The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-13
BEAUTIFULLY IMPRESSIVE SER
VICES HELD YESTERDAY
AFTERNOON.
High Tribute Paid Late James Max
we'll by Former Associates
Or. Diekey Presides.


Simple and impressive memorial
services we're held yesterday after
noon in the Maxwell Memorial Hall at
the Y. NJ. c. A.. at which two bronze
tablets were received by the associa-
ton and placed in the hall.
Only a fair-sized crowd attended the
services which were unusually inter
esting. Several OF the late Mr.. James
Maxwells associates were present and
paid loving tributes TO the man who
made Il possible for Wheeling TO have
the large and beautiful Y. NJ. c. A.
building and site upon which it stands
The services were opened by DIR.
Jacob Birmingham. who read the scrip
ture lesson and made brief comment
upon it. First English Lutheran
church choir rendered a selection and
DIR. Steele made a brief prayer. Be
fore Introducing the speakers of the
afternoon, President John L. Dickey
OF the association, who presided over
the meeting. told the purpose OF the
gathering yesterday In a few words
DIR. Dickey said:
We have met here this afternoon
to hold an informal memorial service
in honor of James Maxwell and his
only son. James II. Maxwell. The Y.
NJ. G. A OF Wheeling is indebted to
Mrs. Maxwell and her two daughters,
Miss Mary Maxwell and Mrs. Sallie
Maxwell-Bennett, for their genuine
lib atty in presenting this site and
the original building. Through Miss
Mary Maxwells generosity. was this
auditorium tastefully furnished and
Mrs. Bennett has designed and had
made by the German company these
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and brother. The brothers life was
sadly and suddenly ended. when he
was only 16 years of age, and Mrs.
Bennett proposes 10 keep his memory
alive by giving a reward to the boy OF
is who meets certain requirements
every year on the date OF her brothers
death"
Tributes TO Mr.. Maxwell
Mr.. w. A. Wilson. the first presi-
dent OF the association. was introduced
by DIR. Dickey. He told OF the organ
ization OF the association In Wheeling,
and how the members struggled until
the association is what II is to-day.
Mr.. Wilson spoke OF the hardships
they had in trying to make the asso-
citation a success in early years, and
how. when given a donation. or upon
receiving two or three applications
for membership they felt like cele-
bTating the occasion. He told Of the
interest the late MFR. Maxwell took In
the association. and how he had as
sisted IL in It's growth. Mr.. Maxwell.
said Mr.. Wilson. always took an active
interest in the welfare OF the young
men. and in his home life was low
ing husband and father
Mr.. Myron Hubabrd. a former presi-
dent Of the association. followed Mr..
Wilson and spoke OF his acquaintance
with Mr.. Maxwell He was a com
petitor OF his for ten years. and dur
ing that time had many dealings with
him. and found that In his business
life he was always honest and up
right. He said that Mr.. Maxwell was
man Of many friends. and was re-
spected by everyone who knew him.
Hon. Earl w. Oglebay. an intimate
friend OF Mr. Maxwell and his family.
was introduced He said he was con
nected with Mr.. Maxwell In both bust
ness and social life. and found him to
be a gentleman AZ all times. and a
Christian. He especially, remembered