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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-12
Columbus Day.

Columbus Day vii he celebrated in
this city today by Local Italians. Tho
celebration will he featured with n big
parade this evening In which local AMI
visiting Italian societies Will partict-
pate. II Is likely that programs will
also bs rendered n the public schools
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-12

The members ~ tho R~d Cross society
of this city hay" hcrn visiting the head
uuar,ers in Rcllatre the past week, re-
ccivinE instruction In knitting. AT the
nrcscn time tho demnnd for knitted ar
ticles ia So large that the various Red
cross units cannot supply the goods fast
enough.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-12
Business Increased at Local Office.

Since the opening OF Camp ShcrmaS
at Ch!llIcothe business at the local post
office has materially increased Sine"
tho second draftees went from this city
there has been mn average Of six sacks
Of mail leaving the local office daily
for the camp. a noticeable increase Is
also shown in the parcel post receipts.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-12
Forfeited Bond.

Charles Smith. who was arrested nv
Marshal McClairn. Thursday night. on
the charge OF !mp"rsonatinC an othcer'
failed to pu; in his appearance when ms
case was called In police court yesterday
morning As n result the SIS bonds
which he pat mp at the time Of his ar
rest were forfeited.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-12

Gay mao IL not Deen
for Lydia E. Pink
h a m 8 Vegetable
Compound. l suf-
fered from a serious
female trouble and
the doctors said I
could not live one
year without an
operation. My hus-
band objected to the
operation and got
me to try Lydia E.
Pinkham's V ge-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-12
prouoted To n Corpcral.

Word WIS received yrSi' rday that
John SavrlSb"rS. who left with the S''c-
ond increment for Camp Sherman At
Chilllcothe. had b",u made. Il corporal.
The message was received by his father.
Joseph SavelSbcrG. the well-known Han
over street tailor.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-12
BRIDGEPORT


The local high school fn"rhai team
will meet the 'ath"dral high team on the
Tunnel Green grounds this afternoon
and u fast game Is expected. tn" game
will he called at u'Cl"ck. y large mum
Der from this city will 10 In attendance
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-12
Painful Accident.

While working about her HON" on
North Seventh street yesterday after
nom. Mrs. l.. Z. Smith ran splinter
over an inch long under her finger nail.
DR.. G.. S. Cochran was called and il was
necessary ~ administer IN auacsthrtic
before the splinter rnuld hr removed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-12
To Complete Work This Week.

The work Of making repairs I" Inc
tracks OF tho Wheeling Traction COM
pany on Bridge street will likely be COM
pIeted by the latter part ~ III" week.
\ large force of men are ut work IN an
effort to have the street opened again
as soon as possible.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-12
worhroomI O~U.

Tho workooms Of tho Red Cross so
ctety in the Central hose house were
open last evening and @ largo number
was present TO spend the evening in
sewing for the soldiers. The work WAS
under the direction Of Mrs. Louise
Spears Of North Fifth street
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-12
industrious Danes.

The members Of the Industrious
DANES were pleasantly entertained yes
rerday afternoon At the home OF Mrs.
Wilbur SodGwick on North Eighth
street. Sewing and fancy work was the
diversion. Luncheon was served.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-12
Department called Out.

Tho fire department was called yes
terday afternoon shortly after o'clock
by an alarm from box on North Fifth
street for u slight blaze at the Cory
home, which was easily e1ttngutshed
with chemicals. The loss will DO
slight.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-12
E1RB' nau".

An oldtime dance will DO given this
evening in the Elks' hall on North
Fourth street. The music will be fur
nished by the Harper-Jones orchestra
The hall Will be decorated In patriotic
colors
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-12
1npnact.d scaIea at Reuaire.

Deputy Sralcr Of Weights and Meas
urea Elmer Enbnrtshaw was at Bellatre
Yesterday inspecting III" scales at tho
Hail and River mines. The scales were
found to be all right. Several Of the
other mine srales in This vicinity Will be
inspccted during the next few days.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-12
Toronto Man Dies.

