davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-17
Phi. {. OFFICERS
ARE INSTALLED

Mountain state lodge Of the Protected
Homo circle met last night in the +. o.
r. Lall 10 install officers for the COM
Iug term. Representatives, of the or
DIR from all over the state were in at
Tendance" and large delegations from
surrounding towns also attended the
,"r"munIcS.
Grand president Al Shrvcr Of Nor
Lautnwn. presided at the meeting ana
drIyrrcd AN interesting address IN
winch lac told Of the rapid advance OF
th. fraternity within the past few
wears. lie promises this year TO be
even greater in building up the ira
t.ruIly III strength and numbers thah
PREVIOUS years.
IN interesting program followed me
installation ceremonies. Miss MaoCi
Ir!uIkr rendered IA lovely instrumental
solo, and Miss Louise Dawson enter
tanned with a clever artistic dance;
Miss Emma Reed contributed muslcal
reading to the program which was CON
r.ludrd with Il tenor solo by Mr. Elmer
lIu"IAic.
Tho following officers were mistaken
President. Miss Nevada Uthman.
Nirr-PrCSidcut--MiS Ada Herman.
Guardian Miss Marie Orth.
,'hnprrunr-RobCrt cole.
C;uid'- Miss Nora Goudy/
tumvaujon--II II. -. BOSTON
Sentinel Fred Stumpic.
Nrcnuninmt--,icorEc thinner.
TrcaSurcr-CharlcS Michael.
S'crctary-Mrs. John W. Stamm.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-17

Gcorgcttc Dresses, Crepe dc Chine
Dresses. Tricolcttc Dresses, Taffeta
Dresses. Satin Dresses and comblna-
tons of these materials.
FULL FIGURE. SIZE
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-17
MANY RURAL FOLK
ATTEND THE CIRCUS
All Kind Of vehicles Used as Conveys
| ances to and from the Rural
| District

Farmers aud ais" others VII" reside
N rho rural district took Il day of Y"A-
,rrdav and attended tnr circus and &c.
cnrlInG /" tho m"n VIII" mo connected
with tho big tent. In" attrndanc" was
larger in the afternoon than NJ many
towns much larger than +" hrriinE' IN
r.,c, rho tent was rsckcd during tn"
Hrirrngun and also at the evening per-
furmancc.
Trains coming to tho city from Tho
various towns along tn" Rhltimor" AMI
Onto. rs well IS on IN" "th'r r"ahH
u.rrr hacked and tho trolley lines also
ranIc N FOR a large share OF the bust
n"SS. .
'rh, automobile and also tho Ctho.
cnu,cvancrS generally used on the farm
also furnished their share Of trnnSpor-
Lali'n.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-17
WHEELING POLICE
DO SPLENDID WORK
Land Wanted Man IN Pittsburgh Few
Hours After they Are Tipped
off Hero.

Rapidity marks III" action Of tn
Wheeling police d"Dartmcnt and only
a few hours after they had been noi-
fed yesterday t" look out FOR a man
who had flccccd several local business
men they had him nabbcd in the the
smoky CITY" and behind the bars.
Tho stranger beat it from IN" city
without even leaving trac" hehlhd
him. as far IS ihc citizens could Se''
hnt chief Fred Frazier who is a nat =
urnl- born slruth. was soon on hot
trail and he had the man nahbcd short
time later. He came across and IS posi-
hlv yet wondering just how tho mem
hers cf tho local force were aolc 20
connect with pittsburgh ana to nun
mn in such a knot in so short space
Of time.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-17
WILLIAM SALISBURY
Ia Being Looked for at Request OF
Mother in Dominion Of Canada.

At tho request of Mrs. Elizabeth Sal
ishury. the local police are searching
for William Salisbury. who left his
homo at Moose Range. Saskatchewan.
in the Canadian Rockies. ABOUT tw"
yrar4 ago The mother soS far has
made a fruitIrss search for her son. II
is tho general belief that this is an
other victim nf the World war.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-17
Lame Shoulder

This ailmcnt is usually caused by
rheumatism Of the muscles. All that ~
n. cdcd is absolute rest and few april
cations Of Chamhcrlain'S Linimcnt. Try
X. For sale BY all dealers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-23
THOUSANDS APPLAUD
GEORGIA CYCLONE

