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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-26
Supper. Concert and Ball


Invitations have been sent out for
a supper. concert and ball TO be given
AZ the Mozart hall BY the Mozart Sing
Ing society Wednesday. April 30.
The committee in charge Is com.
posed OF Messrs. z. Hofreuter. A. G
Noite. II Custer. J. Roth. William
blum. Ed Loos. August Stummeyer
and all are preparing for the biggest
AFFAIR Of the season.
An elegant supper will be served
from o 20 o'clock. and the concert
with following program and dancing.
will be enjoyed:
Program
- ~ VI SchockeN. Director
Apple blossoms .............. Friedrn.r,
Stupps orchestra
~Bannerlied'' ........ ty,-.cr
baritone solo
Der '',"' G4. G 5go ' ko.;ath. Schubert
Mixed quartet
'Mai"n- Nacht ............ Stivar
,SoPJag? ,. Miss Helen Meyer ' NIT
=, Al. Miss Minnie VILE. Miss HiIda
,T,no. Messrs. Ia Horstmann and
nas,s .Nessrs. william Blum and Al
SupraU" solo
(a) = IId An Love- d'tTardio,
90 'hu hist We cine Blume"- 49,,
co "Tbe y.a-- a, tho spring. HlT Rssrn
Mira Elsie Gund.irs Dusa-
Chorus
la Lied" u.,...,.-
Tenor ohiisa,o. Mr . t %oits mus
Mozart singing society.
Pass solo
W." m de- St-li"n Nn~ht". ...... Bohu
Mr. William Blum.
'Cgiid'S Dance - N,c,
Mr.. Walter Rogers
soprano solo
Earl KING ....... Scbuhc-,
Mr@ Elsie Gundling Duga.
The Great Divide Nr.,.-.
StLUpS orchestra
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-26
Pretty Home Weddlna.

This afternoon a. the home " Air
and Mrs. J. NJ. Wrestling will occur
tn" wedding W their daughter. Mss
sara, 30 Mr.. Wilbur ". Watkins. Tie
Rev Jacob Birmingham 81 81. Luke 3
Episcopal church VIII cfficiate Roth
yong peopl" are social favoriteS IN
this city and Miss Wrestling Is a
graduate 81 West Virginia university.
After short HONEYMOON trip they
Will lie At home AZ the home OF the
brides parents on the Island.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-26
EIks' Extravaasnza Dance.

The Elks' extravaganza Opera COM
pany OF the local lodge Of Elks will en-
terrain the members OF the club and
their lady friends with a unique dance
and vaudeville performance at the
Elks' club rooms on Fifteenth street
on the evening of Wednesday. April
20. The spacious auditorium will be
specially decorated for the occasion,
and during the intermissions Of the
dance vaudeville numbers WIFI be
given by the members OF the Elks'
opera troupe. New features Will be
introduced. and many new musical
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-26
Alpine Social Club

The following invitations have been
sent out by the members OF the Al.
pine club:
You are cordially invited to
attend the
Measuring and Acquaintance Social
to be given by the members OF
The Alpine Club
at the
Columbia Club Auditorium
wednesday. May the seventh.
nineteen hundred and thirteen
Wheeling. W. Va.
II will cost you just four cents per
foot OF your height,
An additional one cent per inch will
see you are measured right.
Bring your friends with you.
your presence will be appreciated by
the members OF the club.
Children under IL years OF age. l5c.
Ice Cream and
Cake Free. Door Prize
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-26

been guests az all the social func-
lions given. They will return 10 the.-
New ork home Sunday.
The dinner. while FOR the immediate
family circle. wds prettily arranged.
md spring blossoms were used n
profus.on on the table and about the
pretty dining room or the Brookside
Inn. Mrs. Andry served a temptln.;
luncheon in beautiful appointments 20
the twelve guests.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-26
M5aIi5
120s Chapline Street.

