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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19

Fair weather was one Of the main
features at the Sunday school picnic
Of the ST Matthews church. held out
Roggs run yesterday afternoon. An
entertaining sport program was rem
dered and many OF the older people
took part Not only were the mem
bers Of the church present but many
other packed baskets and enjoyed
an ideal outing.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19
Arrived Homo.

Guard A. j.. Coleman. OF the prison
force arrived home last evening from
san Antonio, Texas. where ne went
last week TO bring back Harry O'Neil
alias Harry Franklin. who had violat-
ed his parole by leaving the state.
Mr.. Coleman was in the midst Of the
excitement caused by the Texas
Rangers and Mexican bandits near
san Antonio. He left Texas before
the great storm a few days ago.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19
Larae Crowd Attends

4 very large crowd attended the
fete at the corner OF Second
street and Ash avenue given By the
members OF the Lutheran League of
Lutheran church. last evening
Ice cream and cake were served and
quite a neat sum was realized from
the affair. which will go into the
church fund.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19

In many OF the Benwood business
windows photos OF the war ara dis
played daily and they attract a large
amount OF attention. Especially is
this true among the foreign element.
Daily they c~ongregate in large
crowd TO gaze upon the scene OF the
great conflict. Many are the IN
stances where a known c-ountenRnce
appears and many expressions OF de-
light are made.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19
May Have Labor pay Race.

The Moundsville Motorcycle cIuD
vii NEE this evening al their mead
quarters in the Basehoar residence
on Third street and all members are
urged To be present. The members
are talking OF having races AZ the
local race course on Labor Day. The
matter will be discussed az length
this evening and decided definitely.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19

his chickens a few nights ago. IL is
said hat night providers are thick in
the section Of Tamlinson avenue and
between Second and First street. and
II Is thought that they are after the
fowls. The local police are. however.
keeping a close lookout for he
thieves.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19
ManY chieken Ihieuea

The local police have within the
past few days received numerous
complaints regarding chicken thieves
operating In several sections OF the
city. Nicholas Walk. Of Northern
Jefferson avenu missed several OF
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19
MunlcinaI Nn4na

The city fremen have received
new smoke helmets and they will be
given n severe tryout within the next
few days before being accepted by
he committees II is said that the
helmets are OF the latest type and
that Bremen can work alongside OF
oxygen helmets while wearing these.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19
Picnic

The Ladies' OF the Maccabees' an
nual picnic will be held today in
Moundsville. The affair will be held
on the camp grounds and it is ex-
pected that quite a large number Will
be in attendance. The event Will be
In b nature OF an old fashioned
basket picnic. The local ladies' Will
leave this city at 10 a. m. for b
picnic grounds.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19
Attend Annual Picnic

a. q. u. W. Day al the Wheeling
PARK today will attract many OF the
people OF Benwood. From every side
remarks have been heard hat they
intend TO take the outing in. Many
contests OF strength and skill are
scheduled for the days program.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19
Chief in Camn-

Chief OF Police Luke Sauers is
spending his vacation In the Fishing
Camp at Powhattan and many are the
hsh stories that drift 10 Benwcod
from that camp. Mr.. Sauers will re.
turn h latter part OF this week.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19
10 stamplng Comnanv.

states Stamping Company. The
work however will not be completed
for about two months but will be
ready In time when cold weather ar
rives. The heat from the burning
furnaces will be pocketed into a large
conductor and used in drying the
ware and also In heating the build
ing. II will mean a great saving to
the plant I'm the future.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19

Alex Roach paid a forced visit TO
Squire Clayton Tuesday evening and
faced him on two charEes-drunk and
d~isorderly. Roach was arrested for
being too free with his profanity.
He was assessed 500 and costs in
each case.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
company Is making extensive repairs
az the Fourth street crossing. The
flooring has been removed and new
ues are being placed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19

