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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-12-20

Hon. r. w. Morrow, editor of
the Farmers Advocate and member
Of the Legislature from jefferson
county, died last Sunday morning
at his home in Charles Town. after
an illness Of three days of acute
pneumonia, aged Al years. The
deceased was one Of the most
prominent Democrats in that section
OF the State. He purchased the
West Virginia Democrat about ten
years ago, and when he commenced
editing it changed it to the Farmers
Advocate. Mr.. Morrow represent
ed the Seventh delegate district in
The Legislature ia 1893, and was
elected % a second term from
Jefferson county this years. lie is
survived by a widow, who was
Miss Walton, and FIVE small child.
rem. The funeral services were
held Monday at The Presb, terian
church. The deceased was one Of
natures nobleman and his death
great loss, not only TO his family
and friends, but to his party and
the newspapers paternity.
The Governor has issued a writ
calling for an election 70 be held on
January 5th 10 Jefferson county 70
I'll the vacancy.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-12-20

The administration lost interest
~ the Hay Pauncefotc treaty from
the moment it became certain that
1t would be amended, and Senator
Hanna informed Senator Billy
Mason, and others who had pledged
themselves to vote as the admins.
iraiion desired during the present
session Of Congress, that they could
vote as they pleased on the treaty.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-12-20

Although the House Military
Committee reported a resolution
merely requesting the Secretary Of
War to acquaint the House with the
result Of the investigation he is max
ing into the death Of Oscar /. Booz,
of Bristol, Pa, formerly a cadet at
West Point, alleged to have been
the result Of hazing at the hands Of
his fellow cadets, the House turned
down the report and adopted a reso.
luton offered by Representative
Wanger Of Pa, who appointed the
young man cadet to West Point,
providing for an investigation by .
committee Of five members Of the
House.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-25

a year are expected home the first of De-
cember
Amos Worthington, of Philadelphia,
who has been visiting Sidney Than
houser, has returned home
Mrs. w. R. Grimes, of Marietta, who
has been visiting friends here for few
days has returned home.
Hon. Geo. G Sturgiss, president of
the board of regenas of the w. V. u.
arrived here Tuesday.
Governor-elect A. B.. White arrived
home Wednesday from Washington.
Charlie Lagrange is home on ten
days leave of absence from service on a
ship as midshipman
Mrs. j. S. Camden has arrived home
from Wheeling, where she has beben
visiting for a week
The Misses Solley left this week for a
visit with friends at Warrington, and
will remain several weeks.
Miss Ira Golf of Clarksburg, who is to
be married the fifth of December, to
Spring D. Camden, of this city, was the
guest of Mrs. B. r. Blackboard this week.
Col. L. B. Dellieker is at Charleston
attending the u S. Court
Miss Florence Trevor has returned
home from pleasant visit in Indiana
Doc O'Blenness and c. B. Smith were
at Clarksburg this week attending to
the special edition of the Clarksburg
Telegram in which they are interested
Mr. and Mrs, Lysander Dudley have
arrived home from a visit with friends
in Taylor county.
Miss Emma Halsey Denman, of New
ark, y. j., arrived here Saturday and is
the guest of Miss Anna e. Dis, OF East
Fifth street.
Mrs. Talbot, of Texas, and Mrs. Sam
uel Burch, OF Washington, are the
guests of Mrs. R. L. Neal.
Miss Cora Altman spent the week at
her home Minersyille, Ohio.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy l.. Camden. who
have been visiting DR.. and Mrs. r. B.
Camden, have returned to Washington.
VIII Caswen has gone to New York.
where he will spend the winter.
Gen. B. D. Spilman las gone to Bal
.imore on business trip.
Miss Clara MeCreary very charmingly
entertained the Happy Sixteen Whist
Club Thursday afternoon After an in
teresting game Miss Madge Moss cap
tured the visitors. prize. beautiful fig-
ure, and the club prize, a vase, was
given to Miss Mary Gould. Mrs. WIN
Nelly received the consolation, tiny
vase
The Twentieth Century Whist Club
met Thursday afternoon with Mrs.
Friend Hutchinson, and at the close OF
a lively game of whist Mrs. William
Morris proved one OF the lucky ones
and received the visitors prize, a hand
some Venetian vase, Miss Laura Deg
pard the club prize. a dainty vase. and
Mrs Walter Fleming the consolation,
a small figure
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-25