Next to Court rnsater. Both phones
WHAT WE DO
We build up the voice and make 8,
strong
We remedy hoarseness and bronchial
troubles by systematic drill and prac-
tice
We train the memory IN both voice
and plano 50 one IL able to reform
without their music.
We teach Violin Mandolin. Piano.
Voice. Classical Dancing. Expression
and Physical Culture.
Tuition within reach OF all.
a special fund il set aside for any
worthy pupil unable to pay.
Recital given once month. Free Of
charge
our instructors are the best that can
b. secured.
MRS. GEO. u. EMBLEM. Directress.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-26
Needed In Cane MAY.

The many friends OF both young
people in this city will be pleased TO
hear OF the marriage OF Miss Gladys
Webb. of Pittsburgh. and Mr.. Edward
McCurdy. also OF Pittsburgh. The
wedding took place Thursday at noon
In Cape May. and Immediately the
young people left for a honeymoon
trip. after which they will take up
their residence in Pittsburgh.
The bride Is well known in this
city. having visited here frequently.
and on these occasions was the guest
or Miss Adelaide Weber, OF Martins
Ferry
The groom is also known in this
city. and is n prominent young bust
ness man and associated in the auto
mobile business.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-26
Attended Wedding Anniversary.

Ny. and Mrs. John Miller and Mrs.
louisa Bopp or TINS city were amor e
tH" "ut-"f-ioWn guests 20 attend -"
twentF-htth wedding anuivcrsary ..
"lT. and Mrs. Louis Bonner. ~ their
nom" 90 Park avenue. Washington.
Pa thursday. The guests all attend
"a 10" carly MAS a. 'he lmmacul1f-
conception church. whore tho L-i 20
ana groom hav" neon consistent mem
hrrs Tor Years. md tho remainder ~
no daf "aS sp'u' ir social way IA
'Id""-a'" dinner WAS served and M
ON returning 90 th.I- homo fr tho
"''r'rr ffo r'i's'f -h"I their host
ard hostess m4us NOR. years az mar
ricI ife
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-26

numbers will be rendered by a select
orchestra. All members OF the club
and their lady friends are cordially IN.
vited TO attend.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-26
Theatre Party.

To compliment Miss Charlotte
Henry. whose marriage TO Mr.. VIII
Beneke is an event OF the near future.
Miss Laura Becker entertained with
a theatre party on Friday evening.
Following the performance the young
iaoles were taken 20 Miss Becker's
nome on North Main street, where a
Iour course luncheon was awaiting
mem. Ihose partaking OF Miss
Charlotte Henry. Mime Reeder. Edna
Remke. Minnie Beneke. Alberta Fried.
erick, Elsa Colmar and Mrs. viii Col.
mar.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-26
Bowling Party.

MT. {. r O'Leary entertained at
the Oaks Friday evening with n bowl
ing party Bowling was the diversion
or the evening. and at 1920 O'Clock a
sunptuous supper was served by
Manager Kraft. Mr.. OLeary's guests
were Misses Catherine Meek. Helen
meek. Helen Clator. Messrs John
Meek. James r. Meek. John Gator
Tom Meek. Mrs. John Clator and Mr.
and Mrs. J. Il. Meek
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-26
BRIDGE PARTY
And Few Social Affairs Of an Informal
Nature.

a pretty afternoon bridge party was
givenFriday afternoon by Miss AIDE
laide Weber at her home in Martins
Ferry. complimentary TO Miss Helen
Hubbard. who is soon TO wed Mr.. Car
roll Reed.
The afternoon hours were delight
fully spent in bridge, and after the
games tempting luncheon was
served. The dining room was prettily
decorated In lavender and yellow, and
IN the center OF a large round table
there was a large mound OF yellow
and lavender pansies.
Place cards were tiny Cupids done
in yellow and white water colors, and
dainty favors OF tiny French baskets
filled with flowers and sweets were
found at each place as a favor.
Places for the following young la.
dies were laid:
Misses:
itelen Hihhard. Loretta Tfeiner
,tene ward. Ethel Perkins.
Iuth peabody. Helen South,
Jane jefferson. Ethel Jefferson
- Mesdames:
WIZ Cruise. VIII Travis.
VIII Leach. Ed Horstnan
-. hOdSel. Bruce HarRartner
Harry Ruble Steinmetz Railey
Inhf Marshall
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-26

