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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-29
Hirh School Notes.

The reports for the month Of October
Will be issued Friday.
The first edition Of the ~Tr1adei i
phian." school paper. will be issued ny
tha Seniors In the near future.
The BASKETBALL floor at wheeling
mark has beon secured this season tnV
the boys and girls teams OF h's
school.
1t Is quite a difficult problem 10 get
enough coal to keep the school going
Sometimes the last OF the coRl viii ne
in the rurnacse when a now load is ro-
ceived.
The Junior class will give a food-
less" banquet in the near future. All
the members Of tho football team are
invited.
The Girls Glee club Will hold its
regular weekly meeting tomorrow even
Ing in the study hall under tn" dlrcc-
ton Of Miss Bess McGranahan.
Several patriotic girls in the schoot
arc opening up their hearts and are
giving the football team som" fudge
for It's efforts.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-29

"Dandruf has made your
hair straggly. thin looking and
lifeless. Your coat collar is al
ways covered with ugly scales.
Stop your Dandruff now. You
can. Just look at my hair.
The Dandru8 is entirely gone
and almost overnight Pompeian
HAIR Massage made my hair at
tractve-"
The SUCCESS Of Pompcian HAIR
Massage is in its name-"Mas-
sage" 1t is a treatment not
merely a tonic. The massaging
(rubbing) of the scalp wakes up
the roots OF the hair to new life.
This rnassagirg also opens the
pores of the scalp to the wonder
fully stimulating liquids in Pom.
pcian HAIR Massage Dandruft
goes. Your hair will become and
stay healthy, vigorous, attractive
All that is needed is a little
r,assaging once or twice = week.
One application shows results.
Your scalp will Immediately feel
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-29
Wilson in Appeal for
The Stricken Peoples
Of the Near East

WASHINGTON. Oct. @S.-FreSidcnt
Wilson tonight appealed 10 the Ameri-
can people again 20 contribute to the re-
lief OF the stricken Armenian ana SYRIAN
peoples. Tho situation among more IMAM
1000. 900 destitute survivors Of TURKISH
atrocities. he said, is $50 distressing as
10 make a special appeal % the sTmpa-
tbiaS of America.
The Presidents statement addressed
TO the American people. follows:
One year ago. in compliance with res
olutions passed by Tho senate and ny the
house Of Representatives | appointed
days on which the pHopl" OF n" United
States might mako such contributions ms
:hcy felt disposed for ~" aid "t the
stricken Arnenians and Syrian peoples.
American dipoca:ic and consular
representatives and other American rc@:-
dents recently returned from western
Asia, assured me that many thousands
Of lives were saved from salvation by
the gifts q. the American people. last
] winter. They MISC br.ng full assurance
or tho continued effective distribution
| o. relief and repn:, that the suffering
| and death from exposure and SttNali"n
viii inevitably bc greater this winter
| than last unless tn" survivors can I've
! helped by further contributions from
america.
REPORTS !ndtcal. tha; Of orphans
! alone there arr. more Ihan i0o.tnn. be
! sides women and ''Mrr dependent chill
! drcn. reaching :, total II: iEHEc ihan =
ono pon destitute SURVIVORS. Tn" sItu"-
/ hon is su distressing aS I" make sue
/ cial appcaI'lu tn. RAp:,hi"s az All.
/ In view Of lhr d"G"nt n".-t c"it
; aguIn upon Tie PEOPLE .; th'' tinted
S;a:rS ~ MAKE such further c'';itrlhn-
! lions US :h"y feel disposed. ~ their
/ h.. n al a
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-29
"2EAR.- Stop Your Dandruff
by using
Pompeian HAIR Massage"

clean and invigorated: In GO
month your Dandruf viii be gon@
Pou,peian HAIR Massage = .
clear amber liquid. Not oily. Not
sticky. Very pleasant to use:
Greatest treatment for oH6-
ruff In the world" says ]. A. X
Chicago, III, -and I speak iron
experience. My hair before =!
started using it had gone beyond
the ordinary stages OF Dsndrua
and was covered With scalec winch
embarrassed me greatly: I have
introduced Pompeian HAIR MAG
sage to my friends"
Practically every user ny@
ono bottle shows actual results:
Get a Csc, Soc or 81 bottle At the
stores and say the same.
Have your barber every now ana
then apply a careful Pompeian
HAIR Massage. Used in over
10000 of the best barber shops
from Maine to California.
Made by the reliable makers OF
the famous Pompeian MASSAGE
Cream and Pompeisn NIGHT
Cream. aoV' pr
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-29
River kilograms.