Congressman w. d. Upshaw. OF
Georgia, known as the Georgia Cy-
Clone" delivered three stirring ad-
dresses yesterday to the young people
of Richmond. He was heard BY
about three thousand young men and
women, the first gathering being at
John Marshall high school, where he
spoke on Pluck and Purpose" and
weber he was given innovation by
the hundreds of Students; the other
at the Massey and Smithdeai Bust
ness colleges, where he was received
with the greatest enthusiasm, his
subject being The Student Who
Wins
Congressman Upshaw has visited
Richmond three times this winter,
and upon each occasion has address
ed number of groups, numbering
about ten thousand persons in all.
He is known all over the country as
a speaker of high tone and a man
who has stirred the people to better
things for many years. His topics
are always timely and interesting and
his presentation is clear and opti-
mfstic Of better future for the
country and the people.
He will be in Richmond next Sun
day. and will address the congre-
cation of Grace Street Baptist church
on topic of general interest
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-23
APPROACH TO FULTON
SCHOOL IS PROVIDED

A resolution drafted by Councilman
Morgan r, Mills. OF jefferson ward.
and which he presented to the finance
committee Last night. provides for
the purchase OF two lots and parcel
OF land for the purpose OF providing
q suitable approach to the Robert
Fulton school. The resolution pro-
vidcs that not more than $1,000 shall
be paid for the land. The two lots
are the property OF w. w. Crump and
Fannie e. Neuman and extend from
Orleans street to Virginia street. be-
tween Marshall and Gilman streets.
The urgency OF speedy action on
providing this approach to the school
was urged before the street commit
tee last week. Residents OF the Full
ton neighborhooi stated that In rainy
weather 1t becomes necessary to pro-
vide a rope to pull the children up the
hill leading to the school. an the red
clay becomes slippery. The hill lead
ing to the school is filled with gullies
ana is dangerous to pedestrians at
night time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-23
ROTAMAhS DISCUSS
THE BOYS MOVEMENT

The Rotary club viii meet at e:15
o'clock this evening in the Rotary
rooms at the Richmond hotel. This
will prove unusually interesting
meeting. Reports from the booster trip
10 Greensville will be made by Presi-
dent Burlington. and incidents Of the
rip will be told by Alvin M. Smith,
letter Jones Howard Bryant Ben W.
ton and others
The boy movement wifi DO dis
.ussed. and active steps win be imme-
iiately taken toward the establishment
VI proposed rerrcational home ssg
,he boys of the city.
In reference to the meeting this eve
hing. and rs q suggestion. Secretary
Howard Bryant promulgates this:
with whom do you sit at Rotary
tuncheonsy Some old pal OF yours
whose wife is friend OF your wife.
and with whom you go somewhere to-
yether socially once or twice a week
did il ever occur TO you that when
'ou do this you miss an opportunity
that comes only once s. week. One OF
The reasons why you are paying dues
n the Rotary club is so that you can
get acquainted with men outside your
inc and they with you.
Doubtless there are quite a few Po-
tartan brothers with whom you have
sut slight acquaintance, IL any Pick
sut one OF them for A companion next
Meeting and see IL yon are not fully
repaid for the little effort il costs
sou."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-23
MRS. DURHAM ON "0UR
STATE LEGISLATURE"

Women interested in facts Of govern
ment will assemble In the auditorium
of the Y. w. c.. Fifth street, near
Main, this afternoon at 4:ao o'clock.
when Mrs J. w. Durham will speak on
Our State Legislature" the election
of it's members. how the body 10 or
ganized, and laws sponsored by our
Richmond representatives. The re-
search topic will be recent welfare
laws adopted by Virginia The meet
ing which liz open to the public. will
begin promptly at 4:so o'clock, and
last exactly an hour.
This topic is the second in a series
of lessons and lectures on government,
prepared for the woman citizen And
new voter by the chairman OF political
study and research of the Equal SUI
frage league OF Virginia. Mrs @. HAr-
vey Clarke. The first lecture in the
series, How the Woman Citizen be-
comes Voter" delivered 1T suffrage
headquarters last Tuesday by Sena-
tor G. Walter Mapp OF Accomac
proved so popular as to nscessitate
change of meeting place to larger
quarters for the remainder of the
series.
Miss Adele. Clark, legislative chair
man of the Virginia league. Is chair
man OF the meeting this afternoon
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-23
.0NlI 100000
MEMBERS Or CHURCH

