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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-01
R, c. DANCER CO.
INCORPORATED
LARGEST WALL PAPER STORE IN
THE TRI-STATE DISTRICT CAP
ITALIEED AT $500 10000.
Has Enjoyed . Splendid Growth During
Time OF Existence in the
District.

A certificate OF incorporation was
granted yesterday to Il. G. Dancer. In
corporated. of this city. by the secretary
of state. The concern is incorporated at
5000 with the following we'll known
persons as incorporatorS: L. {. Dancer.
J. F. Ebling all Of this city.
The company Is located at No. ll23
Market street. running through TO No.
Ills Main street, the entire old Welty
Building utilized for the purpose Of
handling the wall paper and wall COW
crings and draperies. Mr.. Il. e. Dancer
has been the head OF the company for
some time and under his able and eI~
ficient management the firm has show
ed asteady and substantial growth.
Under the new charter the firm will
deal in wholesale and retail wall paper
and draperics and will cover quite a
territory. The scope of advertising will
be increased and the tri-State residents
will find at r. c. Dancer. Inc. the laTg-
est and most select stock in the entire
country.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-01
the watch found in pawn at Harrison's

the watch found in pawn at Harrison s
is Moss's own as Moss said It was.
Detective James Hanley arrived yes
terdaly morning from Wellsville, ONO
where he had been called to see s Two
SUSPECTS who were arrested there sun
da " night. He, with several other MEM
beSs of the Philadelphia force went to
Pittsburgh by train. Detective Null
grow, Detective J. II. Kelley of the dis
trict attorneys office at Philadelphia,
and a chauffeur left at eight o'clock
Yesterday morning with the big red
Pathfinder automobile belonging TO the
murdered man. going by way OF WASH
ington, Ia. The detectives intended 10
cover the route taken by the Peirce
murderers in coming from philadelphia
to Wheeling. trying TO ascertain at
what points along the route the murder
car had been seen.
Chief of Police Fred Frazier said last
evening that there had been absolutely
no new development locally in the in
vestlgation OF the PIERCE murder other
than the finding of Jack Moses watch
tectives with the murder car.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-01
LECTURE ON JAPAN
ATTY, c, A. TUESDAY

Members Of the Wheeling Business
Womcns Club are to have the privilege
next Tuesday evening Of hearing Miss
Nellie Lyle, recently returned from a
trip TO Japan. tell of the beauties Of
that country and the enjoyment of the
trip she took recently. and from which
she returned last week. Miss Lyle at
ycntion in Toxic. visited other cities OF
Japan. was a guest with large, group
of Americans in Honolulu and other in
teresting ports. The trip was taken by
way Of San Francisco. the American
delegates sailing from there in Septem-
TENDER.
The business Womcns Club Is plan
ming n delightful meeting for the night
of December 5th in the Social C!uD
Room Of the Y. W. G. y.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-01
MANUFACTURERS
Association Directors VIII Meet to
Elect PrOsident-Mr. Holloway
Resigns.

A special meeting OF the board. Of
directors OF the West Virginia Manu-
facturers Association will be held at the
Fort Henry club in Wheeling at 1880
Monday. December 6. The purpose Of
the meeting Is to elect a new president
to fiji the place OF Mr.. J. J. Holloway
resigned. Mr. Holloway has served as
president Of the Manufacturers Associa-
ton with great credit and success for
the past three years, succeeding the late
c. o. Maggie. when Mr.. Maggie became
city manager Under Mr.. Hooloway's
general direction. the Manufacturers
Association has enjoyed a fine growth.
taking into it's membership larGenum-
Der OF the most important employers
OF the state. and has exercised very
strong influence on state legislation and
IN public affairs. Mr.. Holloway plans to
be absent for some time. and feels that
ne is unable to give to the Manufacture
ers' Association. the attention that II
may require during the c"nininG ScS-
sion Of the legislature.
At the meeting on Monday also. ar
rangemcntS will he made for holding IN"
annual meeting OF the association. which
Is to be held rhis year at Charleston.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-01
WHEEL|NC-COUNCIL
BOY SCOUT BUDGET
NOW MADE PUBLIC
Subscribers In Recent Drive Arc TOLD
Just How Money They Gave
! Scouts VIII BE Expended.

