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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09
Adnrua Euuernl Today

Funeral services over the remains Of
Earl Adams. son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Adams Of K!rkwood. who passed away
at tho Martins Ferry hospital q few
tanned when he was run over by one Of
the motor trucks Of the Bridgeport Wall
Plaster company. will be conducted
from the home Of tho parents this after
noon at Q o'clock. with Rev. F.. K. Van
Wrinkle Of the Island Christian church.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09
wnaucia1 Report.

The monthly financial report Of city
auditor McGaughey filed with mayor
Culbertson shows balance at the end
Of April in the various city funds
amounting to s68.252.61. while the bal
ance at the end Of March was $7S.-249.-
10 Tho expenditures from tho various
funds during the month were S12.423.63,
while the receipts were only s2,426.54.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09

John Brcsnahan, who was kno'k'u
down and run over by an auto whcn he
attempted to aliGht from Il street car d.
the corner Of Sixth and Elicit street.
Wednesday evening. was said to DC DONG
nicely, and will probably be out Oh he
hospital soon. Fortunately he was not
seriously injured.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09
.rInnnr cso,nnnnY In Bad

An affidavit was filed at ST. ClalrsEllle
Yesterday against the Main Street Liq-
uor company of this city for selling ciG,
arcttcs without license. 1t is ciaimeo
cigarettes for more than year and
never bothered to secure a license: The
case will be heard before Squire Davies
at St Clairsrillc.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09
rr. xiut Purchased Property.

The purchaser Of the Craft bushes:
block on Belmont street, adjoining thu
new Hub building has been definitely
made known through the filing of th'
deed In the recorders office at st
Clairsvine- The property was purchas
cd from the Craft heirs by DR.. H. r
link. The consideration was $4,000.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09
Dtsort1erly House Raided.

Officers on the local police iorcc Ta'u.
cd an alleged disordcrly house al 4Vo
East Carlisle street. yesterday MOI i'ile
and arrested Lille Gull, Maoci NY ., =,
Steve Cottis and John Bark'S' M
were given hearing in Mayor '"ls'o'' i"
court last night. and the women W. VIZ
Hncd sic each. while the Greeks paid
SIS each.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09
Presbyterian Convention

a largo number OF the delegates. as
we'll MS the members. of the Women
Missionary societies Of the Presbyterian
churches of this vicinity were in this
city yesterday evening attending the
opening Of the annual convention of the
societies Of ST. Clairsville prcsbytery.
Several interesting speeches are on the
program for the final session today and
all who arc interested In the missionary
work arc invited to attend the sessions
of the convention.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09
DauEe1ous Practice.

The practice Of the street cars running
on the streets when an alarm OF fire IS
sont in, a thing which occurs regularly
In this city, is very dangerous. and Is
not allowed in other cities. It seems
that all street cars should be compelled
to stop, Mt least while the fire trucks arc
passing them. to insure safety. and some
means should be used to compel them TO
make stop as lives arc jeapordized al
most every time an alarm Of fire Is sent
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09
Alpha Class Entertained

The members of the Alpha class OF
the First Methodist church Of this city
were entertained at tho home of Mrs.
William Fitzgerald. on West Washing
ton street. yesterday afternoon. the az
fair being in the nature OF social tea.
All those present spent very pleasant
afternoon.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09
pa11aira Naara Goal.

Bellaire each day Is growing nearer
her quota In the Victory loan drive Tho
city quota is s732.Soo and already the
local subscriptions are miraculous!y
near the 100000 mark. Loan officials
arc very optimistic and it Is expected
that the city will report over today.
The canvasscrs have been working hard
and have done excellent work In the
drive.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09

Miss Sarah FoIlen. former well known
young lady Of this city. has been ad-
mitted to the bar in California She
graduates from the University OF Cali
fornta in June when she will receive her
degree. She left Bcllaire several years
ago to go to California She formerly
worried on a local newspaper.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09

