The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1870-07-08
BRLIAIRR MATTERS.


day evening last and was buried on Friday
evening with Masonic rites a largt
number was in attendance at the funeral
AIr. Horn has been citizen Of our town
ship for nearly thirty.five years, The in
juries he received at the hands Of the
rufRan, Kane, had rendered him nearly
insensible sometime before his death. Tt
lose 50 valuable citizen at the hands o.
SO worthless a scoundrel and coward, has
shocked the better nature Of Our citizens
and has caused them seriously to reflect
upon providing a summary remedy fol
such occurrences in future.
The Fourth was celebrated here With
the usual spirit The day being fine and
the temperature bearable, the whole
town appeared to be periodically inclined
The several Sunday schools united in q
picnic in the grove at the mouth o.
Brooks Run. The Brockhill Band dis.
coursed some fine music. The Declara.
ton Of Independence was read and
several good speeches were made. The
determination of the crowd was to enjoy
the occasion, and as far as outside indica'
tons went they succeeded. Nothing oc'
CURED tomar the pleasure Of the day.
The Catholic Benevolent Association
consisting ofnearly q hundred Of the most
sterling Of that class Of our tellow-citizens
turned out in full regalis, and preceded by
Heatherington's Band, marched to
grove near town, where they were Joined
BY their wives and children in a picnic
The appearance ofthis Association created
considerable interest Their number, re
speciality, and their benevolent objects
augur well for the prosperity Of our town
and our best wishes go with them. Ev'
erything passed of delightfully."-, and
many returns of such a day are heartily
desired. Several parties, for the purpose
Of tripping the light fantastic Toe, Assem-
bled in groves near town. During the
day our streets looked deserted. Some
disorder. incident to the use Of whisky
took place, but with no serious results. A
fine display of fireworks closed the festiv'
tiles
Among the many attractions Of the
Fourth was the dressing in full regalia Of
the several locomotives leaving this point
ON that day. They were gorgeous as the
dream Of Aladdin, and did credit to the
taste and liberality Of the employees on the
several trains.
A large number of our citizens attended
the show on the Island, and general
inquiry is made as to why it missed
Bellaire. Speaking Of shows, Mr.. Geary
OF our town has in his possession large
rattlesnake, a feet long. 1t was caught
near Cameron, Marshall county, West
Virginia. "UghT What use there is for
such creatures, l am at loss TO know.
The School Board have at last deter
mined 10 build house that will be a
credit and an ornament to the town. NE.
chanics are invited to make bids for the
work in your advertising columns. This is
progress in the right direction.
The new bank building of Hoge, Sheets
& Co. is progressing rapidly. From pres
ent indications 1t will make n fine appear
ancc.
From some cause, our authorities are
neglecting 10 get up a fire department,
The stimulus of the last fire is about ex-
hausted; and the excitement appears to
have died away.
Our farmers in this vicinity are busy
harvesting fine crop of wheat. Grass
Is very heavy, and crops generally'lO look
well. The apprehensions Of the more
thoughtful Of the fruit raisers Of injuries
from frost have been partially realized.
Apples are falling of to such an extent
as to seriously threaten a short crop.
Other ifhits are scarce and every grade
in quality. A fine crop Of berries is
growing, however, that viii somewhat
recompensc US. The business Of our
town continues to be good, large amount
Of building is going on, and our prospects
generally are encouraging. L.
July 5, 1870 ua.