Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-07-11
ELM GROVE

ing LOT tuo D. ~ W. SWt9Oh INV VIZ
Chambers coal works, and a large force
of men was put 10 work. The survey
ing was done last Saturday and the en-
ployes began the grading at once. En-
gineer of the B. & o., Mr.. Patton, Of
Pittsburg, was in town last Saturday on
business relative to this work. This
switch will be quite an extensive one
and will hold sixty cars, and will alone
cost 1000. j. T. Coyle, Of Pittsburg,
who has the contract for the shaft out
fit, will be here tomorrow TO begin his
part OF the work
Thomas Riggs. aged eighty-three,
who had been life long citizen OF this
place, died last Sunday night of old age.
Last week Mr.. Higgs had stroke
Of paralysis, and was removed to
the infrmary, where he died. Deceased
was a man of wide acquaintance and
good character His remains will be
buried to-day at the Stane Church Gem
etery.
Pugillst Mike Howley and his trainer,
]. A. Sullivan, have left their headquar-
tiers here and removed to Wheeling. Mr..
Howley has not yet chosen where his
new headquarters will be, but some
where in Wheeling. Mr.. Howley is
getting into fine shape for his fight
with the Cincinnati man one week from
to-day.
Rev. B. C. Bartlebach has made all
preparations for his coming camp meet
ing at his grove. The meeting will be
opened on the ID and will continue over
two Sundays. Preparations are made
TO have It the greatest ever held in the
grove. Celebrated speakers will be in
attendance.
B. Davis, a citizen Of this place and
well known, was married few days
ago to Miss Sadie Nickson, popular
young lady of the Grove. The cere-
mony was performed at Mr.. Davis
home. The happy young couple have
gone to housekeeping here.
Two prominent young ladies Of this
place went in bathing few nights ago
near Donney's residence. They got be-
youd their depth, and made narrow
escape from drowning. Their cries at
tracted gentleman, who rescued them.
Miss Maud Eoff. young lady who is
the guest Of John Roemer, secretary OF
the Wheeling and Elm Grove railroad,
in Wheeling, was visitor to the Grove
yesterday. Miss Eoff lives in Kansas
City, Mo.
NJ. c. Glass, the always pleasing agent
at the B. & o. depot, will start next
week on an extended trip. He will
visit Chicago, Denver, Salt Lake City
and San Francisco, and will be gone
two months.
Last Sunday evening at 4 o'clock,
Rev. Swope of Wheeling preached an
interesting discourse in the Episcopalian
church. A large crowd OF people were
in attendance.
w. T. Chambers store being fitted
up for the postoffice. Mr., Chambers has
aaken charge of the office, but has not
yet removed the office from the old
stand.
Mr.. Krakauer, wife and daughter,
who have been visiting the home Of f.
w. Banner, have returned to their
home in New York State.
VIM. Robinson, the well known dairy
man living near here, was married
short time ago to Miss Schilling, also OF
the Grove.
DR.. Dalton and family, who have been
visiting w. T. Chambers, left yesterday
for a trip west. They live in Columbus.
R. M. Dougherty and wife have been
called to Sand Hill, this State, by the
death Of Mrs. Dougherty's aunt.
Willie Cracraft, Jas. Paul, Craig
Moore and Geo. Senseney are camping
at Viola, on Wheeling creek.
The new English Lutheran Church is
being rapidly built. 1t will be COM
peted before many weeks.
Mrs. w. II. Waddel was in Wheeling
yesterday as a witness for w. i. Cham
bers 10 damage suit.
Jas. Mansburger has bought a lot at
Park View and will soon erect on it
neat frame residence.
The Misses Maher, from the West,
are guests at the home Of George Kirk,
of Pleasant Valley.
H. II. Hornbrook and wife have gone
to Greene county, this State, for few
days pleasure trip.
Earl Carskadon is visiting at the home
of j. s. Bedilion. Mr.. Carskadon lives
at Keyser, w. Va.
j. f. JoRes has been called to Berks-
vile, Pa, by the serious illness OF his
son Edward.
Miss Annie Downey and the two
Misses Klein are visiting friends in Ben
wood.
ID. Bedilion left yesterday for a two
weeks visit to Towards Lick, this State.
Peter McCombs and wife, of Washing
ton, Pa, are visiting his parents here.
Hon. John o. Pendleton was here
last week, calling on friends.
Mrs. John Sweeney and son, Thomas,
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