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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27

John Slippner has returned from a
two weeks stay at Buffalo.
Mrs. Eliza Carpenter has returned
home. after visit of several days with
friends and relatives at Pennington.
The Moundsyile and Renwood foot
hall teams viii meet on the loop grid
iron this afternoon.
Mrs. Frank Porterfeld is entertain
ing friends at her home i'll this city
from SistersYille.
James Sands the Sixth street grocer,
who is dangerously i'll of typhoid fever,
is improving.
James Burnett and family have re-
turned home from St Marys, where
they have been the guests of friends
Miss Bessie Stealey. of Parkersburg,
has returned home. after visiting
friends here.
Yesterday afternoon, from the fam
lily home on North Marshall street &C.
Cured the funeral Of the young child
of George Bierhak The interment was
at Mt. Calvary.
The Moundsvile ehautauqua will
occur Monday evening in the NJ. E.
church and an interesting programme
has been prepared. The business of
the old board will be settled up and
the new board will make arrangements
for the coming year.
Police Court was a blank yesterday.
Yesterday was pay day at the Wheel
ing steel and iron pudding and skelp
departments.
II. s. Sands was a business caller in
this city yesterday with his automo-
bile
Miss Katherine Johnson, Of Sisters
Vile is a guest of friends in the North
End.
young daughter of Mrs. Della Cal
bert is convalescent after a severe ILL
ness.
Miss Lucy Hood of near Sherrard,
who has been seriously i'll, is GONZALES
cent
Yesterday the stone masons started
work on the piers for the new bridge
across Boggs' run.
Miss Olive Leach, who was SO seri-
ously i'll of pneumonia. is improving
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27
THE NEWS OF THE RIVERS.
A Summary of Yesterdays Happen
inGs Along the Ohio and Tribu-
tary streams.
The Meat of the Matter.

Strong resolutions were adopted by
the Ohio Valley Improvement Assoeia-
tin at Paducah. The following is a
synopsis: The survey of the Ohio river
having been completed to the mouth Of
the Big Miami river, Congress is re-
quested to authorize the survey TO be
continued to the mouth of the OHIO riy-
err, and to make continuous channel
appropriation of $20s coo for the es-
adjustment and maintenance of a reg
ular dredge service on the Ohio. Con-
gress is urged to pass such legislation
as may be necessary for the reconstruc-
ton of narrow channel ways, and it is
asked that the secretary of the trea-
sury be authorized to expend the 1neX-
pended balance for the construction of
ice piers in the ONO river. Appropri-
ations are asked for the improvement
of the tributaries Of the Ohio in ac-
cordance with the plans of the engineer
in charge. The convention adjourned
to meet in Parkersburg next year.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27
MOUNDSVlLLE.

A. NJ, is arranging to give an oyster
supper in the hall adjoining the post
Office on Thanksgiving night.
Mrs. Nancy Ney, of Wellsville. o. is
the guest of relatives here for few
days.
Three federal prisoners were us
charged from the penitentiary yester-
day morning
Mrs. Andrew Bruner and children. Of
Sistersville, are the guests of Ms. d. c.
McFadden, of Lafayette avenue.
Mrs. A. Grow of Center street. is
visiting relatives at Maeorsylle, w.
Va.
The members of the High School foot
ball team feel very much elated about
the game with the Linsly team, a.
though they were defeated L vas
the first game the locals have been in
this year and the first game tic most
OF the team ever were in The I.inslgs
were the heavier. and considering the
fact that the. High School team has no
coach. they certainly gave the Wheel
ing lads something to do to win the
game.
Van Ruckman the jolliest man on
Fish creek. from Woodland to Little.
y
fl he handsome plate glass front was
placed in the Brown Bros building On
Jefferson avenue yesterday.
Marriage licenses We're issued yea
terday to e. f. Mahoney. of Littleton
and Ollie White. OF Moundsville ami
Willis Lowery and Jessie Francis. Of
Pleasant Valley.
In the Circuit Court. Yesterday sew
eral cases in chancery were submitte
and the court was adjourned until
next Thursday.
Dir. W J. Carney returned yesterda-
evening from Pittsburg, where be has
been for some time receiving medical
treatment,
The High school Juniors defeated the
glass house boys on the Edwards
square yesterday by tho score OF 5 to o.
w +. Parriott. the Bannen merchant,
was here on business yesterday.
Mrs ID. T. Burton and children and
Miss Josie Burton will go to Burch
Ridge &o-day to visit relatives for sew
eral weeks
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Foster Rine al their home near town
yesterday morning.
Mrs. B. G. McCarty has returned TO
/ her home in New Martinsvile. after
visiting relatives here for some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Supler left Fri
day evening to visit the Pan-American
exposition.
Rev. w c. D. Bond is in Greene
county, Pa. on business.
f. p. Bowman, of Welcome, was in
the city on business yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Neisz and Miss
! Ethel Bingz. of Ohio, are visiting j.
! w. Schwab's family in the First ward.
Services at the Catholic church to-
! day at 1890 a. M At 7.30 D. m. the
vespers will be recited by the Holy
! Name Society October rosary deyo-
! ton every evening at 1880 except We'd
! nesday. On Wednesday at Cameron at
] 7:30 p. m: at Moundsville on Friday
! November LIST. All SANS Day. at $3.50
! and a. m. On Saturday. All Souls
= Day at a. m. On Sunday. November
Gpnfirmation will be given at
lie at 100 p. m, by Rt Rev.
We D. d., bishop OF Wheel
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27

