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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-24
DALLAS M!t
Mrs.. Clarence 1kecu11ousn.

Mrs. Minnie Little Mccullough was
born September IS, 1883. and died at the
Martins Ferry hospital on March 1s.
1919. She was united IN maria ge' with
Clarence Mccullough in March. 1913.
When young girl she Joined the Pres
byterian church Of Dallas and was a
loyal member to the church. On Febru-
airy 9Th. Mrs. McCullough was severely
burned when her clothing caught fire
TO the Martins Ferry hospital, where
she lowered between life and death for
six weeks.
She is survived by her husband and a
little son. Earle. aged years. Also one
sister. Mrs Mary Johnson. and eight
brothers: William. Melvin and George.
of Kansas; Frank. Leslie. Lynn, John
and Bridge. OF Dallas. Funeral services
were conducted at the home Thursday
al o'clock. by Rev. Samuel Davis Of
West Finley, after which the body was
laid at rest in the Dallas cemetery.
Clyde. the little son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph Powell, Is I'll Of FLU.
Mis- Bertha Caldwell Is caring for the
Wise Toland family. who are i'll OF
flu. Some Of them arc seriously i'll OF
pneumonia
Miss Mary Holves Is caring for Mr..
and Mrs. John Mccormick and daughter
who have the flu.
Mrs E. L. Kimmins. three sons and
daughter are III or llu.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Rhroades; have
returned from Benwood. where they
have spent the past three months.
Mr.. and Mrs. oliver Moss and sons.
are convaIcscing after a siege Of flu.
Mrs. Gale Etrickln and Mrs. s. ".
ST ricklin and children spent Wednesday
with Mrs. Walter Sampson.
Elmer Hunter Pat Ryan and Frank
Kimmins are recovering nicely from an.
attack Of flu.
Mason McGlumphy /. quite Ill Of flu
and plural pneumonia. His little daush-
ter, Dolores, Is now convalescent from
recent attack.
Mrs. Emma Chase and son. Floyd, arc
recovering from the flu.
ness visitors In Wheeling Thursday. MI.
Holmes recently suffered an attack OF
the flu.
Will McGlumphy and son. Of Deep
Valley. come Thursday to assist In car
ing for his son. Mason.
Wayne S,ricklin is visiting his grand
mother. Mrs Elizabeth Archer, Of Ma
jorsville.
Rev. B. F. Newman and Rev. Fred
erick WILLIAMS. are able 10 be up after
being i'll OF the flu
Alex. Mc(;lumphy and sons. Dwight
and Keith. arc i'll of the flu.
Earle Archer returned Wednesday
from visit with his aunt, Mrs. 7. r.
Ewing. Of Warwood.
W. A. Pattison has been off duty this.
week because Of illness.
Dorothy. little daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs Orlic kimmins, has the flu.
Mrs. Brady Mexican. Of Washington.
Pa. was in Dallas Thursday for the ~
Cuilough funeral.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-24
T NF0RCEMENT
OFPR0H|b|T|ON
UP THIS WEEK

Special Dispatch to The Intelligencer -.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 23.-Thc
general assembly has busy week ahead
Of it, The investigation Of reports Of
attempted bribery will be begun. in ear
nest, and efforts will be made to pass an
emergency prohibition enforcement bill
to 20 into effect on May q, when the
state becomes dry under adoption Of a
state wire amendment. The joint taxa
ton committee also will submit pro-
gram. The attorney general will lend
his efforts to the committee which Is to
investigate bribery charges. It is e1-
pccted that tomorrow afternoon he will
submit to the committee list Of per-
sons to be called as witnesses. Care will
be taken, it has been announced. that no
one suspected is summoned, 50 that no
one can claim immunity.
Unless the dry leaders can obtain
reconsideration Of the emergency clause
which was defeated last Wednesday. the
prohibition enforcement bill will be sub
mittcd to q referendum, but efforts are
being made to reach compromise on an
emergency bill that will not be too dras-
tic. There Is no certainty that the
Legislature will approve the program
which has been drafted by the taxation
committee. his PROVIDES lOE
sion Of the proper classification amend
mcnt on May "a, passage Of temporary
relief bill for cities and school districts.
and a DIRECT inheritance tax. Republican
Leader Beetham. Of the house is opposed
TO rcsubmitting the classification amend
mcnt. at special election. 1t will take
a ,hrcc-fourths vote OF both houses to
resubmit the question to the voters.
The house Tuesday afternoon will
vote on the Hughes bill for municipal
and general health districts with health
officers serving full time and under the
direction Of the state board Of health.
Christian Science practitioners may OPP
pose it. The bill is designed especially
for combating epidcmcs
Owing to the lack Of funds the new
Ohio National guard. bills for the for
nation Of which have been introduced
in both houses. will have to start on a
small scale, but provisions will be made
for increasing its size as rapidly as pos.
sibIc. Ohio laws will have to conform
to national regulations for the state
guards. The war department has ruled
that the old Ohio National Guard as 1t
existed before the war, and before the
guardsmen were mustered into the fed
eral service. no longer exists.
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BRIDGEPORT Briefs.