While watching the X. OF p. parade
in this city last evening, j. NJ. Vernon
OF Sonora was robbed Of his Ford
switch key. and his watch. Three
suspects have been arrested. There
have been many ~robberies and cases
OF pocket picking since the encamp-
ment OF the color ed X. Of p. opened in
this city this week. many or the vic
Tins are members Of the order.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19

nothing authentic has been received
as yet. the proposed plan has been
what the citizens Of McMechcn have
Oten begging and pleading for fof
some time. At present McMechen
people have 10 take the H. q o.
trains az Benwood Junction which IA
quite announcement The local au
%thorities will not discuss H. but IL
is learned that the news comes from
The office at HaItimore
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19

Many new men have been placed al
work in the BenwoOd shops since the
first OF the week. The repair works
are working overtime repairing dam
aged cars that are placed in the
yards.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19
To Attend ~convention.

II. L Pedicord leaves Saturday
morning for Charleston where he Will
attend the annual convention OF the
West Virginia Grand lodge OF the
Knights OF Pythias held there next
week.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19

are confined In the city prison on
a charge Of having swindled him on
fake horse race last June. An attach
ment was issued for S419 and a watch
taken from the two men.
Richard Golden and William e.
Woodward OF Cleveland. were re-
leased on habeas corpus proceedings.
they having established their limo
cence of the part in the fraud which
Steele alleges vas perpetrated on him.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19
DsIeastss - satnrda1-

The d%olcrates from McMechcn for
me Grand Lodge convention OF the
Grand LOdEc convention of fb.
knights N Pythias viii leave satur.
cav Tor Charles Town. Vs. Va. where
fh" meefire is held thIr year
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19

IS large number Of NcWocher folks
tended tho sunday school picnic ~
lhe ST. Matthew Lutheran church
held out bosgs Run yesterday attire.
noon
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19

Deputy Sheriff c. II. Logsdon is at
work this week having his residence
on Jims Run repainted. Charles Schad
is having his property on Sixth street
.repainted.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19
New Corporations.

The Economy Engineering Co. vii
loughby. $4,000; w. r. Walkley.
The Economy Insurance Agency Co
Cleveland: ID. II. Tflden.
The Newark Fashion Co. Newark
$4,000; Charles Hirsch.
The Norris Realty Co. Cleveland
5 1000; s. J. Deutsch.
The Rathbun Carriage Co. Toledo
$4,000; w G. Rathbun.
The Stoker Development Co. Cin.
%cinnati. 10000: Ferdinand Chudooa
The Valcan Last Co. s7B.OO0 N
$l25 900. Portsmouth.
The Chamberlain Products co
Cleveland. $500: y. G. Chamberlain
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19
M'MECHBN

" vas learned here yesterday that
lhe u a % Railroad company b. con
fcwplatinr building O. station bod mis-
CITY in The near future Althourb
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19

While Mrs. Walter Reynolds was
canning tomatoes today. one OF the
cans exploded and heated sealing wax
striking her in the eyes burned TO
the eyeballs 50 severely that she may
lose her eyesight.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19
Enoaoe More Men

grain would have been lost and never
noticed until the grain was weighed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19

Contractor John J. Leach. OF this
city. is installing a new heat saving
device az the plant Of the United
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19

Robert s. Steele Of Washington. e..
r.. today filed a suit in the common
'ieas court to ecOve $7lO from w.
I. Leonard and Arthur Wheeless. who
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19

CLEVELAND-Balked by parental
objections 10 his suit for the hand of
a neighbOr girl, Elmer Boehm. 22
years old. shot and killed himself al
his home here this morning. Mem.
beers OF the family. hearing the shot.
rushed TO his room to find him dying
The young man was I'm charge OF "a
meat stand In the West Side CITY
market
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19

Three new members were added
oday o the faculty OF Otterbein Uni
|ersity at Westerville. They are Mrs.
Nellie Nobel. who will have charge
\ the domestic science courses;
Charles Fritz. who will teach public
~peaking. and G. o. Altman. who Will
bave charge OF the department OF
hetoric and composition. He has
Peen teaching at Yankton College.
Extensive improvements are being
nade at the university preparatory
. b opening OF the new school year.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19

