Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-13
MARTINS FERRY.

The question as to which team should
receive the money offered by the Ohio
Valley Trades and Labor Assembly last
summer for race between the Bellalre
and Martins Ferry teams, was brought
before the Board of Control, but that
BODY decided that the Association had
nothing to 90 with it, as the terms OF
the race did not come under Association
rules This is what has always been claim
ed bv Martins Ferry, and their reason for
demanding the money was that they were
ready and willing to run the race according
to the proposition of the committee OF the
Assembly, while the Bellaire team demand
ed altogether different terms, although they
had received a copy of the rules governing
the contest, and made no objection until
they came on the grounds, when they
"soualed.n This leaves the decision with
the committee of the Assembly,, the only
question before them being, which team
was ready 10 fulfill their contract under
the rules prescribed by the Assembly com
mittee.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Nelson, the young
colored couple that were married a few
DAYS ago, gave a grand reception TO the
members of the Alert Hook and Ladder
Company last evening. Bill was the rignt
hand man of this company, and 1t would
he smiled when they stepped in with
large handsome cushioned rocking chair,
that the boys had purchased 10 present the
haDpy couple with. But the host and
hostess were equal to the occasion and the
way the guests made the good things that
were placed in front of them disap-
pear. was caution. The occasion
viii not be forgotten soon by those present,
and when the hour Of departure came they
departed, wishing the happy couple all
their best wishes. 1t was an evening en-
loved by all that were fortunate enought to
be present.
Yesterday ex-Mayor Theo. Keller was
surprised bv a large number of his relatives
and friends of Wheeling and this city call
ing upon him and his wife, loaded down
with beautiful flowers and other good
things, taking them completely by surprise,
the occasion being the celebration or Mr..
Keller's birthday. After getting over the
surprise, the host and hostess Immediately
prepared to take care OF the guests In the
most elegant manner, and IT was day so
fun of enjoyment that il will be long re-
membered by all.
The Union Veterans Legion was mus
tered in at the c. \. r. Hall, last evening
General HaackinsOn, Colonel of the En-
muster them in and install the officers,
after which a camp fire and supper was
had and a good time was spent by all.
There were number present from sur
rounding towns, and the ladies are to be
COMMUNICATED on the splendid way that
thew prepared the refreshments and took
care of everybody seeing that they had a
good time.
w. J. Warden, formerly Of St. Glars
Vile but recently of Wellsburg, has leased
the Sherman House and moved in yester-
dav. He will run a hotel and boarding
house. but no saloon will be kept on the
premises. Mr. Warden has had consider
able experience in the hotel business and
thoroughly understands It.
Deputy Auditor J. B. Ryan was in town
Yesterday on his way TO Toledo, where be
goes to meet the Auditors through whose
counties the w. & l.. L. Il. r. passes, for
the purpose Of placing valuation on that
line and equipment as a basis for taxation.
The following officers were elected at the
meeting of the Kings Daughters on We'd
nesday evening: President, Mrs. Fannie
Anderson; Vice-President, Mrs. Jacob
Rosenthal: Secretary, Miss Jessie William
son; Treasurer, Miss Sarah Gray.
Dr. A. r. Ong, Bert Montgomery and
DR.. ]. w. Darrah are home from the Fire
mems Convention at New Philadelphia.
The next convention will be held at Mas
sillon, on the second Wednesday in May,
1898.
Miss Jennie Edwards has returned to her
home in Steubeuvile, after pleasant visit
with the family of B. +. Brady.
For fresh groceries, butter, etc., call on
Simpson Seibert, Zane street, near Jeffer-
son.