Very fow arrests were made by tho
local police department Saturday. as
there was very little trouble In town.
although several DRINKS were chased
over the bridge into the other state.
Squire william Britton continues TO
improve nicely at his home at Lansing.
and hopes are entertained that he viii
be able to be out In q few days.
Practically all local young folks who
are attending college in various places
in the country, are home for the week
spending their vacation with their par
ents
Two or three sleepers were given ac-
comodations at the municipal hotel last
night, as the weather was q little too
cold to sleep outside.
The students Of all local schools are
enjoying a much needed vacation from
school work. this week.
The colored people Of this city. have
plans completed for g. dance, which will
be held at Dukes pavilion on the cadiz
pike. Friday night.
F. j. Holler has opened an office IN
the oglebay building. and 10 trading in
stocks and bonds.
Most of the teachers OF the local
schools who are residents Of other
towns have left to spend their vacation
at home.
Several from this city will attend the
opening session Of the common pleas
Court at st. Clairsville, tomorrow.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-24
STRIFE
CAUSES Big RAID

Joseph Beginner. president Of the local
Hungarian society, was arrested in a
raid made by officers from the city po-
lice department yesterday afternoon at
o'clock on complaint Of some Of the
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POLICE GET "EASY"
AND MASSILLON BOYS

Nick Popejao was arrested by the
BcIlairc police yesterday on a charge
OF operating q spcakeasy at his hon'
al Thirty seventh street and Water
alley. He was fined $500 and costs by
Mayor Cuibcrtson
The police Yesterday also located tw"
hoyS who had ram away from their
homes at MasSillon. They were return
ed to that place.
The police Saturday night arrested
five Offenders. four hrinG druns and
ono other for resisting.
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Eagles to Initiate.

Practically the entire membership of
the local Aerie Of Eagles is expected TO
turn out to the meeting Of the order.
which will be held in their home on the
Cadiz pike, Tomorrow night, as there
will be several candidates present to
receive the initiation of the order. Plans
have been made for n short social scs-
sion. following the regular order or
business.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-24
DAVID WALKER
RESNGN5PLACE'
IN LOCAL BANK.
Cashier Of Belmont Saving and Loan
Company Tenders His
Resignation.

David NJ. Walker Of Avondale. for r
number Of years cashier of the Belmont
Saving and Loan company Of this city.
has rendered his resignation. to take
effect May l.
1T is the present n,ntion Of Mr..
Walker to engage in the real estate bus
mess. Before becoming affiliated with
Tho Belmont bank. which now is located
on ThirtyScrund street. h" WAS engaged
10 s"xc extent in tn" realty business.
Mr.. Walker has proven q valuahlH IA
SGT 10 ,hc banking institution and n"
doubt he will prov" rs successful in the
real estate business
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I MELY TOPICS
FOR SUNDAY {
SERMONS HERE
League OF Nations and Movie Shows
Formed PASTORAL Sermons
Yesterday.

Rev. James Fl. Lawt her. pastor OF the
First Presbyterian church. and Rev. Will
liam r. Chase. minister OF the South
Bellaire Methodist Episcopal church, Sc
lected for Sunday sermons two very I'M
portant present day topics that crowded
their churches to the doors,
Rev, Lawthers sermon for Sunday
morning was Shall the League of Ma
tons FALL"
At the South Dtllaire Methodist
church Sunday evening Rev. Chase
spoke on the subject us the Movie at
Tault?
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East Liverpool Minister.
Rev. John Muiiin Of the East Liver
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Discarded Clothing.

