Knights of Pythias Open West Virginia Grand Lodge in Elkins
The Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias of West Virginia convened in Elkins this morning with a large attendance of delegates and visitors from across the state. Officials from Browning-Hamilton Company and local notables joined the event as hundreds gathered for the three day proceedings and related ceremonies.
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Sentinel
Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythina
West Virginia
Grand Lodge
Thia
Sy. W. Steele
Jas. W. Yove
National Grand Lodge
Ecling
F . Shimer
Smithfield
A. E. Kendy
Spencer
Ww. Sennett
Auburn
Wm. Strickler
Hllenboro
Mra
Clyde Barge
Morgantown
Barbe
Pythian Sisters
A. Je Hess
Rivesville
Eugene Hoffman
Claude B. Vinesat
W. R. B. Rau
Berkey Springs
H. A. Bower
D. R. Lilly
Ward
Crowdelp
Ers
Vitor
I. AE
Grafton Presbytery Meeting Closes in First Presbyterian
The Grafton Presbytery sessions at the First Presbyterian church end Tuesday evening after two days of high interest and strong reports. Laymen spoke, with Dr S M Scott describing his Holy Land trip and Prof Stuart discussing Sabbath School work. Louis Black spoke on young peoples work, and a resolution thanked Grafton church and the press for publicity. The next gathering is set for Weston in April 1911. Champ Clark joked about becoming Speaker by driving Missouri mules down Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Daily Sentinel
Grafton
Louis Black
Weston
Haley Reacquires City Cafe From Jackson
Mrs Emma Haley purchases City Cafe from Mrs Harry Jackson who sold last winter. Jackson has been ill and could not manage the big business, so the stand returns to Haley, a well known and popular restaurant keeper. The Sentinel predicts strong patronage and a splendid future under Haley.
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Emma Haley
Harry Jackson
Ladies Invited to Browning-Hamilton Fall Millinery Opening
The Browning-Hamilton Company announces a fall millinery opening at their Roanoke store on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Vincent's orchestra to entertain. clerks to offer handsome souvenirs.
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Daily Sentinel
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Vincent
Jacobs Wonderfalcoat
Browning-Hamilton
Vin +cent
Sweet Muse
Former Grafton Man Shoots Wife and Self in Tragic Jealousy
Edwin Wirt Chenoweth, a noted Grafton resident, shot his wife twice and then killed himself with a 32 caliber revolver after days of alleged insanity driven by jealousy and drink. His wife survived, and neighbors found him in the hallway before dying in a bedroom. The tragedy unfolded after a note mentioned on the eve of the crime.
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Daily Sentinel
Fairmont
Edwin Wirt Chenoweth
Jacksontreet
Hartington & Richardson
Edwin W. Chenoweth
Chenoweth
Reena
Chenoweth Family Tragedy Involving Jealousy and Rescue
The report details a Graddon incident where Mr. Chenoweth, once popular in Gratton, faced jealousy from a husband after taking charge of a homestead. His wife, Mrs. Vernie Hall Chenoweth, is respected in Fairmont society. Their child Genevieve Gladys, three, was saved when a gunfire occurred, as the child shielded herself and the couple was saved by Mrs. Chenoweth.
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J. F. Chenoweth
Philippi
Theity
Ake
Fairmont
Chenoweth
Gratton
Ibg
Mamin Regan
Kent
Mra. Chenoweth
Vernie Hall
Orla
Barthslow
State seizes Berkley Springs property in 50 year lease
Charleston West Virginia September 14 An agreement between the assistant attorney general Lively for the state and lessees Chas J Jack and A R Urger ends a fifty year lease by paying 13800 to cover liens and interest while improvements allegedly by Jack and Urger valued about 7000 go to the state The agreement filed with circuit Judge Faulkner takes effect when the state delivers the money It is reported the Baltimore and Ohio railroad may lease and improve the property.
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W. Va
Lively
Messrs
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J. Jack
A. R.urger
Berkley Springs
Jack
Urger
Faulkner
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Special Train Carries Romney Institute Students Through Grafton
A special train carrying deaf, dumb and blind pupils from the Romney Institute for Deaf, Dumb and Blind Children passed through Grafton this afternoon on its return to school. The trip gathered students from the southern part of West Virginia, with Pearl Elbow of Lantz among local riders. Traveling Passenger Agent W. Allen of Baltimore oversaw the journey as the train traveled Charleston to gather the students. The Romney program blends standard academics with music, art, and manual training, aiming to surpass public school offerings in the state. Ella Whinesler Wilcox discusses fashion noting hobble skirts heighten embarrassment for those not following trends, while street attire adds its own risks.
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Charleston
West Virginia
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Little Pearl Elbow
Lantz
Randolph County
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Baltimore
Electrified death at Huntington pole work injury
Clifford M. Dugger, a lineman for Olle Vallees Company, died Tuesday afternoon after making contact with a primary power line at the corner of Third Avenue and Seventh Street. Dugger stood atop a twenty foot pole preparing equipment when the accident occurred, with onlookers and others nearby witnessing the fatal shock and collapse.
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Pers Wrcios
Iinna
Indicted Chicago packing chiefs post bail in federal case
Seven of ten officials from Swift & Company Armour & Company appear in federal court and post bonds of 10 000 each with three bonds per defendant. Louis F Swift J Connors and Francis A Fowler fail to furnish bail. Judge Landis orders bench warrants as officials appear with attorneys. Security company bonds are refused in Cook County.
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Chicago
Chicago Packing Companies
Louis F. Swift
Swift & Company
Europe
J. Connors
Armour & Company
Francis A. Fowler
Judge Landis
Packing Company
Cook County
Security Company
Landis
Posse Chases Negro Prisoner in Bluefield West Virginia
A posse of about one hundred men searches near Princeton for Richard Sneed who escaped from the county jail. An alleged helper named Kimmel gained access to Sneed's cell and left with him after claiming his wife wished to see him. Sneed is wanted for the murder of his step-daughter Amy Lilly at Gnato and is described as unlikely to surrender. Nearby vendors report a wagon load of watermelons and bananas offered in fruit and vegetable sales.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Princeton
Richard Sneed
Sneed
Kimmel
Kimmell
Amy Lilly
Gnatto
Buried Tuesday Yong Riley and Harmony interment noted
A fragmentary obituary notes the burial of Yong Riley on Tuesday after a fatal accident leaving remnants of details. It mentions a Miss Wanita Shingleton and a graduation path through Grafton High School Mt Vernon and college, with reference to Harmony for interment arrangements in a distant country area. The piece preserves names and places while outlining the community response and education background.
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Stoned Young Man Last Ie
Last night South Side youths attacked Johnnie Green as he walked home from the Casino theatre. A rock wounded his shoulder and the assailants fled toward the bridge area. Boner was arrested but released after Green failed to identify him. Police urged action to break up the gang.
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Lewis Boner
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