Elks Lodge Paints Purple and Welcomes New Members
Grafton Lodge No. 308 BPO Elks held round-the-clock sessions for a week to enroll about 45 new members and administer obligations, ending with a banquet at Brinkman Hall. Vincent's Orchestra accompanied 250 guests, with about fifteen toasts and speeches. Guests included representatives from Clarksburg Fairmont Mannington and Wheeling, noted as the lodge’s expanding circle.
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Grafton Lodge No
B. P.O. Elks
Brinkman Hall
Elks
Vincent
Clarksburg
Fairmont
Nington
Wheeling
Grafton
Supreme Court Refuses Rule of Prohibition in Hartigan Case
The West Virginia University case ends with the Supreme Court of Appeals denying a rule of prohibition. Hartigan granted ninety days stay to seek U S Supreme Court review. Also reports a local wedding, a death in Columbus, W V, and notes on W O W meeting, a new insurance investigation, and a forthcoming franchise law assessment.
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Supreme Court of the State
Supreme Court of Appeals
J. W. Hartigan
West Virginia University
Ue Rile
Brannon
Emit
Ment
Hartigan
Supreme Court of the United States
Bargain House Sale Quick Sale Sought
A seven room house with natural gas paragonaut water and kitchen facilities is being offered for immediate sale. Enquire at J. F. Pinson regarding this property opportunity.
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J. F. Pinson
Gertrude
Pennsylvania gains control of Baltimore and Ohio
A New York telegram explains a Pennsylvanian board strategy raising 100 million in capital stock to secure B&O stock. Reports say PA railroad may place two more directors on B&O, with continued operation by B&O officers under PA trust. Wall Street cites quiet transfers through syndicates as the shift unfolds.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Baltimore & Ohio
Times Kuhn, Leeb & Co
Wall Street
Pennsylvania
Thio F Leob & Co
Pennsylvania Railroad Directorate
Baltimore & Ohie
Pennsylvania Rar
Baltmere
Baltimore & Ohio Board
Ennsylvania
Union Pacific
Southern Pacitc
Baltimore
Ohio
Aequa
Commmon and Preferred
Stock Exchange
Baltimore and Ohio to Acquire Ohio River Railroad
Reports from Wheeling claim the Baltimore and Ohio will soon own the Ohio River railroad and the Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling line, with completion of the Short Line from Clarksburg to New Martinsville increasing competition. Officials expect a deal before month’s end, while West Virginia politics note Collector Davis’s limited discretion and appointment pressures as Republicans seek offices.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Ohio River Railroad
Wheeling
Ohio River Road
Cleveland
Lorain
Baltimor
Ohio
Stort
Nleas
Ohio River
Clarksburg
New Martinsville
Pennvania
Gen Goffs New Hotel at Clarksburg Plans Announced
Plans and specifications for Judge Goffs new hotel at Clarksburg are nearing completion. The five story stone brick and iron building will house 14 rooms a banking room and large first floor store rooms with an expected cost above 150000. Architect Harrison Albrights drawings depict a handsome imposing structure. Geo L Blaney promotes house numbers shown at the post office and in residences as 25 years of craft valued by homeowners. In Cumberland Md Henry Sanders formerly believed to hold 30000 in gold and 28000 in negotiable paper was found to have kept 100000 in a hidden safe. his heirs had a locksmith open it.
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Philippi
Opera House
Henson TL
Elizabeth Reetor
Will Stout
Stone
Post Office
Uncle Sam
Judge Goff
Shana
Harrison Albright
Geo. L. Blaney
Henry Sanders
Cumberland
Mr. Sanders
Freight Rate Increase On Coal From Railroads
Several railroads including the Pennsy B and O C and O and the N and W announce a tidewater coal rate hike of 10 cents per ton. The increase is set to take effect April 1. Also notice about building lots for sale with details available from HL.
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Tidewater
Pennsy
Safe crossing guards urged for two railroad crossings
To Protect The Servicce notes two dangerous crossings at Davis store west side and Means mill east end. Mayor Boyd discusses with Gen. Supt. F A Husted to install a watchman at the west side crossing and electric bells at the Means crossing. Citizens praise the prompt civic effort.
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Davis’ Store
West Side
Means’ Mill
East End
Boyd
F. A. Husted
Means Crossing
Sleigh Bell on Gander Found on River Gander
A flock of wild geese led by a large white gander landed in the river two miles below Morgantown. Hunters killed several, including the leader, and found a small sleigh bell tied to the gander’s neck with buckskin. The bell bore marks suggesting it had been worn for years. Collector John C. Clennoweth of the west side was kicked by his spirited horse last week, resulting in a painful injury and a brief confinement.
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Morgantown
John C. Clennoweth
West Side
Aoannin
Death of Ex President Harrison in Indianapolis
Ex President Benjamin Harrison died at his Indianapolis home after grippe and pneumonia battles. Funeral planned for Sunday. President McKinley to attend. Meanwhile Philippi business leaders plan river bridge, town lots, and new additions to boost growth.