Tho local chapter Of Rod Cross has
completed plans 10 receive caSt-nff
clothing from the residents Of this
city. during all Of this week, which
will be shipped TO residents Of the
European countries. who arr in dire need
Of clothing. Those having articles in
their possession. which they coptcm-
rlatn donating 10 tho chapter will leave
them ~ tho Central Hose House, where
they will bn 'tnkrn care Of BY the Of
ficialS nj tho Red Cross. 1t is desired
To make shipment rs soon US possible
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Victory Club Dance.
The pupular Victory Club Of this city,
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EASY DAY FOR POLICE

Not single arrest was made by the
local police during Saturday. and one
lone offender reposed in the coop sat
urday night. he having been arrested
by Constable John Moore. charged with
drunkenness. Chief Bert McConnaughy
was called to Aetnaville yesterday az
ternoon. where he arrested two men on
charges of disorderly conduct. All VIII
be- given hearing in Mayor Junk'ns
court this evening.
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Order of United American Men.

Plans will be made at the regular
meeting of the local lodge. Order of
United American Men. which will be
held in the rooms Of the Heinlein block
tomorrow evening, for a reception OF q
fitting nature. to be held In honor Of
the members OF the order who have
been in the service Of the government
during the World War. A large attend
arcc Of the members IS anticipated, as
this subject is Of interest to all.
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Protective Association Meet

The next regular meeting Of the Bel
mont County Fish and Game Protective
Association, will be held in their head
quarters in the Rifle Club rooms In
the basement Of the Heinlein building
on Lincoln avenue on Friday evening Of
this week, and large attendance Of the
members, some Of whom are scattered
all over tho county. is expected. The
membership OF the organization has
been increasing rapidly, and several new
names have been added TO the roll at
every meeting. Some matters of i'm
portancc connected with the prescrva-
ton Of the game Of the county, will be
discussed At the meeting.
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Moose Hall Reopened.
Moose hall. on Union street, which has
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Political Kettle Quiet.

The political kettle in Bellalre has
again assumed quiet proportions. For
while the kettle was sizzling and appear
cd to be about ready to boil over. NO
new candidates have announced them
selves during the past two weeks. The
mayora1ty candidates thus far entering
the rage for nomination in August are
Charles Culbertson. Adrian A. Mfndcr
and Charles McElroy. 1t is understood
that Charles l. Rodewig will be candi-
date also,
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Aldredss Gets Commission.

Madison Aldredge. local newspaper
man. has been commissioned first lieu
tenant In the Officers Reserve Corps.
He is the first Bcllaire man to be given
a commission in Uncle Sans reserve
arm. The new commission, which he
has accepted. will mean that he will BE-
subject to call at any time during Il
fve-year period During the recent
world war he was a first lieutenant, hay
ing received commission at Fort Ben
iamin Harrison.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-24
Remaius Arrived Last Eyeuinr.

The remains of the late Carl Rossler.
son Of Mr.. and Mrs Fl. G. Pratt. OF this
city. who passed away enroute 10 this
country with the 37th division. arrived
in this city yesterday evening. and were
taken in charge by Hcslop & Sons, local
undrrtakcrs. Funeral services will
probably he conducted from the home
of the parents Wednesday afternoon.
with intcrmcnt ct Rivcrview cemetery.
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Council Meets Tuesday.

Tho scmi-monthly meeting OF city
council is TO be held Tuesday evening
ut the City building The chief buff
ness 70 come up for consideration is the
Wheeling Traction company franchise
ordnance 1t is also understood that
Councilman. tDTonle will attack Service
Director McClain for some statements
ne had published in a Bcllairr paper over
his SiEnature
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Maudaruus Case TuesdaY.

Much local interest is being taken in
the case of the City Of Bellaire vs.. Add
ltor George V. McGauEhey and Service
Director W. j. MCClain. brought by City
Solicitor james Tallman to compel pay
mont Of salary increases to safety and
service department employees. The sal
airy increases. it is said. are being held
up by the city auditor at the instance
Of tho service director. who claims funds
enough arc not available in the service
department to meet tho increases.
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ia Efact Aficara.

