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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-07-19
1ndies, All Meottuc.

Tho members nf the Ladies' Aid So
rir,y Of the First Christian church held
n busy session all-day yesterday in the
parlurs of the church.. The day was de-
voted to sewing and knitting for our
lads in Franco"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-07-19
LOST AND FOUND.

Losr-Betwecn 18th St. and Stop Z
J. Richland. pockctbook containing
about $23 and registration caro-. tlnHcr
viii receive liberal reward il returned
TO IntcllIgcnccr office. y-l3-l
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.WANTED-Fenale,

WANTEp-A girl for genera! house.
work in an apartment at No. 81
Twelfth ST. jy-l9-i
WANTED-EIpeHenc alteration girl
for ladies suits and coats. Apply Tho
Now York Store, 1o14 Main st. jy-lS-i
WANTED-An experienced waitress.
Apply at Crystal Dairy Lunch jy-1T-i
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BANKRUPT NOTICES

United States Of America. Northern Dis
trict nf West Virginia. So:
In the upited States Distric; Court in
and for said District.
In tho matter Of y. r. Bennett ana j.
T. Bennett. doing business under the
firm name Of Bennett Bros. BANKRUPT
Nm 1876 In Bankruptcy. Petition LOT
diS"hIrgr.
To the Honorable AIston G. Dayton
.Tudg" "f III" District Court or the
United States for the Northern DIS
trrt Of West Nirgina:
\. X. Bcnnct. and !. j.. lfcnn"tt. or
MoundSvill". IN the County OF Marshal!
and Stat. II West Virginia. in SAID DIS
trict. respectfully represents that on the
18Th day Of December. last past. they
were duly adjudgcd bankrupt under the
acts III Congress relating to hankruplc!
that they have luly surrendered all thnir
property and rights of property. ana nave
fully complied with all tn" r"uu Irrm"htS
If said acts and nf orders Of the court
iuurilinE their bankruptcy.
Wherefore. they pray that thcY may
hr drcrccd hy the Court IL have n full
discharge from ali debts prnrai'lc
against their cSiat" under said lG'nkrupt
acts except such debts as are excepted
by law from such discharge.
Dated this S,h day of March, y. D.
4. T.. BENNETT.
j. t.. BENNETT.
Partners as Bennett Bros.
bankrupt.
Order Of Notice Thereon.
Northern District of West Virginia. SIS
ON this inth day Of July. y. D.. 1918
on reading the foregoing petition. IT is
Ordered by the Court that nearing
hr had upon the same, on the loth GA!
of August. 4. D.. 1915. before said Court
~ Wheeling. in said district. Mt ten
0'C1n"k IN the forenoon: ami that notice
thereof IL" published IL The Wheeling In.
i"ll::rncc. Il newspaper printed IN SAD
District. and that all known creditors
AMI Other persons in interest may ap'
pear nj tho said tim" lind place and show
cause. if any they have. why the prayer
of tho sad petition should not be
granted
.An,l il is further ordered by the Court
that the clerk shall send by mail TO all
known creditors copies Of said petition
and this order Addressed 10 them at their
nlacrs Of residence rs stated.
, Witness III" Honorable Aston G.. Day
ton. Iudg" If IN" said Court, and the
seal thereof. 1T Wheeling. In. said dis
trict. on tn" 10th day OF July. \. D.. 1918.
\. T. JARRETT, Clerk. q
jy-1e-l1
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-07-19

LONDON. July 1S.-The Japan"s"
government has reached decision
which was tn" outcome of proposals
from the United states. says a dispatch
from Toxic In tn. Times under date OF
July ~, for joint Americana Japanese
intervention in Siberia Til" American
proposals. the dispatch adds. w"rH diff
:crent than th"s" made by Great Britain
and France.
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For Sale 49, Horses, Vehicles, Etc.

