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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-29

As is usual at this time of the year
the price of eggs is on the ascendant
and on Tuesday morning Water street
dealers were asking from 4b to a
cents for the strictly fresh, country
laid article from the farms In the VI
einity of Augusta. These same deal
ers were paying from 40 to 4S cents
They claim that eggs cannot be han
died at a profit at less than a five
cent margin. The Western hen fruit
which is always of uncertain vintage
and more or less of lottery, wa
selling at from 80 to IS cents per doz
en-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-29
|Daiiv kennebee Journal
Telephone 1856

Cards of thanks, obituary notices, res
olutions of respect, etc., will pe
charged at the rate of ten cents Per
line. No charge less than rs cents.
All advertising announcements OF en-
tertainments whose object 10 the
raising of money will be charged at
the rate of fifteen cents a line.
Advertising notices, news form. will be
excluded from our local columns,
except such as refer to advertisers
occupying space in our advertising
columns and will be run under
separate head on one of the local
pages.
who fail to receive the
Journal promptly will confer a favor
by notifying the office immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-29

The steamer City of Augusta had a
strong current to buck. Tuesday, on
account of the high water, and did not
arrive at her dock at this city until
about noon. Freights are still holding
UP well, and nothing has yet been said
about the time when the steamer will
haul off the route to go into winter
quarters. Last year the large steamer
made her last trip from Boston, Nov
81, and the City of Augusta closed her
season the following day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-29

| On a track six seconds slow, Warren
| Malcolm of Augusta drove Lady
Wilkes to a victory in the first heat
| of the matched race at Capital Park.
Tuesday afternoon. on track two
inches deep in mud and water the
second heat went--over to Friday
afternoon. Then, If the weather be
fair and the track suitable Malcolm
will fight it out with Ed Ireland up
behind c. s. Towle's Ladys Sister.
About $50 watched Tuesdays trial
and were far from satisfied as to the
better of the two horses. A Tipped
coin brought Malcolm the pole, and
they were given the word on the Sec
ond time down.
Lady's Sister, showing all kinds of
speed, went by to the pole on the
turn and took two lengths to the
good in the back straight. The
quarter was passed in SO seconds,
with Lady Wilkes closing the gap.
Malcolm drove her to Ireland's saddle
on the turn and held his position past
the half in Ill. The Augusta mare
fought fiercely to get by on the lower
turn but dropped back, apparently
finished, at the three-q quarters, in
1471a But here Malcolm brought
out the remarkable reserve strength
of his mare, and she went strongly
around on the outside at the turn and
started the stretch on even terms
with her rival. From there it was
romp to the wire. II Gland, seeing the
futiIity of further driving in this
heat, dropped back a length. The
time was announced as 2.22l2.
About 20 minutes later the rain
came Following a slight. warning |
irizzle, IL developed into a good imi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-29

The Maine Central crew which has
been doing some work in the way OF
grading at the south end of the Maine
Central station, and also finishing up
the terrace at the west side -nf Rines
hill, completed the same, Tuesday aft
ernoon. Quite a quantity of loan has
been filed In south of the station
and also on the terrace and with the
coming Of another spring the plot win
be grassed over.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-29
Try il! In five minutes indigestion
goes and stomach feels fine.

Time it. In FIVE minutes all stom-
ach distress gone. No indigestion.
heartburn, sourness or belching q
gas, acid, or quotations Of undigested
food, no dizziness, boating, foul
breath or headache.
Pape's Diapepsin is noted for its
kspeed in Regulating upset stomachs.
It is the surest, Quickest stomach doc
tor In the whole world. and besides. II
rs harmless.
Millions Of men and women now eat
their fayorite foods without fear
they know it is needless to have bad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-29

Acting upon the request OF City
Marshal Baxter of WaterMlle, City
Marshal Colgan took from the 3
o'clock car from Waterviile, Tuesday
morning, a young man named Henry
Elroy, who was wanted in Waterville
on the charge of larceny, and held
him pending the arrival of an officer
from the up river city. Officer Con-
nor came to Augusta on the 2 p. NJ.
car. and took the young man back
with him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-29
Funeral of VIM. RYAN.

The funeral of William Ryan was
held. at p. NJ. Tuesday at his late
home, 20 Page street. The bearers
were John Moulton. John Barker,
Peter Breen and Arthur l.. Brown
Seth Williams Post. G. A. r., con-
Quoted the service Interment In
Hallowell cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-29
Meals Hit Back? Dyspepsia, Gas,
Sour Stomach?---Pape's Diapepsin
stomach.