Letter Of appreciation for subscrip-
; tions made to the Boy Scouts In the re-
cent drive for funds have been naiitu 20
all subscribers from the office OF " heci-
ing Council Boy Scouts OF America WI" IN
the assurance that their interest IN inc
Boy Scout movement is thoroughly ap-
preciated.
In acknowledging the subscriptions,
Mr.. ]. 4. Blum. treasurer OF WheeIlns
Council Boy Scouts OF America, encloses
with each letter statement showing
the tentative budget of the "heelins
Scout Council for the year, ana states IN
detail how 1t is proposed 10 spehu lne
$4,000 raised for the Boy Scout work
this year. The tentative budget lollo"s'
Executive salaries Executive ana ooo
Assistant Executive). ........S 4'soo
Clerical salaries Irregular sten0-
grapher and necessary addi- zno
tlOnal help) .......... '''''' 4'NNN
ot liz, ;rr Su nPc ... 400
Office equipment typewriter anu IAN
office furniture) ............'. S00
Postage. telephone and tciegrams. S
Publicity (posters and year BOOK wv
New quarters (rent, light. HEATH. YOU
Camps and hikes (summer and ana
| winter camp equipment Won
rental on present camp slte)...' l,foo
Training scout leaders (sumlylng
, nanuPnpN snp 1ns 9e.o'' 1000
National Council contribution. oVV
Transportation (upkcep of Ford
h Executive and member of local
councils attendance at ConTcn- oo
tlOnSD
Scout demonstrations, field days
and annual dinner for Scouts. l'VuV
Extension propaganda (moving
Z pictures, cost of movie machine
and assistance in fields outside a..
of Whceling) ................' oVV
+ Items not included above drum o,
and bugle corp, etc. .......... oVo
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-01
AVS TT FIRST AND SAYS TT LAST
PAVE NORTH MARKET

The Federal Asphalt paving company
is working on North Market street. be-
tween Tenth and Seventh. They are
working on the west side which they
could not complete before the first bad
weather set in. The company is in
hopes Of finishing this work within the
next couple days.
The Comnimy has been given tn"
South Eoff street work and from all
reports arc rushing the work in hopes
of completing most Of it before the
first OF the year, if possible. The remain
dor, if they arC uI;thl" to complete it,
will be finished in. the spring Of 1921.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-01
Girls Party Frocks

CMART, dainty little Frocks for the holiday festlyl-
- ties and for all dress occasions III just the styles
that will appeal to the miss of e to IA years
Girls Dresses of organde and Georgee crepe ruted
and fre self or sashes trimmed with lace IN pink
flesh maize and Nile green, sizes to IA years at SoSo to
$25.OO. ,eoa =, ,, .r;rts
and tunic effects in navy and Copenhagen blue and brown sizes
6 to Is years. at S14.75 to $3.50. ,
Bestyette Rain Coats and Capes for girls TO 10 years N
make YER, desirable holiday and birthday gifts S49S to S1o
Girls Coats of chevo svrtone velour and heather tab1c
f m self trimmed in navy and Pekin blue and brown sizes
to Is years, at $1125 to $3.50.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-01
Toyland Is Open; Bring the Little
Folks to See and Talk to Santa Claus

TOYLAND, the merry land Of make-beheve, is open
and welcoming the little folks every day. The
most complete showing we have been able to make in
years is here. Complete assortments now in all lines
of Toys Dolls and Games but we suggest bringing the
youngsters as early as you before assorments are
broken Hints of few of the things good old Santa
Claus will bring on Christmas Eve:
Dressed and Undressed Dolls Doll Fxings Games, Came
Boards and Pool Tables Mechanical and Electrical Train Outfits
Automobiles Coaster Cars and Coaster Wagons Riddle Kars
velocpedes and Tcyce Doll Furniture and Chairs for Chill
dren Electric Engines and Electric Stoves Mechanical Toys
Stuffed Animals and Novelties Jazz Circus and Bowling Alleys
Talking Machines Books Sheds and Hobby Horses and Boats
Sewing Machines and Jackie Acrobats
SANTA CLAUS here every afternoon to meet the children
and parents are requested bring the little and learn their
wishes as they talk with good old Santa
-r6yland-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-01
DAIRY SPECIALIST
VISITS THE COUNTY

