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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27
MAIL DELIVERY
WIN BE Subject of Discussion at Mass
Meeting OF Elm Grove Citizens,
Tonight

As part OF a movement inaugurated
BY the postoffice department TO ascer-
tain the sentiment regarding the free
delivery Of mail IN Elm Grove and Pat
terson. mass meeting OF residents OF
those two towns will be held this even
Ing. in the Elm Grove town hall. accord
Ing 10 an announcement yesterday by
Postmaster Harry h. BOdley. At this
meeting petitions will be circulated for
signatures OF those who favor free de-
livery.
IL was declared yesterday that free de-
livery will be reality within two
months. II the prevailing sentiment IA
Nors such service. IL IL said that some
persons have written to the postoffice
department. protesting against the es-
adjustment OF free service. and al the
meeting tonight an effort will be made
10 ascertain the reason for this OBJ
lection.
Both Patterson and Elm Grove councils
have complied with the rulings OF the
postoffice department in every re-
spect.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27
CROSS, FBVERISH
CHILD Is BILIOUS
OR C0NSTIPATED
LOOK MoTHERl " TONGUE rs
COATED GIVE CALIFORNIA
SYRUP OF FIGS.

Every mother realizes. after giving
her children California syrup OF
Figs. that this IL their ideal laxative
because they love its pleasant taste
and IL thoroughly cleanses the tender
little stomach. liver and bowels with
out gripping.
When cross. irritable, feyerish o.,
breath Is bad. stomach sour, look at
the tongue. mother, II coated. give
teaspoonful OF this harmless fruit
laxative and In a few hours ali the
foul constipated waste. sour bile and
undigested food passes out OF the
bowels. and you have a well playful
child again. When its little system IL
full OF cold. throat sore. has stomach
ache. diarrhoea. indigestion. colic-re-
member. a good inside cleansing
should always be the FIRST treatment
given.
Millions OF mothers keep '-Califor.
MIA Syrup OF Figs" handy: they know
a teaspoonful today saves a sick child
tomorrow. Ask your druggist for a
5O-cent bottle OF California Syrup OF
Figs" which has directions for bah
les. children OF all ages and grown.
ups printed on the bottle. Beware
OF counterfeits sold here. so don't be
fooled. Get the genuine. made by
California Fig Syrup Company"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27
NATURALIZATION FEES NOT
PROPERTY OF COUNTY CLERKS

PHILADELPHIA. April 2s.-The
90 per cent Of the fees contributed
by aliens seeking naturalization in
the courts or this state. which the
FEDERAL law authorizes court clerks to
retain" belongs. under the laws on
the state, 10 the counties and not TO
the individual clerks or prothono-
taries. according to n ruling OF the
Supreme court in a decision handed
down tdday by Justice Stewart. The
decision reverses the judgment OF the
Common Pleas court OF SchuylkilI
county. which had decided a test case
IN favor OF John w. Reese. protnon.
otary OF that county.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27

You can step into almost any drug
store In the o.. g. and get n bottle n
p q. the famous blood ruriaer So
there is no need 90 atruEFis or suffer
with any blood disorder u doesn't
max" any difference how severe Do the
outbreak. 8 r. q win overcome ~
This famous remedy gets into your
blood a. once. % works With a viii "a
Just simply annihllatcg disease germs.
u drives them out. converts them into
harmless substance Tor quick elm
nation. Get n bottle today and YOU
VIII quickly realize that a 8 81 is Just
~ essential 90 blood health NJ are the
meats. fats. Erains and sugars - our
daily food And N yours ia a stubborn
case. write M once % the Medical Af-
visor. The Swift Specific Co. ff2 SWIFT
BLDG. Atlanta. Ca. lie will put You
riFht This department has been ~
incaiculabie service % n host ~ men
ana women. ~ has enabled them %
understand their true condition. 20 take
care - themselves IN the rfTht wav
20 80 use s. IN conjunction with
health helps as % obtain the desired
results without mistakes 10 not
accept any Of the horde % substitutes
20 often displayed FOR those who are
easily nisied 81 has been the
standard for half century and IL un-
questionabiy the safest medicine you
can use
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27
WANT A DRINK?
Police Department Has Four Kegs OF
Beer, Which, IL Not Claimed Soon,
Will Be Confiseated.