Mrs. Julian Ann RAIDER. aged "a or
Ashville. died SUDDENLY today while on
a visit 10 relatives in this city.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19

ApIAl-Nno Legacy % Eol1v.H :
feature win Lois Marelifh
ducfiou with Lamora uInch. pafha cof0r
pictures ana n comedy.
NomorruWa HafurdnV-ghnuId a M1fh-
Neut featuring betty uannar.
MoLmeu. jean aofham and clair.
Whimey. IN Ereateat problem play 81
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19

DAfTON-County Prosecutor y G.
PATTERSON is 80 with potmainc poison.
ing which he contracted from "A bowl
OF soup
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19

FTNDLAY-Hancock county that
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19
FROM
OHIO
Iat.uigsnesr 1ars.u-

SgA1A - 40 a.
Insurance brokerage concerns or
gents are not recognized By the ONO
~ and the ncense Of any insurance
gent or agency doing business with
UGH a or agent will be re-
foked. according 10 a ruling rendered
|ere tonight By State Superintendent
aggart. The ruling was made In a
litter mailed 10 a Warren. Ohio. an
trance agency. which had sought IN
prmation on b subject.
II was pointed out by Insurance
nen that the ruling VIII In eject
rive from the state those engaged In
nsurance brokerage business. In
ome states. notably New York. In
urance brokers r recognized by
Nv.
superintendent Taggart also stated
his letter that all persons who soil
u or procure insurance In the state
bust be licensed not only by the
tate superintendent OF insurance but
lso by the company for which the
person solicits business. The law
ompelling all agents OF foreign an
urance companies TO secure licenses.
Fas passed In 1904. At the last SEES
bcp OF the legislature. the law was
mended making II apply also TO
gents Of Ohio companies.
The penalty for failure TO secure
license is a I'M of not more tnan
loo or imprisonment OF not more
han ak months or both.
At the hearing OF the Ohio coal
ate case before the public utilities
commission. yesterday. George b.
oakley of Columbus. for the miners.
old the commission the complaint
I'D been filed on the assurance thai
phio coal operators would produce the
alta affecting rates for their coal dis
bets but that 30 far, with the excep-
Ion OF the Sunday Creek Company,
he yhad not done so. He suggested
he commission FIX a date when opera
ors should file an intervening peti-
ion II they cared TO enter the case.
he miners. he added. had no funds
nth which TO employ experts.
Mr.. Oakley the suggested the
commission should make its own IN
estigation OF the freight rates
harged by the railroads for hauling
PHO coal. To this Chairman Walter
nire replied that even II Il were prop
r for the commission to do its own
INVESTIGATING. il did not have a dol
ar with which % do IL. The sugges-
Ion that the state emergency board
hight be appealed to was met with
he statement by the chairman that
he question OF freight rates had been
|efore the legislature and that moth.
ng had come OF IL.
Three new members were added
oday 10 the faculty OF Otterbein Uni.
ersity at Westerville. They are Mrs
kellie Nobel. who will have charge
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19

'EH -NANNN IfNNIMNnT " G.
Patterson is 800 with potmainc poison.
ing which he contracted from a bowl
OF soup
CLEVEAND-Mrs Annie hsnet
aged 40. was run down bv a motor
truck and died OF her injuries
CLEVELAND-Mrs Alice Nsuoy
and two NJ her children wore flf.r.
burned when Mrs Ma1ov'e Gown
caught fire from q coal Iaup utu.
she was attending one Of the children
who was Co.,
MT STERLING - Frank Miller
aged 90 who was injured Boo tho DO A.
o. wreck at Orient. died yesterday In
o hospital. making The seventh deatb
due 20 the wreck
JACKSONVILLE -Rpturnirr hmm.
Unexpectedly. Cal Reuter-. AGED q. rr
engineer. found or uiohrl aq,5 FL
Do HE home tfe guest OF hIe vito 10 f.
alleged. and shot and Killed him ROM.
or notified The %auth0rifisr and was a.
rested
LONDON-Gor Willis Senator
Harding ConErassman rr.. and
others RI prominence spoke at a tt.
farmers rally here yesterday
SHAWNEE-A wild cat VOL
drilled in here which produced Il.
barrels Do hraf 20 hours
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-19

