Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-10
MARTINS FERRY.
A Prominent Glass Man Talks-Skating
Rink Opening.

Rink Opening.
Capt. II. w. Smith, of the Buckeye glass
works, in speaking of the reduction to the
writer said: AS far as | am concerned l
will let the factory rot down before | will
pay the old price. Ever since | went into
the factory the men have been promising to
bring Pittsburg to terms, but have failed to
do so. Here we pay for all the ware the
men make. In Pittsburg they pay for all
packed. Why we loose about 40 per cent
in breakage, not always, but great por-
ton of the time. This is a great item
Pittsburg has the advantage Of us in many
ways, among which is natural gas and
there is no use of talking about competing
with them. The way glass is selling there
is no margin for us. The men are foolish
and must accept reduction or we can't
run. We can run at the wages we have
been paying them, but it will be death to US
in the long run" The captain appeared to
mean every work he said.
Miss France LOTUS teacher of German
in the Central Schools, was summoned to
her home at Lawrence, Mass, on Monday,
by the illness of her mother. She will not
return to Martins Ferry, a fact t hat will be
regretted by all those who know her.
A party will be given at the residence OF
Mr.. James Moore, west Of town, tomorrow
evening.
Miss Sadie Tallet, of Bellaire, is the guest
of Miss Della Deftley,
In speaking of the different manutactor'
les in last Monday 9 paper we failed TO say
ANYTHING the Union Glass Works. The
Union is turning out large quantities OF fine
glass and doing a good business without
Grospects of shutting down. Mr.. Winship,
the secrete.TT LIS returned from an extend
ID Trip in the interests Of this enterprise,
AID IepGfts excellent success, considering
the condition Of the glass business.
Mr.. Samuel Huskins, the expressman,
will leave for the mountains next Monday to
spend several weeks hunting Mr.. Fred
Michey, a very attentive gentleman, will
have charge Of his wagon during his ao-
senCe-
Mr.. Thomas Stroupe is travelling in the
interest oftb Combination Carpet Sweeper
and House Cleaner and is meeting with
good success.
Mr.. Frank Souders is laid up with rheu-
matism.
The Blind BOYS will give a concert at
Lancaster Chapel tomorrow night.
Messrs W, f. Orr and Harvey McCue
have returned from successful hunt OF one
week in Tuscarawas county.
DR.. A. r. Ong will leave this morning
for Pittsburg to buy Christmas goods.
Miss Della Defey will visit Steubenville
instead of Iowa. -, -,
It's reported that the Standard mill will
resume this morning. ,.
Yesterday Joseph Porter and Alex. Milll-
gan. who were arrested on Monday for being
drunk and disorderly were fined $40 and
costs each and will be taken to st. Glars
Vile by Sheriff Sedgwick for several days.
The opening of the skating rink here to-
night by Bellaire parties promises to be the
social event of the season. An excursion
train leaving Bellaire at $50 and stopping
at Bridgeport will be run up to accommo'
date those coming and will return at 1890.
From every indication large numbers o! So
ciety people will come from Wheeling, Bel
laire and Bridgeport. Word has been re
ceived that a large number will accompany
the party of Bellsire's best skaters who are
to open the rink. Martins Ferry will turn
out largely and much fun is expected. The
rink measures l2Ox50 feet with an excellent
floor. aud will be lighted b. gas 1t will &C
commodate 500 persons and has been pro
vided with good seatings James Hill, tn:
manager, thoroughly understands the busl
ness. lie is very clever gentleman and
5ecarveS succpss