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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25
FIFTY YEARS IN THE
CITY Of WHEELING
10 the Record % Mr.. william, n. De-
oarre. Who Makes the Below
Statement

NJ. William r. DrGarrne. who lives
a. Knox, Lane on the Lea'herwood
fike, W. Va. and has lived in and
around Wheeling for ffty years or
more. Is man who has many friends
IN this section who will read his
statement with interest He says:
have been so run down and weak
tor the past year that ! could hardly
90 days work. I had severe pains
In my left side and back and az night
could not sleep. but would toss and
roll nearly all night and get up in .he
morning feeling worse than wnen
went 10 bed. my appetite was very
poor and what ! did eat did me no
goood. I had dizzy spells and was in
bad shape all over when | heard OF
RANT Juice and what wonderful
incidence II was. have only used
one bottle and ~ has really done Won
ders for me. ! have come back for
Two more TO complete my cure
sleep well at night now. can eat with
a good appetite and enjoy my meals.
the dizzy spells and all my aches and
pains are entirely gone and feel
IKE dinerent man. I think tne mon
ey Tor Plant Juice was well spent and
body"
Plant Juice IL the most wonderful
remedy OF the age. II IS made from
the juices, extracts and essences OF
medicinal plants gathered from an
parts OF the world and confined with
great care and skill into a remedy for
MS OF the stomach, liver and Kidneys
mat has no equal. as hundreds OF
Pennsylvania people are daily test.
lying. II you are not wei or need
good Spring tonic 20 build you IN.
it-Adv. ''S
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25

Albert Winters is laid up at his
home on South Marshall street with
a spraIned ankle.
Yesterday was pay day At the
Riverside
Mr. and Mrs. William Krebs or
Nineteenth street viii spend Satur-
day and Sunday with their daughter,
Mrs. Fern Osborne OF GAINESVILLE, o..
There Us big increase I'm tho
freight in the BenwOOd b. d o. yards
evident during the past few days.
Charles Perry OF Newark, O., is
preparing TO move his family to Ben
wood. having accepted position IN
the B. 4 o. shops
Mrs John Driscoll OF Sixth street.
who has been III for some time, -
showing but slight improvement
John HaRerman Of Sardis. o.. spent
yesterday here on business
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McMechen Rriefe

Mrs. John T. Overstreet has re.
turned to her home here from New.
ark, o, after spending a few days
win friends and relatives there.
Patty Burke returned Yesterday
from Piedmont. w. va. where h.
was called by the death of a rela.
tive.
Regular rehearsal was held last
evening by the choir OF the Church
OF God -
w. y. Wilson. OF Glen Easton "a
spending a few days with friends ara
relatives in McMechen.
Mert Carroll was a business visit.
or In Wheeling yesterday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25

Arrangements have finally been
completed for the game TO be played
this afternoon between Benowod High
school and the Bellaire High school
teams. The local student body is
preparing to attend the game en-
masse. and the local players will have
plenty of supporters on the field 10
aid them In their efforts. The game
viii be played on the sixteenth street
grounds at Bellaire. and will start
al O'Clock. Benwood held a short
practice last evening and showed eX-
cellpnt form
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REsoLurrors or REsPrcr

whereas II has pleased the Great
Ruler OF the Universe IN his wise proNl-
ocnce 70 remove by death our brother
ana FELLOW laborcr. Emile Peterson.
therefore,. Resolved. That In his
ienth. We lose "A valued friend. our or
EAuization. "a useful member and the
Nitl OF McMecheu, philosophical
RESOLVED. that We hereby extend our
- fnpathies 20 the family ana friends Of
the deceased
Resolved. that these resolutions lie
spread upon the minutes % this meet
ing. published In the Daily Register and
.ntelllke .cer. and copy presented 10
The FAMILY % the deceased
The Board OF THrade % the City %
J 7. KING.
A NJ. LORENTZ
G g. MORRIS.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25
MOUNDSVILLE
Receives Contract.