ident: Charles Arnold secretary, and ".
C. Warnock treasurer.
One Patrick Leonard, of Martins Ferry
was locked up yeNerday, but was later
sent home.
J. A. Warnoek was here yesterday
Charles ]. Lynch, OF GAINESVILLE. was
here yesterday.
John Johnson. Of Glencoe. was here yes
terday.
Mrs Flynn. mother Of John T. Flynn.
who has been seriously sick. Is reported
improved.
The Beilaire Stove Company has re-
Gently secured additional ground to en-
large their plant.
A slight blaze at the home OF Charles
strahl. on Rose Hiil, yesterday morning.
did no damage.
Miss Laura Walters. Of the Fifth ward.
entertained a number of friends last even
ing,
Miss Nellie Jones, Of the Fourth ward.
has accepted position al A. KernA'
store
Following is the new c. & r schedule
Trains will leave Beilaire daily. except
Sunday, as follows; $40 and a. m i;o6.
40 and 6:30 p. m. Sunday train for Pitts-
burg and the east departs at BIS .. m.
Trains arrive daily. except Sunday. AZ
$40 and e;35 a. m, 1880. $40 and $50 D. m.
Sunday train will arrive at li:io a. m.
The power for the street car line In
this city. has been very weak FOR two
days. causing much delay in traffic.
The Young Men club checker team and
the Martins Ferry team met last night ia.
the first Of a series Of games
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-25
PARKERsBURG SOCIETY.
Weddings and Social Entertainment
During the Past Week.

Weddings and Social Entertainments
During the Past Week.
| PARKERGBURG, w. Va, November
24.-Hunter H. Moss gave six o'clock
dinner Wednesday evening at his
home on Juliana street in honor of his
recent election to the office of Prosecut-
ing Attorney.
Society was we'll represented Wednes-
day afternoon at the large reception Civ
en- by Mrs. L. NJ. Skinner at her hand
some Juliana street home. The inter-
ior of the house was especially attrac-
tive and the parlor was beautiful with
decorations of white and yellow chry-
santhemums and the lights were soften
ed by dainty pink shades. Mrs. Skin
ner was assisted in receiving by Mrs.
Shaw, Mrs. Curtis, and Miss Rathbone,
of Marietta, and Mrs. Gardiner jack
son. The decorations in the dining
room were white and yellow chrysan-
themums and the shades en- the lights
being a beautiful red made the room
look exceptionally pretty. Those who
assisted in the dining room were: Mrs.
John D. Jeffries, of Charleston: Mrs.
A. B. White, Mrs. c. c. Martin, Miss
Harriet Van Wrinkle, Miss Emma Neal
and Miss Mary Van Wrinkle. During
the afternoon about enc hundred guests
called
Miss Emma Broughton was hostess
to the Wednesday afternoon Whist Club
this week.
Miss Lyllian Casio entertained the
Needle Work Club Friday afternoon
at her home on Jackson Heights. The
afternoon was very pleasantly passed
Mrs. c. c. Martin gave large whist
party Saturday afternoon in honor of
Mrs. John D. Jeffries, of Charleston, and
Miss Addie Harris, of Orange, Va, who
are the guests of Mrs. T. A. Harris and
her daughter, Miss Mildred
The Mothers Club in which great
amount OF interest is manifested by the
ladies of Parkersburg, met Thursday
afternoon with Mrs Charles Vogan. at
8 o'clock. The discussion of the af-
tern2on was The Government of
Children"
Miss Julia Fulton very charmingly
entertained the Lilliputian Club this af-
ternoon. This club is composed of
bright young ladies and is extremely
popular
Congressman c. H Grosvenor. OF
Athens, was visitor in the city We'd
nesday.
Richard Smoct who resides near
Chaleston is in our city this week to
attend the Grand Lodge of Odd Fell
lows.
Mrs. ]. II. Chapman, secretary of the
State Assembly of the Daughters OF
Rebekah and Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. l. Jen-
kins. of Hartford, are the guests Of H.
l. Chapman.
Mrs. Geo. ". Thompson and family
who have been travelling in the United
States and have also been abroad for
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-25

