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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-31
kEW YORK'S NEW
POPULAR SONG
ODD Ballad SAID &c coutatn Man,
Pretty Strains

Amonr ne --latest popular songs IN
New York D. q peculiar affair. called
To Lou which o. quite a craze Nith
the fair sex
The music. which . written IN only
one octave. has various odd har-
monies, which form a rather pretty
eject when sung. Following IL part
OF the choruu
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-31
Misses
For Miss Edwards.

Leading the many social attentions
planned for Miss Hazel Edwards. OF
Mansfield. Ohio. the guest Of Miss
Pauline Seifert. OF South Chapline
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Dinner Party.

Complimenting Miss Hazel Edwards
of Mansfield. o.. the house guest OF
Miss Pauline Seifert, of South Chap
line street, a dinner party will be given
tomorrow evening at the Linser Longer
Inn. Miss Harry Patterson OF Bridge
port. will preside as hostess. Charm
ing table decorations will add to the
dainty arranged menu with places for
a small circle OF friends
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-31
Lawn Fete.

street. Wheeling. after an extended
tour OF the East.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-31

The young lady across the way
says II may be bad taste TO use slang.
out sks doesn't suppose it's actually
synonymous
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-31
Mesdames:
Corn Roast

Last Saturday evening al the home
Of Miss Erma GOWN at Colerain. o..
number OF the friends OF Misses
Erma Colvin. Hazel Fulton and Ethel
Rucker were entertained with a corn
roast. The evening was spent in play.
ing old fashioned games and roasting
corn. after which a delicious luncn
was served. Those present being:
Misses Alice Donley Of Wheeling.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-31
Class Reunion.

The 1914 graduating class. OF the
Martins Ferry High school will cele-
brate its first reunion In a thoroughly
enjoyable manner this evening. They
will gather al an early hour. going TO
Camp Rest where a corn roast. marsh
mallow toast and every thing which
will add TO the pleasures OF a great
bonfire will be enjoyed. Refreshments
will be another pleasure of the gather
ing. with song and story to MI the
hours. Last Yeas class includes:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-31
Corn Roast Last EVENING.

A merry party OF friends motored "a
the old homestead farm OF Charles
Bonar. near West Liberty. last eve
ming. where a corn roast was held. A
great open FIRE was built, around
which the party gathered. Games
were later enjoyed by the freight
Those enjoying the delights Of the
event we're:
Misses
Louise Pracht, Alma Brandfass,
Myra Pracht, Mildred Pracht.
Ann Weir.
Messrs.
Bernie Alexander. VIM. McLaughlon.
Walter Driehorst, James McFadden.
VIM. Cleft,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-31

Yesterday evening. ~ tho Sacred
Heart church ON N0rih Main street
occurred tho marriage of Miss Edith
Teresa Clause. daughter of Nra Mar
rarot and the late Ernest W Clause
fo lr1 Nelson Mercer Rev Father B.
- R0asmrnn rolcmuized the marrIaR.
90 $50 o'clock The maid OF honor
Miss Rita He'll wore an attractive out
Do of tan. and fHe bride was attIred
iu blue with pretty accessories of tho
same shade and wore rorearc OF
brides roses Mr. Mercer had Tor hfs
best man tho brother of tho bride Mr.
llrurv clause
The young couple. following tho
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-31


Mr. and Mrs. J. r. Bender at their
home near Bethel. will entertain the
members OF the two adult Bible
classes Of the Mt. Olivet VI. f. church
this evening Several interesting feat.
ures for the entertainment OF the
guests have been planned and an eve.
ming OF pleasure Is assured in which
the following will participate:
Messrs. and Mesdames
NJ. \. MARBLE. Ed. Carnahan.
L. II. Schubart. ID. o. Carnahan.
John Schubart. a. r. Snedeker,
George =. MARBLE, Earl Hun.
a. G. Meyer. Richard Sayre.
VIM. Seabright y J. Schmidt
G. W. Seabright. l.. T. Gruber.
Bernard ShOwalter. Chas Rietz.
Mesdames
Emma White. Olga Bonar.
John r. GoetZe
Misses
Dolly Carnahan. Florence Bromer.
Messrs
Eugene Wayman Hubert smith.
VIII Snedcker. Walter Rcitz.
Carl Snedeker. Dwight White.
Perry Carnahan. Charles Wilson.
Jas. r. Fuchey. OF Steubenville
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SOCIETY AFFAIRS.
OFLATE SUNNI
OUTDOOR EVENTS ESPECIALLY
POPULAR ~ AUoUsT's
CLOSING DAYS.
Corn Rossts. Marshrisllo~ Tossts
and informal Parties Occupy
Attention just Now
eirthdsy Anniversary.

