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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-22
AERIAL TRUCK WRECKED
Garbage Wagon Driver Badly Injured
in Accident During Run
to Fire.

Wheeling's big motor aerial truck
was badly wrecked Saturday, when
while. responding to an alarm from
the home Of officer Coulter, las FIJI
teenth street, rod in the gear which
controls the rear truck broke, allow
ing the big aerial wagon to wreck a
garbage wagon and crash into steel
girder supporting the Baltimore &
Ohio viaduct. -,
Jos Scrogsins, driver OF the gar
>baee wAcon, had a wrist badly LAGER
sted and sustained a blow on the head
that rendered him unconscious, but he
is already we'll on Che way to recoy-
cry at the Ohio Valley General hos.
pital.
Temporary repairs were made to
the truck 50 that it can be used until
the parts needed to replace those
broken in the crash arrive. The fire
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-22
why H. C. OF |.
European War Theories Exploded, For
Uncle sam Gtves Out Most
Plausible Reason.

There have been all kinds OF theories
advanced for the high cost of living.
The principal reason given Is that to
leather and from alarm clocks to alma
macs to so up. according to the alleged
authorities.
AS there is cause and effect for
everything. hero's tho most plausiable
reason for the gradual advance Of food
stuffs in particular and everything in
general. It's the Increase in population
in America and tho decrease in produce
ton Of foodstuffs. There's no getting
around these facts. for the government
has spoken.
According to a large volume OF facts
and figures received at the Pan Handle
Agricultural club. tire reason for the
II. G. Of L. Is given in n nutshell. as
fellows: IN the past sixteen years
this countrys population has Increased
33 per cent and foodstuffs have dccreas-
ed 10 per cent" At that rate. In Just
$50 years from today some 400. OO0. 900
Of US will be dining on fricasscd ozone,
according to the way Assistant Sccrc-
tary A. C. Kimpcl Of the Pan Handle
club. he's It doepd out. 1--WE should
worry. said he. about the~futurity Of
a million or SO years"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-22
NOTES TRIAL IS
SET FOR MARCH Y
Defense Counsel to Spend Almost q
Month Getting Affidavlts
Out Of Town

Over the opposition Of Prosecuting
Attorney D. A. Mckee, who insisted that
the case he tried at this term of court.
Judge Alan Robinson in criminal court
Saturday set the trial of John r. (Jnck)
Noltc. indicated on charge OF murder
ing Robert Lee Ritz. late Wheeling High
school football captain, for trial on
Monday, March -.
Attorney Frank 4. ORrlcn. who with
Attorney S. =. Boycr will defend Noltc.
insisted that defense counsel would be
unable to prepare tho defense for trial
ut this term. indicating that nearly a
solid month will be required in taking
depositions out IF the city for use in
the defense of the alleged murder.
Mr.. O'Brien Indicated that u straight
defense Of not guilty, rather than an in
sanity defense, will be used in Nolte's
behalf
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-22
BIG ELK EVENT
District Deputy Johns to witness Big
Initiation and Social We'd
ueSdRy.

ElkS from MOundsvillp. Martins Ferry.
Beilairc and other neighhnring cities on
Wednesday, evening will be guests of
Wheeling Lodge No. IS at tho Elks' club
on Fifteenth street In 8; big social sea-
sion. which will follow the initiation of
a class of twenty candidates.
\ special diSpcnSatIOu was secured.
permitting this session to be held on
Wednesday evening. District Deputy
Lyle Johns. Of T'Rrkcrsburg. will be
guest of honor and rroba bly, will deliver
an address. Attorney Frank \. O'Brien
will be master of ceremonies. at the ban
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-22
Doctor Tells How To. Strengthen
E esight so per cent In One
Weeks Time In Many Instances

getting glasses. Eye troubles Of many
descriptions may be wonderfully bene-
flted by following the simple rules. Here
IS the prescription: Go to any active
drug store and get q bottle Of Bon-Opto
tablets. Drop one Bon-Opto tablet in q
fourth OF a glass Of water and allow TO
dissolve. With this liquid battle the eyes
two to four times daily. You should
notice your eyes clear up perceptably
right from the start and Inflammation
will quickly disappear. If your eyes are
bothertng you. even little, take steps to
save them now before it Is too late.
Many hopelessly blind might have been
saved II they had cared for their eyes
in time.
Note: Another prominent Physician to whom the
ADORE article submitted. said: Bon Optic IL .
very remarkable remedy. II constituent ingredients
well Known to eminent eye specialists and widsly
pfeserihed By them. 1he manufacturers guarantee Ii
to strenGthea e]eEht so cent in one weeks time
In many instances or refund the money. II can Be
obtained from any good drufEist and Is one OF the
very few preparations feel should b kept on hand
for regular use In almost family. 1t 10 sold In
Wheeling By G, b. Gr:tEt &C md otael asSss'A
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-22
AGRICULTURAL CLUB
Discuss Proposition Of County Taking
Over City Streets ana Appoint
Special Committee.

