Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-09-26

In commercial importance and his
tory Flushing is claSsed the sixth town
in Belmont county being surpassed
only by Bellaire, GAINESVILLE, Bridge
port, Martins Ferry and st. Glars
vile.
Although Flushing does not present
the attractive appearance OfsOme towns
Of fewer inhabitants she is noted for the
commercial activity OF her citizens.
Tie people of Flushing in their hOspi-
tally resemble the genial citizens of the
Sunny South.
The town of Flushing was laid out
by
JESSE FOCLKE,
November S, 1913, in what was then the
township of Union. Previous TO this
there had not been many buildings
erected, g. the fertility of the soil, and
natural advantages were not as well
known as now.
The first house erected on the present
site of the town was built by,
REESE BRAUSON
a silversmith from st. Clairsville. This
house is still standing and forms part
OF the residence of Elihu HOllingsworth
Esq. The first school was taught by
Jesse FOulke, as was also the first store
established.
DIR. JESSE BAILY,
who i still living, was the first practis-
ing physician, and nearly all the pres
ent population remember well his VEN
cradle form. He had at his time an
excellent reputation among the medical
fraternity OF Eastern Ohio.
The first SernIGn was preached, by
AT.rh,.lf5l nf in
the house of Jesse Brandenburg.
THE FIRST CHURCH
was built by the MethOdists in 1921.
This was a log structure, built on the
present site. Ii was removed about
1856 and brick edifice erected by
NIessrs. Baily aud Young. This build
ing was destroyed by fire May 1 1851,
but was rebuilt the same year. The
church membership was largely in
creased by several meetings in charge
OF Israel Archibald in lS42, and from
that time has been the leading relig-
iOus demonstration, and now numbers
about one hundred and forty members.
The present pastor,
REV. J. X. GRIMES,
has been here but one year, but under
his charge the church is prospecting
finely, and prospects for station at
this place i'm the near future are bright.
Trough his efforts money has been Sc
cured To build q parsonage, which Is
now in process of erection. Besides
having a noble record at home the VI.
r. church is ably represented in mis-
sion work by
HJOHNNIE'' WALKER AND BENSON KIRK
The former is engaged in the work i'll
the West while tue latter Is in India.
Johnnie" Walker as he was famil-
ia-Iy called by every body, was regarded
a. a "mOdrl young man." He was al
most an evangelist in Sunday school
work. He was a graduate of Scio Col
l,ge. NJ. Benson Kirk was graduate
of Mt. Union College, and was regarded
as an exemplary young man.
THE FRIENDS CHURCH,
although not situated directly in the
village limits, is plain, suostaItlai
brick structure, and attracts the atteu-
ton by its neatneSs and appearance as
a sanctuaTy of God. The membership
is large, comprising as 1t does the pest
class of progressive farmers ana many
business men. They are noted for the
amount of capital they control and OF
late for their active interest In poiltlcai
affairs. Prominent among them are
the famous preachers,
ASA AND ANN BRASSOS,
who are known wherever the meetings
of the church are held for their active
services in the cause Of God.
The Disciples began the erection OF
handsome brick edifice several years
ago for church purposes, but up 70 Inns
me il has not been completed. Ihe
n embership is small and the ollldlng
being costly the funds were not sum
cient. The basement story was COM
pIeted soon after it was begun and has
served thus as a church, and for the elti-
zpns as school room and Town Hal.
The building occupies a commanding
appearance, and is designated as
DISCIPLES CHAPEL.
It's success is owing largely TO the
enterprise displayed by hersey MINK
and Levi Starkey.
The cOlored church near town Is uSed
for services by both the NJ. l.. anu A.
Els. of that race. ,e,o
The towns was incorporated in 1919,
and had at that time u population OF
So. 1t afterwards decreased 10
POS but has now a large pOpuia-
Z ON Ethan ever before. Within the
mast wear ana at the present time many
buildings are being erected. WIthln
the nasf wear the handsome new puoIc
school building has been erected, ana
i said TO be the only "ten thousand dol
lar house in the state built for nve
tI,ousand.n II is an elegant brick
Structure of two stories and contains
four large rooms. On its front are the
words,
PUBLIC SCHOOL.
The work was in charge OF Lew
Starkey Esq, and Is. n marvel VI
cheapnesS. ,,L.
are large and at the head OF business
N en- stands,
HON. ISAAC HOLLOWAY,
a man known throughout the com.
mprcial. social, and political circles OF
the state a. an energetic and genial gem
fIemsn, He was born inVirginis In lSOo
and has been noted for his genial man
ners and prineely hospitality when
characteriZes the true Virginia gen.
tleman. He was for number OF years
engaged in active mercantile business,
but since his retirement he has Oeen
more or less engaged IN IT,
He was a member of the State Senate
| i'm 1859, and although not making q
reputation as q speaker, he was noted
| for the correctness of his opinions aud
although not lawyer, was scarcely ever
excelled as jurist. He is no doubt the
wealthiest man in the township. ne =
the owner of nearly $500 acres Of land
| 3 800 of which is in Belmont county.
He has also nearly 5000 head of Merino
sheep, and is also q director OF the
Bridgeport Bank.
Another one of the solid men OF the
town is
/ EIIHr HoILINGswoRrH, ESQ,