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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-05
EIGHTH WARD SLAYER WILL BE
COMMITTED TO STATE HOS
PiTAL WEDNESDAY
Must Return To Criminal Court
Stand Trial On Murder charge
# Reason Is Reqained

That Henry Able. Fightd ward man
under Indictment on d charge 81 Wite
murder, is insane now, bur that he was
sane at the time he committed tue
deed the last week OF May. 1915. Is
rne finding of the jury before which
an Investigation Of Ahte.S mental con,
Giiion was conducted in Criminal
court last week.
The verriic, was agreed upon Last
evening, shortly before five o'clock,
the evening adjournment hour in Grim
NAL court.
AS a result OF the juTy's finding.
I7:dse Alan II Robinson will commit
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-05
MEDICAL SOCIETY MEETS,

The regular meeting Of the Ohio
County Medical society will be held
in the First Branch Council chamber
Friday evening. DR.. White. 4 prpmI-
nent Washington q. c. physician,
will address the doctors
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-05
ICE CREAM MAKERS
VIII Open Their Annual Convention
For Two Lays at Charleston
This Morning.

John W. Kioss, of the South Side.
loft last night for Charleston. and S.
". Blake, Charles Holloway and Earl
Green will leave this morning for The
capital city where the annual con,
vention OF the Ice Cream Manutac,
;urers Association Of West Virginia
will be opened this morning and he
continued until Wednesday evening
when the meeting will be brought ia
close with a banquet
Mr. KloSs stated last night that the
object nf the meeting WAS Ia discuss
in general ali mattnrs periainin. IT,
their business He said these mcrt-
ings have proven very successful III
the past and that much interest is
being manifested in this convention
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-05

France after ihe war must rebuild
= 600 ruined JnWnS.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-05

and Assistant Prosecutor F. A. O'Brien
conducted The Investigation of Able's
mental condition before the jury Al
torneyS Pat McGin1oy and G. i. Smith
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-05
WHEELING MAY LAND
Big NITRATE PLANT
TO BID FOR GOVERNMENT FAC.
TORY TO COST TWENTY MIL.
LION DOLLARS.
Genera Manager OF Commercial AS
soc!ation Leaves Today for Wash
inQton to Offer Data


Wheeling district may land the
twenty million dollar nitrate plant
10 he erected by the government soon
General Manager Charles NJ. Kctchum
of The Wheeling Commercial aSsocia-
lion. will leave today for Washington
10 attend Tho National Rivers and
HarborS congress and while there
viii confer with The war depart mcnt
committee in bidding for tho plant.
The specifications call for The hydro
electric power. but an effort viii he
made by Mr.. Kricilum 10 bring power
10 bear 10 chang" The specified ions
that electrical power may be used.
II" will present bids showing that the
American Gas and Electric cnmpany'S
plant. now building in Beech Bottom
can supply abundance Of power ar an
unusually cheap rate Mr. kCtrhum
will also present maps and plans
showing The many desirable sites in
this section Of The Ohio Valley for
the plant aud The advantages offered
in many other WAYS over other hid.
lrrs
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-05
Oldham Jury Commissioner

Judge Alan II. Robinson. in Crimi
nal Court yesterday. appointed Geo.
N. Oldham. rinrk of the board Of
county commissioners, 10 he one Of The
jury commissioners Of the Crimianl
Court. He succeeds Charles r.
Corp, whose term has expired.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-05
ORGANIZE GYM GLASS.

Tho Young ladies Of the Columbia
club arc organizing 4 gym class and
are now conducting Il campaign for
100 members. The committee in
charge is composed Of: Misses lsa-
belle Taylor. Catherine Rrinknyer,
Elizabeth Selvcy. Margaret Pilverseck,
Theresa Hammer. Elizabeth Bremen,
Mary Schneider. Margaret Enelilnger,
Carrie Renner, Frances Wclty,. Helen
BREEDING, Josephine Welr, Loretta
Rlockinger Cecilia Pekari, Frances
Pekari and Magdaline Schneider.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-05
p. Il. c. TO ELECT TONIGHT.
West virginia Circle No. .ni

West Virginia Circle No 2.i, Pro-
tncted Home Circle, will have mos;
I'm Important meeting in their hall, cor
ner Twelfth and Chapline streets
Tuesday evening. Tho election ct of
flcers will be held and larg" class
nf pe1 members will hr initiated
The new degree team. under Captain
George u. thinner. assisted by Miss
Ada Hnnneu. is doing Very fine work
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-05
NO COUNCIL THIS WEEK,

No session Of city council will he
held this week. Following the failure
to secure a quorum in the Second
branch last Tuesday evening. Mayor
H. T.. Kirk decided not 70 call SEES
sion before the regular meeting. Tues.
Gay eveninc, IlnC. II.
The Republican journal., 1916-02-10
GOOD RECORD OF A WINTERPORT I
MAN.

