Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-02
BELl.AIRE.
A Female shoots at Crowd of School
Ohildren-Other News

There WAS considerable excitement il
the Third ward last evening. 'Vena'
Gerard became enraged a. crowd o.
school boys and Others who called her in
sulting names and fred a volley at tn,
gang from shotgun that abe carried
Luckily the gun was pointed little toe
high and the charge failed to do any harm
Immediately after the shooting Constable
Richardson arrived, and with some little
trouble disarn.ed Mrs. Gerard and took
her 10 the Lookup. The woman has for
some time threatened to shoot young men
who have insulted her. She came prepar-
pared for action yesterday, and when I'M.
pleasant things were said to her she blazed
away. Ii ia said that besides the gun
revolver was found in her possession.
Mr. Behr, the ell-knogn dealer in
gents furnishing goods, wac last night
united in marriage to Miss Rebeccs
Stahl, an estimabe lady of this city. The
ceremony was performed by Rabbi
OF Wheeling, in the pIesence OF about
one hundred invited guests from Bellaire
and surrounding towns. after the nuptisl
knot was tied, the Globe Hotel served an
elegant supper 10 all present Mr.. Behr
and wife will 20 to housekeeping at once
in the rooms furnished by Mr.. B. near his
present place of business TIE list of
presents given the bride and groom is very
attractive and most Of them are very use
full
Frank Hollup didn't wait for the train
to stop at Quincy hut made the leap while
the train was in motion. His ankle was
disloca;ed. He will Hollup next time.
Mrs r. A. johnson. who run the hotel
81 NOundsville camp ground, will reOc-
copy it this year. She left yesterday TO
fix up the building.
Some members Of the Red Men from
Martins Ferry and BenwOod were in the
city on Tuesday evening attending little
blow out.
The new girl baby at Officer Burke's
home arrived during the centennial cele-
bration Of the Inauguration of Washing
ton.
Council is making investigations before
framing an ordinance 10 govern the new
electric light company.
Sexton Rock says he is bothered with
thieves who steal flowers and other stuff
from the cemetery.
The annual meeting of tho Belmont
Savings and Loan Company will occur on
Monday evening.
Robert Moore, the well-known tonsOrial
artist WAS last night united in marriage
to Adeline Bird.
P. T. King will ne here from Muncie,
Ind, TO sell his Fourth ward property on
next Saturday.
c. L. Shu.tlewOrth has secured the
agency for the Swift Refrigerator Company
for Bellaire.
A case for damages in which a lodge
was concerned was tried before the Mayor
yesterday.
Mrs. Geo ROmack injured herself severe
ly by falling from ladder while papering.
A son of Mrs Kate Bean had the end
of finger taken eff by the street rollers.
The first fight Gravel Hill has had for
months, occurred on Saturday night.
The steamer Bellaire brought home $50
people from Tuesdays ball game.
A called meeting of the W. O. 7. U. will
be held on Saturday afterpoOD.
Willie Keremuud fell and cut cash in
his leg that bad to he stitched.
Several new members will be appointed
on the Board Of Equalization.
Caleb Potts and Miss Maggie Lsary
have been married.
Farmers report all fruit in good condi-
ton up to date.
A dance will be given for the benefit of
Officer Archer
ThO9. Henry will go into the express
business.
The BenwoOd ferry reports an increase
Of trade during last month.
The First n. f. church will be RACED
next week.
The Assessors are making their last
rounds.