The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-02

Several hundred persons paruci-
pated in the flag raising exercises and
dedication OF the new home Of the
Loyeland volunteer hremen at War
wood last night. and they were treated
10 an excellent musical program rem
dered BY the Boys band of the city
and several interesting addresses de
liyered BY members OF the IRE depart
ment and candidates for various cOun-
~ u state Offices.
The meeting was called TO order
by President Albert Lash. lie intro
duCed Rev. J.. J. Marston. pastor OF
the Warwood Methodist church. and
be delivered the invocation. After the
prayer. the band played The Ameri-
can STANDARD. n during the music
the stars and stripes were raised upon
the flag pole by Mr. Lash.
W. S. csrlin Talks.
W. :. Cariin. a former resident OF
WarwOOd and a member of the Volun-
teers. was the first speaker. lie told
of the many difficulties the committee
had in getting their IRE department
started. giving a history of the work
already accomplished. Squire :. L.
Christian. reporter for the Register.
was the next speaker. lie touched
upO h great work accomplished by
the volunteers and asked that every
citizen would lend his support TO the
upkeep of the department.
Mr.. Sehultze Speaks.
Charles +. Schultze Mas the next
speaker and he told OF the rapid
growth of Warwood and said the ~
census would show that II was the
second city in Ohio county. lie said
the city Was becoming more up-to-date
all the time. due TO the united efforts
OF all the cities. lie told that the
progress of the fire department showed
the progress OF the city and that in the
near future he expected greater devel-
opments. You all know our slogan;
watch US grow"
Mr.. Lash Talks.
Albert Lash. who is one OF the most
sincere workers for the welfare OF the
city and the FIRE department, ave a
short talk on how hard work and
untiring efforts OF the volunteers had
made possible the three hose houSSes
in the city" A. chairman he next in
PRODUCED Hon. Julian G. Hearne. Re
publican candidate tor congress.
Greater War~ooo."
Mr.. Hearne spoke briefly. lie con
graduated the citiZenS for the Won
derful things they have done IN the
last ten years toward the building up
Of their city and encouraged them in
their efforts. He said: we are look
ing forward TO a Greater Wheeling
or "A greater MarwOou but which
ever IL shall be I wish you God speed.
The audience shouted, 1t will be a
Created WarwOod.
7. W. Fleming.
Hon. r. ". Fleming. also q Republi-
can candidate for Congress, text took
the platform. lie said he had very
deep interest In West Virginia as this
is his native state. lie continued Il
am pleased to see such a beautiful city
a. YOU have here n ] am proud of
the good homes. the good schools and
good churches that you have as
they tend 10 make the better class OF
citizens"
Mayor Kindelberser.
Mayor kindelberger was the last
speaker He said. W have go
homes here and they get their FIRE
protection from about go ~voluntee.
hremen.' He spoke upon the progress
OF the city during the past several
years and said 10 won't be long until
We nave a "great,r-Warwood. Every
Trims We are getting here is the best
and our fire department should he
the best. and We are trying To attain
this end. he said
Many Candidates Present.
Many candidates from Ohio ount,
were present at the meeting, inciuds
lns James 7. Altmeyer. VIM. Stecn.
J g. Hearne. 7. w. Fleming. Henry
'' ~. = Desc isillfI olA
Campbell Richards. VIM. Hankey.
Fred \. Briukman. Howard Hastings.
campbell henderson. LATE Graner and
Ambrose Hah.g.
The flag Vas presented 10 the hre.
men by J G. Williams. "a member of
tounGil and proprietor OF the Wheel
Ius l'uI q Awning company. The
committee consisted of N4vor
Nlnd'ihe'Eer. Boyd Hilton and Alber,
Hi" campaign for the United
SIHi'7 senate was launched In West
Is,tld Tor e West Nirriuian and
nA West NlrElnlauS. through and by
consent or The candidate himself
when o. was lorCibly impressed upon
uiin mat his party was calling In
ones mat could not be- denied n