A former Winterport man has achieved dis
tinction in Massachusetts police circles, Edward
E. Smith, who was born in that town, Jan. 20,
1855. being retired on pension Saturday,
Feb. s, because of disability by the Lynn,
Mass, municipal council after continuous SER
vice with the police department from JAN TO-
1858. during which time he was never repri-
N anded by his superiors. He was at one time
member of the Massachusetts militia and
served as a sergeant in Co. L., and later as
color sergeant of the Eighth regiment When
he Joined the force he was powerful athletic
young man with more than local reputation
as wrestler. He moved around with surpris-
ing speed. going SO fast that his walk ap-
preached a run and it used to be said of him
that he could try doors faster than any mem
Der of the force. Mrs. Emma Curtis of Or
rington is sister of Mr.. Smith.
The Republican journal., 1916-02-10
THE AIR RAIDS ON ENGLAND.

LONDON, FEB. 3d. The removal by the Gov
ernment of most of the restrictions on the
publication of news about the air raids has re-
leased a flood of accounts of the latest visit of
the raiders. part of Staffordshire was the
only place in which much material damage
was done. The towns in this district were
fully lighted when the Zeppelins approached
and the light appears to have been of consid-
cradle use to the visitors. before the electricity
could be shut off. The deaths and injuries in
this district were in many cases attended by
narrowing circumstances. as, for instance, the
killing of the woman missionary with Bible
in her hand. of baby IN it's mothers arms as
she was nursing it, of whole family as it sat
around the fireplace, as also the decapitation
Of workman and the cutting off of a wom-
ans legs in the street while she stood watch
ing the airship. Workmen's houses were
blown to atoms. churches were destroyed,
buildings were unroofed.
The Republican journal., 1916-02-10
NEWS OF THE ORANGES.
tomorrow, Friday,wi the program arranged
for last week.

Seaside Grange will hold its regular meeting
tomorrow, Friday with the program arranged
for last week
State Dairy Instructor J. H. Blanchard will
address meeting of North Waldo Pomona
Grange in Jackson today, Feb. 10th
At the regular meeting of Morning Light
Grange. Monroe, Saturday evening, Feb. 5th, a
short program was presented including a
number of readings and the discussion on
Preparedness" The Lecturers Conference.
at Augusta was reported by the lecturer. Feb
18th Lincoln program will be given and cake
and coffee will be served. Children will be ad-
mitted during the lecturers hour.
That the grange and the church almost al
State Master Charles S. Stetson of Greene
Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 2nd, at the annual
conference of Pomona and subordinate grange
lecturers held in City Hall, Augusta. About
400 were present. State Master w. ]. Thomp-
son of China urged the lecturers to awaken
the dormant energies of the oranges. mes
sage from the National grange was brought by
Mr.. Stetson, chairman of the executive COM
mittee of the National grange, while definite
lines of study for lectures were pointed out by
Dean Leon S. Merrill of the State College of
Agriculture. The meeting continued through
Thursday with W. I. Gupti, Commissioner of
Agriculture and leading grange workers OF the
State having part in the program.
Burnham Grange Burnham, has adopted the
following resolutions OF respect:
Whereas, it has pleased our Heavenly Father
in His infinite wisdom to remove. from Burnham
grange, No. 500, sister Sarah Delilah Perkins,
a charter member of this grange; therefore, be
Resolved, That Burnham grange has lost a
valued and honored member, one who was ever
faithful in attendance, and her presence will be
missed and her memory cherished
Resolved, That the sympathy OF, the members
of this grange be extended to the bereaved
family in their great loss
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions
be sent to the family of the deceased and a
copy placed on our records
Resolved, That our charter be draped in
mourning for 80 days out of respect to the
deceased.
Maude E. Mudgett. Ethel M. Allen, Augusta
Hunt committee on resolutions.
Granite Grange. North Searsport, has adopt
ed the following resolutions of respect:
Whereas. God in His infinite wisdom has
again entered our order and taken from US
our beloved sister. Mrs. Charles Gilhey; there
fore. be it
Resolved, That in the death of Sister Gilkey
Granite Grange has lost one of its most es-
teemed members.
Resolved. That the Grange deeply sympa-
thizes with the bereaved husband and son, and
while we know how feeble and inadequate our
ministrations of consolation must appear to
them in their great grief, we would earnestly
point to One abundant!y able to console and
comfort them
Resolved, That our charter be draped for
thirty days, and that a copy of these resolu-
tions be placed on our records and a copy be
sent to the sorrowing family and also to the
papers for publication.
SUSIE E. CARTER, Committee
CARRIE B. SPAULDING, on
AUGUSTA STEVENS, Resolutions
The Republican journal., 1916-02-10
SWANVILLE CENTER.

