Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-01-28
GRAFTON.


court adjourned with out appointing
superintendent for the county infirm-
ary, Armstrong voting for A. Martin,
Hamilton for j. J. Woodward, and the
president failed to decide.
Emery P. Critics, B & o. storekeeper
at Parkersburg, was assisting the boys
in the store at this place during the
week.
Will Leonard, 3. & O car inspector,
received a bad cut or bis head Wed
nesday while working, being hit with
monkey wrench.
DR.. N. Bosworth of Philippi, was in
town several hours Thursday.
Col. I. V. Johnson. of Roanoke, Va,
former auditor Of this State, was greet
ing friends here during the week.
w. l.. Shuck, formerly B. & o. store
keeper at this place. but now at Cum
berland, Md, was here Monday.
Mrs. R. B. Giles returned the first
of the week from a months visit to
her daughter, Mrs. Luther Maders, at
Connellsville, Pa.
Willie Holt, clerk In the postofice,
will leave in a few days for Horton,
Kansas, where he has received lucra-
tive position with a railroad company.
David Kunst will take his place in the
postoffice.
VIM. Lohmeyer, general insurance
agent at Charleston, was in town dur
ing the week, looking after his agency
here.
Prof. R. A. Armstrong, of Morgan
town, was the guest of A. ]. Wilkinson
the first Of the week.
The Arlington Hotel will change
hands the first of the month, Mrs. AL
fred Buckley, Of Beverly, taking charge.
Dr. Hall, the present proprietor, will
practice his profession, dentistry, in
town.
It is reported that the first OF the
month several changes will take place
among the B. & o. officials and the
clerical force here. No official notice
has been received yet, but reliable in
formation has been received that such
is the case.
The Uncle Hez Co." will hold the
boards at the Opera House Wednesday,
January the 31st. Frank Adams, well
known in theatrical circles, is the star.
A. j. Wilkinson was at Clarksburg
during the week.
Mrs. Rev. J. H. Flanagan is home
from visit to friends in Pennsylvania.
Rev NJ. D. Helmick, Of Morgantown,
president of the w. Va NJ. P. confer
ence, was in town over Sunday.
Col. John T. McGraw returned Sat-
urday from attending the meeting of
the Democratic executive meeting a.
Charleston
Hon. N. J. Fortney. OF Kingwood,
was at the Central Hotel Friday.
VIM. T. Ice, Jr., of Philtppi, was a
Grafton visitor Saturday.
ST. Augustine's school has opened up
a bowling alley in the basement OF
their school building for the benefit Of
the pupils, and other young people OF
the town. 1t is becoming very popular
and there is talk Of organizing bowl
ing club IN connection with it.
The firms of Loar and Poe will con-
solidate the first of the week. The Poe
stock is being moved into the Loar
room.
French Helmes, B. & o. engineer on
the branch, has been laying of during
the week on account OF a sprained
ankle.
Twenty ladies met or Tuesday in
Odd Fellows Hall to form a musical
club for their mutual advancement IN
vocal and instrumental music Mrs.
Warder was chosen president, Miss
Whitescarver. VICE president. Misses
Hamilton ant Mc-abet. secretary and
treasurer. Mrs j. B. Moran, directress.
Meetings will be held held every Sat
urdty afternoon. ard it is expected much
good will be thus accomplished in de-
veloping Grafton's talent.
Mr. James H. Jennings, of Parkers-
burg, spent Wednesday in Grafton.
The large crowd which accompanied
the remains Of Mrs. F. NJ Durbin 10
Mergantown, attested the esteem in
which she was held by our people.
Mrs. n H. Dent returned home on
Tuesday. after few days visit here.
Mrs A. F. Hustead left on Thurs
day for a weeks visit TO her parents
at Lonaconing, Nd.
Virginia. the bright and interesting
daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. John Fahey.
died on Wednesday Of pneumozi> and