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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15
Arrange Annual Banquet.

The Marshall County Medical Societ?
has been called tn meet Tuesday after
noon. January -. for the purpose Of ar
ranging for the Suriety'.S annuna BAN
,Iurt. which will likely be held the latter
art of February
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15
County Court Meets.

Marshall county court will convene
tomorrow morning ~ the court chamber
at the court house in the regular Feb
ruary term. This is the first regular
session of the court this year and much
business is TO be given attention.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15
A Free Prescription You Can Have
Filled and Use at Home.

A Free Prescription You Can Have
Filled and Use at Home.
Philadelphia. Pa Do you wear glasses
Are you victim Of eye strain or QUIZ
We weaknesses? If So, you will be giau
~ know that according to Or. Lewis
there is real hope for you. Nary whose
owes were failing say they nave mao
their eyes restored through the prlnclple
OF this wonderful free prescription; t one
man says, after trying ii: i was Almost
hiind. could not sea to read at all. Now
I can read everything without any
glasses and my eyes do not water. any
more, At night they would pain dread
fully now they feel fine all the time. II
was like q miracle to me-" A lady VINO
used IL says: The atmosphere seemed
nav with or without glasses. but after
using this prescription FOR ffis TGn G 1ssS
c,na nrinf without glasses" It is be-
iIeved that thousands who wear slasse
can now discard them in a reasonable
time and multitudes more Will De aote
to strengthen their eyes so as TO be
spared the trouble and expense OF ever
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15
M'MECHEN

Edward letters. Sr., OF this city. who
RECENTLY suffered 4 stroke of paralysis
AT his home here. is improving nicely
at the Glendale hospital.
\ large delegation Of members of Nc.
Mcchcn Lodge No. IA. Knights or
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15

ting for Seantor William S. Eenyon.who
was forced to cancel his engagement
owing to throat trouble. Reserved
seats will he placed on sale at O'Clock
Thursday morning ut Hoge's drug store
and Bridgeport patrons may have seats
reserved by telephone.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15
Distric4 Prayer Meetiurs.

Arrangements werr practically COM
plcted yesterday by the congregation of
tho First VI. T.. church for the district
prayer meetings which will be held pro-
Crding the opening OF the rcyi val CAM
paign AT tho church. which begins Jam
nary IS.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15
Court Happenings.

Tho ras" of Albert Jacobs vs. i-IZZle
Jacobs has boon dismissed.
abraham Sclnman was granted dl-
vnrcc from Martha S"lnman in common
pleas court on Friday. the GROUNDS
were wilful absence.
Julia Tnrjkr was granted divorce
from Alexander Tnrjkr by Judge Smith
Friday on the grounds Of wilful an
Scnrc.
In tho action nf Mildred Wilson rs.
William Wilson. tho court frldaE gran. :
cd tho plnintifi . divorce on the grounnS
Of extreme cruelty an dadult"ry. Tne
plaintiff Is given tho custody OF Inc
children aud tn" defendant is nn1olnea
from Interfering. Tie is also tn pay s"
weekly toward their support.
Ernest bare INFLICTED on charge OF
rerrcScnling himself Ia bn Il single man
and proposing marriage III Miss EliZa-
beth Chrtilr. wei! known Toronto young
lady. who is employed in this city. was
arraigu"d SATURDAY, morning and entered
a plea Of guilty II" was fined SiQn ard
&c SITS hy Judge Carl n. Smith.
In tho case Of George Fcrrcll VS. tho
SaIic of Ohio. tn" court Friday al
iirm.d lhr action nr Mayor T. q. Bottom
of Grover. It WAS nm error case.
William l.. Folman has brought act
ion for divorce from Stella F.. Holman.
The yw"r. married january !. 1900. The
piaintitT charges wilful absence.
Samuel H. Parfitt has hrnuGht action
against Flora ami George Handle for
sIS,. claimed duo for services rendered.
J. W. Milhoan has entered suit
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15
To Install Now Pastor.

Rev r Il. Erect the new pastor OF the
second Presbyterian church Will De m
stalled next Friday evening. Rev =: y.
Nesbitt. of Martins Ferry, Will. uellveT
the sermon. Rev. Or. Reid. Of Neft. Viii
speak to the people and the charge Will
be delivered by the Rev. Patterson OIL
INN berlanl
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15
Installed Officers.

