Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-07-12
ALONG the SHORE.
Half a Thousand Wheeling Fish
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Scattered Along the River in Boat
and Hut---A Register Reporter
Interviews the Boys In
Camp.

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New Martinsyille. The number of these
camps will aggregate in the neighborhood
of one hundred and fifty. As each camp
holds from four to six occupants, 600 would
be low estimate of the number of Wheel
ing, Bellaire and Benwood men who are
piscatorisIy incliped The camps are OF
all styles and descriptions, from the
HANDSOME. COSY BOATS
of those who have surplus fund to rely
upon, to the sbanty or tent of some roliick.
ing party of young fellows, who will con-
time their rustication tlll the labor troubles
are settled and who seem, in most instances,
rather glad of the rest and leisure resulting
from q long strike. The scenery on this
portion Of the Ohio is By far the most
PICTURESQUE AND BEAUTIFUL
in the Ohio valley. The river passes
through o billy country, the lofty ranges
being heavily wooded from base to peak
The long line of hills along the route are
relieved ever and anon, by the rich bottom
lands of the choice farming districts Of
Eastern Ohio and West Virginia. Clerk
WyIe, formerly in charge of the Office Of the
Telegram, has since the substitution Of the
Elaine as the low water packet had COM
msnd of the latter vessel. As the boat
hove in sight of the Wegee Coal Works,
q hail was sent in from clump of bushes
two hundred yards above the town. As the
steamer rounded too, light boat
SHOT FROM THE SHORE,
its occupants delivering sn order to the &C.
commodsting crew for commission on the
return trip. This camp according to the
brief statement made by the oarsmen, was
composed of Bellaire fishermen. Albert
Hestherington was in command of the
party, with Chas. Rolf the second in author
ity. Midway between Wegee and Mounds
vile several other camps had apparently
Just been pitched, as no flag or structure
marked the spot. Just opposite Mounds
vile the fishing boat Nellie Hesley,"
was moored. This boat has been
constantly changing crews from time
TO time during the past
four months that she has been in service.
Her masters are apparently as tickle as the
oost, as she has canvsssei the river from
Wheeling to Ravens Rock. The present
crew consists of James Healey, captain;
smith, cook; and Messrs. Healey, Witch.
Coslow and Tom Burke, crew.
At Bakers Run, several miles below
Moundsville, few camps are located
among them one composed OF Center Wheel
ing men. Among the number recognized
on the shore were stony" Duffy and 10
yey" Meekin.
At Grsy's Landing,
THE sUNFLowER FISHING CAMP
Of Bellaire is located. The boys occupy well
appointed tents, so snugly arranged as to
completely shelter them on the widest
night. The list Of members of this out6l
is IS follows: C. Conner, Patsy Cation, c
Edmonds, Jack Tobin and Peter Gilman
Tin. The men have been down in their
quarters for nine weeks, and report fish and
game unusually plenty. A sixty pound buf
falo of last week catch was the first finny
miracle impressed upon the reporter mem
DRY at this camp.
Just below McMillan's Landing, at the
mouth ofthe BE stream Butter run, the Lily
fishing club, of Bellsire, is located. This
club is limited in numbers, there only being
three members all told, as follows: George
Crogan, Henry Bstsch and VIM. Hanes
The men have built durable shanty. which
they have made their home for ffteeI
weeks, subsisting mainly on the fish which
they caught.
The Seidler fishing club is located at
GENE CREsAP's LANDING,
Just opposite Csptina. the party includes
the Messrs. Skaters, and Mr. Mcclellan, o.
Wheeling, in addition to large number o.
other gentlemen. Several of the members
have taken their wives and families with
them, and are boarding at farm house OIL
the opposite of the river from the camp. The
party is provided with large double-lined,
drop tent, which will accommodate amoder
ate sized circus. The outside Of the camp
is tastefully arranged with gravel walks
enclosed by q neat paling fence
giving . snug, homeike Gil
to the scene. The camp is situated IL
one of the most beautiful locations on the
river for scenery, shade, etc.
At the head of Fish Creek Island the Bull
Frog Fishing Club are encampted. Col
John McCracken has assumed command
over genial coterie Of friends who are hav,
ing the
JoLLIEsT OF PICNICs.
The gallant Colonels best friends woulc
not recognize him if they were to see him
handling John boat, rugged out in hick
osy shirt and overalls and minus shoes and
stockings. The Colonel extends an invita-
ZION to his innumersble friends to visit him,
but wishes it distinctly understood that no
dudes need apply, as clean collar is not in
vogue in this particular camp.
Just below this outfit lies the Storm Fish
ing Club, composed oil a gay crew of South
Siders, who are enjoying life toits fullest ex
tent. On the opposite eide Of the river the
Eclipse Fishing Club has erected its colors
The gentlemen occnpy q solid and comfort
ably arranged boat house with an abund
srce of liquid accompaniment to flavor
the huge trophies OF the inny tribe
they daily capture. The membership roll
includes VIM. Phipps, John Rogers, Ed
Day, and Ed Brues-a quartette OF popular
Wheeling youths.
The Brunswick fishing club occupies QUO
Of the best appointed outfits on the river
Tbc; large and commodious boat house Is
anchored at the foot OF
FISH CREEK ISLAND.
Those on board are Peter Wetzberger, cap
tain; John Haberstick, first cook; A. SnY
der, second cook; and Frank Walters anc
! I. Myers, deck hands.
The Blinker bost house lies just below
the Brunswickers and is snug, S>nsY little
structure. Captain Ben Schiller has com
mand Of the following gallant crew, who
never shirk their liquor: John Schmidt
Doweer Smith, Peter Beck, and D. Rhein
acker.
The Niagara fishing camp lies on the in
eide of the Island on what is known as the
Biddle Snsgs. This party is well equipped
and prepared to stay all winter, unless the
labor troubles are settled Captain, VIM.
Klevis; Ed Heller, cook; and George De
bold and Ed Deiler comprise the entire
psrty.
The High Rollers fishing camp is neat