The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-17
1:ART1N,s FERRY NEWS.
The Daily Chronicle Of Wheeling's
Progressive Neighbor.

Yesterday afternoon at Ais O'Clock.
occurred the death OF one Of this clty's
brightest and most promising young
men. Paul Tingeley Thomas. at his
home, on the corner OF Fifth and Han
over streets. For several years back
deceased had been a sufferer from the
dreaded disease, consumption. On the
18th; OF January last year he went to
FLORIDA for the benefit OF his health,
and not finding 1t In that locality he
went to Ashevillc, N. c.. where he stay
ed for n couple Of months, but recelY-
Ing no beneflt. returned to his home In
this city. where his conditional gradu-
| ally grew worse until death relieved
him OF his sufferlngs. Mr.. Thomas was
an exceedingly bright young man. and
stood high In the estimation OF his
many friends. Deceased was born in
this city. September Z. 1877. and was
therefore twenty-threc years Of age.
He was an active member of the First
Presbyterian church OF this city. He
was also a member Of the Jr. o. u. A.
NJ, and also n member OF the Indepen-
dent racing team. The funeral will
take place from his late residence at 2
O'clock Tomorrow afternoon. Rev. s.
]. Boyle, pastor Of the Presbyterian
church, will conduct the services. In
terment will be made ut Rivervlew
cemetery.
william N. Hilles, OF GAINESVILLE, who
WIS recently selected MS teller In the
Peoples bank of this city, to succeed
Charles X Williams. who resigned,
has sent word stating that he cannot
accept the position, consequently q
meeting OF the directors OF the bank
was held yesterday morning, and
Charles T. Updegraff, of Mt. Pleasant,
was selected. Mr.. Updegraff has been
Pleasant National bank.
Street car No. 80 was hit by the
switch engine at the Center street
crossing Inst evening shortly before 6
O'Clock. The engine was coming out of
the switch at the National Glass Com
\ pany's plant and box car INSTRUCTED
It's view from the motormnn. The car
was considerably damaged, but fortu-
nately no one was hurt. Travel was
delayed for several hours. necessitating
the transfer Of passengers ut that
point. ~
The Martins Ferry correspondent OF
this paper has had placed In his hands
800 TO wager on Mckinley. Any per-
son Wishing 20 accept all or portion Of
the above amount can do SO by inquIr-
Ing Of the above. Reasonable odds will
be given. :
The jury in the probate court in the
case Of Albert G. Shaver, against the
Cleveland. Lorain & Wheeling railroad,
was In the city yesterday, viewing the
ground upon which damages are asked.
The case comes up for trial to-day.
Terne pots Nos. G. Z, s and . at the
L9ughlin plant resumed with third
turn last evening, and the remaining
pots will resume with the first turn this
morning. =
The Ladies Home Missionary Society
OF the Presbyterian church will meet
this afternoon Mt 2:30 o'clock, In the
parlors Of the church. A full attendance
is desired. @
The regular meeting OF the Woman's
Club Will be held Friday, instead of
Thursday afternoon. at the residence of
Mrs. NJ. E. Cole, on North Fourth
street.
The high school team of this city will
contest with the high school team of
Wheeling on the grounds Of the latter
Friday afternoon.
| The NJ. A. Hanna Club has accepted
an invitation to attend the Republican
meeting at MoundsYlllc Saturday even
Ing.
c. II. and L. f. Over, OF Muncle Ind,
are the guests Of the family Of William
Joy. on South Broadway.
Charles Ellis was fined 81 and costs
yesterday. by Mayor Goodhuc, for ped
ding without q license.
Judge John S. Cochran, of this city,
will address the. Republicans OF Coler-
ain Monday evening.
A meeting of the Liberty hose COM
pany VIII be held this evening.