Brilliant Shriners Banquet Lights Grand Opera House
The Shriners held a lavish session at the Grand Opera House with a large attendance and a ceremonial procession. Officials led by a potentate announced seating at the head table for designated speakers as guests enjoyed a festive banquet with a full menu and orchestral music.
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Eoyente
Wot
Meyers
Sutton
A. FE
Odell
W. &. Roberts
Rinehart
AL OY
Mclain
Canton
JW. Huer
Weston
K. Richards
Clarksburg
P. Berry
Gassaway
Wood
Arksburg
Cherrence
Chirksburg
GE. Wilkins
Camden-on-Gauley
Jhiere
Tavenner
Mustrions Tentate Wiedebush
Mystrions
Garley
Wells Orchestra
Implausible Imperial Dinner Speech At Clarkehire Manor
A garbled report describes Dhoni and invited nobles at Clarkehire seen in disjointed rhetoric about the Bosphorons and Osiris. The scene features Noble Davis, Hon. John W. Davis, and an ending payment reference to L. S. Taye fer, FR.
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Alin
Davis
Ded
John W. Davis
Stuart F. Reo
Allah
Osiris
L. S
Prof Post Dies in Morgantown at 34
Prat A Ler Post died in Morgantown hospital on Friday morning after sudden illness. A native of Harrison county and Johns Hopkins alum, he taught at the university for two years and was 34. Burial plans include burial at Good Hope.
Quakes Felt in St Petersburg Morning Shocks
Two minor earthquake shocks were felt in St Petersburg at 1:88 o'clock this morning. A low rumble was heard, buildings trembled, windows rattled, and dishes rocked as residents woke in fright. A vivid flash preceded the first quake by seconds.
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ST. Petersburg
Tinplaters to Play Ball at Park Grounds
The Phillips Sheet and Tin Plate company team, after last Saturday's defeat by 11 workers, will play tomorrow at the Park ball grounds. Management has strengthened the mill team, and a close game is expected. The game starts promptly at 4:40 p.m.
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Office Liueball
Phillips Shest
Tin Plate Com Tenny
Norray
Park
Bloodhound Trainer Visits Local Kennel in West Taion
Bloodhound trainer Morrison arrives from Moundsville to inspect the famed kennel near West Taion. He discusses English tracking methods and the dogs’ readiness for day and night work, noting the pack’s thorough training and hunting capabilities.
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MC. Morrison
Brilay
Moundsville
Curinte
West Taion
Aubert
Unprecedented ceremonial session inspires noble visitors
The visiting Knights and Nobles of Clarksburg attended a formal ceremony at a gallery hall. An eloquent orator praised the people of Gos Teal for their welcome as nobles joined the Vchs in toilleries cenit. The event marked a milestone in local history with many dignitaries in attendance.
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Nihlee
Clarksburg
Omory
Larkalings
Man Pleads Appeal After Betson Hotel Incident
In a Betson hotel disturbance the mayor hears testimony about a drunken confrontation involving Shaffer and McNamara. Shaffer alleges a blow to the eye while McNamara claims innocence. mayor finds insufficient evidence to fine Shaffer and imposes no penalty on McNamara, but an appeal is filed with bond posted.
Lady Shriners Banquet Initiates Sixty Nine Members
In the Masonic Temple the Ladies of Shrine held a ceremonial session and initiated 69 members. Afterward a banquet at the Swager hotel served club sandwiches olives brick ice cream with strawberries and coke for 150 attendees. The group adjourned in time to hear speakers at the Waldo.
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Masonic Temple
Ladies of Shrine
Osiris
Swager
Waldo
Od Fellows Building Nears Occupancy in June
The new Od. Fellows building of three stories will be ready for occupancy around June 1. Contractor CP Howell and architect E J Wood push work with speed. The front stands as a handsome feature with prison brick and Cleveland stone rubbed, galvanized iron and prism lights.
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Od. Fellows
CP. Howell
E. J. Wood
Improvements by Rev J E Morris in Unie City
The Rev J E Morris of Erie Virginia visiting Unie City has painted two rooms of his property on Weel Medidnic street and built a new fence around it. He is adding a twenty foot porch. The house is vacant. Interested renters should inquire at M W Graymn's story before the 16th of the month.