CLEVEIAND-Mrs Annie ChsBek
aged 40. was run down by "a motto.
Truck N died Of her injuries
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-15
PLAZA

Sweet Alyssum,'' one of the strong est moral plays ever conceived and based upon a, theme that will live long in the memories of all those who see, has been booked at the Plaza for the. first half of the week. Tyrone Power, Anerica2S most distin nguished actor, whose commanding presence and ex- pression of great emotions by the sim gle lifting of an eyeIash, have en- cleared him to theatregoers the world over, has the leading male role in the piece kathlyn Williams as an erring wife whose indiscretions with the 4emE ployer of her husband lead to her own suicide and her lovers accidental death, will further endear herself to the thousands who are already ac- quainted with her winsome charm. Edith Johnson is Sweet A1yssurn' 7, the daughter on whom the wronged rather 1avishes his affections, and she seems born to the part.< The story tells with vivid eforcefuIness the pen atty demanded as an atonement for a Woman's sin of unchastity.
 The Famous Kerviue Family. esThe Trick Billiardists,'' in one of the most delightful and unique novelties :n the world of variety, top the vaudeville end of the program. That they will score successfully is a foregone con clusion since the act is one of the most popular upon the American stage.
 Whitney's Operatic Dolls, a quartet or dainty young stars in a, high class singing revue that offers something strikingly original for the delectatfon of, music lovers, will occupy an fmpor- tant spot.
 Ash & Young, a pair of clever come dians with a line of songs and chatter that should win them instant favor. have wired Acknowledgements of their booking and will be on hand bright and early.A
 Ryan & Ryan have a classy slzit upon which to base their claim for recognition when they appear here the first half of the week
 To the Death a vitagraph dra- natic episode with a punch in every scene, and an Essanay comedy l movie are to be shown
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-15
AmuSementS
I'OLT'S

Nine tons of iron, steel and glass arrived by special express cars at the local depot at an early hour Sunday morning addressed to Captain Louis SorCho whose famous diving and sub marine act will appear at the Poli theatre on Main street, Monday, Tues day and Wednesday. Eleven hours were required to set in place the massive boiler plates, three inch sheets of glass and to swing the big battle ships and submarine models into TO- 900 gallons of water issued by the Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. under the direction of the building departm ent.
 Captain Sorcho. the greatest diving expert in the world, the man who raised the bodies of all the dead sail Ors from the Maine in Havana harbor and who has. the greatest record of any living diver, took personal charge Of arranging the exhibit.
 In his great act week he plans to introduce several novelties not before. seen. which have been made possible by the cooperation of his friend, Simon Lake of Bridgeport. This novelty will include miniature work ing submarine made last summer at Milford, Conn.,, 10 feet in length which sinks before the audience, fires a submarineb torpedo of the White head type, slightly charged and suf- ftcient in force to show how the Lusi-z tania was sunk. Upon. rising auto maticalIy to the surface the submarine will also discharge a forward rapid fire gun of the sub-type with accuracy at the sinking vessel. This novelty tried out before many newspaper men at private performance Sunday night, is said to be most astounding.
 Captain Sorcho will also show w the bodies of drawned. excursi onists were taken from the Eastland horror and the U. $. Battleship Maine in Havana harbor.
 Captain Sorcho will not be alone in his appearance at Po1i's for an un- usual bill of comedy, musical effort and dramatic appearance has been added with a five part special photo drama featuring VaIi Va11i, that charming and talented actress, who is already we'll known to Bridgeport photo-play fans. Her vehicle for Pays a romance teeming with real ism and thrilling incident
 Other vaudeville acts especially ar ranged for by Manager Poi are Jim and Betty Morgan in their expressive and artistic musical offering; Howard kibbe1 and Herbert, three men whose antics in dance and song is exclu-- sivelyA original; Thomas Jackson & Go. in the one-act farce, "A Letter From Home,'' and Jeanette Chi1ds, specially booked from New York that her now in Bridgeport before her contracted begins.
 The Mareeno Sisters in their sensa- tiona1ly different act is also included. The Biograph and Kalem first run re- leases are used to open and close the performance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-15
LYRIC