All Of the organizat ions of the First
Presbyterian church have been request
ed by the church officials TO elect their
new officers before the close Of the
church year next Sunday. 4 number OF
the organizations have already selected
their nrw officers. The others being
scheduled for election during the pres
nnt Mnck
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At Roland Park.

Mrs. Earl Sutton of South Bcllairc
has received Il letter from her husband
who was Il former local barber. stating
hat he is NOW in hospital II Roland
Park. Md "Details regarding his hrlng
wnund"l have just been received by rel
ativrs. During tho battle of the Argonnc
forest he was scycrly gasscd. lie was
taken /" an army base hospital and for
long tim" WAS totally blind in his right
ryr. He is now recovering tho sight OF
lir optic.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-24
Blackwell May Resume.

\ rcpnrt Is heard among local miners
10 III" cifrri that lii" Blackwell coal mine
located at Georgetown. just west of Bel
lair". VIII rcstn" operations on April |.
This min" is largely owned ny Walter
prar$;ll Of North BcllG>Tc and has not
worked II single day for nearly four
months. Miners claim that the mines
are moi working ~ good now as the
previous few weeks. when they have Sc
cured only about half time.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-24
MONEY, WH|SkEY
AND TOBACCO IN
SALOON ROBBERY
Robbers Enter Moore's Saloon on Union
Street and Make q Good Haul

The saloon owned by Thomas Moore
on Union street. was entered some tim"
carly Sunday morning and seven half
pints Of whiskry. S35 in money. Soma
cigars and tobacco end som" cigarettes
forming the booty Of tho threv"s.
The robbery was discovered by Mr..
Moore Sunday when h" won't 20 his place
uf business. He Immediately notified
the police. However,. they have very
little of a clue upon which TO work.
Access to the saloon was gained by
prylng open u window in thr rear Of he
place. Mr. Moore was in his cStabl:Sh~
ment until about midnight Saturday and
tho robbery was performed hetw that
time and daylight tn" next morning.
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Repnlar unat,,r ~ r1xs

The weekly meeting of tho Benevolent
and Protective Order of ElkS OF this
city. will h" held in their lodge home
on North Fourth street th scvenirS.
beginning !! 1880 o'clock. and the usual
largo Attendance Of tho members Of the
Urganizat lion is expected. as several mat
tcrs of Importance will hc discussed.
Following Ihn business session. the
members will enjoy Il social hour.
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Bellare Bridgeport, Martins Ferry and Ohio Side News

members Of the organization who we're
opposed to selling drink illegally in
their lodge hall.
The matter was brought to q head by
trouble between the two opposing fac
tions Of the organization, the one crowd
purchasing The booze and bringing it to
the City building as evidence and max
ing complaint against the opposing
crowd. which resulted in the arrest Of
the president. Bcgnor was able TO put
up $500 to guarantee his appearance in
police court Tuesday evening.
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Sunday School R,uv rresd,y.

The Sunday schools Of this city will
hnIn Il un,"ii raj. al til" r'rSt Hrcsby-
tcTian church on South Fourth street,
on Tuesday evening of this week. N
which tim" Mr.. Moore. ono Of tho work
rrS of tn" State association will BIZ
present. and deliver an interesting talk
Most Of the members Of the various
Sunday schools of the town. have been
asked 10 meet AT their respective huiid-
ings. and will march to the meeting in
body. whHro oa"h Of ihr schools will
have a part on the program.
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10 Mat Thnredn

The general committee in charge Of
the plans, for tho celebration Of the re-
turn Of tho soldiers of this city who
have been in tho world war. held short
business session in tho mayors office.
ri The City building last Saturday night
and ut that time plans were made for
the next meeting. which will he held on
Thursday evening Of this week.
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Graeh aamhlarz Pinnhad.

Nick Nelsc. Greek resident Of the
Saturday night. charged with conduct
ing a poker room Mt no North Clark
street. He was released upon putting
up $50 for his appearance in Mayor Raj
ston's court Tuesday evening al z
o'clock.
Mike Clutches was also arrested.
charged with gambling. He put up the
sum Of SIS for his appearance Monday
night.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-24
New Ere Canvass Yesterday.