T.. G. Perry. dairy specialist OF the
| West Virginia state University at Nor
! Eantown, will arrive in the city today
and will spend thrc days looking over
matters important to the dairys or ONO
county.
Mr. Perry, accompanied by f. NJ. Hun
| ter, agricultural agent Of Ohio county:
will visit the different farmers, and
dairymen in hopes OF getting a large
number Of them 10 join the COW testers
association. which has been made per-
manent organic N ton in the county.
j 1t is understood that about twenty
dairymen will no doubt join the associa-
ton, which will maRr it very large
SAYS IT FIRST AND SAYS IT LAST
Carrie G. IIarrel. $40 Nicholson ST..
! Norfolk, Va, writes: I'll tell anybody
| that Foley's Honey and Tar Is all right.
1t did me all the good: l said 1t first
! and I'll say II last" Thousands OF bot
ties of this reliable remedy were bought
| last week by careful mothers 40 as to be
prepared to check coughs. colds and
Group ut the beginning. 1t acts almost
instantly. cuts phlcgm. soothes raw. irri-
tated membranes. stops tickling In
throat Sold everywhere.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-01
Beacon Blanket Robes Make Ideal
Christmas Gifts-$5.95 to $16.95

THESE warm, luxurious Robes are made of the
famous Beacon Blanket Cloth, which bespeaks
their wonderful quality.
The designs are new and distinctive including the latest pat
floral checked figured and Oriental effects and comprise
strictly mannsh Robes we'll the fancy trimmed models
S5.95 to $16.95.
Lovely Crepe Kimonos at $4.9S
These lovely Kimonos in figured and plain crepe IN
charming rape models showing beautiful hand embroidery and
CAV ribbon trimming Others simply trimmed and have
large collars wide flowing sleeves and rde also desirable
for Christmas gifts, S4.9S.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-01
CHURCH VERY ILL
Prominent Insurance Man Has Pnsu'
monia

w. D. Church. well known resident
Of the out the-pikc district. CONNECTED
with the Missouri Lii" Insurance com
pany is confined In his horne with "
serious attack of pneumonia. Late last
evening IL was reported that he was
somewhat better but his condition was
still serious.
Many Of his friends arc indeed sorry
to learn Of his serious condition anu
hope that he VIII recover Sh"r'IN.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-01
Wednesday, Dec l 1920 STONE THOMAS Rain
Our Christmas Store Invites You
Weather: Rain
STONE & THOMAS

erestng for its array of gftthngs or for the atrac
They tell that this going be year of sensible practical
gifts That has been the wholesome tendency for years. and
have provided abudantv for those who wish to buy sensible
practical gfhngS Every section of store is filled with
them and forehanded folks who do their Christmas shopping
early will be delighted with what have to show them now
But there will always be friends for whom the less practical
things desredtngs that count it exravagant to
buy for ones self but which delighted to receive Christ
morning. These, too here in gratifying variety
Christmas is only p shopping days away
To enjoy this day of days fully and avoid all unpleasant
worries of former years. DO YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
NOWget the first pick of the gfhngS and avoid the rush
and vexaons of the busy days Just Christmas Let the
the Christmas Spirit aid with suggestions and the
splendid service provides in all departments of its six big sell
ing floors
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-01
Gift Things
in Furniture