DIR. JAMES WILLIAM KIDD.
covered the elixir of life. That he IS able
with the aid of a mysterious compound,
known only to himself. produced as re-
suit of the years he has spent in search
ing for this precious life-givng boon .
cure any and every disease that Is known
to the human body. There Is no doubt of
the doctors earnestness in making his
claim and the remarkable cures that be
is daily effecting seems to bear him out
very strongly. His theory which he aa-
Vances Is one of reason and based on
sound medical practice of many years. 1t
costs nothing to try his remarkable ELK
II of Life as he calls it, for he sends Il
free. to anyone who is sufferer, in sufF-
cient quantities to convince of its ability
to cure, so there IS absolutely no risk 70
run. Some of the cures cited are very re-
markable, and but for reliable witnesses
would hardly be credited. The lame have
thrown away crutcheSt and walked about
The sick. given up by homo doctors. have
been restored TO their families and friehu'
in perfect health. Rheumatism, Neuralgia.
stomach, heart, liver, kidney, blood aHi
skin diseases and bladder troubles diSan-
pear as by magic. Headaches, backaches,
nervousness, feVers, consumption, coughs,
colds. asthma. catarrh bronchitis and al.
affections of the throat, lungs or any vita.
organs are easily overcome in space OF
time that is simply marvellous.
Partial paralysis, locomotor ataXtt
dropsy, govt. scrofula and piles are quick
lY and permanently removed. 1t pnllles
the entire system. blood and tissues. p
stores normal nerve power. circulation
and a state of perfect health Is produced
at once TO The doctor all systems are
alike and equally affected by this gtrai
"Elixir OF Life" Send for the remedy t.,
day 1t is free to every sufferer. Stu"
what you want to be cured of and lHe
sure remedy for il will be sent you tfee
by return mail.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27
The II. 4 u. Bridge.

Work will be begun on remodeling
the b. & 0. bridge within a week. \
large amount of iron is on the groun0
for the new spans. The spans on the
east end will be put IN first. which wilt
take the greater part Of the winter
AS soon as the water gets low enough
next spring the center pier vii be re-
moved and another built making the
channel span much wider
Pilots have had trouble running this
bridge for years, and have importuned
the government for aid many times.
'The new bridge seems to have been
entirely lost sight of in the hurry of
other events.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27

An adjourned meeting of council was
held Friday evening at which resoln-
lions to establish a grade and improve
Washington and Thirty-second streets
was adopted A resolution to set curb
ing and lay sidewalks on Twentyflfth
street was passed. lhe clerk was in
structed to notify " Rosenberg, James
Dubois and A. Lockwood to repair
sidewalks The water works trustees
were notified to repair water pipes on
Guernsey street. Stewart & Ward
were ordered to make proper connec-
tons for carrying waste water from
their mill
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27
River Briefs.

