Army May Stay for a Long Time in Mexico Border Area
United States officials signal ongoing border operations may last. The War Department notes state National Guard units from Texas New Mexico and Arizona will be mustered for state formations with no fixed federal term while President Wilson decides length of service. Colonel Morin a former Villa officer is jailed after a plot arrest near San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Tex
Morin
War
San Antonio
VA. S. Bare
Hansen
Kingville
Tafa Nagdia
Washinton
Alto
Tt Wan
War Department
National Guard
Texis
New Mexico
Arizona
Baker
Wilson
Fears Allayed by Visit of Sample Columbus
Poora and residents report calm after a sample visit by Major W. J. Sampte and Major Sayuole. Officials assure defensive measures are precautionary. A few citizens remain wary as infantry guards the town and trenches near the camp are dug at a distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columrts
Imsfantry
Delegates Named for West Virginia Methodist Conference
A list of ministerial and lay representatives from West Virginia for the Methodist Protestant church general conference in Zanesville Ohio on May 19 is announced. Notables include Rev J P Trukieson Buckhannon and Rev J Alfred Selby secretary J Alfred Selby. The conference membership is expected to range from three to four under.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Methodist Protestant Church
Zanesville
J. P. Trukieson
D. D
Buckhannon
J. Alfred Selby
Parkersburg
W. H. Hurt
Flemington
J. Pulips
Reiderport
G. Re Brews
Morgantown
G. Wl.bnyder
Weston
Toniah Payne
Jane Lew
L. B Oldaker
Fairmont
B.M. Mitchell
St. Marys
A. W. Morrison
Clarksburg
J. R Cunningham
Pennsboro
D. J. Gordon
J.B. Curry
Lane
J. W. Swan
A. D. Wiliams
D. O1ker
Orlando
M. F. Lewgallen
Spencer
Ke E. McKinney
Brownsville
M. L. Abbott
Grafton
F.C. Davia
State
Welch and Coy Granted Marriage License
A marriage license was issued to Francis Basil Welch and Helen Louise Coy. The record notes the couple’s names and the processing of their license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Basil Welch
Helen Louise Coy
Cade to Seek Constable Seat on New Publican Ticket
R L Cade filed with the circuit court clerk to run as a constable for Clark precinct on the New Publican ticket at the coming primary election. James H Moore of Salem visited Abe city Thursday.
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R. L. Cade
Circuit Court
New Publican
Constable of
Clark Intriet
James H. Moore
Salem
Abe City
Dedication of New Edifice Next Sunday
The Inferreet Cured Brethren church at the corner of Dutt Street and Baker Avenue in Stenley Heights will be dedicated Sunday. Three services will be held with no formal program. 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 7:46 p.m. Rev. W. M. Weekley of Parkersburg will lead the dedicatory sermon. Representatives from the local ministers' union will attend the afternoon service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutt Street
Baker Avenue
Stenley Heights
W. M. Weekley
Parkernsburg
Ministers’ Union
Phe Street
Chestnut
Pike
Oak Street
Oale
Main Street
Courthouse
Fourth Street
Main
Uwely
Second Street
Core
Masonic Temple
Mystic Shriners Wharmday
Knights Templar
Neidaala Temple
Noblip
A. M.T. Cunningham
Biography of Bishop Weeklay Noted for Eloquence and Long Ministry
The belov ed bishop Weeklay born in Wilbur Tyler county is about 65 years old. He entered the ministry at twenty and has served therein ever since. Twenty six years ago he moved to 1 Hols where he served as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belof
Ishop Weeklay
Wilbur
Tyler County
1 Hols
Sudden Floods Hit Cape Towns Midland Valleys
After heavy rains, sudden floods devastate the Gumtoos valley and nearby districts. Dozens are reported drowned and many homes and properties damaged. Emergency crews rush to rescue survivors and assess losses across the region.
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Cape Towns
Vie Ladon
Gumtoos
German Repulse on Front Near Vaux
Paris reports German troops launch a night attack near Vaux on the Var front. Allied forces repulsed the assault and responded with heavy artillery in Avre district. Royal Air Force planes then dropped twenty bombs on railway targets at Damvillers Etain and Foamont, causing damage to facilities and the surrounding area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Fronels
Vaux
Varun
War Office
Avncourt
Damvillend
Prince Albert of Serbia to remain at Corfu amid Balkan front
In Athens May 11 Prince Albert of Serbia will stay in Corfu as head of the reorganized Serbian army. Serbian forces have driven a destroyer and pressed advance near Valona against Austrians and Italians in Albania. The report mentions Bishop Weekley’s long service and leadership in the church, including a move to Parkersburg and a new church building valued at $25,000.
