Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-20

unmanageable while crossing the ford.
The carriage was upset In the water
and FIVE persons thrown ont. Luckily
the water was not very deep and they
escaped easily to shore. However, TWO
of the little children thrown out were
considerably bruised. 1t was badly
scared party for time.
There is considerable disturbance in
the Grove over the very probable ar
rest OF an entire fishing party. Not
long ago, crowd Of the most promi-
ment young men of the town decided
on a fishing excursion, and they en-
camped up the creek. Persons living
near by watched the campers, and say
they saw them SEEMING. These persons
propose to bring suit against the boys
for violating the law.
Jacob Ebert, well known Wheeling
citizen, has bought A. T. Simms' fine
residence at the borders Of town. The
price paid was S1,750. Mr. Simms
will build fine frame residence in the
grove, and work will be begun at
once. Mr.. Ebert will make his newly
acquired property his home this lall.
Napoleon B. Little is preparing a
grand treat for his friends on the Sat
urday before the Fourth Of July, in the
way of balloon ascension and extensive
fireworks. Mr.. Little has the fire.
works already at his store in readiness.
The ascension will be at three o'clock In
the afternoon.
J. C. MARBLE, the new baker in the
Grove, was united in marriage few
DAYS ago to Miss Elizabeth Dilly, Of
near Washington, Pa. Rev. Bartle-
baueh performed the ceremony. Mr..
and Mrs. MARBLE will go to houSekeep-
ing to-day in the Grove.
Last Thursday evening at Triadel-
phia, the NJ. Z. church Of that place
held a most successful festival. The
crowd was large one, many being
present from here. The net proceeds
were S74.
The new plcnicing grounds at Syca-
more Grove will soon be ready to be
used. 1t is probable the colOred folks
of wheeling will hold their camp-meet-
ing there this fall.
The new B. 81 o. Railroad bridge
here over Little Wheeling creek is
completed. The B. 81 o. Is making
improvements near the bridge by ex-
tensive grading.
In one week from next Saturday, the
Church OF God Is arranging for grand
festival. Rev. Bartlebaugh is making
arrangements for big crowd, and
pleasing event.
Stone is being quarried here for the
new county bridge across Wheeling
Creek at Roney's Point Burglson Il
Spndler have the entire contract.
w. C. Coffee, of Wheeling, has the
contract for the extensive grading In
the improvements at the coal works.
This work will be begun soon.
J.F. Linton, the famous strawberry
raiser living near here, is enjoying a
remarkably good season. He disposes
OF about fifteen bushels daily.
John Dougherty and Joseph Benja-
min, from Pittsburg, visited the Grove
last Sunday. Mr.. Dougherty is a son Of
Postmaster Dougherty.
Sunday was a great day for travel
through town, though the day was un-
usually QuiSts % AZ NlSHuA O~NNN Va S"J
kind occurred.
Rev. Bartlebaugh has moved to Mr..
Howell's place, and Mr.. Howell has
moved TO his county residence on the
Bethany pike.
Samuel Fleming caught German
carp. a few days ago. which weighed
fifteen pounds. The fish was taken by
hook and line.
Tomorrow night the Jr. o. q. A. NJ.
will meet, and on Saturday evening the
X. of P. Both are important sessions.
There is a very strong probability of
a popular colored man OF town being
arrested for dynamiting fish.
Miss Mary Chambers will leave this
week for visit to friends in Columbus.
John R. Handan is making big i'm,
provementS at his home, Breezy Point.
Extensive grading is being done
around the new Episcopalian Church.
Levi Smith Is having an addition
built TO his house.
f w. Banner is home from an ex-
tended visit East.
1t was payday last Saturday at the
coal works.
j. $. Eckles is home from the East.
DR.. w. A. Cracraft is improving,
August Bowers has improved.