Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-07-05
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Reckless ShootfD9-Genefa1
What might have been very DISASTROUS 70
the Black Diamond Tool Works, belonging
to Heater 4 Grsyson, happened early this
morning. 1t seems that they run their en-
CINE with slack, and at an early hour, Mr..
Mason, who lives near by dis oyered large
volumes Of smoke issuing from the work.
Giving the alarm Mr.. Theodore Snodgrass
was on hand and with great eKertion 90
tanned the mastery over the fire, but not
until one Of the large sills was burned
nearly of. This fire was evidently the re
suit Of spontaneous combustion, rs 1t Is
we'll known that slack coal frequently ig-
mites thus spontaneously.
Mrs. Mary Whorton, OF Greggsville,, W.,
Va, is visiting her sister. Mrs. Rooert
Cottrell. or Fourth street.
Robert Cunningham and wife went up
to Beaver yesterday to spend a couple OF
weeks with friends.
The Little Annie will run Sunday
night for camp meeting at Walnut Grove,
leaving Wheeling wharf at $50 O'CLOCK
and returns after the meeting closes.
Mr.. George Robinson, one OF our present
township trustees, yesterday took ~.
Blackford to Burlington to see James Cal.
frey and treat him. Caffrey's last spree re-
suited in delirium tremens; then he was
partially paralyzsd, and now he is of men
tally. A fresh argument for the Scott ~,
or something even stronger and better tnan
il.
From the amount of fishing and hunting
clubs starting out from here We would nat
urally think that game would soon De
scarce in the country surrounding snort
Creek and Saltwater.
o. .zol1o,e Nova uuhn UaPa celebrating
the Fourth Yesterday with pistols in front
of the Sherman House accidentally tired a
ball into Nj. Cox's drug store, just across
the street. The ball passed through the
door, lust missing Mr.. Cox's little GIRL VINO
was sitting in the store, and imbeddedslt'
self in the counter. This should be q warn.
ing 10 the numerous boys b TOOL with
nistois. and a hint TO the officials that we
have an ordinance prohibiting persons
from carrying this kind OF machinery.
w. n. Holiday and family entertaineda
number of their friends at their residence
on the corner OF Hanover and Filth streets.
The reception to be held at the resioence
of Prof. Shreve's this evening promises to
be one of the events of the season. The
elite of the town will be present, and the
happy couple can well appreciate the es-
TEEN entertained for them.
Mrs. Thomas Pastors, Of Portland, IS
visiting her sister, Mrs. James Stewart, on
c. ID. Palmer and J..W Gist, of Wells
burg, registered at the Hanover House
yesterday. -,
The Nj. L. Sabbath school picnic, which
was held at Walnut Grove, yesterday, was
a grand success in every particular. There
were from to four to five hundred persons
present. The grove presented a scene OF
general enjoyment. Swinging, croquet
and various other games Of amusement
were INDUCED in. Every person was made
welcome and all seemed to be perfectly
happy.
The Jersey Lily fishing club started for a
four weeks voyage up Short Creek yester'
day. They expect to amuse themselves
fishing and hunting, and be ready for any.
thing that comes up.
Mr.. Ed. Riner ard family, OF west
Wheeling, we're in town visiting trends
Yesterday.
Samel Huskin's new dwelling, on the
corner of First and Fayette street, IS abou
ready for the roof.
J.. ii. Mcclure, of East Liverpool, was in
town yesterday visiting friends.
Rev. G.. W. Chaltant, formerly pastor o
the Presbyterian church of this place bu
now of Pittsburgh, is in tow attending
the late wedding and visiting friends, accom-.
panied by his wife, they have a host OF
friends here and are always met with a
hearty welcome.
The steamer Little Anna made regular
trips yesterday thus giving Wheeling folks
an opportunity to celebrate the Fourth in
Martins Ferry while a great many Mar
tins Ferry folks took in Vince, ing.
Deputy Sheriff F. r. Sedwick was in
town yesterday Ell route to st. Clairsyille.
Mr.. Brady and wife of Washington
street, are spending a few days with friends
at Iron Dale.
Mr.. P. j. Manson has a new bicycle. He
went out yesterday morning on the public
square to learn to ride and made fine pro.
gress until attempting to cross a little
knoll, when he was suddenly thrown back
wards to the ground and it being pretty
hard, as 3 matter of course it jolted him
considerably. There were no bones broken
but he concluded not to practice any more
until he felt better. This was Peters first
attempt to master his iron steed,, and he
will no doubt meet with many more SINH.
lar accidents before he becomes master.
The Sextette was out yesterday morning
Serenading their numerous friends. They
rendered some very fine music, which GER
tainiy does them credit. We would be
glad 10 hear more OF it most any time, in
fact any time later in the day.
W. II. Cass of First street, has started a
bar Der shop ia connection with his black
smith business.
The G. A.. K s exCurted to Bellaire yes.
terday to Join their brothers OF that place
in celebrating the Fourth.