The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-06-04
OUTLINED CAMPAIGN FOR MORE
= MEMBERS.
Brilliant Affair Held at the stratfosd
Hotel Last Evening Largely
Attended.

paign for a larger and better Wheel
ing Business Mems Association. which
means the increasing OF prosperity
OF the city and the hearty co-opera-
ton OF business interests for the ben
eft OF all persons in the community.
a banquet was held at. the Stratford
Springs Hotel. last evening by the
members and prospective members OF
the Association. at which the plans
and objects OF the organization were
announced and outlines made for the
campaign for new members.
The anair was OF an elaborate ma
ture and was well attended, over a /
hundred representative business men
OF this city and immediate vicinity,
being seated about the banquet ia
bles. With the room brilliantly light
ed and artistically decorated, an ex-
cellent menu was served by the man
agement Of the hotel. Much credit
for the success OF the affair is due
Secretary William Schwertferger, and
the committee on arrangements. The
affair was in the nature of BROTHERS
Meeting" n upon arrival at the
hotel. each OF the guests was given
the glad hand" by Chairman David
Kraus and members of the receiving
committee.
Outlined Campaign.
Featured by brilliant addresses by
able speakers. a lengthy program was
carried out. at the conclusion of which
the announcement was made OF the
membership campaign which Is to be
conducted. and a call for volunteers
was issued. Secretary Schwertfeger
plainly and fully outlined the cam
paign. Teams will be formed and II
will be conducted practically along
the same lines as the recent campaign
Of the board OF trade.
Promising to aid in every possible
way. many prominent business men
responded to the call for volunteers
last evening and others are expected
TO follow their lead to-day. Final de-
tails will be completed and the teams
will be organized to-day. and IL Is ex-
pected TO have everything in readi-
ness 10 begin the campaign this after
noon or tomorrow.
The banquet began promptly at
1880 O'Clock. Rev. a. l.. Benze, pastor
OF the Zion Lutheran church, Invoked
the divine blessing on the occasion.
After the banquet had been served.
Fred J.. Fox. president OF the a~ssocia-
ton. arose and announced Harry W.
Mcclure as POSTMASTER. and he flled
that position very creditably.
In responding. Mr.. Mcclure stated
that he appreciated very much the
honor Of presiding over "A gathering
OF such representative business men
who have done so much good for the
city. He spoke in glowing terms OF
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and accomplishments and referred 10
the members as the people who have
made the city progress. He closed
by Offering a toast TO the health and
good cheer OF all present and 20 their
business associates. Mr.. McLure's re-
marks were punctuated with humor
and witty saIhes, and as a whole were
much enjoyed by the guests.
Fox Talks.
President Fox was introduced as the
first speaker. He dwelt AZ length on
what has been accomplishing by the
association during the past year. Civ.
ing credit 10 the members and the
board OF directors lie stated that
the meetings had been very in
~struct.ve and thanked the directors
for their attention 10 the welfare of
the association. He expressed his
hope for better results in the future
and stated that with a large associa
tiou greater things can be accomplish.
ed. lie paid a high tribute 10 Secre.
tary Schwcrteger. adding that all
we're indebted 10 him FOR the upbuild.
ing OF the association. Mr.. Fox closed
his address with a plea for the hearty
cooperation Of all business interests
100 this vicinity. pointing out the ad.
Vantagcs Of a larger business mems
association.
. The ext speaker. Mr. McLure
introduced Secretary VIM Schwort-
feger Mr. Schwertfeger began bv
giving "a brief history o. the o~-rani
zation and Of what 90 has accomplish.
ed lie said that the association was
organized by n handful OF men four
years agO for the purpose Of lettering
the condition Of the business men and
Tor bringing them closer together. and
also FOR the elimination Of various
abuses 10 which they were subjected.
Prior 10 that time. no said the bust
ness men we're troubled with porsons
soliciting all kinds Of eubqcriptiopr
hut hat the association has succeeded
IN eliminating over - per cent % this
class
The system.
IT." mentioned the system ~ INC
letters which are used for collec.
lions ~ ono % the principal features
instituted by the Association. and Of
planned tho system thoroughly Auotb
Or. no mentioned. vas the prohibifion
nt advertising through fake schemes
and mediums. which according 10 the
speaker has saved many n tho larger
business houses from $500 10 $500
per year Nr Schwertforgor said that
Tho association would prove beneficial
not only 10 business men bur 10 pro
%ieTsiDnal men and persons in 40 walks
OF lIfr.
The secretary announced that tho
association has begun on active cam
paien Tor better legislation and hat
Tho movement ls not only q local ono
bur has been taken up hy similar or.
fanlzatonH throughout tho state
IN INTRODUCING q vs. Grcir preslden,
~ no West virginia Business Mons
AHaociation 1s ffe next speaker. Wr
NcLIro praised him very hirhIy Tor
bic efforts tn better fha local and
state examinations Tho subject OF.
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