DAVIS ISLAND DAM-1@9 feet. ris-
ing: clear.
STEUEENVILLE--1 feet. rising
clear.
PARkERSRuRG-l7 feet. stationary;
clear.
MOEGANTOWN-6 feet and rising:
clear.
OH. ClTY-9.5 feet, rising: clear.
WARREN--lU feet, rising: clear.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-29
ACID POISONINGl

The most eminent physicians recog-
nize that ur3c acid stored up IN the
system il he cause Of govt and rheu-
mat;suu, thss this uric 1cid poison is
presen IN tho Joints, muscfss, or nerves.
By experimenting and analysis at the
Iuana' Hote, snd Surgical Institute
in BuHalo, T. Y, Doctor Pierce discor-
end a combination of native remedies
that he cxIled An-u-ric, which drives
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-29

Quickly out OF the mist thru the
vale and over deadman's hill our allies
charge on the foe aud do not spare
the bsyones or bomb. Many a man
leading q quiet life at home comes
as near de9th-a running just as
dangerous q risk DO his ffe-and is not
axxre Of It until tho sudden twinge
of rhsumatism or gout lays him 'by
the hee3a.D -.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-29
RIVER NEWS

Al present the local steamers are
running of schedule. Tho Liberty.
which was supposed to leave Saturday
morning nj 1870. did not get away I'M
tcr,lay afternoon nj ! o'clock. This
morning at 1850 tho Milton VIII leave
for New Matamoras.
At all local points the river is rum
ring rather high. Mt tho MrMcChen dam
the gauge registering 20.4 feet and sta
tIonary.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-29
Personals and Brief 8.

William Allen. nf New Cumberland o..
returned home last evening after visiting
friends In Elm Grove fnr few days
p. Crtswell. of Pm Grove. Is seriously
Ill at his home.
7 #. McKoIvcy. connected with III" g.
&, P. Telephone Company. at ClarkslurS.
has been transferred To Wheeling.
Ray Rice. connected with the Z. & +.
Telephone Company At ClarksburE, ms
returned after spending Sunday with his
uarents in Elm Grove.
George C7iner. OF Riverview. has re-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-29
Rank CayoS In

Part Of the bank along the street
car track OF the West Virginia Trac-
ton and Electric company, near Wheel
ing. caved in yesterday on account OF
tho recent hoary rains. which looscnco
it up. The track gang was called on l
at an carly hour yesterday morning ana
the work was finished by noon slips
are occurring all along tho tracks. aud
n similar slip occurred near Atkinsons
crossing. near West Alexander. on last
Saturday,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-29
z,cha,or Clun pi1handed

The Bachelor cub. ~ Elan Grove. de-
ciued to disb1nd rnr the coming winter.
ut u special meeting held in It's club
rooms on Main street. yesterday. rms
club was composed "f about twenty
-ounE fellows from Elm Grove and a.
several members or IN" club are work
ing in othsr cites. K was decided TO
hold n hnyride this coming Thursday
and dishnnd.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-29
Ssiborts Won Battle.

Th> Sc!hrGt. y. g.. % Elm Grove
nou aided ihni: way ~ u G-n victory over
m. fosI MrCormarkS uf Wheeling %'s-
,.rt;,v afternoon ,,m III" rhcdah grounds
As III, field wA% rach"r eHprrry. only
slru;Sht football was used. and the Set
bcriS hal ,hr h"tcr - Tho argument
during the cr,ir. game. .Rip" Nc
af,c VAS the star for lhc Saiherts.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-29
Young Mon Arraigned

James Thomas. Dr.. OF near wheeling
Park. wss arraign"d before Squire
Charles Seihcrt ~ Elm Grove. Saturday
evening on n charge Of raising a dfstur-
bance ut his home. Re was f1ned hro
and costs and given n severe lecture.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-29