The arrangement committee Of flint
glass-workerS for the annual convention
to be held here two weeks in July will
meet tonight tat the city building. David
II. Jones Of rhe Imperial local will pre-
side. Plans will be furthercd for the
entertainment TO be provided for the
delegates
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09
s,ecta1 Mating Tonight

President Thomas BIElow. Of the Bcl-
mont County Fish and Game Protective
association, has called special meeting
of the organization at the Rife club
rooms this evening Mt $50 o'clock. and
ell OF the members have been requested
TO be present, as the selections will be
mad for the officers Of the Honorary
DEPUTY Came Wardcns throughout the
county,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09
Lady macabees Initiate Class

a class Of candidates were initiated
into the Womans Benefit association OF
the MaccabeeS. at the meeting OF the
order which was held in the Heinlein
block last night. and large number of
the members were present to sec the
interesting work. Following the bust
ness and degree work, the members
spent the evening In a social session.
and ali enjoyed n fine luncheon.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09
Carnival Attracting Good Crowds

Good crowds have been prcscnt at INC
carnival which is being given at the
West End Fairgrounds, every, night OF
this week. and the members Of the local
lodge Of Moose. under whose auspices
the affair is being conducted. are we'll
pleased with the patronage Of local res
idents. The Majestic shows ca the
grounds arc furnishing first class
amusement which is being appreciated
by the people who attend.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09
Assitant Pastor Here.

Rev. Father Peter Il. Cr"llcy. who has
been pastor OF tho Catholic church at
Tiltonvile for some time past has been
appointed as the assistant pastor OF tho
st. Johns parish OF this city. Rev Faith
or Joseph w. Whitman Is tho pastor OF
the local church.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09

Hanks Sunshine Girls opened their on
CaScmcnt AT the New Pastlnc last night
and to say that /, Is beyond doubt the
best bill offered yet Is passing it lightly.
4 different hill will be presented each
day during their engagement.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09
LOUISVILLE

Mrs. Mary Bratton. widow OF the
late John Rratton. whose death occurred
in Lloydsvillc In 1899. passed away on
Wednesday, April 30th, at the home OF
her daughter. Mrs. \. D. Written. OF
Akron. Ohio. She was we'll and favor
ably known here, where a number OF
years were spent during her early mar
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09

All of the members Of the Frat rnal
Order OF Eagles arc expected TO attend
the meeting Of the order which Will be
held In their lodge home on North rltth
street tonight ms several matters OF OK
trcmc Importance 10 tho order arc OK
pcctcd TO be taken up for discussion.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09
To Have Get Together.

Arrangements are being made for
banquet and get together meeting OF
farmers Of the Bellaire district and local
business men to be held the early part OF
June. Mr.. Stevens. the county farm
agent will be at the head Of the farmers
COMMITTEES. An interesting program will
be- rendered and tho event will prove
advantageous to both
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09
Plans Practically Completed.

All plans are practically completed for
the big carnival which will be given on
the baseball park. at the South End Of
the city under the auspices Of tho Moose
lodge, all Of next wepk. About twenty
Of tho members of the local order will
be sworn in as special police for the oc-
casion, to preserve order about the place.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09
Swoutsk Funeral Today

Funeral Services over The romans OF
Mrs. Susan Swontck. wife OF Anton
Swontck well known resident Of Barton,
who passed away at the Wheeling hos
pital few days ago. were conducted
from the home of the deceased this
Father Won Intel. and the remains
were laid at rest in Linwood cemetery
near Blaine, Ohio.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09
r.-b1era Paw FInez

Tho men who were caught IN thc EHIn.
bling raid in this city last SUNDAY
morning by deputies from the sherlHs
office. were heard in Squire Davies
Court at st. Clairsville yesterday. The
proprietors were fined 500 each. and the
players SIS and costs each. They were
rcprcscntcd in court by Attorney Her
man Schafcr and all were able TO pay
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09
Memorial Committee Meets.