Next TO Court rnsater. Both pnon.s.
WHAT WE Do
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-29
LABOR DAY
ONE TRULY
FOR CLABBYS

Labor day, Monday, Sept 1. will be
a very busy day for the Clabby broth
ers, the well-known Hammond box
ers.
Word was received in Hammond yes
terday that James Clabby, leading as
pirant for the middleweight honors.
has signed to meet Sailor Grande in a
twenty round bout at Sacramento, Cal,
on the night of Sept. L.
The men are scheduled to meet in
an open air arena in the Sacramento
baseball park. Clabby sends word that
he is rounding into form, feels strong
and is prophecying knockout.
About the time Jimmy" is defend
ing his middleweight claim his young
er brother, Eddie Clabby, will be en-
deavoring to administer sound
thrashing to billy" walters. whom he
meets at the Hammond theater labor
day afternoon in the main event. Ed
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-29

wishart and Ralph milford, who will
drive the Mason %.
Ralph De Palma will not be in the
first days race. He has wisely chosen
to reserve his strength for the Elgin
National. figuring the strain of 301
miles in its present rough condition
too severe a test to be repeated the
following day. De Paimas absence un-
questionably accounts the Mason and
Mercer companies have for the attitude
of the railbirds toward Dawson.
Ed Pullen will drive De Palma's car.
Pullen drove here and at Milwaukee
last year, and is arst class pilot, if
slightly inexperienced. Charles w.
Luttrell of Chicago, an amateur until
two weeks ago. will be the third mem
Der of the Mercer team He will drive
the car entered by Al Schillo of the
Chicago agency.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-29
CAPT. BROWN
SWIMS % MILES

New York. Aug. 2e.-After many I'M
successful attempts by long distance
swimmers for years to swim the TWEEN
ty-two miles from the Battery to San
dy Hook. Capt. Alfred Brown of the
Flushing Bay life saving station corps
accomplished the feat yesterday. Div
ing off the Battery wall at 5:15 o'clock
yesterday morning. he landed at the
Sandy Hook proving grounds at 6:53
p. m. having been in the water 1888.
Capt. Brown was accompanied by
four men in launch and rowboat. He
had to be assisted up the sloping beach
when he landed, he was benumbed,
but after walking about short time
he limbered up and declared he felt no
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-29
BOUTS STOPPED
AT SUPERIOR, WIS

Milwaukee. Wis, Aug. 29.-The Wis
consin state boxing commission has
made it's influence In the boxing game
felt for the first time since the new
state law went into effect. The SUI
perior Athletic club planned a series
of bouts for Labor day and went ahead
with its arrangements without first
applying to the commission for a char
ter and license AS a result the COM
mission took action in stopping the
Labor day show and demanding that
the club show cause why it should not
be blacklisted for ignoring the law.
Curly" Ulrich controls the second
club in Superior.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-29
S P O r Z S
CY YOUNG
STIRS Up
TROUBLE