The Pan Handle Agricultural clubs
monthly meeting, Saturday afternoon.
was attended by scores Of farmers from
all over Ohio county: The principal
matter taken up was the project Of the
county taking over and maintaining a
few Of Wheeling's streets leading Into
the rural sections.
The proposition was presented by
Charles H. Watkins, a member Of the
special committee, in the absence Of
General Manager Charles 81. Ketchum
of the Wheeling Commercial associa-
ton. The project WAS discussed at some
length. resulting in the club members
deferrtng action until the proposition
Is further investigated.
A committee composed OF r. Fl. Orr.
president OF the. Pan Handle club: W.
H. Nieols. c. D. Ronar, J. J. Jacobs.
Edward Maxwell. 4. r. Jacobs and DR..
Andrew Wilson. head OF the agricultural
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-22
When You Have. a Cold.

1t is when you have severe cold
that you will appreciate the GOOD
qualities Of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. Mrs. B. H. ShackIeton,
Chadwlcks, n. y, says: Il am pleased
to say that Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy has been used by myself and
children, and have found it bene-
fetal in relieving throat irritation
cannot speak too highly in praise or
such a valuable and reliable medl-
cine" Ohtainable everywhere.-Adv.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-22
4 Free Prescription You Can Have
Filled and Use at Home.

Philadelphia, Pa Do you wear slassss:
Arc you = victim Of eye strain or oen i..I
EYE weaknesses? II 50, you VIII pc go
10 know that according to DR.. Lewis
there Ia real hope for you. Many whose
1yes uere falling say they have mao
their eyes restored through the principe ns
man SAYS, after trying It: Il was almost
blind; could not sea to read at all. NOW
I can read everything without any
glasses I'd my eyes do not water any
fully now they feel fine all the time. 1t
was like a miracle to me-" a lady who
used it says: Tho atmosphere seemed
haxy with or without glasses. but after
using this prescription for fifteen days
0voE1 thing seems clear. can even read
|ffne print without glasses" It Is be-
40vod that thousands who wear glasses
IN now discard them In reasonable
mo and multitudes more will bo able
!, strengthen their eyes so - to DO
pared the trouble and expsnAe Of ever
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-22
NEW COINS RECEIVED.
Large conltEument Of Halves and Dimes
Being Circulated by =. OF the o, y.

The Bank Of the Ohio Valley received
a large consignment OF the new half
dollars and dimes Friday. All who had
small checks cashed ut the institution
Saturday were paid in bright coins OF
the realm.
The bank Will receive consignment
of newly coined quarters this morning
for circulation. An official OF the in
stitution said that the new coins stack
well, but that some Of the coins recent
'ly issued are hard to stack and do not
work easily in automatic counting MA
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-22
MULLEN DIVISION A. O. HI
INSTALLS NEW OFFICERS
At Meeting Held YsStsrdAy A9toEAoo1-
Delightful Program Enjoyed
~ Many.

Installed by the Ancient Order Of HI.
bernians. Mullen division, at Meyers
hall at Thirty-eighth and Jacob streets,
as follows: Mike Mulroy, Jr., presidents
Thomas Trainor, vice president; .. J.
Eilleen, financial secretary; Albert
Harth, recording secretary: Lawrence
Srabell. treasurer: William Aulroy,
seargent-at-arms; Thomas Giblin. senti-
mel. and standing committee, 4etsrs
r. l.. Tadden, James Flanagan, Nike
Mulroy. Sr. and Pete Droden.
Lunch smoker and speeches featured
the most enjoyable program held BY the
club for weeks. Last Sunday officers
were installed by the Parks divisia1s
Hihernians. -
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-22
WEST VIRGINIA PATENTS.

