Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-04-12
THROUGH THE STATE,

The Red Men are again at work in Jack
son county. The victim Of their last at
tack, which occurred on Saturday last, was
Frank Archer, the man whom they so bru'
tally beat few weeks ago On Saturday
night, as Archer was walking along the
highway, be was fired upon by five or six
men. One o. the shots took effect in his
right hip. making n serious wound. The
SHOOTING occurred near William Ggandin's
house. aud attracted by the firing they ran
TO ArrLCr's rescue. 4 card bearing the
sign Of the Rcd Men was found near the
spot.
David Richardson, living in Warrington,
while entering the CASTOR Coal Mines at
FairnoLt to see the mine boss on business
met bis death a. very singular manner.
lie was riding into the mine in a coal car
md was STOPPING in the bottom to prevent
lis head from striking against the root OF
the mine 4 sudden jerk Of theicar threw
the man backward, his head striking against
the tailgate with such force as TO break his
neck. He died instantly.
Raleigh Index: A Real Estate monthly
devoted to the resources and advantages Of
Raleigh, Mercer, Fayette, Summers, Wy
oming and Mcdowell counties will be pub
l:shed at this place by Joint stock com
pany, the first number TO appear in May
next. No pains will be spared by the un.
dertahcrs OF the enterprise TO furnish all the
information sought as TO products, timber,
ccal, climate. and everything else desired to
be y own ~ persons wishing TO locate in
his E'6erodo Of the United States. This
t,uirory hing as it does within few miles
from he capitol Of the State, affords ad
yantars 10 rerso seeking homes and for.
tur,F, ur'qLa.ed my where in the world.
lie Huntington Advertiser says: Tues
day evening, about { O'Clock, Thomas
kCCs,r. Of Wayre county, being intoxicated,
rcie dCgu tn {. a .. railroad track be-
'ow T., CITY limits and meeting The passen-
ger 'rain, was struck by the engine and
Limsc! and horse 10Th killed. The horse
was badly bruised up, but keeser was not
margled. The only sign Of the shock tha.
killed him was small bruised place on the
side Of his head just back Of his ear. Two
bottles Of liquor were found in his pockets
lie was a man Of rather genial aud pleasant
character, but drank oyermuch now and
then. Esq. Taylor held an inquest on the
body ard the Jury found a verdict in accord.
ance with the facts stated. No blame was
attached to the railway officials.
\ destructive fire at Cereio last Tues.
DAY night at eleven o'clock, consumed a
two story frame building belonging to
Wiley 4 Napier. The first story was oc-
cupicG by them with groceries The second
story vas occupied by McDougal 4 Wright
as q rollcr.ska,ing rink The skates we're
all lost, upon which there was no insurance.
Wiley & Napier carried a policy of s 1000
on building and stock, which will fully
cover their loss. There are various theories
as to the origin Of the fire. but the opinion
largely prevails that it was incendiary.
Annie Sutton. who was confined in Jail
here walked of last Friday evening after
supper 1t is becoming common occur.
renee for prisoners to walk away from our
Jail We are afraid the discipline is 10,
rigid enough.-West Virginia Argus.
The prospect Of railroad bling built be,
tween this place and Alpine Station, is very
promising. Let the work go on. This en-.
enterprise will bring others wiki il, such as
giaes works, grist mill, &c. Property vi
increase in value, Ourtown will soon double
its size, and all willing hands will find some
thing to dO-MOrgsu Mercury.
Boring for gas AZ Mo-gautown is TEN
rorariy suspended The WELLS nov down
! $50 feet. Some gas WAS found bat n9.
enough to heat and light the town, which
YVES The object Of the boring. 1t i Intended
to 60 down $50 feet further. The COM
Tany prosecuting the enterprise is in luck,
however. heavy stream Of soft water
which from the position Of the well can De
piped throughout the town, and give the
Place q good and much needed water sup
ply, will yield The company a handsome re
turn.
Richie county has another peculiar case.
Mr.. Benjamin F. Russell, VITO lives near
CORVALLIS was married on the llth day o!
March. $50, TO Nary T. Parks, a girl Of
sweet sixteen, seemingly modest aud rn'ir,
ing. On the 2ith of the same March a
child WAS born to Mary which lived few
hours Mr.. Russell Was ast0njshei, tax N
Ly surprise as it were. aud Immediately on
becoming Informed Of The state Of si,i:s, 0;
the existence OF which be claims h: 4, !
not possess the slightest previous kro Rlalge
took his hat aud left Ga Monday, b. ais
attorney, p. " Morrs, he be-aa 2-oc neI
ings for divorce Al this seems Ike trag
cling With unusual speed; bat this is fast
age.