Frank B. Hartford, one Of Torontos
most prominent citizens, is dead at ms
home in that city, having died very SUD
denly Of heart trouble. He had resided
I'm Toronto the most Of his life and was
Identified with the clay industry. He
is survived by his wife.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-12
SATURDAYS Big Game.

High school football fans are confident
.,,.er the result Of saturdays game with
GAINESVILLE high. although they realiZ>
tn. strength OF the Mu.kIngum county
lads. II Will b. the hardest contest Tor
th. local boys so far this season.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-12
MARTINS FERRY
Mines Idle Yesterday.

Practically all IF IN" mines north "t
the city were idle yesterday on account
of a shortage OF cars. This is tn" lirst
shutdown at III" mines for several
weeks on account OF car shortage.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-12
Fsohters Fined,

The two Lansing foreigners VINO WeTo
arrested Wsrlncsda ?ev"n!ug on the
charge ur fighting were given hearing
b,forc JustiCc .Iunkins Yesterday morn
tnr md nned 81 and costs each They
at once pnl their fines and we're re-
leased.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-12
Mnchinc Taken to Garage.

The Overland auto belonging to a Tor
cigncr ana which went over the NH
wnst Of the city Wednesday evening
WAS taken u n local garage FOR repairs
Yesterday morning. The driver o. tho
car was uninjurcd. hut the car was bad
is damaged.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-12
Won Second Prtze.

Virginia Marie Nicman. 9-year-old
dau ghtcr Of Nr. and Mrs. Joseph Me
man Of Adams street. was awarded sec
ond prize in the katzenjammsr Kids
Observation-Disclosures contest.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-12
Walters Acquitted

George Walters, tried in common pleas
court here on a charge Of receiving
stolen goods has been acquitted How
ever. he was indicted on three counts and
he will he tried on one OF the other
charges pending against him.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-12
Banks to Close.

All OF the banks Of the city VIII he
closest today on account OF inns neihE
Columbus Day. which IL n legal holiday
Tho usual holiday hours will I've observed
ct the post of!ic".
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-12
Sentence SusDended.

Arthur Kidd was given a hearing be-
fore Squire R T. OnE Yesterday morn
ing on q non-support Of his two chill
drcn. He was fined s2G and costs and
sentenced to six months in the Zanes-
VILE workhouse. Sentence wnS later
suspended on condition that he pay n
weekly sum for the support Of the
children.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-12
Bihln C1nas to Meet.

The Prothson Bible cfas or the Second
Presbyterian church will meet this eve
ming at the homo Of Mrs. tE"d HnucN.
on North Harrison street. Following
,b. business an Interesting program
will be carried out.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-12
Huuter,s Class Entertained.

The Hunters Bible class Of the First
Baptist church was pleasantly enter
tanned last evening at the home Of Mrs.
William Philips at Seventh street and
Grant avenue.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-12
-ca, Man Amounted.

Superintendent c. 8. MoFa% or the
local schools. has been appointed mem
tnr OF the county committe" OF food
conservation. The appointment was
,,,nde bv State Commissioner Cro3ton.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-12
Rnuts To Close,

All Of the banks of The city win close
today on account Of this being a legal
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-12

holiday. Columbus Day has been made
II legal holiday in this city and for mat
reason all public places will be closed
throughout tho day.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-12
THIS WOMAN
told TO CHOOSE
Between Operation and
Death. Cured by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Dcs Moines. Iowa. my husband
says would have been in my grave to-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-12
rempsrancs Sunday.

Sunday. Oc,"br~ l.. will no observed
- temperance tay in all .: the local
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-12
Banker Is Dead

us Is said to also be wanted in Brilliant
for robbing pool room.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-12

churches. Representatives Of the Anti
Saloon league and the State Dry FEEDER
alton will occupy the pulpits.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-12
halloween Committee Meeting.

