Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1893-03-19
MoUNDsvILLE.

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iner. was in the city Thursday and Friday.
The Young people Of the Presbyterian
church gave a social at the home OF Mrs.
john w. Lowe, on Jefferson avenue, last
Tuesday evening. A large number OF the
congregation were present.
Miss Annie Curtis. of Anuiedale, is the
cnest of her cousin in New Martinsville.
The City Council has decided TO open
Third street 10 the full width and has APP
pointed appraisers to determine the damage
10 which the abutting owners will be enti-
tied. The city has chosen j. NJ. Booth and
the owners have selected l.. b. Purdy to
represent them in the matter. These TWO
will select a third and these three Will act
as a Board of Arbitrators.
The case of the Marshall County OH and
Gas Company VS.. The Mining and Manu-
featuring Co. is now in the Circuit Court.
The case was tried before Justice Girls
well and decided in favor Of the plaintiff.
The case attracts much attention, as IL IN
vol| es the right to bore for oil and gas on
a considerable portion OF the defendants
addition to the city of Moundsville.
Mrs. Walter Evans is confined to her
house with illness. She is advanced IN
wears. which fact causes some anxiety
among her relatives.
Ed. Lockwood. prominent young attor-
ney from Iowa. is the guest of Mrs. Chas.
Thompson, at Belmont place.
Miss Grace Jones Of Dillies Bottom has
been the guest Of friends in the city the
past week.
friend. Miss Jennie Fountain on Western
avenue.
Alfred Tomlinson is building an addition
10 his residence which adds greatly TO its
appearance
Some of our young society folks are con-
templating tour 10 some OF the fashlona-
BILE resorts in the mountains OF North Car
DINA.
Nelson and Morton's all Star Opera conn
pany have been playing at the Opera
House for the past two nights. Friday
night they played ESCAPED from Sing
Sing" and last night produced a. very
beautiful comedy-drama, entitled Little
Goldie."
A very amusing incident occurred the
otherday when Mr. Geo. Huffner, promi-
nent citizen OF Cameron, offered 10 bet that
ne could eat two younds of bologna sausage
in less than an hour. The wager was
readily accepted and Mr.. HufIner set 10
work at his task At the end Of the APP
pointed time he had devoured one pound
and six ounces, but was satisfied that be
had enough. He is still living, and that
without the aid Of physician.
Mr.. Louis Dressell is building another
new house on Sixth street
1t seems taat G. S. McFadde is deter
mined in his decision 10 tear down the
mound and sell the dirt TO fill up the low
places in and about the city. He has been
the owner of this property now for mum
Der Of years, and has derived little or nc
revenue. The plot of ground on which II
4. ba a a d
lots. and Mr. McFadden thinks be
will be able to realize several thousand dol
lars from the sale of the same. 1t would
sursely be very ungrateful on the part OF
our citizens and the people OF the State 70
allow the mound, which has stood for ages
land mark Of one Of the most fertile val
levs on the Ohio river, a structure OF an
Gent architecture, built by the hands OF
prehistoric race, and from which our city
derived its name, TO be in this enlightened
age torn down, and the material OF which
ii is constructed used in filling
up the ruts and gullies and back
wards Of valuable lots. Mr.. McFadoen
will sell the property as II now stands.
Why not the city buy il and hx 1t up and
construct the city building thers! There
is plenty OF room on the South Side front
ing on Tenth street for that purpose, and
save the mound from the destruction that
inevitably awaits it. Let the people stay
the hand of this age OF enlightenment and
save our ancient landmark.
petition will be presented 70 Council
al its next meeting asking that Tenth
street be curbed from the depot 70 Jeffer-
son avenue
The Loyal Legion will give their enter
tainment and DemoreSt Contest al the
Opsra House next Saturday evening. They
have prepared an extensive programme,
and are intent upon having YER; enioya-
BILE entertainment. Tickets are COW being
circulated Tor sale.
Mrs. G. A. Hanes has returned from a
visit 10 Baltimore
Major w. J. Buriev was taken down sick
again Yesterday and had 70 call the attend
ance OF his physician. Dr.. G.. ". Bruce.
Mrs. ]. W. ST Clair is the guest Of ner
sister. Mrs. NJ. Van Pelt, at the prison
mansion.
Miss Mamie Mcfarland. OF near Pow
hatau, was the guest Of Miss Laura Horn
brook. on Fifth street. this week.
s. W. Mathews and wife are expected
home from their Southern tour the irsi
week in April.
One of the most enjoyable social events
Of the season took place az the home OF Jas.
Fountain, on Western avenue, on Satur-
dav evening. Il was social given IN hon
or Of Miss Edyth Thompson, Of Bellaire,
who has been the charming guest Of Miss
Jennie for the past week. Music, dancing,
games and conversation were the features
Of the evening. choice refreshments were
served al q proper hour. There were If
teen couples present, and all report an ex-
cellent time.
THE Rev. VIM. Stout. Wharton, Ont.
states: After being Intellectually treated