FOR sALE-Barga:n. Team horses and
heavy wagon. They weigh 400 lbs.
each. years old Apply at once Mr..
jy-l9-l
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WASHINGTON. July lS.-Amcrican
government officials declined TO COM
mcnt in any way upon the report from
Toxic that Japan has accepted a pro-
pusal OF the United States that Amer
lean and Japanese troops be sent into
Siberia. 1t is known that important
developments in the Siberian situation
ara impending. but officials indicated
that the tim" was not ripe for an an
nounrcment.
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WANTED-Male and Female

WANTED-Male and Female
o. S. Department Of Labor.
UNITED STATES EMPLOYMENT
SERVICE.
FREE TO EMP1oYE AND En6PhoYEn.
wheeling Commercial Association
Assembly Room.
MARKET AUDITORIUM BUILDING.
MALE HELP WANTED.
Any number Of Coal Miners.
Two Mechanical Craftsmen.
Two Electric Cranemen
II Foundry Clippers.
Glass Blowers and CATERERS. flint ,
factory. =
Hotel Porters.
Hotel Housemen
Any number Laborers
Machinists.
Freight Handlers
Grey Iron Moulder1-
Pipe Cutters.
Two Electric Welders-
FEMALE HELP WANTED.
Eight (colored) Glass Bottle factory.
Domestics.
POSITIONS WANTED.
MALE.
Truck Drivers.
Care Taker Of Lawn. Etc.
Shell Inspectors.
Veterinary Surgeon.
Watchmen and Time Keepers.
FEMALE.
Stenographcrs. ...
Stenographers and Book-kecpers.
Call At the United States Employment
Service between and O'clock for In
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ployment desired. Remember this -
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whatever to any person :je-ltf
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SHANGHAI. July 1S.--N3y tho As
snri:t;.d lrnSS "a dispatch To the
Daily News from T." KING says inc h!i', =:
~: decided ON Joint intervention in
liberia in the landing of British.
Er.nch, Japanese AMI American con-
tiuecnts. who will occupy only Niadi-
vnStok. 81 as tn permit IN" CZcch"-
SlovakS to op"ra:" inland.
.rL,. rnrrrSpnuinnt adds that hr I'M
,.rstandS tn" aEEr"Gnt" allied force
,.iII no; exceed one division.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-07-19

WASHINGTON. July 1S.-Tnkin ana
London dispatches announcing tnae
TaDon prarrically has accepted tn" pro-
nos,ls of the United States AS I" tho
rn,.thod Of extending military aid %
Russia in Siberia hav" not altered the
Of the government here
20 permit no announcements whatcS"r
~, III" subject.
Further than an official admission
that negotiations hay" l'"rn going on
for some tim" with 'ir"nt Britain. japan
and France. ln"king l." the adoption or
4 common policy. absolutely n"'hihE
u.aS aNailahl" tor publir:fInn.
..orSrnu.utIy any NOR. EXTENDED
statements purpnrtiuG !" r"pr"S"n; 'hH
,ttiturin rf Tho I'ni;"h S'ri"+ govern
,nrnt are wholly unauthorized. and IN
fact contrary To what officials con-
slider the hrS, interests Of the sltua-
ton at this time.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-07-19
FOR SALE Pianos.

FOR sALE-1Iilton upright piano, has
never been used. a almost one-halt
cost price. Beautiful mahogany =. case.
exceptionally fine tone. 4 bargain Tor
some one Call at IS 4th ST.. \. Wheel
inE. or Nat. l5c9-f. E-l?-i
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ATLANTIC CITY HOTELS
HOTEL MAJESTIC A, s''''. =

Reach. Ocean view; cap 800: elevator: private
baths; running water In White serTice
Amer plan. $50 up daily. Special weekly NJ A
SMITH
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WANTED-Ageuts

wANTED-Three good agents to sell
household necessities on tho install
mcnt plan. Best Of goods ard best ~
commissions. We pay weekly. Z. +.
Adams Co. 1l4O-1142 Main St fnr-12-tt
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WANTED--Male

wANrED-Two first class machinists.
Wheeling Chemical and Produce Com
nnuy 3lSt and jacob. ly-l9-l
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-02-15

