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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-02-12
River Mans
GRAFTON

Special Dispatch 20 the Intellieencer.
GRAFTON, W. Va, Feb. lon
saturday the supreme court of ap-
peais at Charleston granted the ap-
peal OF the city of Grafton in the
case OF the Elks club VS.. the City or
Grafton. the injunction suit of the
local Elks club TO restrain the city
from closing II grill room and stop
the dispensing of drinks. The an
peal was applied for and from the
decision of the Harrison county cir
cunt court, which granted the in
junction, preventing the city author
tues from interfering with the op-
GRAFTON OF the club, although the city
had voted 70 be dry" The appeaI
VIII probably be heard at the Wheel
ing term of the court In March and
decision handed down some time
after that session of the court. III
the city wins the case on its appeaI
then the selling of intoxicants will
only be stopped for a couple OF
months sooner than ordinary. as the
new prohibition Law going into effect
on July l will put a stop TO the sell
ing OF liquor in club room. the same
as any other place
transfer Of Property this Week.
Information has been received frnp,
the headquarters of the Raitinoro y.
ONO railroad at Baltimore that the
exchange OF the strip OF property on
Latrobe street will be made to the
CITY this week and that the deed will
be received here in a short time.
License Revoked
The report Of the insurance depart-
ment OF the state auditors office for
January. shows that the licenses OF
X. w. Grafton. an insurance agent. has
been revoked. Grafton has spent much
time here during his work in the in
Surance business and has frequently
made this his headquarters.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-02-12
SENATORS
tcontir asd froa. Firs. Pags1

with the Progressive leaders in con-
cress in drafting antitrust and
commerce regulation bills. were the
chief witnesses before both tho
house Interstate commerce and iu-
dietary committees. They contend
ed for an interstate trade commits
sion with wider scope OF authority
than proposed by the Clayton bill
and for recognition OF the necessity
OF degree Of concentration in busi-
ness in the coming antitrust legis-
lation.
We have got to allow a certain
degree OF concentration among cor
porations,' said former Commits
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-02-12
Merchants Make Merry

The Grafton merchants are holding
DIG smoker this evening at the
Willard hotel Among the out OF tow n
men who viii be present are: G.. A.
Northcolt, OF Wheeling. and Will
Schwertfeger, of the State business
Men Association. and Trevey NutteT
and II. J. Ross. of the Fairmont Assoc
citation.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-02-12
Gun Club Shoot.

The Grafton Gun club held sue
cessful shoot Monday, although a
snow storm swept the shooting range
during nearly the entire shoot Pop
fleikes. one OF the best known trap
shots IN the country. was q visitor
Gerstel was high gun" breaking
siXty-five out OF a possible seyenty-five
targets
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-02-12
Ben and Rural Phones at Loss.rh.aa,

A. a result OF tho Bell Telephone COM
pahy disContinuing service with the Rg-
RAJ ttlephone lines around Fairmont and
Ilarksburg FOR some reason or Other.
the Rural phone service from this city
~ expected to be cut OF soon
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-02-12
Don't You Believe IL

Some say chronic constipation can
not be cured. Don't You believe t.
Chamberlain's Tablets have cured
others-why not you? Give them a
trial. They cost only a quarter. For
sale by all dealers-Adv.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-02-12
Bio Pythiar c.l,bra,io,

The local Knights of Pythias are
making big preparations TO have one
OF the most splendid celebrations IN
the lodges history here Thursday
February 10 the half centenary Of
IN" organization OF the order. At the
recent meetings OF the local lodge. the
necessary arrangements were partial
is made and committees aUpoirfed IN
attend 10 the matter iuyifatiors
nave been sent out 10 all the members
%. On" order IN this district 10 be-
present
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-02-12

gas bills this month. Scores OF gas
users have had their meters reread
and general dissatisfaction Is ,N-
pressed
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-02-12
Gas Rills Rrinn. VI.

\ strenuous kick has been mad. br
hundreds pi local patrons Of tho West
virginia 4 Pitts lurch Gas towpalv
on account Of The uuu ual size of the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-02-12

this city. was destroyed by fire Monday
night. which broke out in an unknown
manner. The building will be COM
plcte loss OF several thousand dollars.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-02-12
RIVER NEWS