A meeting of the Union Memorial as
ISOLATION will be held tonight Mt tho
city building Plans will be furt hcrrd
at this time for the observance Of No
mortal Day Mt Bellairc on Friday. May
50. John +. Sherry will he In charge OF
toniSht'S meeting. being the president of
the asSucia ton
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09
To Meet at peaconess Home

The members Of the Queen Esther Cir
rlc Of the West Bridgeport church will
be entertained ut the Deaconcss home in
Kirkwood on Monday evening of next
week. and Il Is anticipated that all Of
tho members o. the circle will be pros
emit
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09
Captain porer Back.

Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Dorcr OF West
Twcnty-third street have received wore
of the arrival Of their son. Captain
Richard Dorrr in New Fork from over
seas. He was commissioner captain In
a western school mt the outbreak Of the
war. He hsd training at West Point fol-
lowing his graduation at the local high
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09

All of The local baseball fans VIII bn
on hands nj tho enme which Is scheduled
Ia he played between M baucrH OF
Wheeling and tho Wrst Virginia Wca-
leyan college team. and this Is expected
In hr "n" OF tho biggest games, or III,
season. Til" college, team has defeated
Seine strong opponents. and tho Enln"
here will BIZ In the nature OF nm exhibit
inn
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09
Tntar+aina r,adies AID

The Second Division Of the Ladies Aid
society of the Kirkwood Presbyterian
church was entertained at the homo or
Mrs. Elizabeth Kuhn in Kirkwood! yes
terday afternoon and n large number of
tho society who were present spent a
very enjoyable afternoon.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09
<rtnn Puners1 Yesterday.

q" Tho last sad rites over the remains OF
the late W. L. Trip. former business
man Of this city. who passed away few
days ago, at the home of his dauEhter;
Mrs. John J. Smith at stop 7. north Of
this city, were conducted from the place
Of death yesterday afternoon atL2:30 in
charge of Rev. Charles Wingerd.~ past or
Of the Presbyterian church. and tho body
was later laid to rest in Riverview Gem
etery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09
Schools niarniss To SEQ Train

Tho schunls in this city wore disuiss-
I'd yesterday afternoon Ut "'cl"''E :"
aS to give all or tho pupils nm "pr"r'nr-
iIy to soc The exhibits an tho Env"rn-
rnrnt trophy train. md NIL of tho pupils
were marched t" the foot nf Hanover
street under The care Of their teachers.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09
1.oo., peonle At Convention

number Of residents hl ms cry. as
wrJI ~ 1hc drlcEntcs from the W0mcn'S
Misslnnary society of tho Presbyterian
church, waro at Kirkwood yesterday nf-
tcrnonn and evening. attending tho an
nual convention Of the Womcn's Nils
sionary societies OF 81. ClairsViile lres-
bytery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09
Give Play Thursday.

Members OF the Young Peoples Society
OF the .. 2. church will give play en-
titled Aunt Jerrsah's Quilting Party
at the-church Thursday evening Of next
week Tickets are now ON sale and many
Of them are being disposed of.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09
Entertained Maids and Matrons

Mrs. J. NIB. Henderson was The nos
toss to the Maids and Matruns OF this
city nj her home on North Fourth street
of the ladies were present. an excel
lent program was n feature of the hf-
tcrnoon which closed with IL luncheon.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09
"Why I would Not Marry"

why Would Not Marry" packed the
Fcnray last evening. This Is certainly
an exceptional picture and those who
have failed Il scr II should not miss
seeing it this evening.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09

tcrnity will miss tho annual banquet or
the fraternity. which will be held in the
Windsor hotel nj Wheeling this evening.
Features of The evening VII be the
seven cours" dinner. after which dancing
will be the diversion until Il late hour.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09

Beftalre police yesterday were hooking
for two Martins Ferry young ladies.
aged about Is years each. who ran away
from their-homes at that place.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09
West wheeling Ladies' Aid

