Knights Templar Meet in Parkersburg Amid Regal Pageantry
Parkersburg hosts a grand Knights Templar conclave with over two thousand visitors. Officers for the coming year were elected including Grand Commander C H Abus of Wheeling and George We Creed of Gratton. Celebration followed with a parade and installation by Frank J Thor of Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Kinights Templar
H. B. Baguley
Wheeling
James A. Wetherell
Q. Bower
Sistersville
D. Hewitt
Bramwell
Frown
Lloyd Canning
Grafton
George Chorpening
Clarksburg
Samuel E. Fatkpet
Martinsburg
Benjamin Caruthers
Charleston
JS. Vanderwo
C, Hl
Abus
George We Creed
Gratton
Brown
Charles Town
W. Ritterhouse
Parkershare
H. J Baguley
Gnant
Edward C. Bowar
Sivtersville
of Beers-eleut Weer
Howover
Frank J. Thor
Washington, D.C
District of Columbia
United States
Knights Templar
Te Grand Rhetmomont
Sir Thomas
Masonic
Onder
Turner to Join Monarch Water Heating Co in Pittsburg
HL Turner formerly with C. L Turner and Co. plumbing will leave Friday for Pittsburg to take a position with the Monarch Water Heating company. He will travel in advance of New York. Mr Turner’s many friends regret his departure from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Monarch Water Heating Company
New York State
Hl, Turner
Turner& Co
Plumbing
Monarch Water. Heatingt Company
Uwatte
New York
Turner
Lawn Fete and Musical at G M Wicks Home
A lawn fete and musical will be held at the home of G M Wicks in Bilmore Heights on May 19 evening. Music by the Northmen band. Refreshments of all kinds will be sold on the grounds. Proceeds benefit the land which furnishes music for the occasion. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Wicks
Biltmore Heights
North‘en Band
Exeryonn
Baptist Conference Sets Sights on New Martinsville Church
Rev. McDanel of the First Baptist Church will travel to New Martinsville with a committee from the General Baptist Association to assess feasibility of establishing a Baptist church there. After the meeting, he proceeds to Wheeling to speak on the seventeenth anniversary of the First Baptist church, on the topic Baptists and the Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDanel
Ie Hirst Tap Hist
Shest
New Martinsville
Beant
General Baptist Assormtion
Futur
McDanes
Wheeling
First Baptist
Baptiste
Senator Crile Likely for State Senate Seat
A local rumor suggests Senator Crile is likely to be named as the successor to Senator Harvey W. Harmer. The discussion notes Crile would take the state senate post with the same approach he uses as mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey W. Harmer
Burglars Force Woman to Surrender Money at Gunpoint
An entry into Mrs. S J Drake’s home by two burglars in Huntington is reported. A pistol threatened a woman and her servant during the morning break in, causing the assailants to flee before capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Wylie
S.J. Drake
Sfelock
Om Vahurides
Men Seek Jobs At St Louis World’s Fair Grounds
Kip Jaxs toon, formerly at Mazel-Aitas glass works, seeks employment at the St Louis World’s Fair grounds. He plans to work on a major exposition building with Weather of Chesley Camp, previously at Dari Dasileon's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis World's Fair Grounds
WG. Camp
Kip Jaxs Toon
Mazel-Aitas Glass Works
Waves Manuay
St. Lows
Mr. Camp
Chesley Camp
Dari Dasileon’s
Glarksburger Gets Patent Reported in West Virginia
West Virginia patent grants listed include W. A. L. Robertson of Thatcher for a midring machine A. W. Hadenan of Clarksburg for a wheel lire Sheldon Toph of Wheeling for a xt fixture and F. J. Paulkner of Kimball for a food box for horses in a brief patent summary indicating local inventor activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virgins
W. All Robertson
Thatcher
A.W. Hadenan
Clarksburg
Sheldon Toph
Wheeling
Paulkner
Kimball
Petit Jurors Appear Tomorrow for Court Duty
The fourth day of the current term begins with petit juries set to convene tomorrow morning. Jurors have been notified and are to appear for duty as part of the court’s plan for the new term.