As reported by II. +. Dunlap. patent
lawyer of Wheeling. w. Va. the patent
office records show the recent issue of
the following patents to West Virginia.
j. G. Garfield ElkIns. self-tighten
bolt and nut: f.. r. Cunningham and II.
l.. Wilson. ST. Adams. automatic uu-
EIchcIbcrger, Pierce. self-mostening
and sclf-soapinG brush: w. 7. and j. NJ
Lupton, Mnrtlnsburg. and J. w. Joliffe,
Clear Brook. Va, vehicle tire; j. 7. Will
liams, Coalwoud, coal tlpple.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-22
WHAT 70 DO ToH 1AD COLDS.

If you want cough medicine that
colds, coughs or Group. get FoieyS#
Honey and Tar. It heals inflamed or
swollen membranes in throat. chest or Z
bronchial tubes; breaks up tight coughs.
looscns. the phlegm, makes breathing
easier, stops tickling in throat w. f..
Thomas, Summerville, Ga, writes:
"Foley's Honey and Tar Is most ef-s
fcicnt remedy for coughs. hoarseness;
etc. have used it with excellent re-
suits" Coleman e Co.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-22
wAHT Hell PARDoNEp.

Friends OF John Hell nave taken steps
to secure his release from the county
1ail on a pardon. Hell. who is 70 years
Of age. was committed to the county
prison for stabbing fellow inmate mt
The county infIrmary. Judge Alan Rob
Inson rrosesu,lns Attorney ,, A. Me- Me-
courts signed letters asking iovernor
Hatfield .to, ,gcsnt The pardon
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-22
MILLS RESuME TO-DAY

Manufacturing industries In Wheel.
ing and vicinity, which have been closed
down. or partially so. because OF the
shortage Of gas. Will resume operations
practically in full today. The break.
ing Of the cold wave Saturday relieved
the shortage. &
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-22
BOYS ARE PARoLED.

in criminal court Saturday. Judge
Alan II. Robinson granted paroles 10
Andrew Baker. Ray Dieringer AMI
Frank Trabcrt. the three boys who
mobile belonging to Or. John Gilmore
and wrecking 1t on the National Road
near West Alexander The boys had
paid DR.. Gilmore fur the damage done
car.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-22

branch Of the Commercial association.
was appointed to confer with the spe-
cial committee at a meeting to be held
this afternoon. The Honorable William
+. Hubbard has been engaged by the
club to look into the legal status Of the
propoSitlon
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-22
LUTHERAN DINNER
TO BE Given Friday Evening BY thu
Brotherhoods, Will BE Attended
By Several Hundred.

Tho annual dinner 10 he given ny INC
7 lutheran Brothrrhuods of the wheeling
disfrirt In the ElkS' auditorium fridhy
evening. promises TO eclipse any similar
affair ever held in this section and Will
be attended by about 400 members OF
the societies and their friends.
The principal address Will De dcllE
errd nv tho Rev. pr. Walter l.. TrcSS"i
OF tho Fremont. Ohio. Lutheran church;
DIR. Trcssrl is on" Of the most gifted
and fluent speakers in that section %
The Buckeye state and will have mes
sage for thH big asrSmhlarr: nc VII.
vMS,l nm "Laymcn or the ltcfnrma ton.
Arthur f.. Schmidt. cashier OF Inc MI
iional Bank Of West Virginia. will pre-
side, \ number Of brief talks Will ne
made BY minister's and laymen at TINS
section. The ladies OF Edgwood church
will serve dinner.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-22

to which the truck was being driven
was Of little consequence.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-22

The timber and other lands owned
BY the United States are source u
Drofit which Is growing yearly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-24
EDGEWOOD.