Thomas Shimp has received the
contract for the new business block
TO be erected by o. v. Ault on JEFF
ferson avenue. The new building
will take the place OF the present
building, which Is now occupied by
the firm OF Garvin & Ault. The new
structure will be a two-story building
OF brick and steel. equipped with mod
ern lighting and heating systems.
The front will be OF buff brick The
new building will give the firm of
Garvin & Ault one of the most mod
ern and commodious store rooms in
the city. Work on the new structure
will commence at once and will be
completed by August l. The erection
of the building will he carried on I'm
such manner as not to interfere
with the business OF the concern.
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dows OF the second story OF the build
ing. and on making an investigation
found young girl throwing water
on the rug and mating. which was
ablaze. The officer grabbed tub
OF water which stood on the floor.
and soon had the fire out. Little dam
age was done by the fire. which was
supposed to have originated from
hot plate which had communicated
the fire to the stand upon which II
was resting. The first floor of the
building is occupied by tin shop.
in which quite large stock OF paint
and tar Is stored. and II the FIRE had
reached II. II might have resulted
more seriously
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25
Closed Yesterday.

The local public schools. with the
exception Of the eighth grade. closed
yesterday for the term. The eighth
grade. with the High school students
will be required to go the full nine
months TO get the credits for this
years work. The lower grades OF the
Central school enjoyed picnics In their
rooms and several OF the teachers read
short stories. The day was made one
of enjoyment for the children.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25

The Wheeling Traction Company
VIII have force Of men at work with
in the next few days clearing away
some Of the debris which mas come
down from the hill To- the road on
Kentucky Heights. between Sixth and
Ninth streets. This IL not blocking
traffic 10 any extent. but by cleaning
them away the appearance OF the
place will be improved nsiderably.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25
Anniversary Observarce.

Arrangements have been completed
for the services to be held Sunday
evening In the First VI. r church in
Observance OF the ninpty-fifth ami
yersary OF the order OF /. O. o. r.
The Rebekahs will take part. and
Rev. +. ID. Fellers win deliver a spe.
cial sermon to the members of thy
order. who will attend in a BODY.
Monday evening a banquet and gen.
eral good time will be enjoyed I'm the
hal! in observance of the anniversa-
~ 80
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25
Installing Tank.

The Trimble & Johnson Hardware
Company, on jefferson avenue, are
having new large gasoline tank
placed under the sidewalk in front of
its building. The company intends 10
supply automobiles and motorcycles
with gasoline from the tank The
company's new building IN which they
intend to carry autos and auto sup
plies. is about completed. and will be
ready for opening by the middle or
next month
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25

Tho Bible class OF South Warwood
met with Mrs John Riddle. of Rich.
land avenue. last evening
Charles r. Dowlcr. Of Main and
Nin.teenth streets. is business Wis.
itor IN Pittsburgh. Pa
John A. Moore. 81 the WarWood
Tool Company. has returned homo ar
ter n business trip 10 Pittsburgh
Tho Martha Bible class Of Center
Warwood met last evening ~ the
home OF Mrs. NJ Allen. Of Eighteenth
street The meeting was we'll at
tended
Born 10 Mr. and Mrs Daniel Por.
ter OF short Creek largp baby girl.
yesterday.
Mrs ". T. Thomas ie slowly I'm.
proving after being operated on at
the North Wheeling hospital Thurs
day afternoon
John Hilton is able 10 be- ont after
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The advantages of Midway lnts M.


Last evening very Interesting
meeting was held in the Knights of
Pythtas hall in the McMechen build
ing by Pride OF Thirteen Lodge No.
3. Ladies Auxiliary of the Brother
hood or Railroad Trainmen. The
meeting was started with a short bus.
mess session. being largely attended.
enjoyed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25

The colored Baptist Sunday schools
OF the northern district Of West Vir-
ginia are holding a convention AZ the
colored church In this city. There
are large number Of delegates pres
ent Tho convention Will continue
until Sunday evening.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25
Fined S. and Costa

Five young men Of this city were
arrested early yesterday morning on
Jefferson avenue by Oficers Miller,
Ritner and White. They were up In
police court yesterday morning he
fore Mayor p X. Blair and fined s.
and costs each. $50. including
costs. for disturbing the peace and
quiet by singing and making noise In
general The young men paid up and
were released
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25
Special Services.