1t is thought the trouble al the Rose &
Morgan mines will soon be, settled. al
though there was report yesterday that
the drivers places had been taken BY
negroes
George Refer has resigned as mail
carrier, and Henry Fitton has taken his
place.
James Baldwin and George Baldwin.
who have been guests Of Joseph Kelley,
have returned to Philadelphia.
Donald Mcdonald has been appointed
policeman for the First ward, vice John
Tschappatt.
The Wolf & Grier foot bah team. Of
Martins Ferry. and the Crossing Tigers
played a good game yesterday, which re-
suited in a tie score Of s to 5.
The Americas foot ball club, OF Wheel
ing, came down to this city yesterday TO
play the Buckeye club, but the latter fall
ed 10 show UP and the Wheeling boys
went home Disguised
Bellaire Chapter No. 1874. American In
surance Union, was organized Friday eve
ming by Deputy National Organizer ]. II.
Hickman, with twenty-five charter mem
bers. w ]. kirkpatrick was elected pres
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-25

nounced, on the evening of December
9th.
Mrs. d. G., Morgan, Jr., pleasantly
entertained the Thursday Afternoon
Club last week at her home on the ISL
and. 1t was the first meeting of the
organization during the present season.
The afternoon was devoted to cards
and kindred pleasures and a delectable
luncheon was served.
One of the features of Wheeling soei-
ETY. last week was the chrysanthemum
bazaar given at the Carroll Club last
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Never before in the history of Wheel
ing has there been such an exhibition
of the winter kings Among those
having exhibitions were Hess, Wheel
ing Greenhouse Company, Greiner,
Laupp and Helstern. Thousands of
people attended the affair Mrs. NJ ].
McFadden had charge of the whole
chrysanthemum Show. In the auditor
ium the visitors found much to amuse
themselves One of the features was
the country store, in charge of Mrs. e.
f. Cannon, assisted by Mesdames John
Gompers, George busch, Annie Golner,
Adam Blum, John Myles, Kate Shaw,
Anna WeitZell and Miss Loretta Blum.
There all the delieacies admired by the
rGsties were on sale, such as cider. GIN
Seroread, etc. The Turkish Smoker
was one of the attractive features. and
the draperies in it were very costly.
Miss Anna Lee was in charge, assisted
by Misses Anna Wingerter, Margaret
Jepson, Sadie Aston and Matilda Riley.
The candy booth was in charge of Mrs.
Geo. Lutz, and she was assisted by Mrs.
Harry Truschel, Misses Minnie Cochran.
Annie Hoffman, Emma Zoeckler and
Dlara WiD,gerter. The refreshmenit
booth was in charge of Miss Claire
Handlan, assisted by Misses Annie
Hoffman, Rose Heiner, Kate Bosley,
Claire and Name Gavin, Lucy and Byrd
Donahoe, Name Kenny, Gene Ditman,
Blanche handlan, Name Zoeckler, Ger
trude and Nell O'Neill, Julia Feinler
and Mrs. VIM. Gundling. The ludic-
rous feature was the museum, in charge
of Mrs. James T. Handlan. assisted by
Misses Maggie Jones' julie Flading, Bess
Welty and Mrs. Thomas O'Brien. Jr.
Lunch was served every evening in the
o.ning room from o'clock until L.
This part of the affair was in charge of
Mrs: Bernard Bach and Mrs j. ".
Beltz and corps of young ladies.
The Bridgeport mealbers of the ST.
Paufs Episcopal Church at Martins
Ferry will give musicale at the home
of Miss Matte Howell, in Kirkwood,
Tuesday week, December 4th. The mus
ieale is being given for the benefit of
the above church. The affair no doubt
will be a success, as the best. local tai
ent will take part, also Mrs. Frederic
Dean. of New York. will render several
selections Mrs Dean has an enviable
reputation as a singer, and no doubt
will add much to the attraction.
The Young Peoples dancing class
will meet at the Carroll club Thurs
day night. a special programme has
been arranged for the occasion.
Mrs. Mary L. Delaplaine, of Chap
line street, was chosen Registrar" of
the State chapter of the Daughters of
the Revolution in place of Miss Eliza
beth Brockunier, whose marriage to
Mr Ferguson. OF Reading, Pa, takes
her from this State organization.
All. boys, be careful how YOU act;
f,Irf roll rat n -f<1<ru
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-25

