Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-06
MOuNkSyILLE.

Carl Hamilton, we'll known Wheel
ing architect, was here yesterday with
the plans for the new home of H. Sea-
mon, which he will build in the First
ward.
Miss Alice Higgs returned to her
home at Graysyille yesterday afternoon
after visit to friends here.
The members Of the Grand Army Of
the Republic are requested to attend
the meeting which is TO be held at the
lodge room tomorrow night. Arrange
ments are to be made for the attending
of the National Encampment at Buff
falo, and it is desired that all who in
tend going should make arrangements
with the committe who will be ap-
pointed.
Mayor Thomas Shepherd, of Ben
wood, was a visitor in the city yester-
day.
Edwin Sharpe will probably move to
Philadelphia next week, which city he
expects to make his future home.
d. T. and John Moore. of Franklin
district, were in the city yesterday.
Charles Potts has purchased the feed
store Of George Griffith, located on sec
ond street. Mr. Potts has had much
experience in this line and will con-
tinue the business at the same stand.
The building formerly used by c..
Kleiner as a basket factory is being
remodeled and will be made dwelling
house. Peter Mccarthy is doing the
carpenter work.
The ladies on the camp grounds will
have a lawn fete at that place to-mor-
row evening. Refreshments OF all
kinds will be served and the proceeds
go for the expense Of holding the an
1ual camp meeting.
Quite a large number Of the young
people will attend the bicycle races
! at Wheeling this afternoon. thinner
man is quite an attraction and the
boys here seem anxious to see him.
Beginning Sunday a new story will
be printed in the Register which will
be well worth reading. The trna 'aine
situation will also be given, ana those
who are not taking the paper should
I leave their name at the postoffice news
stand. This paper will also continue
/ to publish a daily letter from this city
: giving the late news.
About twenty-five of the members OF
/ Little Prince Lodge, K. Of P, went to
Cameron last night, paying a visit to
the lodge there. The party occupied a
special coach kindly provided them by
I the B. & O., and early this morning
/ the car was attached to a freight train
which brought them home. The boys
report having q grand time and speak
very highly of the way they were treat
| ed by their brothers.
Mrs. G.. S. T. Griffith leaves next
week on an extended trip to Mt. Lake
Park.
Mrs. Annie Sullivan left yesterday to
spend some time with friends at Man
nington.
c. A. Weaver was at Wheeling on
business yesterday.
MORE ABOUT IRWIN BROWN.
Yesterday W. H. Hood received the
following letter which explains itself:
Salem. w. Va, August 3, 1897.
William H. Hood, Moundsville, W. Va:
Sir:-I have been informed that
when Irwin Brown, the supposed muir
derer Of NJ. J. Crull, was at your barber
shop that he wore gold glasses. If he
did I should like to know. Mr.. Crull
and Brown were at my place in the af-
ternoon of the Sth day of June, and
that night I was robbed while asleep in
my room Of S16O in money and notes
to the amount of 81 100 were taken, and
il you can give me any information 1
will be greatly obliged to you.
(Signed) G. H. DAVIS.
Mr.. Hood states that when Brown
first come in his shop he noticed that
he had a fine gold watch and a very
large roll Of money, and in fact enough
to arouse suspicion. Mr.. Hood has
written Mr.. Davis, giving him the de-
sired information.
Last evening Joseph Carpenter gave
a very enjoyable dance at McCarthy's
grove. which was participated in by
about fifteen couple. Everybody had
a coed time and several visitors from
outside the city made up the merry
crowd
Walter Evans and Mrs. DR.. G. w.
Haskinson have been appointed by the
city school board substitute teachers.
The session this year will not begin
until the third Monday in September.
The Christian Church will soon make
arrangements to build on their lot at
the corner Of Jefferson avenue and
Seventh street. The building is to be
a neat one and has been needed for
some time.
MARRIED AT PITTSBURG.
The many friends of Miss Dollie
Israel will be surprised to learn that
she was married on last Tuesday eve
ming in Pittsburg to Mr.. j. w. Hig-
gins. of that city. The ceremony was
performed at the home of her sister,
Mrs. Emma Graham, on Mt. Washing
ton and was witnessed by only few
friends. Mr.. Higgins is a son OF a
wealthy oil producer and stands very
high in society circles. He has also
frequently visited this city and is
known by many people here. The
happy couple will take up their resi-
dence in Allegheny in a week or two,
and have everything ready to go to
house excepting. Miss Israel had been
making the above city her home for
some time past. and her many friends
will be pleased TO hear Of her mar
riage.
Hallock Bros. are rushing the stone
work of the addition to the south wall
Of the penitentiary. and it will not be
long until the contract is completed.
TWO convicts were released from the
penitentiary yesterday. Both were
cllored men. and were sent up from
Logan county.
Miss Lizzie Alexander Lowe was the
hostess To mite q large number of heI