Rellaire lodge Bnai Birth held it's
regular meeting yesterday afternoon in
O. L. 4. VI. hall on Thirty-third street.
Officers for the ensuing year were in
stalled. Following the work a social
session was held.
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district Convention.

Next Wednesday afternoon and eve
ming. In tho new Frateraal hall in Mar
tins Ferry. the Lady aiaccahers of Mar
tins Ferry. Bellaire and this city. VIII
entertain Il district convention OF the
organization Both state and national
officers will he present This city Will
send it's entire membership 10 Martins
Ferry
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15
MARTINS FERRY
Return Dance.

Young men of this city will entertain
their friends next Thursday with
return" dance. complimentary TO me
Young women who successfully stageu
lean year dance on December ~. Inc
sftaIr will be held in the Elks hall on
1Tourfh street,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15
Social Tea.

social tea for the benefit or me
Rri1ish soldiers now lighting in me
trenches. will be given mex, lhu na,.i );
= on North Seventh street. Mrs
Harris win be assisted by Mrs. Daniel
Cronin,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15
Z. L W. Club.

Misc Vera MCMAHON VIII be hoStess
r. tho members OF the L. l. ". SEWING
club, composed of members IRON or ,mns
~ ~ The customary diversions Of the
Glib will be carried out during the
evening.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15

inc . Hoo ad,ed In the local hospital late
T Ssst T Triday night. was sent TO Ncf Is
vssterday morning. 1t was taken 10 70
SShs nome Of his uncle. James {. Reed
at that place where funeral serves ;
will he held. Interment VIII DC IT.
70
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rrac-kured. Leg.

lanes A1innehan we'll known aged
man OF Guernsey street rs confined ~
tic honne suffering with 4 fractured leg.
which he sustained by "A fall several
DAYS ago. Or. kiser is attending him.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15
Examinations Statrt Today.

Final examinations for the first snm
ester Of school in tho Independent school
district Of Moundsville will begin this
morning and continue throughout the
week. The second semester commences
January 10
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15
1,eoture at High School

Reserved seats for the, next numoer
of the iectrue course will be put on sac
next THURSDAY morning at 1cI R;oS St
n turer. viii speak ut the High school s;
SUBS tituted for Senator William s. he~
yon, who will be unable TO m ms 81 in,r
one OF the most learned men IN lhis
country.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15
1.sssed LARGO Tract Of Land

Sam Lewis former record"r OF BET
mont county, now located at Columbus:
has secured q lease on 4,50o acres Of
land in Monroe county. \ tract of 5000
acres was Immediately leased to PittS,
hmrxh parties. The remaining 1.5O0
acres will be taken over by Bellaire and
a company will be organized for the
purpose Of drilling for oil. 1t Is re-
ported that there is considerable I'M
deriving the property.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15
-,,.,ora- Society.

The Woman's Home Missionary So
cIety Of the First Presbyterian church
will meet in the parlors Of the church
next Wednesday afternoon. The topic
for discussion Is The Treasury anu
Miss Gertrude Reid is the leader
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15
Turkey Supper.

The Mems Bible class Of the FIRST
Presbyterian church Is making arrange
Viii he held in the church next Friday
evening.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15
Will p1nv Tollanzbee.

Not discouraged by being defeated by
Wellsburg Hi last Saturday night. the
local high school floor performers will
get down TO hard work all of this week
In preparation for their game with Fol-
lansbee at that place. The locals expect
70 make Follansbec hustle 70 win.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15
In Police Circles.

With the exception of serera DRINKS
there was nothing much doing in police
circles during the past few days. Mayor
Schafer will give hearings to those who
obtained too much of the fire water at
session in his office this morning:
Several knights of the road obtained
lodging here last hight.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15
Stockholders' Meetinr,

Stockholders OF the Trimhle & John
son Hardware company will bold their
annual meeting next Monday atternor---.
directors will br elected al this meet
inp
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15
chanaa az Moola Nsnceg.