role is filled, then turn in the LIQUID
part of the tomatoes thlckened with
little flour and butter. cover and
bake an hour, then uncover and bake
20 minutes.
Mock Terrapin.-Parboil a pound of
beef liver, cut in slices for five min
utes, then drain and brown in bacon
fat. Chop in small pieces put back
into the pan and add quarter of a
teaspoonful of dry mustard. salt and
pepper to taste, few drops of wor-
cestershire sauce and boiling water IL
needed. Boil up. thicken with flour
blended with butter. using table
spoonful of each. Add hard-cooked
egg. finely chopped, and a few drops
of lemon juice.
Canned Corn on Toast.-To each
cupful of corn allow teaspoonful Of
chopped onion fried in Tablespoonful
of butter, do not brown add the corn.
a half cupful of milk. salt and pepper
to toast. Cook slowly for five minutes
Meanwhile toast slice of bread for
each person and fry two slices of ba.
con for each. Pour the prepared corn
over the toast from which the crusts
have been removed. Serve with the
bacon slices over the top.
Yorkshire Corn Pudding-Put into
mixing bowl cupful of canned corn.
three-fourths of cupful of milk. add
two well-beaten egg yolks. Into another
bowl sift cupful of flour with three
teaspoonfuls of baking powder and n
half teaspoonful of salt, mix together
the flour and corn, add the well-beaten
whites of two eggs. Put into we'll
creased muffin rings and put into each
a teaspoonful of the juice from the
roast, fill half full with the batter and
bake In a moderate oven. Serve around
the meat with meat gravy.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-02-15

Ing dish in layers with a cupful and
half Of rich white sauce, alternat-
Ing until all is used. Cover with but
until the crumbs are brown.
Rich Oyster Stew.-Rub the inside
of the stew pan with a cut Glove of
garlic and slice of onion, do not al
low shred of either to remain. Melt
three tablespoonfuls of butter add one
and half tablespoonful of flour, stir
and cook until smooth, then add one
and half cupfuls of thick cream. and
one and three-fourths pint of milk
When 1t Is boiling hot add the oysters
which have been parboiled three min
utes, boil up and serve at once with
seasoning of salt and pepper to taste.
stewed Beans With Vegetables
Soak cupful of beans over night and
in the morning add pinch of soda and
scald them. Simmer for three hours
In saited water. Add fourth of a
pound of sliced salt pork and boil for
an hour longer. Then add two cupfuls
of diced potatoes, two sliced onions.
one cupful each of diced carrots and
turnips. Cook until the vegetables
are tender then add half cupful Of
barley, which has been soaked and
cooked until soft. Season to taste with
salt and pepper and In the seasoning
add cupful of fresh corn cut from
the cob.
oId-Fashicned Welsh RarebIt.-Slice
a half pound of bacon and fry on one
Side. then turn them and lay on slice
of cheese to cover the bacon well.
Sprinkle with paprika. cover the fry
ing pan and cook gently until the turn
ed side of the bacon is done. The
cheese will then be melted and crisp
at the edges. Serve with buttered toast
at once.
Add handful of dates and raisIns
with few nuts to chopped apple. and
celery. with French dressing, which
makes most delightful salad.
A most tasty way of serving boiled
cabbage was discovered by adding a
little of the vinegar In which dill
pickles had been put up. Butter. salt
and pepper were added. but the vim
egar gave a new and most appetizlng
davor.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-02-15
FELoN QUARTERS NOW EMPTY
For the First Time in Many Weeks
Those In Yolo Jail Are
Unoccupled.

Woodland, Cal.-For the first time
In many weeks the felon quarters at
the Yolo county jail were empty re-
Gently. With the departure of Joe
Guerrero, convicted of bean thefts, for
San Quentin. went the last of the pris-
oners in the felons' department.
There are but two men and one
woman left in the Jail. The two men
are "vags" and the woman is Kate
Frost, murderess, who is waiting the
outcome Of an appeal taken to the
higher court.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-02-15
Surely Meatless DAY


They didn't violate "meatless day"
after all.
Food conservation hath its heroes
and heroines no less than war.
A young housewife bought herself
lamb stew, and that evening set 1t
forth for the delectation of her hus-
band.
\. The stew was mostly lamb bone, the
Husband thought. as he searched the
dish for a bit IF meat.
His probe proved unsuccessful.
But he didn't say anything.
Neither did his wife, but she was
thinking lot.
All of sudden the husband spoke
up.
why, this is meatless dayw he
gasped, horror struck in remembrance.
His wife looked sadly at the dish.
1T Is" she said, grimly.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-02-15
WILL ROB 20; THEN LEAVE
Jersey City Highwayman DefiantIy
Notifies Police of Proposed
Depredations.

