The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-12
TRADE BOOMERS



their escort through the city. Here
the boomers had an opportunity OF
seeing the great hog" engines which
are used by the b. & o. in mountain
climbing. These engines are nearly
twice as large as the ordinary en-
gipes used for freight service.
From Grafton. the run was made
to Morgantown. where the delegation
was greeted by a large representa-
ton OF the business men headed by
Professors Green and White. who es-
corted them through the city on a
special car over the Union Utilities
trolley line. after which the Wheel
ingites visited the university. Jake
Otto, formerly connected with the
wheeling News. and now In the tax
commissioners office, was among
those at the depot to extend the hand
OF welcome to the boomers.
Reception at FaIrmont.
After spending a delightful time in
the county seat OF Monongalia county
the train pulled out for Fairmont. ar.
irving at that point at 1 O'Clock,
where the boomers were met at the
depot by a number of the members
OF the board of trade and escorted
Though the city in automobiles. The
Owens bottle plant, the largest in the
world, owned by a former Wheeling
man. was inspected as were the other
great industries and coal mines OF
this growing city. Fairmont has pro-
crossed more and has erected more
buildings since the last excursion
than any other city on the route
Five hundred dwellings alone are
now under construction there.
Leaving Fairmont at 2:30. the train
was switched TO the Short Line and
the run started to New Martinsville
The first stop was at Shinnston, a
little oil town where a delegation OF
business men met the train. From
there the train went to Smithfeld.
Jacksonburg. Pine Grove. reaching
New Mhrtinsville nearly two
hours late. At this point a hundred
or more business men met the train
and escorted the boomers through
the business district OF the city
While some OF the members OF the
party were walking down the main
street they were startled to hear
loud cries for help. and hurrying to
where the sounds came from dis
covered that a man who was sup
posed to have been placed under a
spell by a doctor and buried alive six
feet under the top OF mother earth.
suddenly came out OF his trance
when he started sUffocating and cried
loudly for aid. A large number rush
ed to his assistance with picks and
spades and soon resurrected him.
From New Martinsville the train
departed for Sistersville, where an
other large number of business men
greeted the boomers. After going
through the business district and be-
ing entertained IN a royal manner.
the boomers again boarded their train
and the run for home was started
with the train nearly two and onehalf
hours late. Throwing open the throt-
tie. the engineer made up a good half
hour on the run.
While the train was speeding home
ward all the boomers gathered I'm the
diner, where a meeting was held.
which was presided over by Mr.. Math-
ison. who. with an eloquent address.
in which he praised the crew OF the
train. Tom Burke. general passenger
agent and the other officials, he pre-
sented each member OF the crew with
a token. showing the high esteem and
appreciation the Wheelingites had for
the cordial treatment that was given
them.
Adopt Resolutions.
Resolutions were adopted. praising
Mr.. Burke. Conductor Hamilton,
Train Master James Phillips. w W
Williams. who had charge OF the
diner. and others for their kindness
These resolutions were ordered wired
10 the Baltimore & Ohio officials at
Baltimore. Resolutions for the kind
ness shown by the press and tele-
phone companies were also adopted.
With the train two hours late. the
Elks who we're on the train. expect
inE 10 arrive home 20 attend the me
mortal at the Elks' lodge in memory
Of the late Exalted Ruler Lawrence
Reymanu. wired their condolences
from Sistersville.
The Intelllgencer Vas the only
morning newspaper sent gratis 10 the
trade boomers each morning. and the
Wheolingites always eager for news.
greatly appreciated ~ and extended a
vote Of thanks 10 the management
for the kindness extended. When the
train left this city I'm the early morn
ing hfty copies were distributed. A.
Clarksburg and Grafton the paper
was also received
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