The snag boat T. \. Woodruff. Capt.
Christian in command, is hard aground
at Falling Run.
The following pilots left the steamer
Harbor % at this city and returned
home to Pittsburg: Oliver and John
Douds and A. j. Miller. she boat is
in the vicinity of Parkersburg at the
present time.
Ehe Cricket did not arrive last night
until after dark, being about twelve
hours late. She left at ten O'Clock on
the return trip to Parkersburs.
There will be no boats. IN or out to-
day.
The marks on the wharf at midnight
recorded a stage Of feet inches and
stationary.
There is more business transacted
upon the Ohio than on any other stream
of its size in the world.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27

are guests of Mrs Mary Lawn.
DR.. J. p. West will return Tuesday
morning from New York.
Have You seen the Wheeling Bakery
Big Bread The largest loaf ever sold
for cents. Excellent quality for
which this bakery is famous. Try
a loaf and be convinced that you can
buy bread cheaper and better than
you can bake.
VIII Gavin Is a business visitor at
Pittsburg.
J. Morris Dubois was in East Liver
pool yesterday.
Robert Brady. of McKee's Rock, is
here.
Miss Rena Ferrel. of St Clairsyille,
was calling on friends yesterday.
The Mark Master degree was con-
ferred on three candidates by Be.laire
Chapter r. A. NJ Friday night
Rev. H. V. TeWinkle has been called
to the bedside Of his father. who is
critically ill at Muscatine, Iowa.
The Belmont County Teachers held
their first meeting Of this year at
Bethesda yesterday.
Bishop Boyd Vincent. of the Episco-
pal church, will be here about Noyem-
Der 18th.
w. X. Long has purchased the goods
of Long Bros, who failed recently.
Harry Thomas, former manager Of
the Bel,aire blast furnace. has secured
position with the Whitaker mill at
Wheeling. and will move his family
there.
Miss Ella letters. now of Muncie,
Ind. is visiting Miss Sarah Mills.
The sacraments of baptism and the
Lords supper will be administered at
the First Presbyterian church this
morning. Special collection for foreign
missions. Rev Coffey will preach at
the Second church in the evening.
The official board OF the Christian
church will meet to-day
Attorney Fred Spriggs has gone to
Noble county TO make speeches for Re-
publicans.
Mrs. o. c. Henry and son have re
turned to Pittsburg.
Sadie Smith. whose foot was badly
crushed, is getting along nicely. The
footwill not be deformed.
Ed Van Camp leaves to-day for New
MaftlnSVllIe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Godfrey are
guests of Mrs. Godfrey's parents at
Mingo.
Sam and Dode Stricken and George
Clegg leave tomorrow for Franklin,
Ind. to work in glass factory.
Richard st. Clair has returned to
Columbus, after visiting his parents
Mrs. Will Nicholson and children
have returned to South Chicago.
The King Dramatic Company closed
a moderately successful engagement at
the Columbia last night.
mandolin and guitar club has been
organized by a number of boys and
girls in the Second ward.
The local telephone companies have
made arrangements to connect their
lines, thus giving service to all the
towns in the immediate vicinity and
for many miles into the country
The work of connecting the Ohio Valley
and Belmont companies has been begun
The Belmont, and the National at
Wheeling, are connected, and good ser
vice given. Some of the county lines
have been delayed by their inability to
get wire.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27

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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27
sheep Killed by Dogs.

Many farmers on Fairview Ridge
and Wood Hill haxe been very much
annoyed # late by dogs killing their
sheep. The loss has been considerable.
some persons having lost nearly all
their sheep, those not being killed out
right being 50 badly injured that they
are practically worthless. So far all
efforts TO find the worthless CANNES
that are doing the mischief have
proven futile and unless the trouble
soon ceases there will be a general
slaughter Of dogs in that vicinity.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27
Novelty Glass Plant Coming.

At meeting of the BOARD of Trade.
held a couple of days ago, a PROPOSE
ton was laid before that body by
which novelty glass factory can be
secured for this city. The promoters
Of the scheme do not ask for any free
sites, bonuses or anything of that kind
They want to put in part OF the
money for stock company and have
the balance subscribed here. The
board seemed TO think we'll OF the prop
osition. and ain effort will be made TO
land the factory.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27
News Notes of interest From the v
City of Mills.
The New Telephone COMPANY.