Get large fifty-celt case Of Pape's
Diapepsin from any drug store, and
put your stomach right Stop being
miserable-life is too short ou'fe
not here long, SO make your stay
agreeable. Eat what you like and
digest it enjoy it, without fear Of -
beiiien in the stomach,
Pape's Diapepsin belongs in your
home. Should one of the family ent
something which doesn't agree with
them. or in case of an attack Of i'm
digestion. dyspepsia, gastritis or
stomach arrangement, it is handy to
give instant Aelief. ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-29

Funeral Of the Late Mrs. John G
Fuller.

Funeral services for the late Mrs.
John G. Fuller were held, at o'clock,
Tuesday afternoon, at Mt. Pleasant
cemetery, Rev. George Ingraham of
Norht Augusta officiating in the pres
ence of relatives and friends. The flor
|al tributes were many and beautiful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-29

Charles E. Purinton, who had beer
confined to his home on Bangor street
for the past three weeks as the results
of injuries received by fall has sc
far recovered as to be out, and was al
the office, Tuesday, for short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-29

Mrs. Elvira II. Smith died, Tuesday
morning. at her home in North Au-
gusta, aged rs years, months and
H21 days. Three daughters survive. Fu-
neral services will be held at 10
O'clock Friday morning, at the home
OF Charles Griffith, North Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-29
Funeral of Josiah Gray, Manchester

The funeral of the late Josiah Gray
was held at O'Clock. Tuesday after
noon. at the home of his son, Ray
mond Gray, at Manchester Corner.
Rev. Leroy w. Coons of the Winthrop
street JTniversalist church ofiiciated-
Interment was made in the Halloween
eapaaterv -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-29
Miss Ida Roy.

Miss Ida Roy, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Felix Roy, died, Tuesday morn
ing, at their home. Jefferson street.
aged 13 years. Funeral services will
be held at s o'clock, Thursday morn
ing, at ST. Augustines Catholic
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-29
NORTH AUGUSTA.

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Coolidge of
Philadelphia, Pa, are the guests OF
Mr.. Coolidge's grandmother, Mrs.
Nora Bragg. Mrs. Coolidge before
marriage was Miss Marion Stone OF
New Jersey.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Perkins OF
Rorhe have been passing a few DAYS
with Mr.. Perkins mother, Mrs. Q. s
Perkins. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-29

George w. Field of Oakland was
visitors Tuesday, in Augusta, and
called at the county courthouse on
matters of legal business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-29

The Slosberg Blue Store proprietor
expresses satisfaction with his sue
cess of a few weeks and believes his
low prices will win future trade.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-29

Mrs. Arthur Foster has returned to
her home in this city, after having for
a week been the guest of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Fields, at North
Arson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-29

The Missionary societies of the
Green street Methodist church will
meet, Thursday evening. with Mrs.
Lucius Hill, 20 Eastern avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-29
Odiva Next Week.

Manager Cuddy has booked as an
extra added attraction for all next
week, Odiva, the beautiful Samoan
diving queen.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-29

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Green
street Methodist church will meet,
Thursday at $50 P. M. with Mrs.
kermin Hanks, 70 Eastern avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-29

Associate Justice Warren C. Phil
brook of Waterville was in town,
Tuesday, for a portion of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-29
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Y f-0-7-
Native fresh cut pork for fry and
roast, only Ice. H., at L. S, Young s.
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-29

Hon. Robert Treat Whitehouse OF
Portland was among the visitors, on
Tuesday. In Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-29
Making
Your Dollars Do
s4ss ~
Double Duty

Our dollars come hard enough to
most OF us to make us Interested
in anything which viii tend TO give
Them greater purchasing power
And 50 our readers viii appreciate
our repetition of tile same idea IN
these talks on advertising. when
we cali attention again to the daily
possibilities for economy and say
ing offered by careful ana inteih-
gent buying OF the .year-in. year
out things that all Of us must buy.
Clothes, food, recreation-all are
better bought. more inteiligentiy
bought, more economically bought
by those who read the advertising
with, care and understanding.
In saying how much dollar will
buy, II makes all the difference ia
the world who spends the dollar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-29
Auousta Retail Market.

