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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-01-06
HILL A GREAT find
FOR The ", Y. u. TEAM

MORGANTOwN, Jan. 5.-The west
Virrinia's basketball practice has not
proceeded far enough to merit criticism
as TO the makeup of the team as
whole. but one thing stands out very
clearly and that is that young George
Hill. tho Fairmont High and Normal
school product. is ono Of the best looking
pros7ects FOR A guard position that has
turned un at the Ntountaineer institution
in recent yeNrs. Fill is equally as Hluch
OF n surprise at basketball as he was At
football. in which sport he was thought
10 be too light. hut in which gamc, too.
he proved these surnises werc incorrect
by PLAYING an exceptional game in all
the practice scrimmages staged before
the FLU put an end TO the gridiron
activities Hill has added ten pounds or
weight since he enrolled here in Septem-
ber. and looks the part of A coming star
on tho floor. He is good shot and runs
the floor exceptionally well.
There is wealth OF center material
at West Virginia this year too. In addi-
ton TO KiCer the New Martinsvllle ocF.
who for tho last two years has oeen on
the .Ali-Statc High school team. there Is
Dewar of ParkcrsburE and P1ttsfoTd OF
Charleston two Of the best high school
centers Of recent years in West Virginia
Dewar played with the crack ParkeTs-
burg High team of 1916. five that IS
recognized as probably the best high
school aggregation ever turned out Of
West Virginia. Pittsford played on tho
Charleston high team OF the same year
and shows great promise all three of
these men have all the requisites OF CEN
tors, l. G.. height. jumping ability, speed
and an eye for the basket
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-01-06
POLICE MAKE 4
GAMBLING RAID

Early Sunday morning Officers NiGg'c
and Eskcy stopped IN and broke up a
little game Of cards at 81 Twenty four'h
street. The officers rounded up TOUT
STANDARDS and called the wagon "nic"
removed the quartet 10 the bu'lulhs'
lev. Bolanrr. JoSefs Plaris, JOAQUIN r.
Torris and Joseph Lorenzo were the 'ne'.
ao,ah, ~ tnc raid. The charge OF
gambling will he put against the lour IN
n,,Iic. cour, this morning before Judge
Watkins.
Officer Fleisncr brought in pair
Toncv Rose and Will 'Funner on the
disordcrly charge. Frank Rtando WAS
arrested by WORKS and Dave Brown oF
Bchrcns, both drunks. Officer Huggins'
also brought in n drunk named EionS'
Stanley Cinogard was picked up by KID
dl".
Henry Todd was arrested by HinKe'-
man. charged with stealing two mag
uetos from the Waltz garage H." Is
being held in the Jail h. Squire kindcl-
berger. not being able 10 produce the
$500 bond.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-01-06
CAPTIVE BRITISHER
FORCIBLY TATTOOED
Ships Fireman Is Victim OF u-Boas
Captains Grim Hunor.
Iondon Timcs-Puhlic Ledger service
Special Correspondence Copyright
1919 nv Public Ledger COZ

NEWCASTLE. Dec. 20.--Burtnn May
berry. a ships fireman.. has arrived III
Newcastle, bearing on his checks TATTOO
marks which hr states. were inflicted ny
Two German sailors. 10 the order OF z
German submarine commander. Inc
head Of n cobra is tntooed on "ach checK
in blue and rcd
Mavbrrry is thirty-nine years OF age.
and a natiyc or London. and
in ApriI. 1917. he left his ship hound
from Southampton 10 New York. When
they wore six days out they were torpe-
dord Ivy an enemy submarine. The crew
took tho boats and the boat containing
MaYhcrry and nineteen other men was
ordered 70 approach tho submarine.
When alongside. tho submarine COM
manhcr, Il man OF powerful build anu
a!out thirty-siH. years Of age. orncred
IN, mon TO boa rd the lt-buat. Marberry
WAS The first II reach the dock. and tho
commander speaking in broken Engllsh.
told him that England was the. Gauge or
The war and that but for her Germany
would not have been in the situation she
WAS IN Mt tina; time.
The commander ordered him to got
Down on the deck and curse England
bui Mavhrrrv refused. Two German
SfHtilrtl, IL nIlH0lr1fC 70 WI pIH''' 'h -
hold nr Mayhcrry. and after forcing MS
arms b"hind has hack. passed par
through them. which WAS then screwed
IN with q Incl; at each end.
When HE unfortunate man. who SUI
f"rcd great pain. was made helpless. the
commander. with n malicious grin. SAID
hn would put on his fac" designs OF
something that would devnur him If he
went n sca again. TIL" German officer
then went below and returned with a
box which contained an electric tatooing
needle. Two of the German sailors.
unwillingly. Maybcrry
thought. performed N" painful opera
lion Of tnIooing which lasted half An
hour. Mayborry. who f"lt sick and faint
after tho ordeal. WIS with his conpan-
ions immediately bundled into tho boat
which was then turned adrift. Aftcr
;hrc" days without fnnd and with only a
LITTLE tobacco among them. tn" men were
picked M by Il fishing vessel. Ono man
diri from exposure.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-01-06
UNION MISSION
CONVERTS a
TWENTY CONFESS CHRIST AT THE
COUNTY JAIL SERVICES YES
TERDAY AFTERNOON.
-Four Repent at Han--Supt. Cory De-
uycrs Powerful Discourse-ln-
spring Songs.

