The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-03-13
BOOSTERS CLOSE
THEIR CAMPAIGN
SIX HUNDRED AND NINETEEN
NEW MEMBERS SECURED
Committee Appointed to Arrange For
Attending Services at Tho
Tabernacle.

putting Wheeling on the map by Sc
curing 619 members for the greater
board OF trade. and with the dues in
creased to 50 a year per member.
thus insuring SUFFICIENT funds with
which TO keep II there. the member
ship campaign OF the board OF trade,
which has been conducted In such q
whirlwind fashion by the boosters dur
ing he past week. came TO a formal
close at the MONDAY luncheon at the
cLu yesterday. While the CAM
paign has terminated SO far as team
work is concerned. the personal solicit
tation for members by individuals will
continue, n II is expected that with.
In a short time the membership will
be increased to $50. A number OF
large corporations which are expected
TO subscribe for several applications
are TO take the matter up when the
directors or board meet.
During the mornings campaign 67
memberships were secured. and as the
captains made their reports they were
loudly applauded. Chairman John n.
Rennard expressed his appreciation
Tor h earnest work of. the teams
and the manner in which the cam
paign was conducted. Several boosters
made brief addresses. and lgnatius
Brennan recited a numerous poem,
which received merited applause. r..
r.. Hiatt. OF Moundsville. state bank
examiner for West Virginia. was pres
ent. and when called upon for re-
marks delivered a brief but interest
ing address.
To Hear Mr.. Sunday.
RafaEa ol.-
or Mr.. w. Il. Irvine. II was voted TO
attend the Sunday revival in a body
some evening this week. and Chair
man Rennsrd appointed Messrs. w. n
irvine. Thomas Prosser aud W. O..
Alexander as a committee 10 make the
necessary arrangements Reservation
will be made at the tabernacle. Rev
sunday spoke TO the boosters last
week. delivering an encouraging ad.
dress. which was much appreciated
Banner Team sIx.
The largest number of members
during the campaign was secured by
Team No. 6. composed OF J. p. Han
ley captain. w. J. Lukens. J. n. Dav.
ldson, Robert Kyle. ID. A. lille. ]. n.
Jenkins and Henry VI. Russell. Jr.
They secured &C members. and won
inc prize offered by DR.. J. A.. Her
sshel. Secretary Naylor. yesterday.
sent he following letter 10 DIR. Her.
schel:
DIR. J. II. Herschel.
City.
Dear SIR
This Is 10 certify that the bearer. |
Capt. j. y. Hsnley. OF Team No &
won the contest for the largest mum.
Der or memberships In the contest
Just closed and he and his men ere
entitled 10 the prize OF a $500 hath
ticket offered by YOU.
We certainly appreciate your inter.
est In the campaign for a Greater
Wheeling expressed In this way and
on behalf Of the Board OF Trade I
wish 10 thank you heartily for your
contribution TO iis success
with kindest regards. believe me
" D. NAYLOR.
Secretary.
Great applause Vas provoked when
Captain " ~ Alexander. of team No
II. read the follovinz letter from
eight sreek concerns. applying for
memEsrship
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