's E. A. Robertson is copvalescirg from
gug
'qes Robertson of Frankfort visited rela-
IN town last week.
" and Mrs. David Moody and Mrs Albert
Wy are i'll with the grip.
'0nzo Damn is threatened with pneumon-
oF Iapley is the attending physician.
u and Mrs. John Palmer of Monroe were
Uey guests of her sister, Mrs. E. A, Rob-
0
U.s. Caroline Marr and Flora Littlefield
y guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Grant
day.
pe friends of Mrs. Fred Stinson are sorry
'sfn of her illness and hope for a speedy
Very
{ and Mrs. Edward Walker ill hold their
uhe reception Friday evening. Feb. 11th,
"e home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
J. .harles Riley. All are cordially invited.
The Republican journal., 1916-02-10

o..-.hes Obituary.. City Gov
arnment Congress Tor frepsreu ~.
as 81 n,'' The Food Fair. News OF tne
ness, o1.s'e,ss' The Air Raid on Enelsno- @
e1rspgeS, 55gsanal Good Record OF a VIM
terport Man o. ,.
ma,nories OF Southern Cities. Kem'- s
NJ i,,ces sii,u, Of Western Travels. .Sires
SoTs. ~, Pith and Point
.,. Model Frocks and Wraps. Rev.
Me-" pIair Talks to Westbrook Sem
- a Students, 1916 Thrift Year. :.
lnsi4 4srence s, Books at State Library.
,, Ns1e Des,hs. Winterport Board OF
6ecen , The Late Col Alden ]. Bleth-
IrSos Highway Patrol. Story of the
r15;,orials. A Poem by Mrs. Higgin-
1u''' Washington Whisperings. In
son s.n,,ory of Henry E. Greeley. Ban
VT AZ Rates Alumni. East Belfast.
The News of Belfast.
The Mirror (poeml letters from
Plor,da Tribute to a Maine Poet.
IVA transfers in Real Estate. -. The
.,a Hon. Crosby Fowler. Getting
Acquainted.
Abeo Castue Was a British Fort. e.
u,rtp-ing Poultry Bright Briefs.
s.-.. ,rt stockton Springs. Ship
-. The Belfast Price Current.
Married. Died
The Republican journal., 1916-02-10
Hills Of Belfast. aged II months, weight 30

hills OF Belfast, aged II months, weight q
pounds and ounces.
Olive Estelle. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J.
A. McMahan of Belfast, five months old
weight. IA pounds.
Harvard Dwinal, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Har
ward Salisbury of Belfast aged 4 months
weight, 16 pounds and ounces.
John Scott, son of DIR. and Mrs. John b
Darling of Belfast. aged III months, weight
30 pounds and 8 ounces.
Other entries were:
Herbert Hilton Young of Belfast.
Marian Frances lockwood of Belfast.
Jennie Marie Pilley of Belfast.
Doris Lillian McMahan of Belfast.
Lloyd Ivan Jackson of Belfast.
Irene Verna Berry of Belfast.
The dolls congress was also held in tn,
booth Of the Central Maine Power Co., ant
there were a large number of dolls and dol
mothers in evidence. The parade was started
from the stage and went several times arounC
the center booths. The children were all pre-
sented with cups and saucers as souvenirs Of
the event, and prizes were awarded as follows
For best dressed doll, Miss Isabel Coombs.
For largest doll, Miss George Whitehead.
For most attractive doll, Miss Helen
Vinsl.
For smallest doll, one inch long, Misse,
Ruth White and Eleanor Fowler.
Friday evening the dance was a leap veal
affair, the ladies returning the courtesies o.
the previous evenings, and was much enjoyed
particularly by the younger set.
Arthur N Johnson sang two solos and wal
heartily encored.
Saturday was Grange day and brought il
more people from out of the city than any
preceding day. The prize, framed picture
awarded the Grange registering the larges
number of members in proportion to their en-
tire membership,went to Riverside Grange O.
Poor's Mills with % present out of a member
ship of 60. Equity of Belfast was second
with 10 present out of 65 members. Othe
Oranges registering were Seaside of Belfas
and Tranquility of Lincolnville.
A large crowd was in attendance in tn,
evening for confetti night, including man!
school children and young people from Sears
port and other nearby towns. 1t was the pref
tiest fight of the four years. everyone taking
what came their waywith the best of gr ce ant
retaliating in kind. The hand by request re
peated the overture given at the Band Min
strels and it was received with rounds of ap
plause. Arthur N. johnson sang by reques
and Morris L. Slugg spoke of the depleted
condition of the bands treasury and made
strong appeal for all to help our band. c.
Pratt of the Teddy bear booth offered to giv'
20 per cent of his evenings receipts to th'
band and presented them with $40.
The total attenda nee during the week fel
short of the 1915 fair, but exceeded that o
1914.
The Republican journal., 1916-02-10