The old Union Mission hal! was crowd
cd to the doors last night. and the mel
ody Of old time hymns re-echoed
throughout the meeting place.
G. \. Preston. playing cornet, Louis
Ianzuisi, trombone. and John OTTO
violin. with Mrs. +. W. Jefferson at the
piano. furnished instrumental music mat
made the song service the more impress
sive. Miss otto and little Miss Dorothy
jefferson cach sang q solo. The work
nf both received high praise.
The testimony meeting brought many
TO their feet with expressions Of graft
tudc for the wonderful changes for good
that faith in the saving power OF christ
had wrought in their lives.
Superintendent Cory was the evenings
sneaker using for his text: For other
foundation can no man lay than that,
which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Tho speaker reviewed many OF the great
achievements OF man in science. art and
literature and insisted that the stability
Of all and their lasting glory were but
reflections 6f the mmutahlc. yet jnfaia-
bic laws Of God.
You may advance theories and build
castles for success and happiness. but
Unless they are erected upon the solid
rock Jesus Christ, they will fail of their
purpose. and turn JOY into remorse." said
Mr.. Cory.
There were four conversions.
Assisted by band OF philanthropic
Christian workers, Superintendent Cory
conducted services at the county Jail
Yesterday afternoon. resulting In twenty
conversions.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-01-06
OBITUARY.
D. FREESE
HAS PASSED AWAY
widely Known Wight Custodian at Post
Office Dies Of Grief for HIS
Soldier Son.

Following Il nervous collapse upon re-
ceipt Of q message several weeks ago
that his son had boon killed on the bat
t1efields Of France. Herbert u. Fr"csc
ono Of the most widely known mon in
this cnmunity. and for the past several
years night custodian RI the post office
died in the family home. 159 Twenty
ninth street, yesterday morning ut 10
o'clock.
Mr.. Freese was born in this city 81
years ago, and had lived here ali his
life. For many years he was employed
in La Belle mill. South Wheeling. and
later became a federal employee 'Hc
was man OF an unusually good ana
accommodating disposition. and for the
pass many years all who hid occasion
TO visit the post office late 1T night
were usually greeted by Mr.. fre"sc IN
the lobby. Immediately following inc
telegram that his son had he"n killed
in action he began rapidly I" tall. and
only death relieved his mental anguish
and suffering. lie was consistent
member Of Chapline Street Methodist
Episcopal church.
Surviving are his widow and two
SONS. William Frccsc Of this city. and
! frank of Glcnwood. He also l"avcs
two brothers and TWO sisters. Sl;ts and
I w. L. Frccsc. both of Wheeling. and
| Mrs. Seth Jewell nr R"llnirc. and Mr9.
| Fred Baker Of Marietta. OHIO.
Funeral arrangrmclts were inrnm-
! pletn last evening. awaiting tn" arrival
OF relatives, but it was announced that
.he services will b" held IA the family
| home Tho Rev. q. u. Sampson Oh
| Chaplinc Street VI. T.. church Will OFF,
/ riate. In,crncut Will be III local
| cemetery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-01-06
GRADE SCHOOL LEAGUE
SHOULD Be A SUCCESS
Interest Keen as Attractive Schedule Is
Arranged and Opens on