A meeting Of the Halloween celcbra-
ton committee Will he held in the
board Of trade rooms on Fourth and
Walnut streets this evening. All Of the
members are requested to attend. Sub
committees will be appointed and ar
engagements made for starting active
work for the hig celebration.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-09-07
SPECIAL BODY TO INVESTIGATE
 THE |. w. w. IN NATION

WASHINGTON, August 27.-Crea- tion of a special federal commission to investigate disorders such as those resulting from the Industrial Workers of the World activities in the west was recommended to Presi dent Wilson today by the council of national defense.
 The proposed commission would have the authority and support of the president to investigate and re- port on agitations and labor disturb arces. Creation of the commission was originally recommended by Samuel Gompers.
 ''It is felt said defense corncil sta tement. that the suggested con- mis- ion going from one state to an other representing the national gov eTnMUpt, perhaps meeting in each instance the go, crnors Of the state wif'l the view tC he state govern- nents and dealing with the employ. CTS and employees in conciliatory
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-09-07
CAMPBELL MAKES
 PROTEST TO EAST

PHOENEX, Aug. Ex-Governor Campbell tonight wired the Arizona congressional delegation protesting against a reduction in the price of copper by governmental regulation and giving it as his opinion that the profits on copper should receive the burden of the tax. He declared that every reduction of two cents a pound in the price of copper means a reduction of wages of miners of 25 cents a day and asked that no such burden be placed upon labor which all ready feels the effect of war prices in necessities.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-09-07
fA .:% CANS PLEAD GUILTY TO
 MURDER IN SECOND DEGREE

E'cMING. N. M- Aug. 27.--Seven- teen MeXicans. caDtured by General Pershing's punitive expedition in Mexico last year and accused of par ticipation in the Villa raid on Colum- bus, N. M., pleaded guilty to second degree murder before District Judge R. R. Ryan here today and were sentenced to serve from seventeen to eighty years in the New Mexico penitentiary.
 Guadalupe Chavez pleaded not guilty and will be tried at the fall term of court.
 The prosecution was conducted by District Attorney T. s. Vaught
 The Mexicans have been confined in the iail at Silver City because of the lack of accommodation at Dem ing. They showed the effects of their long confinement. Some had been suffering from wounds received in the battle following the raid.
 The prisoners were taken to Santa Fe tonight by Sheriff w c. Simp-
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-09-07
o'clock w. G. Mcbride, master. ot

o'clock w. G. Mcbride. master. of announced the invocation by Rev. Saunders after which Miss lone Carter rendered piano solo. C. F. Hull gave short welcome ad- dress followed by pretty duet by Messrs. Romaness and Schimerka.
 Miss Edith Thomas then gave a most interesting talk on Red Cross work and what is being done. with a final appeal for more members. The speaker of the evening w. B. Kelly Of Clifton, gave most interesting talk and his remarks brought forth numerous expressions of applause At the close of the program the en- tire audience rose and sang the Star Spaneled Banner. A general social time followed during which the many selected men were greeted by all. The ladies of the Red Cross branch served coffee and sandwiches ably assisted by number of young ladies dressed in the Red Cross cos tune. The floor was cleared after the program and dancing was enjoy ed until the mid night hour. The
 affair was certainly sociable one
 and complete success from start to finish Much credit is due the Red Cross ladies, the Boy Scouts and
 Judge Lally with his committee of workers for the delightful entertain ment.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-09-07
ROOSEVELT DAM AT PEORIA

PEORIA, H., Aug. PA complete woiking model of the great Roose- welt dam in Arizona will forma part of the Arizona state display at the Twelfth International Soil Products Exposition, which is to be held at Peoria, H., September 1929, in con junction with the Peoria Fair.
 This is the model which was shown at the PanamaPacific Exposition at San Francisco in 1915, where it at tracted considerable attention. Ar engagements have been made for the proper installation of the model and it will be shown in operation. with water flowing over the flood gates
 The Roosevelt Dam is situated about 70 miles above Phoenix on the Salt River. It stores water for the irrigation of about 240,O00 acres in the Salt River valley. The Dam is 240 feet high and is second in amount of water stored. in the world it's capacity being next only to that Of the recently completed Elephant Butte dam in New Mexico
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-09-07
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