The funeral of J. A. Woodbridge, who
passed away at his home in Oelwein
on Sunday, October IA, was held at
the Methodist church at this place on
Thursday afternoon at 1:3O. He was
the father of John and Frank Wool
ridge of this place, and also former
resident.
Glen Miller of Manchester, was an
over-Sunday guest at the G. j. Rulon
home.
Robert Wheeler, who is with Kryl's
band, visited his parents here over
Sunday :=..
Messrs and Mesdames Hesner and
Gill, from Strawberry Point, were in
Edgewood Sunday to see Mrs. Farmer.
r. C. Wheeler is remodelling his
house and will move into it in the
near future.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. P. Armstrong OF
Sioux City, and Mrs. Bigley of Ponca,
Nebraska, are here visiting in the
George Jones home. The ladies are
sisters Of Mr.. Jones.
Mrs. Harold Hoyt of West Union,
visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r.
G. Wheeler, last week.
George Elliott of Mentor, Mimi, and
Miss Mile Steefer of this place were
united in marriage in Manchester on
Thursday, October IS. A reception
was given the young couple the fol-
lowing evening at the home Of Harry
Martin. About sixty invited guests
were present and a very enjoyable
evening was spent They received a
great number of useful gifts and the
good wishes of the Edgewood people
go with them to their new home in
Minnesota.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Glazier Of New
Hampton, spent Friday night with
their daughter, Mrs, Fred Peick and
family.
Warren Snourer was down last Mon
day from Fayette
John Schoeherer was up from Man
chester last Monday.
During the hard electrical storm on
last Wednesday morning lightning
struck the Henry Alcorn barn, but ow-
ing to the quick work OF Roy Alcorn
the fire was put out before a great
deal of damage was done.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-24
ORIGINAL NOTICE.
In the District Court of Iowa in and
for Delaware County, December
Term, 1917.

for Delaware County, December
Term, 1917. ..
Alex Robinson, Plaintiff,
VS..
The unknown claimants of the real
estate described as the north fifteen
Q5)' acres of the west fractional
half of the southwest quarter of
section seven CD, in township eigh-
ty-seven (S7) north range six Co.,
West of the Fifth Principal Meri-
dian; Nathaniel c. Bryant, Will
liam F.. Cannon, Mrs. Salome r..
Stearns, M. F. Mccullough, VIM
Clemen, Phillip Lynch, Dennis Ry-
an, Patrick Woods; the unknown
heirs-at-law, devisees, spouses, per-
sonal representatives, judgment
creditors, grantees. successors in in
terest and claimants against the es-
tates of each and every one of the
persons in this caption and title
named or referred to, Defendants.
To each and every one of the fore
going Defendants: You are hereby
notified that there is now on file in
the office of the Clerk of the District
Court of Iowa in and for Delaware
County the Petition in Equity of Alex
Robinson alleging that plaintiff is the
absolute and unqualified owner in fee
simple of that real estate situated in
the County of Delaware and State
of Iowa, described as the north fifteen
15) acres of the west fractional half
of the southwest quarter of section
seven Cd, in township eighty-seven
(S7 north, range six co., West Of the
Fifth Principal Meridian.
That plaintiff and his grantors have
been in the adverse possession of the
above described real estate for more
than ten years last past.
That said petition prays judgment
and decree of Court finding the facts
to be as set forth in said petition and
that plaintiff is the absolute and I'M
qualified owner in fee simple Of said
real estate and that the title of said
real estate be quieted in plaintiff and
that the defendants and each and every
one of them be barred and forever
estopped from having, or claiming,
any right, title or interest in said real
estate adverse to plaintiff and that
plaintiff have such other and further
relief as the court shall deem equit-
able in the premises.
You are further notified that unless
you appear thereto and defend on or
before noon ;of the second day of the
December A. D. 1917 term of said
court which will commence and be
held at Manchester, Delaware County,
Iowa, on Monday, the Bird day of De
cember, 1917, default will be entered
against you and Judgment and decree
rendered thereon as prayed,
Dated this 10Th day Of October, 1917
L. 3. STILES,
43w4 Attorney toe Plaintiff
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-24
E. M. DANIELS, Mgr.

Mrs. Munger, who has bee patient
sufferer for over year, passed
away at her home Wednesday even
ing. The funeral was held at the
Congregational church on Saturday
afternoon and interment was made in
the Edgewood cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Grassmeyer were
in Edgewood Sunday.
Miss Mildred French of Strawberry
Point. spent Saturday with Miss Mar
jorie Minkler.
Mrs. John Wathen spent Monday
with her sister in Strawberry Point.
&c. Norris, John Grassmeyer, Jake
Malone and Nat Scovill were down
from Strawberry Point Wednesday on
business.
Messrs Noble, Wiley, Densmore and
Boyer were in Manchester Monday
night.
Dolph Huene of Monticello, was in
town Tuesday.
J. "A. brldI was oFei AAoAA N1onoAi'
Tuesday.
Mrs. Nickerson of Manchester, was
business caller here Thursday.
Floyd Hatch came home Wednes-
day from Chicago where he had been
to attend Poultrymen's convention.
Mr.. Peters and daughter, M $.
Schultz of Manchester, were in tow
| Thursday.
Mrs. Nellie Alcorn Williams Of Wa
terloo, spent few days last week
with her parents south of Edgewood.
Henry Boyer made a business trip to
| South Dakota last week.
| Miss Jennie Forward was home last
week from Riceville, where she is
teaching.
! Miss Edna Alger was attending
meetings at Hopkinton and Monticello
last week
/ Mossrs c. J. Maxson, J. r. Fowler
and w, = Appleton have gone to
/ Vicksburg, Miss, to attend a reunion
of the old soldiers.
/ Miss Irma MaXson came down from
Fayette Friday evening and remained
over Sunday at home.
j. NJ. Alcorn came up from Month
cello Wednesday to look after his
farm interests.
Mrs. Plat and daughter of Oelwein,
and Miss Gertrude Coykendall Of
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-24

