Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-07-29
MARTINS FERRY,

Work. and Chss Bowers.
MARTINS FERRY.
The need of a few public fountains where
horses may be watered has become ap-
parent 70 our trustees and the many peo-
pie who come to this city every week from
the country. Our city has Der water sys-
tenn in very nice working order, and the
CITY Council might at Q very light expense
erect a few public fountains or even
wooden troughs OF different places through
out the town. Half q dozen Of these
troughs distributed with judgment would
supply the wants of the poor beasts very
nj bly,.
truck wagons yesterday, but the demand
was very light aud the prices correspond
ingly low.
mills and factories more forcibly than the
farmers and gardeners. When the facto-
ries are in operation, their production
ssNs, and when they are closed 1t has tc
he hauled home, or sold Mt a sacrifice to be
finally lost by the grocers and green truck
men.
At the Lsughlin mill the repairing goes
on as rapidly as possible and work will Ok
resumed at the ca lieet possible day
Nearly all the men who have been speed
ing n few weeks in the woods in camp
have returned, and are anxiouely awaiting
an opportuniiy to 90 to work again.
The Standard Mill, which signed the ecaIt
on Wednesday last, viii DO on full to-mor'
row morning.
Ross Mitchell's new housein the Walnut
Grove, on the line of Fourth street extend
ed, Is nearing completion. Ross will have
one of the incest and most convenient
houses IN the town when flushed. Every
one who has looked at ii admires the ar
yangement and general style of the build
ing. ;.
james L Digau, of Barley, Ohio, il
the guest of friends in this city.
James Brown returned yesterday from
Marietta where attended the CeDtennia
celebration.
Mrs. Eliza Belle, wife of Richard M.
Veazy, died at her home in the Orchard at
8 a. m. q Friday. Mrs. Veazy's demise
was caused by Hines s~uperinduced by the
birth of her fret child. Mrs. Weary was
formerly Miss Belle Woods and hiss been
known and respected from childhood In
this vicinity. The remains will be In
TERED in Weeks cemetery at 3 o'clock TO-
day. Funeisl private.
The hay crop this season has been very
light, and prices are already taking a turn
upward.
james A. Dickson will visit his family
at Chatauqua this week.
The Industry Building Association,
Office on Hanover street, near Filth has
quite q large amount of money to sell this
month. Saturday evening next Is eale
night, and q great bargain awaits inves.
tors. The premium will be very low, and
all persons needing money should call.
7. W. Shreve, Secretary.
Joseph Medill has returned from an ex'
tended business trip through Pennrylsa-
MIA.
r II. Cochran and ". A. Lynch, of New
York, and Col. Bissell, Of Boston, passed
through this city yesterday, to drive e
a part of the line Of the South Pennsyl,
vania and Ohio Railroad.
The Mingc base ball club which Yves to
have come down to play with the Red
Stockings, failed to show up for some req
son yesterday afternoon.
A child named Ginger died ut its home
in Clark's addition yesterday, and will d.
buried at 9 p. m. to-day.
Misses Anna Jump and Hattie McWil'
Hams spent yesterday afternoon in Bel
laire.
Mrs. Theodore Snodgrsss is in Mingt
visiting relatives.
Morris Cope and wife were in this city
yesterday.
A. nj. Shipman Is on the sick list. Ht
is troubled with psoriasis.
Miss Wells, of Brooke county, w. Va,
is the guest Of Mre. Harry Wetherald.
Charley Coneley, of Mt. Pleasant, wa
in the city yesterday.
Mrs. II. Floto is in Steubenville visiting
friends.
Mrs. j. B. Gillespie is in Steubenville.
The explosions of the rock blasting in
progress at the new Wheeling reservoir,
created some alarm in this city yesterday,
Rev. w. W. Wier, formerly of the u. p,
Church of this city, will fill Rev. Pringle'i
pulpit in ut. Pleasant to-day.
Alex. Humphreville, of Mt. Pleasant,
was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Martin are the
guests of friends in this city.
A number Of our young people are form
ing q lawn tennis club.
The c., L. & W. r. r. will have trains
running through to st. Clairsville on
schedule time tomorrow.
Prof @. r. Shreve has opened his insur.
ance office on Hanover street next to Hotel
May wood.
Will A. Miller will open the Lafayette
Opera House on September 25 with Al G.
Fields Operatic Minstrels. Hehas Hearts
of Oak, Cold Day, Rag Baby and q dozen
or more other first class shows dated.
A few days ago, in speaking Of the I'D.
dition to the Standard Mills, it was Incl
dentally stated that the foundations were
waiting for the engines from L. Spence's
shops. Mr.. Spence wishes ii stated that
the engines have not been touched during
the past two months because the founds-
tions were not done. He says they are IS
nearly completed as is possible before they
are placed in position o the foundation.
Manager Withnald informed your re-
porter yesterday that the Laughlin mill
will resume on August 18th.
Mrs. B. F. Brady and daughter, Bessie,
will return from Cincinnati tomorrow.
A dog fight, corner Fourth and Han
over streets, created considerable excite
ment last evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Wetherald return.
ed yesterday from q two weeks visit In
Brooke county, W. We.
Those who attended the Ferresters II
cursion to Cleveland, returned yesterday.
Ed. Humpbreville has resumed his posi-.
ton in his brothers store, after q weeks
vacation.
Mrs. John p. haywood returned yester-
day from Mt. Pleasant.
Mr.. w. F. Duff returned yesterday
from Indiana where he has been selling
books.
Mr. r. A. 9cott of Morning View yas In