THE Furniture Store IS
1 filed to overflowing.
with appropriate and de-
sirable gift-things for the
home. 1t will take too
much space to go into
detail, so will merely sug-
gest items of interest to
every homeloVer:
Novelty Furniture
Hundreds of practical, useful
gift-things to be found among
the small pieces of Novelty
Furniture. Among them are
Book Wagons
Tea Carts
Lamp Stands
End Tables
Humidors
Foot Rests
Smoking Stands
Sewing Cabinets
Telephone Stands
Pedestals
Magazine Stands
Ferneries
Tabourettes
Cedar Chests
Writing Desks
Folding Card Tables
all at prices that are most
moderate.
Attractive Lamps ,
Every wanted kind Of Lamp
will be found in this wonderful
collection, with something suit
ed for every room or hall-for
floor or table use.
Lamp Bases in metal, mahog-
any, polychrome, ivory and por-
celain.
Lamp Shades in parchment,
silk and brocade - Georgette
crepe and novelty weaves.
Prices very low for the quail
ties represented.
Imported Vases
Attractive Vases and decora-
tive pottery from the Far East
- beautiful effects for the
mantel, dining nOom, library
and bedroom in some very un-
usual effects.
Candlesticks-
Hundreds Of beautiful |
Candlesticks here for your Sc
lection in the most artistic de-
signs in mahogany, polychrome
and metal finishes.
Home aift Shop-Fourth Moor
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-01

Picture them beneath the tree and the
gladdencd hearts and the sparkling
eyes of the little mothers
Evening journal., 1920-06-24
WOULD RID CITY
OF SIGNBOARDS
Council Aroused by Protest
Against NuisanceS on
Delaware Avenue
PUTS PROBLEM UP
TO CITY SOLICITOR

Residents OF the 1000 block on West
Sixteenth street have renewed their
fight against the large advertising
sign boards fronting on Delaware
avenue opposite the Wilmington and
Philadelphia Traction Company's car
barns, near The Baltimore and Ohio
railroad station.
A delegation appeared before City
Council last night aud protested that
not only We're the signs unsightly,
but that they constantly We're used
as a public comfort station. TO the
annoyance OF women Of the neigh
bOrhood.
Robert Hunter. representing the
Cusack sign painting company, offer
ed 30 erect board fence TO hem in
the signs and stop the nuisance, but
the Sixteenth street residents OBJ
iected that the fence would not re
live the trouble.
City solicitor Huxley stated thai
the city was pOwerless TO order dowr
the signs, under a ruling made b,
the Supreme Court Of the United
States. A majority Of Council eX-
pressed much indignation not only al
the presence Of the signs in question
but at the rapid growth OF signboards
throughout the city. The City SO
licitor will endeavor 10 work out ;
scheme TO satisfy 0biecting citizens
Evening journal., 1920-06-24
NO STRIKE ON
LOCAE.ROADS

Reports that another attempt at a
general strike on the railroads Of the
country Is planned for tomorrow by
leaders OF the sO-called "Outlaw" or
ganizatiOns was scOffeda at today by
local railroad workers
A man closely In touch with the
situation declared that the officials
Of the BrOiherhoOds had received as
surances that a decision would be
rendered on July 9 by the United
States Labor Board increasing wages
and that the increase would be retro
active from May 1.
Acting under the assumption that
such a decision will be given the
Brotherhood officials, 10 was added.
were cOunselling strongly against
any strike movements whdtcyor. In.
this 10 was said the Brotherhood ON
cials We're being aided by officials OF
the An/rican Federation Of Labor.
While the Br0iherhOods are not anil
lated with the Federation they work
in cooperation with them.
"Talk Of a strike tomorrow eman-'
ates from the outlaw yardmen's
union in Chicago" said this inform
ant. '1t's wish is father TO the
thought"
July 1 also has been rumOred as the
date for commencement Of another
walk-out, but this rumpr likewise
was discounted today by the man re-
ferred TO.
There wasrlittle change in the situa-
tion on the Southern division Of the
Pennsylvania railroad today. At Balti-
more 80 OF 80 yard crews were work
ing with full crews The Potomac
yard men went out at 10 O'Clock last
night, but this morning 10 OF II crews
InH hnnn nfynA unH
ing. though not entirely full. The Po-
tOmac shOpmen Also went out at 10
O'Clock last night. but returned TO
work this morning. No local men are
out.
On the Delaware and the Norfolk
divisions conditions were normal.
Baltimore and Ohio and Reading Of
flcials reported conditions normal on
their lines.
Evening journal., 1920-06-24
WATER FAMINE
FACES EASTON
Coal Shortage Also May
Leave Eastern Shore
Town Dark
USE OF OIL
LAMPS SUGGESTED

