 1t
is understood that Mr.. Irwin will occupy
the house.
AS stated in yesterdays Register, an
other residence property in the same
block was sold last week-the Quarter
homestead The purchaser was Mr.. Chas.
Moore, county commissioner, and the price
was $500. Mr. T. c. Moffat, the present
occupant of the homestead, has lease
upon it for three years. commencing April
LIST 1901
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23
CHRISTMAS PACKAGES
Will Be Accepted and Delivered at
the PostOffice To-Day.

The holiday business at the postoffice
has been enormous. Thus far 1t has
greatly exceeded any former year, but
the mail packages which are being re-
ceived indicate that senders are showing
a greater degree of compliance with pos
tai regulations than formerly, thus facili-
tating the handling of matter by the post
office authorities.
Postmaster Wise yesterday announced
that the stamp, general delivery and car
riers' windows will be open to-day from
$50 until II o'clock, to enable persons to
send or receive Christmas mail matter.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23
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A NetN InternrIAa.

The well known firm OF the A. d.
Howe Machinery Supply Co have In
creased their facilities by adding 10
their business a fully equipped machine
shop. and are prepared TO do all kinds
of general repair work. The Arm will
pay particular attention to gas engines
and elevator work and guarantee that
all work will be attended to promptly.
When your machinery Is in need Of re,
pairs call Phone No. 4, Wheeling.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23
Monday, Special
Prices on All OF
These, Monday.

A special line of mechanical Toys
down to one-half Many other toys
at great reductions.
Aprons and Fascinators-the prices
we quote are just about one-fourth
less than regular
soc "Riskie Sisters" .25c
soc Uncle Sam Strength of
Testers" 25c
Box of IS Christmas Tree Candles
AOi ..-............ lUc
A splendidly staged. collapsabIe
Christmas card. repres enting the
birth Of Christ. s10O value at Csc
Special lines of small Ebony and
Ebonoid Articles, all mounted with
Sterling Silver Csc and 4sc
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23
S. W. MUM
Who Has Compiled Valuable Infor-
nation for Oil Men.

The accompanying cut is an excellent
likeness of S. w. Mum, of Warrington,
w. Va, who has recently completed a
volume entitled useful Information
for Oil Men," and thereby earned the
gratitude of the thousands who are en-
gagged in, or dependent upon the pro-
duction of petroleum. 1t is a morocco
bound book of 100 pages, pocket size.
Between the covers of this little book
are contained more facts and statistics
pertaining to the oil industry than can
be secured from any other source. 1t
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23

Attorney c. P. Flick is circulating a
petition to the President soliciting the
appointment of Governor G. W. Atkinson
to the office of federal judge for the new
district created for the southern end Of
the State, and for the more special bene-
mt OF number of politicians who want
jobs. Mr. Flick has met with fair sue
cess, but we are informed that a number
of prominent lawyers refused to sign the
petition. The petition is being circulated
among the legal profession only.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23

covers the oil development in the Unit
ed States from the drilling of the first
we'll in Pennsylvania in the early SOS,
tells how fortunes have been made and
lost, and gives authentic figures con-
corning the present proportions of the
oil industry. Brief items pertaining to
Oil production, arranged in chronology
ical order, make it a valuable book of
reference. 1t also contains a mass of
matter of technical nature. particu-
larly valuable to well drillers, specula-
tors, etc.
MIR. Mum has not prepared the little
volume for profit, but generously agrees
to mail it free of charge to any oil man
requesting a copy of it.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23
CLERK ROBERTsoN's OFFICE.
Marriage Licenses Issued, Deeds
Recorded. and Other Business

MaEFAdGe Licenses issued, Deeds
Recorded, and other Business
Two deeds of trust were left for record
yesterday in the office of County Clerk
Richard Robertson.
Deed left for record, dated December
10Th, 1900 from Ella Ryan to Elizabeth
Fahey, conveying half interest in lot No.
IS in the Sixth ward
Marriage licenses were issued as fol-
lows:
William M. Kelly, aged 80, and Margaret
Tracey, widow, aged SO, both of Wheel
ing.
James Riley, widower, aged %, of West
Liberty, and Virginia Helen Long. aged
20, of Greggsville.
James w. Emsley, aged %. and Minnie
c. Hartley, aged p, both of Brooke coun-
ty.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
REACHED ITS MAXIMUM IN THIS
CITY LAST EVENING, AND A
GREAT VOLUME OF BUSI-
NESS WAS DONE.

