Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-01-14
MARTINS FERRY.
Chronicle of Daily Events from the
City of workshops and Mills.


The Masons gave their annual BAN
quet last night and it was one of the
most successful affairs ever given by
the lodge. About two hundred and
fifty were in attendance and took sup
per. After supper a most entertaining
programme was arranged. Mrs. Flora
and Mrs. Laura Hopkins rem
dered a duet, which was very much APP
preciated by those attending. The So
los by Thomas and Chester Lloyd
were received with much applause.
After the solos. Mrs. Flora Hipkins
sang songs, illustrated by stereopticon
views, which were in accordance with
the lodge, and showed much of its his
tory. All those who were not mem
bers, but were in attendance by invita-
ton, were very loud in their praise
OF the entertainment. both members
and visitors having a most enjoyable
time.
The local Republicans are still much
worried over the outlook for the COM
ing primaries. Many schemes have
been put forth to bring forth candi-
dates, and also to suppress some who
have ambitions for honors. Some of
the papers seem to take great delight
in announcing the name of l.. l..
Scheehle for Mayor, which was a move
most probably instigated by some m
outside of the city, who was trying a
political scheme which would bear
fruit at the coming county conven-
ton. Mr.. Scheehle stated last night
that he would not be a candidate and
had no ambition to be Mayor of the
city, so that this will D the wisp"
was merely a ruse to throw some peo-
pie off the track, and credit should be
given the author that he threw a
bomb into the Republican camp that
almost produced an effect like unto the
English defeat at Modder river. The
Democrats are looking on the fight
with much pleasure and will wait until
the fight at the primaries is over and
then take into their fold those and
their followers who have met defeat
and with a good ticket win a victory.
The funeral of Nathan G. Mitchell
will occur Monday morning at 1890
O'Clock from his late residence on
| South Fourth street. DIR. S. j. Boyle
will conduct the services and the in
terment will be made in the family
lot at the Union cemetery at st. Glars
Vile. The following p~all-bearers
have been selected; l.. j. c. Drennen,
J. r. Hanes, l.. Sedgwick, DR.. w. b.
Shuttleworth. James Murdoch. and E.
J. A. Bremen. Mr.. Mitchell carried
about $1,000 insurance and was a
Knight Templar and also a member OF
the Maccabees and Odd Fellows.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Frick were
pleasantly surprised at their home Fri
day evening by having about fifteen
couples of their friends call in honor
of their twenty-ffth marriage ami
yersary. Mr.. and Mrs. Frick were the
recipients of a number of presents and
a most enjoyable time was had by all.
DR.. W. C.. d. Bond. of the First
BAPTIST Church, has resigned and Will
preach his farewell sermon the first
Sunday in April. DR.. Bond has no
future plans and will most probably
rest for some time before he occupies
the pulpit again. The doctor was quite
a favorite with his congregation, who
are very sorry to learn of their most
efficient pastor leaving this charge. DR..
Bond has a large acquaintance in this
CITY and is quite popular among all the
people.
Mr.. Paul Thomas will entertain his
numerous friends Monday night prior
10 his leaving for Florida. where he
| intends to make his future home.
James Kerr, one of the city's Oldest
citizens, who has been quite sick for
| some time. is slowly improving.
Mrs. Charles Miller, OF Warrington.
W. Va. was visiting friends in the
city yesterday.
The report CT the early return OF Err
nest G. Smith. who is with the Seven
teenth regiment in the Philippines. has
most probably been misconstrued by
| the public and his friends. as the ca
I, blegram received did not state that the
regiment would soon return. Although
Mr.. Smith may SOC return. 1t is doubt
| full if the regiment will come c
| From a letter 10 Mr.. Smiths mother
he said nothing about his early return.
Ernest has proven himself n OF the
best soldiers and It is soon expected
that he will soon receive a promotion,
which he surely deserves.
The Aetna mill may not be working
full time. but the coal mine OF this
company is working every day. employ
ing about sixty men and while supply
ing the Aetna mill, ship about five car
loads OF coal TO Mingo Junction each
day.