-Four perfectly good barrels OF beer
are in charge OF the police depart
ment and can be had by the proper
parties proving their ownership. About
!: 30 O'Clock yesterday evening a boy
driving wagon near the Market
house, intoxicated. fell from his
wagon. Officer Barclay took charge
of him and shipped the beer TO head
quarters in charge of Phil Tyler.
These barrels were correctly la
belled TO the following persons:
Charles Hartman. Martins Ferry. two
barrels: a. Schammon. one barrel,
and G. Madden. one barrel. II will
be held until the owners apply for
same. and IL II Is not called for II
will be conhscated.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27
Martins Fer- -rfofs

Several candidates Were initiated at
the meeting OF the American Independ-
emit Order OF Owls. held in their hall last
evening. ~
Another large crowd attended the ball
game on the new park yesterday after
noon. and were well pleased with the
showing OF the Wheeling team.
The Knights OF PythIas will hold an
important meeting In their hall In the
opera block. this evening.
Roy McMannus has purchased the DR.
W. II. Hoge property. on North Fourth
street.
The Royal order OF Moose will meet
In regular session In their rooms in the
Scheele building. this evening
The Board OF Trade will take IN the
matter OF several or the stores An the
upper part OF the city. who have been
keeping epen on Sunday.
\ large crowd witnessed tho duck min
cgening.
Two Syriens were given hearing in
Mayor Wyckoffs court last evening on
the charge OF fighting.
The ST. Andrews class Of the St
PeuIs Episcopal church. was entertain
ed at the home Of Miss Rose Harris. last
evening.
Several minor auto accidents occurred
IN THIS city sunday. but fortunately no
person was injured.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27
Iedley. is Ill at his home on Rose

Ii;S is I'll at his home on Rose
Mrs. Richard Gilkinson has return
ed TO her home In Fairmont. w. Va,
after visit with relatives here.
Mrs. Charles McKelvey entertained
the Young Matrons' club last evening
at her home on Gravel Hill
Mrs. ]. c. waser Is Ill at her home
on Guernsey street.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Tallman OF
East Liverpool. have returned home
AFTER a few days visit with the for
Mrs. Elmer Powell and daughter
have returned to YOUNGSTOWN, after a
visit with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
O. y. Young on Noble street.
Thomas Duffy and son Kenneth.
nave returned from a visit with
friends at Beallsville.
Mrs. Ben Morris yill entertain the
members OF the junior choir OF Trim
lily Episcopal church this evening at
her home on Gravel Hill.
heN. and Mrs. A Nj. Flax. OF Bel
mont street. left yesterday for a visit
with friends at Columbus
Mrs. Charlotte over, of Muncie, Ind
has returned home after a visit with
her daughter. Mrs. J. G. Johnson. OF
South Bellaire.
The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Broth
erhood OF Locomotive Engineers will
hold an important meeting this eve
ming in o. U. A NJ. hall. All mem
bers are invited TO attend.
Miss Katherine and Isabelle Sheets
have returned to Moundsville. after
visit with their aunt Miss Alice
Cunningham.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of Trinity
Episcopal church yill hold their an
nual meeting "wednesday evening at
the home of Mrs. William Siddali, on
Gravel Hill A program will be car
ried out and the mite boxes will be
opened.
Miss Mary Kashner has returned
from a visit with her parents al
Adena.
Harry Pearsoll OF Guernsey street
is a visitor In Cleveland this week.
The choir OF the United Presbyter.
ian church will give a musical Friday
evening The cantata: The Triumph
OF David" will be rendered
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Grella and
daughter. of Pittsburgh, have return.
ed home after q visit with relatives
here.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27
Getting saIoeaa Ready.