OF the entire 3s.ooo.ooo population
OF the Southern states. only 10000
600 IRE members OF any church. Pro-
testant and Catholic. according 10
the statement OF the Rev. VIM. II.
Hudson. of Staunton. campaign man
ager Of the prcsb. terrain progressive
program in this synod. This leaves
100000 without any church con-
nection.
These figures we're compiled from
a complete survey of the entire ne.d.
They were taken from statistics in
states from West Virginia to Florida.
and from Missouri to Texas
As a result of It's findings, the
Southern Presbyterian church Is car
rying out general evangeiistic
movement in this and other synods.
leading to the enrolment OF at least
10000 new members. 1t is hoped. The
apathy toward religion which is be-
ing exhibited at the present time by
many people must be met by stupen-
dous efforts of the church. according
to s. Waters McGill. director of the
Presbyterian progressive program.
The family altar and stewardship
movements which the church Is con-
Quoting are expected to becbme
great vftalizing forces for religion. AS
part OF the latter, 100, 900 tithers
are being sought.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-23
DISTRIBUTE HOLDERS
TO EVERY HOME IN
RICHMOND TODAY

Nothing remains, to be done by tho
Social Workers Of the Nurses Set
Element in the block day arrange
ments. except the distribution Of the
envelopes to every home In Rich
mond today. Hundreds OF the most
prominent women in the city. volun-
teer assistants in the work, have been
divided into committees and early
this morning will begin making their
visits. The envelopes are intended
to hold contributions OF the entire
family and are to be collected Thurs
day by the same 'committeewomen
who left them.
1t is desired that generous assis-
lance be accorded the efforts of the
block day workers rs large pay
ment must be made this spring on
the $500 debt standing against the
settlement house at 1104 West Cary
street and funds are necessary Tor
continuing the big work here. The
social workers OF the Nurses Settle
ment, endeavoring to assist the citys
poor toward healthy normal lives, CO.
operate with the Associated Chart
ties, the public health officers, truan;
officers and the Juvenile and domes-
tic relations court in this work
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-23
SERVICES TO-DAY At
ST. JAMES METHODIST

The revival services at ST. James
Methodist church, Twenty ninth and
Marshall streets, started Sunday
morning, Will continue all week, and
indications are that the services will
be largely attended and prove most
successful
Rev. j. NJ Oakley, the well-known
evangelist, who is conducting the
services, assisted by the pastor, OPEN
ed the series Sunday morning with
a most impressive sermon on Pray
err" and at night he spoke en- Fruit
Bearing" AT the close OF the meet
ing Sunday night on invitation OF the
pastor large number OF men and
women remained over and were or
CANNED into a party of personal
workers. who will assist In carrying
the message of salvation
The congregational singing II a
feature, as many OF the time
hymns are being sung, and every one
joins in.
At the services last night . large
number asked tor prayer.
"A service win be held at II o'clock
today. and it b hoped by the pastor
that all who can possibly do 50 will
be present
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-23
ANNUAL SEs
LABOR COMMIT

O. q 4 . s. I. II
The forty-sevenfl1 annual sseD6en "
the national conference Of o04i1
work meeting Jointly with the hA1s
tionai child labor committee On tts
evening Of April IA. 1890 81 NeN
OrlenAs will be formally opened w.
the pronouncement OF the innOyA.
ton by Archbishop John w. Shaw, ~
the diocese Of New OrleAna OW9
X. Lovejoy. general secretary u ~
national child labor committee VIII
deliver the presidents address
DIR. Felix Alder, Chairman Of the
national child labor committee, VIII
speak on American Children: 1eund
In Body and Mind
This win be the final meeting 0f
the fifteenth annual conferences 81
of the national child labor commit q
tee at which the general sub5eck for
discussion will be The NatfoA6d
Child Labor Committee at Work.
Morning and afternoon seSoa0h0s
are also planned at which recent 49,
velopments in the field Of child carH
and specific reports OF work in Ais
bama. Kentucky. Michigan, Missouri
and other states will be presented
The newly established department.
of child welfare in Ala ALBANIA, fegar0.s
ed by experts as representing ths
type Of constructive supervision
American conlmowealths are likely
TO undertake In the near future, will
be discussed by It's director.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-23
THEATERs
VARIETY BILL AT
THE LYRIC OPENER

The bin ut the Lyric, for the first
half OF the week Is fair and thorough
~ pleasing. Some Of the acts are ex-
ceptionally good.
Bayone Whipple and Walter Hus-
ton. in their comedy sketch are fav-
orites on the bill.
The Pathe news and topics opened
tho bill and were very interesting.
Mcintosh and the Musical Maids,
high class Scotch singers and dancers
opened the show and were well re-
cefved.
Bessie Leonard. The Doughnut
Girf' was assisted by EdmundJ. Por-
ray at the piano. Miss Leonards
songs were we'll arranged and put
over in great style. and won instan Mt
favor with audience.
Fourth spot Is given James Mullen
and Anna Francis. In a comedy ditty,
II Get What's Left Mullen Ii there
with the nut comedy and seems to be
just what the theatergoers want
The Three Webber Girls close the
bill In "A Vaudeville Surprise" The
girls are clever dancers and fair ac-
rohats. Further. they held the house
in an excellent closing act
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-23
GOVERNOR SCANS
APPROPRIATION BILLS