Ice with the cheers OF thousands ring
Ing in their cars and were escorted to
their respective starting points. the
Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio
dcpots. by the greatest parade that mas
yet marched with any Of ,hc men who
have loft to Join the National army.
Three of the city men failed to report
to Judge Honecker. They are: James
II. Jones. Thomas r Wood and James
Driver The latter ia confined In the
county jail and will be sont to tho camp
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-29
Football Team to Moundsvtle

TriadelphA high school football team
will begin a week "r hard preparation
this evening. for Tho game with Mounds
Vile at Mnundsv'lle next Friday. Tho
local boys came nut OF the scrap with
Sistersvil,e IN fine shape.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-29

Exceedingly heavy auto traflc was
experienced in this section yesterday.
The weather was Ideal for motoring and
Il seemed that everyone who owned
machine was out enjoying the bracinS
autumn air, Very few arrests were
made for speeding as no ono seemed in
clln.d TO hit-'er-up over the slippery
roads
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-29
Musicale at Vance.

A large audience was present at the
Vance Memorial church last evening. to
attend me musicale which WIS given by
tho church choir The program WAS an
exceedingly good one.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-29
Chorus to Sive Party.

The Sunday school chorus OF tho stone
Presbyterian church will Give Ha1low-
cen party in the assembly room OF the
church on Thursday evening. This event
promises TO DO tho most delightful OF any
yet held by this chorus.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-29
Ent CCluh Dives Party.

Tn. well known IA; ''uh al Elm
t;rov.. VIII duly ,'b*"rT" ttaii"weon
,,o>i "Wednesday c,rn'ng. when it will
give u darcr ami 'rannuriaS"." part:
AT ln:,.ar'E ~, Zig Wheeling Creek.
About twenty couples will form In"
crowd
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-29

The worI: on TIL" new public school
At rrterS Fun is progressing very RAP
idly and The building will soon be ready
for occupation. The heating systcm
has not yet been Installed. Chhrlns Ray
Will he tho principsl Of tho new school.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-29
Organized Society.

A number OF young people OF OAK
Grove have organized a literary society:
The name has not as yet boon decided
On. hut will be ut the next meeting.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-29
WY, Hold Mnsoueratie.

a party OF young mon from EdS@
wood will give masquerade in the
popular Blum's hall ut Elm Grove "ea-
nesday evening. The affair VIII Dc IN
charge Of Clarence Hannah
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-29
won Over sistersvllle, 1910.

The TrladclphIa district high school
football ,eam mudballcd It's way TO VIC
tory over the fast going Slstersv'lle
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-29

later, while the other two are listed as
dcsertcrS.
In the parade were r number OF lad
les with 4 large American flag and they
collected S240.36 with which they VIII
supply the boys with anything they may
need while in camp.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-29

team, on tho Elm Grove grounds last
Saturday during heavy rainfall. The
final score WAS ~ to 0. lltndlsn rowing
across the water over Ststrr5vilie's goal
line for two toiuchdowrs. and Tyler
SWAIN acroSs with the uthor.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-29
COLORED DRAFTEES
Given q Great Ovation Before Their De-
pnrture for Camp Loo on Saturday

Wheeling gave the colored draflH"s
memorable farewell demonstration on
Saturday that they will remember for
some time. for they were sent to camp
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-29

The painter. Horace Vrrnet. had
remarkable memory for color and line
and could do a portrait from memory.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-29

The vine Of the grape frequently
referred to in the Old and New Tea-
taments has been cultivated from the
earliest times. The first mention OF
this plant occurs in Genesis TX. 2o-3l.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-07-27
FLuyANNA CHRISTIAN EN-
DEAvoR VISITS SNYDER

