Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-18
MUSIC IN THE AIR,
ALSO ROCKS, DECAYED EGGS AND OTHER
MISSILES
Lively Times Out At Elm Grove Over Series o.
"Serenadss" Arrests Made,
and More to Follow.

Elm Grove was in state of ferment
yesterday.
There was but one subject heard OF,
and that was the recent series of sere-
nades, which ended in each case in a
fight and a general row. These "musi-
cal" events lasted for three nights, and
the noise was so terrible that those
speaking of it now hold their ears, 1t
was so deafeniDg. Tin cans, horns,
horse fddles, and deamon choir, ma
nipulated by about forty boys and young
men kept citizens generally awake. In
| fact the whole town seemed astir.
John Henderson, son of Frank Hen
| derson, one of the old citizens OF the
Grove, got married two weeks ago, to
| Moundsville lady. Jno. is a young
man, who worked on the street cars
during the strike. For this the boys
appeared to have had IL 'fn for him"
They let him enjoy one week OF con-
nubial bliss, when, q few nights ago,
they made the first raid.
The boys wanted beer, they didn't
get it but got warm reception. Rocks
were thrown; persons kicked; the
house was battered; and pandemoninm
reigned, Hugh Wilson got bad lick
In the eye and head in the melee.
Mr.. Henderson, fearing another at
/ tack the following night, sent for the
town Mayor and Marshal to protect his
property. They responded. So did the
boys. The serenaders were ordered to
! dispense. This they did reluctantly.
! The Mayor made speech, and the
bows hooted and ended things by throw
ing stones.
The affair was supposed to be settled.
The third night was clear and cool, and
| it found the determined serenaders with
drum corps and all munitions on hand
again. This proved the last night and
the most savage Of all. 1t began by a
general exchange Of stones from the
crowd and those on the defensive.
Lively scenes followed. Old man
Henderson is wonderful fellow, and
he made things buzz for while. John
White had the bass drum. Henderson
went to kick White but kicked the head
clear through and Henderson was
dragged some little distance. Then the
| hired girl, Of large frame, went out and
saw two men on the back porch. They
were serenaders looking for beer. The
| girl got a buggy whip and began lam
ming them. One was scuffling for the
whip when Mr. Henderson came upon
the scene and hit the scutfler stagger-
ing blows on the head, eye and back.
One of those imprisoned In the house at
this iuncture attempted to look from an
upstairs window. About dozen
rotten eggs were pelted al
! him. One egg, IL Is SAID,
took effect, and he withdrew his hand.
Scott Linton hid under an evergreen
tree. He was laying on his back when
discovered, as he had received terrific
lick in the back. A heavy boot did IL,
and the flesh was torn off. About this
time the serenade was declared oil, and
the boys retired.
Mr.. Henderson swore out five war
rannts before Mayor Smith yesterday.
They were for two Cracraft boys, Scott
| Linton, Hugh Wilson and John Rink
ers. The charge was rioting, and their
cases were to be held late last night be-
| lore Ll6 Md1OI III Iiiho AAoAAf "AN''
the exception of the two Cracrafts, who
confessed to being there, ana paid 81
and costs each.
1t is said, on good authority, that DR..
Cracraft intends prosecuting those who
accused his son, only twelve years old,
in heading a riot. A charge Of black
mail will be brought, it is said.
| Hugh Wilson has informed against
Henderson, on charge of assault and
battery. This hearing will be held next
Tuesday. Public sentiment Is much
aroused over the occurrence, and 1t is
reported some OF the officials were in
the crowd. People look wise and say
they have no idea how many lawsuits
will result from the serenading, or how
many more smashed faces or skinned
backs.