The brotherhood OF St Matthew
Lutheran church has arranged TO hold
special musical services in the church
Sunday evening An excellent pro
gram has been arranged for rendi-
ton. with male chorus OF 80 voices
The St James Brotherhood OF Wheel
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teing ~ fer some tirne AZ his home
on Main street. south Warvood
y. l. Mccoy L. building a large ice
storage house near the PENNSYLVANIA
Railroad station. In Center Warwood
Mr.. and Mrs n l. Hunter. corner
Ihird and Main streets. viii leave.
Monday. for Dam ls
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25

\ session OF police court was held
yesterday morning by Mayor Morris
and four plain DRINKS made up the
docket. Two from Moundsville had
eben picked up on Sixth street the
evening before, and got 81 and costs
They secured the money and went
thelr way. Two foreigners from
Glendale also had friends come To
their rescue. and got of with fines of
81 and costs.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25

The junior and senior classes OF the
local high school gave an entertain
ment at the Central school hall last
night Two farce plays were given.
One was prepared by the juniors and
one by the seniors. and the casts
were made up of members of the two
classes. large crowd was IN at
tendance at the performance. The
proceeds will be used 10 purchase
new books for the library
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25

4 well attended meeting of the Con-
cordia Club was held last evening in
tehir club rooms in the Bank of Ben
wood building. Some interesting mat
ters were taken up in business ses-
sion, and the reports Of "a couple OF
officers heard. y short social session
was held later
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25
Trees in Bloom,

The fruit trees are beginning TO
bloom. and 10 was stated by some Of
the farmers OF Richland district that
the fruit crop this season will be
greater than last year Most OF the
cherry trees are In full bloom. ana
they make a very brilliant appearance
from n distance. The flowers are. be
ginning to bloom. and I'm q few DAYS
the town will BE- a land OF flowers. n
the weather stays warm
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25
Returned 20 Charleston.

DIR. J. NJ. Williamson. the minority
member OF the Board OF Control, LEFT
yesterday at noon for Charleston, after
spending n short time with his family
here. DR. Williamson arrived here en-
route from Terra Alta, where he spent
some time In going over the tentative
plans for additional buildings for the
state tuberculosis sanitarium located
at that Mace
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25

days, and have maze a big improve
ment In the appearance OF the streets.
some extensive repairs could be made
70 some Of the streets and sidewalks
TO great advantage.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25

Manager Hugh Smith OF the Mound
City team has arranged a game be
tween the locals and a fast Fulton
team. TO be played at Fulton Sunday.
The game with DUFFY for Sunday.
which was cancelled. will be played
Sunday. May 2. at Duffy.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25

Miss Alice Moore. one OF the Red
1.ross nurses. who resides in North
,Marwood. received letter from
Washington. ID. C.. saying that She
should be ready TO leave for Mexico
an hours notice. Miss Moore
stated that all the other Red Cross
nurses received the same notice and
that all will leave.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25

The Lovpland Cubs base ball team
will play the North Wheeling Stars
this afternoon at o'clock at the
Richland ball park. in the southern
end Of town. Manager Howe, of the
home team, stated that his players
were In shape for the game. and will
give the visiting team a good battle.
The Wheeling team has been praC-
ticing for the last week. andi is in
good condition
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25

AZ the next regular meeting Of city
council the matter OF repairing some
or the streets OF the city will be taken
up The street cleaning department.
mas been busy for the past couple OF
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25
WARWOOD
Have Enlisted In Army

Floyd Bibbee and William Benning.
ton, Two well known young men OF
SCUM Marwood. enlisted in the
United States army at the Wheeling
branch Thursday afternoon.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25

volunteers are needed. Mr.. Yoho
served through the Spanish-American
war with distinction as First Sergeant
OF Company NJ. First w. Va. Previous
TO the Spanish-American war he had
received considerable knowledge of
military tactics as cadet OF the
West Virginia University.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25
Work on River Road.