EASTON, Md. June 2i.-Easion
faces total darkness and water
famine. according TO a statement is
sued here by the Easion Utilities
Commissioner. The condition, ac-
curding 10 the statement, is due to
IKE commissions inability TO get coal
in fulnlment OF contracts II placed
in The winter. The electric light
plant and water engines have only
enough coal TO last until Tuesday, II
Is announced.
The people OF The town are warned
that the situation Is grave. Ihey
are told 10 prepare themselves win
lamps TO use coal oil. They are also
told 10 store up as much water as
they can In such containers as are
available as sale water Is preferable
TO no water at all
Appeals have been made TO the
Interstate Commerce Commission, the
Pennsylvania railroad and the Baltl-
more, Chesapeake and Atlantic rail
road for assistance. The railroad
lines. IL is said have no coal 10 spare.
The proposition has been made TO in
stall oil-burning pumps, which can
be delivered Immediately. This, II Is
/ thought will be done.
The commission contracted, Il says
for 800 tons OF coal last winter. OF
this, 10 Is said. only one car has been
/ received since NAV -.
Evening journal., 1920-06-24
COCA COLA SUIT
NOW NEARING END

The reading Of documentary evil
dence In the Injunction suit now pend
ing in the United States District Court
for Delaware between the Coco Cola
Bottlmg Company and the Coco Cola
Bottling Company, both OF Chatta-
nooga. Tenn. against the Coco Cola
Company. OF this city, closed at noon
today with a brief summary by j. b.
Sizer. OF Chattanooga. intervenor Tor
the actual bottllng interests, OF the
alleged facts contained in The papers
offered in evidence.
Evidence will be offered in rebuttal
this afternoon by W. d. Thomson, OF
Atlanta. GGa.. for the defense.
Among the number OF officials pres
ert in addition TO the attorney are;;
Harold Hrsch, general counsel for the
Coca Cola Company. Atlanta: Charles
II. Gambler, chairman Of the board OF
directors for Coco Cola Company. At
lanta: w. C.. Bradley, chairman Of the
executive committee Of Coco Cola,
Co, Columbus, Ga. j. p. Lupton'
president OF Coco Cola Bottling Co.
Chattanooga: C. V. Rainwater, score
tary and treasurer. the Coco Cola Bot
Ting Company, Atlanta, and George t.
Tunter, president Coco Cola Bottling
Company. OF Chattanooga.
Evening journal., 1920-06-24
SEE BIG FRAUD IN
OIL STOCK SALES

NEW YORK. June 81 UNITED Press
A drive against alleged mlsapprehen-
sion in the sale OF oil company Sc
curties was started today by Federal
officials here with announcement OF
indictment OF four oil companies.
several stock selling concerns and
fifty individuals by a grand jury in
United States district court Use Of
the mails in a scheme to defraud was
charged. Five indictments were re-
turned. Federal officials claimed they
had evidence that the public had
been defrauded OF more than sl,00O,-
600.
Postofice inspectors wree working
today from MAINE TO California. "
Federal officials announced. Several
Wall Street brokerage firms We're
among the accused. The first indici-
ment was against the Ranger Oil
Company OF Texas. The United Sc
curities Company, a Connecticut con-
cern, was also accused Of having
used the mails 10 dofraud in this in
dictment.
The second indictment accuses the
w. p. Williams oil Company, a Del
aware corporation owning Kentucky
oil land stocks. The third Indictment
Is against the Crown Oil Company
a Delaware concern owning Kentucky
oil land. The brokerage firm OF
Greenbaum, Bigelow and Greenbaum
is accused Of using the mails TO de-
fraud in the sale OF stock OF the
Charles United oil and Gas Company
! in the fourth indictment. The Great
Western Petroleum Corporation. Will
offices in Chicago, is accused in tn,
firth indictment.
Evening journal., 1920-06-24
CURED OF DRUG
HABIT in ARMY
Walter Smith, Negro, Tells
Court Some One Franz
ed Him
MARY V. PALMER
SENT TO JAIL