Nathan Foster Houston died at a. m Feb.
long illness. death resulting from arteria
sclcrosis. He was born in Belfast, Oct. 20,
1929. son of the late Joseph. End. and Susan
Foster Houston and was the great grandson of
John Mitchell, the first settler in Belfast His
father was born on the Houston farm in what
is now Searsport, in the house given to their
grandmother. Hannah Mitchell. by her father,
John Mitchell. and built on one of the first
division lots he drew. His mother belonged to
the Foster family of Lexington, Mass, and
some of her ancestors are buried under the
The Republican journal., 1916-02-10
Maine Is Growing.

The increase in the number Of polls reported
by the town and city assessors to the State
Board of Assessors indicates that steady and
healthy growth in Names population is going
on. The number of polls since April l, 1915,
has increased. according to these reports, ,472.
net increase of 1881 is shown by the tabu-
lated reports of the cities and Hon. B. G. Nc
Intire, chairman of the Jboard. thinks the pro-
portion of gain in the cities will hold good in
the towns. Four cities only show decrease:
Auburn. 600; Ellsworth. 10; Belfast, 62; Bath,
119. Total gain. 27Sl; total loss. 800; net gain.
1913.
The Republican journal., 1916-02-10

IN BOARD OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS.
Petitions were received from Thomas P.
Leaman ct al, and Charles M. Hall, both of
East Belfast, for licenses to build and maintain
fish weirs on their shores. City Clerk Carleton
Doak was instructed to advertise according to
the ordinance in the case.
Warrants were issued for the regular city
election to be held March 13. 1916.
The matter in regard to insurance under the
workmen's compensation act for the city's en-
ployees was left with the mayor and city solci-
tor for investigation.
Adjourned.
The Republican journal., 1916-02-10
CONGRESS FOR PREPAREDNESS
Party Lines Ignored for the Good of the
Nation.

WASHINGTON. Feb. T. Speaker Clark and
Republican Leader Mann fought side by side
in the House today for national defense. With
party lines obliterated most of the members
followed their leaders and two navy measures
passed without dissenting vote. One. to
provide for adding 800 midshipmen to the
entering class at Annapolis next July. passed
173 to c, and the other, to equip navy yards for
constructing battleships numbers 43 and a.
passed without roll call All of the Maine
delegation, Democrats and Republicans, will
support the Presidents preparedness bills.
Indeed there is virtually no dissent from any
of New England. unless it be that some Re-
publicans favor even stronger program than
the President has proposed.
The Republican journal., 1916-02-10
IN BOARD OF ALDERMEN.


City Marshal George W. Frisbee reported
two arrests for intoxication; two persons con-
veyed to the Bangor Insane Hospital. and Is
nights lodgings furnished. The report was
accepted.
Stephen S, L. Shute reported five still fire
alarms, as follows: Jan Sd. fire in Elizabeth
Knowlton block, Main street; Jan IL, chimney
fire at "a Union street, and tar kettle boiled
over in front of the Eaton block; Jan 18th, fire
in chimney of F. H Roberts house at-aead of
Tide; Jan. 18th, chimney fire in Ha.cil Colts
house, corner of Cross and Spring streets. No
damage in first four and in last only slight
The report was accepted.
The following orders were read and passed
in concurrence:
That street light be placed on Water street
on light pole already erected and occupied
by private light and maintained by M. r
Knowlton.
That the Mayor be authorized to draw an
order on the city treasurer payable to Russell
Y. Carter for $3.50 90 in part payment for re-
moval of brown tail moth nests.
That the City Clerk spread upon the city's
records transcript of the Trial Balance as of
March l, 1915, as reported at the close of the
previous administration, and also transcript
of the same Trial Balance after the changes
made and orders passed in accordance with the
recommendations of the finance committee.
That the city treasurer, C. J. Pattee, be au-
thorized to borrow 5000 and issue the city,
note in anticipation of 1915 taxes and other
collections due the city.
That the city treasurer. C. J. Pattee, be au-
thoriZed and requested to charge the contin-
gent account and credit to the account of Ed
ward Sibiey, collector, $780, the amount
allowed against taxes for 1915, for special
water service furnished the city in accordance
with the contract.
That the city treasurer, c. j. Pattee, be au-
thorized to credit to the account of stone and
tarvia the sum of $3l2 70 and charge to the
assets and liabilities account in further adjust
ment Of the city's trial balance as of March l,
1915, to conform to the inventory of the actual
amount of the material then on hand, the
amount of material heinp as follows.
The Republican journal., 1916-02-10
City Government.

