Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-28

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tional matter relative to wild man or
nondescript animal that has been APP
pearing at intervals to the residents OF
Mead and Smith townships. in the neigh
borhood of Jacobsburg, and always I'M
der cover of darkness.
The Iatelligenccr published quite an
extensive article yesterday about the
"What Is TIP" giving Mr.. Henry Mem,
a well known farmer. as authority lor
lot of sensational nonsense that mas no
truth In 1t whatever. According TO the
IrtelIiqencer the strange beast has grown
more audacious than formerly, at times
attacking people in lonely places mat
paper says Mr.. Neff had lively expert
ence with the monstrosity, and barely
escaped vengeance at the hands Oh tne
monster.
Mr.. Henry Neff was seen yesterday,
and was surprised at the publication OF
such stuff. He says he knows nothing
of the crnature, and has heard OF 1t
only through the newspapers. The IN
telliQencer speaks Of the appearance OF
the beast at Mr.. Neff's home; OF the
loud, shrill and blood curdling yell OF
the animal as it passed up the pathway
in the garden, and OF the chase given
the what is it" by Mr.. Neff and farm
hand. The gentleman spoken OF above
says he did have an unusual experience
with a woman who lives about half
mile from his home few days since.
The woman called at his house; there
was row of small proportions, ana
then the frail creature was led to the
gate and told to depart. Chalmer Trim
Bile and one or two others from the
vicinity of Jacobsburg were inter-
viewed yesterday, but none OF them were
aware Of the connection said TO De ex-
listing so near at home.
The silly story has its origination
nearly at the same place as that which
the InteLliqencer published some months
since In reference to the Italian WORK
men on the Ohio Valley railroad. The
newspaper liar at that time insisted
that the dagos were preparing for war
and were drilling so as to be In shape
for business.
The energetic newspaper correspond
emit should have his imagination curoed
somewhat or he will ruin the reputation
Of the InteIltgencer for veracity.
The Bellaire Window Glass Works,
the oldest in this part of Ohio, was the
first to erect q second furnace, and on
that score may be fairly called the twin
! glass works. There is another sense In
which it is establishing a record In that
| direction. About sixteen months ago
the wife of Joseph Camp, blower In
the Bellaire, presented her husband with
twin babies. About four months later
the wife of William Kaltenbach, cut
ter. served her husband similarly, and
now comes Mrs. Frank Fralinger, who
Wednesday surprised her husband, who
is a window glass blower in the Bell
aire, with pair of bouncing babies. 1t
begins to look as If everything about
the affair was running on the twin
principle.-Tribulle.
The second charge against VIM. Brad
ford was manslaughter, on which he
waived a preliminary hearing and was
bound over to court In the sum of 80, 900.
Bail was furnished by Mrs. Lucinda
Bradford and the culprit, and Bradford
is at liberty again.
The County Commissioners expect to
have a proposition from council rela-
tive to the location of work-house
here. Council looked for proposition
from the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. was
forthcoming and nothing was done.
A good sized piece of Stag that was
-IrUuU SUeps VI d residence on Noble
street nearly quarter OF mile away.
Had the piece dropped on human being
it would have been death blow.
Robert Dorrah cut his hand with a
big knife and then tainted from loss OF
blood. AS he fell he struck stone
and cut his face painfully.
Councilman Reed moved his shoe
store yesterday to Alliance. Mr.. Reed
has served many years in Council and
has been a good citizen.
The Natural Gas Company has been
looking after leak on Noble Street. A
good stretch Of paved street has been
torn up.
Miss Maud Nicholson has been ten
dered a school at Mt. Vernon and will
leave for that place in few days.
The Second and Third ward reels and
the hook and ladder truck had lively
race to supposed fire yesterday.
John Burke will open store in lower
town. John will also be policeman at
the Elysian Theatre this winter.
There was meeting OF the fire de-
partment last night to arrange about
the races on September 5th.
A gang Of Austrians, who have been
working on the Ohio Valley Railroad,
left town yesterday.
David Crafty, secretary of Crafty &
Baker window glass works, of Findlay,
is in the city.
Some of our people will attend the
prohibition convention at st. Clairsville
to-day.
The suggestion that the monument be
cleaned up before the reunion is good
one.
Superintendent Jones, of the public
schools, has returned to the city.
Mrs. VIM. Elliott, of the Fifth ward,
is suffering from burned hand.
D. McCloy has moved his grocery into
A. Rinker's old stand.
McGraw, the painter, is identifying
the Manchester House.
The funeral of Sarah Jewell will take
place this afternoon.
Hon. L. Danford will make an address
here September II.
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