Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-24
BELLAIRE.
Views Notes of Interest From the Bel
mont County Town.
Thieves Again.

operate, and in the last few days have
been committing a number of deprada-
tons, always escaping. Recently they
broke into the express Office at Neff's
Siding, finding little of value. They
took the safe, which weighs about $50
pounds. This is the record breaker for
this section. 1t was thought they
would find the safe near, but so far no
trace of it has been found. 1t was sup
posed they used a hard car. On Thurs
day night they visited the residence of
Benz. Neff, west of this city, and looted
uables and also about $40 worth of
dry goods, just recently purchased. On
Friday night the thieves entered the
Offices of Rosser & Castoe and the
Standard Bridge and Boiler Works.
Neither of the safes in these offices were
locked and nothing of value was taken,
the only damage being done was the
throwing Of papers and books all over
the floors. 1t would be we'll for every
to take precautions, as this gang
will probably keep this work up until
caught or get tired Of this section. A
great many think that it is home talent,
and a close watch will be kept by the
officers.
Five plain drunks were before the
Mayor yesterday morning, but all were
financially broke and the Mayor turned
them out. Three more were placed in
jail yesterday afternoon.
A delivery wagon of S. H. Bell, of
Wheeling, heavily loaded with produce,
met with a mishap while crossing the
sewer at the wharf landing. of the
rear wheels going down to the axle
and throwing considerable of the load
on the road. This is a treacherous
place and should be made safe. No
doubt Council will see that it is fixed
satisfactorily.
The grafters with the circus did a
good business in the city Friday, and
several men in the city are minus
some money. The game worked was
the old envelope and shell game. One
man lost near fifty dollars, and many
lost five and ten dollars. One of the
operators of the games stated that this
city was easy.
DR.. McMasters, of Centeryille, was in
the city yesterday.
In the case of the city Of Bellaire VS..
Baltimore & Ohio railroad, pending in
the Circuit Court, has been decided in
favor of the city. The suit was brought
to recover the cost of improvements
made on property of the B. & O., the
main part being paving. The whole
amount asked for was allowed with in
terest at six per cent, and in all will
amount to between five and six thous-
and dollars. The case has been pend
ing for a number of years, first being
started by Solicitor Woodbridge, and
was finished by H. S. Armstrong, now
prosecuting attorney, who deserves
much credit for winning the suit.
William Duffy took in the excursion
to New Castle yesterday.
The Belmont Central Trades and
Labor Union will meet next Sunday at
Bridgeport in Union hall.
Anderson l.. Lewis and wife will join
Robinson's circus in about two weeks.
Attorney Turner Jones. of Bethesda,
was in the city yesterday on business.
Miss AIDA Parks is visiting Mrs.
Clara Gilkinson at Fairmont. w. Va.
Prosecuting Attorney H. S. Arm
strong was in the city on business.
Garfield Tappa, who has been visit
ing the family of Joseph Lee, returned
to his home at Mingo Junction yester-
day.
Miss Kelley, one of the young ladies
who sustained injuries on a street car
last Sunday evening, will ask the street
railway company for damages. She
has employed James c. Tallman as her
attorney.
Martin Moorehouse. of Arcadia, Ind,
is visiting friends in the city.
John Clarke has resigned his position
at Stuart's enameling works and will
DOR leave for st. Louis.
Mrs. Sara Neff, of Neff's Siding, is
seriously i'll.
John Rock is spending to-day in
Pittsburg with friends.
DR.. Harris, of S~hadyside. was in the
city yesterday on business.
H. Hayes, of Anderson, Ind, is visit
ing friends in the city.
Henry Neff. of Glencoe. ninety years
of age. was doing business in the city
yesterday.
Harry c. Scramm, of the Fourth
ward, will leave to-day for Marietta to
visit friends.
John Keyser. William Harder. Chas.
Wilcox and l.. Harder left yesterday
for a fishing trip TO Wills creek. The
boys expect to stay about ten days.
Joseph Kline. who was sent to the
insane asylum at Columbus, has been
allowed TO return to his home. His
wife last night appealed to the police,
stating she was afraid to live with her
husband. The woman was very nev-
Gus and much excited. 1t was not
learned last evening what action the
police would take.
DR.. Clarke. of Glencoe, was in the
city yesterday.
Wilfred McGinty and Leo Manion
left last evening for Philadelphia.
John Curan will leave to-day. All are
going for the international convention
of the knights of ST. John.
Mrs. T. Trenton and daughter Helen
were called here this morning by the
illness of the formers father, Mr.. Muir
ply, of Rose Hill.