The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-06-28
BRIDGEPORT HAPPENINGS.
Events Of n Dayin the Town at The
End of the BrIipc.

GScHis oi llay'1n the Town ut The
End of the Bridge.
The fire department was called out
yesterday morning by slight blaze in
the house occupied by Mrs. crlswall,
adjoining Bayha's carriage shop. The
paper which had been used in stut,ing
the fire place caught fire. and fell out
upon the floor. The flames were extia-
guished without the aid OF the depart
ment. No damage resulted.
Six extra policemen were sworn In
yesterday. This step was brought
about by the large number OF crooks
attracted here by the street fair on the
Island. Two Shell artists were ar
rested here yesterday. One paid a fine
last evening and the other Is In tho
lookup.
The social given by the Third Meth
odist Episcopal church last evening on
the lawn In front OF the church was Il
decided success, and gratifying sum
was cleared.
Jesse Pratt, formerly Of st. Glars
Vile. but latterly OF Washington. D. c.,
has moved his family back to this
county, and will reside In ColeraIn..
The young people OF this city VIII be
entertained Tuesday afternoon and eve
ming. July 4, by Fred Adolph, at his
home. on the Cadiz pike.
A lively fight between two unknowns
occurred at the end Of the bridge yes.
terdaS afternoon. Both were arrested
by officer Thompson.
]. w. White, o. Glen Ecston. W. Va,
who has been the guest OF his daugh.
ter. Mrs. Elizabeth Birch, leaves this
morning for Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Goodwin, of East
Liverpool. are the guesss OF the latter's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George MedIll,
Of Brookside.
A number from here formed q boat
Ing party which went up the river yes
terday. and spent the day above Mar
tins Ferry.
The directors Of the Wheeling Street
Railway, from Cleveland. passed
through town yesterday. en- route to
Wheeling.
The Canning factory was Off yester-
day on account Of the scarcity Of -ber-
ries, which they nre now working on.
Rev. George Cook GirSen and family,
of Worthwhile. South Dakota, are In the
city, the guests Of his parents.
Trueman Duncan had two fingers
crushed badly at the Aetna-Standard
works yesterday afternoon.
r. W. Al!ender cut his hand while
engaged In washing a Jug. The cut was
dressed by DR.. Helnlein.
Charles Garrett left yesterday for
1ronton. Ohio, where he expects to
make his future home.
Philip Horning and Charles Appen-
Zeller leave for the SaenEerfest ut Gin
cfnnati this morning.
The Cleveland. Loraln & Wheeling
pay car was u welcome visitor to this
city yesterday.
Contractors Koehnline and Ferry are
making good progress on the Lincoln
street paving.
Miss Sophie Gallagher had her hand
badly burned yesterday by hot grease
falling upon 1t.
Frank Liebler left yesterday for
Snintsville and Lexington, KY. to visit
relatives.
Mrs r. E. Lawrence Is home from
a visit with relatives ut New Cumber-
land.
Miss Mabel Kennedy will entertain
number of her friends Mt dinner to-
day.
Adam kocgler leaves this morning
for Cincinnati to attend the Saenger-
fest.
Mrs. W. II. Robinson. OF Stcubenville,
was the guest of friends here yester-
day.
Otto Glffen and Rodney Mitchell. OF
st. Cialrsviilc, were tn the city yester-
day.
The plowing of Pike street was com
menced yesterday. preparatory TO pay
Ing.
Miss Mamie Reilly. OF Stcubenvil!c, Is
the guest of Miss Moore. of KIrkwood.
john Stewart leaves to-day for
Brunswick, n. L. to visit relatives
Judge Smith. Of st. Clu!rsvIlle, was
In the city yesterday on business.