Prof. A. o. Anderson. athletic director
of public schools in this city, has just
com plcted his list of games for the
Grade Schools League, which proved
such 4 splendid success last season.
These contests have done wonders in the
development OF the youngsters ana
aside from the physical benefit, trains
them for high school athletics. and at
the same time aids in discipline, freedom
OF will and proper conduct at all times.
This schedule which follows calls Tor
siN games each Thursday night begin
ming at $50. The second game ia called
at 80, the third ut Sis. while the sec
ond team games are played during the
intermiSSion.
Jan. 9-Washington VS.. Clay; Centre
VS.. Richie: Webster VS.. Union.
Jan. I6-Madison VS.. Webster: wash
ington VIZ. Centre; Richie VS.. Union.
Jan. 23-Clay VS.. Webster; Union vs.
Washington: Centre VS.. Madison.
Jan 3p-Ritchic VS.. Webster: Clay VS..
Centre: Madison VS.. Washington.
Feb. 6-Ceutre VS.. Webster; Clay vs.
Union; Madison VS. Richie.
Feb. 13-Madison VS.. Union; webster
VS.. Washington: Clay vs.. Ritchlc:
Feb. 20--Cnion W.. Centre: "ashinS-
ton vs.. Ritchie; Clay We. Madison.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-01-06
THE AND AGAIN THIS QUEST1oh
HAS BEEN BROUGHT UP, But
TT SEEMS TO NO AVAIL.
Attempt to Be Made by Pronlnen'
Local Man to Have It Passed
upon by the State Leg1s-
lature.

Athletics have been endorsed by inc
leading critics of the day. and IN t"o
great conflict they have played ho
lnCager part, for it was mainly oue
TO the athletic ability Of the Amfrl-
can soldier that such, remarkable leatS
have been accomplished Look up tno
statistics and it can be readily seen
that some Of the most heroic acts
have been perpetuated by some we'll
known football or base ball player
However. regardless of the war. atm
letics arc essential. and even uncle
Samuel had same as conspicuous
means for training In the various
camps of the country.
Important.
There is hardly city in the couhli'
the size Of Wheeling that does not ood't
Of an enclosed athletic held for the
accommodation OF the athletes and 1ol
the staging OF college encounters IL
Is not that Wheeling has no avallaole
site. for a moro ideal spot than Ihe
State Fair grounds is seldom founu
in any city. yet the proper spiFIl CIV
tho necessary pushing qualities arr
!, ctinp and the result naturally means
that the young men and boys must
suffer the consequences. An athletic
mark can DO conducted with very itltle
expense, and in fact during footnai'
season could pay for itself three-1o'o'
vet there is something wrong some
where. The inner loop or tho 1ale
grounds would accommodate two ball
parks, and besides tennis courts ana
other sports. A more spacious anu
appropriate spot for such hcld -
not found in the state. while the seat
ing capacity is all that could DO ue-
sired. In the event OF not getting lne
fair groundS the bridge park loe
would make a very satisfactory plaee'
Captain Otto.
Captain W. r. Otto. one or the tneoi-
hers Of the state Legislature from th's
county. is IN favor Of an athletic helo
and has expressed his irscntion OF
giving his support at tho coming ses
sion. He will present bill Autnor-
izing the board of education 10 pur-
chase n tract OF land 10 be used TOT
that purpose. It has been time anu
again explained that the local ooara
Of education has not been too wen
satisfied in sancuoning such proposal
and would not assume the RESPONSE
bility. feeling that they are in no way
entitled to do this without the proper
ruling. II the proposed bill is passed,
it will mean the realization OF ions
dream and the biggest boost Wheei'ns
has ever had TO the development u
athletics
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-01-06
COLUMBIA CLUB FIVE

Since the opening of the basketball
season numerous teams have sprung
into light. but none OF these look any
NOR. romising than the Columbia CluD
all-star five. which is now undergoing
intensive training and which promises
TO he one Of the best teams in the Vi
cinity. The following men maks up thc
SQUAD: William JunkiuS. captain ana
forward: Carl Stritzel. forward; Joe
Youninger. center: Joe Schroeder
guard, and George HaYercanp. guard.
The above team is now in a position
10 arrange games on its own floor or
on foreign soil" and the captain
would he glad 70 hear from any team
in tho valley. Call c359-W and ask for
Henry Crab. manager.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-01-06
BALL KING ADVOCATES