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Athens
Prince Albert
Serbia
Corfu
Valona
Albania
Weekley
Went
Ie Way
Fast Sti Inlet
Virginia
Maryland
Pennsaphvania
Parkersuire
Neve
Ray L. Strother Seeks Harrison County Prosecutor Nomination
A Virginia style biography outlines Ray L. Strother as a well educated attorney running in Harrison County for the Republican nomination as prosecuting attorney. The notice highlights his education across multiple universities, bar admission in 1911, and claims of integrity, broad intellect, and public service with a focus on law enforcement and community work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray L. Btratier
Wen Bordom
Wilsonburg
Marin County
Te County
Wenleyit College
Muckhannon
West Wit Kinks
Ohio University
University of Michigan
Mnaster Offelence
Vito University
Ing
Obla University
Noumaytines
Eid Mis University
Hla Alia Maler
Sla
Michiman
Strother
Attala
Han
Harrison County
Prom
Alice
Doubis
Tate
Amon
Thin Bay
Hax
Thon
Talen
Methodiat Episcopal Church
Ray L. Strother
Bere
Harrison
White Tonight at Courthouse Rally by Governor White
The Hon. Albert St. White will speak at a Republican rally at the courthouse tonight. He arrives from Salem and stays at Gore. White campaigned two weeks for the U S Senate nomination and stumped for Bowers in the Second district. Judge G W Atkinson, also billed to speak, is indisposed. Mrs. Charles Powell of New York visits relatives Richard A. Marland and Mrs O. P. s Butter.
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Albert St. White
Salem
Gore
White
United States
Congressional Committee
Second District
Bowers
G. W. Atkinon
Charles Powell
New York
Richard A. Marland
Mra O. P S Butter
Trial in Circuit Court on Auto Warranty Case and Bank Verdict
Court proceedings in the circuit court included a warranty dispute in an automobile case and a $642.50 verdict for Farmers Bank of Shinngton against John K. Lucas and others. A motion for a new trial was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B. Catfindaffer
Matte L. Post
Fairmont-Dingamon Railway Company
Nancy Tetrick
Farmers’ Bank of Shinngton
John K. Lucas
Two French Attacks Fail at Verdun Front
The war office announced two French attacks near Verdun on May 11 ended in breakdowns with heavy losses under German assault. One attack was near Dond Max bill and another near his 04, according to the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BPR
Verdun Front
Dond Max
Airship Falls Into River Near Mount Vernon Va
Two occupants of the wrecked airship are missing after a craft between Newport News and Washington sank in the Potomac near Mount Vernon. Three airmen were rescued. one man severely injured, and two others lightly injured. The machine’s tail section went into the river after striking near the Tryan’s Point.
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Newport Newa
Washington
Mount Vern
Rity
J. G. MacCauley
Newport News
Philip Die
Cleveland
Ikra LoUle Kranta
Charles Fool
Alo
Newport Newn Caup
Navy Yard
Mount Var
Living wage movement urged by Methodist panel
A conference report from Saratoga Springs urges improved industrial conditions and a living wage for workers, endorsing collective bargaining and reformed labor practices. Major cross-border movement reported as Elkhí cavalry units patrol near the Rio Grande.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Methodist Placopal Church
Wrove
Elure
Recital by Mies Helnn Hogan Is Canceled
The Friday recital at the Tride African Methodist Iiplecopal church is canceled. Miss Llokan notified organizers of her inability to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Helnn Hogan
Tride
Wage Increase at Colorado Vieland Iron Works
Five thousand workers at the Colorado Vieland Iron Company steel mill in Pueblo receive a May 1 wage increase averaging about ten percent. The company officials announced the raise, adding roughly $40,000 to the monthly payroll, following a February raise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Jay Anodated
Denver
Galo
Colorado Vieland Iron Company
Ateal Mill Pueblo
Offdlale
Women Maccabees Close State Rally in Clarksburg
The Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees concluded its state rally in Clarksburg with an opening ceremony led by state commander Mrs Helga Burt of Ypsilanti Michigan. Prizes were awarded for best membership gains and largest delegation, and resolutions thanked Hotel Waldo officials, city leaders, and host towns Salem Pallmont and Grafton for their support.
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Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees
Helga
Burt
Ypsilanti, Mich
Gratien Review
Elisabeth Hooper
Port Huron
Gfieh
Tute
Valley Review of Sistoragine
Nixty
Grafton Review
Salem Review
Alate
Tn Onlér
Salem! Review
Waldo
Dastices
H. Gordon
Lody Crite
SUF
Seman
Clarksburg
Salem
Pallmont
Grafton
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National
Mexico
Zanesville, C
Cade
Bishop Weekley
Bishop W. Me Weekley
Verdun
le Meuse
Templar
Knoight Templar Masons
Musonie
Luthir H. Clarke
Kyle
B. P. Matheney
Wny
Howard J. Cunningham
Knights
Winer
Wrsnnesday
Cacort
Vlerting Knights
Renern
Hie Pike Street Temple
Will
Church Federation For Social Service of
The
Methodist General Conference
Hoss Hiv
Jy Sanode Sea
Mxcaes Marathon
Major Taughorne
Elkhi
Hilo Grande
WOMEN
Maccabees
Bina M. West
Tories Linn M. West
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