The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-03-24
MARTINS FERRY NEWS.
The Daily Chronicle of Whseling's
Progressive Neighbor.

The first or series OF afternoon re-
ceptinns to be given by Mrs. Bion y.
Williams. at her residence on North
Broadway. occurred yesterday after
noon aud was one Of the most elaborate
and fashionable affairs OF the season.
The hours Of to and 3 to formed
the reception hours Of the afternoon
called and were Hospitality received and
entertained by Mrs. Williams The
house which was tastefully and prettily
decorated with plants and cut flowers.
presented a very neat appearance. The
other receptions Will be given Tuesday
and Friday afternoons OF next week.
1t is the present intention. Of the ex-
eeutiye committee OF the fire depart
ment 10 have street fair and midway.
similar in quality and size to the one
given by the Elks at Wheeling last
I summer, in connection with the North
eastern Ohio Volunteer Firemen's Assoc
citation meeting and tournament to be
| held here this summer. II y also their
intention to have the affair extend
through FIVE days, commencing Tues
day. July 2. II present plans materials
ize Il will be n great advertisement for
our city and If for no other reason,
should meet with the hearty. endorse
ment Of our merchants and citizens.
Yesterday afternoon, as a Wheeling
& Lake Erie engine was shifting cars
Mt the Terminal Junction, above this
city, one Of the box cars jumped the
track and had II not been for several
cars attached to either end of 1t, the
car would have gone over the bank in
to the river. As Il was the car was con-
siderably damaged, the,a air brake being
badly twisted and one end badly
smashed. After considerable difficulty
Il was replaced on the rail and pushed
onto the siding.
Thomas Williams, chairman of the
executive committee of the fire depart
ment. has been instructed by that body
to ascertain the cost OF sufficient
amount Of canvas to enclose the
grounds on which the tournament will
be held in July. He has written to
| several eastern firms for prices on the
rental OF the goods.
One of the most interesting and in
structive lectures given here this sea-
son was the one delivered last evening
at the Presbyterian church by Rev. s.
]. Boyle, on Syria" The lecture was
illustrated by about seventy-flve views,
all of which were excellent. A large
audience was in attendance.
The funeral of the late Samuel a.
Smith took place yesterday morning
at 10 o'clock. from the First Presby-
terrain church, and was largely at
tended. Rev. S. ]. Boyle, pastor Of the
church, conducted the services. Inter-
ment was at Riveryiew cemetery.
There seems to be some question as to
the validity Of the telephone ordinances
passed by council about two weeks ago,
1t is claimed the ordinances are lnval-
i'd, as they do not fix time for the ex-
piratlon OF the privilege. Neither do
they specify the maximum rate.
Rev. David Jones will preach at the
Second Methodist Episcopal church to-
morrow evening. in the absence Of the
pastor, Rev. j. II. Love who is ut Gov
ington, KY, attending conference.
The Monarch Quartette, OF this city,
will so to Moundsvillc this evening,
where they viii take part in the enter
tainment to be given at the state penl-
Tertiary in that city this evening.
The senior class Of the high school
was, dismissed yesterday morning, In
order that they might attend the flu
neral of Samuel a. Smith, the brother
Of one Of their members.
The De Moss Family concert at the
Christian church, Tuesday evening.
promises to be something far above the
average and viii no doubt be largely
attended.
The dance given last evening at the
Mechanics Assembly Rooms, by the
Etude Mandolin and Guitar Club, was
n very enjoyable affair and largely at
tended.
The hearing OF Mrs. Mary Brassell.
scheduled for last evening, on charge
OF fighting. was continued on account OF
the Illness Of Mayor Shipmnn.
The black plate department OF the
Aetna- STANDARD laid or yesterday in
order that the inventory might be Ia
ken.
James Crossley has returned from
Buffalo. n. Y. having finished the sea
son with the Irene Taylor Company.
Miss Marguretta Drennen. OF Grand
view, Ohio. is the guest Of her brother.
L. ]. c. Drennen, on "The Heights
Miss Jane Rogers, of Quaker City, is
the guest OF the family OF Thomas
Stroup. on South Fourth street
Miss Ruth McCleary has returned
frorl several weeks visit with her
grandmother, at Tiltonville.
The Lillian Taylor Company will be
at the Star theatre the last half OF next
week. in repertoire.
Miss Margaret Bow. OF Pinch Ridge.
is the guest of Miss Ethel Darrah, on
| North Fifth street.
SaIi re -, ,o,,,tIy " ~ Iay,se mecearv
on Vine street.
Miss Georgia G3odhue Is out LA, again IN,
phoid fever.
Father AnIheaTm anu ,d hSDsr ca GTyie