Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-12-03
BELLAIRE,

1t was Robert McGeor who discovered
the overcoats, ETC., that were stolen from
Henry Lippel. He was on the Benwood
side gathering driftwood when he stumbled
over the clothes. McGeorge was afraid to
tell anyone of the find except the police Of
ticer, for fear he would be arrested for the
theft. The thieves had evidently left the
goods there for the purpose of getting them
the following night.
The holiday trade has hardly commenced
in this city. There is tendency with our
people to wait until the last minute before
laying in their holiday supplies. Last year
merchants reported comparative dizziness
until after the middle of December and
the indications are that business will not
amount 10 much before that period this
year. The early purchasers get the choice
goods.
The hope that the Belmont glass works
would be fixed up and operated by the Illi
nois firm which was burned out some days
since, is not likely to be realized The cost
of preparing the Belmont for running
would be too great, considering the time
the company would use the factory.
John Kincaid. who broke his leg falling
through the c., l.. & w. railroad trestle, is
getting along all right. The railroad has
determined TO make the trestle less dan
gerous by filling up the space between the
trestleS with cinder. Workmen have been
engaged for week on the fill.
The insurance companies have thought it
advisable 10 have experienced machinists
examine the machinery that was ruined
and damaged by the late fire at the Stamp
ing Works. The insurance companies
move slowly in case of this kind.
The funeral of Arthur Okey will take
place this afternoon. MIR. Okey had severe
trials before his death. Having had two
strokes of paralysis, he feared the third,
which came finally. Deceased leaves
a wife and four grown children.
j. c. Scarborough, formerly Of this city,
but who now lives in Arkansas, lost his
oldest son by drowning few days since.
The lad lost his footing and fell into the
Askansas river, and the treacherous stream
soon bore him TO his death.
The steamer Phillips captured barge
during the late high water which belonged
TO the Belmont Coal Company. The barge
was landed on the West Virginia side of
the Ohio just east of Boggs' Island.
A coal miner who lives in lower town
while in a state of intoxicatiou assaulted
his wife, child and brother-in-law. A man
under the influence of drink will do strange
things. He is sorry now.
A small boy named Wilson was painful
" hurt while trying to board moving street
car. The little fellow lost his hold and fall
ing cut his lip and bruised his face consid-
ably.
The fellow who rode off with horse here
during the celebration Of the Odd Fellows
some months since, will be given hearing
at st. Clairsville tomorrow.
The steamer r. +. Phillips has been car
rying considerable wool from the lower
wharf to Wheeling. The wool comes here
over the B., L. X c. road.
Officers Strobe and Johnson are at
GAINESVILLE. The latter has also been sub
pnnaed TO go to Columbus on the Little
Sweitzer case.
Mrs. Michael Owens, of Toledo, former
w Miss McKelvey, OF this city, is very
dangerously i'll and her mother has gone TO
her bedside.
A big lot of sewer pipe which came down
the river over the Z. F., was taken
aboard by the steamer Liberty last even
ing.
There was only one arrest yesterday,
bum, who was let 20 after some energetic
work with Il scrubbing brush in the cells.
VIM. Schramm, who was injured at the
fire at the Stamping Company, is still I'M
able TO be on the duty ut the store.
Mrs. NJ Hoffman, of the First ward. has
been elected President Of the South Bell
aire NJ. +. church Sunday school.
Mrs. NJ. j. Howell has been appointed
administrative of the estate OF her nus
band, lately deceased.
Geo. King will leave for Cincinnati this
evening to attend the State convention OF
Good Templars
Martin Golden will appear here this
evening a silver band is carried by the
company.
The lower town Methodist Church has
announced its annual treat for Christmas
eve.
Knights of Golden Eagle will nominate
new officers this evening.
Chief Muth is in favor Of new fire
alarm.