carrying large freight. and with
everything IN readiness FOR her long
ulp 10 New Orleans. the Queen city ar
I.Ntd Al the local wharf late yesterday
afternoon. She was forced out OF Pitts
ouIGh by the rapidly falling stage of
the river IT the river holds up we'll she
VII remain here until o'clock Satur-
1ay AFTERNOON. when she will depart or
heI annual Mardi Gras run.
Ihe kannwha cleared shortly after :
o'clock Yesterday morning for Charfes-
ION. she carried some OF the Queen
CiIys freight 10 this point.
The Joe Fowler passed up Yesterday
en- route to Pittsburgh TO pick uD
freight preparatory to making the NTardi
burg Saturday.
The Liberty arrived last nIrht. and
MatamOras. ~
The river registered "a stage Of nine
rect at the McMechen dam last night
River Marfs.
PITTSBURGH Feb H. River
stages: ~
DAVIS ISLAND DAM-51 feet. fan.
ing. clear
STEUBENv1LLE-ss feet. falling:
PARKERsRURG-Io.s feet. falling:
MoRGANTowN-7 feet, stationary:
clear.
OIL CTTY-3l feet. falling: clear.
WARREN-2 feet. falling: clear.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-02-12
Prominent Man Paralyzed.

MT. Leonard Malloncc. PRESIDENT Of
the first National Bank. one OF the pio-
neer citizens Of Grafton. and Interested
IN many of this city's most Important
undertakings, was stricken with paralV-
~ MONDAY night. lie has rallied from
the shock, however. and 81 Is believed
that he VIII fully recover from IL.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-02-12
JUSTICE SHOPS

Tom Grace was arrested out -. 49,
ny Deputy sheriff GIancr on a lrsrro
or pannandlinE He will be t~.ed E,.
squire WicNhaw today. wy
"lr AEiu' out Aeir. TIursa.ar,. mich.
~ Applied 20 Leonard SIoaHIter. vruo
HIr released from f.e coon toefarr4,.
.9lol ,ns ana vas piroh 90 ertorIoy ege-
was also displaying bottle Of ,rri-t...,.
20 me pr.- 'ners and was J.eorIerIv fu
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-02-12

There ore 3.feI222 widows I'm ,r.
United states.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-02-12
JURY SECURED

tcontinusd from F1rs. P.z.S
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-02-12
School House Burned Down.

me building which has beer used a.
district High school at Simpson. near
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COMMISSIONERS SALE

Fy order of the Knox Circuit
Court. rendered at its November
term. 1913. i'm the case of
Milton Seal, Plaintiff,
".
Jack Murphey dc, Defendant,
will. a. Commissioner. on the
23rd day of February, 1914, same be-
ing first day of the February term
of the Knox County Court, sell at
the Court Hou., door in Barbour
vile, Kentucky. t. the highest and
best biidcr the following described
property, or enough thereof to sat
isfy the judgment in said case,
amounting to $50 ~, subject to IA
credit of SO paid July 10Th, 1918,
and So paid August 10Th, 1913, land
cost OF this action.
The land is situated in Knox
county, on the Middle Fork OF
sinking creek, and is bounded on
the west 10y the land of 7. q. Ham
mons; on the north by the lands of
Dewy Hubbard; ou the east and the
south 10y the lands OF T. q. Ham
mons.
Said property will. be sold on II
credit nf six months, the purchaser
to execute bonds with approved Sc
curity, bearing interest at SO from
date until paid, having the force
and effect of II judgment and retain
ing lien on said property until the
purchase money is paid.
Witness my had, this 4th day of
February, 1914.
W. W. BNRLEN, NJ 4.
Knox Circuit Court.
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Timber Lands Wanted.

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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-29
WET NIGHT
Saturday Night. the Last For Booze,
Proved Big One-Mueh Liquor
Sold-Saloons Quit.

Saturday night, the last before pro
hibition becomes effective in West
Virginia. was a memorable one IN
Wheeling. The town was wet" both
inside and out. because Of the amount
OF liquor consumed and the severe
storm which swept over this section
after o'clock. There probably never
was so much booze" consumed IN
one evening In Wheeling before From
noon until long after midnight the
streets and the saloons were damned
A large majority Of persons carried
baskets filled with wet goods.
BY II O'Clock IL was almost fmpos-
slble 10 get drop OF beer on Market
street between Fourteenth and Sly.
teenth streets. II IS estimated that
thirty saloons were bought clean. ami
IN all others the stock was greatly 70.
duced; At least thirty closed Satur.
day night, never to again open. though
" law they have to-day and tomor.
row TO run.
The regular night police force was
doubled. There were scores Of fights
though few serious disturbances and
lev arrests were made. regardless III
the fact that the town ran wide
open aud with the lid OF every.
thing"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-29
DEATH OF MR.. E. C. FLACCUS
UNKNOWN TO MR.. HENDERSON

