The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-05
, MARTINS FERRY NEWS.
The Daily Chronicle Of WhcclinS's


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Progressive Neighbour.
The case OF William Barley Pearl
vs.. W. II. Rohrey, for selling a claim
amounting TO 500 ont OF the state
came up before Squire Keller last
night, and Judgment In favor OF the
defendant was given. 1t was proven
that the claim had been standing for
over four years, during which time
plaintiff had almost steady employ
ment, but at no time had he made any
effort to settle with the defendant.
The Thlmblc Bee Society was hand
someiy entertained by Mrs. Charles
Morgan yesterday afternoon. About
twenty-five ladies' were present. ana
the afternoon was enjoyably spent. ap-
petizIng refreshments adding much TO
the enjoyment OF the occasion.
The verdict In the case OF the Bridge
port Electric Light and Power Com
pany ys. the City Of Martins Ferry.
allowing plaintiff 5000, has been set
aside, and the motion for q new trial
has been granted By Judge Hohings-
worth. -
u Mary Katherine, the nine-months-old
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. William Ellis.
OF Aetnaville. died yesterday. afternoon
of lung trouble. Her remains Will be
taken to Yorkville tomorrow afternoon
and inferred at West cemetery.
At the United Presbyterian congrega-
ton meeting held last night 1t voted
unanimously to extend call to Rev.
Arch. II. Robinson. of Allegheny.
Arthur Hcckathorn, who has been
employed In this city, left yesterday for
his home, at New Martinsvillc, occa-
stoned by an attack Of grip.
The following representatives from
Mt. Pleasant were In the city yesterday:
Clayton Hoge, Barney Drake. Charles
King and George Johnson.
Mrs. William Bowman and two sons
wifi return to their horne, at Cinein-
natl, this morning, after several
weeks visit with friends.
The funerals Of Mrs. Bessie Muller
and Miss Emma Mears were held from
st. Mary's church yesterday, each be-
Ing largely attended.
Miss Edna AldredGe, who has been
the guest of friends here for the past
week, returned TO her home, at st.
Clairsville. last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Smith will enter
tain q few friends Mt a dinner party to-
morrow evening, at their home. on
Fourth street.
The Belmont City and Onward lodges
l. o. o. F. consolidated last night. AZ
ter the consolidation a banquet was
given.
Mrs. Ad. Coss has moved her store
into the room formerly occupied by
JohnSon's meat store.
A crowd of young people went out
to Steeple Valley last night, TO attend
the literary exercises.
All OF the sheet mills at the Aetna
Standard except Nos. 10, IL and l. will
go on this morning.
Howard Montgomery returned to
Pittsburgh last night. after visit with
his parents.
James N. Hukiil, the merchant tailor,
Is confined to his home with the grip.
Mrs. John Gray, of New Concord,
Ohio. Is visiting relatives IN this city.
Miss Nellie Moore vii leave for visit
at Akron and Cleveland to-day.
Miss Rcttn Wright has returned from
a visit with Pittsburgh friends.
Miss Edna Wilbur returned to her
home, In GAINESVILLE, yesterday.
Miss Murgery Gibson entertained her
friends at home last evening.
Miss Ruth McCleary has returned
from Il visit at Tiltonvlllc.
Mrs. George Springer is victim Of
the grip.
Louis Helling is very III with pneu-