Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-03-24

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Hilary after an excellent musical and
literary programme had been rendered
in ST Johns Hall.
GENERAL BENWOOD NEWS.
Ii is stated by the employees Of the
Riverside blast furnace that they have
accepted the reduction of 10 percent de-
maaded by the company. The COM
pany has promised to return to the for
mer schedule just as soon as business
improves and prosperity returns. The
men accepted the reduction for fear
that the furnace would shut down, ow-
ing to the large supply of pig metal on
hand
The fact that a survey, as announced
in Yesterdays Register had been made
near the blast furnace by the Riverside
Company has started the old rumor
about tin mill going to be built. The
company refuses to give out any lnfor-
nation concerning the matter and the
only ground for such reports are sur
misses.
Commandery No. 231. of the Knights
Of st. John, are preparing to organize
a ladies' auxiliary, and expect a large
membership, as a great many OF the
wives and sweethearts of the knights
have signifed their intention Of join
ing.
The Wheeling steel plant will start
ND again next week. and one of the
bosses stated yesterday that they hoped
the plant to make steady run.
The Christian Church at McMechen
is uncompleted because of lack OF funds,
although services are being held regu-
larIv in the building. Rev. Lawrence
Bristor. formerly the regular pastor at
Behler's station, near Cameron, for
four years, has been called by the con-
gregation and will assume charge of the
flock the first of April.
An effort has been made by the Coun-
ell of McMechen to get rid of the sur
plus water. which almost covers the en-
tire area of the town whenever a heavy
rain occurs. by sewering it towards the
river by digging open trenches. The
Council is preparing to build complete
sewerage system. but at the present are
handicapped like all municipalities, by
reason of lack of funds.
No person has yet screwed up enough
courage to start up saloon in Me
Mechel. owing to the strong opposition
manifested by the prohibition element
Of that place 1t looks as if the Nc
Mechen boys who have that dry sensa-
tion of the throat will have to depend
upon the Benwood refreshment depots
for their supply of thirst quenchers. 1t
is thought by some of the ardent advO-
Gates Of the new Benwood and Nc
Nechen Water Supply Company that
this scheme will moderate the necessity
for any cold tea" establishment in Nc
( Mechen.
w. p. Mcdonald, the well known
! building contractor of McMechen, has
sold his residence at McMechen to J.
NJ. Nay. a railroader, and will move to
Moundsville.
VIM. Lowe, a we'll known McMechen
citizen. lost a child by death Monday
morning.
The Riverside steel works started up
Yesterday morning and will probably
make the usual run Of three days. Two
plate mills are running and a bell-weld
butt-weld and lap-weld furnace are in
operation.
Considerable Roadway is being made
with the new plate mill being built at
the Riverside The workmen are now
engaged on the superstructure. Repairs
are still being made 70 the Office build
ing. which was moved from the site
now occupied by the new plate min.
Painters are now giving the building a
fresh coat of paint, and the appearance
of the office structure is being rendered
, much more attractive.
The BeuwoOd puGdlers and the en-
ployes of the plate department are
working this week. The steel plant is
idle.
1t is reported that another plate mill
ar the Riverside will start next week.
Two are working now.
President Mckinley has not yet
changed the management of the Ben
wood postofice. 1t seems that McKia-
ley has not as much to say about the
matter as Capt. DCverer. as the appli-
cants are all anxious to know which
one the Congressman favors.
". Barton. who has been appointed