All Day Long, and Particularly After
Dark, the Retail Stores Were
Fairly damned - Thousands of
Strangers Were in the Town, and
All Lines of Transportation Were
Taxed - Stores Were Open Until
Midnight.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23
A BATTLE AT ANTWERP.
strikers and Police Come Into Vto%
lent and Fatal Confifct-ThirtH
Men wounded.

ANTWERP, Dec. pa fresh at
tack was made by the striking dock
laborers and others on non-unionists
to-day at the Ockerill wharf. A detach-
ment of fifty policemen charged the
strikers. firing their reviewers into the
crowd. Thirty men were wounded, ten
Of them severely. The strikers then
withdrew, taking some OF their wound
ed. Their attitude Is menacing. the
police are being reinforced, and more
fighting Is imminent.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23

For your choice holiday turkeys, poul
try, roasts, beef, pork and all kinds Of
game, you should see Myers market.
His display of table supplies are elabor-
ate and the finest that can be obtained
in the city JOHN NJ MEYERS.
Cor. Eighteenth and Jacob streets.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23
ChiIdrens' Furniture.

A delayed shipment Of fine Chill
drens Furniture, consisting of Desks,
Dressers, Combination Book Cases
and Secretaries, Sideboards, ETC., have
been marked at prices that will sell
them quickly, in order to make room,
at THE BON TON.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23

There will be a musical and dram
attic entertainment at Bridgeport city
hall by Wheeling talent, Thursday
evening, Dec 9th. Admission 15c.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23

Buy your boy of girl "a Remin.@on
StahGard Typewriter as an Xmas Gift
"A valuable and useful present. CaIi
ton. Aeo III u -
WhCkOFF, SEAMANs d BENEDICT.
1918 Market Street
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23
Fresh Fish.

We have received large shipment of
Fresh Fish, and Baltimore Oysters, also
line of Halabut Fresh Cod, Jack.
White Fish, and HOLSTERS. All orders
promptly attended to.
w. BRICELAND.
Phone 957 No. 1912 Market st.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23

You will always find a great rush at
the handkerchief counter at The Bon
Ton. And no wonder as their prices
are from rs to so per cent. cheaper
than other stores
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23

You will always find great rush at
the handkerchief counter at The Bon
Ton. And no wonder. as their prices
are from Is to so per cent. cheaper
than other stores
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23

For choice Candies, Nuts, Fruits and
fine line of table supplies. Call on
Mrs. l.. Imhoff Seventeenth and Jacob
streets
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23

We have a line of Stick Pins that
cannot be eXcelled, at McNamee's.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23

Blankets, Comforts and Dry Goods
at lowest prices at Henry Jacobs
Special sale Monday.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23

Have you seen the thousands of
Handkerchiefs they are showing at
THE BON TON?
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23

Ladies' and Gents Cold Watches and
Chains at McNamee's.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23

If you want to buy a fine Doll, one
that can really be admired, you must
of course go to THE BON TON.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23

Our Diamonds are not like the
average quality found around town.
We carry only the fine ones.
DILLON. HANCHER & CO.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23

For fine selection of Fruit Baskets
go to McNamee's, 1906 Market street.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23

Maple Leaf Pins-something new.
WESTMYER, Jeweler.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23

Fresh dressed turkeys for Xmas at
1212 cents pound at
a. YAHRLING'S.
1904 Markte st. Phone $50.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23

For a fine selection of Fruit Baskets
60 to McNamee's, 1906 Market street.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23

Fancy Boxes of beautiful designs, at
ZIEGENFELDER'S.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23

For the best candy in Wheeling.
go to Thurber's.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23

Attend Henry Jacobs special sale
Monday. You will save money.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23

Best Fruit Cake in the city at
ZIEGENFELDER'S.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23

Special prices on Chinaware. one
item-All atomizers at one-half.
A big line of Raphael Tuck's Sons
Juvenile Books at Toe values up
to ...... .19c
Satin Covered Pin Cushion Forms
and lace trimmed Pin Cushions at
one-fourth off.
All kid body Dolls at reductions that
will average at least one-fourth OF
Handsome Art Cushions. made in our
own art Department at one-fourth
Off
Ribbons of Gold, Velvet and Silk. in
greatest quantities for special Christ
mas selling.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23

All Watches and Rings guaranteed at
McNamee's, 1406 Market street.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23

Kid Gloves. all colorn. Toe.
SWARACk Frs.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23

Large line of Watohes-all kinds at
ODBERT'S.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23

Maple Leaf Pins-something new.
WESTMYER, JeWeler.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23

Don't forget the Monday Night Club
prize waltz, Dec. oath
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23

Thurber has the finest candy in
Wheeling.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23
DILLON. HANCHER &

20 year Ink. gold filled Watches
cases with our own special full Jew
eied nickle movements. $15 and up
wards.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23
20 PER CENT. DISCOUNT.

