Big Knights Templar Conclave Opens Tomorrow in Charleston
The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of West Virginia begins secret sessions tomorrow at 12 o'clock in Charleston. Officers named include Willard J. Rowland Raghi Graid Commander and Joseph Ruffner Deputy Grand Commander with a full slate of grand officers. The event features arrivals by rail, a parade through Mechanic to Mulberry, and a reception at the Masonic temple. After a day of sessions the parade, balls, and Shrine ceremonies will culminate in a Waldo banquet for Shriners and a closing observance the next day.
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West Virginia
Grand Comital
Knights Templar
Willard J. Rowland
Joesph Ruffner
Gen- Wilham ‘P. Rittenhouse
Ac Baguley
J. Scntt
Vandervort
Rand
Francis J. Nichole
Rand Recorder
Charles JH
New Martinsville
0. Bower
Sisterill
J. M. Hiwkins
Hunt
Alc. Nademensch
Meburg
Henry F. Smith
Fairjhont
Charleston
Sutton
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Alers Corner
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Shimnston
Mannington
Graf- Wang
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Staveill
Joseph Tifner
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Fies
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Clarksburg
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Clarkeburg
Mystic Shrine
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Ord
Grand Opera House
Painter Destroys His Own Home in Violent Outburst
In a city incident painter 8, Bields, attacked his home last evening causing extensive damage. He smashed fixtures and ruined his wife s clothing and furnishings. His wife claims ownership of the items and secured a warrant from Squire Pabrry Gorton. Constable Lyon served the warrant and he was jailed. A hearing is scheduled for this evening.
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Bields
Pabrry Gorton
Lyon
Knights Templar Hotel Committee Reports Incoming Conclave Accommodations
Knights Templar command reports numbers of Knights and ladies expected from Wheeling Parkersburg Charleston Fairmont and other towns. The hotel committee lists 130 rooms engaged for the event and notes coordination by W B McGregor 11 Richards and B Te Stout with room headquarters and information bureau.
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Berief
W. Th. Methroxnr
Voming Wheeling
Parkersburg
Charleston
Fairmont
Mirtinsburg
Senil Notica
Tames & Law Company
Waldo
W. B. McGrregor
Richards
B. Te. Stout
Sn Information Bureau
Indianapolis to host National Guard encampment this year
A fragment notes Indiana will join Kentucky for an encampment in Indianapolis. Governor Dawson and General Scott will appoint state companies as Congress prepares a basket of appropriations for the event.
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Indiaa
Kentucky
Indianapolis
Dawson
Scott
Local Show Girl Team Defeats Opponents at Union Park
The Show Girl company mascutine members faced the fou team in a one sided game at Union park Monday. Locals won 11 to 4 as grounds were poor and players未 exerted. Wagner of the Kids hit a single and a double. Rube Robinson led the operatic crowd as manager and star.
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Show Girl Company
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Cam
Wagner
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Rube” Robinson
Brewery Invites Inspection By Sir Knights Visit
Officials of the new Clarks ving Brewing Company announce an open house for the Sir Knights on Wednesday afternoon just after prayers. They invite all Knights to visit and inspect the plant.
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New
Clarksving Brewing Company
Jines
Ladies Auxiliary Meeting At First Presbyterian Church
The Ladies Auxiliary of the M C A will meet at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon May 16 in the Sunday school room of the First Presbyterian church. Members will decide to change the date of the event.
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M.C. A
First Presbyterian Church
Ministers Endorse Koblegard In Morals Stand
City ministers sign a statement praising Peter W. Woblegard of The Union Laws Company for upholding Sabbath observance. Clergy from multiple churches urge citizens to support a reasonable Holy Day observance and join the effort against desecration.
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Clarksburg
Union Laws Company
Peter W- Woblegard
A.B. McDanel
First Baptist Church
James F. Plummer
Christ Episcopal Church
K. Arbuthnot
Goff Methodist Episcopal Church
WM. M. Hudson
First Presbyterian Church
G. Richardson
Central Presbyterian Church
Bootleggers Rush Ledgers in Morgantown Court
Prosecuting Attorney Cramer pressed for harsh penalties as bootleggers face trial in Morgantown West Virginia. Doodle Reed was found guilty and sentenced to the maximum fine of 200 dollars and six months in jail, while James Jenkins awaits trial for the same offense.
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W. Va
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Reed
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Cain
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Uranier
Mason
Ian
Clase
Uris
Courly
Ministers Doing Detective Work in City Crusade Against Vice
City officials led by Mayor Harmer advance reform as ministers collect evidence on an alleged gambling house near the junction within corporate limits. Another suspected gaming spot near the city center is under watch.
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Aiong
Harmer
Ainst
Untix
Grafton Company to Be Organized
Col. Harry R. Smith returned to Grafton with Majors Pierce and others to study forming a company of the West Virginia National Guard. Preliminary steps have been taken and the unit is expected to organize soon for the state camp this year.
