Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-10-07
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PLEASANT SURPRISE PARTY


Firemens ball given in City Hall last
evening for the benefit Of Hose Com
pany No. 2 far excelled the expecta-
lions of the most ssanguine. For a
number of weeks past extensive prep
arations and novel means of advertis-
ing have been done ~ the entire vol
unteer department. thus eliminating in
q fine street parade 81 all the city's IRE
fighting paraphernalia, drawn by the
volunteer fire fighters-some thirty-hve
In nun1Ser-this headed by the newly
organized drum corps. The parade
covered the principal streets OF the city
and ended in an exciting race of sew
eral squares. Hose Company No. 2
then for the first time ran their equip
mepts in the new Third ward hose
building, and all hustled to the City
Hall to look after their invited guests,
and show them as good time as posi-
Bile. The hall was too crowded to be
comfortable, yet nc one was allowed
to go away saying he had not had a
good time. The affair was a success
in every particular, and those In charge
deserve no small amount OF credit.
The Opera House orchestra furnished
the music, and seemed inspired by the
large congregation of dancers and sim
ply outdtd itself.
The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Snedeker, on South Commerce street,
Thursday evening, was the scene of the
most complete and successful surprise
party yet held in II social realm.
The occasion was the birthday of Mrs.
Snedecker. She had accepted an invi-
tation out that afternoon, and not re-
turning till every preparation had been
completed received the full benefit of
the surprise. The evening was spent
In games and social gossip, ending in
the partaking of a bountiful luncheon,
after which the happy couples bid their
hostess a merry good night.
Mrs. w. H. Tarr and Miss Francis
Tarr are spending several weeks at
Cambridge Springs, Pa.
Henry Norman, of Kenton, o., is the
guest OF Relatives and friends here.
Miss Anna Carnes, Of Steubenville,
O., is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. F. e.
Watson.
Hon. John o. Pendleton, of Wheeling,
was a business visitor yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. O.. Handlan, Of
GAINESVILLE, o., who have been the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. r. T. Craig, have
returned to their home after a very de-
lightful visit.
Mr.. Joseph B. Ledlic, of Beaver, Pa,
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Wm. r.
Miller.
Mrs. Thomas E. Amick and daugh-
ter. Hilda, have returned from a visit
with Mrs. Thomas Ridgely, OF Parkers-
burg.
Bert Wheeler, who has been home
from Cumberland, Nd, where he Is m
pioyed as booKkeeper for an automo-
bile manufacturing company has re-
turned to take charge OF hts position
again.
Mrs. Ellis Snedecker, of Benkleman,
Neb., has returned home after a visit
of several weeks with relatives and
friends in Wsllsburg and vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Frenwick, Jr., were
recent visitors at tie home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Williamson, of Wheeling
Island. fol7srfania1eB T
James BUGGY, John Thomas and Geo.
McNally left to-day Tor Charlerof, Pa,
where they will be employed in a CHM
ney factory.
w. P. Robinson, of Wheeling, was
here On legal business yesterday.
Miss Margaret Jepson, OF Wheeling,
IS the guest of DR.. and Mrs. H. l. Rob-
erts.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Schnaufer, Of
Marietta, o., are the guests Of Mrs.
~Schnaufers' parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
A. Baxter.
The Democrats open the campaign
here tonight with what promises to be
a very large meeting. Geo. NJ. Mccoy,
candidate for Attorney General, will be
the principal speaker.
Foster Burge and John Bowman left
yesterday for Massillon, O., to work
with Nichols and Matthews.