Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-05-09
MARTINS FERRY.

AT the meeting of the fremen moth
log definite was done in regard 10
having The Tournaments. They have a
contribution OF $500 OF which $3.50 is
sure money. 1t takes about $3.50 TO see
the matter through in good shape. II
the tournament would be decided upon,
ana Dad weather show up while IL is be-
ing heid, OF course a large attendance
could not be expected and they would
De out OF pocket on the affair. Some
"ereln favor OF reducing the money
10 be invested in prizes, but
THIS would not look very well on the
part OF our 6remen TO reduce the prize
money when all the other cities had
been giving a larger amount II the
tournament should be given here they
want 70 hold the races on the Island,
which would not be doing justice 20
the business men of this place. who
have contributed the money, although
they would give their ball In Martins
Ferrv. On this night Wheeling will
give dances and balls also. So IL the
1remen should decide on the tOurDa
ment let them give their races 10 Mar
tins Ferry aud keep the visitors here
the whole time and they will spend
their money here. One OF the two new
trumpets purchased by the Association
will be given 20 the Hook and Ladder
hremen OF New Pbiadel phia ana the
other will GO 90 Martins Ferry.
Charles Geiles. colored who was ar
rested for carrying concealed weapons
and being drunk. was given hearing
yesterday morning. Mayor WestwOod
assessed Sl aud costs for being drunk
aud SIS aud costs Tor carrying concealed
weapons, Amounting 20 S34 no al.
Charles went 90 Jail. WIN. Stokes and
wife, also coIored, were fned So and
costs each for being cisorderiy.
While John Garretts and Howard
Thomas, TWO young men OF this place,
were driving home from Beliaire Mon
day night their horse became Brighten
ed az the electric lights and kicked
their cart 20 pieces and injured Thomas
slightly.
There will be a meeting OF the
Alumni this evening 20 make prepare
lions for receiving the eleven new mem
bers which graduate from the school
this term.
About twenty-four scholars under the
management of Miss Ruth McMannis,
are practicing a drill which will be
given at the Commencement exercises.
Chief Holeman, Mr.. McGee, repre-
tentative Of the Independent Hose Com
pany, and A. Test, delegates from
Salem fremen, are 10 town.
The G.. A. Il. will hold an old-time
campfire tonight IN their hall. Invita-
tions have been extended 20 several
lodges In this vicinity.
Rev. Brownlee left yesterday for
Portland, Oregon, 20 attend the meet
Of the church conference which con
venes at that place.
The game OF bal between the sunny
sides ADD the ShadySides, which was 10
have come OF yesterday afternoon, was
postponed.
VIM. Dilworth, Of Mt. Pleasant, for
mer proprietor OF the -. Clair, was 10
town yesterday calling on friends.
Quite a large crowd OF x. Of 2. 5 went
% Bei,aire last night % attend festival
given by the lodge Of that place.
The Martins Ferry base ball club
played the Marietta boys Yesterday on
the lat,er's grounds.
Dr. Hal. and James Dickson are eI-
pected home from the California Mid
winter Fair to-day.
The town is decorated with flaming
posters announcing Adam FOrepaugh's
great show.
A young child OF Harry Hoods Is
quite M with what is thought TO be
lung fever.
Hon. Jas. Drennen left this morning
over the C. a p. for Pittsburg on a bus
mess trip.
Thomas Williams has received lady's
bicycle which eclipseS anything in the
city.
Lou Cope has returned after abort
vIsis with his parents at Smlthdel6.
Mrs. Smith. Of Cadiz, is the guest Of
Mrs. A. Campbell, OF Third street.
The Republican convention will be
held June 18th at Steubenville.
Mrs. f. Parker OF Pittsburg, is visit
ing friends OF this place.
VIM. Keuzie, from Mt. Pleasant, was
10 town yesterday.
i. r. Ring was in Pittsburg yester-
day on business.
Ted Jones is home from Beaver Falls
on a visit.