Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-01-08
BRIDGEPORT.

But for a timely discovery, the home of
John Porter, in the West END, would
probably have been burned to the ground
early yesterday morning. Mr. Porter'S
son, who is at present engaged in carrying
the mails between the postoffice and street
cars, arises about four o'clock and lights
fire in the stove. He had been gone
from the hose about fifteen minutes when
Mr.. Porter was awakened from his sleep
to find his bed room filled with smoke. He
Immediately arose. and going to the kitch-
en-. found the floor on fire, also the door
of cupboard near by He displayed his
presence of mind by pouring several buck
cts of water on the flames and eXtin-
gushing them in few minutes. The ORR
gin of the fire is somewhat or a mystery.
The only explanation which can be given
is that heavy ulster and an overcoat
which Mr.. Porter had hung on chears
near the stove, to dry, the evening before,
ignited in some manner. Both were de-
stroyed, and with the exception of these
the loss will be light. Had the blaze re-
manned undiscovered a few minutes long
er, the possibilities are that the flooring
under the stove would have given away,
precipitating it into the cellar.
L. r. Springer is on duty at the c. & P.
freight depot after a few days illness.
George Mckee was at St. Clairsville
yesterday on legal business.
The Wheeling creek mines were in oper-
alton four days last week. The mines
have been running very steady for several
weeks past, which is very encouraging to
the miners.
The revivals being conducted at the
Methodist church at Lansing are meeting
with success.
Mr.. Meyers, of Wellsville. who has been
"subbing'' for Edward Kennedy at the
Aetna-Standard, left for his home yester-
day.
Kinsey Trueman, who has been on the
sick list for the past two weeks, is i'm
proving.
A L. Oxtoby, of Cleveland, was in town
yesterday on business.
Several cases of grip are reported about
town.
The rehearsals for the amateur minstrel
performance to be held ABOUT January 20,
are being conducted regularly.
Sampel Turner refuses to prosecute Ho-
mer Rowan, the youngster who attempted
to steal three caps from the front of his
store, and the authorities released him.
The coal haulers are kept busy these
days.
Ross Barrett is out after several days
illness.
Quill Showalter, of Dunkirk, NJ Y, is
here visiting his wife and child, who are
the guests of Mrs. Showalters sister,
Mrs. Charles Trueman.
Ice has formed over the creek and will
afford excellent skating by tomorrow
Miss Laura Pasco has returned from
Bellaire, where she was called by the SER
ious illness of her aunt, Mrs. Mary Kinsey.
j. c. Cochran is home from East Liver
pool. where he was on business.
VIM Koehnline sold the town a forty
foot street through his property for the
extension of Lincoln avenue for the sum
| of $1,O00.
Chas. Trueman has resigned his position
as travelling salesman with an East Liver
pool firm and has accepted one of the
same kind with a, Philadelphia firm.
Miss Maggie Pierce, who has been visit
ing relatives west of town, returned to her
home at Bellaire yesterday.
Mrs. John Sedgwick is confined to her
home with the grip.
A large fur glove was lost near Dents
| drug store, last night. The finder will
please leave at the store.