Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-06-01

BrRKuARDT's STORE ROBBED.

BCRKIlARDT'S STORE ROBBED.
Yesterday morning, about one o'clock,
John Burkhardt's grocery, OF the FIRST
ward. was robbed and about SIS worth OF
groceries were carried OF. The burglars
effected an entrance BY breaking large
window in the store front and helping
themselves TO what was in the window.
Mr.. Burkhardt was awakened by the loud
talk of some men On Lombard street, Mr..
Burkhardps stone being on the cor
ner Of Second and Lombard streets,
and looking out he discovered
three men whom he thought were
intoxicated. After watching them for
some time Mr.. Burkhart went 70 bed again,
but not being altogether Satlsned, ne got
up and went 70 the window facing Second
street, and looking out discovered man
taking groceries out Of the store window.
He got his revolver AID tried TO fire, but II
would not 90 of and the swapping Of the
pistol alarmed those below and they made
OF aud when the gun did 90 on they were
out of range and il did no damage. On
making an examination OF the premises
candy was discovered 20 be scattered all
along the streets, but the trail did not ex-
tend far enough 10 lead % any clue. Mr..
Burkhart failed to recognize any OF the
men.
The horses attached 70 Al Whitlatches
express wagon got frightened at the cars
Yesterday near the Aetna mill and broke
the wagon and scattered groceries etc, all
along the road. AS luck would have II Al
had ordered a new wagon built and II was
completed Just in time 70 take the place OF
the broken one
At the sale Of the De Hass farm in the
First ward there were only two bidders.
William KeOhnline and Richard Stewart.
II was knocked down 70 Mr.. keOhnline for
Sll.975. Mr. Stewards bid was Sll,950.
II was o great bargain for the purchaser.
The old Lafayette rink will soon be
thing OF the past. IL will b. offered Tor
sale on June II by Richard O'Brien, prop
srtv trustee. The secret orders there own
the ground il stands on and viii erect
large business block on It's site.
The ball club Of our city is as strong as
Rnv in this part of the country and they
should try 70 get some games VIII some OF
the crack mines Of Wheeling and show them
that they are not in it with our boys
Another Injunction was gotten out by
Alex. Linn against Mrs. Eugene Carpen-
Ter, restraining her from excayanng any
more on her premises, endangerlng his
property.
Geo. B. Edgar, representing the Thomp-
son & Huston Electric Light Go, was IN
the city yesterday, calling on the Board OF
Trustees Of the Electric plant
The Board of Equalization met at the
City Building Yesterday morning and or
gained by electing Mr.. James Kerr Presl-
dent and A. r. Wood Secretary.
The members regular meeting otthe \.
NJ. O.. A took place last night az their
rooms. There were several good addresses
and some very good music.
4 g,Ik v-l, Il f.,rsF he
new HObeusack Block arrived yesterday
and when this building is completed il viii
knock them all out
Miss Lou Barnhurst, Of Pine Valley,
who has been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Oxley, Of the Third ward, returned
home yesterday.
A good bit OF interest is being taken in
the coming ball game between the Ciucin-
matt Reds and the Martins Ferry club
next Saturday.
A two-months old child of Mr. and Mrs.
Wm Ketchen of Tenth street was buried
at Riverview cemetery yesterday.
Miss Mcdonald will leave for her home
in Detroit to-day. She will be accompanied
by Miss Jessie Williamson.
Prof j. A. Bownocker left yesterday for
Columbus, o. He will be gone the greater
part of the summer.
Samuel Huskins returned yesterday
from Quaker City, where ne went to pur-
chase q fine horse.
VerdelI Scothorn, OF the Sydney Furni-
ture Co., was in the city yesterday on bust
ness.
For fresh groceries, butter, etc, call on
Simpson Seibert, Zane street, near Jetfer-
son.
The apps Of the Mines" on Saturday
evening promises TO draw good house.
The CLIMAX Bandn realized a good sum
at their lawn fete on Monday evening.
Sam Carey aud Frank Ebert returned
yesterday from Cleveland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rev. Robert Walker re-
turned home yesterday.
Miss May HuRter left yesterday for her
home in Cleveland.
The VS. will give their social and bazaar
next Friday night.
Henry Floto has fine new delivery
wagon.
Henry FlOto has gone to Tennessee.