Elsewhere Is told the story Of Bobby
Wallace. who goes mcrrily on while
ono BY one those who broke into the
game with him in the COS pass. The
latest to retire among these rivals of
frederick the Scott is Napoleon La
ioic. the French Canadian. who has
re-afflrmed that he will never again
don a baseball uniform. that he VIII
not even act as bench manager. the
once king OF second hasemen. and the
title was his without doubt. mas
connected himself with hig business
concern at his home In Cleveland, ne
prospers and the game 40 longer ap-
peals to him. For more than twenty
years Lajoie was big Lacquer ana
might have continued ono had he
been willing to play for wartime
salary as a private, but managing
team, even in the minors. Appeared 10
him more. and for the two seasons
past he led teams in the leagues just
under tho major class. In 1917 he
was manager Of the Toronto lntcrna-
tional<. leading that team 70 pen
nant. In 1918 he succeeded Jack Hen
bricks at indianapolis. There nc dld
not have such success "a had attend
ed him at Toronto either as player or
team leader. and convinced that his
day in baseball Is done. the famous
athlete has decided TO give heed to
something else. Lajoie always will
be remembered in the history or the
game for his finished play in the
field and for his wonderful ability.
Baseball never had Il greater star
M olaver who WAS SO completely sat
isfying to the fan.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-01-06
COURT CONVENES

Criminal court will convene this
morning for the regular January term.
The work Of the grand jury promises to
be light and that body may make Its
report late this afternoon.
The trial docket for the present term,
however. is unusually heavy on account
OF so many cases having been continued
from the November term. There are
three mVrder cases dockcted for trial
this term
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-01-06
Mrs. Ida NewlGnd.

Word was received in the cit! EfS-
tcrday announcing the death "t MrS.
Ida Ncwland. aErd about 90 years d
former we'll known Christian resident
of this city. which occurred In the
home Of her daughter Mrs. Harris
nv Mrs Wcstwood was also Il
former resident Of Wheeling. she re-
moved 10 the Lone. Star state with "''
mother several years ago.
Mrs. Newland was the mother oil
.--,a.or,o Ecvland who for several
wears was the assistant secretary "a
The Wheeling Y. NJ. G.. a.. now IN clhrEc
of n similar institution At FdkIns. ran
doIph county.
Funeral services will h" hold in the
.-oocy-Rcntz Company chapel, SCUM
wheeling. Tuesday evening It o'clock.
The Rcv. L. S. Gros". or the Wesley
Methodist Episcopal church. Viii ~!
ciatc. Inlcrmcnt Will be madn III
Mount Wood ON "Wednesday morning
at 10 O'Clock.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-01-06
Andrew Peckstetn-

Andrew Peckstcin. retired Shoemaker.
aged 10 years. is dead in the family
home, 100 Sixteenth street. Death nc-
Cured Saturday morning. following
only Il few days illness. Funeral SerI-
ices will be held in the place of death
AT $40 o'clock. Requiem high mass
will he celebrated in Alphonsus church
at Q o'clock. with Intcrment in Mount
Calvary.
Mr.. Peckstein was born in Butler
Pa. but had been resident OF this
city since 1880. For 20 years he FOL
lowed his trade of a shoemaker. rrtir-
ing about 10 years ago. He was mem
her Of St. Alphonsus church, and the
Knights Of ST. George His wife died
five years ago. Hc leaves four sons
Albert. Joseph. Henry and Sylvester
Peckstcin, all of Wheeling. and ono
brother. George Pccksteln of Pits
burgh.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-01-06
ANDY Sapdow,

Following brief illness. Andy SAN
dow. we'll known local Italian. and for
the past several years roller at the
Whitakcr-Glessncr plant. died in the
North Wheeling hospital SATURDAY
morning al 1850 o'clock. He roomcd
At POI Seventeenth street. lie had no
near relatives in this community. HIS
father lives in Italy.
Funeral services will bc conducted in
the Bcrtschy chapel, Main street. to-
morrow morning a ~ o'clock by
Catholic priest, with burial in Mount
Calvary.
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Mrs Minnie (Krets) Kielestig.

Mrs. Minnie (Kreisl kiclesinG, aged
As wears, wife OF William kiclcsing,
died in the family home. 1925 Wctzcl
street. at $40 o'clock Saturday night
following an illness OF three months.
She was born in South Wheeling and
spent her entire life in. that commun-
inv. She was the daughter Of the late
Jacob and Madeline l<rcis. and was
member of 81. paurs Evangelical Prot-
cstant church.
Surviving besides her husband arc
eight children ard five brothers ana
Two sisters.
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Curtis Fun ral.

