The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-31
NEARLY HALF A DAY LOST n
PUTTING oIRDER IN PLACE.
War~ood Christians Fail to Complete
Church In One Day-csr Of
Material Lost.

Failure OF the men who built the
foundation for the new Christian
church at Wsrwood to put a huge
steel girder in place was largely re-
sponsible for the non-completion OF
the structure in the days time as
was planned, but a vast amount OF
work was accomplished and the mem
bers OF the church are thankful and
satisfied.
The sixty carpenters and other
workmen who aided in the work show
ed what could be done when earnest
efort is made. From a bare foundn-
ton OF tile at O'Clock in the morn
Ing, the church grew TO a structure
with completed floor. four walls all
sheeted and ready for weatherboard-
Ing. window castings In place. plumb
Ing all completed. temporary steps in
place and material sawed and ready
Tor throwing the frame for the root
across the top. All this was com
pleted in ten hours working time and
considering that the building Ia sixty
feet long by forty feet wide and Is 10
cost over $4,000. the work done was
no little amount.
The FIRST thing that was necessary
before real construction work could
be started. was the placing OF the
huge steel Eirder referred 20 above.
and as there were no block and tackles
20 be used nor machinery for hoisting
purposes. a. took the entire force Of
men over two hours TO get the girder
in place. This completed. nothing
much was done before noon except
building OF scaffolding and beginning
work on the frame.
Chicken Dinner at Noon.
Following the pnrtaking OF a
chicken dinner between the hours OF
j. and !. In the orchard near the
church. which was served by the
ladies OF the congregation the men
resumed work and things fairly hum
med during the afternoon hours Tho
WnrwOod band put in appearance az
3 O'Clock. and the many inspiring
musical selections which were played
greatly aided the workmcn In keeping
up their pace
Work was suspended a. 6 O'Clock I'm
the evening. and although slightly dis
appointed because tho feat had not
been fully accomplished the Workmen
ceased their work knowing they had
made an honest effort and that their
Iahors we're appreciated. Sot n one
Of them received any compensation Tor
their work. all having kindly donated
their services.
large crowd was present during
the entire day and watched the pro
ccedings. and &C. is estimated that
fully three thousand people visited
The sceno OF construction. Many OF
the onlookers brought lunches in
baskets. coming early I'm the morning
and remaining all day
Crowd Present
A reireshmcnt booth. iu charge Of
members o. the church. did a rushing
business during che day and quite q
large sum ~ money 10 be used ia
paving expenses for the building Of
The church was raised. a number 81
liberal donations we're also received o.
tho booth
Because OF the non completion Of
the church no services we're held in
The evening. hut hundreds Of people
visited tho elite and inspected the
contemplated church The chrch
VIII De- completed by some contractor.
and f is expected that 90 will be- ready
Tor use within a couple Of weeks
Harring the delay cfased b. the
placing % rho steel Glrdsf the church
would not have been completed In the
days limo as car load ~ material
needed. IN making finishing touches
could hot DO located yesterday be
cause % the freight Offices being
closed
a committee composed Of the FOL.
lowing worked faithfully 20 make the
affair success. O.. y uoty. James
Gooch. John Engman. Thy Naylor.
George Sutton and q. A Beroher
In addition 20 tho members Of this
committee the foliowiug aided In the
work James Hawkins. George o.
UsFmier. O. q White. J. G. Dunlap.
r Deans. A. Weller. y Ritter. Peter
Gear. ~ J Hare. ] schaner. nen VII
con. 7 ~. Gear. G. ~ Newton. q. VI
Wilson r. Mon. & A. Conner. James