Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-05-11

could tell where the fire was, and before IL
was found it had time to cause large con-
! fiagration. We think it would be sanctioned
bv every good citizen if Council would take
steps in regard to this work. Also 1t is re-
quested by the Chief of the Fire Depart
ment to telephone the location OF fires 10
Ong's drug store, so that he can inform the
different companies Immediately, and no
mistakes will be made.
The fire department of this city is re
quested to meet next Tuesday evening, at
/ 80 o'clock, at Lafayette Hall, when they
will elect an Assistant Chief, Secretary,
&c, and also make final preparations for
the parade on Decoration Day.
George w. Billman, who has been the
guest of his brother-in-law, L. j. Thomas,
has returned to his home.
There is some talk of q petition being
circulated next week among the people OF
IEtnayille for signers. The purpose of
this petition is to annex Etnaville TO Mar
tins Ferry, making it the Fourth ward Oh
this city, so that they will receive the ben
eft of our water system, &c. Now neigh
bors don't neglect this. Get upa petition
Yourself and see how many signers you
can get. for il is for your own good. Don't
wait for some one else TO start 1t, but go TO
work Immediately and start the ball
rolling.
The Secretary of the water works says
that there are more takers OF water ON the
new line that is being laid, according to the
length, than there were before.
Mrs. Joseph Medill has returned to the
CITY after visit with friends in the coun-
| try.
The blasting of the Salamander is caus-
ing a great deal of complaint. A large
piece flew through the air, yesterday morn,
ing after one of the blasts, and was picked
up nearly three squares away.
One of the parties connected with the
cutting ARRAY night before last was fined
s. cost for disorderly conduct, etc.
We are requested to say that James
I.enard. Jr., who was cut in the ARRAY
Friday night, was not drinking; also that
it did not occur in Barney McCann's sa-
LOOM but out on the pavement.
John Roberts has just received an eie-
CANT new rig from Columbus. It's dancy'
A new switch that will accommodate ten
cars is being put in by the G., l.. ~ w. Il.
Il. at Mears' keg factory.
For Sale-Two lots on Elm street, below
Schreve homestead. Address James r.
Dolan, Benwood, w. Va.
There was skating at the rink last night.
1t is the opinion of great many people
of this city that it is unjust TO tax the Opera
House for shows the amount the city
claims as it has always been hard to get
amusements of any kind here without loss
of money, and the management ought to be
encouraged by reducing the sum asked.
w. NJ Ong, of Steubenville, has returned
home after a short stay here.
The teachers were examined to-day.
Miss Jennie Henderson, of the Hanover
Hotel, was called home, to Eairview, Ohio,
by telegram, announcing the serious illness
of her mother.
The Fern Leaf Dramatic Club will pre-
sent the western drama entitled Border
Land, in the near future, for the beneht OF
the striking carpenters.
W.R. Radcliffe is home after trip to In
dianapolis, Ind.
p. Dougherty has got the largest con
signment of wall paper. Give him call. y
The Rev. j. Birmingham, OF ST. Luxe
Church, on the Island, will hold services
at the Episcopal Church to-day at 3 o'clock
p. m.