The sixty canvasscrS from the local
Presbyterian church. began their work
Of canVassing the membership Of the
congregation for their subscription TO
tho New Era movement which has been
inauguratcd by the church. Their plans
called for completion Of tho work yes
tcrday, and it was hoped that the quota
of the local congregation would be
reached with very little trouble.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-24
County W, C. T, q. Meeting.

The scm-annual meeting OF the Wo.
mans Christian Temperance Union OF
Belmont County, will be held In the
First Methodist cruch OF kirkwood. 10,
morrow, with morning and afternoon
sessions. An interesting program has
been prepared for the occasion, and Mrs
Florence d. Richards. president OF the
state organization, will be present to
deliver an address during the afternoon
A large number Of out-of-town people
arc expected in tho city. as delegates
have been elected frozen every town in
he county
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Grocers To Meet,

A meeting OF the retail grocers asso-
citation is TO be held this evening at the
headquarters in the First National bank
building, 1t is likely that the organiza 4
ton will endorse the movement to nave
the jcWctt Enamel Company move us
plant to Bcllairc. The Business Men
Associa ion previously endorsed TINS
move. y number Of other matters Will
be before tho organization for consider
alton.
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Church Sexton Arrested.

When the janitor of the Rumanian
Baptist church, located at FOL Clark
street, found an empty whisky bottle sit
ting on the church steps when he opened
the church for porship yesterday morn
ing he was so angercd that he slammed
ii out In the street and smashed It, He
was later arrested. charged with break
ing glass on the streets and will get a
hearing in police court Tuesday evening
ut O'CloC.
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Junior Societv social.

Tho Junior Young Peoples Christian
Union Of the United Presbyterian churcl,
Of III" corner Of Fourth and Hanover
streets. will hold n social for their NOM
brrs in the parlors Of the church. on
next Friday evening All Of the mcm-
hcrs OF the Junior society arc invited
To attend. and Il pleasant evening is
promised
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Retail Clerks Meet Tonight.

The regular weekly meeting Of the Re-
tail Clerks union Of this city will he
held in the assembly rooms of the Board
Of Trade, in the Citizens Bank building.
tonight nj 1870 o'clock and full attend
a.lcc Of the members is desired as some
business Of Importance will be dis
cuSScd. II is also expected that NUM-
Der of new applications for membership
will also be received at this meeting.
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Play Alumni Team.

Friday evening at tho Gravel Hill
gymnasium the Bellaire high school bas'
kctball Team will play a team represent
ing the B. Fl. s. alumni association: The
alumni team promises to be a good ono
and the members Of the team are look
ing forward TO victory over the rcgu-
lar high school five. The alumni team
will. hold number OF practices the
carly part Of this week in preparation
for the game. The high school boys
have completed their regular schedule
of games.
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Jr, mechanical Meeting.

The weekly meeting Of the Junior Or
der Of United American Mechanics.
which will be held in the rooms of the
Heinlcin block tonight. promises to be
very interesting. as several matters Of
Importance will be acted upon by the
organization. The usual large attend
sncc Of the members is expected.
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Tnmn shin School Board.

Tho March meeting of the Tultncy
township school board is to be held 1T
In" township office On Union street
Tuesday evening. Plans for the annual
culrIrl,. nr"mcnt exercises will hr made
Bills and claims will be paid and other
routinr matters given consideration
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Rlnm- Announcement.

An engagement announcement that
inc doubt will prove: very interesting
1o local p""pir is that of Mr.. Joseph
Blum, local young business man. 70
Miss Mabel fIniStriu Of Akron. The we'd
ding will hc an event Of tn" near future.
Mr.. Blum is connected with the Blum
eros. co. Strrr. on belmont street. ana
is the son eff Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Blum.
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BELLAIRE NEWS

been closed the past two months while
repairs were being made and the hall
was being re-decorated. was re-opencd
Saturday evening with a dance. Tho
event proved TO be highly enjoyable and
large number Of persons were present
Another dance Will Ic held Thursday
evening