Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-12
MOUNDSyILLE.

business trip 10 Green county, Pa
Miss Margaret Terrell will spend to-
morrow evening with friends at Ben
wood.
Miss Maude Hyer, of Bellaire, and
Richard st. Clair. of Columbus, Ohio,
were guests of friends here yesterday.
Several of the young folks will at
tend a big picnic at Harsh's sugar
camp on next Saturday.
The pension examining board was IN
session yesterday. Several applicants
were examined and nearly all stood the
test.
Policeman Bert Evans, who has been
of duty for a week or so, will go to
work tomorrow morning. His wounds
have nearly healed up.
Miss Mollie Terrell, Of Echo Point,
is visiting friends in the city.
John Nixon, of Rosby's Rock, was in
the city on business yesterday.
General B. w. Price is still unable
to leave his home on account Of phys
zeal weakness He is much broken
down in health and has not left his
home for some time.
Hon. d. A. Dorsey is confined TO his
home on account OF serious illness.
The Epworth League will give a
musical and literary entertainment at
the NJ. E. Church this evening. A fine
programme has been arranged and ali
are invited to attend.
Matthias yelling, former B. & o.
yard conductor here, but now living
on his farm in Peasants county, was
here yesterday calling on friends.
Phil A. Shafer was at Wheeling on
business yesterday.
Guy Mcmahon, Of McMechen, and
Otto Dolbeare, of Benwood, were visi-
tors in the city last evening
Z. H. Criswell shipped about one
hundred squares Of tin roofing TO the
town of Elkins yesterday He reports
business very good in his line, with
many good orders ahead.
Miss Anna Davis, of Washington,
Pa, is in the city visiting friends.
The steamer Kanawha passed down
yesterday and discharged very large
consignment of leather at the wharf
Chapt. Conant, of this CITY, has charge
Of the boat.
Charles McPeek, of Wheeling, was in
the city yesterday. He is taking his
vacation and will go 10 Mt. Lake Park
for several days.
S. Il. Andrews, of Detroit, who has
been here for week past getting up a
directory Of this city finished mis- ia
bors yesterday. His book will be is
sued some time in January, and con-
of Iicf - ~,
the city.
John Troll mine operator Of Ohio,
was in the city yesterday calling on
friends. He states that every mine in
his neighborhood is closed, and if Of
the opinion that the strike will not be
ended before the first of October. The
men so far are holding out without
want, but the state of affairs Is much
worse than some people imagine.
A representative OF the new telephone
company, which city franchise was APP
piled for at the last meeting Of council
was here yesterday. He made can
vass of the town and secured a large
list of subscribers. The rate will be
SIS year, and the amount seems very
satisfactory TO all. He claims that as
soon as the franchise is given work
on the line will be commenced and
everybody will be given advantage Of
the cheap rates.
Those intending going on the Ohio
River excursion TO Cincinnati next Sat-
urday and will use the parlor car,
should notify the agent B. E. McCus-
key at once. An extra dollar is charg-
ed for the service and seats must be
secured in advance.
Seamon & Son made a shipment Of
10000 of their stogies to San Francisco
yesterday. They have a very large
trade in California and ship almost
daily there.
The members of the County Court
were at Fish Creek yesterday to view,
the road, which Surveyor Stewart made
repairs some time ago. A petition is
in the Commissioners hands asking
for his removal, and the Court thought
best to inquire into the matter more
fully.
Tuesday evening Mrs. Jane Coy en-
tertained her friends at her home on
Lafayette avenue. Quite a pleasant
time washad by all who spent the even
ing in kindred diversions. At the prop
err time refreshments were served, after
which the guests rturnd to their homes.
The Wheeling District Methodist con-
ference association were in session at
the camp grounds yesterday. Rev. A.
Moore presided at the meeting and
about twenty ministers from the dis
trict were present. Reports from sew
eral Of the members were heard and the
general routine of business was. trans
acted. The session will convene again
to-day, which will end it.
Several of the young folks were to
give a hay ride on Tuesday evening.
but owing to some misunderstanding
the affair was declared off and will be
given later.