Miss Marion Klapheck. daughter OF
Mrs. Harry klapheck. OF North Main
street. was the charming little hostess
yesterday afternoon at a party. the
occasion being her ninth BIRTHDAY
Many amusements dear TO childish
hearts held the attention OF the youth
full visitors. until the serving OF thu
birthday luncheon. The table held !.
quaint placement OF sunbonnef
babies" and fisher boys" which were
later presented the guests. with &
pretty woven basket Of candies 70.
each. Miss Marion's guests were
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-06-14

for the ladder leading farther UP into
the steeple
Kennedy followed
Elaine mad recovered consciousness
almost Immediately, and, hearing the
commoiion, stirred and started to rise
and look about.
From the church she could hear
sounds of the struggle She paused
Just long enough 20 seize the crooks
revolver lying on the floor
She hurried into the church and up
into the belfry thence up the ladder
whence the sounds came
The crook by this time had gained
the outside of the steeple through an
opening Kennedy was in close pur-
suit
On the top of the steeplc was a
great gilded cross, considerably larger
than a man. As the crook clambered
outside, he scaled the stceple. using
lightning rod aud some projecting
points to pull himself up. desperately
Kennedy followed unhesitatingly.
There they were. struggling in dead
iy combat. clinging to the gllded cross
The first knew OF It was a Mortified
gasp from my own crook, looked up
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-06-14

shortly by your friend, Craig KalEody.
and, he added with leer. Il think
your rather insistent search for
certain person will cease"
Elaine drew back in the chair, horri-
fed at the implied threat.
Clutching Hand laughed dlabolicalIy.
While these astounding events were
Transporting in the little church, Ken
nedy and | had been tearing acrosn
the country in his big car, following
the directions of our fair friend.
We stopped at last before pros
porous, attractive-looking house and
entered very prettily furnished. but
small parlor. Heavy portieres hung
over the doorway into the hall, over
another into back room and over
the bay windows,
Wont you sit down moment?"
coaxed Gertie. I'm quite blown to
pieces after that ride. My, how you
drive"
AS she pulled aside the hall por-
there's, three men with guns thrust
their hands out. turned. Two 9TH
ers had stepped from the back room
and two more from the bay window.
We were surrounded. Seven guns
were aimed as us with deadly precl-
sion.
Gentlemen" he said quietly. Il
suspected some such thing. Il have
here small box of illuminate of mer-
curry. If | drop II. this building and
the entire vicinity will be blown to
atoms. Go ahead-shoot!" be added,
nonchalantly.
The seven Of them drew back rath-
er hurriedly.
Kennedy was a dangerous prisoner
He calmly sat down In an arm
chair, leaning back as he carefully
balanced the deadly little box OF full
inmate of mercury on his knee.
Gertie ran from the room.
For moment they looked at each
other, undecided. Then, one by one,
they stepped away from Kennedy to-
ward the door.
The leader was the last to 20, He
had scarcely taken a step.
stop ordered Kennedy.
The crook did SO. AS Craig moved
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-06-14

who Is that woman7" she asked,
still wondering about the identity OF
the niobe outside.
AT first he said nothing. But finally.
seeing that she had noticed ii, he
handed Elaine the card, reluctantly
Elaine read 1t with gasp The look
of surprise that crossed her face was
terrible.
Before she could say anything, how
ever. Milton had returned with the
sheet of paper ON which "Weepy
Mary" had written and handed II to
Bennett.
Bennett read it with uncontrolled
establishment
What is ito demanded Elaine.
He handed II TO her, and she read;
As the lawful wife and widow
Of Taylor Dodge demand my
sons rights and my own.
MRS. TAYLOR DODGE.
Elaine gasped at It.
"She-my fathers wife'" she ex-
claimed. what eifrontery. What
does she mean9"
Bennett hesitated
Tell me- Elaine cried. rs there
can there be anything in it? Mono
there isn't"
Bennett spoke in low tone. Il
have heard whisper of some scan
dial or other connected with your faith
err but" He paused.
Elaine was lirst shocked, then indig-
nant.
"Why--such thing is absurd. Show
the woman in"
NO please-Miss Dodge. Let me
deal with her"
BY this time Elaine was furious.
'Yes---l will see her"
She pressed the button on Benefits
desk. and Milton responded
Milton, show the-the woman in"
she ordered, and that boy. too"
As Milton turned to crook his finger
at "Weepy Mary" she nodded surrep-
titiously and dug her fingers sharply
into sons" ribs.
"Yell--you little fool-yell' she
whispered
Obedient to his mothers" com
mands, and much to Millions disgust,
the boy started to cry in close imta-
ton of his elder,
Elaine was still holding the paper in
her hands when they entered.
What does all this mean?" she de.
manded.
"Weepy Mary between sobs. man
aged to bhrt out. you are Miss
Elaine Dodge, aren't you? Well, 1t
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-06-14