,,rH ~ yin 70 into effect tonight. ac-
e copdins to announcement made ysste ai
day By the new COMMITTEES tn eh daseng
ne N 10 SsI aan es Monday S and Friday
WI, Of Monday and Wednesday.
rionslv held their weekly, meetings on
Eriday have changed their mee'''s
night TO Wednesday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15

The Ladies' Aid society Of the South
Bellair" NJ. l.. church will meet Tues
day afternoon in tho basement OF the
church. McSGamcS William Bass and
Howard lyle will be the hoStesSes.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15
-,, rohba5 If Pochotbook.

Miss Myrtle Frazier complained 70 tne
police Saturday night that she mad peer
robbed of u pocketbook containing SlV
adm a gold watch She could not give
description OF the man.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15

dent of this city. Mr.. Auttn died At the
home of his son in Steubenv!!lc. O. lie
was g. wears Of age and had been i'll
poor health for some time Funeral SER
vices over the remains will he held at
The place of death, this afternoon.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15
R,ral Carrier Examination.

was held at the federal building here
Saturday. the examination being given
under the direction Of the local civil ser
Vice examining board. Nine applicants
Took the examination.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15
Lactnra Friday Night.

Ferry Lyceum course have been advised
that on next Friday evening, DR.. Newell
Dwight Hilles. noted lecturer. preacher
Ferry high school auditoium. substitu-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15
c.etinS Ready FOR revival.

The members or inc FHst Vt. z.
which Is scheduled to open next Sunday
evening. Cottage prayer meetings will
b eheld at the home Of the members
during the week to create interest in the
meetings. Rev. G. Is. Smith will con-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15
Hurrv One More Week.

Denuty Tax Collector Roy Farmer an
nounced last Saturday night that Bridge
port people would have one more week
in which to pay their taxes. After next
Saturday the taxes will he payable at
ST ClairSVillc.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15
Carpenters to Elect,

All members ui the Mnundsvillc car
pcntcrS union are urged 10 attend the
business meeting To he held this evening
AS officers for the ensuing year will hr
elected The meeting vii! hr held in
the I'ark theatre building.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15
Arraicned saturday.

Tho arraIgnmeni of those indicated by
the recent grand jury took place satuI-
day morning before Judge Iar' H.
Smith. ,,, ,or,.
William Brooks charged with larceny
a, Amsterdam, pleaded not guilty anu
was rcmandrd In the county jail lor
failure to give bond. .,.,,
Howard Johnson. rolored. charged WIN
the theft of REQ automobile from inc
Eincaid Garage. pleaded not guilty anu
Attorney 4. NJ. Moreland was namcd ~
defend him. lie was reminded.
Joseph Kinney. indicated on chaIss
Of assault with intent tn rape Pleaoeu
not guilty and was rcmardcd.
John Myers. accused off, tho thctnt Al
EmpIre. entered his plea of not guilty
and was remandcd. John Brown was
aprointcd TO defend him.
Mclc Prrich and Nick Nicklo, charGea
with cutting with intent 10 XII i"eaueo
not guilty and were rcmandcd.
Robert Russell. indicted for perjury
pleaded not guilty and r. l.. Mci-augh-
lin was named To defend him. Ii" was
rcmandcd.
Nick Voucklyic charged with cutting
10 kill ard wound pleaded not guilty
and his bond was fixed at SaoO when ne
furnished.
Vinccn, Kelley. Joseph Kelley En-
met Burns. Harry Irnns and John Curl.
mann appeared in court and entered
Mead Of NOT guilty to tho charges re-
turned against them. Their bond was
fixed Al S5n1 each.
William Turner and Ernest Dare were
rot arraignnd upon request OF irose-
cutur Roy r.. Carpenter.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15
Executive committee Meets

The executive committee OF thm First
VI. T.. Sunday school will hold an i'm
pprtAnt business meeting this afternoon
in the church parlorS.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15
oman Esther Circle,

The Queen Esther Circle of the W"St
wheeling Methodist church. will meet
at the home of Miss Goldte Yates. in
West Wheeling tonight After husi-
hess session social hour will be en-
ioyNd
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mI11 En4artainNC Climb.