Since the disarmament of the East
Chicago baseball team several months
ago. Young Cy Yeung. who was their
star twirler. winning all but one game,
has been doing sensational work
among the semi-pros of Chicago,
arousing a row between two clubs.
He Is at the present time twirling
for the Illinois Trust team. the cham
cago.
Quite a little hard feeling has been
stirred up between the Illinois Trust
team and the Western Electric COM
pany's stars. The bankers claim that
the Westerns are endeavoring to lure
Cy Young. the hero of the Illinois
Trust pitching staff. away, not for the
purpose of using him but in order to
prevent his being used against the
electricians.
While Young has not jumped the
team vet il looks as though he is
weakening. 1t is said his loss would
hurt the team considerably. as the
bankers figure themselves being the
favorite with hurler like Young on
their payroll.
The manager of the Illinois Trust
team has offered Cy Young an excen-
the team throughout its fight for the
championship of Chicago.
large number of East Chicago. In
diana Harbor and Hammond friends OF
the twirler have arranged to witness
the labor day game between the two
teams in order to see him twirl
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-29
WALTERS IN GREAT
SHAPE FOR CI.ABBY

Billy Walters announced yesterday
that he was in the best shape of his
career for his ten-round bout with Ed
die Clabby, brother of Jimmy in q
ring at Hammond next Monday after
noon. He allowed that he was conf
dent of stopping Jimmy's younger
brother and admitted that he and Man
ager George Dugdale intend to bet
their end of the purse. They will find
plenty of takers in Hammond, as they
like the Clabby brothers here and
think more of them than of any other
pair of ringmen in the game.
Walters recently went ten rounds
with Young Denny. New Orleans well
terweight pride. in the southern city
and from accurate reports of the bat
tie had pretty fair edge at the finish.
That bout. the first in six months, has
helped him to get In shape for the
Clabby row.
Clabby is a confident chap himself
and has told the home folks, Watch
me go when l get that ex-sailor in tn e
ring" 1t ought to be slashing fight.
Dugdale will direct the walters bat
tie, while Larney Lichtenstein will act
in similar capacity for Clabby.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-29
WHITE HOSE ROUT
De kAlB TEAM. 11-3
Heavy Hammering Results
in Easy Victory Before
Crowd Of 5000.

Dekalb. Ill, Aug. 2s--This city
made a semi holiday of the visit of
Comiskeys White Sox here yesterday.
giving the players JOY ride and other
expressions of good will. after which
nearly 1000 fans crowded into the
small park to see mixed nine of
northern Illinois players humbled by
the big leaguers. IL to 3.
Rousch, the recruit outfelder from
the Evansville Central league club
who Joined the White Sox recently.
furnished one Of the surprises of the
game by polling three safeties, one of
which was a homer. and pilfering three
bases Rousch started the White Sox
rally that made the game one sided in
the first inning by driving the ball
over the left field fence for a home
run.
Bodie, who was the recipient of
much attention when he came to bat
followed Rouschs lead with another
home run. Collins and Fournier drove
out triples and Berger and Easterly
singled. scoring six runs
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-29

started playing ball. and the tree from
; which he fell and broke both wrists,
the day was marked by the biggest
crowd that ever a game OF ball
here. More than 5000 persons attend
! ed. Incidentally, the Cubs beat the
Binghamton Bingos by score of 5
to 3.
AS matter of fact. the game was
played in Lestershire. just outside the
limits of Binghamton. That is where
all the games are played by the Bing-
hamton team. and it was in Lestershire
that Schultz was born and reared, as
was Harry Lumley. Just to make it a
good day, Harry was present to help
boost things along.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-29
SHOOTER DIES
AT CAMP PERRY

Camp Perry. o.. Aug. 29.-The frst
fatal accident on the Ohio ranges at
Camp Perry occurred yesterday when
Francisco zegarra Bailon Of the Peru
Wan team was killed by one of his fell
low countrymen. Juan e. Zegarra, who
accidentally pulled the trigger of his
loaded rife.
Ballon had gone to his tent to rest
when Zegarra, who had just returned
from the 600-yard range. knelt in the
street near his tent and took aim with
his rife at the pole of Balloons tent,
just across the way. Relieving his gun
unloaded. he pulled the trigger. The
bullet went clear through the tent pole
and Balloons left side. Ballon died inn
mediately.
After the shooting of Balion there
was no more work on the ranges by
the South American teams The body
was removed to undertaking rooms in
Fort Clinton. o.. and arrangements Will
be made to ship IL to Peru.
PUT YOUR WANT AID IN CHE
TIMEG
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-29
HOLDS O'CONNELL
TO GROUND DRAW

