The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-11
BELLA1RE HAPPENINGs.
Matters .ofInteFest'tn tho dctFopOE

Matters ofInteFest't in the Metropolis
ofBeImont County
There was considerable stir Saturday
evening over the fact that fellow in
broad daylight entered the residence Of
John Parks. on North Belmont street.
and after ransackIng the lower part OF
the house, came out and walking around
to the front went down street as IN
concerned as II he had done nothing
wrong The family was away from
home at the time, but a daughter, Miss
Anna. was standing with girl COM
panion on the opposite side Of the
street. They saw the man come out
but before notifying the marshal or po-
lice they mnde an investigation. The
fellow did not get great deal, gold
watch and ring being all that was
missed. It is thought the fellow was
tramp and went around to get some
thing TO eat when the opportunity
seemed to present itself for him to do
more. There Is no clue to the chap at
all.
Miss Anna Becker, young lady who
has been attending the Wheeling busl-
ness college for a year past, made de-
lIberate attempt at suicide of the fer
ryboat Saturday evening. The rescue
was made Just IN time to save her, MS
she selected point for the plunge
where she was least likely TO be no.
ticed. No reason IL given, either by the
girl or her family, but from what is
known she had probably brooded over
announcement until she finally con-
cluded she might as well be out Of the
world Us out OF position to make her
own living. This seems to be the only
explanation that can be given.
Rev. o. w. Holmes preached his fare
iReIl sermon to the congregation OF the
First Methodist Episcopal church yes
terdAy evening. At both the morning
and evening service there was large
attendance, rs the people generally re-
greet to see him leave.
.Another gang Of colored men arrived
here yesterday. to 20 to work for tho
Baltimore & Ohio In laying the double
track There are probably hundred
and fifty now camped Just west OF the
city.
John Thurn, clerk in the postofIice,
leaves this morning for Columbus. to
attend the state council OF the Amerl-
can Mechanics as the representative Of
Ohio Valley Council No. 81.
Work on the new building of the
Stewnrt Ennmcllng Company Is pro-
crossing rapidly. rs If also work on
the building being put up by the Nov
city Stamping Company.
The family OF George o. Robinson
will leave this morning for their future
home in washington, Pm Mr.. Robin
son will make his headquarters In this
city, ns usual.
james C. Tallman and wife have re-
turned from q two weeks visit to Mich
igan. Mr.. Tallman's health is greatly
improved ana he feels that he il him
self again.
ASH G. Neville. OF wellsburg. W. Va,
returned home yesterday afternoon,
after spending few days with rela-
tives here.
Miss Lillian Aiken hns returned to
her home in New Mnrtinsville. after
spending few dnys with friends here.
Fred w. stewart returned to his home
In Warrington, w. Va, after spending
few days here on business.
John W. Sanders viii leave to-mor-
row for oxford. Ohio. where he will
enter the Miami University
Bcllaire win send up big delegation
OF Wccma BhuuterH 10 the Martins
Ferry convention tomorrow.
Frank Mason, WHO In working In
washington, Pa, spent yesterday with
his family In the First ward.
Miss Edna Wnldron. Of Cambridge. Is
the guest Of friends and relatives in the
Third ward.
a party Of young people from this
city spent yesterday nt Wnllacc'a Dam.
The concert given on Union street
Saturday evening, by the Hchtherlng-