Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-15
MARTINS FERRY.

Yesterday the marriage OF VIM. H..
Prince, or more commonly known as
smokey, by his many friends here,
took place, to Miss Maggie Gribble,
promptly at two o'clock, by Rev. Butts,
Of the Methodist Church, at the home
OF the bride in Etnoville. They left
on the evening train via the Pan Han
die railroad for Pittsburg aud ether
Eastern points. They expect TO be
gone about a week. There were about
50 couples present who enjoyed the good
things that was set before them In the
way OF refreshments of all kinds. The
presents were quite fine and numerous.
A very handsome present from the
groom TO the bride, as well as many
others Of silver, was a fine lamp, linen
towels and glassware. The REGISTER,
as well as Mr.. Princes many friends In
this city, congratulate him and wish
him good luck through life. No horse
shoes or black dogs.
Samel Craig, better known as Dad,
had very narrow escape from drown
ing yesterday afternoon while driving a
horse attached to a dog cart into the river
for the purpose of washing of the cart
He was in the act of turning the horses
head up stream when the strong cur
rent in the river carrieI the animal
of his feet and out into the river.
Craig managed to free himself from the
vehicle and succeeded in reaching the
shore after getting 4 thorough ducking
in the ice cold water. The horse was
swept out into stream and was drowned
Cash Kurtz went out In skill and at
tached line TO the cart aud towed
II ashore along with the dead body oil
the horse, the harness and cart being
saved. The accident occurred az the
furnace landing.
The following is part OF the pro
gramme TO be given at the Opera House
on Washibgton's Birthday by the pupils
of the High School and others Interest
ed Innovation by Rev. Brownlee, speeches
from the scholars in each ward, short
talk by Prof. Mannit. singing by High
School, and ohe special song by the
High School.
j. C. Gray went to Plttsburg yester-
day.
The Buckeye glass works went on
yesterday.
A select dance was given In Schofleh's
Hall Monday evening.
Abraham Brown Is very seriously III
with enlargement OF the liver at bis
home on the County road.
The night school in the Y. NJ. c. A.
rooms commenced last night. This will
he a greet benefit TO the boys who have
to work TO help support themselves and
family, and who are OF the age to be
compelled to go TO school for certain
number OF hours during the day.
Welcome Lodge A. o. U. w. met 10
regular session last night In their hal
in the Opera House block.
Mr.. Charles Paden purchased the
Rothermund property, on West Wash
Ington street, from the Fidelity Build
ing and Loan Association.
Charlie Wagner left yesterday over
the c. g. F. for points unknown. dc
took the front end Of the baggage cal
to keep out OF the sight Of the con
ductor.
Tire charge Of using abusive language
preferred by Mrs. w. 9. Hyme'
against j. w. Lane, growing out OF the
killing OF a pet coon Of Mr.. Lanes
which got into Mr.. Hymes' chicken
coop, was settled yesterday before
coming TO trial.
Mrs. james Hodgens, OF Portland
was in the city yesterday.
The postofIice force were kept busy
yesterday handling the great bulk o.
valentines that passed through thu
mail.
Trains are now running regularly OF
the c., L. & w, and w. 81 l. Il. K. K,
over the Terminal system.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Boyd will give al
SAT Home" az their residence OF
Fourth street. this evening, TO which |
number OF both old and young people
have been invited. The older people
will be entertained from seven TO eigh
o'clock; those of middle age from eigh
10 nine, and the young people from
nine TO ten.
The Mannerchor Singing Societ!
gave q grand masquerade ball at thei
hall. last night. Oh Washington street
The funeral OF Mrs. Finley Taylo
took place yesterday afternoon at 2:3
o'clock from the residence OF Mr.. anC
Mrs. STAMINA Gibbons 90 Broadway
Rev. Butts conducted the services.
Hiawatha Council No. 30s. Jr.' o. q
A. NJ, will give q grand ball on thu