Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-02-17
BRIOaEPORT,

"a Sunday evening Mrs. william De
bulah became insane and will probably
have to be taken to the asylum. Mrs
Debulahs case is very sad one, as bel
insanity has been brought on by the con
tinued debauchery Of her two soma, who
are both young men under tWenty.one
years Of age Mr.. VIM Debulsh, the
husband of the unfortunate woman, said
yesterday that his boys, who formerly
worked at the LaBelle glass works, had
gone from bad to worse till they were
almost continual inmates of some prison
| This so worried their mother that her
. mental stamina at last succuubed to the
great pressure brought upon it and lett lhe
helpless maniac.
Our town 10 to have q new industry in
the shape of an artificial gas producing
plant. The new enterprise will be located
on the ground of the c., L. & W. r. R.
Co, Immediately back Of the section
mems house, in the yard near the freight
depot. The projectors are A. j. Bsggs
and Superintendent Dillon, of the Wheeling
Gas Works, The idea is to use the waste
coal and very fine uusalesble slack from
the coal miues along the railroad and pro-
duce gas for heating purposes. The
subscribers to the new enterprise are the
wealthy properly holders in kirkwood and
other parts Of town and all others who may
feel disposed to assist the new venture
with trial Of its merits Mr.. Dillon is
now in the East purchasing the necessary
machinery, aud workmen are engaged in
building the permanent part Of the struc.
ture
Joseph Brown, a citizen of Flushing,
was in town making arrangements for the
recovery OF gold watch which was stolen
from bis home last wes& and which was
found in Wheeling pawn shop. The
thief, a scsmp, was given away by one Of
his pals, who is now in New Philadelphia
Cottage prayer meeting vac held last
evening a. The residence OF Mr. William
Alexander, in Kirkwood. Thi1 morning
az 1870 mems prayer meeting will be
held in the Presbyterian church, women's
meeting at 23O p. m, young ladies meet.
ing at 1870 and the regular prayer meeting
q. 40. There will be regular preaching
services Oh Thursday and Friday nights
4 7-yeavo.d son Of NJ. Thomas Savage
died at his home in Kirkgood on Monday
night The funeral takes place to-day, the
remains being inferred in a cemetery near
Cleveland
Mr.. Thomas Brooks, who was hurt in
Doc McConnaughy's coal bank few weeks
ago, Is reported somewhat better. The
miners are raising money to deirsv his ex.
pGuses While suffering from the injury.
In few days R. C Robinson leaves for
Florada TO spend few months in hope of
his health. He will be accom-
panied by Mr.. John Watt, of Bellaire.
Messr', Waterman end piekey have sued
Mr.. Ale&Glder Martin TOR q quit title 10
piece Of land to which they have a legal
title end in which Mr Martin claims an
interest adverse.
Charles Barnhill Returned from G visit
1 1;it ne G., L. & ". yesterday.
R. j. Alexander Vas in ST. Ciairsville
yesterday on business.
Quite o number OF our boys we're over to
see Etie Ellsler last night.
D. B. Stopher does not make his regular
trips this week.
James Smith, who has been quite il
several days, is conyalescent.
The Pennsylvania coke strike is having
An effect on our town. Woodcock's foun.
dry has been closed down for more than q
week for want OF fuel
The Ohio Valley glass works are on full |
and ere making good time.
Lewis Cook, Sr., VAS in town yesterday
IN business.
Mr. Roedelheim, of Plttsburg, called on
,ur druggists Yesterday
Will Hanlon returned from the TuCcsra.
vas mines yesterday, where be has been
urveying,
Officer Adam Meister went up to the
oal works yesterday afternoon armed with
warrant for the arrest of Lon Easton for
ssault and battery.
Miss Kochendoefer, Of Newark, O, is
be guest Of his sister, Mrs. Joe Bsggs.
J. L. Bowels, of the firm of Strong.
Obj i Co., Of Cleveland, was in town yes.
.rdsy.
Mr.. F. P. Woodmansee wss in Steuben.
lille on business
Frank Malby is again able to be out
fter severe spell Of typhoid fever.
Joseph Taylor is still confined 10 MS
ONE with rheumatism.
Yesterday Charles Cook received q con.
letter from General Warner,
zpressing sincere regard for the Young
an and hope that success awaits him.
The authorities have requested Gov.
oraker to grant requisition to bring
AIRY n Smith 10 this place fOr TRIAL ior
.stsrdy.
Yesterday was payday at the Wheeling
eek mines.
There is quite lively revival in pro-
ess at the Kirkwood Baptist Church.
BEAD John Harrington / Co. g Carpet
d Curtain advertisement, and better
II, 20 to the store ard sea what they are
sring, and the low prices at which they
} selling to the people Of Wheeling and
inity Carpsta and CuTtAins-28 6A..'