Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-31
REDWOOD.


The firm OF Becker & Zimmerman.
funeral directors and furniture dealers,
have decided to build fine two-story
frame structure on Main street for the
accommodation of their rapidly increas-
ing business. The building will be sit
uaIed next the proposed new NJ. Z.
Church. The firm has seen for some
time that building would be necessary
soon, but the matter was not
fully decided upon I'LL
few DAYS ago. The structure
will be 1OOx24 feet, and cost between
So, 600 and $4,000. The store-roOm will
be nearly 100 feet long. The building
is to be of the latest design. The front
will be an imposing feature, with large
show windows. The plans are drawn
up, and the contract will be let In a
few days.
The pudding department OF the
steel mill went on in full last Monday
morning, as previously stated by the
REGISTER. The mill is now In the
fullest possible operation. Though the
outlook in the steel trade is now not
the brightest, as stated, the prospect
for a steady run is good. II is stated,
on authority from the mill, that the
new increase in the plant Will not De
begun before three or four months.
These improvements, when completed,
will increase the output Of the plant 20
per cent.
Last Sunday morning the Knights OF
the Golden Eagle assembled in their
hall at McMechan for the purpose OF
attending the NJ. +. church service.
There they were joined by the Mechan-
les. Both orders marched In body TO
the church, where an excellent sermon
was delivered by Rev. Craft on the
principal Of the orders. The two lodges
alone numbered over two hundred per-
sons. Many from Benwood attended.
Wm. Lineberger, we'll known young
man OF this place, is at the Wheeling
City Hospital, and has had au operation
performed. This gentleman's leg was
terribly drawn by rheumatism and had
been that way for ten years. 1t will be
gratifying news to his many friends to
hear that his leg is now nearly straight
again. In few weeks he will be able
to walk on the member so long afflicted,
though il will be a little short.
VIM. Porter6eld, yardmaster Of the
Baltimore and Ohio at the junction,
and Sheridan Brush, OF the Riverside
Steel Works, both Of McMechen, are
contestants for the fine gold watch TO
be given at the bazaar next April. The
one raising the most money for he ben
eft OF the order will possess the watch.
The Dramatic Club, of Benwood, is
arranging for big social event in the
form OF an entertainment in st. Johns
Church in the near future. Arrange
ments are being made for an elegant
programme. The proceeds will be used
10 benefit the church.
In the City Hall last evening was
grand social event. dance. Numer-
Gus guests from Wheeling and nearby
tewns attended. The event was given
i'm honor OF Miss Edith Dixon, of Wheel
ing. Krlmeyer furnished the delight
tul music.
The revival in the NJ. E. church is
still continued, and is attended by large
crowds. Rev. Denton preached las;
night to full, house. There were two
conversions. Interesting services were
held last evening.
The East End Tourists will give q
ball in Dolan's Hall next Friday night.
Nelson's Orchestra, Of Bellaire, will fur
nish the music. Over 200 invitations
are out.
Last Saturday night the Knights OF
the Mystic Chain held public inStalla-
ton of officers in their hall. There was
a verV large crowd present.
VIM. Nj. Novel;, of Cameron, visited
his son, the genial, accommodating Eu-
geLe NOVEL;, Of the Riverside Steel
Works.
Next Thursday night full attend
ance Of the Hope Society is desired, as
business Of importance is to be trans
acted.
There are three weddings on the
society list for the near future. One OF
the marriages will be celebrated this
week.
Mrs. T. Gathau, the ladyot this place
who lost her gold watch on the street
here not long ago, has found it.
H. V. Barger, OF Freeport, Pa, has
gone to his home after a pleasant visit
with his brothers, the jewellers.
DR.. j. NJ. Haskins has recovered
from his bad attack Of blood poisoning.
StonemasOn O'Donnell is able to be
out after a severe illness.
The eldest son OF George w. Miller
has the measles.
Mrs. Emma Truax is visiting in
MingO.