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Harrison
Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Ind
Pneumoni
Ian
McKinley
B and O Bridges Rumors at Wheeling and Powhattan Point
Rumors say the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad plans two new bridges after acquiring the Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling, one at Wheeling to link with Bridgeport and another at Powhattan Point for a proposed low grade cut off from Littleton to Barnesville, to ease freight traffic. Clark Hamilton, son of Capt. J W Hamilton of this city but longtime Wheeling resident, has been named to the State Penitentiary Board by the new governor, succeeding M R Wolf. He helped in the last Republican campaign, with ties to Grafton and elsewhere, and remains connected to the Democratic party. A railroad puzzle from Chillicothe is presented for solution, regarding trains 3 and 4 meeting on a 30 car siding with limited room and one engine on the siding.
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John N. Tregeilas
Columbus
Thomas McDaniel
MeDaniel
Nicholas Rogers
Frederick County
New York Biscuit Co
City
Thos. E. Davis
West Virgini Pointments
Parkersburg
Davis
The
Sentinel
Cleveland, Lorain and
Clark Hamilton
J. W. Hamilton
Wheeling
State Penitentiary Board
Hamilton
M. R. Wolf
Atkinson
Clark
Repulicans
Grafton
Democratic Party
Chillicothe
Philippi Coal Mine Idle After 10 Cent Cut Protest
About 75 miners at the Philippi Goal Mines refused to work after a 10 cent per ton reduction was announced for loading. The old mine is indefinitely closed, while a new mine remains in operation. Captain Reed stated the shutdown is temporary. A trade note follows about white seed oats and related products.
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Philippi Goal
Theers
Reed
Philippi
Wreck at West Union closes line after rock collision
A eastbound B&O freight derailed at West Union when a rock rolled from a cut striking the engine. The engine and six cars plunged down an embankment with two grain cars lost. Engineer Shaunessy survived, fireman Ayers injured, brakeman hurt. No fatalities reported amid wrecked track and delays to trains.
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B. & O. Freight Iin No. 2
West Union
Shaunessy
Debria
C. M. Ayers
Moundsville
Oroor, L
Parkersbo
Floyd Siding
Tramps Held for Attempted Post Office Robbery at Prontytown
Three men arrested Monday at Prontytown for allegedly trying to force entry into Leroy Sinsol's store post office and held on grand jury charges. Names given as Love of Philadelphia Edward Goodin of Illinois and C. H. Harris of Kentucky. Bound over to U S authorities with $200 bonds each for grand jury action. Witnesses from Prontytown testified. Special Agent Hooton secured warrants from U S Commissioner Fred T. Martin at Fairmont. The trio claimed travel from Grafton via Prontytown to Clarksburg and recounted rough lodging and a failed attempt to enter the store to warm themselves after a cold night. They were arrested by Mr. Tone Warder and Reform School officers. They were later moved to the county jail for commitment.
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Prontytown
Leroy Sinsol
Mercchant
Grand Jury
D. 8
U. 8
Hooton
U. S
Fred T. Martin
Fairmont
D.R. Jackson
U.S
Prantytown
Love
Philadelphia
Edward Goodin
Linois
C. H. Harris
Entucky
Grafton
Pruntytown
Clarksburg
Appreciated Address at League Meeting in Fetterman
A special Saturday night meeting of the League of the Fetterman church area featured Rev. C D Queen of the Grafton M P church delivering a highly praised temperance address. The large audience and town citizens expressed sincere appreciation and invited him and other workers to join future League efforts.
Baptists Call a Pastor at First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church voted unanimously to call Rev. J. D. Crumley of Keyport New Jersey to their pastorate. Hearing on acceptance is not definite yet but expected. Crumley’s sermons were exceptionally well received by the congregation.
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First Baptist Chhurch
J. D. Cramley
Keyport
N. J
Crumley
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EL Magler
Wilfred Street
Liides
Ross
Salem
Sinsel
W. Va
Thomas McDaniel Dowd
Woodmen of
John H. Holt
Woman's Club
Byers
Moran
Geo W. Poe
Wandcraft
W. H. Fairless
Virginia
Wheeling News
Shepherdstown
Miller
Ailding
Penns
New York City
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennssylvania
B&o
B. & Qestock
Order of the Buffalo
H.P. Richards
W. P. Goff
A.W. Butt
Wien
Noble Order
Buffalos
J. E Scott
Nellie A. Strickler
Central Hotel
Benjamin Stout
Lena FE. Viewpoint
Harrisville
All Trickler
Eilenboro
Boro
Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
West Virginia
William Oliver Boyd
Greater Grafton
A.E.N. Means
Straub
Willian
Mr Straub
Rik
Gen. Goff
Pairmont
Beverly Pike
E. D. Talbou
A. Beadford
Smith
Jons
Chas
Teter
Fred
Silug
M. Teck
John B. Woodford
J. F. Munown
M. C. Talbot
Walnut Street
Ween
New Addition
Powhattan Point
Belva
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