Knights of Modern Macca hold convention in Parkersburg
The Ladies of the Modern Macca and the Modern Dee held separate write in Parkersburg Ohio today. The next loha convention of these trator orders will be in add Ohio on the ninth day of Hans 1908 to elect delayi on the national convention. Delegates from Fairmont Mannington Good Hope Wallace Thomas Pull-Goan Lightiore and Clarksburg attended. The convention was presided by Axly Senton of Hapriaca pitta. The next convention will be held in Fairmont April 14 1919.
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Wagles
Add
Ohio
Siatw
Hapriaca Pitta
vMcor
Stites
Colin
Rabineoh
Parkersours
Parkersours. State iRecord
Misenthel Hall
Lighturn
Bute
Eletha Belt
Glarkwhare
Peers
Aes
Mary Rites
Falemont
Tate Bentings
Itta M. Wine
Plagton
Celia
Robinson
Parkers-burg
Grand Hive
Toledo
Mary R. Rigey
Fair Mont
Fairmont
Mannington
Good Mope
Wallace, Thomas
Pull- Goan
Lightiore
Clarksburg
Anfp
Josephine Mitrubatl
Michigan
Corbin
Aad
Selock
Rhy W. Re Riges
Feden hosts Red Men State convention in May crowds
Hotels fill for the Red Men State convention in Delaware with 1600 to 2000 visitors expected. Traces show the May 6 opening as delegates arrive. a prominent order member notes preparations and hospitality by the Bary tribe. In Dover, April 14, Democrats rally around Judge Gear while allied groups plan support for Gray at the national convention.
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Bary
Delaware
Guay Dover
Det
Friends
George Gear
Avingates
Gray
Presbytery of Grafton Meets at Mallinant in Prayer
The Presbytery of Grafton convened last night at the Presbytery church in Mallinant. Rev. Bowden of Morgany town retired as moderator and Rev. Bowden was elected moderator for the new term with Rev. Brooks as clerk. A program outlined devotional exercises, business, and adjournment with plans for a popular meeting Tuesday evening including addresses on Bible Study and Prayer and a talk on The Value of Personal Work.
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Presbytery
Grafton
Mallinant
Ely
D. D
Morgany Town
W. J. Hazlet
Rey. Hraw
Jacksopburg
Geo
Bowden
New Martinville
B.A. Brooks
Weston
Stoutzer
Glmlman
Bnalnyns
J. A. Clelland
Gration
L. A. Lindemuth
Mannington
TA. Ramsey
Kingwood
George W. Pollock
Buckbannon
Mrs Mary Smith Dead In Alten Vista Home
Mrs Mary Smith widow of Alphinn Smith dies at her daughter’s home in Alte Vista after an incident. She aged 72 years, survived by sons WR Gregg of Weston and F W Surm of Shinnston and daughters Mrs Frank aaten of Dunburg and Mrs Ed Schillings of this city. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm with services at the Schillings home and burial in Odd Fellows cemetery.
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Mary Smith
Alphinn Smith
Alte Vista
UW Homie
Moe Schilings
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Immigration inquiry shadows Belgian window workers case
Spirited speculation surrounds an immigration probe into alleged importation of Belgian window workers by Bwigham interests. Officials report Telegians held at Ely Market under unclear oversight as investigators seek who brought them in and how arrangements with Union Land and Traction Live may link to a planned season at Botan Park.
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Scharkmont
Window Plus
George T Wien
Fairment and Chirkebors Traction Company
Naw Hiken
Botan Parkg
Mim
Union Land Company
Kim
Burglars Break Into Freight Cars at Byron
Burglars stole merchandise from three freight cars at Byron last night. The cars were damaged and a search began immediately after a complaint to the railroad secret service department. Investigators pursue the burglars.
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Baitswibre & Ohid
Byron
Secret Service Department
Rabiroad Company
Passover Festival Begins Tomorrow in Clackabure
The Jewish community in Clackabure and worldwide prepare for Passover or Peaneh, eight day festival recalling the Exodus led by Moses. Observances include abstaining from leavened foods and the Seder cedar service recalling liberation from Egypt.
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Clackabure
Egypt
Moses
Red Sea
West Virginia National Guard appoints new inspector
Chl Jullim of the First regi mens has been appointed inspector of rifle practice for the West Virginia National Guard to succeed Captain Jet Simmons. Spencer, who held the post, relinquishes to focus on business and will remain captain of Company At Stwncer.
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Chl
J. Jullim
West Virginia National Guard
Jet Simmons
Spencer
Bimmons
Stwncer
Flynt Defeats Montgomery in Preston County Primary
Apr. 14 report notes James W. Flynt defeats Senator Sam B. Montgomery by a wide margin in Preston County's primary turnout. Officials demand a recount as Wynn majority expected to swing. weather favorable with total vote about 4,200 to 2200 from two years ago.