Inc Panhandle Traction company
mad large force of men workiny
yesterday improving the river road
between the Richland coal works and
me wheeling water works. The TO
Is In fairly good condition.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25

Montgomery baseball team will play
the Twentieth street Juniors, az Q
O'Clock this morning. on the Twenty
iirst street diamond. Both teams have
had much partcice this last week and
the game Will be very interesting.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25

About s o'clock Thursday evening,
while Officer White was passing the
Mcclure building. on Seventh street
occupied by Mrs. Emma Daunosky, he
noticed smoke issuing from the win
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25

Robert &. Yoho. Marshall county
surveyor. of this city. has rendered
his services 10 the President with tho
request that he be called upon ~
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25
FROM
OHIO
xntsiitGsnosr Bursau-
columhna O. Anrdl "A

xntsiitgsn Bursau-
Columbus. o. Aprn a.
Friends OF the late Prof Josiah X
Smith OF the Ohio state Uniyersity.
Joined In a tribute TO his memory al a
s-rvice held In the Public Library last
night under the auspices OF the Wo-
mems Music Club. Profs. Eden and
Taylor OF the University spoke. and
Itey. Or. Washington GLADDEN. read
from In Nemoriam." Musical selec-
tions were rendered.
Gen H. A. Axline. former Adjutant
General OF Ohio, IL In a critical condi-
ton In a hospital at GAINESVILLE. He
was operated on yesterday for tumor
and cancer.
six graduates OF the Ohio WESLEYAN
University At Delaware, who have
been elected bishops OF the Methodist
church, vii speak at the commence
ment exercises 20 be- held June 10.
Much interest II conferred In the event
which Will bring together some of the
aolest men In the Methodist denomi-
nation.
At a rally today OF tho Y. NJ c. A
workers. S13.5s3 was raised toward a
fund OF $4,000 which II sought for
extension work at the institution.
Robert T. Miller. OF Cincinnati. one
Methodist Episcopal church. died yes
terday. aged so years. He was n
student OF Methodist history and had
the most complete library Of rules ana
discipline OF the United NJ. r. church
In the United States. lie was q 33ryi
degree Mason.
Charles VI. McGugfn. aged 80. q con-
ductor, and u. q. Taylor. aged 81, a
brakeman on the T n o. g. railroad,
were killed in a wreck on that road
near Kenton today. The engine of the
second section went through the CA
boose OF the first section OF the train,
IN which the two men were seated
Tnyior's body will be sent TO Hardin
county for burial
New ohio interpretations
ST Joseph's Cathedral Altar Society,
Columbus, religious purposes. Rose NJ
Byrne and others.
The Tfmes-Herald Publishing Com
pany. Lorain. c. a. Rowiey and cthers;
The Deer Lick Company. Cleveland,
r G.. Champion and others; SIC. 900.
The Whitehouse State Savings Bank,
whitehouse. John Weekerly and 9TH
ers: $4,000.
The Norka OIL and Gas Company.
Akron, ]. II. Yerrian and others; 81
The Cooperative Automobile Sup
ply Company. Dayton. o.. ID. Noble and
others; $1,000
The Biockson Brothers Construction
Company. Marion, Clay G. Blockson
and others; $4,000
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25

DOWDELL REALTY co.
city Homo Sites I'm the Country.
Glendale, w. Va.
Bell phone. Moundsville 305-R.
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BENWO0D


Practically every teacher in the 10
cal schools attended the meeting OF
The ONO Valley round table held in
wheeling yesterday afternoon and eve.
ming. school was dismissed early yes
terday afternoon in order to allow To-
car teachers 70 attend. The sessions
Will continue TODAY. Several local
teachers Will take part in some of the
discus ,ions Of important topics with
reference 20 educational adyancerpert
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25
MECHEN