Including the additional compen-
satton IN the way of commissions al
lowed commissioners OF revenue. and
the higher fees granted snerrTs and
constabies. appropriations MADE by
the general assembly in excess OF the
provisions Of the budget bill amount
to 100000 for the two-year period,
It was stated at the governors ofilc,
yesterday.
The bills carrying special appro-
priations are: For the memorial IL
brary, $3.50, 900: the orthopoedic hos
pital, 100000: fire-proof building for
state archives, $4,000; the Aassocia-
ton for Preservation of Virginia An
monument $4,000 and several others
for special objects in lesser amounts.
The general appropriations bin
which The governor approved carries
total OF S22 .4s5, 642.30 for the two
pear period lBzo-1921. 1t was under
stood that working balance OF $S4S-
24I62 would remain In the treasury,
according TO the statement OF the
auditor Of public accounts, after
meeting the demands OF the budget
bill. The liberality OF the general
assembly In the matter of later APP
preparations, has wiped out this bal
ance, and apparently produced de-
hcit.
Governor Davis now has these
special appropriation bills under ad-
visement They were delivered to
him during the last days OF the ses-
sion. He Will make careful survey
of the anticipated revenues of the
state, 1t Is said. before acting on these
measures The governor has ten
days from the adjournment of the
general assembly in which to signify
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-23
RICHMOND GROCtRs
APPLY FOR CHARTER

Application for charter has been
rnado to the, state corporation com
mission by the Richmond Crocers.
Inc, an organization OF Richmond
business men. having for its object
ito encourage. promote and simu-
late the business of whoiesal and
retail grocers OF the city of Rich
mond; to correct the evils Of the
credit system; to abate trade abuses;
to discourage and correct unbusiness-
like practices.
The officers Of the corporation are:
Sam III. Heller, president: w. w. TIL
Ter, vice president: Philip M. Flana-
gan. secretary. The following are
named as directors: J. N. Woodson,
A. B. Hay A. P. Chisholm. A. N.
Cosby. w. v. Heller. J. e. Eubank,
II. Frick, j. II. CARRIER, b. Briel, J. !.
McGiffin, w A. ellis, A. Fl. Pohlig
and Edward Schmidt
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-23
SOUTHSIDE

Tonight in the hastings court. part
2. former service men living on the
Southside will hold a meeting to de-
eide upon the adviseability OF form
ing an American Legion Post on that
side OF the river. In the event that
the present plans work out they will
apply to the executive committee at
Lynchburg for a charter. A petition
bearing $50 names will be presented
to this committee at their next meet
ing. The post Is not being formed
with the purpose Of opposing the
Richmond order. but for the better
ment OF the Southside.
Revival services, conducted by the
Rev. George w. Wray. at the Cen
trail Methodist church. will continue
throughout the week. Song services
begin at 7:45 each night, and the
regular meeting at O'Clock.
double funeral took place at the
Ciopton-Street Baptist church yester-
day afternoon when services were
held over the bodies of John w.
wyatt, aged eighty-one. and his daugh-
ter, Mrs Mildred Della Wyatt,
twenty-one, both OF whom died Eatur-
day.
Mr.. Wyatt was a native of Chester
field county. and was . veteran OF
the civil war.
The Ladies' Aid Society, OF the Yves;
End Methodist church. will hold its
regular meeting this afternoon in the
home OF Mrs. Chas. e. Bass, 311.
Hull street
Services win be held In the Meade
Memorial church this afternoon at 4
O'Clock. by the Rev. Arthur p. Gray,
Jr.
A meeting will be held tonight In
cambridge street school Of all rcpre-
sentatives OF the Southside Protestant
churches. Details. preliminary 20 the
survey to be undertaken in CO. n,sc-
ction with the Interchurch World
Movement, will be discussed.
In preparation for the evangeiistic
services which begin in the Oak
Grove Baptist church next Sunday. two
cottage prayer meetings will be held
tonight in tho community, one at
Captain Itpscomb's home, 1908
Maury street, to be lead by !. FL,
Evans. The other at Boydton's home,
2OOo Boston avenue. to be lead by Rev.
D. G. Lancaster.
The weekly prayer service tomorrow
night will be conducted by Rev. r..
d. Garland, who has in charge the
Baptist missionary work In Virginia.
Rev. Garland is we'll known in the
community, having conducted a re-
vfval there several years ago 4
large attendance is desired.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-23
BUSINESS WOMEN
TO PURCHASE HOME

