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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-22
Christmas PROGRAM.

There will be Christmas program on
Tuesday afternoon at st. Matthews
church. for ;hc benefit Of the children
Of the city and tho newsics in particu-
lar. at which there will be a most dis
tinguished guest. Ex-senator Nathan B.
Scott will be here 10 entertain the
ncwsics. acting as host to all the little
ones Of tho community. in memory OF
the days when he was himself new
sic. In remembrance OF that time Of
his lifc. when he missed many OF the
good things Of this world. he has gen.
crously provided fund for the enter
tainmrnt Of the poor at Christmas time.
so that there will he none in his power
to help in The enjoyment Of the day who
will 20 hungry.
There will b. n religious program pre-
sided over by the Rev. i. j.. l.. Stridcr.
following which about eighty baskets
vii lhc distributed among the poor by
committee comprising Mrs. May Forbes
Simpson, Mrs. Benoni Good. Mrs. Julian
). Hcarnc and Miss Libbic Greer.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-22
Macade1nv Dance.

Tho NaCadrmr club dance is being
eagerly HItIrIuntod As the biggest and
best dane. ~ tn" club this year. 1t
VIII be the last "C ,h" big dances and
will h" featured with splendid music.
Friday brc'ulp"r -. is tho date for
the dane" and Convention hail. AUDITOR
lum building Is the place. Maggie s
orchestra. from Pittsburgh. with Mr..
MagGIn himself. Will furnish tho music
and this Will prov" Il great drawing
ard as TIA" fam" Of the orchestra has
preceded them hcr". Invitations have
been ISSUED to 4 large number of the
Younger SGT and final rlCns havn been
mad" by tn" committee which Is com
posed Of ralhiCk downing. Jack Bush
Held and Louis Iauc. as chairman.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-22
Twip Dance.

Despite the fact that three Of the
most noteworthy events of ThiS week
fall on the same night. Friday. DcCcm-
Der 2G. namely. tn" Vanity Fair Twig
masquerade ball. the Ladies' Carroll
Social club Christmas dance and tn"
Macndcmv club dance. there is no doubt
that each one will b. Very we'll attend
cd. The F:lkS club will be the scene 0C
the masquerade ball and with the cX-
Ccption of tn" F.lkS' cabaret and dinner
dance. will be the most brilliant fUnc-
tion Ia be held there tor some time. The
decorations will b. most elaborate rs 10
make a lifting background for the stun
ming costumes 10 be worn by the guests.
CrevonncS orchestra. from Pittsburgh.
with two pianos. VIII furnish the must
cal program and this in itself is cN-
pcCtcd To b" a r7Ir" treat. \ number OF
novel features will be introduced in CON
n"rtiOu with this occasion. Prizes Will
be awarded IN" best costumes worn by
the men and women. Confetti Will add
Il carnival spirit to tho dance.
Vt midnight a supper Will be served
and delicious menu * henE planned.
Dancing will hH continued for several
hours. Tickets for this elaborate funC-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-22

tn" members to form these classes in
what will nc known as good will in
dustry work" for the purpose of aiding
the needy families of that locality.
There will h" days devoted to teaching
home economies To those who care 10
avail themselves of the opportunity.
Other days will be given to mcnding for
he nursery and making over old clothes
for those who can be- helped in that
way. Caring for babies and young
children will also be taught.
Miss Cox. dcaconcSS. Of Philadelphia,
WAS in Wheeling last week for the pur-
pose Of looking over the field of tho
EpiScopalian church. contemplating TAX
ing w the work here.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-22
Erts Cabaret and pinner-Dance

Tho interest nf all E,ki"m i C"ntcr"d
In TIA" annual cabaret and dinner dane"
which VIII hr Il formal event 80 deem
hHr 81. III tn" Elks club. rE" final
plans are rapidly bong completed f""
this function and already "a, rcSrrva-
tiuus hdv" horu made and j. - expected
that the total viii reach $40 or" rcscr-
vationS close on Christmas day. Gre
comes orchestra, or PITTSBURGH. vii
furnish IN" music for dInrlUs which
will begin at $40. The cabaret Will he
gin promptly At 1880 and continue for
two hours. Dancing Will then be re-
SUmcd Ia continue until I O'Clock. An
interesting program IS arranged for IN"
cabaret. there Will hc three local num-
hers and four professional ones. Thu"
decorations will hr elaborate and quite
different than any soon here. and the
fav0rs for the mon and women will he
varied and attractive. Mr.. Mark kliha-
now is chairman in general charge and
his committee Includes:
Ralph Rankin. CollinGwood PAUL,
Eric Peterson, Sig Front.
Carl Amick. Peter Erb.
Z. c. Elig,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-22
MAYOR THONER Will
RUN FOR SHERIFF