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Ringwood
Preston
Jams W. Flynt
Sam B. Montgomery
Convention An Exciting Affair At Democratic State Meet
New York April 14 The Democratic state convention faced a high-stakes scene as a court injunction loomed over attempts to oust McCarren delegates from sixteen Kings County districts. Bryan supporters push for an uninstructed delegation, while party leaders Conners Murphy Stanchfield and Nixon are favored as delegates at large. The injunction allows contest resolution at the convention door as the gathering convened at noon.
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New York
Supreme Court
State Committee
McCarren
Kings County
Bryan
Conners
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Tender
John B. Stanchfield
Lewis Nixon
Justice Crane
Price
Mine Fire Destroys Buildings at Boomer Mine No 1
A mine fire at Boomer Mine No 1 of Boomer Coal and Coke Company in Fayette county destroyed the head house an electric locomotive about a acre of mine cars and other machinery. Loss fixed at about 20000 dollars. W R Stevenson of Wheeling is in town on business matters.
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Charleston
Boomer Coal & Coke Company
Boomer
Fayette County
Pattison Campaign Tax Decision Mentioned By State Supreme Court
Columbus dispatch reports a state supreme court hint noting Union Central Life Insurance of Cincinnati, once led by the late Governor Pattison, must pay about 182000 in omitted taxes. Rudolph K. Hyncka, Hamilton County treasurer, is linked to the campaign funds from three years past.
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Columbus
State Supreme Court
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Cincinnati
Pattison Wan
Rudolph K. Hyncka
Hamilton Bounty
Axo
Forestry Disguised by Mills Lecture in West Virginia
Enos A Mills of the U S Department of Agriculture spoke Monday night on forestry noting its public value and water protection from preserved forests. He debunked anecdotes about trees while praising insect control and emphasized a fast-growing black walnut variety found by Luther Burehgiks suitable to West Virginia climate.
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Enos A. Mills
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Rodd
Hofman Ault
Luther Bure Hgiks
West Virginia
Hibernians Plan Communion Service Easter Sunday
Members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians of Sarafeid Division No 1 will attend a 7 o'clock Mass at the Catholic church on Easter Sunday. They will meet at Centennial Hall at 6:20 and proceed in a procession to the church.
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Sarafeid
Order of Hibernian Owlil
jMoly
Centennial Hall
Good Fruit Prospects Boost Harrison County Crop
Farmers from every section of Harrison County report a bright fruit outlook with cherries pears and peaches promising a feast crop. If no heavy frosts return, an abundant harvest is expected statewide. R A Davin applies for a license today for a miloon heave at Swager ham on West Pike Street after days of negotiations with W Davis and Mr Sager.
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Harrison County
R. A. Davin
Swager Ham
West Pike Street
W. Davis
Mr. Sager
Teachers' Contest Winners for The Clansman Tickets
Winners of the teachers contest for tickets to The Clansman will be announced on Saturday afternoon. The award goes to the most popular teacher as voted by the House.
West Virginia Business College Enrollments
Enteres business college Rowse Mixenpamen from Hunsred and Alien Jenkins of Jane Lew arrived to begin courses at the West Virginia Business College, both matriculating as students.
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Rowse Mixenpamen
Hunsred
W. Va
West Virginia Business College
Alien Jenkins
Jane Lew
Captain Barbour Death in Chicago Hospital
Capt Barbour, recently in charge of the Parkersburg recruiting office for the U S Army, died at the Provotional hospital in Chicago after about a month of treatment for a nervous breakdown. He was a veteran officer and had served in the army for the past 16 years.
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Fn Harbour
Flcor
Parkersburg
U.S. Army
Battleships Washings and the 11 April War Debate
Fragmentary item notes naval matters and a parliamentary relay advocacy dated April 14, mentioning Frisiasenagiei and Ancheley af Cyr borderhie in a mid century defense discussion.
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Frisiasenagiei
Pme
Ancheley Af Cyr Barderhie
Unclear excerpt from fishing expedition report
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a fishing expedition on a creek with references to people named Kearns Van Cleary and others. Details are damaged, with mentions of a transfer, supplies for May, and a bull foster reference, but the full context and outcomes are unreadable.
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Dames St
Kearns
van Cleary
Casvey
Vote Stands For Popular School Teacher Contest
The Daily Telegram reports a heated contest for the city’s most popular school teacher with votes from coupons. Miss Marthe Tate leads, followed by Mollie Grapes, Verna Bartlett, and Mine Mand Pugh. final results to be announced Saturday. The Grand Opera House hosts The Clansman on Monday April 20, tying civic interest to the contest.
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Thin City
Daily Telegram
Marthe Tate
Verna Bartlett
Saterday
Volta
Gore
Pietero
Ku Klux Klay
Canaan
Gowth
Farewal
Trade Revives Cumberland Coal Trade With Busy Mines
In Cumberland on April 14, coal activity rose as Consolidation Coal Company mines employed about 2,200 workers full time and output neared a daily 17,000 tons. The Lake Tract reopened after a closure since November, with thousands of tons shipped this week. Other nearby mines, including Black Sheridan Wilson, also reported strong activity as the rail line ferried coal to markets. An official stated coal trade could not be better and orders were abundant, signaling a busy period ahead.
