The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-07
XMAS SAVINGS CLUB
CHECKS OUT TODAY
Local Bank VIII Hand Out Large Sum
Of Money to Depositors to Be Used
for Their Christmas 1xpensos-

During the past year there has been
but one Christmas Savings cub IN ex-
,, istencc among the banks of this city.
this being at the Dollar Savings Bank.
The officials OF the bank stated ycster-
day that the checks 10 the dcpositors or
tho Christmas Savings Club viii be
mailed out this morning. and tho tota!
will amount 10 SlI.24O.25.
There was at one t:,no savings club
operated in connecttlh with all OF the
three local banks. but tho Bridgepors
National Bank and the Bridgeport Bank
and Trust Company, after consideration.
decided that there was not sufficlent
business IN this town for three CUPS
consequently two OF the clubs were ms
CONTINUED. Merchants OF this city will
bc benefited by 4 portion Of this large
amount Of money being spent IN the
town for Christmas presents for the rel
atives aud friends of the dcposltors.
W. C. T. o. Meeting Postponed.
The regular meeting OF the moheti )
Christmas Temperance Union or THIS
CITY. which was scheduled for this even
ing. has been postponed. and the meet
ing will be held on Monday, December
18th instead. at the home OF MIS-. W. ~:
waugh on the National pike. Plans VII!
be made at the meeting for the work
which will be taken up for the coming
year.
The annual ton OF the newly
elected officers was the special business
taken up at the meeting OF the Blue
lodge Of Masons in this city last even
ing. and a large number Of the members
were present. Following the instaila-
ton. the evening was devoted to spe-
Mcconnell Funeral
The funeral services for the late
James II. Mcconnell, former railroad
Conductor, who died at his home on
Howard street. Kirkwood, Il few days
ago, were held from the family home
last night at s o'clock, In charge OF Rev.
John W. Neel, pastor OF the flTst ir rs
byterian church of k!rkwood III the
prcscnce of 4 large circle OF sorrowing
friends and relatives. The remains Will
be shipped TO UhriChsvillc. o., this
morning, where inlerment will be made
in the family burying ground
Mems Supper Friday.
Tho plans for the annual supper OF
the Mems Club Of the First l'rc:byterian
church, which will be held IN the dining
rooms OF tho church on Friday cvehlns'
are completed and one OF the most IN
trresring affairs Of the season is prom
isod Mrs. James Morrow has been
nlacsd in charge Of the menu, ana inc
ladies of tho church Will supervise the
preparation.
Two men arrested on charges OF dis
orderly conduct by the members OF the
local police force sunday night were
riyen a hearing before Mayor Charles
Junkins in police court last night. Both
entered pleas of guilty TO the CHARGES.
and they were fined the sum Of $40
Locals Play at Woirton
4 large number of the students OF
the local high school Will accompany
the basketball team on their trip TO
Nicrton, W. Va. on Friday evening or
this week when they play game
against tho team from the Weirton
high school. The local team is planning
To bring home the bacon.
Entertain Ladies Aid
The members OF the Ladies Aid SOC
isty OF the West Wheeling Methodist
church will meet rs the guests OF Mrs.
Anna Smith OF that place this evening
A number OF plans will be discussed for
the work Of the society during the win
ter months
Lutheran Ladies' Meet
An important meeting of the members
NJ m. | aides Aid society OF st. l1uis
Lutheran church was held in the sun
day school rooms Of the church on West
Mai nstreet last night. Plans were made
At that time for a number of events
which will be held during the coming
months.
Bridgeport yrisfB
Edward coffman of this city, an en-
-lnuA OF the Schcnk company Of Wheel