Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-07-02
MARTINS FERRY.

The Short Creek fishing club left for theil
camp in Jefferson county. It is composed
of David Hill, Ed. Johnson, Dave johnson
VIM. Bird, Slick Bird and VIM. Garry.
Col Poorman already sees his danger, in
the event OF R. j. Alexander receiving the
nomination for Representative at the hands
of the Democrats, and accordingly opens q
slanderous fusilade through the columns oi
bis influential journal"
The case of Harry Souders against his
brother-in-law, for the recovery OF his child
is being tried in St. Clairsville.
These dull times and the consequent idle.
ness of msiority of our men, both young
and old, have given base ball quite boom
heresbouts lately. There was another very
interesting game played on the furnace
grounds yesterday, and the ability shown by
some of the players proves that our town is
not so slow in the national game.
DR.. j. NJ. BlacSford was in Wheeling yes.
terday attending the trial ct the supposed
Marling robbers.
Adam Wernig left yesterday for Mata.
merah to make preparations for 8 EEShilg
party, which leaves to morrow.
Rev. W. W. Weir viii preach in the Pres.
byterian church this evening. Rev. DR..
Cunningham, of Wheeling, will ofliciste to.
morrow night.
R. z. Swartz, Esq, isa candidate for
Representative on the Prohibition ticket.
Politics ought to be warm here this fall
with Geo. Robinson for Treasurer and the
probability tSat the Democrats will either
choose their representative or Treasurer
from our town.
On Tuesday sn exciting chase took place
in the lower part OF town. Two young gen
tlemeA hrts were the chased" and an in
furiated female the "chsser."
The street lamps at the railroad crossings
are o great improvement over the old
fashioned darkness.
Some of the railroad men here would like
to read an article from the IntelEgencer
man on the subject O. railroads and rail-
roading."
In Tuesdays Intelligeucer some very silly
questions are asked concerning the water
works trustees. Our friend should remem
Der that the trustees have neither power to
act or means to act with. There are many
details that must be looked after and legal
", too. One misstep on the part of the
trustees might give the project backset
from which it would take a long time to
recover. Do be patient dear.
Last evening a very pleasant party was
held at the residence of Louis Sxsrtz, on
First street. The affair was gotten up in
honor of the presence Of Miss Alma Swartz
of Selma, Kan, who returns to- her home
in few days.
The Yousg Married Folks Club mot at
NJ. NJ. Sheets residence On Tuesday night
The Blumeaburg band was on hand and
discoursed some very nice music.
Rev. Wier has severed his connection
with the U. P. church, last Saturday being
the occasion of his last sermon. he will
accept poSition in the National reform
movement.
On Tuesday evepiuga number Of his
friends met at his home, their coming being
previously unknown to the reverend gentle
man, and 10 express their esteem and ap.
probation presented him with copy OF
Webster's Unabridged Dictionary. Mr.. Wier
will not leave our midst till September when
he will begin work in his new field.
1t is reported DR.. j. d. Hobersack and
Miss Bersie Hipkins were married at the
residence of the brides parents on Tuesday
night. Hers's long life and happiness to yon