The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-01-18
The Proposed Washington, Beth
any aud Wellsburg narrow
Olssrver Of Ytltadly.

WAahinSt0n Observer oil 1etteIdly,
Wednesday evening of last week the
first meeting in the interest Of the pro,
posed Bethany Narrow Gauge was held
ia the Commissioner room at the Court
House. Quite a number Of prominent
men interested in the enterprise were
promptly on hand. Robert Wiley pre-
sided and Major Work was Secretary.
The main object Of the meeting was 10
get things in motion and appoint a time
for 4 future meeting TO be more largely
attended, when matured plans would be
presented. Mai. Work and Geo. W. Mil.
Ter, Esq, were appointed a committee to
correspond with State officials relative TO
II charter. The meeting broke up with
u general interchange Of views as 10 the
feasibility Of the enterprise, different
routes, etc.
AT the second meeting, held Tuesday
evening the, following routes were sub
mitted aud a meeting called for West
Middleiown announced elsewhere:
THE BRUSH RUS PROPOSITION.
We have already described the Brush
Run route. II leaves Washington by the
northwest, and reaches MGGilin's farm
10 Canton township by either Of two
ways. The first Is to run the line parallel
TO the Charters Railroad. The second
TO start Il from the south end Of Main
street, thence along the east edge Of town
back OF the College, via Harding's coal
banks to McGifin's. The objection TO the
frat proposition is that the CHARTERS
road would probably insist on being paid
for the right Of way. Then, too, 1t is a
longer route than the second and does not
open any new territory. Col. McGihin's
farm once reached, the general line Of
Brush Run and Buffalo Creek is TO he
followed. A very moderate cut will be
necessary at tho Hamilton Davis farm.
THE SECOND ROUTE
DIVORCES from Brush Run below Bartil-
sons and pursues n northerly course to
the farm Of John Wilson, thence west
along the valleys OF WorIey's Run and
Sugar Run until the original line Is
ioined at Henderson's on Buffalo creek.
II this proposition prevails the road will
run to within tao miles Of West Middle
town.
THE THIRD ROUTE
takes Ia West Middletown, leaving Wash.
ing,on via Harding's banks. The Char.
tiers road is crossed at Col. McGiGin's,
thence through Canton township past VIM.
Stewards and VIM. Dinsmore's (where
there will be a moderate cnt) TO the
Cross Creek valley, which Is followed to
West Middleton. This town is ap.
preached through the lot Of Mrs. BemIs
aud farms OF Jas. Thompson and Gal
,braiihS Stewart. There is a depression in
Main street at the west end Of town which
can be awaited Of and very little grading
will be needed. After leaving the stresl
II ia proposed to run the line through
lots Of g. W Penticost and Rev. ne
lee, and successfully the farnss .rown-
Stewart, VIM, Craig, Walt Of Mrs. @:
lease Legget to the gap' Jr Denny and
which empties iaf, .ey Of Sugar Run,
modification o. ) Buffalo Creek. A
considered this route, and by many
Ia To- ne best by far, Of any propos'
V2es. continue the line after reaching
, Middletown, along the ridge to In:
~.ependence, thence south over a beautiful
and rich country to Bethany.
ADVANTAGES OF THE WEST MIDDLErowS
ROUTE.
The advantages claimed for this last
line are, lat, the valuable stone and tim.
her along the route; ID, the avoidance OF
the many bridges and Sinuous %windings
Of the Brush Run line; Sd, two considera.
HE towns arc reached and benefited by
II. 4tb, II drains q richer and larger tract
oiland, 9th, IL opens up new territory
and is not contiguous on either side TO the
Hempield or CHARTERS roadF; 9th, the
farmers are wealthy and many OF them
anxious to subscribe literally.
Iii proposed 10 construct the road to
Bethany and let Wellsbnrg build her end
ifshe wants il.
WHAT MUST De DONE AT ONCE.
The Obsara- is requested by prominent
movers in the enterprise TO say that can
yassinsshoul commence as soon as pos
able. Three thousand dollarsa mile will
build the road via West Middle.own or
Brush Run, and it can be in operation by
the last Of next summer. a good turn
nike will cost more than this. William
Smith. Of Washington, stands ready to
subscribe literally and thinks his money
the frat year will yield him ans per cent
dividend. II the rich farming interests
Of the northwestern part Of the county
want an outlet this is their opportunity.
We suggest tina, meetings be called the
coming week, especially at West Middle
town and Independence. Our columns
are open for correspondence and an
nouncements.