Ten automobiles crowded with
happy people came from Fluvanna
last Sunday afternoon to be the
guests Of the Presbyterian Christian
Endeavor Society.
A very interesting program was
given. participated in by the two
societies. A number Of good vocal
and instrumental numbers were CIV
en- by the Fiuvanna Society and a
splendid talk was made by Rev. Jas.
II Tate on the subject Of the golden
rule.
At 6.3O seats were re-arranged 80
as to use two rows Of seats for a
table and this was heaped high with
good things to eat and about ont
hundred people were served. Most
II not all Of the visitors stayed for
the evening service,
Al the night service Rev. Jas. H.
Tate preached q strong, helpful and
instructive sermon on the subject OF
the City Of the New Jerusalem.
Reporter
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-07-27

The School Board of the Snyder
Independent School District will re-
celve sealed bids for all material aud
labor necessary to build. erect. and
complete two brick buildings to be
used for toilet purposes, bids TO In
clude all plumbing. fixtures and con-
nectlons. The Board reserves the
right to reject any or all bids. Bids
will be opened at TO- o'clock Friday
morning, August Srd.9 1917 Plans
and specifications may be had at the
office Of +. F. Smith, president Of the
board. 6
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-07-27
New Plan Of Service

Beginning Sunday. July 20, the /.
morning services at our church will
be conducted along an entirely new
and distinctive line. The Sunday
School and the preaching service
will be put together under one con-
tinuous service. There will be no
lntermlsslon The opening servlHe Of
the Sunday school will be omitted,
and the classes will begin their reg,
ular lessons at their regular places
at s:45 promptly. At 1915. all the.
classes will assemble promptly iID
the main auditorium for the song
and preaching service. This service
will last for one hour, and we Will {
dismiss at 1915 or very few min
utes thereafter.
There are many advantages TO the
plan as we shall see as we begin.
to work H. Sunday morning we will
explain fully all the details OF the
plan and show some Of the advanm
tages. We consider this one OF the
most important steps we have TAX
en- for a long time and believe It.
Will be far reaching In its effect. Il
makes 1t possible for everybody to
come to both services without special
tire or inconvenience. BE sure to be
present Sunday mornlngand hearl
the plan discussed.
The evening services will remain
unchanged for the present. FurthdN
announcements will be made from
time to time.
W. II. SIMS. Pastor.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-07-27

This is a time when trandespeo-
pie are inclined 10 use the popular
slogan Conservation" TO aid some
particular line bf trade. Just now
newspaper officers are receiving
bundles OF stun urging the planting
OF fall gardens. The articles are well
written and are apt TO appeal to pa
trlotlc sentiment One can read the
convincing argument and II he does
MT know when, what and how to
plant, he is there Instructed and then
advised to Oh garden seed from
the promoterssM the campaign. 1t
is a very neat SCHEME II the news
papers would tumble.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-07-27

The School Board OF the Snyder
Independent School District will re-
ceIve sealed bids for all material and
labor necessary to build. erect and
complete two brick buildings to be
used for toilet purposes, bids TO in
Glide all plumbing. fixtures and con-.
nectlons. The Board reserves thdo
right to reject any or all bids. Bids
will be opened at 10 O'Clock Friday
morning, August Srd, 1917. Plans
and specifications may be had at the
office of +. =. Smith. president OF the
board. g
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-07-27

Mr., c. Il. Wade Of sinton, Texas,
and Miss Leila Porter Of Snyder were
married Wednesday morning at 1880
o'clock at the home OF the bride,
Rev. W II. Sims. officiating.
Only the family and a few friends
witnessed the ceremony.
The bride was. attlred in gray geor-
gette crepe while the groom wore
the conventional black.
Mr.. Wade is superintendent OF
public instruction OF San Patricio
county, and the bride is one Of sny-
der's fair daughters, who is loved
and honored by a large number OF
friends In this section.
The happy couple left for Mineral
Wells for visit. thence will 20 ia
Slnton where they will reside
The Signal Joins he many friends
In extending congratulations.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-07-27
The woman's Missionary society

The woman's Missionary Society
OF the Methodist Church will have
an open meeting In the home Of
Mrs. W. NJ. Curry Monday afternoon
at 4 p. m. All the ladies Of tho
church are invited. Bring your fin
lshed pieces for the Bazaar or some
piece you can finish during the af-
ternoon. Mrs. II. II. Curnutte, Mrs.
olln Hardy and Mrs. Il. u Grimes
will assist the hostess.
Mrs. y. u. Barnes and Mrs. Mary
+. Banks will give number OF
piano selections. All members Of
the Auxiliary are especially reques-
ted to be present.
Superintendent of Publicity.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-07-27

