Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-01-01
MARTINS FERRY.

Council met last evening with five
members present. The Potter sewer
age system, plans and specifications
were adopted, and the hearing of sug-
gestiOnS aud objections u the plans
was postponed Until this evening. The
services of b. J. Miller were ordered
secured 70 make any changes necessary
ia the pIans. A resolution was passed
Authorizing the City Clerk 10 secure all
contracts and papers belonging TO the
city now 10 the hands OF attorneys.
An ordinance was passed to grade Fifth
street from the Cemetery road 10 Cliff
street, the properly owners TO pay the
costs. a petition by property owners
along the G. 81 =. track, between Han
over aud Walnut streets, for the re-
moval Of the board fence erected by
tue railroad company, was laid over for
further information. Adjourned until
this evening
The back river is affording great
amusement TO young and CID alike at
present. Yesterday afternoon about
], 600 people could be seen shaking be-
tween Einavlle and Bridgeport. The
boys have started TO play ball on the
ice. It is great fun for all except the
man az the bat, for generally when ne
strikes at the ball his feet fly ost from
under him.
The Maennechor Singing Society
gave a concert and dance at their hall
on Washington street last night; a very
enjoyable affair. The best musical tai
eat of this city was present and some
A g.
the concert dancing begun aud toe old
year was danced out and the New Year
H.. TO the music OF talloure's orchestra.
On the 7tn of this month the 2ew
county officers will be sworn 10. There
viii be new officer take Mayor West
woods place rs Assistant Deputy Sher-
ill., Marshal Elmer Moore and Con
stable Thomas II. Stanton are making
pretty lively fight for IL.
The Amaigamated Association Of Iron
aud Steel Workers have passed resou-
tons condemning the action OF the
Buckeye Glass Company in trying TO
start with non-uniOn men, and endorS-
ing the stand the union men have taken
against 10.
Mrs james Ralston and the Misses
Misses Boss Griffith, Name Thomas,
Ella IHgiebright. Nettie McWilIiamS
and several others will entertain this
afternoon from the hours of 2 till ..
William Fisher. who has been visit
ing bis family 40 this place for couple
of weeks, left yesterday for Newport.
Ky, where he is working in rolling
mill. Mr.. Fisher is thinking strongly
of moving his family there.
Marshal Moore Intends putting g
stop 20 the sled riding that young peo-
pie have been doing on Sunday, and
hereafter any boy caught sled-riding on
the streets on Sunday will DO arrested
and made TO pay a fine.
There were TWO cases In police court
Yesterday morning. Emory Lewis was
fined 81 and cost for being drunk; Mrs.
George Duesch was fined s. and costs
for being dsOrdoriy and using abusive
language.
The hunting party that went out back
OF New Athens last week returned last
evening after successful hunt. They
say the thermometer out there regis
tered % degrees below zero Friday
morning.
The EpwOrth League of the Metho-
dist Church will give a musical and lit
erary entertainment this evening.
Several young people will so out to
Washington, Pa, this morning. to spend
the day with Miss Lizzie Gilmore
Hownrd Smith will leave tomorrow
for Lafayette College, after spending a
couple weeks with bis parents.
Fred Ebenng entertained q number
OF his young friends in a very pleasant
manner last evening.
Mrs. George Chessel. who has bsen
visiting relatives here returned home 10
Cleveland yesterday.
Pots will be set az the West Virginia
glass works to-day, preparatory TO start
ing next Monday.
Work on tae school building is being
delayed considerably by the unfavora-
bic weather
Miss Minnie Schockley, Of Yorkvile,
was In town yesterday calling on
friends.
Holiday hours will be observed at the
postoGice to-day. The banks will be
closed also.
Robert Fowler aud wife are home
after a visit with ST. Clairsyille friends.
Miss Jennie Gardner, Of Portland
Station, was calling here yesterday.
VIM. Jones has removed his brsnch
store from Hanover 10 Broadway.
The Glee Club met st the home Of
Miss Edith McKim last evening.
DR.. John Harvey was visiting his
parents at Elm Grove yesterday.