The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-06

49, ~ 81 1870 n. . 'fH.a
MARTINS FERRY NEWS. n
The Daily Chronicle Of Wheeling's
Progressive Neighbor.
Yesterday afternoon at Las o'clock
occurred the death of one Of the best
and most faYorably known women Of
the city. Miss Margaret A. Ralston. at
the residence OF her sister, Mrs. Alex
ander Dixon. on South Fourth street,
after an illness dating back several
months. About the middle Of Inst JAM
uary Miss Ralston, who was one OF the
efficient teachers nsour public schools,
was compelled to abandoneher school
duties on account Of Ill health. Her
illness ut that time, however. was not
thought to be OF sufficient severity to
keep her from school any [length Of
time, but the temporary nilment With
which she was afflicted grew more sert-
Gus, and finally terminated Into a COM
plication Of diseases. and the one being
the principal cause OF death was rheu-
matte neuralgia. The latter disease.
which put In Its appearance about two
months ago, was located at such q
point as to render medical assistance
almost useless, and the only benefit de-
rived from 1t was the temporary sooth-
ing Of the pain from which the deceased
suffered untold agonies, and was only
permanently relieved by death. For
three weeks past her death has been
expected momenturily. she being sub
ject during this time to sinking spells,
and from each one 1t was thought she
would never rally. It was fervcntly ex-
pected by all those acquainted with the
deceased that she would pass away in
great agony In one of these sinking
spells. but such was not the CASE An
easier and more beautiful death than
that Of Miss Ralston's could not be an
ticlpated or desired by any one For
forty-eight hours she had been enjoy
ing the SAUNDERS so much In need Of
and her last lengthy earthly sleep was
never molested until the one from
which we know no awakening arrived.
Deceased was born in this city June 4,
1850, and was therefore 40 years. 2
months and l day OF age. and during
that time the accomplishment OF more
good than was done by Miss Ralston
was never designated for single per-
son. She was school teacher OF ex-
her school career twenty-five years ngo.
For two years she taught, and was In
charge OF the school located In what
Is known rs Jockey Hollow. near
Flushing. At the expiration OF her
term ut this school she was elected q
teacher In the primary grades OF the
public schools OF this city. and from
time to time being found to possess
more than ordinary ability. she was
given the deserved promotion. until, ut
the time OF her death she held n POSI-
tion us one OF the tutors In the high
school. and ranked among the leaders
In school work In this county. She
was affable and courteous In her d!spo-
sltion and was loved by not only her
scholars, but ms well by all who knaw
her. Deceased was an active and life
long mcmbe. of the First United Pres
byterlan Church OF this city. No mat
ter how tiresome her school dutiesy OF
the wack may have. been. she always
found time TO attend the services Of
the church and accomplish any good
for the Master that was IN her power.
She was thorough Christian woman.
and in her death her friends will have
the consolation OF knowing that she
Will be sadly missed by her church.
and, In fact, large populacc OF the
city. The funeral will probably take
place tomorrow afternoon at o'clock.
from the First Presbyterian Church.
Definite plans cannot be arranged.
however. until word is received from
the pastor OF the church of which de-
ceased was member. Rev. A. r. Rob
inson, who is now visiting in Pitsburg.
The interment will be Mt RiYcrriew
cemetery.
Martins Ferry Briefs.
The proprietors OF billiard rooms In
this city were notified by the mayor
Saturday TO close their places OF busI-
ness in the evening ut 10 o'clock as the
ordinance governing such prescribes.
Miss Phoebe Burritt. who has been
the guest of relatives in the city for u
couple OF weeks, has returned to her
home at Washington, D. C.
Mrs. Thomas Stroup and Mrs. Viola
Heapey and two children left the last
OF the week for Adcna to spend
couple OF weeks in camp.
The Wonan's Foreign Missionary
Society of the Presbyterian Church will
meet in the parlors OF the church
Wednesday afternoon. ~.
Il ne .NRti8HRta ttlss S8tH79Ry y PstlRt
will in all probability resume opera
lions this morning after. the six weeks
summer shut down. II
Miss Ellen Mitchell has returned
from Pittsbufg. where she recently
graduated from Kings school OF ora
tory. ~
Mrs. NJ. C. Mitchell md daughters
have returned from 4 Ave weeks. visit
with relatives at Ebensburg, Pa. rs,
Mrs. George II. Smith and daughter.
Adn. have returned from n two weeks
visit with friends at Mt. Pleasant. '
A large number from here attended
the union Sunday school picnic at
Pleasant Grove Saturday.
Dolly" Howells was fined 50 and
costs by Mayor Goodhue Saturday on q
charge OF assault. .
Stephens Hopkins leaves the middle
of the week for NIackinnc. to be gone
about q month. ..fel,. u. "a
Harry Hosenthal leaves to-day, for
Bethesda 10 sPeadta week at Epworth
park. $50 .,
Fred Barber. OF sistcrsville, Is spend
Ing few days with relatives in the
city.
Mrs. W. L. Noble spent Sunday with
her parents ut Ciaysville. Pm.
L. ]. C. Drennen was In Steubcnyille
Saturday on business.
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