Strictly fresh eggs scarce and high
err. Flour from s5.75 to $3.50; corned
beef from Toe. to 1Sc. ID. These
prices are for the best heavy meal
lighter beef might he quoted for less.
Steak poe. to Acc. h., top round Soc
H.. under cut 2ae.. hamburg, lac 10
isea h.: ham sliced, use. h.; Wes'
spring lamb, l4c.22c. h.; pure lard
Ice. in bulk. in pail lbs. soc; COM
pounds. s Id. pail roc, 20 lbsa 500
fresh pork. 22c. H.; sugar, bag, $l2o
butter, S5c. to ACE. h.. eggs. native
4se. doz; fowl, &c. lb.; broiier, 2ac
h.; cheese. 24e. to use. h.; old-fash-
toned yellow-eyed beans, lie at''
California, lac at; potatoes. new
zoe. PIX: cabbage. Sc. h.; turnips, &c
lb.. SQUASH, &c. H., beets, &c. Id.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-29
LOCAL NOTICE.

MILLINERY SALE - My entire
stock to be closed out at a great sac
rifice. Fancy Feathers, Wings, Rib
bons, Velpets, Hats and Flowers at
cost and less, as | am positively go
ing out of the business. Trimming
and making to be continued until
stock is closed out.
MRS. #. IL. MOORLEN.
q Crosby Street, Augusta
oct29dn
Mrs. Odiorne's adult class will open
at Union Hall, Friday evening, Oct. 81.
at S p. NJ. oct25dlw
II. +. A. Vaudeville Show and Dance
Wilson hail. Hailnwell. Thursday, Oct 20
oct2Sd2l
e@-+ =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-29

Wednesday, October 20, 1918.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-29

Peter ]. O'Brien, formerly of the
Locke market, has accepted POSI-
ton with r. w. Church, and has en-
tered upon the duties thereof.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-10-28
Parks and Fairgrounds
Wonderful Influences
I'm Character Buiidino

Citations that hamper development Of
mind and body along lines that are
pure and wholesome and uplifting.
The grown-ups OF to-day did not
nave the play ground. as We know IL
to-day. They had the school ground.
out the play of the school ground
was without discipline. IL wa9 mere
~ an outlet for the pent-up spirits of
thr youn gste7s. 90 was uftt-. gwen
grudginEly. Sometimes Il was with
held entirely from the fellow who
needed N most: who had been unable
70 restrain his spirits until the recess
bell rang.
And that is one reason why plav
grounds don't Interest some OF The
SroWn-ups. IL Is one reason why IN
takes public sentiment so long to get
benlnd the play ground movement
ana demand stronger municipal sup
port OF IT. II is one reason why the
lttle. measiy Thousand dollars appro-
pfleted last year was the first thing
mat seemed superflUous when "A cut
was found necessary this wear.
When the children now cniovinc
the play grounds become men and
women. things will be different. The
play ground movement will then have
come into its own. The CITY govern
ment the commission form no doubt
VIII then provide literally for II in
every budget IL will no longer have
TO depend upon the subscriptions OF
private individuals
" Wheeling Means Business"
" viii then be realized that.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-10-28
OTHER INSURANCE
ORDERS.

In addition 20 the orders represent
cd in this city that might be con
struet as coming under the caption Of
Insurance orders, are the following.
Wheeling tent No. Il. Knights q
Maccabe"s. Wheeling lodge. Wood
men Ci the World. Modern Brother
hood OF America. Pride OF the Mystic
chain No /, and Silver Wave Castle
NJ. II a. q. X. CT thv Mystic Chain:
and lodges Of Kui-hts OF Malta.
knights of the Golden Eagle. Ladies'
OF the Golden Eagle. Daughters az Lib
ertF. Daughters of America. aides OF
the MaccabCes OF the World. LOYAL
American, Of the Republic. Protective
Home circle, Royal ArcanUm. Tribe
Of Ben Hur. order OF B.u Uur IA
uonal Union. Ancient Arabic Order OF
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-10-28