The Ladies Aid Society Of the West
at tho home Of Mrs. Thomas Hays. ut
Stop s. West Wheeling. Tuesday evening
Of the coming week. All Of the mem
hers Of the society will probably be
present, and n fine program has been
prepared for tho meeting.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09
MIR. BILLINGSFAILED
TOPUT In APPEARANCE

TIE city council held another nd-
learned meeting last night to hear the
answer of Superintendent Billings or
the Wheeling Traction company TO the
compromi:~, proposal for an increase IN
the fares between this city and Wheel
Ing, Bcllaire and Brooksidc, MIR. Il. y.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-09

and Rcv. John W. Neal. of the kirkwood
Presbyterian church in charge. Tho
body will be laid at rest in Greenwood
cemetery.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-07-02
Gloom in Chicago.

Chicago, July 1.-While the re-
mainder Of the country was allowed
2 3-4 percent beer by United States
Attorney General Palmer's decision
not to regard it as Intoxicating at
present, in enforcing wartime pro-
hibition, which went into effect last
Midnight, Illinois was made entirely
dry and reduced to near-beer, the
one-half of one percent variety, by
State Attorney General Brundage's
Interpretation Of the new state
"search and seizure law" The latter,
Mr. Brundage said, was in full eject
and defined Notwithstanding liquor at
not more than one-half of one per-
cent of alcoholic content.
Chicago authorities tonight accept
ed the Brundage opinion, but with a
degree of reservation. Corporation
Counsel Ettelson advised the chief of
police to observe the Interpretation
"unless and until otherwise advised"
More than half of Chicago's saloons
remained open today, but the Brun-
dage opinion was regarded as a sew
ere blow.
Only one violation of wartime pro-
hibition was reported to the federal
district attorney. In few cases,
saloon keepers were said to be sell
ing whiskey and beer. but evidence
against them was not in the hands of
the police.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-07-02
FIREe
THREATEN Z
~zssE>v sEzx w'---''-.'''A4'-
MICH. TOWNS

Sault Ste. Marie. Mich, July L. A
dozen upper Michigan towns tonight
are threatened with destruction by
forest fires that have been ragino
turnout the territory west of here all
day. Trout Lake, Race. Brimlev,
Seney, Wellers. Strongs. Ozark, Gil
christ, Johnsonburg and Dick are re-
ported to be fighting the flames, which
are being driven before a high wind.
Residents of Trout Lake late this
afternoon sent out an appeal for special
trans to rescue them. The message
the last word received from that vii
LACE, said the flames were within a
mile Of the town on two sides. The
flames had already dstroved part
of the village Of Seney this evening
when communication was interrupted.
Traimen reaching here from the
fire-swept district were unable tonight
to give detailed account of condi-
tions. The whole region, they say, is
swept by smoke and at no time were
they able to see more than 100 yards
aread.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-07-02
THE GOVERNMENT REPORT
SHOWS LABOR SCARCE.
BUGS BUSY.
Large Growers Cut Acreage, But
Small Farmers Put in More
Cotton Than Last Year.

Washington, July IA cotton
crop about 100000 bales smaller
than last years was forecast for this
year by the department of agricul-
ture today in estimating prospective
production at 10,9S6,000 bales.
Acreage this year shows cut of
81 percent from last years the de-
crease being 3247 acres. the total
being 33,960,O00. The agitation for
reduction in acreage, which the
department of agriculture says oc-
Cured in every cotton growing state,
the scarcity and high price of labor
and unfavorable planting weather
weather caused the heavy decrease.
Small Farmers Increase.
The propaganda for reduction of
acreage affected principally the
larger growers, according to the de-
partment, but most Of the small
proprietors and tenant farmers main
tanned or even increased their plant
ings this year. Many other farmers
who had not grown cotton for years
planted it this season, hoping to re-
ceive the high prices prevailing at
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-07-02
Bryan Leads $4,000
in Celebration of
Dry United States