of the affair was that there was
prize or every one of the thirty-two
players, A servant brought in the
prizes, which were neatly wrapped up
in tissue paper and deposited them on
a large central table. The lady who
had the highest score was then in
vited to first choice and SO on down
TO the lowest score. After all were
distributed the unwrapping began and
much amusement was caused. Ziegen-
fielder was the caterer The club will
be entertained by Mrs. Andrew Sween-
ey on Friday, December 7th, at her
home on North Front street. y
Miss Elizabeth Stifel charmingly en-
tertained the Friday Night Club at the
Stifel home on North Main street, in
honor of her guest, Miss nAftce4 Thorn
as, of Pittsburg. Progressive euchre
was the diversion of the evening. The
prize winners were Miss Elizabeth
Good and Miss Thomas. The club will
be entertained Friday evening, Deem
Der 7th, by Miss Martha Caldwell, at
the General Alfred Caldwell home on
North Main street.
The management of the Mercantile
club has arranged \ for a brilliant
Thanksgiving dance at the club house
Thursday evening, November 18th. All
the appointments are handsomely
planned.
Mrs. Eugene A. Hildreth charmingly
entertained the Daughters of the Rev
olution Thursday evening at the Hill
dreth home on North Chapline street.
~
A very daintily appointed dinner
was given Thursday evening by Judge
and Mrs. Gibson Lamb Cranmer at
the Cranmer home on North Chapline
street The rooms and tables were
handsomely decorated with flowers and
greenery. Covers were laid for TWEEN
ty, with flower souvenirs for each
guest.
Squire VIM. Manion was agreeably
surprised by his relatives and friends at
his home on Twenty fourth street Tues
day evening in honor of his election.
The evening was pleasantly passed and
at the usual hour refreshments were
served.
Tuesday evening Miss Ada Porter
field, of Bellaire, charmingly entertain
ed the Non-de-Plume Club at her home
on Guernsey street.
~
Last Sunday at 2:30 p. m. occurred
the wedding of Miss Lucy A. Wines
burg and Mr.. Jacob B. Heddrick The
wedding took place at the home of the
brides aunt. Mrs. Ed. ~ Higgs. of
Edgington Lane, The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. Pinson, after
which the bridal party was driven to
the home of the groom, at 2719 Jacob
street, where sumptuous supper was
served. The bride received many
handsome presents.
The Swope Guild, of st. Matthew's
P. E. Church are arranging for a
Thanksgiving market, to take place in
the basement of the church on We'd
nesday afternoon commencing at 2
o'clock. A fine line of salads and pas
try will be on sale.
The Kings Daughters of the Second
United Presbyterian Church are max
ing arrangements for Thanksgiving
sale to take place next Wednesday at
the Office of the Natural Gas Company
of West Virginia. They are also pre-
pairing for bazaar and social to be
given at q place to be hereafter an
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-25

president of the county court, to about
one hundred and fifty of the most PROM
inent citizens of Marshall county. The
occasion was the departure of Mr.. and
Mrs. Gray within few days for Cali
fornia, where Mr.. Gray will assume The
management OF the Virginia Lumber
Company. The supper was elaborate,
the menu and service both being be-
yond criticism. AT an opportune time
Mr.. S. B. Blair arose and in a happy
epaeeh presented the host with a gold
headed cane. He was followed by Mr.
7, ]. Parsons, who presented Mr. Gray
with silver smoking set. Both were
given by the guests as slight testimon-
ials of the esteem in which they held
their host. Nh. John Arbenz, of Wheel
ing, on behalf Of the guests presented
Mrs. Gray with q very handsome UNI
brella. Mr. Gray responded to the
many expressions of kindness and good
will in few we'll chosen remarks. The
affair continued until midnight and
was one Of the notable social events of
the fall in Moundsville.
-
The Central Garden club hall on the
South Side was the scene of a large
gathering of young people last evening,
the occasion being a social and hop
under the auspices of st. Killian Coun-
Gil No sos, Catholic Benevolent
League. Prof Quinn furnished the mu-
sic and dancing was continually in
order. The guests were pleasantly en-
tcrtained by those in charge and at
an opportune time refreshments were
served.
Monday evening Mr.. John Shellhase
and Mr. Richardson were hosts to a
humber of friends at the Shellhase
home on Chapline street. The affair
was an elaborate ten course dinner.
One of the courses was an eighteen
pound turkey, present to the hosts.
After dinner the remainder of the eve
ming was spent at cards. In the party
were Messrs. Charles Dannenberg, Pla-
toff Zane, James Maxwell, H. H. Nor
ris Louis Steenrod and John Brem-
err.
The Island Duplicate Whist club was
delightfully."- entertained Monday even
ing by Mrs. Harry Mendel, at her
home on the Island. Four tables were
In requisition, and after three hours
o. very enjoyable play, appetizing re-
freshments were served.
49,
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Wilson will en-
terrain the Island Whist club at their
home on South Front street, Mon
day evening.
Miss Helen Caldwell will entertain
the Twentieth Century Girls at the
home of her parents, General and Mrs.
Alfred Caldwell, Wednesday afternoon
from to 5 o'clock.
On Wednesday, this week the Kings
Daughters of the Second United Pres
byterian church will sell candy, cakes,
pies, ETC., at the Office of the West Vir-
ginia Natural Gas Company. The sale
will be in progress all day, and will
begin in the morning at nine o'clock.
This is the first affair that has been
given by the Kings Daughters for the
Second U. P church. i
Friday afternoon Mr.. Ward and Miss
Carrie Copp entertained the Island
Whist club at the Ward residence on
South Penn street. There were eight
tables of players present and after
merry session of the game refresh
ments were served and the distribution
OF prizes began. A very novel feature
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-25
Plead Guilty.

