The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-11-06
NErGHBoRHOoD NEWS.
November 5, 1874.
BELLAIRE.

November 5, 1874. .s
BELLAIRE.
THE FUTURE OF BELLAIRE.-As this
is matter of general interest to our cftl-
zens We propose Il few general remarks
on this subject for their consideration.
That we have the most thriving and
promising town in the State is II matter
of fact which will not be dcuied. We
possess natural advantages, second 10
none, both for manufacturing and trans
portation purposes, and it behooves
Us to study our own Interests 10y making
n prupcr use of those means which hav"
been placed mt our disposal. The ON"
river the railroads and almost mex
haustiblc supply of coal, etc, afford all
the necessary requirements for Bellslre,
in due course Of time, 10 become the
most prosperous and populous city on the
| Ohio river, this side of Cincinnati. Let Us
properly realize our advantages and future
prospect. Let lie make Use Ofthc meals
which nature has placed Ill our power.
Let Us grasp at and encourage every
public or private enterprise that promises
to be of general advantage In building
up and promoting the business interests
Of our community. To attain any great
degree ofsuccess it is necessary that our
citizens should act in unison Ill
matters of local improvement.
1t is only by cooperative movements
that great results can be accomplished.
Let us act on this plan, and surprising
progress will crown our efforts. The
true secret Of the growth of any place Ill
connection with its natural advantages.
j. the inducements held out to strangers
to settle among them and invest
their capital, talents or labor. We
! should encourage active and worthy
men, whether they have any money ar
not. for labor alone is worth money. We
should stimulate every Legitimate enter
prise BY giving it all the friendly aid III
our power. We should cultivate proper
public spirit, aud help worthy neigh
Dor if he is in danger of blctkinS down.
aud if he get, fairly Gown before
we know his situation, We should lend It
helping hand to set him on his feet
again. His misfortune should he pltlcd,
not blamed. and hi> talents or labor are
worth money in the community Ill which
he resides. besides no one knows but 1t
NAV some day become his turn
to need corresponding SYM
pathv. 1t is no crime 10 meet
with mi,fortunc.. if man stands boldly
at the helm and battles maniully with
the elements. Let Us speak well Of ohr
ncighbor. talk encouragingiy Of our
town. of its growth its prospects. It's ad-
vantagcS. and in short, everything likely
10 advance lis welfare. Let our
leading citizens generally think well
over these hastily written suggestions.
They embolden substantially the cIe-
mcnts of the future prosperity of Bellaire.
We propose to resume this subject more
in detail, by writing up the various items
of local entercst, such us manufactures.
general business improvements, &c, II,
time and circumstances may permit.
Miss SADIE +. MUM, of GAINESVILLE,
Ohio, is now visiting friends in this city.
BUTTER is getting quite plenty again,
but it takes plenty of stamps to buy 1t
withstanding.
You cant get Republican to buy IA
rooster for the next year to come. The
Democrats have fed them on chickens to
their hearts content.
WE were absent OH Tuesday and We'd