Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-05-03
sTEUBsNVlLlE GOSSIP.
Political and Otherwiss-What Steubeu-
vile Is Doing.

S"eciGi 10 the Suadsy Register
SIE,nENYILLE, May 1.-The time draws
mig L Tor The Republican primaries, which
takes Place May %, for the nomination Of
ccuuty cthcers. There are a large number
Of Candidates in the field for the different
Offices and the contest promises to be very
interesting one. There are but two candi-
dates for the State Senate, Thomas B.
Coulter, a prominent lawyer Of this city, and
D. L. White, of Wintersville, this county.
Mr.. Coulter was candidate for Congress
before the last two Republican convention.
Hon. Benz Linduif the present representa-
tive in the Legislature, is candidate
for denomination. Alexander Harvey, who
was, at the last spring election elected to
the City Council over ex-MaYor Marion,
has announced his name for Representa-
tive He was Linduff opponent two years
ago. and made splendid run.
John Bray, the present incumbent Of the
Treasurer's Office, has nc opposition. The
fight for Sheriff will be bitter one there
being DO less than seven candidates. John
G. Buns, a we'll known horseman of this
city, probably has the lead, and has the
support of the solid Republicans of this
city. Vim. B. Shane, OF Smithfeld town.
ship, ID. A. Moreland, of Island Creek
township, and Capt. George c.. Porter are
the men who are going to make the fight
on their war records, while J. J. Kirk aud
VIM Kerr, claim they are the only eft"
men for the Office, and claim their election
beyond doubt.
One night last week couple Of alledged
men who make the "Old Home their head
quarters and play Bismarck" for the
drinks, got into an alteration with the bar
keeper over paving for the drinks and the
tar.tendsr and the proprietor of the saloon
took hold Of one ofthem and was in the act
of eiectiEg him when the other dude
Jumped up and made things lively all
around.
The German Turnverein Society enter
taired their friends Fridap night a. their
hall with an entertainment and dance, and
all in attendance pronounce an ENJOYABLE
time.
DuliHg the past two weehS a couple Of
young men took a mysterious leave Of
town and Dame Rumor says before summer
opens in full bloom hall dozen more will
take the same course.
The six hours contest on skates between
Will Pcrer and Andrew FOrsYthe, for 500
o eide, took place at the South Side rink
Thursday night and was won by Forsy,he
by four laps. The gentry say they will
have TO give up roller skating or else quit
eating.
Progressive euchre parties are all the
rage in this city.
Weeks Theatre Comique will close next
Saturday, May 9th, for an indefnate period.
Mr.. Weeks many friends will be sorry to
learn Of This, as it was number one place
Of amusement.
Steubeuyille has turned out professional
colored skater Bob Jacobs He gave
an entertainment at the Wigwam rink
last Monday night, and will work the cir
cult in short time.
The last and deciding heat for the da.
mond medal took place last Monday be-
tween Jake Thompson and viii Henke,
and was Won By the former very easily.
Cards are cut for the wedding Of Mr..
! Ross McClesry. prominent young lawyer
of this city and Miss Mamie Sharp, daugh'
Ter Of Sheriff Sharp.
Mr.. George Bilderbach, of New York, is
In the city Visiting her sister, Mrs. George
Harden.
Dave johnson left this morning for Cheat
rver, where he expects to spend a couple OF
weeks fishing. Dave has always been very
successful. and he expects something big on
his return.
Miss Logan, of West Virginia, is visiting
friends in this city.
Edward Tate Esq, formerly conductor
of the P. W. & Ky r. R. is visiting friends
in this city.
Mr.. Kirk Shearer, who has been in St.
Louis for some time, returned home Fri
day.