Yesterday afternoon funeral services
vcre held in the family home. Follans-
bee, for Eugene Fl. Curtis. Jr., whose
death occurred on Thursday. The Rev.
Mr.. Lutz of the Wcllsonrs Christian
church ofticlatcd and intcrmcnt was IN
Brooke cemetery. near Wcllsburg.
Mr. Curtis was born in Bethany ana
was a we'll known athlete. II" was Il
deputy sheriff. constable and chef OF
police at various times during the past
several years in Follanshcc. re leaves
a wife, four children, his parents anu
a number OF brothers and sisters.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-01-06
MIS- memminger Funeral Today.

Funeral services for Mrs. caroline
Mcumingcr, aged 50 years. widow Of
William Memminger who passed away
in the family home. E,dgdaie- Friday
night, will be held in the place OF death
this afternoon at ESQ o'clock. Inter
ment will be in Greenwood.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-01-06

Yesterday afternoon funeral services
were held for Andrew Seibcrt, aged 50
years. in the family home. Chapel HILL
near Philadelphia, where his death "c-
Cured Friday Tho Rev. Father Pile
ger OBLIGATED and burial was in Mount
Calvary Mt. Seibert had been resi-
dent Of this community since 1891. He
vas 4 stone mason. Mr.. Seibert was
born in Germany and was member OF
ST. Marys Catholic church, also a mem
Der of the Knights of st. George. He
leaves three sisters and two brothers
residing in this section and Germany.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-01-06
EYley Funeral.

Attended by large number OF
friends, detachment of comrades from
tho J. w. Holiday c. A. R. post, and
relatives. funeral services were held In
the family home. Echo Point. for Ben
jamin ENley, aged 50 years. who passed
away Wednesday night. The Rev. Dr..
Fl. Z. Howard Of Thomson Methodist
Episcopal church, Of which Mr.. EHlcy
was 4 consistent member OBLIGATED. In
terment was in Greenwood.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-01-06
W, Donahue.

W, Donahur aged ~ years. was l"nnd
dead IN his furniture repairing eS'ap-
lishmeu, in WcllshurS late SATURDAY
night. Death was due TO he''rt us
case. lie went to Ncl!Sour6
$50 90, from his native town Of But
or Ia
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bcruusn she vas So much moro interest
INK and world wise Than Il young girl;
now they find her Fascinating because
beside the average d"huthnrc. she is so
rrcrr4hingIy unSnphistCatcd.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-01-06

THE BUFFALo'S FAMOUS 100
PERCENT PURE CREAM CARA
MLS, eoc PER POUND.
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in stretch position. and the player should
leap upwards towards the basket before
giving the ball slight push for tho
basket, as il to place the ball lightly
on a shelf.
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Gertrude Stump.
Gcrtrudc Stump. aged II years.
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/, will not be long before your boy Will De IoHtH
from tho hardships and discomforts OF war ready 10
on oy the comfort and luxury of his nome RIO" u,
will appreciate its comforts. HIS hoheconis va.
~ fiI1o5 Win even more pleasure if you make ready
now By adding little extra touch hefe and there LOT
his comfort.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-01-06

Coming just at the right time, our January 'fur>
nure Sale offers you an opportunity to secure some
Of the furniture you need at great saving Whether
Won are thinking of complete outfit or just an odd
niece or two, you can be certain OF making worm
while saving by making your purchase now.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-01-06

In Brinkman, the newly organized
young team of the Y. NJ. {. a. has Il
wonder and before long he Will be heard
from as big star in high Scno"i CIR
cles. The remainder OF the fast little
organization is composed OF Ulrich. Boo,
watkins, Dawson and Smith. all who
played and starred in the Grand School
League last season
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NEW COMMISSIONERS

George w. Ledger, Sourdough, re- c'ntly resigned aS L. $. Commission er at Rampant and William F.. Car Ut has been named successor J. C. Moody k now U. $. Commissioner q. Hat, succeeding A. NJ. Kilgore
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FURNITURE FOR SALE ALL household furniture at bargain. Seo Mrs. SauerS. Jl7.
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.Andy's cypress meets all trains and s .eamerS. Phone l43.
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GET YOUR SHOES half soled with Monarch Oak. It has no equal, sl.7s a pair. LIoyd's Opposite Liberty The atre.
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We do picture framing. Prices req , ouable. Sextes & fkwaites. If.
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