The work of strineing the many
large cables and wires in this city is
being pushed rapidly by the National
Telephone Company and it is expected
that the new service in this city will
be in working order by the middle Of
the coming month fne central office
and switehbeafds will be located in the
Blue Ribbon hall. ami work will be
started the first OF the week installing
the swltchboards, etc. 1t is understood
that the list of subscribers is larger
than any company previously operating
in This effas
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27
Live stool. IInh Rn,ies.

Some time ago a mad dog passed IN
the vicinity Of Limestone and Pleasant
Valley in this county. At that time It
was not known whether any animals
had been bitten by the brute. but with
In the past week several animals have
gone mad and one farmer named fran
cis. living at Pleasant Valley, has
been obliged TO kill a COW and hog
that had well developed rabies. 1t is
feared that other live stock was bitten
and that there may be a wholesale
slaughter Of animals.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27
Entertained at Cards.

At her home on the South Side, Fri
day evening, Miss Josie Galloway, one
of the popular young ladies OF the city,
entertained quite number of her
young lady and gentlemen friends at
cards The evening was most pleas
antly spent at the fascinating games of
euchre and pedro until late hour,
when a most tempting and appetizing
luncheon was served by the hostess,
after which all retired to their homes.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27
The Greater wheeling Movement.

The Greater Wheeling movement
seems to have caught the people of the
industrial town and the many pros ana
cons of annexation are the daily topics
for discussion The first drawback was
that Benwood was in another county,
but when ii was found that this could
be arranged by the Legislature many
additional supporters have come INTO
the ranks of the movement for Greater
Wheeling. Among the advantages
most frequently mentioned are the Tree
posteffice delivery and the fire protcc-
finn
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27

Persons arrested in this city for drunk
and disorderly conduct all nave the
same complaint-no money to pay
fines. In many cases this is no doubt
true, but there are cases wherein it is
not This was. shown the other day
by two gentlemen of color who had
walked the carpet before his honor. "
After their release, they repaired to a
neighboring saloon and removing their
shoes took out $50. They stated that
they had tremb.ed in fear that the
money would be discovered. The
county should have a work house.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27
Firemen Considering II Fair.

There was a meeting of the Firemen's
Association of the city last evening in
the parlors of the j. T. Jones Hose
Company for the purpose of discussing
the advisability of holding a fair and
festival this winter. The meeting was
a largely attended one. members from
all of the three companies being pres
ent, and the matter was discussed
thoroughly with the result that a com
mittee from each company was APP
pointed to take the matter up and push
il along,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27
Entertained Thursday Evening.

Thursday evening, at their home on
the South Side, Miss Sarah Mccoy and
brother Henry entertained select
party OF friends at sumptuous dinner
in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Vincent Mil
Ter, prominent people of Pittsburg, who
are visiting in the city. Among those
present who enjoyed the host and
hostess hospitality were Mrs. Eliza
Mccoy Mr.. and Mrs. Robert McCor-
mick, Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Neuen-
schwander and Misses Temp and Mar
tina Wells.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27
Local and Personal News.

Miss Clara Lewis, of Knox, Pa, who
has been in the city for some time the
guest OF her sister, Mrs. s. G. Kline. of
the South Side, will leave for home to-
day.
Harry H. Work and Robert Young. of
Works store, who have been on
weeks business and pleasure trip TO
New York and other eastern cities.
have returned TO the city.
Mrs. Archie w. Bosworth, formerly
of this city who was the guest of
friends here for a couple of days. has
returned to her home at New Martins
vile.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27

The United States Lamp and Stamp
ing Company. which is to build fac
tory here has all the stock subscribed.
In fact when the canvass was com
pleted and the amounts footed up, it
was found that the subscriptions ex-
ceeded the authorized capital stock by
several hundred dollars The stock
was all taken by Wheeling, Bellaire
and MoundsHille people meeting of
The stockholders will be held next Tues
day afternoon for the purpose of elect
ing directors and selecting a site for
the factory. and it is expected that
work on the plant will begin in a snort
time.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27
Minor Mounds,i,le Natter.

