Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-12
ELM GROVE.

Kuntz Bros, extensive lumber deal
ers of New Martinsvlle, have oeen
called to meet representative NJ Y
Glass, OF the B. & o., this evening al
Hotel Hartley, this place. The OBJECT
Is to arrange for the large lumber YARDS
10 be started here soon on tie b. 81. U.
ground west OF the depot. ii satlsIac-
tory arrangements are reached IN the
next thirty days there will be stock
of lumber there valued at $4,000. The
firm will be ready to receive all con-
tracts for lumber and building.
There will be great hustling here
about the first of next month. Persons
formerly in the employ OF the Elm
Grove Coal Coal Company, have been
ordered from the houses they occupy
by Constable John Anderson. 1t is
said about dozen families have been
ordered out. Some of these persons
are moving away. while others will re-
main in town. II is said this will oc-
casion much suffering among the idle
men.
The Board Of Education met few
days ago in a called session here. The
object was to decide upon erecting
flag pole on the Elm Grove school build
ing. The contract will be awarded to
Contractor Bushong, The stan IS 70 %
erected soon, preparatory to big blow
out, TO be given at the school house
about Christmas, by the Jr. U. U. a. ID.
Charles Davis, q we'll known and
well-to-do farmer living near mere, was
married last Thursday at Rev. Grier's
residence TO Miss Grim, an accom-
plished young lady living near West
Alexander. The happy young couple
will go TO house keeping on farm near
Triadelphia.
A we'll known business man remarked
Yesterday that he attributed much OF
the dullness to people talking about
hard times. He said the industry, OF
which he is a partner, has had all 1t
could do all summer and that the out
look IS now better than ever before
this season.
The town council has ordered big i'm
provements In the way of repair OF old,
and the construction OF new walks.
force of men is already at work. Lum-
Der has been purchased from l.. ID.
Gorby for walks to be- built in town
where they will be most needed.
NJ. c. Gloss, the well known agent, is
to be married day after tomorrow.
There is not a prettier home in town
than his will be. He Will have 1t fur
nished completely, and beautifully to-
day. The happy young folks will go to
housekeeping at once.
A large consignment Of burlsps was
received by the B. e. o. yesterday for
e. NJ, Atkinson. When the goods were
received for some unknown reason the
materials were eaten by some kind OF
acid and we're unfit for use. kfhe con-
signment was refused.
Mrs: Elizabeth Yeasted, wife Of John
Yeasted, a we'll known farmer living
near here, died suddenly yesterday
morning. The disease was grip. She
will be buried tomorrow afternoon at
Stone Church cemetery. Deceased was
middle-aged.
Captain John Knox has been appoint
ed by the B. s. o. to guard the station
at night. he entered upon bis duties
last Sunday night. Agent Glass made
the appointment because Of the sus-
picious looking nightly providers to be
seen there.
J. NJ. Hill, supervisor OF the Pitts
burg s. Wheeling division OF the b. Il
o., is having made considerable I'M
prOvements on the road near here.
The floating crew have brought large
amount Of to the tracks.
The Literary aud Athletic club OF
Elm Grove had meeting few even
ings ago, at KimminS' Hall. Officers
were to be elected, but the attendance
being small, postponement was made
till tomorrow evening.
Last Saturday there was an unusual
number OF intoxicated persons in town.
These characters assembled about the
business places. and cries for the City
Sergeant could be heard on all sides.
He wasn't around.
Special services were held at the new
Episcopal church last Sunday. A min
lister Of Wheeling held the services, ar
rsngements were made 10 hold Sunday
school during the winter.
Thomas Cockayne's remains were
buried last Friday az the Ihfrmary
graveyard. A large crowd attended
the services and followed the remains
to the burYing ground.
The new coal tippie of the Elm Grove
Coal Company, is now in good cond-
tlon after so much difficulty getting il
to work. John Link, Of West Alexan-
der made the repairs.
Miss Name Alexaneer, and Mrs.
William Chambers, of West Alexander,
spent last Sunday at the home OF Luz
Their Kimmins.
Clay Hunter, Of Trisdelphia, was
called by wire, yesterday, 10 New Mar
tinsville, by the serious illness OF his
son Walker,
Miss a. l. Banner, Of New York. IS
visiting her.bTotber, F w Banner. She
will remain during the holidays.
Grip is very bad iu town. John Hal
stead is able TO be about again, after
dangerous attack.
Idle BOYS still continue TO make things
disagreeable about the 3. & o. depot
platform.
z. N. Atkinson has been confined to
his bed the last week with the grip.
J. c. Bell, operator at the depot, has
. serious attack OF grip.
". T. Chambers is making improve
ments 81 his residence.
Major A. j. Loring is confined to his
room with sickness.
Wants to Know the Eject
DENVER, December 1.-THE editor
OF the Denver Times this morning sent
the following telegram to President
Cleveland:
To GrOUer CIeUelGnd, President Of the
United States, Washington, d c.:
DEAR SIR:-For the information OF
tha reoDle of Colorado will Won kindly