Aurora. ILL.,, Aug. 29.--Little Freddie
Enck, the featherweight pride of Au-
rora, doubled his number of followers
last night. when he held jeff OCon-
nell. the old fox of that class. to a
draw in six rounds. OConnell was
forced to his utmost to keep things
even with the youngster. and the wal
Looping he took will be remembered.
His greater experience told. of course,
but the novice kept him busy Enclx
looks like real conner.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-29

die is a strong favorite.
Hammond boxing fans are interested
in both events and are expecting the
brothers to bring the honors to Ham
mond.
Owing to the recent ring tragedy in
California in which Jess willard,
heavyweight boxer, is accused of
knocking Bull" Young into insensi-
bility and from which Young never re-
covered. II is doubtful whether the
ClabbyGrande bout will be allowed to
be staged.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-29


Elgin, Ill., A1g. 29.-Eight cars are
pronounced ready for the Chicago Au
tomobile club trophy race here today
1t was decided late last night that
the Nyberg shall start under the name
of the "Endicott' special Referee Da-
vid Beecroft could find no reason why
such an arrangement would not be ac-
ceptable. His decision will be ap-
proved by the A. A. ~ contest board.
He decided TO allow the Nyberg to
start after a telephone communication
with Henry Nyberg at Anderson, Ind.
in which Nyberg said the car belonged
to Endicott.
Two automobile companies and three
private owners will be represented.
Three MERGERS entered by the Mercer
Automobil company. three Masons, en-
tered by F. s. Deusenberg. designer
for the Mason Autmobile company, E.
H. Delling. designer and owner of the
Deltal. and the Endicott Special. to be
driven by Harry Endicott. are the
probable competitors.
The race will give the first oppor-
tunity the Mason and Mercer compa-
MES have had to compare their speed
creations on the road. The Deltal does
not figure In the rivalry. If the car
proves "a SUCCESS stOCA nipuetS pEobdpAg
will be made For Delling the race il
merely an experiment
With whimsical disregard of past
performances. the Deltal with Joe
Dawson driving has been picked by
racing fans here to have the best
chance OF beating Spencer Wtshart' s
fast little Mercer. which made the best
time In practice. IT is conceded that
the victory lies between Dawson.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-29

bad effect from his long immersion.
During his swim he ate only three
small sandwiches and drank a small
quantity of tea
Many swimming authoritien have de-
clared the feat never could be accom-
plished because of tidal conditions.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-29
RACE rs
BOOKED FOR
SUNDAY

Friends OF members of the Hammond
Motor Boat club who were favored
with invitations for the race and bas-
ket picnic next Sunday look forward
Z GA pleasant event The race is TO be
over a ten-mile course and after II is
over everybody at the clubhouse will
ship for Sam Burnharnss camp. where
the basket picnic will be held The
start of the race will be made from
he clubhouse at 10 o'clock.
xruSruxuxr RON rxsn rrrmrs
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-29
LAPORTE RESULTS.

