The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-09
MARTINS FERRY.
uaps and nflshap, In tho Thriving city
Across the River.

Hans and hflshaps In the Thriving CITY
Aeros, the River.
The meeting OF the Martins Ferry
council on Saturday night lasted Until
midnight. Much business was trans
acted. A prolonged and spirited debate
was caused by motion offered by
Joseph Hilton. This was to pay the
marshal and police force their usual
months salaries, less the first INSTALL
ment OF the Overcharges in accord9hce
with the resolution Of the previous
meeting or council. This meant N2 each
for Och, Fisher, Neal and Myers. with
50 GO 10 be refunded by Och. s. 90 by
Fisher. 81 90 by Neal and 81 20 by Myers.
HIltOns motion was seconded by Kerr
and was opposed by James, finally
passing unanimously.
Policeman Och who was present said
TINT during the Ave and one-half years
he had served as policeman cases were
frequently put in over night ana dls-
charged in the morning without trlal'
rather than keep them In the lookup
and board them at the expense OF the
city. Och snfd ne was willing 10 give
back what had been collected twice by
mistake, but In one case he was asked
10 pay back something he did not get.
He stated that things had been conduc-
ted loosely, but In good faith by the
police and he wanted 10 know about
the dockets Of the former mayors. Po-
liceman Neal made similar statement
The funeral OF the late BENJAMIN
Exley yesterday afternoon was large
" attended, many being present from
Wheeling. Rev. DR.. ]. w. Robins pas
tor of the N. +. church. ofilclated ana
the palibearers were John Wickhnm
William Ratclln Henry Redman, John
Redmnn and Col william Exley. all
relatives. The music was furnished by
Frank Erwin. John Crump. Miss Car,
RE CroEsiey. Miss Laura Hopkins anu
George Hipkins. The interment was al
Peninsuiar cemetery.
A debate and spelling bee will be
given at the Opera House next sat
urdny night for the benefit OF the zee,
tnrr fund. The subject for debate VII
no cuban recognition. The spelling bee
announced for the Central school build
ing the same night has been postponed
untIl the Saturday following.
The beaumont Glass Company "
working day and night and selling all
II can make. Considering the capacity
the works Is doing wonderful husl-
ness. II has been busy ever since II
started, The champion line IS their
best seller
Quarterly meeting was held in the N.
Z. church yesterday, Rev. }. II. ROE
ers preaching. The protracted meetings
in progress at this church are being
very largely attended and they are
successful
The ares have been put out at the
Northwood Glass Works at Ellwood
city. Pa. 1t is said that the company
will be reorEanized.
Yesterday afternoon Rev. Mr.. Dona-
hey, Of bridgeport, addressed the
young mems gospel meeting at the AL
E. church.
4 general meeting Of the Kings
DauGhters was held at the PresDy-
terrain church last night after the SER
vice.
A. C. shaver and others are nego-
tIatlng with Pittsburgh parties for the
sale OF their coal land at Pultney Bot
tom.
w. II, coss has withdrawn az a can
didate for marshal. but VI. A. Barthol-
omew says he is still in the fight.
The Martins Ferry base ball club
is getting ready for the coming season.
Uniforms have been ordered.
About $50 was netted at the supper
given by the ladies' Of the Presbyterian
church on Saturday night.
The second rehearsal for the cantata
of Ruth" will be held this evening ut
the Central school building.
The Thlmble Bee will be entertained
this afternoon by Miss Ella lngle-
bright, In honor OF visitors.
The old office building at the Aetna
Standard will be torn down TO make
room for anneallng boxes.
Mrs. James Dolan, OF sIstersvllle,
who has been at the bedside OF her
mother, has returned.
Bert Krim who recently had nm oper-
alton performed on his leg, will be out
In few days.
Gran, sedgwIck has gone TO Column
bus TO attend the Republican state
convention.
Meetings Will be continued In the
Presbyterian church this week.
James Furey returned on Saturday
night from Sharon, Pa.
Miss Lucy Mewilliams spent Sunday
at MoundsViiie.