means that your father married me
when was only seventeen and this
boy is our son--your half-brother."
"No-never," cried Elaine vehem.
emily unable to restrain her disgust,
"Weepy Mary" smiled cynically.
Come with me and will show you
the church records and the minister
who married u.s."
"You will?" repeated Elaine defiant.
ly. well, I'll just do as you ask. Mr..
Bennett shall go with me-"
mo, no, Miss Dodge--don't go.
Leave the matter to me" urged Ben
nett. Il will take care of her. Be.
sides, must be in court In twenty
minutes"
Elaine paused, but she was thor.
oughly aroused
Then ! will go with her myself"
she cried defiantly.
In spite of every objection that Ben.
nett made, "Weepy Mary" her son
and Elaine went out to call taxicab
to take them to the railroad station
where they could catch a train to the
little town where the woman asserted
she had been married.
Meanwhile, before a little country
church in the town, closed automo-
bile had drawn up.
As the door opened figure, bumped
up and masked, alighted.
1t was the Clutching Hand.
The car had scarcely pulled away
when he gave long rap, followed by
two short taps, at the door of the
vestry, a secret code, evidently
Inside the vestry room a man well
dressed, but with very sinister face.
heard the knock and a second later
opened the door.
"What--not ready YETI" growled the
Clutching Hand. "Quick--now--get on
those clothes heard the train whis-
tie as ] came in the car In which
closet does the minister keep them ?"
The crook, without word. went TO
closet and took out suit of clothes
of ministerial cut. Then he hastily
put them on, adding some sidewhisk-
ers, which he had brought with him.
At about the same time Elaine, ac-
companied by 'Weepy Mary" and her
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-06-14

som had arrived at the little tumble
down station and had taken the only
vehicle in sight. very ancient car
riage.
1t ambled along until. at last, IL
pulled up before the vestry room door
OF the church, Just as the bogus min
lister was finishing his transformation
from a frank crook. Clutchmg Hand
was giving him his final instructions.
Elaine and the others alightcd and
approached the church. while the an
cient vehicle ratified away
They're eomingl' whispered the
crock. peering cautiously out Of the
window.
Clutching Hand moved silently and
snakelike into the closet and shut the
door
How do YOU do. Doctor Carton2"
greeted "Weepy Mary" | guess you
don't remember me-
The clerical gentleman looked at
her fixedly a moment
Remember your he repeated 'of
course. my dear ! remember every
one marry
"And you remember to whom you
married me?'
Perfectly. To an older mama Tay-
Tor Dodge"
Elaine was overcome
Wont you step in9' he said
suavely. Your friend here doesn't
seem we'll
They all entered.
"And you--you say--you married
this-thls woman 20 Taylor Dodge?"
queried Elaine, tensely.
The bogus minister seemed to be
very fatherly. Yes. he asserted, Il
certainly did SO"
Have you the record?" asked
Elaine, fighting to the last.
why. yes. can show you the
record"
He moved over to the closet, Come
over here he asked
lie opened the door. Elaine screamed
and drew back. There stood her arch
enemy, the Clutching Hand himself
As he stepped forth she turned Wild
ly, to run-anywhere. But strong
arms seized her and forced her into
chair
She looked at the woman and the
minister. II was a plot
"A moment Clutching Hand looked
Elaine over Put the others out" he
ordered the other crook.
Now, my pretty dear began the
Clutching Hand as the lock turned In
the vestry door, we shall be joined
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-06-14
SYNOPSIS.

The New York police are mystifed by
a series of murders and other crimes. The
principal clue TO the criminal is the warn
Ing letter which is sent the victims.
signed with "clutching hand" The lat
est victim OF the mysterious assassin Is
Taylor Dodge. the insurance president
His daughter, Elaine, employs Craig
Kennedy, tho famous scientific detective.
to try to unravel the mystery. What
Kennedy accomplishes is told by his
friend Jameson. newspaper man. En-
ragged at the determined effort which
Elaine and Craig Kennedy are making TO
put an end to his crimes, the Clutching
Hand, as this strange criminal is known,
resorts TO all sorts OF tn most diabolical
schemes to put Their out OF the way,
Each chapter OF tn. sto. =, tells of a new
plot against their live and of the way
the great detective uses all his skill TO
save this pretty girl and himself from
death
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-06-14

