Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-26
BELLAIkE

There were two small fires in the city
yesterday afternoon. A blaze was dis
covered in the roof of VIM. Wlse's
dwelling house, on Front street, Gravel
Hill, about hali-past two. The COM
panies responded promptly to the alarm
and the blaze was soon extinguished,
little damage being the result. Before
/ the fire companies had returned to the
/ hose houses they were called to Rose
I Hill 20 exelnguish blaze in the kitchen
roof Of the old Wilson property, occu.
pied by James Wilkinson. Here, too,
the damage done will amount 10 but
few dollars.
Yesterday afternoon, at the home Of
Mrs. George Walters, on Noble street,
there was given high tea in honor of
Mrs. Thomas Wetherald and her
daughter AID Mrs. Rev. Williams, who
leaves to-day for California. The affair
was given under the auspices Of the
Ladies' Aid Society, and was thorough
y enjoyed by all present.
A Bellaire party has made arrange
mentS TO put boat in the trade
between this city and McMechen, which
has recently been entered by the little
boat from Wheeling. A lively contest
may Do expected when the two packets
are competitors.
Bridgeport and Martins Ferry will
each send down q crowd TO the LontZ
meeting 10 this city Saturday evening,
aud a crowd Is also expected from st.
Clsirsville. Mr. Lentz is mighty recon-
mended as an eloquent and interesting
speaker.
The Young Mems Democratic Club
will turn out in body at the Lentz
meeting Saturday evening, and will act
as an escort 70 the speaker and visiting
clubs. Democrats are cordially invited
TO join with the club on this occasion.
At a meeting Of the Masonic frater-
nifty asst evening the project Of estab-
fishing club and reading-rOOm was
discussed. About 100 members are said
10 be already 10 favor OF the movement
and 10 will likely be so.
George Linn, ESQ, Democratic candi-
date FOR Representative, was in the city
yesterday. Mr.. Linn Is an intelligent
young attorney OF good Judgment, and
deserves well Of the electors.
Hope Hose Company will give ball
tomorrow evening for the benefit Of
Bud Rogers, an old member Of the de-
partment, who has been sick for some
time.
The Young Mems Democratic Club
will hold a special meeting this evening.
Democrats who are nos members OF the
club are cordially invited to attend.
There is one case Of diphtheria in the
city. The proper precautions will be
taken 70 isolate the case and prevent a
spread Of the dreaded disease.
Our bird hunters are completing ar
engagements 70 start out on the search
for quail as soon as the prohibitory
limit expires next month.
Albert Crider, the young man who
annoyed conductors on the electric
line, was taxed s. and costs In the May
or's Court Yesterday.
The Bellaire bottle factory will
resume operation next Monday, ar
engagements not being perfected 10 start
to-day, as expected.
Hon. Ross j. Alexander, Of Bridge
port, has been invited TO preside at the
Lentz meeting in this city Saturday
evening.
The Gilbert Comic Opera Company
will present "1he Black HusSar" at
the Elysian theatre tomorrow even
ing.
County Auditor Joe. Henderson and
wife were in the city Tuesday evening,
en- route to the Worlds Fair
Mrs. Charles Daitenberg will open a
grocery in the Anderson building, on
South Union street.
City Hall is to be overhauled aud put
i'm good repair. 1t has needed attention
for some time.
Charles RAISER is tearing down his
big stable, near the site OF the b. & o.
car shops.
Mayor MCGOWAN collected S34.l5 in
fines and licenses last month.