Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-02-15
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bank yesterday and witnessed the heavy
ice as it passed on its downward journey
The back water arose TO such q height
that the residents along the creek and on
the bottoms in the Second ward became
scared and hunted higher retreats. Others
not in imminent danger would have done
likewise, had not the news from above that
there was no danger OF much OF flood,
treasured them. Whenever there are indi-
cations OF big river not few Of the in.
habitants of the lower part Of the city be-
come spprehensive OF being swept away,
The food of 81 did much TO create this
fear At that time many a poor family
that might have saved their little. thinking
that the river would hardly reach their
abode before receding put of moving their
goods until it was too late, and they
were compelled TO see them float
of with the current. These same people
and all the rest who saw what negligence
done, will not be caught mapping soon
again.
Officer Vim. NJ. Meek was the second or
third individual in this vicinity who caught
q plum as it fell from the tree OF the pres
ent administration Charles Hall, who
formerly acted as express messenger on the
B, Il. 4 c., was about the first lucky con
testant, and he dropped into the appoint
ment as postal clerk on the B. * o. between
Vince ling and Sandusky almost before any
one was aware OF his being an applicant
for the position. "Mack" was one Of
trio of energetic Democrats who have been
looking for an appointment TOR some time,
and it is really matter OF some moment
to think that the hand Of distribution final
ly got around this pay The other sppi.
csHts are cheerful in the fact that the
lightning did strike and it may do 80
again.
The Indian show will be al Turner Hall
this week
The Bellaire nail works wants to begin
work hereafter at the steel works at p.
m. Sunday evening.
Our hide and pelt dealers are doing big
business at present
Miss Moliie Mcclellan is hack from a
visit with friends at Martins Ferry.
A pedestrian wants to open the Niagara
rink when it is finished.
Four prominent Young gentlemen OF
Bridgeport took in the town" yesterday in
q cab.
The stonemssons meet on Tuesday even
ing to establish uniform system Of prices
for week.
A small foundry will b. built by the
mill in connection with its blast furnace.
Miss Katie Dsrrah, who fell on the ice
and hurt herself severely, is little better.
The official board of the NJ. f. Church
held meeting on Saturday evening.
The postoffice was besieged yesterday, |
between one and Two o'clock, by an army
of small boys and girls eager for vslen
tine. They wanted to get something from
their friends p and they were not partic
ulsr whether it was chrome Of cheap
design or a fifty cent token Of love-sny.
thing would answer. A great many AoFe |
were sent away empty handed than pleased
as the volume OF business in valentines
was very light this year
The number Of pupils now taking lee
sons in our public schools ia about IS.
Below are the names OF the pupils who
will graduate this year; Flora Faupel,
Laura Free, Katie Heath Bertha Inpler,
Maggie King, Nora Klee, Nettie Kurz,
Albert Lessure, Minnie LoUghmsn, Bessie
Miller, Mary Fan dolph, Julia Sheets Clara
Theobald, Jessie Wiley.
Articles for St. Johns fair are now arrlv-
pg by every train from contributors at
distance.
The A. o II Of Beilaire will enter ain
he A. 0 Il. Of Wheeling, Benwood, Mar.
in's Ferry and Bridgeport when they come
iowp 10 the fair. 4 meeting was held yes.
erdsy to make arrangements.
Seven lndians-men aud women-at.
ended high nass at St. Johns yesterday.
They were good examples to the pale faces
If the reverence, attention and devotion
Vith which q gocd Catholic assists at
n ass.
The weekly collection in St. Johns
hurch yesterday amounted 10 $42
Excursion trains from Wheeling to Bell
ire on the B. i 0. will be run on tzo
venings after the Cs!hsdrel fair TO accom-.
nodete the Knights Of ST George and the
|. o. q returning at q convenient
our
The Sodality here secured beautiful
oil for their table at the fair which will be
ontested for BY the following little girls:
Jamie Brsnron, Alice Burk and Maud
Durnbpll.
The iremsns trumpet On exhibition at
larshall l. March attracts great attention.
lechanic's Hose Company No 3 is spoil
,g for the 6ght to begin, 50 confident are
hey of success
Father Gull has received several checks
ON outsiders to help make the bazaar q
lccess.
Mrs. Michel Csnroy's illness is pro-
ounced fatal.
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