The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-07-11
NE1eHBoRHooD NEWS.
July 10, 1874.
MATHIS FERRY.

MARTIN 5 FERRY.
THE. fair correspondent of the REGIS
TER Louisa Lockwood, having gone on
q visit to the home of her childhood, the
duty of reporting the passing events OF
our town falls to one not accustomed to
reducing events to writing. The local
news from Martins Ferry must neces-
sarily fall below their usual interest to
the readers of the REGISTER, but for their
encouragement 1 will say that Louisa
will return to her duties in few. days.
WE notice that worlmen are lowering
tho curb stone on First street, which will
certainly make the pavement, when iaid'
more easy of access and look far better
PERsoNs who attended the anti
license picnic at st. Clairsville report a
splendid time. They returned last night
well pleased with having spent the Gay
for temperance.
THE Ferry continues to run with equal
regularity. low water and reports to the
contrary Notwithstanding.
WE understand that the necessary pa,
pers for the organization of Natiohai
Bank have been received, aud we hope
that the enterprise will go on.
Mr.. n. H. BARBER, attorney at law,
started this morning on short visit To
his parents. We wish him a pleasant
visit and safe return.
A BRIDE of three weeks ago called on
n lady to-day and asked for situation rs
kitchen Girl. stating that "Me and him
had a few words, and | left but was
advised to return to her first love, which
she afterwards did.
JAMES HENRY SWEENEY was arrested
again this afternoon by the marshal from
Bellaire, and taken before Squire Powell,
on a peace warrant sworn out by Mrs.
James LawleSS.
THE trial of the State of Ohio against
James Lawless, for selling liquor in ylo-
lation of law, came off this afternoon be-
fore Mayor Dean. l.. j. G.. Drennen
uppcared for the prosecution, and MesSrS.
Smith Il Lcct, of Bellaire, for the defend
ant. 1t resulted in the acquittal OF Law
less. olGAA'
BELLAIRE.
A SPECIAL meeting of the city Coun-
ell was held last night all the members
being present.
After roll call the street railway ordi-
nance was taken up and passed to its
second reading.
Amendments being in order, several
changes in the ordinance were proposed,
some of which were adopted when it was
laid on the table until next meeting.
On motion of Mr.. Ludwig, permission
was granted II. Landcione to use one
side Of the alley in the rear ofhis premises
for building purposes.
Mr.. Morgan read Il proposition on the
part of the city made to Mr.. VIM. Bar
nard. April I'D, 1873, in reference to
grading the road from Indian Creek to
Courtlandt street, which not having been
accepted or properly complied with 1t
was moved to rescind the proposition.
Carried.
On motion:
Resoired That if Mr.. VIM. G. Bar
nard makes railway cut TO feet wide
through his land from Indian Run to
Courtlandt street on IN even grade the
city will vacatc the old country road
through said property.
On motion, that the City Engineer be
ordered to make an estimate Of the
amount of clay cxcavated from South
street by Mr.. Crozier, and said Mr..
Crozicr be required to pay for same.
On motion adjourned.
THE Bcllairc Marshal went up to
Martins Ferry yesterday and arrested
Jas. Ii. Sweeney, on II peace warrant,
Mrs. Catharinc Lawless having sworn
her life against him. Some trouble was
apprchendcd because it was asserted that
hr. Sweeney would not poaceably sub
nit to an arrest, but none occurred, aS
the Marshal, after the trial ended upon
which Sweeney was held rs witness,
quietly made known his business to
Sweeney, who at once yielded
to the law and both left NJ. F. in Il bug
gy provided for the purpose. On their
arrival here Mr.. ). was taken before
Squire Powell who required him to civ e
fifty dollars bound to appear on Tucsd
day next.
THOs. BOGLIN was arrested about nine
o clock last night on charge of resisting
an officer: His trial before the Mayor
WAS in process when your correspondent
left.
THE water works trustees held a meet
ing last night, Messrs. lngler Black
ston and Youst being present.
The minutes Of the last meeting were
read and approved.
The Clerks report WAS read and placed
on file.
Cash on hand
Water works fund .........................s 2E5is
Water rent ,lO8H
1927
Pay roll of past week
Repairs
NOrKS..................... az
r., -, :,
Total u
The chairman reported to the trustees
the progress in settling with James. 5
Gill.
The Clerk was ordered to assess j. G.
Carter for domestic use and stock.
The action on extensions Of water
pipes was deferred until next meeting
On motion adjourned to meet at the
Power House to-day, at one clock 2. NJ