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Grafton Company
Harry R. Smith
Iran
Grafton
Major
Pierce
Tinnelinn
West
Virginis National Guant
Roosevelt Sends Regrets for Clarksburg Event Invitation
Senator Stuart P. Reed, chairman of the AS Rights Templar Conclave invitation committee, reports a regret from the White House. The President cannot accept the invitation to attend a May 9 reception and ball by Clarksburg Commandery No. 12, sending his apologies for inability to attend.
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AS Rights Templar
McEipt
Greatis T Tapic
Teader
Clarksburg
White House
Washington
Sir Knights of
Relief Fund Nears 1500 Dollar Mark for San Francisco
A relief loan fund for San Francisco is expected to top 1500 dollars in the coming days. Secret societies are raising funds and churches are anticipated to contribute. Current acknowledgments total include 1289.80 from JS Smith and 5.00 from Tailors’ Union, among scattered gifts.
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San Francisco
Smith
Mary Jackson Reheld After Insanity Case Return
A young Colored woman named Mary Jackson, confined in His county jail for weeks under insanity allegations, was re arrested Monday by Squire Flynn of Wilsoniarg. She refuses clothes, starves herself, and will be taken to Witconspirg today for a hearing.
Mayor Turmner to Speak at Knights Templar Welcome
Mayor Harvey W. Turmner is invited to deliver a welcome address tomorrow at 11:10 at the Waldo hotel. The aides will be delivered promptly at 11:30.
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Harvey W. Turmner
Knights ‘Templar
Waldo Hotel
Knights Drill Clarksburg Under Maritial Command
Forty Knights marched under George R L Chorpenring on Monday night through the street, in a drill at the Clarksburg formation. The event showcased orderly movement and unit discipline as part of a ceremonial exercise.
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Clarksburg
George RL
Marshial
Convict Surrenders on Murder Charge in Turbulent Night
A murder-accused man turns himself in after a chaotic break-in at a storage and brewery. Police detained four men, two Black and two Irish, who allegedly drank confiscated beer. one suspect remains at large. Several others face charges including aiding the shooter and unlawful acts during the incident.
Burial Set for Robert Ferrel Wednesday
The body of Robert Ferrel, victim of last Thursday night’s shooting in Northview, will be buried Wednesday afternoon. Relatives have yet to claim the remains and burial expenses will likely be borne by the county.
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Northview
Robert Ferrel
Glifford-Osburn Manga
Feathers Child Dead at Erie
Willie Feathers eight year old son of Aldine Feathers and wife of near Neirre Mines died Tuesday morning after a severe illness. The child had suffered for several days from convulsions and pneumonia. The remains were shipped to Ritchie County Wednesday morning for burial.
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Aldine Feathers
Neirie Mines
Ritchie County
Woman Refuses to Pay Reward for Missing Dog
A dog reported stolen via telegram was found chained and returned by a local man who had sent the telegram. He demanded the offered reward, was paid, and kept the dog. The owner vows legal action if the pet is not returned.
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Fiee Telegram
jTeloggram Wankailvs
Sinless
Injured Doctor Strickler Hurt in Autumn Horse Accident
Dr Kory Strickler of Stains ton om as the oldest and best irminent physiciane in the county was thrown from a horse Monday and badly burned. He was near his residence when the horse bolted spurring a severe fall. His injuries are serious though not described as life threatening. Mrs Heberes Carekadén and Miss Migr Carekedon of Keyrer will visit Dir onal during the enclave and arrive on No. 5b tonight.
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Stainston Om
Mrz
Heberes Carekadén
Mise Migr Carekedon
Keyrer
Dir
Onal
Jase Carentan
Outlaw Team for Wheeling In Outlaw League
A garbled report notes Wheeling Central Toowiguey managers faced fan distrust as players quit and rumors suggest key figures left. The piece claims the P M I League may open amid departures, harming attendance and provoking penalties for a sports writer removed from the grounds.
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Toowiguey
Fone
Hagstean Jeymwr
Aterids
Este Butt
Ein Ouly
Outlaw League
Indiestione
I BO
Funeral services for George Len ceil held at Dunсany home
The funeral arrangements for the late George Len ceil were conducted at John Duncany's residence on Wednesday morning at ten o'clock. The interment followed immediately in the Odd Fellows cemetery.
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George Len Ceil
John Duncany
South Pena Shops Coming at Onge South
Officials in Clarksburg led by Secretary Anthony Bowen of the Clarksburg Industrial Company push for Eb South Pena shops. The plan includes a water sewer feeder and a tall bond for the project, with word of pressure to proceed.
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Clarksburg
Monjay
Cononitation’ Sith
Anthony Bowen
Fie
Clarksburg Industrial Company
South Pena
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