Addicted to the use OF a narcotic
drug in a manner cOntrary TO the
public welfare, Mary V. Palmer. a
Negress, was committed 10 the work
house until cured OF the habit. by
Judge Hastings in Municipal Court
this morning. She pleaded guilty to
the charge.
Walter Smith. NEGRO, arrested last
night by Officers Ellis Johnson and
Gold at his room in the rear or 4
klund street, was dismissed on
charges Of having a narcotic drug
and a hypOdermic needle in his pos
session because Of a lack OF evidence.
In dismisslng the case. Judge Hast
ings warned Walter that II he were
guilty OF these charges, he had here
after better associate with no one that
uses fhe drug and have nothing to
do with il. or in the end he would be
caught under circumstances sufficient
TO convict him.
The officers found some herOin in
the room and the needle concealed in
a. hole in the floor which had been
covered with a rug The Negro de-
MED any, knowledge OF them, how
ever, declaring that he must have
been framed" lie said that he has
not used any dope" since being re-
leased from lhe army about two years
ago.
Evening journal., 1920-06-24

New York is now the largest city
IN the world. isn't ~" said Joe.
so you have been reading the
news about the reports of the new
census, have your replied Uncle
Harry
Yes. but can't see how one city
can have so many, many people,
continued Joe, "and ! don't see how
they can all find places TO live in one
city"
well. Ne WORK City is a wonder
ful place" said Uncle Harry. 81 see
that the new 1920 census figures show
that New York City proper has more
than 100000 people In II, but includ-
ing the people who live in and work
i'm what is known as the metropolitan
district OF New York. the total pOpu-
latiOn amounts TO about 100000.
This metropolitan district that
speak OF includes all cities and towns
within a radius Of Ten miles OF New
York City.
Bigqcr Than Most Simes.
You can get some idea OF Just
how big New York City is when you
realize that IL has a bigger popula-
ton than any one State In the cOun-
try with the exception OF New York
State and Pennsylvania. Think of
one city containing more people than
The entire State OF Illinois, or Ohio,
or Massachusetts OF which are
regarded as being very thickly popu-
lated. Not only that. but New York
.Citys population is greater than
many important cOuntries-gr greater
even than the population OF Portugal,
or Sweden, or Australia. or Switzer-
land, or Cuba, or Seryia, or China
or Ecuador
These new census figures show
Evening journal., 1920-06-24
WELCH-BAILEY.

Miss Ina Welch, daughter Of Mrs.
Catharne Welch, OF iOll Lombard
street. and Samuel X. Bailey, Of Hill
crest were married on Tuesday eve
ming at the home Of the bride by the
Rev. r. f. Beauchan,p. owing TO the
poor health Of the brides mother,
only the immediate relatives attend
ed the wedding.
Those present were Mrs Catharine
Welch, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Whit
aker. Robert Welch and daughter, Ida
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Welch, Miss kath-
ryn Welch. Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Y.
Welch, AIR. and Mrs. Howard w.
Ouigley. II. Walton Quigley, Mrs. John
p. Staats. John, Lena and Josephine
Staats. Mrs. Cecil Reeder, Charles,
Anna. Robert and Rodney Reeder,
Kemble Bailey, Miss Estella Bailey.
Master James Bailey, Elmer Day, Of
HiIlcrest Mr.. and Mrs. William w
Whitaker and daughter, Dorothy
Weaver Eaton, Of Centreville, Md.
Mrs. Conrad Heinecamp.
Mr.. and Mrs Bailey Will live at 1914
Lombard street.