Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-25
MARTINS FERRY.

There have been quite number Of promi-
nent citizens spoke TO us of late in regard
to the bad treatment the American flag
which was presented to the Central School
by the American Mechanics. They say it
is left out in all kinds Of weather: has al
ready several holes in il and will be but a
short time until it is in ribbons or shreds.
There should certainly be some patriotism
among our school board and better care
taken OF gift, especially our National
flag.
Surveyors We're at work on Fourth street
to establish the Donovan property line
yesterday, and informed us that their line
took in about one-half of Fourth street near
the Hoyh property. Their line runs from
the house at the top of the grade Oh Fourth
street on the west side in direct line to
the corner of Hoyh's fence.
''Casey's Troubles" or "Old Jonathan
Cobwign at the Opera House tomorrow
night. This troupe comes well recommend
ed, and no doubt will be well patronized.
The managers, Northwood & Connelley,
ore =" IN """0"ntnlnted ~ securing this
play
The work of paving Fourth street is
progressing nicely Contractor G. G. Coch-
ran is laying nice smooth job out of ex-
cellent brick, the best that has been used
in any of our street paving.
There will be union services of all the
churches ut the Presbyterian churches.
Rev. Charles O'Mera, of the Episcopal
church, will preach the sermon.
Mr.. Reese Watkins, Sr., and wife have
returned from Cleveland, where they were
attending the funeral of Mr. Watkins
brother-in-law.
There is a scheme on foot to try and get
the people of Peas township to vote for a
pike from Burlington to the jefferson
county line.
Lewis Schelhe's new residence on Fifth
street is about completed Lewis will have
about as fine home as any one in our city.
The New York symphony Club Friday
night. Reserved seats for sale at Ong'S
drug store at one o'clock to-day.
Mrs. Brindley will be up before the Pro
bate Judge tomorrow morning. About
ten witnesses will so from here.
Scipio Il Simpson will open barber
shop in the McMechen building across
from the Sherman House.
Nimrod Greninger. roller on No. 3 in the
Standard Mill, is off on account of being
slightly indisposed.
General Secretary of the Y. NJ c. a,
Ed. =. Haughton, is visiting his mother at
East Liverpool
T. b. Kelly, OF Toronto, and o. s. Solo
mon, of Celino, o., are registered at the
haywood
a good bit of interest is taken in the foot
race between PaXOu and Edwards on next
Saturday.
Mrs John p haywood was in Mt.
Pleasant, her old home, visiting friends
yesterday.
Mrs. George W. McCleary and family
We're in the city yesterday, the guests of
relatives.
Miss Carrie Cattell. of Mount Pleasant,
was in the city yesterday, the guest of
friends.
Judge Mansfield, of Steubenville, o.,
was in the city yesterday, the guest of
friends.
The Board of Education met last even
ing and transacted the usual routine bust
ness.
mir. VIM. Beck has just received beau
tiful silver cornet OF the Foote make.
Joe Field of the Standard Mil, if off;
threatened with typhoid fever.
\. w. He'll is in Noble county for the
purpose Of purchasing horses.
Alex. Inns new building on Hanover
street is nearing completion.
Ham Woods is able to be at work again
after severe sick spell.
Mrs. Orr, of Columbus, is the guest of
Miss Jennie Henderson.
Harry Summerhill, of Canonsburg, Pa.
is here among friends.
John McMechen, of St Clairsville, was
here yesterday.
Gus Ebert, of Mount Pleasant, is in
town.
George Ralston is in Pittsburg on bus
mess.