The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31
WASHINGTON COUNTY ITEMS.

From the Review ana Exsihihei'
SUNDAY night of last week, dogs maze
sod havoc with the -flock Of sheep OF John
p. Mcconnell, Cecil township, hhers'
some and wounding nyRp6s., at Bridge
THE store ofs1tiers Valley road, was
Vile. o.edr on Sunday night of last week,
between the hours of 7 and 9 O'Clock, 10
the extent of about 500.
WHILE Labsn Winnett, of East Pike
run township, was returning from
neighbours few evenings since, he was
attacked by party of young men, VINO
beat him severely and threw him over
the roadside. On returningto conscious
ness he made his way to house near oy
and was accompanied home.
JOHN LINN, young farmer living
between Washington and Canonsburg,
committed suicide yesterday by shooting
himself through the head. There Is no
reason assigned for the rash act, as Mr..
Linn WIS, generally speaking, of cheer
fluid and hopeful disposition, and was sur
rounded with all the luxuries of life, hav-
ing one of, the best improved farms IN
Washington county.
JOHN L. BELL, Esq, one of the most
highly esteemed citizens Of Washington,
died this morning at his residence, OF
cancer in the stomach. Mr.. Bell was one
of the most popular men in the county,
and held many important offices, such as
Treasurer, Parliamentary, clerk to the
Commissioners and at the time of his
death was Deputy L. ). Collector OF In
ternal Revenue all of which he hlled
with entire satisfaction to the people and
the Government. His loss will be deeply
felt by the community ut large, but NOR"
especially by large circle of admlring
friends, whose esteem he had won by his
kindness of heart, and whose confidence
he had secured by his straightforward
and upright conduct.
! HEMPFIELD CLAIMs.-A number OF
our citizens hold claims for work and
materials furnished the trustees OF the
Hempfield railroad while they were
operating the road, which have been III
litigation in the Supreme Court Of thI>
State for the last three years. As Is known
TO eur readers, the road was, sometime
since, sold to John King, Jr., for the b
& o. r. r., and the question i'll dispute
is the disposition of the balance OF the
purchase money after paying expenses o.
sale, SC. The bondholders claim this funC
and SO do the creditors and trustees. The
matter was referred by the court to +. Is
Todd, Esq, of Pittsburgh, who reported
| q war or two since IN favor
of the bondholders. The truS
tees creditors those in Pitts
burg being represented by Mcssrs. Peck
Hubbard and Forbes, excepted to thl:
report, and Judge Williams Of the Su
preme Court sustained the exceptions
and recommitted the report. According
ingly Mr.. Todd made his next report II
favor of the creditors The bondhoIder
excepted to this report, and 1t was ar
gued this month before Judge Sharswood
We learn that Judge Sharswood hi
lately decided the question. He concur
with Judge Williams in prcterrlng Tn
trustees creditors and directs the dl>tri
button of the fund among them. W.
understand, however, that there is "ml.
enough to pay thirty per cent on TN
claims proved. The bondho!d"rs are Il
liberty to appeal to the full bench Of tn
Supreme Court, if they desire, but the.
have not'as yet indicated II purpose to dc
so.