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J. E. Morris
Erie
Unie City
Pretty wedding at Groton joins Wallis and Bie in ceremony
Mr Forman Brown reports a quiet home wedding at Croton on Hudson New York Tuesday May. Rev Lewis officiated as Wallis son of Col T T Wallis of Clarksburg marries Chester Alum Geppert daughter of William Geppert editor of the Musical Courier and sister of William Le Geppert managing editor of Sharon Va Telegraph. The couple honeymooned in New York Baltimore and Washington.
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Forman Brown
Wallis
Bie
Legion
Afra
Wallin
Croton-ihr Hoodeon
N.Y
Mr. Lewis
I Plop
Peekakill
N. Y
New York City
Baltimore
Washington
Col
T. T. Wallis
Clarksburg
Waldo Hotel
Chester Algleeda Geppert
William Geppert
Musical Courier
Sind
United States
Wedding at Dr Hudson home unites Scott and Hatcher
Abraham Scott a blacksmith at West Fork glass factory and Annie Hatcher, a servant at the Hudson residence, were married at 8 o clock Thursday night by Dr Hudson. The couple will establish a home at Scott’s cottage in the Industrial Company addition. Several Hudson guests have applied for domestic positions as matrimony rises.
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Tims
Mr. Scott Nas
Fatal collision in Tennessee claims two lives
A Chattanooga Electric line crash near the Chattanooga Southern railroad in Tennessee killed two men and badly injured a third. The car carried laborers from the suburb of St Elmo en route to work. Conductor Milton Tonkin was killed and WoS Por... injured.
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Associated Press
Chattanooga
Tenn
Chattanooga Southern
St. Elmo
Wibover
Milton Tonkin
Porrigo
Mareato Club Elects Officers in Annual Vote
The Mareato Club held its annual election and named officers. President is Mrs. Percy Goff, Vice President Miss Achnson, Secretary Miss Cora Smith, and Treasurer Mrs. R. J. Gazley.
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Mareato Club
Percy Goff
Mise Achnson
Cora Smith
R. J. Gazley
Grand Army of the Republic Meeting in May
The Department of West Virginia GAR will hold its annual meeting in New Martinsville on May 15 16 and 17 1904 Card orders for round trip railroad tickets available through WN Edgell Commander or A Taymond Adjutant 1 Costner Post Cherksburg
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Grand Army of the Republic
Department of Wiet Virginia
New Martingville
Edgell
Taymond
Costner
Cherksburg
Baby's body found in fish keg at Wyatt store
Report from Clarksburg states a baby's body was found packed inside a fresh fish keg at Marconi Andeniu's Wyatt store. Lee Murray and others opened the keg, saw the infant, and the keg was resealed and sent to the consignor. Authorities seek to determine how the body ended up there.
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Clarksburg
Marconi Andeniu
Wyatt
Lee Murray
Consignor
Lovers Have Their Troubles In Possible Local Wedding
David Swiger of Dola and Miss Mary Webb of Margaret aimed to wed in Clarkeburg on Thursday but faced a wreck near New Martinaville causing trains to be abandoned. They reached the county clerk's office Friday noon with her brother seeking a license, but consent from her parents was missing and the license was refused. The bride's father will be contacted by telephone for consent, with a possible wedding this evening in the Deison house parlor by Rev W J Newton in front of relatives and friends.
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David Swiger
Dolal
Mary Webb
Joseph Webb
Margaret
Clarkeburg
Brown
New Martinaville
Cupid
Deison House
W. J. Newton
Assignments Made for Conferences Across Regions
Baltimore-style district list shows the M. E. Conference assignments announced at a Bishop meeting in Evanston with bishops Berry McCabe Bashford Hamilton and others naming cities including Cincinnati Eaton Chillicothe Oberlin Ashtabula Bowling Green Evansville Greensburg Tabanon Moundville and Greensburg for dates from August to October.
