The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1870-04-28
BELLAIRE ITEMS.


The 5lst anniversary Of Odd Eel.
lowship in America, was celebrated
here today, Quito .. large number Of
the brethren assembled and formed, and
marched in procession, preceded by
Heatherington's Band. Flags and ban.
ners were hung all over the town and
the streets had patriotic look. The
beauty ind fashion Of the place were out
10 sec, and tho weather being propitiOus
nothing marred the effect. The Order
here Is composed Of Our most sterling Citi-
zens, and their turn out and demonstra'
ton to-day reflected great credit upon
them. HeNtheringtOn's Band, US usual,
discOursel some splendid music, greatly
enlivening tho occasion. The procession
marched 10 the NJ. Z. Church, where the
Order and IL large number Of citizens and
ladies were delighted with some choice
singing by the choir, led by
MI Lilly The selections were
yCrv fine and elected the praise OF all
hohcard them. The Rev. Pierce deliver.
cd IN address appropriate TO the occasion
He commenced with the declaration TINT
an anniversary was period or stand
point arrived at, from whicha retrospect
Of the .Dast and q survey Of the future
could be made with profit and satisfaction,
II success had crowned their efforts, and Il
resolve to 90 on in the good cause. He
recapitulatCd the work that had been
done. Nearly 100000 members compose
the order In tho United States; 10000
have Joined It tho past year; $1S, OOO, 900
have been paid into the treasures Of the
various lodges, and $4,000, 600 Of this have
been dispensed In rendering material aid
and comfort to tic unfortunate. The
charitable md bGnefCcnt nature Of the
organization WIS ably set forth by the
speaker. The innate seltlshneSs OF man In
an isolated condition rendered society Of
this nature necessary 10 carry ont the prin'
ciDleS Of love and generous feeling.
The address was listened TO with marked
attention, and was generally considered
mastery effort. Mr.. Pierce WINS the sta
toned minister Of the n. Z. Church here
the past two years, ind has many warm
friends and admirers among US. He Is
now stationed nj GAINESVILLE, In this
county.
Our public schools closed their winter
session on Fridaylast, The examinations
in the several school rooms were thorough
and satisfactory. The schools were closed
somewhat sooner on account Of measures
being taken TO build new house, the
present one being inadequate TO the wants
Of the place. Mr., Parkinson, the prtncl:'
pal, designs teaching select school, and
has secured rooms for TINT purpose
in Sheets & NTCGrcgOrs Block.
lie is IN accomplished teacher,
md deserves success. The assistant teach.
crs were Miss Helen Elrick, Miss
Emma Gill, Miss Mary B. Garlcy, and
Miss Caroline Osborne. One Of the u.s.
sistants, Miss Sallic Carroll, died during
the session. 1t is seldom that SO many
good teachers are brought together. Their
numerous good qualities Of heart md
head have CndGarcd them to nll with
whom they have como In contact. They
close the term with the bcnisOns Of both
children and parents. May success attend
them in the future.
McssIs. Hogc, Sheets g. Co., bankers,
have contracted for the building Of u
banking house adjoining Sullivans block.
The location has been changed from the
original one, and much Tor the better. The
building will be q credit to the town.
This firm is doing ugOOd business They
have the full confidence Of the business
community here, and by their urbanity
and strict attention, render it u pleasure
to transact business with them. They are
Of the "solid mon OF Bellaire."
The lumber dealers arc laying In q good
stock this season, md the prospects are
that Il tlir business will be done this sea
son. Mr.. James Nicoll & Son have new
stock Of timber, and will be prepared to
fiji any orders that may come. The new
saw mill of NIcSsrs. Robinson s. Co. on
ITcathcrington's Bottom, half mile below
here, is u fine establishment, with an en-
tcnsivc stock Of timber on hand. They
are prepared to furnish anything III their
line promptly. Tho rpid growth Of our
town and our facilities for shipping, rGn.
der these establishments paying ones.
Two or three Of the arches Of the rail-
rOad bridge arc up, md the structure be.
gins to assume shape and proportion. 1t
will hive an imposing appearance when
finished. The mechanical part Of this
structure is being admirably managed. In
NIL the immense amount Of labor perform.
ell us yet ITO serious accident has occurred.
The arrangements arc perfect for the
speedy accomplishment Of the work and
the safety Of the men working upon it,
Apra 2ON. l..