DOWDELL REALTY co.
Ci;y Home sites in the Country
Glendale. w Va
Bell phone. Moundsviiie 305-R.
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intelligence 1915 Almanac for $50
81 the Nichols News Stand: Get u
today.
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ing. with many members OF the
Wheeling church, will also be pres
eut
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25

In future the Edgington Laundry
wagon will be- in Benwood on We'd
nesday and saturday. Calls will he
promptly attended -
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25

Methodist church. corner Fifteenth
street and Orchard avenue. Rev. ".
q a.; ,6 SLIhore pastor.-Sunday school at
s:SV a. m; preaching services at
so a. m: Epworth league meeting
at $50 p. m. church services in
evening at 1870 O'Clock.
CHRISTIAN church. corner Seven.
tsenth street and Richland avenue \
". Evans. pastor Bible school AZ
$50 a. m: Henry Mitchell. superfn.
lehdent: preaching and Communion
., wees AT a. m; evening services
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Funeral Yeh,erday

Elaborate services were held yes.
terday afternoon over the remains OF
Mrs. =. J. Davidson. who passed away
tuesday morning. The services were
held IN the First NJ. +. church al 80
O'Clock. and were attended by large
crowd or people. Rev. T.. ID. Fellers.
local pastor, had charge OF the sery.
lc"h. and interment was made in the
McMechen cemetery. Mrs Davidson
was one OF McMechen's Oldest and
most highly respected residents.
The advantages OF Midway lots are
many; the prices are surprisingly
Low. Let McCullagh & Reid explain
their selling plan. Bell phone $50
National lis
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25

DOWDELL REALTY co.
City Home Sites In the Country.
Glendale, w. Va.
Bell phone. Moundsville 305-R
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Baptist Mission meetings will he
held In Lasch hall. corner Fifth and
nam streets. +. W. Westwood, super
O'Clock. p. m
Presbyterian church. Twentieth
street, near Main. Sabbath school at
y; 80 a. m; morning worship al To- 20:
Christian Endeavor Society will meet
at ! O'Clock y. m. Evening services
al 80 O'Clock. Prayer meeting Wed
neSday evening at 7:45. Good music
will be rendered at ali the services NV
the church choir
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25

AZ rally today OF the Y. NJ c. A.
workers.. s13.5s3 was raised toward a
fund OF $4,000 which Il sought for
extension work at the institution.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-25

Gen. H. A. AIline. former Adjutant
General Of Ohio, Is In a critical condi-
ton In hospital at GAINESVILLE. He
was operated on yesterday for tumor
and cancer.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-11
TRICKING THE EGYPTIANS

When the firm Of Haywood, Stone &
Co, Of London established an agency at
Cairo, Egypt. was placed in charge. Ny
business was the buying Of rugs, vases.
arms, cloths and whatever else might
md sale in England. That is what 1
may call my general and legitimate busi-
ness. As q side line / was to pick up
bargains in muTpmies. Up to the found
ing Of that agency in Cairo only a few
able to secure specimens. To get hold
OF mummy with a history required a
couple OF years of diplomatic correspond
enee between governments, and the cost
would run up as high as $4,000 Under
the laws Of Egypt 1t was death to dis
turb the dead without oficlal permis-
sion, and death TO any foreigners dis
covered trying to ship a mummy out Of
the country without special license In
have named / must say that they
had no kn2wledge OF my side line !
had parther in London who advanced
the money and shared the profits When
was ready to begin business we had
orders for thirty mummies.C
Let me tell you that ! had a crafty
part to play. In a way. the branch was
under the supervision of the Egyptian
government At the end OF each week
had to submit a list OF my purchases. All
my shipments had TO pass the custom Of
.icials. NY wareroon must aIways be
open to oficiai inspection. ! was not told
IN so many words that all this watchful-
ness was TO prevent me from dealing In
mummies. but OF course ] knew that Il
was NY nrst step was to bribe every
ofhcial who could obstruct me- and 1 had
to move slowly fn the matter and make
no mistakes Then an agent must be