So many inquiries have come to the University of Arizona recently re- garding the date of opening of the college year that it is believed by the University authorities that there is some misunderstanding existing
 Reports have been circulated that the
 University would open September l, but this is not the case. The calen- dar for the year will be carried out exactly as it is given in the catalogue. Matriculation and registration of new students will be held on Septem- Der 14th and 18th Friday and Sat urday. Entrance examinations will also be given on these days. Mon- day, September 17th will be registra- tion day for old students. and class work being the following day, Tues day, September 18th.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-09-07
The MorenCi Leader


N. B. Lindsley was called to re- port for duty at Ft. Leavenworth last week.
 Mrs. G. c. Ernest and child left last week for Oklahoma where she will make her home.
 | MT. and Mrs. H. w. Hill and fami ly left here last Monday on a mon- ths visit with home folks in Pitts burg, Kansas.
 Mrs. R. B. Lewis and family and Mrs. Walmsley returned from Long Beach Monday evening after enjoy ing the summer months at the beach.
 Mrs. D. M. Cansier and son return ed home last Sunday after spending the summer with relatives in Albu querque, N. M.
 Morenci public schools opened on Tuesday of this week with over thousand pupils in attendance. This number is about the same as last ynar when the camp was full of peo- pie and more teachers will lie nee essary to care for the steady increase rom CnlS tune On-
 :, Mrs. L. J. Owen entert lined a few friends at cards on Tuesday evening of this week. At the con cluslon of the playing Messrs. Ro- maness and Schimerka rendered a nunter of musical selections. Re- fleshments were served during the affair which was a most delightful one Mrs. A. l.. Jones was the charm ing hostess at her home on last Fri day evening when she entertained a large party of ladies at auction for the benefit of the Red Cross branch. The afternoon was a pleasing one 10 all and pretty tavors were awarded Mrs. Larkin Neal and Miss Lillian Owen. Delicious refreshments were served in conclusion of the affair. Hundreds of people gathered at the Morenci Club on last Saturday evening when a public reception was rendered the Morenci contingent of soldiers for the national army. The auditorium was handsomely decorat- ed with flags and bunting for the affair and presented a very attrac- tive appearance. Promptly at eight
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-09-07

X. Smith is in Missouri enjoying a vacation with relatives. W. J. Donahue returned last week from a vacation visit with his family at the coast.
 Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Dudley re- turned last week from the coast after a several weeks visit.
 N. K. Loder returned the first of this week from a months visit with relatives in Chicago.
 c. B. Macreth returned from a sew eral weeks visit at the beach cities on Wednesday.
 pr. F. E. Stanton left last week on a months visit with his family in California.
 Johnny Hoffman returned from Los Angeles on Friday after a mon- -ths vacation.
 F. W. Mclean left on Thursday morning for the coast where he will join his family on an extended visit.
 H. A. Leidich left last week for San Diego where he will make an ex- tended visit.
 w. G. Mcbride left on Thursday morning on a several weeks visit with his family in California.
 MT. and Mrs. c. s. Beck left here Thursday for Minneapolis, where they will visit with relatives for "a month.
 Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Porri left here on Thursday for San Diego, Calf, where they will make their home.
 Mrs. c. B. Nonnamaker and daugh ters returned from California last Saturday after spending the summer at the beach.
 M. H. Mclean, manager of the Phelps Dodge Corporation returned from La Jolla, Calif., last Saturday where he has been visiting his fami- ly.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-09-07

son. Three other MeXicans were captur- ed by the American troops. One of them died. a second is sick at Silver City and third escaped from the es- cort in Mexico.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-09-07

spirit, would go so far toward discov ccing the real causes of the parricr la" manifestation of social discontent and assist further in the adjustment of he whole ind,'St' al situation.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-09-07
''Gets-lt," 2 Drops,
 corns Peel Off !!
For 25 Gents Peel Of 25 Corns. ;