Members Of the IdIehous Club WILL DC
entertained Tuesday evening at the nome
Of Miss Mary McCready. on Guernsey
street Cards will he the diversions.
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,raIer to Philadelphia.

Officer Thomas Kelly leit iast TS'
ManninE; a des %aepinS OF claimed las that
81 1ras tired Of the life he was ieaa,
me iv w and was glad to he taken back 10
1 he navy.
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John Keane.

John keaE.. one OF the pioneer res.
home on Thirty-tlird and Guernsey
streets. Saturday night. following 4 IN
gering illness. When he came To- ms
country he found employment with the
baltimore & Ohio railroad. l4ater hs
was employed 1T the Carnegie Stee!
works. but has been living retired lor
the past few Years. He WAS about -
wears of age and is survived by ms
have not been completed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15
BELLAIRE
rventy-three Arrests.

Something seems to have oeen ul'nftt,
anced in Bellaire saturday night. as tue
49,, ARRESTS were made that day ana
hight by the local police
Among the arrests were e1,hss
Moran. OF this city. and J. {. Wallace.
who gave his home AS Pittsburgh Ihey
we're charged with stealing 4 SUIT ease
,ackad with whiSkcy from cameron
" ", ,n,u They were arraiGned be-
ore Mayor WaSSulan. and fined SlD an"
.osts and 80 DAYS in the county jail.
The other offenders were charse9
with drunkenness anu lettering ana
were fined So and costs each t.lEnt o.
tho number paid their fines, one was
dismissed and the others were remand
cd TO Jail.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15
na,c. NJ r1k,u r.lnh

Invitations have been issued for the
knights of Columbus dance to be held
here in the Elk's club Thursday evening.
January Is. The Premier orchestra OF
Wheeling has been engaged to furnish
the dance program and 1t has been an
nounced as follows:
Waltz-"Oh You Haunting Waltz"
One Stcp-"I can Dance With Every
body But My Wife"
ing En- Over
Redowa-Chummy Chums.
One Step-"1've Saved All Ny Love
For You"
elimination waltz-"one Think I
Know I Love You"
Two STEPHAN Aeroplane Glide"
One Step-"Hcllo. I've Been Looking
For YOU
Waltz-"Tales From Hoffman"
Fox Trot-"Rackety Coo"
One Step-"Throw Nc Rose"
Waltz-"Swect Evening Star"
One Step-"How Is Everything In
Dixie
Redowa-"All For You"
Two Step-"Cavalry WigRle."
Home Waltz-"Farewell to Three"
Extras-One Step. ''Honky Tonky."
Wa1tZ-"A Summer Night"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15
Aid Society to Meet.

duct the meetings which will continue
for an indefinite period.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15
Former Resident Dead.

Word was received here yesterday Of
the death Of George Autin. former resi-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15
Marriage Licenses.
Probate Court.

Alfred r. Nudge. 81. Corapolis. Pa
md Florence L. Irion. 81. Steubenvllle.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-15
Hollatr Briefs.

Bellaire aerc Of Eagles will hold Its
Fellows hall.
A meeting Of the Americus club will
be held Tuesday evening. Plans will
be completed for the annual banquet to
be held the latter part Of the month
Miss Grace Robinson Is guest Of
friends at GAINESVILLE
Miss Rose Kenple is III at her home
on Twenty-sccond street.
The regular meeting Of the city board
of education will be held this evening
in the office of superintendent G. S. Nc
Way.
Hon. Paul V. Waddell will return to
Columbus today 10 resume his lcgtsla-
tive duties.
Members Of thc Sorority club WILL be
entertained Tuesday evening by Miss
The Holt County sentinel., 1917-06-22
OF the Right Stuff.

