The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-07-26
MARr1N,s FERRY NEWS.
The Daily Chronicle of wheeling
ProgressIve NeIghbor.

LgTInInG LUt llLllE anu kAaAgN ANA sANANe--1
the congressional convention. As was
stated In this paper before. Martins
Ferry no doubt can secure the conven-
ton for the asking, but the town al
fords little hotel accommodations anu
there will be in the neighborhood or
four or Ave hundred delegates and 9TH
ers present at this convention, for u
win be a warm one with three candi-
dates in the field. Now r. the time for
our people, who are eager to secure the
convention, 10 determine whether or
not they will throw open their homes
to the delegates. II this be done, no
doubt the handling Of the convention
will be a success. and reflect no dis
grace on our city. The securing or the
convention for this city would be q
great boom to our old town and all
should be willing to put themselves to
a little trouble In order to make It a
success.
At a meeting OF the BARRIERS Union
Monday evening, the following officers
were elected: President, Harry Dyson;
vice president, Frank Myers: recording
secretary. Elmer Rosenthal; assistant
recording secretary, Joseph Schuck-
nell; financial secretary. Wilbur Luns'
ford; treasurer. N. S. Hood.
1t is quite likely that Martins Ferry
will extend an invitation to the East
ern Ohio Volunteer Firemen's associa-
ton to hold the tournament here next
year. II It Is decided TO ask for the
tournament the association Will do
nothing amiss In accepting the invita-
ton.
The star Theatre, of this city. under
It's new management. Will open It's
doors for the coming season, September
%, with a high class company. Mana
ger Blumenberg is in Rondout, N. Y,
securing some elaborate scenery to be
used in the house next season.
The Thlmble Bee. OF this city, was
very Hospitality entertained yesterday
afternoon by the Inhabitants Of Camp
Rest" The only thing to mar the
pleasure OF the day was the rain on the
return trip.
The American Tin-Plate Company
proposes building new brick stric.,
ture at the Laughlin plant. to be used
ns an office only. The building Is to be
2Ox5O feet and consist of two office
rooms.
Daniel Beardon and family. OF Mar
ion, Ind, ore the guests Of Mrs. Grit
fifth, on Fifth street. Mr.. Beardon Is
president OF the Standard cooperative
glnssworkers, located at that city.
The Belmont Central Trades Union
committee have fixed the day for La
Dor Day demonstration, as Saturday.
August 10. The picnic Will probably be
held in seabrights Grove.
A number OF young men from this
place attended the dance given at the
island club rooms last evening, by the
young society people Of Bridgeport.
Spence, Baggs & Co.'s foundry will
resume to-day. after couple OF days
idleness, occasIoned by a slight break
in the gas engine.
Edward Daume and wife return to
Pittsburgh to-day. after q few days
visit with the formers parents on Cen
Ter street.
Miss Maggie Slaughter returned yes
terday from Massillon. where she had
been the guest OF relatives for a couple
Of weeks.
Mrs. Frank Ebert and Miss Theresa
Eibert left yesterday for Cameron. W.
Va, to visit relatives for a few days.
H. W. Gauding goes to Pittsburgh to-
day, to attend the Pittsburgh WASH
lngton ball game this afternoon.
, Mrs. r. c. swartz md son nddaugh-
Ter, hnlpn aTu NlHTy, lelt yesteTuhy IUT
Carrollton, to visit relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Padden. of
SteubenVille. are the guests Of the fam
fly OF Robert Graham.
Fritz Baker will return to Cleveland
Saturday to resume his position at the
Libby glass works.
Dick Padden returns TO Pittsburgh
to-day where he will Join the Wash
ington club.
Mrs. Birdie Hobensack and sister.
Miss Laura Hopkins, are guests at
Camp Rest"
Miss Celia ong. Of smIthHeld. is the
guest Of her daughter, Miss Blanche. In
this city.
william II. Troll. Of Philadelphia, is
the guest Of II. w. Ganding, on Third
street.
Mr.. and Mrs, Nathan Holloway, of
Canton, are guests OF relatives In this
city.
Mrs. W. II. Helfenblne viii spend the
day with relatives at Elm Grove.
John l.. Dobblns. Of Philadelphia, is
the guest Of relatives In this city.
Miss Verne Clark leaves to-day for
MRsslllon. to visit relatives.
w. l.. Noble went to Claysville. Pa,
yesterday. TO visit relatives.
M'MECHEN NOTES.
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