Mrs. Robert Ray and son returned
to their home after an extended visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Billhorn. IN
John l.. Briggs of Camp Dodge and
sister, Elizabeth of Waterloo spent
the present week with their parents
and brothers and sister of this place.
John returned Saturday morning and
Elizabeth Sunday afternoon.
Frank Sands of Camp Dodge spent
part of last week with his parents, and
wife, returning Monday. 49,.
D. w. Barr was an Elkader business
visitor part Of last week.
Emerson Mcdonald Of Littleport WIS.,
tied part of last week with friends in
this vicinity.
Minnie and Bert Sandhagen spent
Friday evening with friends in this
vicinity.
Miss Edith Ives of Dundee, who at
tends High school at Manchester, WIS.,
tied her grandparents, on her return
home Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Schmidt are the
parents of daughter, born Tuesday,
October 10th.
The Young Ladies' Sunday School
class met Friday afternoon with Mrs.
Richard White for the purpose of plan
ming Halloween program to be
given in the Thorpe church October
10Th, 1917
Mrs. Will White and her sister, Mrs
Joe Zemanek, of Dundee, were Dubu-
que visitors Monday.
Mr. Thorpe of Manchester was a
visitor in our neighborhood Tuesday
Miss Edna White spent last week
with friends and relatives in Oelwein.
Miss Lizzie Mesh is assisting Mrs.
Frank Schmidt with her house work at
this writing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-24

Will Uc AulSScu lIOIu IlOphluIOH, Uul VIC
wish them success in their new home.
The Woman's Missionary Society Of
the Presbyterian church will meet on
Wednesday afternoon at the home Of
Mrs r. A. Wallace. Reports Of the
synodical meeting will be given. After
the program a box will be packed
for the Freedmen. Nearly every fam
lily has garmets out grown or laid aside
which would be very acceptable to the
colored people. Many children can
not attend school without such help.
Mrs. o. w. Smith met with a very
painful and serious accident by fall
from a stairway at the home Of Mrs.
Pulver at Delhi last Wednesday even
ing. She stepped out upon the porch
and walked to the stairway descending
to the porch and as it was dusk step
ped off and fell several feet, breaking
the socket joint of her hip She was at
once brought to her home at Hopkinton
and DR.. Hejinian of Anamosa was sum-
moned to assist the local physician.
The injury is giving her much pain.
Her friends keenly deplore this acct
dent land hope that the injured limb
may be fully restored.
Miss Vivian Dunlap left last week
for Cedar Falls, where she will act as
a substitute teacher for several days.
After which time she will 90 to Des
Moines where she will give lecture
on study center extension work, and
will then visit friends in Marshalltown
before her return home.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-24
Edited by
Splinters

so that rats and moisture stay out
side mean bigger egg yield and
more broilers. A we'll built COW
stable will keep your stock cooler in
summer and warmer in winter, with
bigger milk and butter profits.
Whether it is a single 2x4 or bill
of materials for a barn, your order
will have our most careful attention.
Our plan service will help you decide
on the best design for your purpose.
Your dollar is bigger than for years
back. A bushel of corn or pound OF
pork will buy more building supplies
today than ever before. Now is the
time to build food conserving and labor
saving farm structures.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-24
THE PRICE OF COAL.

Has been fixed by the government but
transportation and mining problems
remain unsOlved.
The best informed men identified
with the coal industry know that the
fuel situation Is very serious-feel that
it will become more so in the next
few months.
Our earnest advice is-STORE COAL
NOW-while storage coal is available,
at it's lowest cost
Another suggestion when storing.
why not store the best?
HOOKING VALLEY.
ECLIPSE SOOTLESS
SOUTHERN GEM SPLINT
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