Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-25

At meeting of the stockholders OF
the Scotch Preserving Company, held
yesterday afternoon the following per-
sons were elected as Directors: ID. Roe
mer, A. o. Mellott, James McGregor,
Joseph Clements and w. J. Morrison.
The Board organized by electing A. o.
Mellott, President; Ii. Roemer, Vice
President; w. j. Morrison, Treasurer
and Temporary Secretary; j. c. Shinkle
General Manager. Some preliminary
work has already been done on the Did
tobocco warehouse building to put 1t in
shape, and the company will now push
things vigorously in order TO get every
thing in shape for operation as soon as
possible. The company expect to keep
the factory in operation the year round,
and will furnish employment to several
men and about thirty women. Canning
will be carried Oh during the season,
and pickles, catsups, preserves, ETC.,
put up later in the season.
The Elysian Theater was crowded
last evening TO witness the annual en-
tertainment given by the pupils OF the
public schools. The room was Jasteiully
decorated The exercises were rem
dered in a more pleasing manner than
those OF former years. The programme
was not so long, desirable change, as
heretofore 10 tended to be monOtOnOus.
The pupils all did well, and acted their
parts in manner which reflected cred
il alike on themselves and their teach
ers. A snug sum was realized, which
will be used for the schools.
An enjoyable birthday party was held
at the home OF John Steger, on South
Union street, Thursday evening. About
o'clock friends began coming in, much
TO the astonfShment OF the family, the
surprise having been kept secret.
The occasion was the celebration OF
Mrs. Steger's forty-frst birthday.
Hacketts orchestra furnished the mu-
sic and the party had jovial time. Re-
freShmentS were served, and the vocal
music also helped to enliven the occa-
sion.
The preliminary hearing OF Decker
Hoffman, who was taken TO ParkerS-
burg on a warrant charging him with
violation of the internal revenue laws
in selling liquors without a license at
Sistersvile, was held on Thursday,
and Hoffman was placed under $500
bond. Deputy Marshal Robinson &C
companied Hoffman TO this city yester-
day to give him an opportunity to Sc
cure bond.
A farewell reception was rendered
Mr.. and Mrs. George Porterfeld, OF
Delaware, o., at the home Of DR.. A.
Porterfeld. on Guernsey street, Thurs
day evening. Music was furnished by
Porterfield Brothers private orchestra,
and several hours were pleasantly spent.
Refreshments were served. Mr.. ana
Mrs Porteriield left for their home yes
terday morning.
Marshal Johnson picked up bewil-
dered individual On the street at late
hour Thursday night who had Sl6O cash
on his person and was in good shape TO
be feeced: He was kept at the city
buildings until morning and induced TO
deposit his money in a bank.
Owen Meehan writes from Cincinnati
that he has had an operation performed
on his eyes and is getting along as well
as could be expected. He will return
in about ten days,
Leave orders at Blakeney'S news de-
pot and have the SUNDAY REGISTER
delivered at your home.
Frank Roemer and John Crafty, stu
dents at Marietta College, are home on
their spring vacation.
Buy the SUNDAY REGISTER tomorrow
for its local and general news.