Now in the time to get some flnes
HnviIand China at lower prices tina r.
ever offered In wheeling before.
DILLON, HANCHER A. co.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23
Anything You Wan

In the Musical Instrument line, better
and cheaper than ever before at
Houses.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23

Ladies' and Gents Gold Watches and
Chains at McNamee's.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23

Until Jan. LIST, 1901,
You can dictate Price and Terms on
Pianos at Houses.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23

Gents all linen 'Handkerchiefs
IL 1-2c. SWABACkER'S.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23
THE HARMEST EVER.
THE REPUBLICAN PRIMARY ELEC-
TION YESTERDAY BROKE
ALL RECORDS
FOR INTERESTING FIGHTS

Which Brought Out a large Vote.
Numbers of Workers at the Polls
Exceeded Those of Any Previous
Election-Chnrges That Men Were
Voted Illegally-Many Votes Chal-
observation-disclosures of the Day.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-23

For a nice toy-Stable, Two Horses
and Wagon. Painted and all complete.
Also larger ones at dollar fifty and
two.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-12
TEDDY.s TRIUMPHANT TOUR.
Completes the First Stage of His
journey HOmeward.

completes the FIRST stage OIL MS
journey Homeward.
Chicago. July 7.-Quietly and unos-
tentatiously Gov. Theodore Roosevelt
Of New York last night alighted from Il
Burlington train. having completed
the first stage of his journey home
from the rough riders reunion in the
far Southwest. The train was taken
into the city over the Illinois Central
tracks. One reason why so few were
at the station to greet the governor
was the mountaineering time made by
the Burlington road. bringing the spe-
cial train into Chicago forty minutes
ahead OF the scheduled time. GOV.
Roosevelt went at Once to the Chicago
Athletic club, where he rested until 3
o'clock. when he boarded the. Lake
Shore en- route for Cleveland. He is
expected to confer with Senator Han
ma this morning and to reach Canton
some time in the afternoon. whittier he
is invited by special invitation of the
president. The governor Yesterday
made many sp.ech.s and always to
enthusiastic audiences. The run was
from Quincy. Ca the banks Of the Mis-
sissippi. 70 Chicago, on Lake Michigan,
through the fertile corn belt of Illinois,
the portion of the state long known as
the "Old Military Tract Speeches.
some long. some short. We're delivered
at Quincy, Camp Point. Augusta
Plymouth, Maco. alb, Burnen Avon.
Arlington, Galesburg, Galva, Kewanee,
Princeton, Mendoza and Aurora.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-12
ssTERRIBLY SUDDEN"
Facetfous Remark of Bryan When
Informed of His Nomination.

FacetfouS Remark of Bryan When
Informed of His Nomination.
Lincoln. Neb.. July News OF the
nomination Of ". ]. Bryan for presi-
dent did not arouse the tumult OF en-
thusiasm that it did four years ago
when the convention at Chicago SIM
llarly horored him. His selection yes
terday as his party's standard bearer
had been so long forecasted that any
thing short of an Unanimous call
would have been surprise. Added to
this is the fact that about half OF
Lincoln's Democratic voting strength
lis in Kansas City. However, there
were hearty congratulations Showered
upon the nominee by an abundance OF
red fire and noise when the news be-
came generally known.
At the Bryan home there was no
marked demonstration. Mr.. Bryan was
resting on lounge in the parlor with
only his family present when State
Senator Talbot in the telegraph room
above. shouted You're nominated. old
man. Then Mr.. Talbot came hur-
riedly down stairs and as Mr.. Bryan
reached for the bulletin he remarked
jokingly: Talbot. this is terribly sud-
den" Late last night Mr.. Bryan re-
pcated what he has said so many
times before. that he was unable to
gay whether or not be would go TO
Kansas City.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-12


