Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-10-03

Early yesterday morning whats might
have been very destructive flre was mar
rowly averted at the row of terlement
ployes al the Aetna Standard mill while
passing the place about three o'clock mo-
uced blaze issuing from shed in. the
rear OF the houses. which was extinguish-
eG without much trouble. The fire when
discovered was making good Roadway
towards the houses, where all the occu-
have ignited from a fire that was built in
the shed the evening before for the pur-
pose OF drying some fishing lines and
tackle.
VIM. Hess. of Maynard. who recently
purchased the Rhodes flour mill, is having
the mill put in condition for starting up.
At present new boilers and furnaces are
being put in. 1t is expected that Mr.. Hess
will begin operations the latter part of
November.
Miss Mollie Ritner, sister of John Rit-
ner, is seriously i'll at her home in Kirk
wood, the result of the strain on her caus-
ed by her brothers recent arrest, charged
with wrecking the c., L. & w. train
Inc Republican County Executive Com
m mi is at present trying to make ar,
either Foraker or Bushnell to speak at this
place some time during the fall campaign.
Just when they will have the speakers
mentioned is not exactly known, but it
Will be within three or four weeks.
|. Earl Burns of the c. & p freight force,
IS spending the day at Plainfield, o., with
friends.
Since Friday the Crystal glass works
has shipped three carloads of glassware
from the c. & P. freight depot. The
works is having the best run now it has
mad for several seasons.
Mrs. j. Z. Trueman is spending the day
at GAINESVILLE with FRIENDS.
>. 4. Springer is spending Sunday at
Coshocton with relatives
A young son of Henry Realm residing
near St Ciairsville fell one day last week
while at Beach Hill school, striking one
OF ms hands on sharp piece of glass,
cutting an ugly cash. He came near
bleeding to death before medical assist
ance could be obtained.
Alex Blazier, the coal hauler, has pur-
chased a new wagon
Wm. Poole, of Pike street is confined to
ms home with spinal trouble.
Rev w l.. Dixon will deliver a memoir
ial sermon this evening at the Kirkwood
M. E. Church. for Leo Lamar.
James Melvin, of Uniontown was here
yesterday on business.
Mrs. E. ". Houser. of Brookside, is
confined to her home threatened with ty-
phold fever. Her daughter, who has been
very Ill for couple of weeks, is recover
j. L. Higgins is repaintig the interior
and exterior of his store, giving it an at
tractlve appearance.
Ray Hyde, superintendent of the Nation
! al Plke In the county, was here yesterday
on business.
| number of young people from Wheel
| ing We're very pleasantly entertained at
the nome OF Mrs. Reuben Oxenbein, al
| Brookside, last Thursday evening.
Samuel Oxenbein, who has been ill for
some time, was reported some better yes
| terday.
McConnaughey Bros. are working night
and day canning tomatoes at their can
| merry near SCOTS Station.
| Harry Beck is having a new residence
| erected at Scott's Station.
Auditor Aldredge was down from St
| GAINESVILLE yesterday on business
Lee EarnshaW was some better yester-
| day, and his recovery is now hoped for
j. z. Heinlein left for Freeport, o.. yes
| terday on business.
| viii briggs is able to be out again af-
! ter a short illness.