Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-19
NEIGHB0RH00D NEWS.
BELBAIRE
THE STRIKES.


The cutters and settlers at the new
bridge are still out, and say they will
hold out for the wages demanded. Mr..
Shrake, the contractor, informed us to-
day that he had procured other work
men, who would commence operations
tomorrow.
As a result of the strike of the cigar
makers, the conventional stogie is re-
tailed at three for five cents. Smokers
will scarcely appreciate this effect Of a
strike.
LARGE SHIPMENT.
Sixty-three hOgsheads of tobacco was
reshipped from our wharlbOat yester-
day, over the c. d p. road, consigned to
Baltimore.
Again is the whistle OF the steamboat
heard in the land, and everybody is
happy. The river is as at good stage,
and large shipments of freight have been
made on the Floating palaces that
hourly pass our wharves.
RAILROAD PROJECT.
Matters pertaining to the Bellaire and
Marietta raiload are taking very favor
able turn. Leading citizens of our city
are becoming enthusiastic, and are push
ing it to an issue. Already sufficient
steps have been taken to secure char
ter.
Mr. Israel Lewis, of st. Clairsville,
who for many years ran the mail stage
from Wheeling to that point, was buried
Yesterday at st. Clairsville. He was
well known all along the river, and was
a very estimable citizen. Mr.. Gressln-
ger, of the Tribune office, attended his
funeral.
Several of our merchants, since the
robbery at Kings store, have canvassed
the matter OF employing special night
watchman for the protection of their
stores. Our force of policemen is as
good as could be procured, perhaps, but
it is not large enough to take in our
city and afford general protection to
property; therefore, they are talking OF
employing private watchmen.
ENTERTAINMENTS.
A supper will be held in the Presby-
terian Church on Thursday evening,
from 6 to 10 o'clock, for the benefit OF
the church. Everybody is invited. Adj
mission and supper only % cents.
The Hecla Club will dance and have a
boss time on Thursday night.
On Thanksgiving eve the Turner's will
hold a strictly private and select ball.
No one without an invitation will be
admitted. John II. Hell, John Strobel,
VIM. Rodewig, Bernard Beniield and
Abe Stahl compose the Committee Of
Arrangements, which guarantees a good
time.
The Leiderkranz Society will give 4
musical entertainment, Sabbath even
ing next, at Zilch's hall, to which all
their German friends are invited.
The Belmont Club, composed OF our
glass boys, will give a select ball in
XilCh's hall Saturday evening next.
FOREIGN MERCHANTS.
Several st. Louis merchants are here
laying in stock Of glass goods. We
hold our hands on the pulse OF the
world so far as glass goods are concern
ed, and merchants from aboard are fast
realizing the fact.
Our brothers OF the First ward are
complaining that the approaches to the
bridge are in very muddy condition,
which is fact. It's lawful" muddy,
but how can we help it?
The Church of God, as this religious
body calls itself, is holding a protracted
meeting.
PERSONAL.
Mr.. NJ. Gordon, operator at the c. &
p. depot, is sick, and was not on duty
yesterday.
Marshal Archer is still confined 10 his
bed
Deputy Sheriff Sedgwick is in the city.
Henry Trueman, OF the Bankrupt
Shoe Store, is visiting at Wellsville, O.