Tense With Horror; Il Was Elaine.
carefully. fearing it was a stall to get
me off my guard.
There were Kennedy and the other
crook. struggling, swaying back and
forth, between life and death.
There was nothing could do.
Kennedy was clinging to light.
ming rod ON the cross
II broke.
gasped as Craig reeled back But
he managed to catch hold of the rod
farther down and cling TO it
The crook began to exult daboli.
oally. Holding with both hands to the
cross he let himself out to his full
length and stamped on Kennedy's fin
gers, trying every way to diglodge him.
1t was all Kennedy could do to keep
his hold
] cried out in agony at the sight, for
he had dislodged one Of Craigs hands.
The other could not hold much longer.
He was about TO fall.
Just then | saw a face at the little
window opening out from the ladder
to the outside of the steeple--a wom-
ans face, tense with horror.
II was Elaine
Quickly hand followed, and in 1t
was revolver
Just as the crook was about to dis
lodge kennedy's other hand | saw a
flash and puff OF smoke. and u second
later heard a report-and another
and another.
Horrors!
The crook who had taken refuge
seemed to stagger back, wildly, taking
G couple of steps in the thin air.
Kennedy regained his hold.
With a sickening thud the body OF
the crook landed on the ground around
the corner of the church from me.
"Come-you!" ground out, cover
ing my own crook with the pistol and
If you attempt getaway I'll kill you,
tool"
lie followed, trembling, unnerved
We bent over the man. II seemed
that every bone in his body must be
broken. He groaned, and before |
could even attempt anything for him,
was dead
AS Kennedy let himself slowly and
painfully down the lightning rod,
Elaine seized him and, with all her
strength, pulled him through the win
dow
He was quite weak now from loss of
blood
rAre you--all right" she gasped, as
they reached the foot OF the ladder
in the belfry.
Craig looked down at his torn and
soiled clothes. Then, in spite of the
smarting pain of his wounds. he
smiled, "Yes-all right"
THANK Heaven,' she murmured fer
vently, trying to stanch the flow of
blood.
This time-it was you-saved mel"
he cried, "Elainel'
Involuntarily his arms sought hers
and he held jher moment, looking
deep into her wonderful eyes.
Then their faces came slowly to-
gether in their first kiss.
fTo BIZ CONTINUErA
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toward him, he waited, cold sweat
breaking out on his face.
Say he whined. you let me be-
II was Intellectual Kennedy, smil.
ing confidently. came closer still hold
ing the deadly little box. balanced be-
tween two fingers.
He took the crooks gun and dropped
II into his pocket
sSit down." ordered Craig.
Outside, the other six parleyed in
hoarse whispers. One raised a gun.
but the woman and the others re.
strained him and fed.
Take me to your masterl" dc.
manded Kennedy.
The crook remained silent.
Where Is ho?" repeated Craig,
Tell met
Still the man remained silent.
Craig looked the fellow over again.
Then. still with that confident smile,
he reached into his inside pocket and
drew forth the tube had seen him
place there.
NO matter how much you accuse
me-" added Craig casually. mo one
will ever take the word of crook
that reputable scientist like me
would do what am about TO do"
He had taken out his penknife and
opened g. Then he beckoned to me.
Bare his arm and hold his wrist,
Walter" he said.
Craig bent down with the knife and
the tube, then paused a moment and
turned to tube so that We could see IL.
On the label were the ominous
words:
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-02-19

On Thursday evening" Febru-
airy 18th, 1915, at the home OF
Mrs. C. A. Rushing, near Duty,
La, was the scene of a very
beautiful wedding, when Mrs.
Rushing gave her only daughter,
Miss Lula, in marriage to Mr..
A. j. Curry, Jr., of Duty.
Quite a number of friends and
relatives were present to witness
the ceremoney and to wish the
young couple Gods speed throu-
oh the journey of life together.
At 7::30 p. m. the bride dressed
in a beautiful and becoming
gown OF white SILK emDrQluery
net over white satin, entered
the spacious hall way from an
other room, leaning on the arm
of the groom and proceeded to
a small stand in the center OF
the hall, where the Rev. E. B.
Cottingham performed the cere-
mony that made them man and
wife. AS the last words fell
from the Rev. Cottingham's
lips, and the bride and groom
turned from the spot a ventable
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-02-19
Sheriff Sale

