Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-09
MARTINS FERRY.

TIE need of street sprinkler is becom-
ing more noticeable every day.
George Keller. Esq, one of the leading
grocers OF Bellaire, Ohio, was in town yes.
terday on business.
Rev. Samuel Pringle, pastor OF the Pres.
byterian church of Mt. Pleasant, accom-
panied by Mrs. Alexander, OF the same
place, spent Monday and Tuesday visiting
friends in town. Mrs. Alexander, although
81 years old, is particularly sprightly and
has the life and vivac!ty as we'll as The
style and carriage OF young lady OF Is
or 20.
John Stilletts Hoyle, who accidentally
cut his leg very seriously few days since,
an account of which appeared in the REG
ISTER at the time, is convalescing rapidly
The only fear now is that he might posi-.
bly, be slightly lame.
The REGISTER last week noted the fact
that the police force here had demanded an
increase of wages from s. to $40 per week.
The Council failed to act on the matter at
the last meeting, and were to have special
meeting on Monday evening to act on the
matter. The Council failed to meet, and
consequently no action was taken. Yes
terday morning Officer Lynn handed in his
resignation, dotted his uniform and donned
a citizens suit. The other man is still on
the force and ii is not known what he will
do. 1t is reported that two men of the
town have already offered themselves for
the position at the old wages. Lynn's
resignation is to be regretted, as he has
always been good and faithful officer.
John b. Shiyely OF Jefferson county,
Ohio, was yesterday the guest OF Mr.. Thos.
Johns. MIR. Shively expects to remove to
Colorado, in the vicinity Of where Mr..
Johns has decided to locate.
There was some trouble among the work
men at the Standard mill this morning.
The matter was slight a"d everything was
arranged satisfactorily By noon and the
mill on full
NJ. NJ. Mo-l;s. the barber at the Sherman
House bloci. is OF on visit to his parents
al HarriSvlle.
Assessors Van Pelt, OF Martins FAIRY,
and Book Mitchell, OF bridgeport, and Sur
veyor Ahram Lock. will try to ascertain
the boundary line between Martins Ferry
and Bridgeport. They will so TO work this
afternoon at o'clock.
The Arion Grammatical and Musical Asso-
citation bad a very interesting meeting at
G. A. r Hall on Monday evening. There
was full attendance Of the members and
all seemed willing to do their part OF the
work TO keep the Arion booming The
society Is Just newly organized, ana IL now
numbers over forty members. The annual
election Of officers was held on Monday
evening, and resulted ss follows: Presi-
dent. Col. C. F.. Irwin; Vice President, DR..
W II Hall; Secretary, W. S. Meek; Treas
urer, Charles Smith; Directors, Judge John
s Cochran, Col. c. +. Irwin and Mr.. John
Long. The next meeting OF the society
will be held in G. A. 2. Hall May 81.
Miss Flora Williams, Martins Ferry g
prima dona. left to-day for Chicago.
Two Ct three book agents were in town
yesterday working il for all it was worth,
which was not mu-h.
Mrs. DR.. F. c. Martin has returned from
q very pleasant visit 10 friends in Washing.
! ton county, Pa. She is much improved in
health.
H l. Dong, OF Sistersville, ". Va. was in
TIE city short time yesterday afternoon