The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-25

general ono. with many interesting
numbers rendered by various classes
and individuals Of the Sunday school,,
and the whole event was OF 4 very pleas
ing nature. The usual treat for the
members was given ct the close Of the
event.
Elks Distribute.
The members Of the charity commit
tee Of the Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks were busy men all OF
yesterday afternoon and evening, in AT
effort to see that no one OF the needy
families Of the city was without the
necessities which make for Christmas
cheer. An unprecedented number OF
baskets were distributed by the mem-
bcrs VI tho committee where they arc
likely to 10 the mos, good.
Double Holiday.
With Christmas coming on Saturday.
those who are employed In all lines OF
labor arc benefited by two holidays in.
stead Of one. This same conrition will
exist for two more years, as Christmas
falls on Sunday next year. and Mondsy
the year following. but this Is an advan-
tagc, as the holiday will not break into
the middle OF q week.
New Alarm Box
A new fire alarm box. numbered 50,
has been received. by the safety director
of the city from the Gamewcl! company
who installed the local system. Flans
are being made to install the box in
some badly needed section OF the city,
and Il will probably be placed In tho VIC.
Unity Of the cemetery on North Seventh
or North Eighth street.
Distribute Useful Article
Employees OF tho Peoples Bank OF this
oGt, ~ ~
some thermometers at the homes OF the
patrons and friends OF the institution.
They were OF white enamel and some
thing which would he an ornament TO
any home where they were placed.
To Entertain Club
The members of III. Monday Night
club Of this city will meet rs the guests
Of Mrs. Elmer Reed at her home. HlO
West Walnut street Monday evening,
December 18th. Music and the usual
club program OF social diversions will
be feature OF the evening and all are
expected TO be present.
Only Slight Pre-
An alarm from Box IS located at the
corner OF Center and North Firth street
ca lsd all OF the tremcn TO the Forth
School corner IL few minutes after IL
o'clock yesterday morning. A slight
fire had developed in the Jones home
nearby but it was extingu!shed With
very slight loss !1oa., 70 Mae.
A meeting of the members OF the
Alert Hook and Ladder company has
been called to take place at the Central
hose house on Fifth street next Thurs
day evening by Captain Wilbur 3. Hes
lop. Important matters are to be con-
sidercd by the members OF the company
and every one has been urged to be
present.
Glss Club Musical
A big crowd of the local music low
ers Is anticipated at the concert and
musical to be given by the members
OF the Wesleyan College Glee club I'M
der the auspices OF the local post OF tue
American Legion IN tho high school
auditorium Monday evening or next
week. This IL one of the. best known
musical organizations OF the state and,
they are highly recommended. The pro-
ceeds Will DO added TO the American
martins Perry Briefs
Miss Margaret McMahon. local music
teacher le:Lyes tomorrow TO visit with
relatives Mt Melbourne Beach. Fin.
Mrs. Larry Lyle OF Short Creek. w.
Va. 10 spending the day visiting with
relatives in this city.
Dan Jones arrived here from Massilon
yesterday to spend the holiday with
friends.
George Fuk,on OF South Fourth street