Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-03

about this progressive works. The
new electric power house which is
being built of brick and structural
iron, is well under way and "a few
weeks work will complete the build
ing. Several other small buildings
have been built and repaired about this
plant, which keeps steadily working,
not missing a day or turn except in
break-downs, which are very few.
The Enterprise Enameling works,
which have been enjoying a splendid
business and working steadily, have
doubled their capital stock. AT a meet
ing of the stockholders Friday, they
voted to double the stock, from $50, 900
to 500, 900. This will enable the plant
to do a much larger business and to
also enlarge the plant. At this meet
ing a dividend of twenty-five per cent
was declared, which shows at the
works are in a fi%ourisning condition.
Inc Bellaire Bottle Company con-
tinues to work steadily, and report bu-
sIness very good. The new addition
to this plant is now on and every part
is working in fine shape, and the corl-
struction of this new part seems to
ave been almost perfect, as no trouble
was found in starting. This plant now
Is turning out an immense amount of
ware, which stands high in quality, and
from their steady work shows thai they
are enjoying a good business.
The Novelty Enameling works and
the Stewart Enameling works have
their entire force of men at work and
are enjoying a fine business. The en-
ameling works of this country all seem
to enjoy a splendid business, and their
ware is fast knocking out the imported
German product. The United States
has now about fifteen of these works,
and Germany seventy Or over, and the
American ware seems to meet the de-
mand, and at a much lower price.
There is certainly a bright future for
this industry in America.
The Bellaire Stove Foundry is on in
full, enjoying a very good business.
The Century Glass Company is still
repairing their plant and are rapidly
getting it in a fine condition.
Anderson Brothers foundry still con-
tinues to work every day, and have
their entire force of workmen en-
ployed.
The Independent Brick Company
have all their machinery placed, and
are now making brick.
The American Tin Plate Company,
who own the Laughlin works, have al
ready commenced to do some work to
their new addition, and no doubt if the
rnnaooci0no oa1yoJ f,0,o 4Lo o;t,, aro
granted, this plant will be one of the
largest owned by the company. The
present plant is in full operation, and
is working steadily, with no outlook
for closing down. This plant has -ad
a remarkable steady run.
The Aetna-Standard remains about
the same as last week, except that one
or two of the mills were laid off, and as
to when they will resume could not be
definitely learned. The latter also APP
plies to those departments that have
been idle for ONE time. There still
remains a number of rumors about
changes in this and of large additions
being built in the neal future, but they
all remain unveriffed.
The Acme detail WORKS ave some OF
their machinery placed and expect to
be in operation about July first. The
company will make metal ceilings, cor
nices, &c. Their designs will all be
new and their plant equipped with the
most modern machinery.
McDermott's Tool works are working
every day, with plenty or orders ahead.
The Laughlin Nail Mill anu Shovel
Works have been busy during the last
week, except Saturday, when the nail
mil closed down, but will resume Mon
day. The business of both of these
plants is exceptionally good, and espec-
tally in the shovel works, which is hav-
ing a ready sale for their products.
The West Virginia Glass Company.
which was off some days on account of
a strike of the carrying in boys, re-
sumed Wednesday, and is now on i n
full. The boys were granted an ad-
vance.
The Martins Ferry Keg and Barrel
Works will become an incorporated
company. The stock, it is said, is rap
idly being taken, and the new COM
pany will soon be organized.
Stock for the Ohio Valley Glass Com
paiy is still being taken, and the out
AOOh 4OI Iuc SuSCSoo VI ILLS company is
very fiattering.
Mann's Foundry is working every
day, with orders ahead. Of late they
have been busy making some heavy
castings.
The Riverside Bridge and Iron
Works are enjoying a good business,
and are being so rushed that they have
been working over time.
The Spence-Baggs Company report
business fair for this season of the
year.
The Beaumont Glass Company have
their entire factory on In full, and are
enjoying a fair business.
The Stanton Heater Company is
busy and receiving orders every day,
of which quite a number have been
quite large. This plant, while only in
its infancy, is fast coming to the front,
caused by having a good furnace and