At a meeting of business and pro-
fessional women will be held Friday
evening at o'clock in Room $50 Of
the Jefferson hotel, to discuss the
matter OF opening a cooperative
apartment house for business women
of Richmond.
The plan as outlined contcmplates
the purchase Of building by the
women of Richmond. stock to be
sold at 800 a share. An attractive
apartment house, centrally located. II
is said is now available. Rooms In
the building will be rented to bus,
mess women at rate which VIII be
reasonable. and at the same time as
sure stockholders per cent on their
investment. Sitting rooms In which
guests may be entertained, and an
atmosphere Of home. without the re-
straint which is to be found at many
cooperative houses arc among the
attractions which the project offers.
The meeting has been called by
Mrs Idah w. Poihili, chairman OF
the committee on housing c0pdition
which was appointed at the June
convention Of the Virginia associa-
ton Of Business and Professional
Womcn's clubs
Members Of the committee in ad-
dition to Mrs. Polhill are: Mrs. J. X.
Bowman, DR. @. l.. Hatcher, Mrs.
Eudora Ramsey Richardson Mrs
Harvey g. Clarke. Miss Dorothy
Sage. MrA Horace Wexford Jones,
Miss Nora Spencer Hammer. Mrs.
Stuart Michaux and Miss Frances
Dunkum.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-23
Earnest workers.

The women OF the Earnest Work.
ers w. c. r. u. are preparing an in
teresting and instructive program fol
the school OF methods which Is to be
held in the NJ. e. church OF Highland
Springs on Wednesday, March "a, be.
ginning at 1910 A. M.
Practical methods OF conducting
the work Of several departments will
be given by local and county superin.
tendentA.
Miss Louise Hoilister. who is Elk.
pected to be present throughout the
day, will tell of the need for the w
c. T. Z. At the present time. She
will also give the reasons for the
many changes in department work as
these were made at the last National
w. c. T. u. convention.
Discussions from the floor will fol-
low the presentation of the topics
These win be led by the president OF
the Earnest Workers
In order to simplify the work OF
The Marthas' each lady is asked to
bring school girl lunch.
The leaders wish The Marys" to
be the most prominent at the meet.
ing.
Each member OF the local unions Is
asked to bring friend.
This Is Miss HOLSTERS last week
In Henrico county, and the women
should try to show her appreciation
by being present Wednesday.
Take the car leaving Twenty ninth
and p street at or near 1900 A NJ,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-23
TRAVELLING MAN WITH
SMALLPOX Is INTEsRNED

Suffering with smallpox, G. r. W.
Kern. travelling salesman for tho
Paramount Drug company. of WASH
ington. Is a patient in the city small
pox hospital. He arrived In Richmond
Sunday morning at o'clock. after
trips to Lynchburg,. Roanoke and
other Virginia cities 1t is believed
that Mr.. Kern has been suffering with
smallpox for several days and that
many persons who came In contact
with him on the trains have been ex-
posed. They are urged to be yaccf-
mated.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-23
VIRGINIA SUPREME
COURT Of APPEALS
PROCEEDINGS

city OF Richmond VI. Pace. argued
and submitted.
Eggleston vs. Eggleston. submitted
ex parte.
J. V. Bickford Sand and Gravel
Company VS. Holland, dismissed.
J. " Bickford Sand and Gravel
Company VS.. Sunnyside Granite com
paHy. dismissed.
Winn Bros & Baker VS.. Lipscompe
submitted on briefs.
Motley VS.. vicellio & Bro, con-
tinucd
American Bonding Co, ct ais. VS..
American Surety Co., ct ais, partly
argued and continued until tomor-
row.
Next cases called:
Parker VS.. Stephenson.
Kello VS.. Kello.
Richmond Leather Mfg. Co, VS..
F'awcett
Pence VS.. Tidewater Townsite cor
poration.
Va Railway 4 Power Co. VS.. City
of Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-23
DRUGGISTS MUST REPORT
PURCHASERS OF CURES

According to law recently passed
by the Virginia legislature. druggists
must report the names OF all pur-
chasers of so-called "curesr for So
ctal diseases. Report must be made
to the state buerau of social hygiene.
When the patients are treated by reg
istered physicians report Ia not re-
quired.
The purpose of the law is to pre-
vent use of patent medicine, which
are widely advertised as cures" bu,
which are highly injurious according
to physicians