Jersey City. N. Jersey City is
reluctantly hiding highwaynan who
has given his word as to the number
of his intended victims and who APP
parently proposes to keep 1t.
I'll rob twenty before escape from
this town." he defantly notified the
police.
He has seventeen victims to his
credit and 1t is very probable the New
Jersey police will draw a breath of re-
lief after the report of the twentieth
robbery.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-02-15

of flour mixed with teaspoonful of
cinnamon, a half teaspoonful of cloves
and a teaspoonful of soda mixed with
the potato. Dredge n fourth of a cup
of shredded citron and cupful of
rnisins with flour, using two table
spoonfuls and mixing 1t with the rest.
Pour into mold and steam three
hours. Serve with n hard sauce. A
teaspoonful of baking powder sifted
over the fruit just before it is added
to the batter will keep 1t from sink
ing to the bottom of the mold. Flour
should be used as usual, however.
Apple Cracker Pudding.-Crumble
six large milk crackers into pudding
dish pour over these enough cold wa
ter to soak them until soft. Pare three
medium-sized apples, cut In halves, re-
move the core and put them on to stew
with a little water for ten minutes.
Pour a pint of milk over the soaked
crackers. add two beaten eggs, stir in
the apples and half cupful of sugar.
Flavor with n teaspoonful of lemon ex-
tract and n grating of nutmeg over the
top of the pudding. Put n teaspoon
full of butter In small bits over the top
and bake in slow oven until firm and
brown. Serve hot.
Indian Pudding.-Scald pint of
milk and add to 1t gradually n half
cupful of Indian meal. half cupful of
molasses, a teaspoonful of cinnamon
and cupful of chopped suet. Cook
ten minutes, cool and add three eggs
beaten light. Turn into creased
mold and boil five minutes. Serve with
hard sauce. This pudding may be
baked. If light coating of -four is
slfted over the top delicious brown
crust will be formed in baking A
half cupful of raisins will be a great
addition to this pudding.
Attend the end. and never stand In
doubt,
Nothing's SO hard but search will find
1t out.
-Herrick
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-02-15
LOSES THREE LEGS, YET
HOLDS ORIGINAL TWO

Bristol, Conn.-How Sergeant
BILLY" Thompson of this place,
who went over to France with
the One Hundred and Second
Regiment, lost three legs and is
still able to walk is explained
in a letter which he has just
sent home to his folks. Ser
geant Thompson writes:
ut is real enjoyment to watch
the fellows when the mail from
home comes In. One man opens
n letter and reads to me that
BILLY" Thompson has lost his
left leg and will be home as
soon as they can send him. A
little later another man comes
up and shows me a letter from
home which says that Sergeant
Thompson has lost both legs,
and is expected to live. Still an
other letter said / was serious
ly wounded. according to re-
ports from home. Well, after
losing the three legs, 1 still have
the two 1 brought over with
me-"
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-02-15
BOY TELLS AWFUL
TALE OF CRUELTY
Shocking Story of humanity
Outrivals the Experience
of Oliver Twist.

Morris, Ill.-Paul Hatcher. through
his sister, Mrs. Caroline Sparr. has
filed suit against his father, Frank
Hatcher, asking separate guardianship
and alleging tale of cruelty outrival-
ing that of Oliver Twist fame. The al
legations, in brief, follow:
Forced to arise at four, do chores
until nine, and then run to school /;
stepmother lied about him to father,
induced latter to beat him, denied him
same food as other members of family,
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-02-15

gave him food inferior to that sup
piled servants and permitted him to
sit at table only at evening meal.
WAS given meat only on Sunday
and then only half n chickens wing
when he refused to permit stepmother
to battle him, she told his father and
he was whipped until water in tub was
red with blood; forced TO wear long,
toeless stockings although was wear
ing long pants; forced to keep clothes
and dress in basement without sufii-
cient toilet articles.
Received dollar a week for sum-
mer weeks, but payments were evaded
by imposition of fines
The boy is under care of physi-
clan and feeling against the boys ia
ther and stepmother runs high.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-02-15
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add ! or. Bay
Rum, small box of Barbo Compound,
and Il OF. of glycerine. Any druggist can
put this up or you can mix it at home at
very little cost. Full directions for MAX
ing and use come in each box of Barbo
Compound. 1t will gradually darken
streaked, faded gray hair, and make it soft
and glossy. 1t will not color the scalp, is not
sticky or greasy, and does not rub off. Adv.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-02-15