Despite the rumors current yester-
day that an injunction will be asked
70 stay the openings OF the saloons
IN Bellaire, there was general activity
IN all the places which have been
selected for saloon purposes. The
successful applicants started the work
yesterday morning OF putting their
places " shape for the opening which
IL Is believed will be this week. Car
penters were at work in many rooms
making repairs. and paperhangers and
painters are being rushed with orders
70 nave the rooms completed for the
initial opening.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27
Railroad Companies win Prosecute,

The Pennsylvania Railroad company
has cleaned up all OF its property IN
this city. and quite a change is noticed
In the appearance. The Baltimore
and OHIO company will hold its clean
up day today. Section men have been
commissioned 70 do the work and all
refuse and rubbage will be carted
away. Both companies have notineh
sanitary Policeman Stephens that
persons In the habit OF dumping rlD-
page on the grounds OF either com
pany will be prosecuted.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27
CASE DISMISSED
Non-Support Charge Against Civil
War Veteran Dropped Because
OF Lack OF Evidence.

To be hauled before a justice Of
the peace on a charge OF non-support
was the fate OF J. w. Grimes. aged
rs years. and a veteran OF the Civil
war. yesterday. Mrs. Margaret
Grimes. his wife. who has not yet
turned nifty years, made complaint
against the old defender OF the Union
He was arraigned before Squire
Hobbs. who dismissed the case for
lack of evidence.
According to the evidence, Mr.
Grimes receives a pension Of $50 per
quarter, and out OF this he paws a
rent Of SIS per month. He still re-
sides on the farm out Peters Run,
but the wife seems TO have moved 10
this city. II Is claimed. too. that she
received the sum Of sos in payment
for some COWS. Attorney Carl u.
Forsythe appeared for Mrs Grimes.
and Attorney Carl o. Schmidt appear
cd for the dofaudauf
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27
WELCOMES PASTOR
Dr. Turpean Assumes Pastorats Of
Simpson A m n. Church-Comes
From Maryland

Rev. n Dewitt Turpean. newly ap-
pointed 90 the pastoratc ~ the simpson
a. n p. church. was accorded q royal
welcome By The mcmbcar ~ his rev
charge Mr. Turpean was recently APP
pointed bY Bishop Farl Cruaaf0n pre-
siding az the fffty-.hird session o. the
Washington Conference of the N D..
church. held ~ John Wesley church.
Baltimore Mr. Turpenn has recently
resigned from the superinteudency n
the culOred department ~ The anti
saloon league ~ Maryland an which
position he rendered most efficient SER
vice
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27

~ ~ generally believed that the
miners strike. which has boen IN
progress Tor more than a year. viii
Dc settled today. There is an opti-
misuc feeling among local miners
tnat the long controversy IL about 10
END ana that an agreement Will be
oraWn up satisfactory to an factions
number Of local persons Interested
IN the outcome left for Cleveland
last night. whore the miners and oper.
ators will hold n Conference fodsv
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27
FLUSHING

o.. Et.ssAlNc. o. Aprfl .s.-Niss Myr-
,,.,,i Usher s L. visiting friends In Gran
Francs Frys OF Elsie. Mich. a. visit.
ing his brother. Ray II Frye.
end Ers. Grover Sheets who have
,',ed ners Tor some months have re-
ft.lS CO., tner Former home In Bliss
Miss Leila Ross was the guest Of
'rl s,,e,,. In fairPoini over sunday.
sports win be held saturday. May :
Kiss ITALIA Wilson OF Moorefieid. vas
W., e. ser aunt Miss Lydia Wilson.
Or. G. =, Newton has returned to NJ.
ZONE IN Cleveland after spending sew
era days with 7. =. Bethel and family.
Monday. mere
Mrs. Carrie Arter- % Piedmont wa.
hSppins IN Fiushing. Monday.
sister In wheeling
Mrs Ferd Bethel OF Holloway wa.
shSpping In Flushing. Monday.
her mother. Mrs Stella Coleman of Ma
sliion were visiting friends here F-idav
ar, and Mrs. 5 II. Hunter and daugh.
weeks visit with relatives in Columhu.
Mrs. l. 2. Smith OF Bedofard IS Wis
SSanghter. Mrs Harry Southern at Mans
IN Bellaire.
A. T. Johnson Il In Cleveland on bus
The death OF Mrs Fannie blanchard
Occurred at her home on Saturday Apr.
Il Funeral services were held at the
a NJ r. church on Tuesday. Arrti is.
conducted by Rev. W O. Todd Inter.
ment In Union cemetery.
MT and Mrs. Henry Cowen OF Beiiaire
~, SUNDAY with friends here.
MIS-. Belle lakewood OF st Ciairs-
Vile Is visiting friends here
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27
BELLAIRE
Serious Charge.