!. Laporte. Ind. Aug. 2s.-Records for
attendance at the Laporte county fair
were broken yesterday when 20O 900
persons paid to see the most hotly con-
tested light harness events ever pulled
off on the Laporte track Favorites
won both stake races. There were
good fields in each class. Summaries:
Rumely hotel stake. ALA pace, $500:
Laura Lucille. b. m. by vensi-
.dore tClemens). Nappanee. ..1 /
George Patch, b. s., by ST.
Patch Reed). Dowagiac. - 2
, Dorothy, b. M, by Count Louis
Line). Laporte .-...........3 . s
Mazzie c., b. m. by Atlantic
King (French). Angola. .5 6 8
Sweetheart Richard s., Hazel Penn
| started.
Time ala 2:17A.
Argus-Bulletin stakes. 2:24 trot, 5000:
Kitten sidmont. s.m., by Sid
mont tPhelps). Cedar
Springs 6
Vents Bell, b. m, by AK
| worthy (Furgeston) Wind
| fall 3 2 8
Loco Lilley, b. m, by King
| Locomotive Cooper, Bos-
well
The Corporal, b. s.. by The
| Captain (Cotherman), Co.
| shen Observation-Disclosures 2 5 5
| Virginus, Helen Ware and The Cha
] lice started.
Time. 2:2o 2:1s%, e:2oA. 2:21.
Pacing. 2:19 class purse. $500:
Halara, b. m. by Hal billiard
| (Shake), Bourbon ....1 /
George D.. b. g.. by Raindrcp
tClemens), Logansport. ..2 2 2
Mack Glen, b. g. by Essebee
| (Cotherman). Goshen. 3 3
Doctor R.. &. g., by Frank r.
(Dice). Logansport. ....4 d
Time, 2:19A, 2:21A, 2:23A.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-29
TEN EYCK JR.
IS RETAINED

Duluth. Mimi, Aug. 2S.-James F.
Ten Eyck Jr. was given a three-year
contract to continue coach of the
Duluth Boat club rowing crews 1t is
understood that Ten Eyck will draw a
large salary
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-29
EIGHT CARS READY
FOR GRIND TODAY
At ELGIh COURSE
Light Machines Will Battle
for Supremacy at Kane
County Speedway.
CODE Trophy Entrants.

No. Car. Driver. Nechanician.
20-Deitnl, Doe Dawson. III. Goetz.
21-Mcrcer. Ed PuIten. \. ViIlman.
22-Maaon. e. Rickenbacher. O'Donnell.
23-Mercer. 8. Wishart, j. Center.
24-Mnson. VIM. Chandler. bud Jones'
2-Nyberg. IL. Endicott, j. Mcnamara.
2e-Mason, II. X. milford. r. Walker.
27-Mercer. &. W. LuttreII, II. Haynes.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-29
HOME FANS
HONOR SCHULTZ

Binghamton. n. Y. Aug. 29.-Schulte
day in Binghamton was huge success.
Besides enabling all the other Cubs to
see the house where the dandy right
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-29
STANDING OF CLUBS.
LEAGUE.


Yesterdays Results.
Boston, /; Washington, 0.
Philadelphia, 9; New York, 3.
No other games scheduled.
Games Today.
Cleveland at ST. Louis.
Washington at Boston
Philadelphia at New York.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-29
Games Today

Chicago at Pittsburg.
st. Eouis at Cincinnati.
Boston at Brooklyn.
New York at Philadelphia.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-29
Games Today.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Yesterdays Results.
Philadelphia, Z, New York, 2.
Brooklyn, 8: Boston, /.
No other games scheduled.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-04

state Bank ct Baxter at that time.
pfesidsnt Of the bank q Irs and pfeesr
dent o fthe Nitchellville City Bank. ~
had an estate valued ct 100000. =
hank now occupies the same building
that the bank Of Colfax then occupied
but It 10 under an entirely new man.
agement.
The death Of Mr.. Wood occurred IA
q strange manner. He had called two
business associates to his home in the
evening. After talking and JOKING
with them for q while he excused him
self and went into the bathroom. The
sound Of revolver shot was heard.
The men upon investigation found him
lying dead on the floor.
A verdict Of the c0roner's jury 0e-
clared the death to be suicide. Wood
was . heavy speculator and borrowed
large sums Of money. That suicide
had been contemplated for some time
was claimed by persons when 1t was
discovered that he had $4,000 life In
surance. Several policies had been
taken out short time prior to his
death. Wood had been connected with
the bank Of Colfax for twenty two
years.