The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-04-12
ALL SORTS OF TOPICS
FROM ALL PARTS OF THE VICINITY.
Fresh Fact. from Far and s,.r-rh.t Oar s..r,.t
S.lshbOu are Doing. aad Talking About
Pleasant aad General Gossip from All
the Quarters Of the Compass.


the Quarters OF the Compass.
Morgan county might be styled the Eden
OF West Virginia; II hSs no hlmshOuse, no
prisoners In lis jail and no criminal cases on
The court docket.
DR.. George P. Hays, late President Of
Washington and Jefferson College, who took
up bis residence In Denver III 1881, Is having
success religiously, financially aud other.
wise; and BIDS fair OF becoming one OF the
prominent men OF the live western country.
0ne OF the most prominent citizens Of
Washington county. John McEiroy, died
Tues ay evening. For many years he has
been buytIg anu selling grain. He was the
fourdtr A. u owI.r Of tbs Washington tan
nery, which has been in OPERATION for twenty.
i've years.
BELLAIRE.
Robert N. Eaton was In town yesterday.
The knights Of Pythiss Fair netted over
500.
Mr.. Cortland Rankin is out the T. v. rail.
road.
Mrs. James H. Darrah Is visiting relatives
at St. Clairsyille.
Mr.J.T. Irwin, formerly teacher Of the
Abbh oSuoott WIS Az WWu yeoSAuugs
The University at Wooster has conferred
the title OF Doctor Of Divinity upon Rev.
John Hattery.
"Reddyn Jones' at the Goblet Works, was
pretty badly hurt Tuesday by Jumping from
one OF the lears.
Miss Maggie Mayer, OF St. CIairsyille, Is
visiting Miss Emma Cochran at her home on
South Union street.
The Fifth wards new school house Is
almost up To the roof. The Second ward
building has not had the brick work COM
menced.
John o'Harra was yesterday taxed SIS by
the Mayor for spree OF the night before, III
which he demolished the awning at Milligau's
shoe store.
Alta meeting OF the Belmont Turverein
Tuesday night, there wasa law passed re-
quiring the trustees TO give $500 bond for the
discharge Of their duty toward the Society.
Mrs. r. NJ. Strong and Mrs. H. G. Wilson,
OF the First Presbyterian Church, and Mrs.
Rev. R. N. Brown aud Mrs. W. @. Stewart,
OF the Second went to Ut. Clairsyille yester-
day rs delegates 10 the Presbyterial Mission.
airy Association.
The city's funds now on hand amount to
81, 795 so exclusive Of the balance In the
hands Of the water works trustees. The gen.
eral fund and the street light fund are the
only ones oyerdrawn; but 81 900 has been
borrowed for the police fund, and half OF II
spent
The "Gypsy Qaeen' Dramatic Association
has retired for this season. 1t has about $50
In the treasury and owns It's own scenery and
stage fixtures. Most Of It's playing was for
the benefit OF other societies, and Its twenty
three nights on the stage brought In nearly
81 200.
J. W. Sanders has resigned his place as
Councilman from the Fourth ward, as be
will soon move 10 the house OF 8. U. Cum.
Minis, outside Of the corporation. This will
ward. The Council already has six OF Its ten
members new men. William Gallaher, OF
the second ward, 10 President, and John r.
Cow has been chosen Clerk In place OF 8. y.
Garrard. George Walters Is Vice President.
MATHIS FERRY.
Ross McKim, telegraph operator at Wells.
vile, o., was In town yesterday, Waiting his
parents.
House cleaning time has come aud nearly
every person Is taking advantage OF the nice
weather 10 do IL
Mr.. Daniel Cox, OF sistersville, who recent.
! " purchased the Moore property, on Second
street, moved into 1t yesterday.
The machinery TO be used in boring the
gas well was received yesterday, and 1t will
not be long now until work will commence
In earnest.
The foundatian for Joseph Williams new
building on Washington street Is receiving
the flashing touches, aud t.e work OF laying
brick will begin soon.
To-day is payday at the Lanshlin mill.
The mill Is running full In all Its depart
ments, and 1t is thought will continue 90
until the first Of June.
Mr.. Dave McKim, an old Martins Ferry
boy, but who has been In Idaho for the last
ten years, 10 home visiting his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. George McKim. This Is his first
visit home since he left.
Early yesterday morning some person or
persons visited Mrs Samuel Cochran's chicken
coop, near the NJ. Z. Church, securing four
fine chickens Mr.. Cochran found lead
pencil in the coop. which the owners can
have by calling on her.
.rErBEsyiLLE.
Mrs. Means, who has been quite low, Is
slowly recovering
Miss Lizzie Crawford, OF Wheeling, is WIS.,
iting friends In steubepville.
A wedding In high life on High street Is
reported as one OF the coming events.
The G. A. R. entertainment commenced at
CARROTS Hall last night, and will continue
until Saturday evening.
The Wool Growers Association last night
appointed John W. Trainer assignee. The
liabilities are placed at $4,000.
The Board OF Water Directors met last
night No change, will be made in the Super
intendent at present There are numerous
applications for the position Of Collector.
The average steubenyillian takes 10 office
quite naturally.
The new Mayor, James McConville, took
the oath OF office Tuesday night, and yester.
day entered upon the duties OF his office.
Mayor McConyille Is young man, and will
doubtless make good official. At least be
has the best wishes and the support OF the
citizens irrespective OF party. Council organ.
lied by electipg Jonas Munker President,
and George Harper.clerk
MIHGo JUNCTION.
Mr.. Russell was at Wheeling Tuesday.
Miss Stella Dean, who has been visiting
friends nj Bellaire for several DAYS returned