The past year has been an auspi-
cious one in the playground move
ment in Wheelinc. and two events
have given a marked impetus TO the
cause. The first of these was the
municipal recoEnition of playEroun Is
by an appropriation OF 81 900 for
parks and Fairgrounds. and the sec
ond the inauguration of social center
work during the winter at Union
school
The city appropriation was made
last summer by council on recommen-
dalton of the Board of Control at the
instance OF the Municipal Park and
Playground Commission. and constr
tutes the first assistance given by the
city TO the playground movement
Though the amount was not large.
the action was gratifying TO all
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-10-28


friends CT the children. inasmuch as
II Is an evidence Of the city's interest
IN Fairgrounds. and will probably
pave the way TO annual appropria-
lions Of larger sums The commits
sion in dsbursins the appropriation
considered the needs Of the Wheeling
RAY Association and gave
1898 toward settling OBLIGATIONS in
cured during the year
me social center program as out
llncd by President Mckinley was en-.
ccrs"G az neral meeting held in
Dccs mber and a committee named
70 soiicit funds. special committee
had charge OF the work and the con.
sent OF the Board OF Education was
secured for the use OF Union school
monday. wednesday and Friday even
mss during January. February.
March and April Prof. c. +. Citizens.
principal az Union school was
placed IN charge and Fairgrounds
Instructors Miss Oral Dickens. Miss
Julia Mayer and Leo Strasser
served as assistants. Programs OF a
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-10-28

Our city government has been
slower than most cities TO see the
tremendous value of Fairgrounds u
has failed TO recognize that they are
or fundamental Importance. Ike
schools and Libraries
So IL has left them 20 philanthropy
II has burdened public spirited Few
with an expense that belongs TO the
taxpayers as whole Just as II
council had asked collection to be
taken TO pay the salaries OF police
and hremen. For neither of these
departments is more important. in n
broad sense. than the department OF
parks and Fairgrounds. OF course
they are not IN the same class. Police
are for emergencies. They are local
applications TO the diseased body
polite; comparing 10 parks and play
grounds as pills compare 10 frc 81 air
and exercise
Through our police system we
confess our sins; confess truly
that some OF us are dishonest and
need watching; And when we 90
wrong, the police are on hand 10
lock US up. Parks and play
qrounds perform no such office.
crime
Which should IL be. Nor.
crooks for the tail or more honest
men at large? For Il is actually
true that fairgrounds and parks
reduce crime. They DO raise the
moral tone OF a community. They
DO increase tt- percentage OF
strong, clean, well-bslsneed minds
and healthy bodies In COM
munity. They DO add abundarty
% the JOY Of living in 4 com
nunity
This is not a theory. The LEADING
cities are not appropriatiug large
sums OF money annually in support OF
untried theories
Building Character
hut suppose DC were a theory Tsn'-
D. lo-.oIi' The grounds take the
children when their Young minds are
clean ana fresh and improssiorabre.
They take tIem from th, streets and
other places OF possible pollution and
certain danger and give them. first of
All. things which their Young natures
crarc-play. exercise. larger Ifa
Most OF our habits ar. formed AZ
IN" play age. Habits az fair play in
childhood cfy-iaIle into principles
Of action i1 manhood and vomart5od
On" '' Tho most Important features
or the modern playground IFS The SUI
p"TNi~nl -'F"r Tine children riav bv
YOU'VE we, AID women OF good CHAR
actor and asoua' training so swear
ing no foul stories. no had Iauruace
are heart -1"., ~ time even for
'rI faou-Ht~ eyre ZOO busy build
lrE character. SO cheating. %. huIf..
ing. 10 taking advantage of rho weak
hr 'he strong. The environment is
ideal for tho making o' good mon aad
women. good citizens
what Environment Means.
The average person can look hack
iu'D life and find rr...r "a r.o-.- All
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-10-28

To the decree that mankind
shall work for It's daily bread Is
added the decree that mankind
shall play Tor the salvation Of
both body and soul-a decree so
inwrought In the very constitu-
ton or man that there Is no
greater danger to mankind. es-
pecially In its state OF childhood.
tnan the prevention or mi. dirsc-
ton OF play. "-Richard Watson
Glider
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-10-28
Plan of Foryseyenh Fairgrounds Showing rranoee, IF
apparatus
apparatus.

hood and higher ideals Of elti-
-enshiD?
even TO a city that means bust
ness there are other thinas as
vital as BIC bank clcarinus and
busy factories.
For. viewed even IN the Icht Of
cold business. play grounds and
parks viii loom large. Indeed.
what better business could the
city 20 into than one which paws
dividends In the form OF nobIer.
stronger manhood and woman
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-10-28
OF
SOUTHERN COAL
HAS PRACTICALLY DOUBLED SINCE
BEGrNHry0 OF FRESEST
Century.
Greatest Increase was IN West virginia
Bringing This State Into
Second Place.

