Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-06-05
OVER THE OHIO.
Oar Daily Budget From Belmont
Z County Towns.
Died Of Nj: Iniuries-EnjoyabIe Excursion
Money for Miners-A Bridge
porter Kicks = General
Local Dots.
MARTINS FERRY.

Local Dots.
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MABfrN's FERRY. ~
George Wolf, whose serious Illness was
mentioned in the REeIsrER . few days
since, died on Saturday evening and was
buried from his late residence yesterday
afternoon, and was the largest funeral seen
in this city for some time. George was q
universal favorite with every D who
knew him, and especially with his fellow
workmen. He was q whole-souled, geaer-
Gus and industrious man, and his place
will be hard to fill. The funeral services
were in charge of the Odd Fellows,of which
order he was q member. The Class
workers Union also attended in .
body. The Elson and the Buckeye
Glass works both shut down to allow
their employees to attend the funeral. His
case was Of such peculiar nature that a
post mortem examination was held and the
cause found to be softening Of the brain.
The examination was conducted by DR..
Williams, in the presence Of all the promi-
nent physicians of the city and several
from the adjoining cities. The remains
were laid to rest in Walnut Grove Gene
terry.
Mr.. Martin Joyce, one of Bridgeport's
prominent citizens, was in town to-day.
DIR. A. r. Ong is off on a vacation for q
few DAYS, which he is spending at Smith
field visiting friends and relatives.
A committee from Bellaire were up here
Yesterday calling on the coal miners Of the
vicinity, soliciting money for the miners
who are out on q strike at Bellaire. 1t 10
understood that they met with good sue
cess, and that a considerable sum was
raised.
A very enjoyable excursion was had by
a number Of our young folks on Saturday
evening. The ferry boat Climax was char
tered and about fifty couples Of lads and
lssses. accompanied by the Boston orches-
ira, boarded her and steamed off up the
| river to Wellsburg. The may dance was
| INDUCED in, and the deck was kept full OF
gay dancers until Sunday morning. The
boat arrived at the wharf here about two
A. NJ, and all ag-ee in pronouncing it the
| pleasantest event Of the year. They are
loud in their praises of the officers Of the
| Climax, who are all very courteous gentle
men and always make things pleasant for
whoever is fortunate enough to be their
passengers.
Gus Speck was pulled in for being drunk
ard disorderly. Some one lad decorated
both of his eyes in a very artistic manner
| but he had not had enough, and was de-
NINtul1 obSNiNlNiou AN ~ "s~
He got S. and costs.
Vim. Crinkety, for being drunk. was as
sessed S. and costs. Patsy Neal was also
pulled in for being drunk, but had not had
his trial Yesterday afternoon.
Joe Jones, the vag, is on the stone pile
working out s. and and costs.
Harry Robertshawt of Steubonville, spent
Sunday in the CITY.
Messrs. Reno, McElhany and Stone. three
-. -o, ,I., ~, C.,r, d. tclnr wi uvnFa IN
OWL yesterday.
Chns Miller of Bridgeport was up yester.
day seeing friends.
Col. Walter Domah, OF Bellaire. was in
this city yesterday on business.
John y. Hull the Bellaire butcher was
in town yesterday.
BEILAtEE.
Mrs. WILDER Smith, of Cleveland, o.. is
in the city, the guest of her mother, Mrs.
Hess.
Randolph Piper. of Cleveland, o.. a for.
mer Bellaire boy, is spending a few days
in the city seeing old friends.
Miss Ellie Thompson was down yester-
day morning.
Mr.. Harris, OF Flushing, spent Sunday
in the city.
Ross Hutchinson, of Concord College, is
| at his home in this city for a few days. He
is preparing his oratOrial efforts for the
Commencement exercises which take place
June %.
Will Gosh. of st. Clairsyille, was down
yesterday shaking hands with the boys.
He is a candidate for the nomination OF
Clerk of the Courts on the Democratic
ticket.
Mrs. A. c. Darrah and Dick Darrah, OF
st. Clairsville, are the guests OF ID. H.. Oar
rab. on Union street.
pavy Hanlon, of Steubenville, was in
| town Yesterday.
The perjury suit against Abe Good was
on trial at ST. Clairsville yesterday.
Peter Xinn, of Wheeling, was down yes
terday on business.
There will be a meeting in the interest
OF the Ohio Valley railroad, this evening.
The meeting promises to be of great inter
est 10 our people and Should be well attend.
ed by the business men of the city.
w. +. Hoyt, of the b. u. & c.. railroad
office in this city, went out to Lewisville,
Monroe county, yesterday morning, to
! open the office at that point. Trains be-
gan running 10 that place yesterday.
DR.. J. 6. Mccullough, Of the Fifth ward,
accompanied by his daughter, Miss Marcy,
left yesterday for a trip 10 Cleveland. The
doctor is delegate to the State Medical
Association which meets in that city to-
day. DR.. c. G.. Mccullough will have
| charge of his practice during his absence.
J. X. Anderson, who has been teaching
school for the past two terms at Tunnel
Hill, will close his summer term on Fri.
day next. He will close with a picnic in
! the woods, a big dinner, and a general good
time. A number from this place expect
to go out.
Frank Sedwick, deputy sheriff of this
county, passed through the city this morn
ing, on his way to Columbus, armed With
a bench warrant for Vanderpool and Jones,
the hay fork ~swindlers, who are to be
tried at this term Of court.
Hon. John Dougerty, Of the Monroe Ga
xftc, passed through town this morning on
his way to Columbus. where he goes to at
| tend the Republican State convention.
Fred Koehler, OF Kansas City, but for
merry OF Woodsfeld, passed through town
yesterday on his way home.
John +. Mcdonald, Of COngruity, Pa. Is
in the city, the guest OF J. Elmer Robinson,
of the Fifth ward.
Prof. A. W. Grissell. Of Stafford. Monroe
county. was in town yesterday, on his way
home from a visit 10 his sister in Wetzei
county, W. Va.
BRIDGEPORT.
John Skater was before Mayor Junki
this morning, charged with a plain drunk.
He was assessed 81 and costs. Nick Cunt
ger was on a tear and was abusing his fam
lily. They made complaint, and he was ar.
rested and fined $ and costs and sentenced
TO three days Imprisonment in jail.
Ralph bingham, the boy orator, will
give another Of his entertainments at the
West End NJ. T.. Church on June 9Th.
Seats for the Tennessee Jubilee Singers
we're put on sale at Maberry's shoe store
Yesterday morning and went off very we'll.
The immediate attention Of the health
of Ger is needed in the rear OF the Oglebey
block. There is a lot Of decayed vegetable
| matter there that ought to be removed ut
once. II allowed to remain during the hot
weather sickness will surely result from it.
Messrs. Rhodes & stager, representing
the American Express Company, were in
town yesterday looking for asuitable room
to open an express Office in the city.
Mrs. Taylor and family, Of Urichsyille,
who have been the guests OF DR.. John
Cooke for 8 few days. left for their home
last evening.
Mrs William Gill died on Sunday even.