Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-07-04
ELM GROVE.

A short time ago there was bad
fight here in town. Thomas Walker,
of Wheeling, driver for House d Her
man, came to town, and it is said be-
came intoxicated. 1t appears j. a.
Sullivan Nike Howley's trainer, was
near by, and over dispute as to who
was the best man fight ensued. Sulli-
van got badly scratched and beat up
about the face, and Walker got his lip
cut clean through. Yesterday Consta-
Bile Anderson came out, and arrested
Sullivan on charge of fighting.
A short time ago Mayor Loring made
the donation Of beautiful altar tn the
Episcopal Church, and the elegantly
designed altar has been placed
in the handsome new building.
Mr.. Loring gave il as memorial altar
in memory OF his daughter, Mary D.,
who died about one year ago.
There will be an exciting foot race in
town to-day. Scott Linton and John
Williams, noted local sprInters, will
contest. The race will be from the
Grove to Triadelphia and return, dis
lance OF two and half miles. The
race will be for the possession OF a
purse Of $40.
Patterson's new picnic grounds, called
the Sycamore Grove, are completed.
New buildings have been erected, and
many private picEics are booked for the
season. A feature Of the new resort Is
beautiful pond, adapted for swimming
purposes.
Last week the W. & L. E. railroad
made an Improvement, which has been
considerably talked Of. The Company
made an attachment to their water
tank of three hundred feet OF hose, to
be used in case Of fire.
Mike Howey, the pugilist, at his
quarters in town, is getting into line
condition for his fight on the 18th OF
this month with the Cincinnati man.
Mr.. Howley is working hard and is get
ting into fine form.
DR.. Jno. c. BOLTON and family, from
Columbus, o., who have been visiting
Mr.. Il. Chambers for the last week, will
leave for California next week. II
the climate is suitable they will reside
there.
There will be grand display OF fire.
works near the depot this evening. A
large assortment OF all kinds OF rockets,
ETC., have been procured. In the otter
noon a large balloon will be sent up.
A few nights ago the English Luther
an Church held very enjoyable iestl'
val. Things passed of very successfully
and over $40 were cleared to help defray
the expenses oil the new church.
Thomas Spears and daughter went
through town yesterday on their way
to Raneytown for visit. Mr.. Spears
is the we'll known employe OF the XIV
erside works ia Wheeling.
Jno. Roney is having fine new
frame house built in the Patterson ad-
dition. lie will occupy it as resi-
dence.
There are large number Of fishing
parties, principally from Wheeling, en-
camped above the Grove, on Wheeling
creek.
There were several fights at the pic
mic at Fulmer's last Saturday night. No
one was seriously hurt
Chambers coal works are not running
steadily. 1t is thought, however, that
the works will resume soon.
Albert McComas, who works In the
tube works at Washington, Pa, Is home
TO spend the Fourth.
w. T. Chambers took charge OF the
postoflice last Friday, and Miss Annie
nownay ia in charge
Major Loring, Mrs. c. ]. Milton and
Miss Mamie Patterson are at theWorld's
Fair.
The work of constructing the new
English Lutheran Church has been be-
gun.
Mr.. Walters was called to Caldwell,
O.. yesterday by the death OF relative.
Miss Noble Sweeney, OF wheeling,
called on friends here yesterday.
Thos. Stanley is making big improve
ments at his place of business.
Z. NJ. Atkinson purchased a large
amount OF wool here Saturday.
Miss Rena Wilson is home from a
visit to friends in Wheeling.
Work on the pike through the Grove
is very brisk these days.
NJ c. Glass, of the depot, was visitor
last night in Wheeling.
Thornburg Bros. have completed
their fine new barn.
w. Il. Chambers is indisposed.