The following item from the Mound
City Ncws-Jeffcrsonian Ii one that
'hould make any patriotic heart swell
with pride. II Is but REPETITION Of
the many that took place all over the
country on registration day, and dur
ny the great civil strife. Here In our
'ounty We had large per cent Of
hose registering that asked exemp-
ions. hut not so was II in the case Of
he Porter boys-thcy have In their
5cins that blood that prompted the
iction Of our forcfathcrs, and those
lays Of 'Gl.'6j. They evidently ap-
ircciatc what these sacrifices Wcant,
md gave 10 them the greatest coun-
try on earth, and they ask no exemp-
ion To go forth II need be and de-
end that heritage that cost 50 much.
they stand ready TO defend the honor
md glory Of our flag and ready to do
heir duty wherever that duty calls
them. oh. that we had more such
patriotic fellows in our county and
III over the lands. Hats off TO these
i've brothers as they pass by. All
honor IN such fathers and mothers
hat bring into this world such loyal
patriotic beings. Another strain OF
,a.riotism may be found In the ranks
# Company l., of Mound City, where
there are fourteen pairs Of brothers
and father and son.
~ few days ago there appeared In
the city papers an account Of five
cons from one family registering on
Iunc 18th.
T.. No.,L n,,t,, ,vo b,y, five SONS
The Holt County sentinel., 1917-06-22
CRUSHED TO DEATH.
James n. killicn IL Crushed to Death
Between Cars In 81.
Joseph.

James u, killion. formerly a busi-
ness man in Mound City, was killed
IN the yards Of the burlington rail
rNad, at ST. Joseph, some time during
Thursday morning Of last week. June
"a. 1917. by being crushed 10 death
between cars.
Nr. k,l',on was serving rs a special
policeman IN the yards. and his body
was found Ivy switcimen early that
morning. His left SHOE and revolver
were found ut the crossing. some ~
feet south was his club, and his body
was found some 10 feet south Of the
crossing.
" the inquest no marks Of violence
wcrc found On the body 10 indicate
| fNul play, although the theory has
boon held 60 by some that he had been
fodliy dealt with while cndeavoring
~ run down cvil.docrs, and his body
- placed along the tracks as TO in
dcatc an accident. The theory adj
Nanccd nj the inquest was 60 the eff
'cct that Il IL likely while patrolling
us beat. his foo, was caught in the
frogs Of the crossing and he was thus
caught and run down. but IL IL likely
that the real cause Of his death will
ever remain a mystery. but the find.
rv VI his revolver and his split shoe
would bear out the theory Of the cor
rncr.
Mr.. killion was born in Alton, Iowa.
October 80. 1871. and met his sau
death at the age Of ~ years. : months
and IL days. lie grew 20 manhood nj
Bedford. Iowa. and came 10 Mound
city in 1897. and later he became en-
Gagged in the grocery and meat bust
ness with his brothcr.in-law. lee Had.
dan. for some fourteen years. May /.
1895. he married Miss Maud Haddan,
by whom there were seven children
born. six Of whom with the widow
-rrvivc. Later Mr.. killion was en-.
gagged in the real estate business with
Il. =. Terhune and then went 10 Texas.
r,maining some two years. and then
rri"rrcd 90 50. Joseph. securing the
position a. a policeman. He was
greatly esteemed by his associates.
md was a splendid specimen OF the
physical man.
Mr.. Killion il also survived by u
,rothcr. W. H.. II knasas City: q sis.
'cr, Mrs. q. +. Moody. Of Burlington,
Washington.
lie had been a member Of the NJ. T..
hurch, South. since his early young
manhood. and was member Of Noda-
way Lodge, A. +. & A. NJ, Of Mary
vile.
The body was brought 70 Mound
City. Friday. and on Saturday. June
10, the funeral services. were held
rem the VI. l.. church. and were con-
lucted by the pastor, Rev. Lane Doug
rs, after which the remains were tnk-
n in charge BY the Masonic lodge, Of
Mound City. and were laid to rest
With the honors Of that order.
The Holt County sentinel., 1917-06-22
Executors Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that letters
,estamentary on the estate Of Charles
Hilsenbeck., deceased, were granted 70
the undersigned on the 2lst day Of
May, 1917, by the Probate Court Of
Holt County. Missouri. All persons
having claims against said estate are
required TO exhibit them for allow
ance to the Executor within six
months after the date Of said letters,
or they may be precluded from any
benefit Of said estate; and II such
claims be not exhibited within one
year from the date Of the last inser-
ton Of the publication Of this notice,
they shall be forever barred.
GUY L. CUMMINS, Executor.
First publication. June /. 1917.