Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-16
MARTINS FERRY.

MARTINS FERRY.
It has been rumored for soma time
past that an effort was being made by
parties interested in the glass trade to
repair and start the old Northwood
glass works, on Second street. Moth
ing definite could be learned OF the en-
terprise. however until within the last
few days, when we'll known glass
man was seen and gave an outline OF
what the new company proposes doing.
Most of the money. II is understood,
will be furnished by Eastern capital
lists. although several Martins Ferry
men of means and influence will take
stock. IL is desired to commence opera
tions with paid up stock Of s3S, O0o,
and repair the works and have them
ready for operation early in the new
year. The parties who are at the head Of
the enterprise want the Martins Ferry
people to subscribe three or four thous-
and dollars as bonus, and as the
amount is small, there is little doubt
that it can be quickly raised. The
plant when in operation employs about
200 hands and would be q great benefit
TO our town.
Chief Ong, in order to prevent rep
etitlon Of last Wednesday nights fall
ure of the fire alarm to respond when
the alarm was turned in from box 20,
has determined TO test the alarm from
the different boxes. but only between
the hours of 2 in the morning and in
the evening. The plan will be so there
can be no mistake TO go tn the different
boxes at the hours named above and
make seven successive taps, after which
the box will be pulled. Remember
seven taps means false alarm or test.
Marshal Westwood brought Nike
Sabol, Hun, up from Bridgeport yes
terday morning for hearing before
Mayor Keller. The man was arrested
there by Officer Thompson, OF that
place, for participating in big fight at
the home of his fellow countrymen in
the First ward here last October but
escaped from the officers at that tiu6s
The Model Opera Company will pre-
sent EAST Lynn" al the Opera House
this evening. This company has given
entire satisfaction during their stay
here, and all lovers of a good play
should not fail to see them this even
ing.
WE are right 10 line Look for the
display in our store window. Prices
are right TO you. p. Dougherty, 1919
Market street, Wheeling.
Mrs. Mary Frymsn, wife OF James
Fryman, OF South Second street, died
OF la grippe yesterday morning at
quarter Of seven o'clock, aged 40 years.
The funeral will take place tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock. Interment at
Weeks Cemetery.
The High School entertainment which
came of at the Opera House last even
ing was one OF the best entertainments
OF the kind ever attempted IN this city.
The house was crowded from pit 10
dome, and everybody went away we'll
pleased.
1t is reported that on Wednesday, De-
cember eth, the marriage OF one Of our
popular young society ladies Of the
First ward, will occur to a young gen.
tleman now employed in the Treasury
Department at Washington, ID. 9.
A. d. Newland, proprietor OF the
American Shoe Store on Broadway, is
closing out his stock Of shoes in view OF
going out OF the business. Bad health
is assigned as the cause.
Reserved seats for the Boston Ideals
will be put on sale at ODg's Monday 81
1890. IL Is said to be an excellent en-
tertalnment, and will 10 doubt draw q
big house.
Mr.. John Paxton. Of the First ward,
and Miss Sarah DeVsult were quietly
married at St. Clairsvile on last We'd
nesday, by Rev. Alexander, Of that
place.
WE are still in the ring. Our holiday
limo IS better than ever. p Dougberty,
1919 Market street, Wheeling.
Messrs. Joy &c Son, the Fourth street
confectioners, are closing out their
stock to quit business.
Mr.. It. j. Grler and Patterson Crowl,
OF the Mann's foundry force, are laid up
with grip.
The work of paving Jefferson street
to the G. & p. crossing WAS completed
last night.
Mr.. Robert Stewart is home from
Chlllcothe, TO spend the holidays.
The platform at the c. g. P. passenger
depot has been raised six inches.
George Higgs. OF Htnaville, Is dan
gerously III with pneumonia.
Roger Reece, Of the Standard addi-
ton, is sick With IL grippe.