Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-24

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NHEExABU1A ~. ". February g.
The p~ro<rarted sefvices ct the Christian
church came 20 . close last Wednesday
evening. aftss several weeks Of successful
meetings, belI4 conducted by Elder W
n. Hardiny, OF New Brunswick, Canada.
About thirty-f1ve new members were
taken In by confession and letter.
Martin Beckett died at his home near
Brilliant. Thursday night, aged about
eighty YEARS. The deceased is the father
in-law OF William Shannon. who resides
here. Mr.. Beckett was for a number OF
years one of Jefferson county's most
prosperous farmers. The funeral occurred
this afternoon from his late home, the in
terment being made at Hopewell cemetery
In Jefferson county.
Miss Blanche Baird Is home on a visit
from the Female Seminary of Washing
ton, Pa
Edward Jepson, of Wheeling, was the
guest of friends here yesterday.
James Clark, of Steubenville. was call
ing on his many friends here yesterday.
Miss Anna Fleming. of Wheeling. spent
Wednesday the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
c. G.. Buchanan.
The banks, schools and postofice were
all closed yesterday, in observance OF
Washington's birthday.
Miss Frances Fister has returned from
a visit of several weeks with friends and
relatives in Wheeling.
Mrs. Nancy Long, of Wheeling, Is the
guest of her sister, Miss Ida Dalrymple.
The Friday Night Eluchte Club met last
evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. ].
T. Douglass.
Miss Olive Jacobs entertained the w
L. G.. club at her home on North Charles
street last evening.
The date of "Bigger's Big Blunder,"
the home talent show given under the
auspices of the Modern Woodmen, has
been set for the Sth and 9th OF March.
Mrs. ]. M. Brian. of Pittsburg, is the
guest of her mother, Mrs. William Cakes,
Who is III.
w. H. Melvin has moved his stock of
wall paper into the room recently vacated
by w. C. Browning.
William Anderson, of Steubenville, was
a business visitor in the city yesterday.
The oyster supper given last evening at
the M. E. church by the Wesleyan Club
was a decided success in every way, there
being a large crowd in attendance.
i. number of Wellsburg chess players
had arranged to meet some Of the Wheel
ing players at the Windsor hotel yester-
day afternoon, but had to cancel the en-
gagement.
Miss Alice Love turne here yester-
day from the bedside of her mother, who
is much improved in health.
Miss Maggie Brindley is sick with
typhoid fever at the home of Mrs. Mollie
Nelson.
The rank of pag was conferred on two
candidates by the K. of p. lodge Thurs
day evening.
L. p. Sapp, of Martins Ferry, Ohio,
who played ball here last season, was a
visitor here Thursday.
Miss Sarah Adams has returned home
from a protracted visit with friends in
Kentucky.
Rev. Thoma attended the clerical con-
vention at Wheeling this week.
The amendment to the Wellsburg char
ter became a law yesterday, and the can
didafes now sing you a new song. Its
about the treasurer now and marshal nc
more. The canvass for city treasurer is
getting somewhat warm.
A meeting has been called for Saturday,
March 2, to suggest those who are to be
the candidates on the Republican ticket
for Council and school commissioner.
Mason Adams has sold his restaurant
to his brother. Ross Adams, of Steuben-
vile, who will continue bushes at the
old stand. Mason will go into other bust
ness.
The river is almost clear of ice here to,
day, as it has closed above. There is
ronSjderabla shore loo HIT IL &c verv solid
and it makes crossing easy.
George w. Miller sold his stock and
utensils connected with the feed store, al
public sale this afternoon. Most articles
brought 2 fair price.