Memorial Sermon by Rev C L Queen at M P Church
A large Reno Post No 7 G A R gathering joined by Sons of Veterans and the W R C heard Rev C L Queen deliver a patriotic memorial sermon at the Methodist Protestant church last Sunday. The service opened with Battle Hymn of the Republic and quoted Luke 3 14. The speaker urged veterans to accept modest wages and support uplifting causes, praising the Blue and Gray uniting for America. Benediction by Rev W K Stainaker followed, with aid from Rev J M Warden and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno Post No 7
Sons of Veterans
Methodist Protestant Church
C. L. Queen
John Ward Howe
Republic
Reno Post
Spain
America
W. K. Stalnaker
U. B. Church
J. M. Warden
M. E. Church
Cuba
Manila Bay
Fort Sumpter
Santiago
Mobile Bay
Reno
Grand Army
Billy Fauley
A Basket of Blossoms free with next Sunday's Press
The Philadelphia Sunday Press announces a third free color print for readers, titled A Basket of Blossoms by Paul De Longpre. It matches Easter Lilies in appeal and introduces a new color printing method, with publisher guarantees of perfect quality and high demand. Reserve copies in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Paul de Longpre
A Pretty May Wedding at Ingle Malone Home
Verna Malone wed Dr James Edward Cooper at 4 p m Tuesday in Cameron. Rev Beddow presided at the Methodist church ceremony attended by invited guests. The couple, serenely unattended, hosted supper for guests before departing east for a bridal tour amid best wishes and many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingle Malone
Cameron
Tueeday
Verna
James Edward Coope
Beddow
Methodist Episcopal Church
Harry Elbin
Seminary Beats Elkins Club 10 to 2 in Buckhannon
Seminary Base Ball Team of West Virginia Conference defeated the Elkins Club 10 to 2 last Saturday at Buckhannon. Hall and Sanford starred with strong batting while Hall fanned 14 and issued no walks. McKlbatten’s two errors in the fifth allowed Elkins to reach third. Buckhannon notes Jesse Wolfe at short field is doing good work. Seminary seeks first class games in Central West Virginia and neighboring areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckhannon
West Virginia Conference Seminary
Elkins
Hall
Sanford
Seminary
Mcklbatten
Elkins Boys
W. Va
Fairmont
Glenville
State University
Jeese Wolfe
Webster
Tigers Thank Mr Elkins For Government Building Support
The Tiger Republican club of precinct 6 and ward in this city passed resolutions of thanks to Senator Elkins for his U.S. Senate bill proposing an appropriation for a government building in Grafton. The resolutions were engrossed and an attested copy sent to the Senator. The Tigers are a working organization and mobilize when a man or measure has their backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiger Republican Club
Precinct
Ward
Snateameth
Rte
Habrcade
Accting
Elkins
U. S. Senate
Grafton
Tigers
Decoration Day in the City Honors the Nation's Dead
A large crowd gathered on Decoration Day as rain cleared to reveal a festive procession to the national cemetery. The Reform School battalion marched with 190 boys, followed by white dressed children bearing flags. Senator Gramm presided, Rev. Stalnaker spoke on memory and duty, and reflections honored Cuban, Philippine, and Civil War dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Union
Halj
Mecca
Sol
Reform School Battalion
Reform School Band
Iwway
W. P. Kinter
Reno Post
G. AR
Girand
Alex
G. A. R. Poste
Reform School Brigade
Grand Army
Gramm
Dr. Flanagan
Presbyterian Church
W. K. Stalnaker
U. B. Church
Rvice
G. A. B. Post
Stalnaker
Cuban Scandal Influences McKinley Support Across Parties
A biased Washington summary notes that the Cuban scandal weakens Democrats while strengthening Republicans. It highlights defections toward McKinley, including ex Congressmen Belford and Morse, and mentions Bourbon Democrats flirting with Bryan. Boer delegates rebuff party handlers and align with Republican leaders for national benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. Cay
Republican Party
Cuba
Frank Jones
New Hampshire
McKinley
Philadelphia
Mantle
Montana
Pep Bass
Ar. Bryan
Colorado
Bryan
Belford
Re Paltisgis
Judge Morse
Michigan
Northwest
Hornand Edgnunds
Mr. Ickinley
Bourke Cochran
Don M. Dickinson
Bryanites
Chicago
Wellington
Congress to act on trust busting and anti trust law
The House Judiciary Committee plans June 1 for a joint resolution to amend the Constitution to dissolve trusts and combinations that control prices and curb competition. June 2 is set for consideration of an anti trust law amendment. Opposition from the minority is expected while debate is prepared. The War Department downplays carpet bagger claims in Cuba and notes 50 Americans among 615 customs staff. No army legislation this session. proposals include restoring a permanent 65 000 man standing army and expanding the Artillery Corps for coast defenses.
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Ray
Judiciary Committee of
House
Congress
Rmbority
War Department
Division of Customs and Insular Affairs
Cuba
Customs Service
Islands
Havana
Artillery Corps
Weather and crowd notes from a census day scene
A crowded day under variable weather draws attention to pickpockets and a sense of caution. The census enumerator will visit soon as people describe looking through glasses and noting various kinds and shapes while staying dry inside.
