Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-30
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Principal Myer, Of Second ward schools
who used his hand on the face of young
lady named Long, and who was compelled
10 defend himself against two lady friends
oil the chastised, may have to settle IN
court. Mr.. Myer held his own pretty well
III Tue contest. The school children en-.
loyed the encounter immensely.
young lady of the Fourth ward. while
standing IN Third ward confectionery
store, had the misfortune to lean against a
cigar lighter Her hair took fire, and had
not prompt assistance been given the young
lady would now be compelled to wear a
wig.
When natural gas consumers were care
ful the fuel was not so dear as they ex-
pected. OF late they have become careless
and the bills are climbing. or course the
meter Is blamed.
According TO Pittsburg papers, Miss
Gertie Sinram, who was married some
months ago, got very tiresome husband,
and the young lady has applied for a di-
vorce
John Roberts, formerly an old tinware
dealer IN the Fourth ward, but who is now
living in Wheeling, was in the city yester-
day. He is prospecting in his new home.
Messrs. Keyser Il Sheets, the new insu-
rance brokers, have laid out a piece of
land in lots down at ShadySide, and will
dispose of them for residence purposes.
There is talk of the "A Midnight Alarm
company playing return engagement the
first week in February. The show made
quite hit when here.
The school teachers will be little care
ful whom they chastise in the future. tits
no fun standing blows right and left from
irate friends.
Col Hunt of the Uniformed Rank, X. Of
p, of Toledo, o., was in the city last night
and inspected the uniformed rank in this
city
The Gravel Hill Reading Club had Il
pleasant and profitable meeting at the
home of Mr. w. 5. Mccullough, last night
Herman Cert, of NJ. Bonn Il Co, whole
sale jewellers of Pittsburg, was in the city
yesterday seeing his customers.
The Mercantile Club is making arrange
ments to have a fine blowout ut the coming
masquerade bail of the club.
The temperance organizations are ar
ranging for big meeting on March 26th
at the Elysian theater.
Mary Seaman has sued Matthias Aufting
for false arrest. The case comes up in
ComMon Pleas Court.
The bridge for the Belaire Nail Works,
over Indian Run, near the cooper shop,
has been completed.
It's said that the owners of the Steamer
Phillips are casting about for location
for wharf boat
The talked-of boxing match to take place
in the Fourth ward, did not come of. 1t
was all wind.
Harry Burrows, the contractor, is able 10
be about again, after several weeks of sick
ness.
The c., l.. x w. rairod confines 10 fill
in the trestle back OF the mill cooper shop.
Perhaps the Nail Works will now fill up
the bottom on the south of its warehouse.
Richards X Pringle's Georgia Minstrels
will appear here tomorrow night
The roof is now being put on the new
building of the Stamping Company.
Mrs. Zoeckler, the milliner, is preparing
to liz up her place of business.
DR. j. =. Mcclellan and wife will haye
''tea" for friends this evening.
The Episcopal Church is organizing 4
new missionary society.
The Street Commissioner is engaged
cleaning paved streets.
Miss Maggie Calhoun, of Pennsylvania,
is here on visit.
John Davis is in Columbus this week on
business.