State of Louisiana-Parish of Caldwell,
Thirtieth District Court
Caldwell Bank VS. No. 23l, VIM T.
Braswell & Jas. R. Roy
By virtue of writ of Fl ia issued in
the above entitled and numbered suit
and to me dirtcted, have seized and
taken into my possession and will Of
fer for sale at public auction to the
last and highest bidder, at the prin-
cipal front door of the court house in
the town of Columbia, La, between
the hours prescribed by law for judic-
ial sales on
SATURDAY FEB, q, 1915
the following described property, towit:
The N w / of S w / W ! of n W /
and N Ell ofN WI Sec. 20 TIP ID N R
S E containing l62 acres of land, more
or less, together with all buildings and
improvements thereon. Seized as the
property of the defendant, James R..
Row, and will be sold to satisfy said
writ and all costs in the above entitled
and numbered cause.
Terms of sale, cash, with the bene-
fit of appraisement.
Sheriff, Caldwell Parish, La.
Columbia, La, January ID, 1915.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-02-19
Notice for Publication
United States Land Office Bator
Rouge, La, JAM, 16, 1915

United States Land Office Baton
Rouge, La, JAM, 16, 1915
Notice is hereby given that John w.
Clarkson, Assignee of VIM w. Martin
of Clarks, of Caldwell Parish, State of
Louisiana, has filed in this office his
application to Observation-Disclosures I'M
der the provision of Sections 1906 and
23O7 revised statutes of the United
States the following described land,
viz: N w / of Sc / of Sec 20 T Ii N
R E La. Mer.
Any and all persons claiming adver-
sely the lands described, or desiring to
object. because Of the mineral charac-
ter of the land, or for any other rea-
son, to the disposal to applicant, should
file their affidavits of protests in this
office, on or before the 25th day of
February, 1915.
E. b. GIANELLONI, Register.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-02-19
NOTICE
In the matter OF the Succession OF [
G. Pen

In the matter OF the Succession OF Z
c Pen
State of Louisiana-Parish of Caldwell
Goth District Court
Notice is hereby given that S B Pip
kin has filed notice in this Office, his pc
tition, praying to be appointed admin
istrator of the estate and succession OF
C C Pen, deceased
Now, therefore, unless opposition be
made thereto within ten days from the
date hereof, the said S B Pipkin will
be appointed and confirmed as admins
traitor of the said estate, upon taking
the oath and giving bond as required
by law
Witness the Hon George Wear,
Judge of said court on this the 10Th
day of February A D 1915
NIL MECOM,
Clerk 3Oth District Court
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-02-19
PLAN OF COLUMBIA WORK FOR' 1915
METHODIST CHURCH

Columbia Church--Preaching every lst
and 3rd Sundays, II a. and 1880 pm.
Prayer Meeting-Every Wednesday
evening at 1880 o'clock.
Epworth League Every Friday ev-
ening at 1880 o'clock,
Woman's Mission Society-lst and
Ord Wednesday in each month Sp; m.
Women's Prayer meeting. Every
Tuesday afternoon Sp. m.
Sunday School-Every Sunday at 10
a. m.
Business meeting of Board of Stew
ards Monday night after LIST, Sunday
in each month.
GRAYSON BOARD
Preaching every 4th Sunday at II
a. m. and 1880 p. m.
BEOUF RIVER CHURCH
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-02-19
NOTICE
Notice of Intention to Apply for En-
actment of Local Law

actment OF Local Law
Public notice is hereby given that it
is my intention to apply to the legisla.
ture of Louisiana at any future session
it may hold, either extra or regular
session, to pass an act authorizing and
appointing the School Board Of Cald.
we'll parish to liquidate the affairs of
the Pine Grove Academy and to insti-
tute suits to recover the property be-
longing to the said Pine Grove Acade-
nv at the time of its dissolution under
the terms of Act 1875 of 1860, an to
administer such property for the bene-
fit and interest Of the public schools of
Caldwell parish.
This notice is given and published &C
cording to article SO of the Constitu-
ton of Louisiana.
G. T. MARTIN,
President Board of Directors of Public
Schools, Caldwell Parish.
Columbia, La, 2-1-1915
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-02-19

Proposition to levy a ten
(lW mills special tax on all
property subject to taxation,
in District No. %, of the Par
ish of Caldwell, Louisiana, an
nually for a period of five (5)
years for the purpose of CIV
ing additional aid to public
schools in the said district.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-02-19

Peaching every I'd Sunday at II a.
m. and 1880 p. m.
Sunday School every Sunday at 1c
a, m.
Sunday School at Wooden Lake
(Richland PARISH every Sunday after
noon at 3 p. m.
RIVERTON CHURCH
Preaching every lst sunday after
noon at 3 p. m.
UNION CHURCH Near Holum P. o.
Preaching every 4th Sunday after
noon o'clock.
Preaching at Indian Mound every
9Th Sunday,
}. M. AFFORD, Pastor.