Two Cousins Face Deadly Shootout Near Simpson West Virginia
In a county near Simpson, DeWitt Bartlett shot at Howard Davisson over a fox dispute, wounds Davisson in the bowels. Bartlett fired first over Davisson’s dog chase, then shot, sending Davisson to Wheeling hospital. Bartlett held in custody as a deadly family feud unfolds.
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Simpson
Grafton
DeWitt Bartlett
Howard Davisson
Bartlett
Davisson
Reuben. Davisson
Webster
Wheeling
Jast
An Explanation on G Committee for Decoration Day
A long critique defends the G Committee over Decoration Day music failures. It blames railroad delays and lack of funds for bands, notes Reform School officers and students aided, and urges public support for local pride and the institutions serving the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keyser
Jils
Anne
Berit
Oueda
A Comfortable Farming Outfit and Local News Tidbits
A scrambled report notes a colored man Wesley England hired for work by John W Hull is implicated in a watch theft. Chief Bone arrests him. grand jury custody follows. Ernest L Love buys sixty acres of Watkins Farm adjoining his property. The item mentions Lilly and a well equipped farming setup at E Blains Clothing store context. Miss Frank Sayre visits Keysér relatives and returns home, planning a weeks stay with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley England
John W. Hull
Jeav Ewley
Imrestuihs
Bone
Squire Dawson
Ernest L. Love
Lesmalin
R. T. Ston
Lilly
E. Blain
Saloon Fight Sparks City Disturbance and Arrests
Reports describe a heated night as Stolzenfels sides and Freys clashed in his saloon with blows and injuries. Police detained several youths by morning while Stolzenfels suffered head wounds from a stone. Also noted is Carroll’s Comedy Co leading lady Miss Gotaia Cleveland linked to a staged incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Frey
Charles Stolzenfels
Chas
Stolaentela
Fee Yinnie
Perth
Stolzenfels
Frey
Sentinel
Carroll
Gotaia Cleveland
Bubonic plague fear reported near Kiyee West Virginia
A remarkable and horrific illness strikes Alvin Johnson, a Black coal digger, in Kiyee area. He dies within hours after violent convulsions and blackish, foul waste from buboes. Local physicians suspect bubonic plague as neighbors abandon the mine and officials prepare for possible further cases. Detective Lilly makes an unrelated arrest in a separate distraction.
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Kiyee
West Virginia
Alvin Johnson
Johnson
Elidora Mountains
Symmpton
Johntom
Garrett Bridegroom From Cumberland Visits Indiana
Mr. William G. Satterfeld of Garrett Indiana and his bride arrived Monday evening from Cumberland Maryland and stayed through the week en route to their Garrett home. Satterfeld, a noted B and O engineer, has many old friends in Rafton. Margaret Steppe of Garrett, born in Cumberland, married on Sunday. Mrs. Satterfield’s former husband was also a B and O railroad engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Satterfeld
Garete
Ind
Cumberland
Garrett
Satterfield
Rafton
Fai
Oie Rule
Margaret Steppe
Marriages Recorded in Presbyterian Church Notices
The paper lists several wedding notices conducted by Rev. J. H. Flanagan D D. on May 1 and May 20 in West Virginia towns Blueville Fetterman and Connellsville. Couples include Reedy Bartlett and Minnie Game siger from Blueville. Or val Isner and Annie Belle Kiger from Fetterman. George W Satterfield and May Graham from Connellsville.
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Presbyterian Aoe
J. H. Flanagan
D. D
Reedy Bartlett
Minnie Gamesiger
Blueville
W. Va
Presbyterian Parsonage
Orval
Isner
Annie Belle Kiger
Fetterman
Harry Kern
Fettergan
George W. Satterfield
Pai May Graham
Connellsville
Triplets Born to Mr and Mrs Wenner on Decoration Day
Mrs W R Wenner of the Tiger Republican Ward in this city welcomed three healthy sons, William McKinley Stephen B Elkins and Mark Hannah, weighing 9 7 and 6 pounds respectively. Dr A E Warden attended, and the newborns are expected to vote in 121.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Wenner
Tiger Republican
Wm. McKinley
Stephen B. Elkins
Mark Hannah
Weimer Ekeman
A. Ee Warden
Bed Room Wallpapers in Two-Tone Palettes Impress
The new Prench wall coverings in two-tone themes like Myrtle Green, Vere Rose, Bisque, and Silver Gray are highly admired for their expensive look. Joan N. Tregellas notes their stylish appeal and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan N. Tregellas
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. P
Mr. Elkins
Philippines
Qcuban
Boet Commission
Alle Mason
Pettigrew
Sulzer
Lentz
Democratic Party
Her
Hanna
Senate
House of Representatives
Hay
William Alden Smith
D. Bartett
G Committee
Reform School
Governor Mount
Indiana
Frank Sayre
Keysér
Fridnds
Davis—crossing
Parently
Keystome
Charles R. Lilly
Crook
Gee
Hesikiah Miller
Tunnelton
Hesikiah
Hasikiah
Sap
Parkersburg
Mrs. Wenner
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