ton in his honor. men and women
joining in the outburst. For ten min
utes the demonstration over Towne
lasted with varying degrees of intensi-
ty. Meantime attention was being ui-
rected to an excited group masscd in
front Of the New York section With
Hill as the vortex of struggling
throng OF delegates. They pressed
forward from all quarters Of the hall,
urging him TO permit his name to be
placed before the convention. The
face of the New Yorker was study
as the demands upon him came from
all sides. Hill protested vociferously.
Judge Van Wyck said he could not re-
fuse. Murphy and Croker
Pleaded With Him
to obey the will Of the convention and
accept. While the pleadings colltin-
ued the call Of Delaware was heard
above the uproar, and Delaware yield
ed her place to New York At this
the portly form of Senator Grady the
silver-tongued orator Of New York,
pushed through the densely packed
aisles up to the platform. There was
a hush through the hall to hear what
word New York had to offer.
'In behalf of the united Democracy
Of New York, shouted Grady, 81 pre-
sent as a candidate for vice president
the name Of David Bennett Hill"
The effect was electrical and tidal
wave of enthusiasm swept over the
convention. Grady stood there, proud
ly waiting for the storm to subside.
But as he waited the audience OBJ
served strange pantomime. They
saw Hill leave the New York delega-
ton and push through the throng up
to the platform. They heard him
Appeal to Grady
to withdraw, while Grady's answer
was apparent from the shake of his
head and his advance to the front of
the platform to conclude his nominal.
ing speech. When the demonstration
had subsidized Grady completed his
speech placing Hill before the conven-
ton. But as he stepped from the plat
form the man who had just been
placed in nomination took his place.
The senator looked out sternly, even
savagely on the shouting thousands.
When he could be heard he made due
acknowledgment of the honor done
him. But, l cannot, must not. be
the nominee Of this convention" he de-
clared with explosive emphasis. He
was frequently interrupted with en-.
thusiastic shouts Of approval, but
when he left the platform the dele
gates were firmly convinced from his
words and manner that he was sin
cerely DESTROYS of having his name
withheld. 1t was soon apparent that
with Hill out Stevenson was strong
Savorite. State after state seconded
bio nomination, Georgia, Indiana, Viz.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-12
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Overflow From the Wires in a Con-
densed Form.

Overflow From the Wires in a Con-
densed Form.
DR.. Henry a. Barnard. a noted edu-
Gator, died at Hartford. Conn, in his
nnety-eighth year.
BY the sinking Of skif on the lake
at Like Charles. Iowa. in rain storm
three persons We're drowned.
At St. Johns. Ohio. Mrs. Rachel
Miller. third wife OF W. ~. Miller
choked her three-year-old child to
death to make it quit screaming.
At the Instance of the Prussian gov.
erIment conferences are being held by
a humber of experts regarding the in
PRODUCTION Of new school of orthog-
raI.hy.
Emil Markenbarg. an aeronaut. fell
from a height of 800 feet at Santa Ana,
Cal, and was crushed to death. A
strap broke TO Which he was hanging
by his teeth.
Col. c. o. Il. Cowarln. editor in
chief Of the Richmond Dispatch, and
president Of the Dispatch company,
died at Richmond. Va. from typhoid
fever aged forty-eight years.
The Mexican government has named
Oct. %, 1901. as the date for the con-
vention in the City of Mexico of the
International Congress Of American
Republics. Every republic of the
three An ericas has given notice Of its
intention to be represented.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-12

Iowa county, Wis, lays claim to hav.
ing the lowest salaried official in ths
employ of the United States govern.
ment. The government hires Frank
Lynch for one cent year to carry tho
mail between Dodgeville, the county
seat OF Iowa county, and Minera!
Point, nine miles distant Every -four
years the postoffice department con.
tracts to lowest bidders for transfer Of
nail sacks. Last year there was the
1iveliest competition ever known fol-
the DodgevilleM Mineral Point contract
Several different Len signified theil
Intention Of going into the contest, and
the talk" was kept up until each bid
der knew that he would have to &c
pretty low to get the prize. The mar
who then held the contract had been
receiving about $40 per year for carry.
ing the mail. 1t is said that when the
bids for the new contract were opened
in Washington 1t was found that the
three lowest offers for carrying the
mail per year were cent, 80 cents and
$3.50. Frank Lynch, being the one
cent bidder, was awarded the CONTRACT
for four years.