The first Democrat to indicate that
hr will become a candidate for the Of
fee Of sheriff of Ohio county is Mayor
Thomas T. Thoncr. Mayor Thoner is
not Yet ready To announce his candidacy
for tn" Democratic nomination because
Of tn" unsettled condition In the city
ut largo ut tn" present time. With the
Greater Wheeling act yet to be con-
Summat"d and tn" matter Of filtration
Of city water to come before the public
Mt dat" in IN" near future. he does not
feel that hc should consider such mat
tcrs as cl"ctonccrinE At the present
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-22
CLUB NOTES

At n recent meeting Of the Mothers
Club at the Kings Daughters day nurs-
cry. the following women were elected
officers Of the club. which has been
lately rcorCauIZcd: Mrs. Chas. Frcdcr-
iCks. president; Mrs. 4. Schccstcl. vice
president: Mrs. Mary Heller. secretary:
Mrs. Emery Yankc. treasurer.
The membership comprises fifty or
sixty women Of the South Side. and it
is tho intention Of the club to divide
into classes which will mcrt from time
10 time al tho Day Nursery. working in
affiliation with tn" Kings Daughters.
\ rather extensive program is being
mapped out, which will include philan-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-22

time. Mr.. Thoner has been urged time
and again BY his many friends in the
county to announce his intentions Of
becoming a candidate for the Office. 1t
Is hardly likely that the mayor will re-
Ceive any serious opposition at the
primaries. as he Is tho unquestioned
Democratic leader In this city. He has.
by his genlality Of manner and geneIal
good fellowship. collected a host Of
friends in the city and his friends say
that he should give the Republican
nominee hard fight in the election.
At the present time there arc a round
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-22
Columbia clnb Christmas psnes

Tho N0!umDiA Cub Chrlstmas dance
is scheduled for Friday evening. De-
ccmbcr 20. Their large auditorium will
be attraCtivcly decorated with Christ
mas ColorS and novelties. and a large
attendance" is assured. The Christmas
dance will be followed by New Years
dance TO h" held Wednesday evening,
b"Ccmhrr II. The committee for both
these dances is composed Of the follow
ing: N"Ssrs. Horn. Mayer, Bcrnhart.
Re!th. Hack and Jenkins.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-22
Christmas at Day Nursery.

Holiday activities at the Kings
Daughters Day Nursery will take the
form Of activities for tho parents and
children of the nciEhborhood. On
christmas day there will Of course. be
big trca for tho children in the
rooms. and the usual din
nor ut noon. TO which all the parents Of
the children have been invited. and the
children who were formerly housed in
the day nursery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-22
SOoar-"addle,

An interesting wedding was solemn
lhcd on Saturday morning. december 20
IN tn" pars, mage Of he Vance Memorial
church Of W""dSGale. when Miss Sue
NaddlC. OF West Liberty and Mr. Paul
Spear. of t, mn.biana. O.. were united in
marriage. Rev. James Mcase Potter
pastor Of tn" Vance church. performed
tho ceremony. Their were no attendants
The bride was attircd in Il very lovely
gown OF midnight blue with accessories
I" match. Immediately following the
ceremony Mr.. Sprcr. and his bride de-
parted for Iolumbiaha, whore they will
make their homo.
The brd" is the daughter cf Mr. and
Mrs. J. c. Waldo. Of West Liberty. and
- quite popular among n wide circle of
friends She is n graduate of West Lib
crty Normal school and for several
years was n we'll known school teacher
of Philadelphia district. Mr.. Spear is
the son OF Mrs. Margaret Spear and was
Il former resident Of West Liberty where
l." attend d tho Nor Roth young
people arc very prominent locally and
have tho best wishes Of their many
friends.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-22
Select Dance.

