Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-01-11
BENWOOD.

The factory Of the Benwood iron works
was not in operation yesterday.
The surveying for the branch of the B. L
0. r. R., which is to extend northward
from the bridge directly to Wheeling is
nearly completed. and it is understood that
work of building it will commence imme-
diately afterward.
Benwood consoles itself without a rink
since the doctors of New York decide that
roller skating is injurious.
Mrs. Wheeler and Miss Lulu Pugh, of
Martins Ferry, were guests at the residence
of Major W. Dave, one day last week.
There are myriads Of strangers to be
| seen on our streets. 1t is presumed that
they are seeking employment.
Miss Kate Harrich, an amiable young
lady of Main street, is slightly indisposed.
Mr.. Milton Eskey, of Sherrard, was in
town Friday.
Miss Means, ofGrattou, who had been the
guest of Miss Anna johnson, during the
holidays returned home in the fore part Of
the week.
The puddlers Of he forge department Of
the Benwood Iron Works ware not working
yesterday, owing TO the supply of pig metal
being exhausted.
Miss Mary White, of Wheeling, was the
guest OF Mrs. J. Barriu, last Thursday.
Miss Maggie Quinn, OF Pitsburg, is the
guest of Mrs. Jacob Altmyer.
Miss Nette Bowers, a vivacious young
adv of New Martinsville, will be the guest
Of Miss Nora Dolbehr, the latter part of the
week.
The trustees of the Benwood school, with
wise pIecaution, ordered a ladder to be at
tached to the out side of the school build
ing, by which means the roof may be easily
gained in Gaze Of ire.
The prOtracteds meeting which is being
held at the Methodist church, is largely at
tended.
A popular employe of the forge depart
ment has purchased a farm in Belmont
county, and will engage in agricultural pur-
suits.
The reduction Of the forces at the River
side steel plant was an unexpected event.
Mr.. Schaffer, Of our southern suburb, is
suffering from an attack of erysipelas.
Mrs. W. Mann, is convslescing.
Mr.. A. l.. Policy was in Moundsville
Thursday.
Miss Maggie Dare, the accomplished
daughter of Major Dare, will spend the re-
mainder of the winter in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Lindaman is the guest Of friends in
Martins Ferry.
Mrs. Baylis, Of Wheeling, was the guest Of
Mrs. W. Linsley enc day last week.
Miss Bessie briggs, q dainty little lady Of
Main street, has returned from q visit to
friends in Wood6eld.
Miss Daisy Patten, a charming young lady
ofthe Garden Spot, is a guest of the Misses
Dolbear.
The banquet and ball given By the Cleve'
land and Hendricks Club of this place, on
the Sth anniversary OF the battle oil New
Orleans, was a complete success in every
particular save one, the absence of the invited
guests, who were expected to respond TO
he various tOssts. Mr.. John D. Pendleton,
of your city, came to hand, however, &C.
cordipg to promise, and delivered and ex-
cellent and entertaining address. He pic
tured in graphic language the scenes and
Incidents connected with the great battle,
which he stated lasted but thirty minutes,
the British losing in killed over seven hun
ired. with fourteen hundred wounded, whilst
the Americans loss was only eight killed
and thirteen wounded. He concluded his
remarks by paying a glowing tribute to the
worth of the American ladies, which caused
many a pleasant smile throughout the audi
ence. The thanks of the club are due Mr..
Peudleton, and if the time ever arrives they
will be paid with interest. .
Take it all in all, it was a splendid and
really magnificent affair, and will be an an
uual recurrence, as a party of gentlemen
have organized a Jackson Democratic Club,
With membership limited to a certain num-
Der, and it is their intention to celebrate the
dar in o hecnminr manner in the future.