Since the beginning Of the present CEN
Jury the coal production OF the country
has practically doubled. increasing, from
.'see',o-s tons In 1900 TO 5S4f66. $50
tons ga 1912. In 1890 the production Jn
the south was 2O-2 per cent OF the total
In 1912 the South mined 24S Per cent OF
the total The Increase in the South
since 1900 Is shown by states IA the fol
lowing table.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-10-28

>-~-~~--~-----~-~~~~-----
tn" IaufhteTs OF the Sphinx. and
many others
Each or these orders. some az which
hav" Two or more LODGES ir .ra ci,..
snow a prosperous condition Ma,
M mem gro old Iu' have been rr,or
n.led among Wheeling .ratcru.t, l-
many years. They include some a..
mo city most prosperous citizens as
members
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-10-28
FRATERNAL
(continusd from Page ssven)

some time later and while it's growth
was not rapid for some time. a squirt
was made during the last year and
now this lodge boasts about 3.Uuu
members in Wheeling II Is under
stood that the members are consider
ing the building OF a large home for
the lodge. including Grub rooms. lodge
quarters, etc. in the very near future.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-10-28
Plea IN Behalf % the Department
Which Oirinishes Crime and
Makes Good Citizens Of
Boys and Girls
ny JOHN II. aENNARD.
secretary City Parks and Fairgrounds
Commission.

To board n man I'm iail costs
three dollars week.-Mrs. be
sides "a overhead " Supervised
pint -. ud- costs per TuTl. ten
cerft l week. To empty the TAILS
te,cr boys and girls t. play and
work and work b. orly play
whore Sou work under right con
d!tlouS '-- Ebert Hubbard
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-10-28
Coal Mined, Tons.

United states ...2G9. 6sf.J27 55i46s. $50
Between 1900 and 1912 production in
the south Increased from 54.5l04GO tons
10 l5l.lS%. 10 tons. or by 7G.sS3. 600 tons
equal to 1905 per cert. Will. the IN
crease in the rest Of the country was
from 2l5.ls3.jSs tons to 403.2Te s6O
tons or by lsN.o3S.Ss3 tons. equal to So
Per cent. The greatest increase in any
southern state was in West Virginia
from %. 6t1.2O1 tons 20 66.Ts7,6S7 tons.
or TO an amount nearly 5000. 900 tons
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-10-28
Past Year Has Been an Auspieiou
One in tho Fairgrounds Move
mcnt IN Wheelina-Four
Grounds Maintained.

The boy without a playground
Is father TO the man without a
job"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-10-28

greater than the output "a the whole
country as late a. lAss. This Increase
brought West Virginia from third place
N production among all the states iu
l'u" To- second place. passing Illinois.
''tHrr market increases we're from
h.a"l. go tons 20 Zoe. 600 tons iu Ala
taWa. from 5.J-S. 500 tons 90 It.4gO.S-1
toms IN Kentucky. from 3.io9. 5s2 tons
% t.f 3.--s tons iu Tennessee. and from
-.H'3.sJ4 tons to s.hlf.t3N tons FOO VIZ
EiNit Greater increases so production
ir ArN7uSas. Mia~nuri. oklahoma and
Texas would probably have been fu ade
laI 20 MOI been FOR tlr saorrou- dsvel-
oru"nf 90 the petroleum fields 800 the
uutu western stIf,a The southern pro-
otctiou iu 1919 was nearly mine times
mat a. 'he whole country iu 1850. nearly
four tfvHs~ that Of tho whole country IN
1870. nearly twice that ar Tho whole
,YHrfr, fu 1850. and 500. 900 tons more
than the courtrv's production iu 1851
Man f1,;grer'- Record.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-10-28

Wheeling was granted her first city
charter by the Virginia legislature IN
1886 and was az that time recognized
a. Comir- center OF industry.
ono 81 The greatest events in
Wheeling history iu the year 1893
Wa q visit of Daniel Webster. the
ih" most distinguished statesman in
the country.
Public schools were first esiab-
lshod loo Wheeling in 1898. thirteen
years before the Virginia law was in
effect
Tho corner stone ~ the old court
house. or the site row occupied bv
90" Count theatre. was laid 900 1899.
with elaborate ceremonies.
Gafarcfe.s visit to Wheeling in
1895 was attended hy magnificent
ENTERTAINMENT pos local social leaders
af Monument Place. Tho entire popu.
lace of ZOO" city turned out fo do the
great general HOMAGE
Tho Gr-' volunteer fire company.
called 'He independent. was formed o.
1850