Xviii Matalinski, Slav, was ar
raigned before Squire Miner yesterday
on paternity charge preferred by
Miss Sladivi. He entered a plea or
not guilty and will be given a nearing
later. The warrant was issued several
month sage. Matalinski left the city
and returned Sunday and was imme-
diately placed under arrest
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27

DAVIS ISLAND bAM-9.3 feet
stationary: cloudy.
clear.
,PARKERsBURG-7.5 feet, rising;
clear
NoRGANTowN-7 feet. station.
ary: clear.
OIL CITY-15 feet. stationary:
clear
WARREN Il foot, stationary.
clear.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27
Wheeling Man Arrested.

Frank Jackson OF wheeling. a col
ored man, beat up white woman IN
q house In Oak alley Sunday night.
he was arrested and II being heId
IN the city jail until the woman As
able TO appear against him.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27
zeal cattle.

The residents in the up-the-r,ver dis
trict are greatly enraged over the nu-
merous thefts that have occurred in
their vicinity In the last few weeks
LAST sunday the hide and hoofs OF a
nne cattle taken from the Chris Hell
farm several days ago were found bur
led. The authorities In the up-the-river
district are making an investigation.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27

A dress rehearsal for the home tai
ent play. Scenes From the Union
Depot VIII be held In Roma hall this
evening by members OF 81. John 8
Oratorical Society. under whose au-
spices the play will be produced.
practically all the arrangements nave
been completed for the nrst perform.
ance which will be staged in the FIX
Grand Theatre Wednesday evening.
Inc play viii be repeated Thursday
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27

Several from this city left yesterday
state liquor license board against the
granting OF licenses 10 one or two par
ties in this city. IL IL said that their
weight will have little bearing on the
matter and that the saloons will open
tho latter part OF the week
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27

a meeting Of the Beflaire Play
grounds association will be held this
evening IN the Commercial club
rooms, and II Is expected that an
members VIII be In attendance Al
this meeting a number Of COMMITTEE
viii report and means OF raising funds
70 carry on the work In Beilaire Will
be discussed
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27

IL was reported from a. official
source yesterday the Wheeling Sheet <
Tin plate company would shortly start
on the work OF improvements amount
ing 70 $4,000 which will be made to
the asserting room and SHIPPING depart
ment at their Yorkville plant When
the improvements are completed many
more men VIII be given employment.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27

Three speakers have been eetoc,cd
20 deliver addresses ~ the big mass
meeting ~ the miners TO DO hold fn
THIS city Saturday. May /. Thov are
frank Hayes. national vice-presfdopt
u the United Mine Workers Michael
tialapy, editor o. the Miners Journal
and walter y. Hilton ~ Wheeling.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27

The regular monthly meeting ~ the
board OF education will be held ThurR-
day evening OF this week in the office
or the president, Dr. r. A. Blackboard
At this meeting arrangements will he
made for the closing Of the schools for
the summer vacation the latter part
OF next month. The teachers salaries
will also be ordered paid.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27

The special mail delivery 20 the rusr.
ness houses was started ycaferdav
morning and vii nll a long felt u.arf
INC delivery was manifested TN sew
eral months nFo, when ~ was dfs~ou-
Ilnued. Ihrousn The Efforts n Post
tiahef '""
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27
'Moonltght" Excursion.
.ets are selling rapidly

Tickets are selling rapidly for the
son. which will be given on saturSie,
evening, May 10 by the young men ~
the Junior Class of the First N n sun
day school The steamer Homer smith
has been chartered for the occasion ana
no doubt large crowd will be present
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27
LadY EIka soclaI sea,lon

The Lady Elks will entertain with
n social In the Elks home this AFTER
noon. Euchre and FIVE hundred will
be the diversion. and a buffet lunch
con will be served by the committee
in charge
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27
MARTINS FERRY


