Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-08-26
BELLAIRE.

A Cooking Club, composed of some of the
tony young ladies of Cadiz, is camped out
in the woods some miles from that city.
The Cadiz Republican predicts nomina.
ton at GAINESVILLE on the first ballot and
that man will be Updegraff.
One firm in Harrison county has pur
chased 10000 pounds OF wool, iiu Short
Creek and Cadiz townships. Over 100000
pounds still remain in the county unsold.
David Dick was fined fifty dollars and
costs yesterday, for refusing to obey sub
ppna from the Mayor. David had not dis
charged his Indebtedness to the city at
late hour last night.
Bread and water is the diet adopted by
the authorities here for rebellious prison
ers.
George Mentz and wife engaged in 90,
in -as-you please row in the First ward
about midnight Thursday night, during
which Mrs. NJ. tore nearly all or George S
clothing off and burned it before his eyes.
George retaliated by backing one OF her
eyes.
Squire Highlcyman's efficiency as sani-
tary policeman is atteSted by the improve
ment in the alleys and the growing absence
Of those smells that have outraged the al
factories OF the average Rcllairean for 81
long.
Capt. Steve Hayden, of the B. u. & c.,
will leave 10 morrow on an extended tour
of the west going as far as Denver.
Mr. James b. Darrab, Democratic candi-
date for Sheriff. will be elected beyond per.
adventure. He has the respect OF all
classes of citizens here, and many Repub'
licaps have expressed a determination to
give him their support AND influence.
The School Board has directed that work
begin in the excavations for the new build
ings at once.
The death of DR.. Woodbridge has in
duced all influx of young physicians here
with reference To succession to his large
and lucrative practice.
Mr.. l.. :. Woodbridge, OF the Tribune, has
returned from Marietta
DR.. Andrews horse was stolen from his
stable a day or two ago, and yesterday a
warrant was issued charging a lad named
John Terry with the theft.
The window glass factories will start up
next week.
The repairs to the Be4laire mill have been
completed. and rs soon a. the word is given
will start up at a moments notice. The
mill has been remodeled throughout and is
as good as new.
James r. McCourmey, ESD, President Of
the Bellaire mill, has returned from Min
neapolis. where he and his family were
summering.
The Regatta, which has been the result
OF the enterprise OF John J. McDermott,
will take place this afternoon between 1
and o'clock. All the arrangements have
been completed, and the number Of entries
is largely increased. All who enter the
regatta must report to Mr.. McDermOtt at
his place of business, opposite the Belmont
House. The time for starting has been
fixed 1T between 4 and o'clock. Referee,
Lee Hammond. Starters, John T. Flynn,
Vim. Gill; Cordle Hill, James Johnson,
Bryan HalpiD, Reuben Golf, VIM Darby,
Stump Madden, Tommy Deegan and John
McGranahan. Following is the complete
list of entries: Winifred Brand, George
Mcmillan, Sam Sherwood, c. Duntield, w.
Allen, Vim. Campbell, Henry Bode, Frank
Nevil, Sam johnson. Henry Ulrich, =. IL.
Ilending, John Manly, J. u. Hoffman, W.
PeGdicord, George Barnes, L. Hendricks, j..
\. Long, Frank DinSmore, Pat Hennegan,
Tim MCAndrews, John Nolte, w. Austin,
jones Wilkinson, Frank Goodwin. OF
these entries five are from Wheeling,
Mc>srS. johnson, DinSmore, McAndrews
Hcpnegan and Nolte. The indications are
that an immense crowd. will be here both
from Wheeling and other towns nearby
Paper sacks have been provided, and all the
contestants will have their heads "bagged"
before starting. The prize cup is beauty.
Turtle soup at Mrs. r. Sherry's saloon to-
day. All are invited.
The Regulars, Of South Wheeling, and
the Ohios of Bellaire, will play a match
game of base ball on the old fair grounds,
today.
One of the most terrific rain and wind
storms that has struck this city in years
passed over here yesterday shortly after
noon. The water came down in volumes,
inundating cellars, Overfowing gardens and
deluging unhappy pedestrians without
umbrellas. \ frame house on the corner
of Thirty-seCond and Union streets was
struck by lightning and a sham front was
Splintered, although but little damage was
done the building. Mr. Brown, one of the
tenants OF the building standing
in the rear, was slightly shocked by
the conclusion, but not seriously injured.
The water in the river was fairly boiling,
and immense waves rolled from side to
side The steamer John Tomas was caught
in the midst of the storm, and some great
white caps went over her lower deck car
rying erything with them in the shape
of deck furniture and freight. 1t took
some time to recover the freight. A large
number of trees was blown down and dam
age 10 fences was large. Over in BenwOod
there was great deal of rain but not much
damage.
The Republican primaries will be held
in this city this afternoon. A solid anti
updegraa delegation will be sent to
GAINESVILLE.
A man named Mahood of Benwood, was
struck by an engine at Grafton, w. Va.
yesterday morning. while he was on the
track in an intoxicated condition. He was
not thought to be much injured at the
time, but his clothing was nearly torn
from his person. He was brought home
yesterday where DIR. Dolbeare examined
him, and found that his collar bone had
been broken and that his body was much
bruised at many places.
The Republican Convention will be held
at Moundsville to-day to send delegates to
ClarkSburg, and TO nominate candidates for
the Legislature. II. S. White and Hon. j.
Sinclair will likely be the latter.
Col. Jake Altmeyer, manager of the Ben
wood mill, has returned from a trip to
Baltimore. Washington, d. C. and Butler
county Pa.