Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-05-16

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departments to-day.
A BRANCH of the Salvation Army has been
established in Fulton.
TIE steamer Louis A. Sheriey passed up
yesterday heavily laden.
DAVID ASH, the clothier, is well sdver-
tised along the Ohio river.
TO-DAY is the anniversary Of the birth of
VIM. Henry Seward in 1901.
No BUSINESS of importance was trans
acted In the Circuit Court yesterday.
A GANG Of men were at work on the
PeWiky track, north Of the depot, yester
day.
The Brilliant mill will resume operations
on Monday next and viii manufacture iron
nails.
The Ellen Launder, who was arrested the
other day for fighting, is not Mrs. Chas.
Launder.
LIZZIE CLIFFORD was placed in the cooler
last night for appearing on the streets in
toxicated.
A PRIVATE party will be held this evening
at the Island rink which promises to be an
enjoyable affair.
A FULL length crsyon Of Mr.. Oscar
Seeley's little daughter BY artist John W.
MSles, is on exhibition at Ncolfs.
The Bellaire mill has shut down in all de-
partments with the exception Of the blast
furnace, which will run on for awhile.
BrRKETr and party will not go to Steu-
benyille on the Andes on Monday next as
the race in that city has been declared Oh.
The Alhsmbra rink band serensded Mr..
John Ray, of the South End on Wednesday
evening and were treated to an elegant
time.
The Wheeling Light Guards had aspleu-
did practice drill al the Alhambra Palace
rink last night The boys will get there
sure.
The new faces for the Capitol clock have
arrived, and as soon as the metal frames
for the glass have been completed they will
be put in position.
The excursion to Steubenville on the
Andes next Monday night is a private affair,
and no one will be taken any place on the
boat except the invited guests.
Mr.. MARTIN THORNTON, always ready to
aid the needy and destitute, has very kindly
furnished, at his Own expense, room Tor
well known and aged lady Of this city.
Mrs. NANCY MILLER died al her residence
near Sistersyille, Wednesday, and was
buried yesterday, aged So years. She was
the grandmother OF Ephrian aud Barney
" Wells, OF SlsteIsyllle.
SPLENDID portraits OF Mr.. aud Mrs. Vim.
Il. Woodward, Of Wheeling, Alabama, for
uer residents of this city, are to o. saan az
Nichols, the banGiwork OF Geo. ". Storm.
Esq, in tree hand crsyon.
4 HruEEE Of legal lights are carrying 90
u discussion as to whether .or not the Water
Board, under the city ordinances, can shut
Of the water from a delinquent who is pc
cuhisriiy unable to pay bis rent.
Tbs Board of County Commissioners has
advertised for proposals for furnishing coal
for one year, collins for two years and medi-
cine for one year, the last being for the north
and south side of the creek separately.
The Fulton NJ. z. Church revival is still
in progress, and great good is being accom-
plished. There will be preparatory meet.
Ing this erenipg, and to morrow there will
be services at 1870 a. m, and communion
services in the evening.
The Andes has been chartered by a
couple of society young gentlemen OF thus
city for an excursion up the river on Monday
next which promises to be a most delightful
affair. None but invited guests will be al
lowed on board of the steamer.
TOMORROW morning party of twenty
FIVE wheelmen will start from this city for
an all days run into the country out the
National pike toward Washington. All
wheelmen are invited to Join. They will be
met by a number OF the Washington, Pa,
Bicycle Club.
Tbs friends of Chas Scarbough are not
satisfied with the result of the button.hole
bouquet at the ALEXANDRA rink. They think
be ought to have the prize for wearing the
largest bouquet. 1t is useless to make
complaints now, as the decision of the
Judges settled the matter,
IT has been suggested that the attention
of the Committee on Real Estate be called
to the fact that some provision should be
made for residence for Lieut.. johnson, Of
the police force, within the precinct of the
new city hall. The city for many years has
provided the second best man on the force
with a domicile, and the Lieutenant, his
friends claim, should not be neglected under
the new order Of things
The Committee on Streets, Alleys and
Grades met at the city building last night.
The committee instructed the City Solicitor
to institute condemnation proceedings
against the owners Of the ground on Nc
Culloch street who encroach upon the siie
walk, aud referred the petition Of I'm merit
Bros. back to CouL Gil, the Board OF Public
Works refusing to give the committee any
information regarding the contracts tor
curbing
THE Alhambra Palace rink was crowded
last night by the best society people Of
Wheelirg. Bellaire, Bridgeport, Krk~ood
and .E,naville. The grand march was the
finest seen in this section Of country, fifty
three couples taking part, and they com
prised the most accomplished skaters Of
their respective towns. Miss Dee Little and
Harry Sturm of this city led the march in
superb style. The visitors expressed them
selves as highly delighted with our boss
big rink. The music last night was fine
and the subject OF many compliments.