Columbus, Ohio, July with Will
liam Jennings Bryan the principal
speaker, the advent of nationwide
prohibition was celebrated at the
Methodist centenary exposition today
by upwards of $4,000 people.
Mr.. Bryan spoke twice to crowds
that overflowed the grandstand be-
fore the oval and the coliseum.
Other speakers included Bishop James
Cannon, Jr., chairman Of the COM
mission on temperance of the Metho-
dist church, South; DR.. P. A. Baker,
national superintendent of the Anti
saloon league; Bishop William F.
Mcdowell, chairman Of the board of
temperance and public morals of the
Methodist church; Miss Anna Cor
don. national president of the w. C.
n. u, and DR.. Clarence Trus Will
son.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-07-02
0. R. 7. MEMBERS
REALIZE DUTY
TO THE PUBLIC
Will Immediately Resume Hand
ling of Commercial
Messages.

St. Louis, Mo-, July Members
of the Order of Railroad Telegraph
ers throughout the country today
were notified to resume handling
business of the Western Union and
Postal Telegraph companies. The
order was issued by E. ]. Manion.
president of the Order of Railroad
Telegraphers, cancelling the ban on
commercial business which went into
effect June IL, in connection with the
nationwide strike of the CONNER
cial Telegrapher's union Of America
The action of the railroad tele-
graphers was taken, according to
President Manion, because of the
failure of Commercial operators to
make their strike effective and also
the obligation Of the order to the
public and the railroad administra-
ton.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-07-02
Cotton Jumps Sc
Per Bale. Later
Receding Greatly

New Orleans. La. June --Bureau
dav brought excited trading and
wide price changes in cotton On
one Of the strongest hulges in recent
months prices rose Sc bale from
The lowest levels in few minutes Of
wild trading. ri
Heavy realizing sales of long con-
tracts were thrown upon the market
immediately after the government
reports were read out and wide
slump occurred. but this was ahrupt-
Nv checked when it was realized that
the condition or 20 percent Of normal
was the lowest on record for June
IS and that indicates and the crop
figures were far under general ex-
.pectations. N
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-07-02
Aguliar Fails to Settle Trouble.

New York, July 1.-Candido Agui-
lar, minister Of FOREIGN affairs in the
Mexican cabinet, will sail Thursday
from New York for France without
having effected settlement of the
problems involving American oil pro-
perties in Mexico, it was learned here
today. After DENYING reports that he
had conferred with oil interests here,
General Aguilar declared in a state
ment TODAY that "this matter is now
awaiting for resolution before the
Mexican congress"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-07-02
Corporation ReOrganiZes to
Handle Grain With Half
Billion Capital.
JULIUS BARNES HEADS
NEW ORGANIZATION
Wheat Director Reports Disbursing
Three and Half Billion and
Collecting Equal Amount
at Small Cost.
HOOVER QUITS 80

HOOVER QUITS 80
New York, July 1.-Resignation of
Herbert Hoover as chairman of the
board of directors of the Food Admin
istration Grain corporation and reor-
ganization of the corporation under
the name United States Grain corpor-
alton was announced at the annual
meeting of stockholders here today.
Mr.. Hoover's place as chairman will
be filled by julius Barnes, weat di-
rector, who also is president of the
corporation.
1t was stated Mr.. Hoover would
continue as director, but that his re-
signation of the Craftsmanship marked
the first step toward his retirement
from public life. Mr. Hoover is ex-
pected to return to the United States
in about two months, upon compile
ton Of the European relief work and
the fruition of the European harvest.
Other changes in the personnel of
the corporation were announced to
include:
Frank G. Crowell, of Kansas City,
resigned as first vice-president, and
was succeeded by Edwin P. Shattuck
Of New York, general counsel of the
corporation since its inception.
1t was announced that the corpora
TONS capital for handling the 1919
wheat crop would be $500,000,00.
Mr.. Barnes reported to the stock
holder that during the 81 months Of
it's existence, the corporation had dis
bursed $500, 100000 and collected an
equal amount, selling for overseas
shipments commodities valued at ST.
800.000.000 at an operating expense
of $3,250,0O0 or one-sixth of one per-
cent