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Cumberland
Old
Lydia Georges” Cronk
Consolidation Coal Company
Ben
Trate H
Congoliiation Coal Company
Inkes
Cunberland and Pennsylvania Railroad
Black Gheridan Wilson Company
Georges Creek
oMcal
Fourteen Graduates Set For May Commencement
The high school commencement will be held in late May. Fourteen graduates are named including Robert flood, Tanwrence Lynch, Earl Drummond, Hirt Petit Charlee Det son, George Onhors, Besse Cromnil, Marguerite Im rae, Margaret Esti Ora Walters, Hate Kyle, Beulah Sturdher, Freda Kang and Angeline Flora. The salutatorian has not yet been decided. The graduation exercises will be held at the stand opera house.
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Robert Flood
Tanwrence Lynch
Earl Drummond
Hirt Petit Charlee Detson
George Onhors
Besse Cromnil
Marguerite Imrae
Margaret
Ora Walters
Hate Kyle
Beulah Sturdher
Freda Kang
Angeline Flora
Buried at Sardis: Mrs Lucrmia Strother laid to rest
The body of Mrs. Lucrmia Strother was brought from Pairmont to Fairmont for burial after dying Monday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Ellis Rogers. She was in her 61st year, born and reared at Sardis, and survived by her daughter Mrs. Alice Rogers. Her husband had died years ago.
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Lucrmia Strother
Pairmont
Fairmont
Hope Natural Gas Company Capital Increase Reported
West Virginia secretary of state records indicate Hope Natural Gas Company of Wheeling plans to raise capital from 600000 to 915000000. Stockholders met in Pittsburgh to approve the substantial increase and extend the firm’s capital structure and fees.
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Secretary of State
West Virginia
Hope Natural Gea Company
Wituburg
Capitaptock
Tinbine
Pittsbore
Tts
Clarksburg Light & Heat Manager Injured At Work
Murry Brown of the Clarksburg Light and Heat Company suffers a sprained knee after an accident at work. He is reported to be walking with assistance and hopes for a speedy recovery.
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Murry Brown
Clarksburg Light & Heat Company
Prisoner Taken Away In Boone County Case
A Boone county man, Toone, was sentenced in federal court to one year and three days for selling a pint of liquor a bootleg operation. The case involved a wagonist business. the entry notes a courthouse context and local notices inclining to social events. Additionally, county records mention marriages, land transactions, and various legal actions around dates in April.
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Huntington
Jennings
Boone County
Dimings
Toone County
Baptist meeting outlines state missionary work and appointments
A city meeting reports on advancing the Baptist denomination in the state. It lists officers and board members, notes missionary appointments to towns such as Tasserville and Chester, and confirms two evangelists to be stationed before the next appointment. Treasurers record a past quarter expenditure of 4426.74.
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West Virginia
Moora
Bt Parkersturi
Pareeoburg
James 8
Timp
eSkersburg
Baptist Itomy Mimonaey Boelety
H. Knapp
Parkeraburg
Treasur
M. To
Muntington
Georg, al
White Scarver
Gratton
A. J. Elliott Ot ‘Gotra Alte
L. Brown
Tepasurer
J. He Knapp
Stump
Woodana
Johnson
Northern Baptist
Oklahoma
G.I Rumabottom
Baptist Church
Central City
Eal Wood
Colored Auditors In Washington Hear Brownsville Shuffle
In Washington today the public galleries noted a defiant tone as colleagues discussed the Brownsville incident. The audience showed mixed reaction while a speaker urged support for discharged soldiers, drawing attention to the controversy.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Brownsville
Moraker
Fragmentary Police Report Notes No Arrests This Tuesday
There is no clear sense of police presence on Tuesday morning with no arrests reported. The readable fragments indicate police forces were briefly noted but details are missing.
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Yolloe
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Feden
Grand ‘Opera House
Rev. Bowden
Grafton Presbytery
Alphins Smith
Alta Vista
Ellis Island
Traction
Maye
Jewich
Ulyan
W. R. Stevenson
Wheeling
Gostly
Pattison
Ohio State
Mr. Mills
Washington City
Hibernians
Wil
Ance
the Clansman
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Grand Opera
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Barhote Deal
MOI
Coal Company
City High School
Sardis
Hope Company
BOX Supper
Methodiat
Thornley
Nieteek
Lee
Turrday
Joe Carlomasen
Marie Dursk
DEES
Hadanord
Toten Land Company
Cleveland Brown
Sheriff Tee
Mischell
Cora Catrill
Howard Forbes
Patrmunt
Helehee
Jane
Vox
Perett
Orm Tinian
Matt Eneping
Aries
Hirat Fe Laine
Katy Lee
Taras
Timaelee
Charles OS Cees
Baptist General Association
Colored Auditors
Foreaker
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