Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-20

desiring to discover from the citizens
OF Fulton what their sentiments were
as to annexation to Wheeling. the
Registers representative visited that
lively little suburb yesterday and had
a number of very pleasant interviews
with some its prominent citizens.
There were a variety OF opinions ex-
pressed. some for and others opposed
TO annexation, and there were some who
did not wish to give an opinion for
publication. OF this latter number it
may be fairly predicted by the Register
that they will vote quietly in the affirm
alive when the opportunity is given
them to do so. Some were enthusiastic
cally in favor OF coming in; others
we're very strongly opposed to doing so.
The latter were in a decided minority.
Then again there we're those who
had not given the mater much thought.
but who desire TO do that which will be
to the best interest Of all. The ladies,
could they but vote. would insure an
overwhelming majority for annexation.
MI. John j.. Roth, OF II. & j. Roth.
grain dealer, when asked for his views,
greeted the reporter very pleasantly,
and said: IF the Fulton people had
a guaranty that this city would not be
made a dumping ground for Greater
Wheeling's offal and refuse, or a loca-
ton for Its garbage ~crematory, the ma
jority OF our citizens would desire to
come in. Personally. l would. on the
guaranty above named, be strongly In
favor of Fulton's becoming q part OF
Wheeling. l think 1t would be wise
to take In Leatherwood, Pleasant VAL
lev. Woodsdale, etc, at the same time.
by coming into the city we would
secure all the privileges Of the greater
municipality, electric light service, bet
ter lighted streets, and permanent
water supply. AS 1t Is, we tabout 900
people, have to support a complete city
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, police, council
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inevitable, and the o n 1t takes
place, on the basis, or with the safe
guard i have mentioned, the better for
both or ALL
Mr.. Christian Hoffman, was glad to
meet a representative OF his favorite
paper, and said: Il am opposed to the
union OF Fulton with Wheeling. l be-
lieve that while the school levy is high
now in our village go cents), that 1t
would be still higher were we a part
OF Wheeling. / understand the city tax
is $1.2S per hundred, though am not
sure OF this. I'VE have but one street,
Fourth, yet to pave. and that will be i'm
proved this year.
I'VE have lis to 120 voters here.
think a majority Of these would be OPP
posed to annexation. The fact Is. most
of the property-hoiders are opposed. but
the others favor the union OF the two
cities. To be sure, We are very thankful
to Wheeling for supplying US with
water foy which we pay them. Should
they cease to do this We would Of neces-
sity have to return to the old system OF
using wells. We have a nice little city
here. and good protection. ! remember
how Ritchletown was treated when it
Joined the city. It did not for many
years get its streets paved"
Mr.. Hermann Orth, in the butcher
business, said: g" for one am heartily
In favor of the Greater Wheeling, and
think 1t would be greatly to the advan-
tage of Fulton to become a part OF
Wheeling. under a proper restriction as
regards the dumping of refuse, etc"
Ex-Mayor Henry Roth: IF anyone
can point put any advantage that will
accrue to Fulton from a union with
Wheeling. I will be glad to favor the
marriage. You have no Tom Johnson
in the Nail City who favors low fares,
transfers and other such blessings. OF
conrse We would have better lights; get
" aAtNli0tts "A ohtA me
Later on we may unite. BY the way,
our school tax constitutes about one
third Of the total levy, and this might
Offset the probably higher general tax
should we come to Wheeling"
After a somewhat protracted search,
Mayor Stein. the first and the last
mayor OF Fulton, was found attending
TO the duties of his ONCE. He received
the Registers hired man very graciously
and was glad OF an opportunity to
his position through Its columns:
Yes, Wheeling ought to be extended"
said the mayor. but Fulton will not
In any way benefit Wheeling by join
Ing 1t. We have only houses Of small
value. and but 635 inhabitants. Our
taxes this year are nearly as high (50c
levy as those of Wheeling. Next year
4 40 MT tbipk tho 1svv will ho ovav