Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-08
MARTINS FERRY.

Yesterday, while doing some hauling
on the furnace wharf, large draught
horse belonging to the Benwood Fur
break it's leg. A veterinary surgeon
from Wheeling was sent for, who upon
finding the condition the horse was In
ordered 1t shot, which was done.
The condition of some of the streets
in Briedenstein's addition is very bad
Mud holes, some OF them nearly large
enough TO drown horse, are abundant,
and minor defects are numerous. The
city authorities should take an early OPP
portunity to place these thoroughfares
in better state OF repair.
The Independent Hose Company have
several subscription books out 10 defray
their expense to the tournament at Ma
rietta. Our citizens should take some
interest in our fire laddies, as they are
the crack team of Eastern Ohio, and en-
courage them by liberal subscription.
Prof. Wiley, advance agent Of the
Bethany College Glee Club, was in the
city making arrangements for his club
TO appear at the Opera House under the
auspices OF the Y. NJ. G. A.
For RENT.-Store room formerly &C.
cupied by P. Wagner, corner OF Han
over street and C. & p. r r., also three
first-class offices. Enquire Of Z. Me-
DOnough.
A resident of Constantinople, Tur-
key, will lecture in the Presbyterian
Church this evening, taking for his sub
ject the manners and customs OF that
country.
A hatcher on one OF the mills at the
Standard, by the name OF Michael
O'Neal, was burned severely yesterday
by falling on some hot iron.
Wanted-A woman to nurse girl
who has typhoid fever. Enquire OF
James Miskell, on Eighth street, in
Martins addition.
Misses Jessie and Allie Williamson
will stay with Wheeling friends until
their departure for California.
Nick Shiffier, one of the Cleveland
and Pittsburg railroad detective force,
was In the city yesterday.
George l.. Spence left yesterday morn
ing on business trip in Athens county
and West Virginia.
Miss Ella Martin, OF East Liverpool,
was In the city yesterday among her
many friends here.
The Kings Daughters met at the
home OF Miss May McCleary, on Vine
street, last night.
DIR. J. NJ. Backford has been appoint
ed Health Officer by the Township
Board of Health. ~.
Several OF our people atten' the
Ingliss- King wedding, at Claysyille,
Tuesday night.
Engineer Alex Potter left for Orr
Vile yesterday, where he has secured a
large contract.
Misses Clara Sheets and Kettle Nc
Williams are visiting friends near Bell
aire.
A little child of Mr.. and Mrs Frank
Walters was buried in Riverview ceme-
terry.
Miss Ada Hoffner, of st. Clairsville,
is the guest Of Miss Blanch Schofeld.
Dan Ellis has resigned bis position as
weigh boss at the Ktna Coal Mines.
An infant child of Mr.. and Mrs. Lee
ander Hill died yesterday morning.
The Grocers' Protective Association
met In the K. Of. P. Hall last night
Mrs. Louisa Bell, Of Hanover street,
went TO Brilliant yesterday.
Prof. J. A. White, Of ut. Pleasant.
was in the city yesterday.
Mrs. VIM. Hilton. Of Broadway, Is
visiting friends In Bellaire.
Miss Mamie link returned to Steu-
benvIlle yesterday.
r. w. Taylor, Of Tiltonville, was in
town yesterday.
Joseph Wells is confined to bis home
by sickness.
The Board OF Education met last
night.