derson yesterday. and the Rev. J. VI.
fotter. pastor of the Vance Memorial
church. was selected to convey the
sad Information. but when Mr. Potter
called yesterday TO perform the sad
task the condition OF Mr.. Henderson
was such that the attending physi-
clans would not permit IL. being fear
full OF the result.
The condition OF Mr.. Henderson is
critical. and while his ultimate recov-
cry Is expected. the physicians. know
ing the strong bonds OF friendship ex-
lsung between the two men. are fear
ful that the shock occasioned by the
death OF Mr.. Flaccus will prove too
great and might possibly prove fatal.
Mr. Henderson is continually bemoan.
ing the fact that he was driving the
car. and fear that the feeling that he
was responsible for the death OF hts
friend they fear might prove too much
for him TO bear In his present condi-
ton
No time has been set for breaking
the sad news and the patient sufferer
r. lying on his bed OF pain feeling that
bis lifelong friend is on the road 10
recovery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-29
WIN. POHL DIES FROM INJURIES
SUSTAINED In FALL OFF PORCH
ACCIDENT OCCURRED AT HAD.
oRN HOTEL SATURDAY
EVENING.
Was Employed at North Wheeling
Pottery - Very Little Known
About Him by Local People.

'Williar Pohl, an employe OF the
North Wheeling Pottery died at the
North Wheeling Hospital yesterday
evening at $50 o'clock as the result
Of injuries sustained. when he fell
from the porch at the third floor OF
the Hadorn hotel Saturday night. The
body was removed to the Mendel
Undertaking parlors shortly after his
death and prepared for burial As
far as could be learned the man does
not have any relatives living in this
part Of the country as he came here
about seven months ago and since
that time has made his home at the
uadorn.
From his dress and general appear.
ance when view ed last night al the
morgue he had the marks OF refine.
ment In his personal habits. lie also
had several German letters which will
probably be interpreted today In an
e1ort 10 locate his family and friends
Prom all indications he l. native OF
switzerland. He was very badly cut
up. having suffered a broken nose.
conclusion Of the brain and general
injuries about the face
Coroner Mitchell was called last
night and stated he would hold an In.
quest today into the circumstances sur
rounding the mans death Those who
saw him say that he acted as one
slightly under the influence Of liquor.
When he fell crowd Of people. who
were In the hotel az the time. rilsh..,i
10 his assistance and carried him into
me lobby DIR. Frank Ikirt was called
and had th' man taken 10 the North
wheeling hospital where ne suffered
intensely throughout tho night and
ail dav. Yesterday dying Just az the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-29

Following the heavy rains over the
watersheds. a rise r. maturing in the
Ohio river that viii probably result in
the lowering OF the wickets al the
MCMechen dam. seven miles below
this city today. Though a stage of
o. feet was recorded in the lower
river Yesterday. no order to lower the
wlckets was received yesterday
though IL is expected at any time. IN
was reported here that the wickets
nave been ordered lowered at ali
dams in the Pittsburgh district.
Inc large bear trap at the McMech-
en- dam was thrown open yesterday
ana all needles were removed from
the wickets to care for the surplus
water. The stage at the local wharf
was feet inches. while the pool at
the dam measured i4.4 feet. The rise
comes at time when IL Is much need.
ed. and probably the larger steamers
viii resume operations Local river
men claim that navigable stage will
De assured for at least two weeks IL
coal barge stage f. reached, about
100000 bushels OF cosl will be
shipped To southern markets, that
much having been assembled in the
Pittsburgh pool
The steamer City OF Parkersburr
made her debut In the local excursion
trade yesterday. carrying two large
crowds yesterday afternoon and even
ing. The Eagles band OF this city
furnished music. The evening excur-
sion was especially largely attended
about 300 persons being on board.
The steamer will run an excursion
each evening. leaving the local wharf
az $50 O'Clock. Two excursions will
be run Sundays. leaving at 1:3O and
$50 p. m. The boat is In command OF
capt JEFF Frame. with Capt. Mike
Davis at the wheel and Charles Jus
tice as engineer.
The steamer Ohio also carried two
large excursions yesterday afternoon.
ana mas several excursion parties
scheduled for this week.
Inc Liberty will arrive this even
ing. and will clear at 1880 O'Clock for
Matamoras.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-29

young man. who refused TO give his
name. caused some excitement when
he called for help. from the middle
OF the river. The excursion steamr,
ohio was passing up. and he swan
out 10 set in tho waves Being rocked
about behind the large wheel Of thu
s.'aW'F. ne apparently lost conn
dence IN hls ability 90 hold himself
up. and called frautiCallv Tor heIt5
ana Lit" Guard James Ross went out
amer him Tie was taken 90 tho
beach. and but for boine tired. was
none Oh" worse Tor his experience
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-29

