Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-13
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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 q few weeks ago. On Saturday
night as Archer was walking along the
highway, he was fred upon by FIVE or six
men. One of the shots took effect in his
right hip, making a serious wound. The
shooting occurred near William Grsndin's
house, and attracted by the firing they ran
to Archer's rescue. A card bearing the
sign of the Red Men wa found near the
spot.
David Richardson, living in Warrington,
while entering the CASTOR Coal Mines at
Fairmout to see the mine boss on business,
met his death in g very singular manner.
BE was riding into the mine in q coal car
and was STOPPING in the bottom to preysnt
his head from striking against the roof of
the mine. A sudden jerk of theicar threw
the man backward, his head striking against
the tail.gste with such force as to break his
neck. He died instantly.
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pany, the first number to appear IN May
next. No pains will be spared by the I'M
dertakers Of the enterprise to furnish all the
information sought as to products, timber,
coal, climate, and everything else desired to
be known by persons wishing to locate In
this Elderado of the United States. This
territory lying as it does within q few miles
from the capitol Of the State, affords ad
vantages to persons seeking homes and tor
tunes, uneoualed any where in the world.
The Huntington Advertiser says: Tues
day evening, about s O'Clock, Thoms
Keeser, of Wayne county, being intoxicated,
rode down the c. 4 o. railroad track be-
low the city limits, and, meeting the passen-
ger train, was struck by the engine and
himself and horse both killed. The horse
was badly bruised up, but Keeser was not
mangled. The only sign of the shock thai
killed him was q small bruised place on the
side of his head Just back Of his ear. Two
bottles Of liquor were found in his pockets
He was q man of rather genial aud pleasant
character, but drank overmuch now and
then. ESQ Taylor held an inquest on the
body and the jury found a verdict IN accord
ance with the facts stated. No blame was
attached to the railway officials.
A destructive FIRE at Ceredo last Tues
day night at eleven o'clock, consumed a
two-story frame building belonging to
Wiley & Napier. The first story was oc,
cuuied by them with groceries. The second
story was occupied by McDougal & Wright
"a a roIler.sksting rink. The skates were
all lost, upon which there was no insurance.
Wiley & Napier carried a policy OF St.OOO
ou building and stock, which will fully
cover their loss. There are various theories
AZ 10 the origin of the FIRE, but the opinion
largely prevails that it was i~ncendlsry. =.
Annie Sutton, who was confined IN JAIL
here. walked of last Friday evening after
supper. 1t is becoming q common occur
renee for prisoners to walk away from our
Jail. We are afraid the discipline IS not
rigid enough.-West Virginia Argus.
The prospect Of q railroad being built De-
tween this place and Alpine Station. IS very
promising. Let the work go on. thus en-
enterprise will bring others with It, such as
glass works, q grist mill, &c. Property VIII
ES~Icrease in value, ourtown will soon double
i,s size. and all willing hands will ind some
thing to do.-Morgan Mercury.
Boring for gas at Morgsntown is tenn
p~orarily suspended. The well Is o down
ESQ feet. Some gas was found. but nst
enough to heat and light the town, which
wss he object of the boring. 1t IS intended
~ 90 down $50 feet further. The com
nany prosecuting the enterprise, is in luck
EowaSpr A heavy stream Of soft water
which from the position Of the well, can De
mined throughout the town, and give the
EplSce a good and much needed water sup
ply, will yield the company a handsome re-
turn.
Ritcbie county has another peculiar case,
Mr. BENJAMIN +. Russell, who lives near
| CorDwaIis, was married on the llth day OF
March. 1885, to Mary Z. Parks, a glri OF
sUeet sixteen, seemingly modest and rehr'
inc On the 24th of the same March a
| child WAS born to Mary which lived q te"
bonrs Mr.. Russell was sstouished, taken
bv s-nrurisa as it were, and Immediately Oh
bscominv informed of the state OF ahsirs. OF
The existeuce of which he claims he do
NOT nossess the slightest previous knowledge
tooE bis hat and left. On Monday, oy MS
s,tornev. p. W. Morris, he began proceed
;nCs for a divorce. All this seems Ike traV
cling with unusual speed; but this IS q las
-sSs
Dur;nv a storm a few days ago seyera
,,laC-apb noles we're blown across the b
t;rSrs and Ohio railroad track four mile
1ast of Cumberland. Atew minutes ate
fs;gbt train came along, and before
- - checked the engine ran into tn
80 which got twisted into the wheels
maS;ng a tanGle which it took some time =
I.-a;a5tsn ont. Direct connection with tn
w. wss eut of for awhile, but pressinl
Ter vas for the time being, sent over tn
Cnmbsrland and Pennsylvania mining r.
oiop( line to Piedmont by winch me MAI
Ens WA reached. One OF the wires Woun
arouud the neck Of 9 brakeman Wnen U
min occurred and ne msde . nsrro'
e,cape from serious injury. =.
reformation from Union district, TIL
..nntv i that esgles are d~epredatng o
49, 20 AN alarming extent One powerful
- Il reported as conveying away 81
go AZ one gwoop, the properly OF A Ma
- . Son. At that rate the old man feaI
= III soon be without sheep. he says ,
10. LnoWp an eagle to carry Of q slngl
lamb or 9 pig, but never kneS one - .S;.l
hall dozen at q haul before ne 'nn
this is 9 bad eagle.
Joseph Bias, %(ccloredl enploSsa ~ ia !
NJ Brady, Esq, while at the mil OF =; !
M;rEson on Saturday, engaged in rolhu
- m TO the saw, was caught on the on
lIso tnrS lsver, thrown 20 or % feeG in Il
ID "a be deeeDded fell on the back of
: AZ bs-v;sa would have been kille