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
needs sienographers and iypewritors
Positions open for all who pass ex-
animation for departmental service.
Positions now open In Texas. salar-
les $500 to 1920. Examinations to
be held August 2isl at Lubbock. Alb.
ilene and other points. For partl-
culars inquire Post oflce. Snyder.
Texas. r. W. webb, Local Secretary
Civil Service Examiners.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-07-27
Chamberlains Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy.

Every family without exception
should keep this preparation al
hand duhng the hot weather OF the
summer months. chamberlAIn'i
Collie, Cholera and Dlarrhaea Rem.
edy Is worth many times lts0 cost
when needed and is almost certain
ct be needed before the summer Is
over, 1t has no superior for the
purposes for which II Is intended.
Buy It now. For sale by all dealers.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-07-27

promises as to an aiildavlt and that
II same was demanded he would
give the affidavit. but he left the
impression with the committee that
unless same was demanded Of him.
he did DOT expedite file an affidavit
At thp conclusion Of the meeting
Commissioner Davis handed Cover
nor Ferguson some kind OF an In
strument and told the governor was
his reservation In case the AFFIDAVIT
was demanded. The instrument hand
ed to the Governor was not read.
either by superlntedent Doughty or
myself.
Immediately upon adjournment Of
this meeting Commissioner Davis
gave out the Interview stating that
he signed the statement with tho
reservation that three members
would not make affldaylis that they
voted for Abilene on the first and
second ballots; and Governor Hobby
also telephoned from Houston to a
press correspondent that he author
lied the execution OF the statement
with the understanding that three
members would not file affIdavits
that they voted for Abilene.
When this matter was called to
my attention. I again stated to my
friends as to how had voted on the
first and second ballots and stated 10
the press that was willing to make
my AFFIDAVIT that did not vote for
Abilene on either the arst or sec
ond ballot. and Immediately there
after executed an affidavit to that
effect.
| have recently had conference
with Governor Hobby and he in
forms me that Governor Ferguson
told him over the telephone on the
day the statement was signed that
had admitted to him having vot-
cd for Abilene. and Governor Fergu-
son thought II would be best FOR
them nil to Issue a statement so the
matter would he dropped. have no
doubt that Governor Ferguson made
tho attainment IA Governor Hobby.
The abatement that voted for Alb
Ilene on either the first or second
ballot IA an unqualified falsehood
and no ono has any better reason TO
know IL than Goye1hor Ferguson |
have sought in every Ihy 10 have the
matter reopened andp would have
continued 10 insist upon II in Austin.
excepts for the facts above stated.
To leave the matter in liz present
form. when three members on the
hoard have signed affldaylts show
ing that there was n mistake In -fha
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-07-27

The action OF Mr.. Fuller in open
ing the A. a NJ. matter will not be
a one-slded aifair.-Abllene Report
err.
Then again when the trick was
turned In secret committee. we told
Abilene that It would be no one sided
affair-But Abilene didn't believe
II.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-07-27
THE wan nmlpE,s SECRET

featuring Vivian Pearson at the cozy
Theatre Monday. A powerful drama
showing a great lady opening up her
heart for the benefit Of another.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-07-27
A Three Cent Shin Plaster

W. 7. Thompson is exhibiting a
three cent bill Of the shin plaster de-
nomination. It rather mature In
years.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-07-27

Don't come in and price one ar
tlcle, but get our prices on all lines
and see how they compare with Ro-
tan. Colorado and other seaport
towns.
Lockhart Gro. Co.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-07-27
APOSTOLIC LEADERS Ar
RESTED AT FLUvANNA

II is announced that three lead
ers Of an Apostolic meetings being
conducted In the Fluvanna commun-
lty, were recently arrested and
placed In the scurry county Jail.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-07-27

What do you thing about 10 cans
Of Homlny for 800. You can get II
at Lockhart Gro. Co. North side Of
Square.