Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-03-01
BENwOoD.


Said a we'll known citizen aud ad'
mirer of 1.-The play" yesterday: "Since
our theetre-going people can expect
nothing from the railroads, or street
car company, In the way Of accommo-
dations for reaching home after thea
tres in Wheeling are out, it seems 70 me
they should look for remedy in an
other direction. The shows now begin,
as rule, about Sis o'clock. Why not
try 10 induce the managers of the thea
tres 10 start the orchestra with the
overture at 7:45, and allow the per-
Torrance 70 commence promptly at s.
IL this was done the audience would
never be dismissed later than 1890"
A BenwOOd minister was yesterday
placed in an embarrassing situation.
Two well known young folks called upon
him aud said they wanted to be united
in marriage. A sister of the bride came
later and protested, saying the girl was
not Of age, and did not have the consent
OF her parents. The young lady admit
ted that both of these facts were true.
The groom had secured a license on
Saturday, but must have misrepreSent-
ed the situation TO the County Clerk.
Under the circumstances the minister
declined 10 perform the ceremony.
The Executive Committee OF the new
Democratic Club met at the City Build
ing Saturday night, and organized by
the election Of Pat Brannen as chair
man. The rules fOy the government OF
Democratic Clubs, which were sent out
by Chairman Riley, were adopted. Com
mittees on Naturalization and Finance
were appointed, and the committee ad-
jourued 20 meet again next Wednesday
night, when the date will be named for
holding primaries.
IL is now but five weeks until the
coming municipal election. Taking
that fact into consideration the quiet
ness in political circles is remarkable.
So far, not one Republican has announc-
ed himself as q candidate for office, and
not more than one or two Democrats.
The election will not be held under the
new Australian ballot law, the authori-
ties holding that they are not bound by
its provisions in the coming election.
The festival given at the City Hall by
the ladies OF the German Lutheran
Church was brought TO successful
close last night. The attendance on
both nights was large, and neat sum
was realized.
Undertaken Zimmerman took charge
Of the remains OF the unknown Hunga-
riau who was killed on the B. Il o.
tracks Sunday night.
The butt weld department at the
Riverside tube works resumed opera
tiOuS yesterday morning after a long
idleneSS.
Harry Bowers and wife returned yes
terday from a few days visit with Mr..
Bowers parents In ShepherdStown.
A prominent Riverside steel worker
will be married TO New Brighton young
lady in the near future.
The Council Committee on Streets.
Alleys and Grades held an important
meeting last night.
County Clerk Edgar Lewis, OF
MoundSyille, was calling on friends
here Sunday.
Mrs. Tom Sheppard and son Joe were
in New Martinsville a few days last
week.
IL is reported that the puddlers at the
BenwoOd mill will 20 on in q few days
John Seaman and Pat Hebe were in
MOundSyille on business yesterday.
The Benwood Athletic CLUB give a
dance this evening at City Hall.
Thos. Lewis, OF Moundsville, was in
town yesterday.