The mcmbcrs Of =. II. c. West Vir-
GINA Circle No. 25l, viii hold select
dance in the Carroll Club auditorium on
Tuesday evening. December 81 Music
will be furnished by Bcntfield's orches-
ira. Members and friends OF the Cir
81" are cordially invited to attend this
Christmas dance as il is being looked
forward to as one OF the most enjoy
able Of The Scrlcs.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-22
Christmas Dance.

Tho Ladies' Carroll Social club Will
hold their annual Christmas dance on
Friday evening. December IS. in the
Carroll club auditorium. Invitations are
being mailed this week for the affair
which promises to he one of the sea-
sons Hulctid" festivities. Jacobs Nov
city orchestra will furnish the inCcn-
tive for dancing. introducing several
new numbers at this time. The chair
mon in charge arc Misses Lou O'Mnllcy,
E"rnadinc Stcinmctz and Virginia FLAG
GUS
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-22
For Rrida-Alect

Miss Helen BAILEY. whose marriage
to MIR. l.. w. Daniels viii he an event
Of December 20. Will be cnmplimcnted
with a delightful party 10 he given this
afternoon 10y Mrs. William Wright, 1T
her home on South York street. Cards
will h" tn" diversion Of tho afternoon
and the games viii he supplemented
with d"leCtablc luncheon. at which
pretty Christmas appointments will nc
seen. TIL" guests will include intimate
friends Of Tho honor curSt
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-22
Phi SiGnla Chi Dance.

McmhcrS n Alpha Xota chapter n
III" Phi Sigma chi fraternity Of Mar
ms Ferry. Will enjoy a christmas nov
city iIn - on Frid"y evening. December
- IN III" Elks HOME. Seals novelty or
Ch"StrA Will furnish tho music for the
dancing and elaborate decorations will
j." arranged in tn" hall. The committee
composed " RunI on. HodgkiSs. David
son. Hodge. Mcclure and cravcr are
spa-inE no efforts 10 make tho dance a
very pleasant affair
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-22
ra,rp1e SistarhO0d

The Sisterhood of the EoR street
Temple will defer meetings until the
seventh. Mt which time officers will be
elected for the coming year.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-22
Golden Links.

Wheeling lodge No. |, Golden Links
has recently taken over tho handsome
club rooms over The South Side bank
and Will hold THEW first social func-
ton thor" on Christmas &C. This will
hc an informal dance and Notes or
"hrstra has been engaged to furnish
tn" musical program. Th" opening
event Will be followed by similar af-
fear 10 be held New Years eve.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-22
Cntilltoa Cnb.

The regular weekly dance OF the Co
tllion club will be held as usual this
evening in the Carroll club. BCnthcld'S
orchestra Will render the music for
dancing. The Christmas dance will be
held Christmas night and will be fea-
turrd with beautiful decorations.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-22
Alpha Pi Dance,

Tho only even, arranged for Christ
mas night is tn" dane" 10 he Eivrn by
Eta CHAPTER. Alpha t.; Alumni, r'rai,r-
w,y' OF Martins Ferry. This affair
VIII he hcld IN III" E,kS Homo and
loves orchestra. nf tins city. will rem
der tn" music. y large crowd is expect
Cd TO attend this dance AZ il is planned
as the biggest and best Of the season.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-22
Christian Endeavor Meeting.

There will be- a meeting Of the Young
Peoples Snci'ty Christian Endeavor to-
day at tho Parish House OF the FIRST
annual election OF officers will take
place. TIL meeting will DO held at 100
n. NJ.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-22

half dozen Republicans seeking the
nomination for tho shrievality. Camp.
bell Henderson. ex-chief OF police. and
w. T. Clemens. who held the position
some years ago, were among the early
candidates to announce their inten.
tions. Since that time Harry Clouse,
deputy clerk Of the circuit court, ana
Willis T. Marshall OF the county court
rooms have both announced that they
would take part in the race.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-22
BASKETS