The men in the mills suffered ter
rlbiy from the heat yesterday and sew
etal were compelled to quit before their
day was completed. The heat in tho
AFTERNOON was excessive there was lit
Tie air oging. Last night was also the
warmest OF tho year and 4. was very
hot In the mills.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27
Holding Parctlee,

will hold practice every evening Tor
the next two weeks to get in condition
Tor the w. a j. field meet to be held
a. Washington. May Is. The ONO
valley Athletic Association meet will
De held the week following the W. a.
J. meet on Wheeling Island
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27

The Ladies' Aid Society OF the First
NJ. =. church will serve a luncheon this
evening In the rooms Of the Personal
workers on South Fourth street and
no doubt large crowd will be present
The proceeds OF the affair will a. =
ward the Aid Society
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27
Car Over Bank

A party OF young men said TO he
from this city went over the bank at
the Island approach of the Aetnavilie
orldge az an early hour Sunday morning
OF the party was injured but the auto
was badly damaged
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27

Ohicers OF the various missionary
societies In Beliaire Vill be enter.
tained this evening By the United
Presbyterian church at the home or
Mrs ID. y Dubois. on North JeTerson
street Miss Stella Tappan. visiting
nurse. viii give an address on nor
work IN Belmont county.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27

Miss Alice Neon 81 RarnesviUe
has been employed TO IN the vacancy
i'm the Rose Hlll school buiiding
. aus I'd b. the death OF Miss Dora
Elliott, and Miss Hazel Ifmstead-
Room No In the same building
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27

Rev. 7. r. MrCIay. pagfDr Of a..
FIRST ". p church n THIS city. viii de-
liver a talk ~ the group conrerer~.
Or the Methodist churches Of the
harnesEtle district. which viii BE- held
IN bridgeport today. Several ofhere
from THIS city will be in attendance
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27
FOREIGNER DETAINED.
Thought 70 Have information Regard
La Ea.l Erd ahnrfIrn $3.50

inc East End Shooting serape.
Joe Iaone was arrested yesterday
and lodged IN Jail on n commitment
BY Squire Hobbs. OBTAINING him for
any Information he might have on
the shooting scrape In the East End
some time ago. paono o. thought %
BE- a member Of the black hand gane
and one who knows considerable
about the case that De- now hcing in
veFtigafed
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27

A. the next monthly meeting Of the
Board Of Trade the matter Of closin x
the business places earlier In the even
lng Will be taken up. During the last
Few days several merchants OF this cttv
have stated their willingness 10 clos
their places OF business at 5 or o'cioch
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27
son BEArE MorHEA
Tom N.ffn.E; 30. e,v.s s- Ssn ssas.noe ~

Tom Maffuey was arraigned before
hquire EllwOod Hughes yesterday on =
charge - beating his fWaffney -
mother. ard was fined 81 and costs or
ten days. tie didn't have the dollar and
- - TOOK the ten DAYS. Maffnev
mother. feeling kindly towards her aon
did rot appesr sEainst him and Tor this
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27

Harry Schempf who has ben wort.
ing IN Canton. is visiting his motbsr
on Rose HiU.
Shirley. son % Mr. and Mrs Luther
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27

France has 2O.994 mutual benefit
societies with an aggregate member
ship OF 5.O4O,735 and annual receipts
of S1S.00O,00
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27

OF the church Thursday evening. NAV
9. The proceeds OF the affair will be
used TO purchase equipment for the
team.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27

The Young Mems baseball team oa
tne Christian sunday school will on.
terrain with n social in tho basement
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27

was in Wheeling yesterday and com
pleted preliminary plans for the com
ing OF the big aggregation of enter
tainments.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27

Several - the SUCCESSFUL errtt.....t.
Tor saloon licenses got rafna n frct-
stock of wet goods On yesterday On prep.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27
OH. JOYFUL NEWsI

mum.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27

Barnum and Bailey's circus will ex-
hibit on the State fair grounds Fri
day, May 81. The first advance man
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27

aration for the opening OF the saloons
the latter part OF the week While no
OFFICIAL announcement has been made
,hey WIN likely all open on Saturday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-27

Barnum and Bailey's biggest and
Best Show on Earth" Coming.