ming nearly TO tho bathing beach. t.
transfers on all divisions will be eoos
ON July Z. when several hundred peo-
llo are expected 20 visit the beach.
provided The weather is warm The
divisions on which the transfers can
o" secured are the Main. Benwood
and North Wheeling divisions on this
sld' or the river NJ 20 the 1--WE cent
fare limit on each. and the BeIIairs
and Lansing divisions on the Ohio
side of tho river
Tho crowd af tho beach yesterday
was dn excellent one and no trouble
was experienced at any time one
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-29
REV. POTTER WAS TO HAVE
TOLD HIM SUNDAY. BUT
DOCTORS OBJECTED.
Two Men Were Inseperable Friends
Elder Man Believes His Friend
10 Recovering.

One OF the most pathetic features
IN connection with the death OF the
late Mr.. +. &. Flaccus Is that which
has its connection with the critical
condition OF MIR. James Henderson.
who was injured with Mr.. Flaccus
and who was driving the car at the
time Of the accident that terminated
with sucn fatal results
The two men were bosom compan-
ions and for years had been INSOFAR
able. Although dangerously Injured
himself, Mr.. Henderson has repeated
ly asked OF the condition OF Mr. FLAG
Gus. but fearing the shock might
prove fatal he was not informed OF
the serious condition of his friend,
and Is not yet aware OF his death
1t was decided by the families, sat.
urday, 10 break the news 10 Mr.. Hen.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-29
MANY PERSONS AT
BATHING BEACH
MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND
WHEELlNGtTES SPEND
SUNDAY IN RIVER
wheeling Traction Company Makes
announcement For Benefit Of Pat.
rons Of Popular Resort.

owing 10 the ideal weather vesfer.
Gay u o. fully estimated that over ono
thousand people visited tho popuIar
Belle Isle bathing beach az the Norfb
enc or the Island. From early la Tho
morning until late I'm the evening tho
lar resort where they might erf,, ~,
Pleasures or tho day From fWo
o'clock fo five O'Clock boz the afternoon
~" bathing beach was completely lfr
% with people and throughout the af.
t'rnoon quite a number spent the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-29

time IN the water swimming. while
others spent the afternoon rowing in
swifts. up and down the river. The
day was ideal -.r rowing and every
sk.If was put .uf1 active use in order
% accommodate the iarga number.
who were eager fu spend the after.
noon and evening rowing
beginning with storiay and nun
niuL throughout the summer the
Wheeling Traction company will give
transfers every sunday tO Belle Isle
bathing beach from all divieins in tho
hy'.Con' fare limit. except Martins
Ferry which has a direct line run
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-29
MAY TAKE DOWN
WICKETS TODAY
TIMELY RISE is MATURING IN
RIVER FOLLOWING
HEAVY RAINS.

Orders for Such Move Not Received
Last Night But Expected at
Any Ttme-RiVer News.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-29

Foley Cathartic Tablets arc a spec.
ially good little regulator that keeps
your system In perfect working order
40 biliOisness. no constipation. no dis
lress after eating. no greasy gassy
taste. no bclching. They stimulate the
natura movement of the intostines.
Tree them Of all clogging substances
a stout person using them constantly.
viii feel thinned out and more com
portable a. a result Of their use. a
perfect family cathartic For sale by
John Coleman g. CO-Adv
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-29

The printing craft a. said % be bet.
tcr orc1nized in Germany than in any
.thfr country OH the world. moro than
Pr per cent ~ tho German rrIrfara he.
Ing members 81 the union
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-29

Hunt tho world over and Won will
not ind a hotter remedy FOR dIarrhoea
than Chamberlain collie Cboiers ori
Biarrhoea Remedy If aiUays rurcg
For sale by an dealers ADV.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-29

DAVIS ISLAND DAMS feet. ris.
Ing. clear.
PAkkERSBURG-5.2 feet. station
airy. cloudy
MORGANTOWN-7 feet. station
airy. clear
OIL ClTY-.s foot. stationary.
clear
clear
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-29

An Interesting Discovery.
Hrown.s an inquisifive chap Com.
ING home from tho club last MIGHT ho
climbed up q high gate post 10 see
what the sign was az the top"
What was it7"
We o. paint judge.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-29
Plain as a Pikestar.

The fools are not all dead yet-nope,
Here's proof. n you will heed Il:
] am alive to write this dope.
And you're alive 10 read ~
Strickland Gillian. IN Judge.