The best and largest assert
mont in town. Buy your wife a
market basket for Christmas.
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BUY WAR SAVINGS srAMP-
The Pulaskian., 1919-10-10


 weinie roast was given at Gran ite Mountain Spring last Tuesday night. Those present were: Misses Mary T Williamson, Bess Higginson, Williamson, Ellen Morian, Belle PieI, Genevieve Goodrum, Alice Johnson, Gladys Walker. Esther, Margaret and Erma Dixon and Messrs. Avery Dix on, Alfred Williamson, Biggers, Thompson, Roy, Marshall, Tommie ard Garvin Johnson and James Brown. Mrs. Johnson chaperoned the party. Games were played then the supper was served and the crowd roasted weinies and marshmallows.
 Misses Madge end Irene McClain entertained Wednesday evening at their home The house was prettily decorated in golden glow and games were enjoyed. Dat1ty refreshments were served at a late hour
 Stella Dixon visited Mildred Miller Sunday
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Foyle were din her guests of MT. Walter Miller Sat urday.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur Casey of Lit tie Rock called at Mir Miller's Sun day afternoon
 Mrs. s. F. Brown and son, Fred I. Frown, were visitors at Jas Browns s and Ed w Dixon's Sunday after noon Mrs. Brown and son have just returned from six weeks visit with relatives in Los Angeles, Cal.
 Mrs. Ed Dixon and Mrs. T. A. Tarpley called at Mrs. Clarence Law ley's Monday afternoon.
 The District League Institute will be held at Primrose Chapel October IS and 18th. The first meeting will be held on Saturday afternoon.
 Roy Johnson has been handicapped this week by having a broken wrist caused by too firm grip on his Henry"
 Wilson Crow and Hollis Wright called on Thomas Dixon Sunday af- ternoon.
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night anu Sunday with Tom Car. nieal
 Mrs. Bertha Cathern is able to be up after a serious operation. Graner Boyd and family dined with Ms. Bonnie Aldridge Friday Little Fred Billings of England, Ak, is spending q few weeks with his grandpal ents, Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Abbott.
 Mir. Whelen Abbott has sold his farm to Jesse Cathran
 Miss Katie Abbott spent Friday night with Mrs. Mcoa Abbott. Mrs. Mary Irwin spent the week end with her brother, MT, Daniel Al d1dge.
 Miss May Bearden spent Saturday night and Sunday win Miss Annie Iippars.
 MT and Mrs. Clyde Williams spent saturday night al John Abbot's
 A Reader.
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 Most of the farmers are trying to save their fall crt ps, such as hay and peanuts.
 Mir. w. D. Lowry and family spent Saturday night with c. P. Lowry and family.
 MT. Abra Lawhon, and family, spent Saturday with HeE.y Mashburn and family.
 Eorn-To MT. and Mrs. c. E. Ben neite, September $, a daughter.
 John E. I.awhon srent a few social hours with his father, Rev. J. A. Law hon last Saturday morning.
 ,Mr. H. F. Mize and family were the dinner guests of A. E. Criglow and family last Saturday.
 Miss Lula, Durton has gone to Ben ton, where she will attend school; sorry to see her leave, but wish her much success.
 Misses Minnie and Dessie Busicli and Faye Rixes were the dinner guests of Mrs. Mary Crawford last Sunday
 Miss yirgie Trsadway spent last week in the City of Roses.
 There will be a oox supper at MT johnson's of Route 4, next Saturday night everybody invited.
 We didn't have any church last Sunday night as OUT pastor failed u come.
 Miss Leotha Speaker of Fordyce will spend few days with Rev. ]. X. Lawhon and family and his son, l B. Lawhon and family.
 Misses Birau, Eula and Eunice Law Ion were the guests of Misses Ella, and Pearl Lowry Sunday afternoon and report q fine time.
 MT. C. E. Benne,ie is building 2 sweet porat1 house.
 Mammals HousekeeFer.
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returned but vent back Saturday to make that their home,
 John Abbott and :. J. Gwin and X. J Boyd motored to Cabot Saturday after preaching.
 Grover Boyd and family went to Little Rock few days ago.
 Una Belle Prater went to Cabot one day last week
 Booker Abbott is working for J r Abbott
 Lee carmieal is working on the road.
 Hoyt Gwin was out hog hunting Saturday
