Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-23
BELLAIRE.

The Glencoe oil field about which
there was so much talk three years ago,
is 10 be further tested as soon as the
weather is favorable. Mr.. Evans, Of
Pennsylvania, who has been carrying
leases out there for several years, will
put down a we'll on the Stitt or Knox
farm and will try 20 secure leases on
adjoining territory. The wells hereto
fore driven in the Glencoe field were
mysteries, and it is believed that the
territory has never been given thr-
OUghtest. Prcm.sSH s0ii men say the
indications are decidedly favorable for
big producing field.
The Young Mems Democratic Club
held an interesting meeting on Tuesday
evening. A special meeting viii be
held next Tuesday evening. AT the
next regular meeting, April 4th, the
question, should the Democracy of
Ohio oppose mixed schools?' will be
discussed; NJ. Huffman aud Robert
Okey for affirmative, and Il. G. Meyer
and WILDER Smith Tor negative.
The ProhibitiOnists have put In nomi-
nation the following candidates: Wa
ter Works Trustees. Fred Seabright and
VIM Mccoy; School Board, long term,
ID. w. Long and John A. Gallaher;
short term, John Criswell; Township
Trustee, G. c. Williams; Treasurer, Da-
vid King. No candidates were named
for Council Or Assessor.
The remains Of Cyrus Truax, who
died at Norcatur, kans., arrived here
Tuesday evening Funeral services
were held at the family residence on
Belmont street. yesterday morning.
The Masonic fraternity accompanied
the remains 20 the narrow-Rauge depot,
whence they were sent TO Beallsville
for burial.
A conference meeting Of the City
Council Committee and MeSsrs. Leyda,
Jolly and TiInms will be held this even
ing 10 consider the amendments pro-
posed % the ordinance granting a fran
chise for THE electric railway through
this city.
The rema8ns Of Mrs Robert Aikens,
OF the Second ward, who died of con-
sumption on Sunday, were taken TO her
old home atl Pttsburg, yesterday, for
burial.
The MisI light Alarm" was played
TO a big houfe last night, the play being
presented u nder the auspices Of the
DuQueSne II o0k aud Ladder Company.
The BOarG OF Deputy Supervisors Of
Election nj pet at ST. CIairsyille to-day
TO arrange Ithe copy for the tickets TO
be uSsd at the spring election.
P~yid 4 nes, Of the Fifth ward, has
purchased the farm at the mouth of
Brooks rfn belonging 20 the heirs Of the
late JesS6 r. Purnel.
Billy George. the well-known pitcher,
has Sigfued with a team in the Southern
League, and lefC last evening for Mont
gomsrE Ala.
The addition being built to the Hook
and Id adder House is nearing compile
tion. The boys will have fine club
Jofhn r. Seabrooks has purchased the
@1hes Lewis residence property on
bWenty-frst street.
John W Houston, Of this city, has
purchased the Harvey Miligan farm,
west of this city.
Council confirmed the appointment Of
John Long rs night Waterman for the
Fourth ward.
Matthew Johnson, an old resident Of
near Georgetown, IS quite seriously I'LL.
+. A. MoGregor is making some i'm
provement> on his StorerOom building.
The Deputy State Mine Inspector is
inspecting the mines in this vicinity.
AID organ recital will be held at the
First NJ. +. Church this evening.
Mayor MCGOWAN collected 25456 In
fines and licenses last month.