Have you seen the Wheeling Bakery
Big Bread. The largest loaf ever sold
for cents Excellent quality for
which this bakery is famous. Try
a loaf and be convinced that you can
buy bread cheaper and better than
you can bake
Mrs. Eta Grubb and Miss Lulu Me
Quisdan. of Wellsville, O.. are yislGiE 2
friends here
Jesse Gamble Is III at his homo al
zShe corner of Fifth street and Jeffersoa
avenue.
Mound city Council No. s. Jr. o. u.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27
MIGHT HAVE BEEN SERIOUS.
Special to the Register.

SPECIAL 10 the Register
PARKERSBURG. ". Va, October g.
An alarm of fire was turned in this
afternoon which called the fire depart
ment to the suburbs. where it was
found that a field of broom sage had
been fired in some manner. and was
all ablaze On the farther side of the
field was powder magazine. which II
was feared would blow up but the ef-
forts of the firemen prevented it. and
put out the faIes.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27
\ Prominent Visitor.

Hon NJ 3. Mccarthy, of Toledo
Democratic nominee for attorney gem
eral. was in the city yesterday He is
self made man, having for years
worked in a glass works. Having n
liking for law ne took a course at Ada
and went to Toledo to practice. He
has gained leading place at the To-
ledo bar.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27
Many NcET Residences.

The building boom continues Con
tractors are rushed ana nave orders to
keep them busy all winter. Ground was
broken for four new residences on
Gravel Hill last week and at least four
will be started this week. The demand
for small tenant houses is great At
least % or 80 could be rented at once.
rhe new glass house will create an in
creased demand
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27

The first of the saries OF entertain
ments for the benefit of the High
School library will be given on October
31st, when Mr.. A. w. Hawkes., promi
nent and we'll known speaker, will de
liver his lecture entitled. Sunshine
and Shadow in the High School audi
torium
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27
Old Land iced.

4 through some old papers
VJames Luke. of the Sheriard
Game across rare Old land deed
I'd July 10. 1887. given by Beverly
randolph. Esq. Lieutenant Governor
Vof Virginia. 70 Henry Clark. conveying
400 acres of Land on Little Grave creek
for a consideration of two pounds ster-
ling. This is about ten dollars. The
writing is plain. but the parchment is
yellow with are tax bill was also
found for s174. This ground is. now
taxed for nearly $500.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27
BELLAIRE-.

per cent interest. Temporary officers
are: Sebastian WINNER, president; D.
w. Boone, vice president; d. W.
Cooper. secretary and attorney; and ".
J. Harvey. treasurer. fhe board 81
directors are w. J. Harvey. Thomas
Shelley, H. Bonarius. y. W. Boone and
S. Winner. A large block of the stock
has been subscribed.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27

The Citizens Building and Loan AS
sociation has been incorporated with
capital stock of 100000. which will be
divided into 1000 shales of 500 each.
The organization is purely local. The
funds will be loan ON first mortgage
security on real estate and will bear 6
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27
BENWOOD.

been suggested that the City Council
purchase number OF chemical eXtin-
guishers. such as the one now owned
by the NJ. & w. Deegan Company.
They are easily carried and this one
has demonstrated its worth in many
small blgZpS
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27

The L. r. X of p boys. with a corps
of lady assistants. have finished their
task Of returning exhibits to owners.
Only one or Two articles have been mis-
laid. No statement as TO the financial
status of the affair has been made pub
lie
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27
PROBABLY FATALLY HURT.

Special to the Register
ELKTNS, W. va. October 2G.-Io.
Durkin, a prominent young man A.
Womelsdorf, a brother 10 ATTORNEY
p Durkin, OF Thomas. was thrown
from his horse and perhaps fatally
hurt. When found he was in an gp.
conscious condition and had sustained
a fractured skull
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27

PITTSBURG- River 90 feet and sta
tionary. Clear and pleasant.
OIL CITY-RiVer inches and falling
Clear and cool.
WARREN-River two-tenths foot Clear
and mild.
MORGANTOWN-Rive I feet and sta
tionary. Weather clear and warm
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27

Yesterday the condition OF Carl Boni.
of Boggs' run. who had his back broken
a few Gays ago. and who is confined al
the Haskins hospital was reported to
be quite serious yesterday He IS SUI
fering greatly from the effects Of the
injury and his friends are greatly al
armed over his condition.