of celery chopped, to pint of rich
stock, chicken or other broth. strain
and pour in the gelatine after the flaw
or has been cooked out of the vege-
tables. Put into a mold and when be
ginning to set add pint of cooked
meat nnely chopped. When firm. slice
and serve on a platter garnished with
cress or parsley.
Soak teaspoonful of gelatine in n
small quantity of vinegar or lemon
juice and add to mayonnaise dress
ing 70 thicken it.
Lemc. jelly made from lemon juice,
water and gelatine, cut in cubes makes
most delicate garnish for pressed
chicken.
Grape Sherbet.-Soak half an en-
velope of gelatine in half cupful of
cold water five minutes. Make a strip
by boiling one cupful of sugar In one
and a half cupfuls of boiling water
ten minutes then add the soaked gela-
tine Cool slightly and add a pint of
lemon juice and third of cupful of
orange juice. Freeze. Serve in sher-
bet glasses.
Gelatine to be good should be abso-
lutely tasteless and uniform In
strength. A jelly should be just stiff
enough to hold its shape when turned
out of the mold, yet soft enough to
culver. with the movement of the dish.
Prune Jeiiy.-Wash half pound of
prunes, cover with water and soak sew
eral hours; then put them water and
all into a saucepan with the grated
rind of half lemon an inch stick of
cinnamon. a fourth of a cupful of
sugar. Cook until tender, strain off
the liquid and rub the prunes through
sieve. Crack a few of the stones,
blanch the kernels and add them to
the pulp. Add the gelatine, pulp and
fruit juices and stir occasionally until
nearly cold. Decorate with shredded
almonds and set away until firm.
The union of lakes. the union of lands,
the union of states none can sever
The union Of hearts, the union of
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-02-15
Nu1. Ne4~,.eQ
Many Like Him.

"What's wrong with Glithers?" He
has mistaken conception of his duty
as n citizen" "Yes?" "He won't put
his shoulder to the wheel. He wants
pther people to do that, while he
stands on one side and Jots down the
number Of revolutions 1t makes."-Bir.
mingham Age-Herald.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-02-15

ding. - Gre a m n
half cupful of but
ter substitute. with
one cupful of brown
sugar; add one
c u p ( III ea c h OF
ground raw pota-
to. carrot and APP
nile. then a cunful
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-02-15

Chilli Con Carne.-Cut
up the leftover steak
and put a layer Of the
meat in a casserole,
sprinkle with chopped
onion, a few spoonfuls
of kidney beans and a
layer of canned tomatoes,
seasoning each layer with
salt and chill pepper.
Renent until the 1880
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-02-15

dish for a supper
or luncheon dish.
Boil three cupfuls
of cut-up celery In
a little sailed wa
ter until tender, al
lowing 1t to steam
nearly dry. Put 1t
into q huttorod hnIr
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-02-15
Tie KTTQEN
GBINEK s.

She is capitalist.
Fen though she may in cottage dwell.
Whose heart to truth is close a kin
o. what indeed do paltry dollars spell.
Unless the life is right withinl
A H. Ayers
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-02-15

Ten smiles for nickel Always buy Red
Cross Bag Blue. have beautiful, clear
white clothes Adv.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-02-15

After all. the Spectator is a sort
of bargain counter.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-02-15

The talent of success is nothing more
than doing what you can. well: and do
ing whatever you do. without thought
OF fame.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-02-15

Lots of men don't have to travel far
when they go to the bad.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-02-15

is she very pretty?"
Every. She keeps her father broke
buying gowns to equal her face"
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-02-15
sEAsoNAsLE PUDDINGs.

The following group of buildings
may prove helpful or suggestive:
California Pud-
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-02-15

light dessert, however
there are countless
ways of serving it The
following are n few:
Meat loaf.-Soak one
package of gelatine in
n cupful of cold water
five minutes, add the
juices of a lemon. Add
an onion grated, a stalk
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-02-15

The highest liberty is the liberty to
do right.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-02-15
WAYS WITH GELATINE.

Most cooks labor under the mistal
en- inea that gelntine Is only used as
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-02-15
ECONOMICAL DISHES.

The tough ends of steak or bits of
leftover may be used most acceptably
in the following:
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-02-15
PALATABLE DISHES.

The coarser stalks of celery may
be used for cooked celery, making a
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-02-15

The union of lakes. the union of lands,
the union of states none can sever
The union of hearts, the union of
hands. and the Flag of our Union
foreveri
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-02-15

Attend the end. and never stand In
doubt,
Nothing's SO hard but search will find
1t out.
-Herrick.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-17
HOUSEHOLD NOTES

To clean a room of mosquitoes, put half a teaspoonful of oil of law ender in a cup of boiling water. No mosquito can endure it.