 George Eddy, Jlnt Abbott, Booker Abbott and T. E. Hammons iall hunted cows out Of the hills Friday The rain Sunday beneficial to the late potatoes If it doesn't come ar early frost
 Mrs. c. J. Gwin and daughter Flora spent Tuesday with Mrs. J. D. Dun can on Thursday tt MT and Mrs B A. Abboit's.
 Mrs. Julia Abbott spent Saturda. morning with Mrs Nettie Gwin.
 Two Girl Friends.
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We had preaching at Zion Hill Sat ufday evening but none Saturday night or Sunday on account of rain Fro. Fitzpatrick resigned as pastor and the church elected Bro. Gibson for the coming year. They also elect ed church clerk and delegates 10 ,he Association. Jewel Hammons is clerk; MT. Fred Douglas. Misses Mag gie Gwin, Jewel Ha.nmons, delegates.
 Fro. F. ]. A. Mckinney failed to come for some unkr own reason.
 A crowd of young folks went plea. sure hunting Saturday night. Misses Maggie Gwin, Jewel Hammons, Walt CT, Garland Hamnons, Clarence George Douglas anG Wesley Eddy They brought in one 'possum.
 Jeffy Eddy spent a social hour at the home of T. E. Hammons Sunday morning.
 Miss Maggie Gwin spent Saturday night and Sunday with Jewel Ham, laons.
 Fred Douglas and Walter Ham mons made a call at Blazers Sat urdy evening.
 Miss Mae Bearder spent Saturday night with Miss Annie Pippins.
 Rufus Clark is staying at A. J. Royd's.
 Bulah Douglas spent Saturday at T. E. Hammon's.
 Mrs. Boyd and children returned from McGehee Friday. Mrs. Lee Boyd
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 Mrs. Media Aboe,. and children spent Friday evening with Mrs Julia Abbott.
 Miss Katie Abbott spent a few hours with her s;sIer, Mrs. Bessie canderson Friday. Mrs. Nettie Garsjn and daughter Flora and children spent Wednesday with Mrs. Julia Abbott. Miss Maggie Garvin spent Satur- day night with Miss Jewel Ham mons.
 Bowen Abbott is working for his cousin. John Abbott
 MT. Walter Evans of Beebe spent few hours at the home of B. A. Abbott Sunday
 Bowen Abbott spent Saturday night with John Aldridge and wife. night at the home of John Aldridge and wife.
 Joe vann was the guest of his grandparents Sunday.
 John Aldridge and wife spent Sun cay night with Mrs Julia Abbott and family.
 Less Barring and Plants Philips spent a few hours at B. A. Abbott's Sunday evening. Dock Prater and wife spent Sun day evening with Mrs Grace Hogan and family. Deckard Carmical spent Saturday
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 We are having some rainy weather.
 We had singing at Mr Payne's Sunday night
 There was a large crowd from Nartindale to attend the dance at MT. Charlie Beaushamp's Saturday night. There was also crowd from Little Rock All report a fine time. Our school well IS finished now. It is SS feet deep anl I think we will have plenty of water.
 Mrs. John Ellis has returned home f, om Little Rock. She improved greatly while she was in the city. MT. Payne has had a chimney built. The cars all tried to go crazy at Martindale Saturday night and Sun day. A few had to walk in from the dance.
 MT. J. R. Mann and MT. A. J. Payne are making sorghum.
 MT. Jim Claghorn was up in our settlement with some beef the other day
 Miss Amelia Mann and MT. Char ley Kunze made a business trip to MT. Prothro's Friday and they found some rough road.
 Fred Dundaway has returned home from the city, where he has been working. He has come home to gath CT his corn.
 Miss Elgia Styles and lola Pritch- ard called at Amelia Mann's Friday
 Mrs Alice Mann and her raught-r io Alexander Thursday. Amelia Mann made business trip to Alexander Thursday
 MT. Bill Townsend was a pleasant supper guest of Miss Bertha Mann Sunday night
 MT. Bill Schafford was missed at Martindale Sunday He had a fine excuse as he had to go to Russell vile Saturday with the Little Rock High School boys to play game of football, as he is captain of the team,
 Mrs. Ida Watts of Ferndale was the guest of Mrs. Maggie White Sat urday night
 Miss Georgia Ulmer spent the lat, 1 ter part of Saturday evening with Miss Amelia and Mamie Mann. Mr Charley Kumpe will leave Mar tindaie this week 10 visit his home for d couple of weeks.
 We'll, what is the matter with Halstead? They request Martindale to come on with more news and think they better tamble around and find some.
 Plainview must he on the bum.
 Mickey.