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Associated Press
Evanston
Iuly
M. E
Cincinnati
Bishop Bashford
Evansville
Ind
Bishop Berry
Indiana
Greensburg
Bishop Goodsell
Tabanon
Bishop Hamilton
Kentucky
West Virginia
Moundaville
PULLED HOUSE IN ADAMSTON INCIDENCE REPORTED
An alleged brothel in Adamston was torn down Thursday night. The proprietress believed to be Mrs Fox and three girls were found. Men reportedly fled. Three women surrendered jewelry and did not appear at a trial before Mayor Southern. One woman was fined twenty dollars plus costs.
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Islame
Adameton
Fox
Southern
Mills Commemorate Phillips Death
Mills halt all work at tie plate mills in commemoration of the death of Mitty Phillips president of the iy who died May 11 1808 in Harrieburg from injuries in the Pennygivsnia railroad wreck on May 10 Five burnmnrss Toners end tyen eet dences burned today in a fire that struck the town causing extensive losses estimated in the thousands of dollars
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Tie Ti Plate
Bete
Mitty Phillips
Harrieburg
Associatet Press
Suterville
Sist Thomsard Dallare
Hibernian Conventn to Convene In Wheeling
Wheeling May 11 annual state convention of the Hibernians to be held in the city. About thirty divisions will send delegates with at least three from each division. R B Murphy, T Clarkson and the state treasurer will attend. The event spans three days and features a grand parade and banquet. Wheeling Park is favored as the site for the gathering.
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Wheeling
Kay
R.B. Murphy
Parkersburg
T. T. Clarkson
Gattleton
Fry
Wheeling Park
Knights Templar Parade Band Delivers Irish Themed Joke
A Knights Templar parade band sparked light humor during a Wednesday march. As it passed the reviewing stand the band played The Wearing of the Green on the first pass and Come Back to Erin on the return, drawing quiet amusement from onlookers.
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Knights Templar
Erin
Woman seeks warrant over alleged threats in Fairmont
A middle aged woman from Harrison county appeared before a Fairmont justice yesterday claiming a man came to her home and spoke violently along with threats. She sought immediate arrest and a warrant, stating she would pursue action in her own county against the accused. The magistrate redirected her to a local jurisdiction and she hurried to catch a train to Clarksburg.
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Fairmont
Frrncon County
Harrison County
Otter
Clarksburg
Last Survivors Of Ancient Structure Reported
Fragmentary account describes a historic Turriain county ruin and a possible sole survivor from the collapse. The text mentions William Mackey and Palo and references a party rescuing or locating a person amid wreckage in a city setting with unclear dates and events.
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Turriain
Koble gard Explanations Prompt Local Board Debate
A letter to the editors discusses a contentious meeting of the Cam Land Company board. It references members Lana Malone Vy Highland Denham Sperry and others, a four to one vote, a Sunday baseball issue, and tensions over ball games and leases at the hall.
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Telegraftis
Mtr
Lana Malone
Cniyn
Ly le Malone
Vy I /Highland
C. Denham
Aml iSperry
Teageth Lam
Cam Land Company
Bane Hall
Susitoy Balle
Tunnel Inspection Observation by B and Q Engineers
The annual spring inspection of B and Q tunnels is conducted by engineer I D Carothers and a party of engineers. The visit aims to document larger dimensions and assess equipment needs. A special car with radii is used to measure tunnel dimensions at various points including old Weepington and Wheeling lines.
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Minile
Witteborg
Wheeling
Virginia
Wade Opens General Conference in Birmingham
Dr Wade of Clarkeburg opens the seventh day session of the Conference of the Copal, with secretary Pellurn from New York addressing attendees. He notes that changes would have to accompany the body as it works toward lavlies and aims to recognize progress and unity among members.
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Birmingham
Ala
Wade
Clarkebiurg
Climreby
I Ford
New York
Interchurch
Clarkeburg Baseball Squad Faces Lafayette Today
Baseball Sunday reports Manager Thorine Coggilta of Clarkeburg states his team will play Lafayette in the afternoon at Union Park. Leese Lor tikes avermdine is noted in local chatter as a possible starter.
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Thorine Coggilta
Clarkeburg Bacrtall
Sim Sianoutiis
Lafayette
Dnion Park Grvenie
Bihan Leese
World Tour Postponed Due to Works Delays
The world tour dates have been delayed by ongoing works and roadbed issues. Affected stops include multiple cities as crews adjust schedules and relocate venues where possible.
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