The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-01-21

BELLAIRE LocALs.-About II o'clock
Saturday morning last a fire broke Quit in
the rear part Of the house now occupied
by Squire j.. J. Powell. The flames were
already making considerable Roadway,
rapidly spreading along the ~rafters, and
under The whole roof above the kitchen;
but, by the prompt assistance Of num-
erons OF our citizens, as well rs the time.
ly arrival OF Hose company No 2, the
flames were soon under control and ex.
tinguished. The FIRE was caused by a do.
iecIiye hue. All the household furniture
&. @. were safely removed, and $500 will
repair all damages done 10 the house,
which il owned by Mr.. ]. Blaney, now
residing at West Alexandria, Pa, no in.
suranee.
A large number Of esger spectators
congregated around the Cleveland &
Pittsburgh R. K. depot on the arrival Of
the 9 P. N. train, on Saturday last, 10
catch a glimpse OF the new employees,
about twenty in number, who arrived TO
take the places Of the late discharged
men from the Goblet works, al this city.
The men were cordially received and es.
corted to comfortable quarters. From
what we can learn, they all come from
Pennsylvania, and are a fine set OF men.
The new employees will start to work to.
day. accepting the same conditions and
pay rs was given by the managers TO the
late discharged hands.
Bellaire Chapter l07 r. A. NJ. on FRI
day last installed the following named
officers TO Rerye for the coming term: ].
A. Greenfield, 81. p; A. Tolmie, King
Cyrus Fl. Strahl, y. H; D. D. shupe, p.
s; J.T. Kelly, R. A. G.; John SHIN.
mons G. NJ. lst vail; Charles H. Strahl,
G. NJ. End vail; and s. F. Satterfeld, g.
NJ. Sd vail.
The appointment and confirmation Of
Mr.. William G. Watson, Of Baruesvilte,
o, as Inspector Of Leaf Tobacco at the
State Warehouse, Of this city, was rather
a surprise to many, sven to Democrats.
From what IL learned, Mr.. Watson, nj.
though yet a young man, is In every and
all respects competent for the response
BILE position he now occupies.
Lieut.. George Grafton, Of the Bellaire
Light Guards, and an artist in his pro-
fession, Is now at work ornamenting the
armoryswith some beautiful paintings,
SC.
Two young juveniles named Jesse
Fusner and G. Scott, on Saturday Last,
were arrested for creating tumult and
disorder at the public schoolhall. Mayor
strahl imposed a fine Of 81 and costs
upon each one, which was paid. This is
a severe Lesson to others Of ung%oyernable
nature. !.
Company will put in It's appearance here
this morning.
Mr. .John Marshall, OF Allegheny city,
Pa, who, It will DO remembered, about
six years ago. while assisting 10 erect the
iron spans Of the railroad bridge At this
point fell OF, breaking his left leg In FIVE
different places, paid our city q friendly
visit Saturday last, and perhaps will
locate here permanently.
Another new sWiRdle has been deyel.
oped here, the modus operandi Of which
is: A pack peddler calls at . private
houPe with a lot Of assorted goods which
he offers at ruinous sacrifices. He makes
y sale and proceeds on his way rejoicing.
A few days alter, two men, aecompliees
TO No. j, appear at the house with q long
list Of articles, giving an account Of the
robbery Of q certain store East They