Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-21
BENwoOD


George Rinkus, the man who entered
che school house recently and was ielled
BY Prof. Riggs, Is sill In the lookup.
The man Is Gus Of his mind most Of the
time, but this Is caused by drink, 10 is
said. The doctor is waiting on the
man, and the city authorities do not
yet know what to do with him.
A party crossing the river Thurs
day night from the Mckinley
meeting in a johnboat, made .
narrow escape. The boat, having
six persons in It, upset and all
went into the river. BY clinging to the
boat all the persons, who were Benwood
citizens, we're rescued.
S. K. Bradshaw, Of Columbus, o., is
here on business. He is solicitor Of the
Odd Fellows Beneficial Association.
Mr.. Bradshaw says Benwood Is improv-
ing and be likes the place better now
than ever. Twenty-Five years ago be
was a regular visitor to BenWood.
Extensive preparations are being
made by the public schools for the OBJ
servance Of Arbor Day, which has been
fixed for the 10th OF next month. Trees
will be planted along the river bank
and appropriate exercises Will be carried
out.
The condition Of Jacob SIlppner, the
man so badly cut by Isaac Littleton, Is
improving. IL is now thought that be
win recover. He is rapidly gaining
strength and IL he RECEIVERS u Will De
something remarkable.
Next Monday night, at the home o.
Mrs. Lizzie Berkeley, there will be q
pleasing social event. Prominent young
people will give the party. Good music
will be 10 attendance, and pleasing
time Is expected.
Sheriff Matthews, Of Moundsville, was
I'm the CITY Yesterday. BE was on bust
ness pertaining 90 the dispute about tho
street paving between Jas. Brown and
the city. This case Is being tried In
court.
Tomorrow Is rally day at the NJ. L.
SUNDAY school. Diligent work is being
done 90 secure o good attendance, as a
revival of Sunday school work Is earn
estly looked for.
Frank Bonar, Of Glenn Easton, prin-
ciDal Of the schools there, was in the
city few days ago. He is the former
principal OF the BOggs' run school.
The Browa Hickey case against the
CITY for damages will come before the
grand jury to-day. a large number Of
witnesses will 60 from here.
Diptheria In town is a6ating. There
are now no new cases reported and
there is none among the schools at the
public scnooI.
Workmen are st work on the second
story al the new M. Z. Church. In two
weeks the brick work will be finished.
John Dubois, the proprietor OF the
lumber yard, is visiting at Chicago
His brother, Morris, is 10 charge.
About three hundred people regard
less Of politics attended the Mckinley
meeting az Bellaire.
The Daughters OF Rebecca met last
night 10 important and we'll attended
session at Odd Fellows Hall.
John Lutz, Of Rosby's Rock, was In
town yesterday, visiting the schools and
seeing Prof Riggs.
John Connors, a prominent citizen OF
Sherrsrd, was here on business yeSter-
day
Mrs. John Baryer, of New Freeport,
Pa, is visiting her son, p. p. Barger
Debold & Cbapman's place Of BUSH
ness is being handsomely painted.
Mrs. Jas. Welsh is at Richmond at
tending the wedding Of her sister.
The regular services will be held to-
morrow at the NJ. e. Church.
Jacob Debold got home last evening
from a visit 20 Pittsburg.
The Odd Fellows will meet tonight
In an important meeting.
o. F. Tarbet moved his residence yes
terday on Main street.
John and William Hall have gone for
q visit 20 Chicago.