The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-10
pE1LA1RE HAPPEN1Nes.
Matters of Interest in the Metropolis
Of Belmont County.

Of Belmont County.
The city council on Tuesday evening,
held a long session, but they covered q
great deal OF routine business while IN
session. They promptly aided in the
matter OF advertising the advantages
Of BellaIre as q manufacturing point.
and manifest spirit Of encouragement
to all legitimate moves looking toward
attracting capital In this direction. The
mayor reported 1923 as the receipts OF
his Office for month. and a communl-
cation from the mayor and marshal rel
alive to the appointment Of day po-
iiceman was referred to the proper
committee for consideration. The bond
of DR.. W. o. S. Piper as water works
trustee. was approved. The finance
committee have taken up the matter Of
refunding $4,000 OF water works bonds
due next October. and will offer that
amount OF per cent bonds in Septem-
bre in exchange for the per cent
bonds due October 1. Several resolu-
tons and ordinances pertaining TO con.
templated improvements were adopted
and passed. one pertaining to the re-
laying Of portion OF some OF the
paved streets where they are ABOUT
worn through, Is an important and
proper one. Messrs. NJ. N. Mercer and
II. w. Burrows, two capable members
OF the board OF equalization, were re-
elected without opposition.
The school board met Tuesday ev-
ening and President Robert Johnston
announced his standing committees.
The usual monthly payroll was passed
and other routine business transacted.
The superintendent report shows the
total enrolment at present to be l,IS5.
Several applications for places as
teachers were read and referred to
proper committee. a local examination
was ordered and the board adjourned
to meet June S.
About all the Knights Templar on the
river front will go to st. Clnirsvllle this
afternoon and evening, to attend spe-
ciaI meeting Of Hope Commandery. at
which the Templar hoHors win be con-
ferred upon twelve or thirteen candi-
dates. A special trip of the late train
will bring the river front members
home after the meeting.
Mrs. Sarah McNiIllen died at the home
OF her sister. Mrs. w. G. Stewart, ST.,
and will be buried this afternoon. De-
ceased was well and favorably known
and her death was the result Of long
cOnIIuuGLA lllllESds AllAg AGNNAlNAy
turned from Cambridgeboro Springs,
where she spent some time In hope OF
recuperating.
The city council increased the levy
this spring by one mill, but this was
made necessary by the improvements
under way. The council seem to I'M
derstand that low taxes are an induce
ment to capitalists to locate In we'll
improved towns and hesltated to make
an Increase, but 1t appeared necessary.
Mrs. Kate Blaney, the estimable wife
of John Blaney, died ut her home Tues
day night after long struggle with
consumption. The husband and young
son have the sincere sympathy OF a
host Of friends. Funeral this after
noon.
Mrs. John McKelvey died at her
home here yesterday afternoon, after
an illness OF several weeks. The fu-
neral will take place from st. Johns
church tomorrow morning ut 10
o'clock.
WE offer this week some rare bar
gains in sample and slightly shop-worn
Pianos. Call and see them or write for
prices. F. w, BANNER CO.,
Wheeling, W. Va.
The entertainment at the new opera
house tomorrow evening will be in the
line OF concert and elocution, and some
of the best talent to be had Will be
there.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Snider.
mother of Mrs. Charles Kompart, OF
this city. win take place from the Ger
man Reformed church here. to-day.
The pension of William Pfafrenbach
has been increased from IS to $l2 per
month. He has been unable to work
for long time.
A Cambridge firm Is seeking a loca-
ton in BellaIre and the matter OF Sc
curing favorable site is now being
considered.
The old bridge over the railroad
tracks is again being patched and
braced 1t ought to be replaced with a
new one.
W. F. Litten and wife have returned
to the Lancaster home for boys and
will take up their duties there at once.
r. johnson, the plumber, Is laid up
at his home with muscular rheumatism.
The Mechanics fair in Armory hall is
proving great success.
The Cleveland & Pittsburgh pay car
was in town yesterday.
W. H. Thompson is an applicant for
city truant officer.