Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-22
MARTINS FERRY.


The marriage OF Mr.. Ben Perry and
Miss Cora Linn will take place tO-mOr-
row evening, at the home OF the bride
on Hanover street. The reception that
was to be rendered the bridal party will
be postponed on account Of the serious
illness Of Mr.. Alex. Linn, the father Of
the bride, but will be given as soon as
the health OF Mr.. Linn will permit.
The funeral services Of the late Mrs.
George Anderson were held at the fami-
IL residence yesterday afternoon, and
were conducted by Rev. l. 5. Winters
OF the NJ. Z. Church. The funeral will
leave the residence at 5 o'clock this
morning. Interment at LloydSville.
There are some changes made in the
main line of the c., L. Il w. X. r. 1t
would be a grand thing II they would
make a change in the timetable on this
end of the line, so that trains would con-
meet with trains on the main line.
Mr.. C. HaSmith has received a valua-
bic imported maStlff from the kennels
OF j. 5. Barber of Millenburg, KY, this
dog has one OF the best pedigrees OF
any of this kind In this section Of the
country.
Jack Allen has resigned his position as
manager at the Electric Plant and Is in
Chicago on business. Jim Ralston is
filling Aliens place successfully.
There are now about twelve divorce
cases entered before this term OF court
from this place and still some would try
and tell you that marriage is not a fail
ure in Martins Ferry.
The grip has gold hold CT great
many people here in town at the pres
ent time. The drugstOreS are doing a
big business in Quinine and whiskey.
The dirt is still obstructing the trav-
ell over the new bridges on the county
road on account Of the carelessnesS Of
the County Commissioner.
The property holders on Main street
are very much pleased with the work OF
MalOney Bros, the contractors, who
paved their street.
John Walters cut $50 kegs OF 2O-penny
nails last week. This is the largest
weeks work that has ever been cut in
the Laughlin mill.
William Armstrong, Of Columbus,
who was called here TO attend the
funeral Of his mother, will return home
this morning.
.1rge Maxon, the accommodating
conductor on the c. l.. & w. railroad,
is of duty on account Of sprained
back
Don't forget "Nell's Dad" at the
Opera House on the 25th aud Goth, by
the Fern Leaf Dramatic Company.
Mrs. Charles Grimes Of New Cumber-
land, Is the guest of her mother, Mrs.
Frank Williams Of Second street.
Miss Florence Atwood, Of Morgan
town, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Chas.
Morgan, Of Newland'S Addition.
Mr.. George Brashear and Miss Gertie
Cochran were married Sunday after
noon by Rev. I. ). Winters.
Luther Lewis is home to spend the
holidays. He has been attending the
Ohio State University.
Mr.. John Selby and family are visit
ing friends in West Virginia for two or
three weeks.
Miss lola Cope, of Smithield, is the
guest OF Mrs. Joseph Waters, OF Wal
nut street.
Judge briggs granted divorce from
his wife yesterday TO A. b. Gilmore, Of
this city.
President Smith of the Glassworkers
Union was in the city yesterday on bust
ness.
Charles Wood and Craig Fulton, of
Newcastle, Pa, were in the city yester-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs, Lucien Martin are the
guests Of the family Of w. IL. Wood.
John Longley, OF st. Clairsville, is
the guest Of Judge John Cochran.
Miss Lutha Frazier, Of Toronto, is
the guest OF friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs George w. CheSSell are
are on the sick list.
Shells ten pin Alley is completed ana
in running order.
Court Of Common Pleas resumed its
session yesterday.
Miss Ida ThurSton is very i'll with
pneumonia.
Thompson Kerr is home to spend
Christmas.
George Parker left for New York
yesterday.
Mrs. Dan Woods has an attack of the
grip.