The regular meeting Of the City Govern.
ment was held Monday evening with Mayor
Charles R. Coombs presiding.
ROLL OF ACCOUNTS.
The following accounts were read, approved
The Republican journal., 1916-02-10

That the city treasurer, c. J. Pattee, be au-
thorized to forward to the Belfast Water Co. a
check for $2,727.25 in full allotment of all de-
mands of said company against the city of
Belfast up to Dec. l, 1915. in accordance with
the decree of the court in the allotment of
said claims and to charge the same to the ac-
count of the Belfast Water Co. 1t was further
ordered that the treasurer forward checks for
$3.50 each to Justices Savage, Cornish and
King.
The Republican journal., 1916-02-10
IN BOARD OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS

Respectfully submitted,
CD. PATTEE, City Treasurer.
The Republican journal., 1916-02-10

At special meeting of the Penobscot Bar,
held in the library of the courthouse in Ban
gor Monday noon. John R. Mason, Esq, pre-
siding and Charles H. Reid, Esq, acting as
secretary pro TEN, it was voted that the Bar
attend in body the services at the residence
on Fifth street at $50 p. m. Tuesday. A COM
mittee of four was appointed as honorary
bearers and to accompany the remains to Bel
fast, the committee being Torrance B. Towle,
Henry W. Mayo. Willis Y Patch and Albert L.
Blanchard. A committee of three, John r,
Mason, Matthew Laughlin and Henry W. Mayo
was appointed to submit resolutions on tn.
death of Mr.. Thompson, at the next session of
the Law Court, in behalf of the Penobscot
Bar.
Rev. Alva r. Scott fficiated at the services
in Bangor Tuesday afternoon, the Bar attend
ing in body. The Bangor municipal court
closed at o'clock in the forenoon because of
the services. The Supreme Court, Justice
Cornish presiding, was in recess during the
service. There were many beautiful floral
tributes.
The Republican journal., 1916-02-10

Oscar A.Thompson.a "a veteran of the civil war
died on. Wednesday, Feb. End, at his residence.
7l44 Emerald avenue, Chicago. He was 50
years old and was born in Frankfort Me. He
came to Chicago in 1882 and for many years
was engaged in manufacturing printing wheels
and rubber stamps He is survived by his
widow, Lizzie M, son, Charles Henry, and
three daughters. Mrs. Alex T. Squier, Mrs. J.
F. Walsh, and Mrs. J. N. Church.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-04-28
Troy

Mrs. Rose Diamond expects tc
move away in the near future.
Ray Bonine we understand is tc
live in her house. Mrs. Diamond
expects to visit among friends and
relatives for some time.
The band concert by the Stock.
holm band Tuesday was not very
we'll attended owing to the poo,
weather and busy season. We are
sorry We could not give the Stock.
holm boys a better crowd.
O. p. johnson spent Monday in
Troy in the interest Of his campaign
Excavation has been made for the
basement for Mr.. Ryan's new store.
Grange was held Friday night.
Two new members were initiated
Mr.. Reinmuth and Miss Nelma
Ford.
A splendid Easter program was
given Sunday morning and a large
congregation attended
Mrs. Bartholomo, the new minis
ter. conducted services both morn
ing and evening Sunday. She is
a very capable woman and the com
munit is to be congratulated on OBJ
tanning her services for a time at
least.
Ladies aid met with Mrs. Hask-
ms Thursday. Owing to Indictment
weather not very many attended
A lady preacher, a lady agent,
guess Troy is some ladies town
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-04-28
Corona

Mrs. Benting is very sick at this
writing.
James Hill, the drayman, made
a trip to Hartford Beach Sunday
with a big load of groceries for
the new proprietors Moore & Evans.
Mrs. Schmitson was a Wilmo,
caller between trains Thurday.
Geo. Clark has erected a new
garage back of the Corona STATE
bank, where he has on display the
New Elcar Auto, which is attract.
ing lots Of attention.
Carl Maynard was transacting
business at Wilmot Saturdy.
Mrs. Belle Jennings accompanied
her son Clark, who vas on his way
TO Aberdeen, to Milbank Monday.