Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1892-12-11
MARTINS EERRY.


Miss Kate Stewart has returned from a
two weeks visit among friends at Sharps-
burg, Pa
Electric car Winona burned out at the
top, OF the grade on Fourth street last
night, delaying travel for some time
j. L. Hanes has been notified by the De
| partment at Washington that the follow
ing pensions have been allowed: r. Barr,
$500 per month from February 22d, lo92;
Chas. H. Morris, $500 per month from
June 18th, 1891; VIM. McWilliams, $50
per month from June I'd, 1891; John Brown,
$500 per month from June 18th, 1891.
Regular services at all the churches to-
day at the usual time morning and even
ing.
Mrs. A. D. Newland is visiting friends at
Canton, o.
Asa Jackman, a prominent citizen OF
Richmond, Jefferson county, o., was IN the
city yesterday for short time on business.
Our Irish Neighborsn will be produced
at the Opera House next Saturday, De-
cember l7th, by a specially selected CON-
panv.
Albert Sapp, who is employed at the
Martins Ferry keg and barrel works, haa
the misfortune to lose two fingers OF MS
right hand while at work one day last
week Dy getting them caught IN one OF the
circular saws
Elmer Applegarth left yesterday for An
derson, Ind, TO work IN glass factory
there.
Rev. Burbank will conduct the usual
services at St. Pauls Episcopal Church aI
$3.50 o'clock this afternoon;
Several attempted burglaries have oeen
reported to the police during the past lew
days. ~
Miss Cora Miskel is confined to her bed
and is reported as being quite sick.
ed. Springer is in Matamoras on ousl-
Geo. w. Webb is presenting petition
asking the County Commissioners TO ap-
/ point him a commissioner OF the Martln
Ferry and Colerain Pike, to take the place
OF Charles Helling, who has removed 70
Ellwood, Pc. Heis meeting with conslo-
cradle success.
Miss Myrtle Frazier has returned from
school at Scio, Ohio.
DR.. +. NJ. Wells, Of Bellalre, was mere
yesterday on professional business. -.
Attornies w. b. Francis and Albert
| Lawrence, with Prosecuting Attorney
Jesse Holiingsworth, have been appointed
! a committee to examine the County Com
missiOners report.
The motion for new trial in the case OF
Virginia Irwin against the city OF Msrtln S
Ferry "for damages on account OF the
death of her husband has been overruled.
The Jury gave her $1,000 damages.
0. B. Ong, of Dillowvale, is the guest OF
relatives here.
The Worlds Fair Dancing Club gave a
hop at Schoields Music Hall Friday even
ing, which was well attended. Faloure' S
orchestra furnished the music.
Jim Bayless is having the property re-
Gently purchased by him, on Fourth street,
at SAeriffs sale, fixed up, completely
| changing the appearance of the building.
1t will present very handsome front
when finished.
The County Board of Visitors CT Jails
and Benevolent Institutions, who paid
visit to the Martins Ferry jail recently,
pronounced the institution IN very good
sanitary condition.
Mrs. Constantine Craig swore out a war
rant yesterday morning before Mayor Har-
ris for the arrest Of Albert Starkey, whom
she charges with trying to skip out owing
her a board bill amounting sl4. de was
locked up by Marshal Westwood.
Miss Emma Fletcher, Beallsville, was IN
the city yesterday, the guest of friends.
LOUIS Pracht, the popular washington
street baker, smiles over the arrival OF II
pound boy which came to his home yester-
day.
S. P. Parker of Wheeling, will address
the mems gospel meeting in the Z. M. Z;
A. rooms this afternoon at four o'clock, All
men are cordially invited.
Ellis Lash, the popular Hanover street
ieweler, is confined to his room with i'll
ness.
Mr. Lewis, the new manager of the
Western Union Telegraph Office here, re-
moved his family from Wheelock to this
place yesterday.
Reports come in almost daily Of the
depredations Of chicken thieves in this
community. Last Friday night the
chicken r0ost Of farmer who resides just
west of town was raided and twenty
chickens, two turkeys and several ducks
stolen.
The Belmont County Teachers Associa-
ton will meet at Barnesville December
nth Let all Of the teachers Of the county
be present, as no doubt it will be one OF
the best meetings ever held. A t1ne pro-
gramme has been arranged.
A prominent Martins Ferry man heated
some bricks and took them to bed with him
to keep himself warm He has no bed
now.
August Hess Robert Stead and Scott
Gordon, accused Of being accessory TO the
fearful burning of John Stillwell at Etna-
vile recently, have been recognized to
COQrG 10 await InG dCIiOu u luO AO-Av q e4AAA
jury. -,
James Smith, former wellknown citi-
zen of this place but now living in Toledo,
O., is the guest Of w. B. Francis and
family.
On Wednesday of last week, at 10 O'Clock,
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Rem
nard, in ST. Clairsville, occurred the mar
riage of their daughter Ella Gertrude to
Mr.. James A. Lewis. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. H. Webb, pastor of the
NJ. E, church. Owing to the long illness
of Mrs. Rennard the affair was quiet.
! Only a few of the friends of the two faml-
| lies being present. The bride was the re-
cipient of number Of valuable presents.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Rsnnard and the bride were
well known here, having resided on north
| Third street for several years.
w. NJ Lupton Is slightly indisposed.
r. A. Lindemuth has sold his Broadway
grocery to Mr.. George Becker.
Diphtheria is prevalent at Mt. Pleasant
and Scotch Ridge
The Foresters' festival at Maennerchor
hall last evening was well attended. An
elegant supper was served during the even
| ing, from which the society realized quite
a goodly sum. The Foresters never half
do anything
EVANSVILLE.
BARNEsvIIL. o., Dec. 10.-Barnesville
chapter r. A. NJ. recently elected the fol-