It is quite an apparent fact that the historic Fall River line nor across the Big Pond'' liner honey moon trips do not hold entire sway with the newlyweds, as that bound less three-act comedy furore, lover Night has it's principal scene of ac- ton along the American Rhine, aboard the steamer FtHenrick- Hud- son. the other two -.cts transpiring in the Rip Van WinkIe'' inn, in the Catskil1s. In this brilliant three act comic mixup, which issto be presented at the Lyric theatre throughout the week, by Cecil Sponer and her com pany of tried and never found want ing'' players, there is sufficient comedy material possessed to supply the re- quirements of fully a half dozen rnou- errly written and constructed plays of a similar nature. 'tOver Night is not only a great big comedy hit, but it is and simple and simply pure fun throughout it's three laughter com polling acts. In the cast there will be several new names included among which will be that of Edna May Spooner, who has been again engaged for another special week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-15
EMPIRE

.Jaoed motion picture capacities will f1nq the spice that re-awakens the en- Joyment of saYory morsels in The Mummy and! the Humming-bfrd. the film adaptation of Isaac Henderson s play in which, the Famous Players present the celebrated E,rohnan star Cnaries Cherry, who makes his screen debut at the Empire theatre today and tomorrow, in this latest Para mount masterpiece
 ''The Mummy and the Running Bird. " recounts, the tragedy of a neg lected wife who seeks amusement in the company of an unscrupulous Italian novelist whose only object is to make love to, her and win her away from her trusting husband
 The re-awakening of the unsus- pecting husband the revenge which a former victim of the wiley schemer Wrea11s, and the saving of the inno- cent woman are frought with thrills and dramatic suspense in abundance
 It is the sort of production which cannot but impress an audience who enjoy and appreciate finished acting
 The photoplay, direction and set tings through this masterpiece are of the highest order and every photo play enthusiast knows that the pro- auctions staged and sent out by the Famous Players Company are of the highest order only.
 Other select features will also be shown in conjunction with this fea- turo.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-15
DIR. J. J. MYERS HEADS PSI OMEGA FRATERNITY

Dr. J J. Myers of this city was elected grand master Of the Connecti- cut Alumni chapter of the Psi Omega fraternity at the annual banquet held last Thursday evening in the Union League club rooms at New Haven Thirty LlnI members attended pr. A. E.. Slater of New Haven, who was the retrlng grand master, acted as toast master.
 The officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: Grand mas ter' Dr. J. J. Myers, of Bridgeport Jun1or master, Dr. c. J. Reiman, of Anson1a;t secretary and treasurer, Dr S.s L. Beckwith E1we1l, of Hartford; executive committee, Dr. C.. E. I.oftus or CT Aer1deni Dr.. F. J.. Ragan of West Haven, and Dr. V. D. Motto of Hart ford.
 Alter the banquet some of the men at the head Of the fraternity spoke on the needs of dental legislation in Con nectfcut and letters were read from brothers out of the state bemoanire the lack of adequate laws for the pro lection of the public from unfair and unscrupuIous dentists
 The chapter plans to hold a sDecta1 meeting at an early date in one of the large cities of the state and to bring before the proper authorities inc pressing needs of slIchI laws.
 Outings have been planned for inc winter and spring and pr. Myers ex- poets to have a large attendance al these gatherings