William George and John McCaffery
plead guilty to the indictment of the
grand jury charging them with exhibit
ing gambling devices, and were fined $50
and costs and tensdays in jail. John Watt
and r. Schmidt appeared before the court
and plead not guilty to the same charge.
1t could not be learned when they would
be given trial
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-25

This week Shelf Bros, corner Main
and Eleventh streets, will offer to the
early Christmas buyers their entire
stock, consisting of over 900 worth
of Diamonds, Watches, Silverware,
Jewelry, etc., at from 10 to 80 per cent
less than regular prices. At this sale
you can select the goods you want and
by paying small deposit have them
laid away until Christmas.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-25

ing to Wheeling. A mill workman got up
and offered his seat, but the aged lady de-
clined IT with thanks. saying that he had
worked hard during the day and that she
had not, and was better able 10 stand.
She stood UP until a passenger got of.
and then took seat
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-25

We have several good Square Pianos
including such makes as Steinway,
Knabe. and Chickering, which you can
buy at your own price. Come in and
see them; we need the room.
F. w. BANNER co.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-25
BELLAIRE.
News Notes of Interest from the HeI.
mont County Town.
want Their None.

The farmers who optioned coal underiy-
ing farms west Of here to Pittsbalrg par
ties want their money. as at present they
could probably dispose Of this territory. Ii
was SAID the buyers we're waiting until
after the election.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-25

Now is the time to buy your fine
Jewelry for Xmas at reduced prices. at
H e. HILLMAN &c cos
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-25

Miss Laura Hilles, of Barnesville, has
returned home after a several weeks
visit wish her aunt, Miss Geneva Kies,
of Eoff street.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-25
a Tree wonasn.

On the street cars one evening last week
an AGED lady boarded full ssseet ear 30
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-25

She's fancy now, then she'll be fact
And facts are stubborn things,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-25

All. boys, be careful how you act;
Think Well what marriage brings!
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-25

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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-25

Mrs. Mary L. Delaplaine, of Chap
line street, was chosen Registrar" of
the State chapter of the Daughters of
the Revolution in place of Miss Eliza
beth Brockunier, whose marriage to
Or. Ferguson, OF Reading. Pa, takes
her from this State organization.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-25

The Young Peoples dancing class
will meet at the Carroll club Thurs
day night. a special programme has
been arranged for the occasion.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-10

number of points on the suns periphery;
that they cross each other very obliquely
as they swing around close to the umbra :.
and also, that by virtue of their all includ-
ing this central space, they thereby make
II the one spot of total shadow, thus ere
ating the umbra. The remainder of the
figure is likewise covered with portions Of
these shadow circles, but az we shall in
moment see. 1t also receives more or less
light from the sun. producing a mitigation
or the darkness amounting to an ever
| increasing illumination as We approach
the outer limit of the penumbra. Never
theiess. we must bear in mind that until
that limit is reached these overlapping
moon shadows are present.
Turning now from what may be consid-
cred ara awkward way of stating trite
facts about the nature of the moons shad-
ow, but is nevertheless needful for later
complete understanding of our subject let
us take up the more interesting and COM
plicated study OF the other factor entering
into the production of the penumbra. viz,
the form of light that mingles with the
shadows
In Fig. we note again the outer and
inner circles bounding, respectively, pen
numbra and umbra, but the intervening
space is occupied by somewhat smaller
circles than in Fig. !, circles that are just
tangent to the bounding outlines of
penumbra and umbra and not embracing
the umbra as before. They are, in
other words circles whose diameters