"Gets-It," the greatest corn dis covery of any age. makes joy-walk- you feel like the Statue of Liberty. Buy a "liberty" bottle of "Gets-It"
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-09-07
.Tt Will Come on In One Complete
 Piecev

right now,-free yourself at once from all corn misery. It will peel off painlessly. in one complete piece. any corn, old or young, hard or soft. or between the toes, any callus. or any corn that has resisted every thing else you have ever used. Of
 All you need is or 3 drops Of "Gets-It." that's all. "Gets-It'' is the only safe way in the world to treat a corn or callus. It's the sure is tried and true-used by millions. Never irritates the flesh or makes the toe sore. It always works; peels- corns-off- -like-a- 25c a bottle is all you need pay for "Gets-It" at any drug store. or sent on receipt Of price by B. Lawrence 6 O.. Chicago. III.
 Sold in Clifton and recommends as the worlds best corn remedy b Glitch Drug Company.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-09-07

w. J. Donahue returned last week from a vacation visit with his family at the coast.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-09-07

MT. and Mrs. G. H. Dudley re- turned last week from the coast after a several weeks visit.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-09-07

N. K. Loder returned the first of this week from a months visit with relatives in Chicago.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-09-07

X. Smith is in Missouri enjoying a vacation with relatives.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-09-07

c. B. Macreth returned from sev- eral weeks visit at the beach cities on Wednesday.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-09-07

Dr. F. E. Stanton left last week on a months visit with his family H California.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-09-07

M. H. Mclean, manager of the Phelps Dodge Corporation returned from La Jolla, Calif., last Saturday where he has been visiting his fami ly.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-09-07

Mrs. c. B. Nonnamaker and daugh ters returned from California last Saturday after spending the summer at the beach,
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-09-07

Johnny Hoffman returned from Los Angeles on Friday after mon 7ths vacation.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-09-07

N. B. Lindsley was called to re- port for duty at Ft. Leavenworth last week.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-09-20
EXEMPTIONS FROM THE
DISTRICT BOARD
Ten Are Allowed on Industrial Grounds
and Others On Appeal

The district exemption board has
certified number of exemptions al
lowed on the status of industrial &C.
cupation while others are merely on
the claims of dependents and similar
ones which were first passed upon by
the local board. The exemptions on
industrial grounds are allowed only by
the district board, the local boards not
passing on these claims.
The claims allowed on industrial
grounds follow:
John Godtfred Rude, Kenmare.
Rasmus Katherman, Minot.
Martin Johan Jorgensen, Minot.
Carl Brandt, Ryder.
Carl Marthinus Nelson, Makoti.
Edward Robert Klinner, Max.
George Adams, Minot.
Clarence Franklin Hettinger, Berth.
old.
Paul Erickson, Plaza.
The claims allowed on other grounds
on appeal from the local board follow
Winnie J. Hoelzle, Minot.
Milton Sholaas, Berthold.
Harrison Francis Clark, Minot.
CLAYTON Elebrine Hack, Deering.
George Joseph Jessin, Kenmare.
Charles Pocket, Minot.
Albert Schwenn, Douglas.
Ward James Beard, Minot.
John Semingson, Makoti.
John r. Slack, Berthold.
Alfred Frank Violette, Minot.
William Edward Alger, Minot.
Nels Peterson, Makoti.
William Folkert, Kenmare.
Anton Christensen Olson, Minot.
Emil Knute Norberg, Kenmare.
Emory Clifton Wheeler, Minot.
John Lawrence Bogart, Minot.
Norval Raymond Merrick, Minot.
, John T. Jaqusch, Plaza.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-09-20
TWO BURLINGTON MINES SIGN
Miners Resume Work in Hunnewell
and Davis Mines-Others Say they
Will Work Green Men

Leslie D. Cotton, one Of the mine
owners, informs the Independent that
he is preparing to operate his mine
with green miners. Mr.. Cotton states
that if the owners sign the agreement
with the miners, it will mean an in
crease of about 60 cents ton in the
price of mining. They want 20 cents
ton more for mining in dry rooms and
35 cents a ton more if the place is wet.
In entry work, they want rs cents a
ton more for dry work and 40 cents a
ton more for wet places. They ask for
$4.OO a day wages for mine laborers
and insist on being paid twice month
the first and fifteenth. If these dates
fall on holiday or Sunday, they want
their pay the day before.
They are now getting 80 cents ton
for room mining and $1.O0 ton for
entry work.
An organizer visited this section this
week and effected an organization. The
miners have signed up and a charter
has been ordered. The organizer left
today for the west.