Escaped lunatic captured at Weston hospital return
Contractor Carpenter of the Weston Hospital passed through Tiere a ule ago returning from Sebrve in Webster county. An escaped lunatic was recaptured after violent resistance. Grafton Benevolent and Protective Order members plan a grant mitral show in Elles on May 29 to aid the color event. Clarkabore Elks will attend and there is interest in bringing the Graftons to perform locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ik Carpenter
Weston
Sebrve
Webster County
Archie Henlriv
Ant
Alee
Grafton v No. 108
Benevolent and Protectivenis Bf Elles
Mit Atrel
Clarkabore Elks
Graftonis
Interesting Debate at Ep worth League Meeting
The Ep worth League of Golf MulL church priday evening will host a business meeting at 8 oclock. After business transact ions a surprise debate will follow with the topic revealed at the close. Speeches limited to five minutes, about six or seven on each side. Dr. A Q Flowers and Harvey W Har mer will argue opposite sides. Members and friends are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League of Golf
Mull
Olslocke
Bmsiness Tramactios
A. Q. Flowers
Harvey W. Harmer
AMT
League
Friends of Wie
Portside Pipe Talk and Muddled Memoir Echoes
A garbled Portsmou th piece notes Tee rewove an old home as JW Dodge comments on social scenes in the city. It claims he is well and hearty but hints he has not been seen in town for several weeks, with scattered references to Clarksburg and prosperity.
Grocery firm Hayman Costin Haynem dissolves
Odd garbled notice reports the Hayman Costin Haynem grocery firm dissolving at West Main Street. The fragment mentions continued signings at the same location and names Talbott and Mears in unclear terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giarkey
Hayman, Costin Haynem
de Bnvsives
Millions Spending on Aweigh Tour of Officials
An on tour report lists top officials of a large company led by President T. F. Taree and executives including Murray, J. Yond, G. L. Potter, and O. S. Sims. They claim a $16,000,000 plan for Wheeling improvements, with W. Loree speaking in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehia
Dame Rumor, Cupid, and a Secret Betrothal Tale
A fragmentary verse scene depicts Dame Rumor and Cupid in a scheming plot. It mentions a sly professional pundit arranging marriage to a beautiful and charming lady of Tao Street through covert means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cupid
Tao Street
Examination a Milestone for State Board of Health
In Wheeling the state board of health holds exams with about seventy-five applicants including two ladies and six colored individuals. Dr Spangler, Dr Frame, and Dr Viner lead morning and afternoon sessions on chemistry, anatomy, and Materia Medica. The gathering, at the home of Dr DeH Taylor, stirs enthusiasm for a strong class and bright future for West Virginia medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Swalth
Wheeling
Spangler
Frame
Viner
de. Deh. Taylor
Dull Day in Court and Miscellaneous Docket Activities
Summary of a busy court session with numerous witness admissions to the grand jury room, fines imposed for guilty pleas, and assorted chancery orders. Notable items include John Jameson’s case and the dismissal of Nellie Waggoner v Catn Cir of Harrison county, with several matters proceeding or dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Asbury Priteband
Mary Pritehan
Qumpeomived
Sas Dismiastl
Nellie Waggoner
Catn
Harrison County
Reverend Modanel Invitation To Preach Baptist Sermon
Va invites RB McDoak pastor of the Vint to preach the commencement sermon at the Seventh Day Baptist Church next Sunday. The proposal was approved and the sermon will mark Salen pollbzr observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RB McDoak
Tapttat
Suwiay
New Arrival Brings Joy as Baby Born at Home
A provincial account notes the cheerful arrival of a tracing boy baby who appeared at the home yesterday. The mother and baby are doing well, and the household shares happiness over the newborn.
Monstrous Fish Captured by Local Fishermen
On a night in Mass, Goi Ayers of Big Buffalo creek with Ellis Richards and the Carter boys hauled a massive fish from a trot line. The head measured eight inches across, the body twenty eight inches, and the length three feet four inches, a remarkable catch for the town. If you visit, come in to see a portion of the fish remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goi Ayers
T. J. Ayers
Big Buffalo Creek
Ellis Richards
Carter Boys
Fairmont Visitor Stricken With Typhoid Fever
Mia Silvia Wilem arrived by train from Fairmont to visit her parents in a distant city but fell ill on the journey. She was admitted to Sue Kessler hospital where doctors diagnosed typhoid fever and she remains under treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia Silvia Wilem
Fairmont
Thin City
Sue Kessler Hospital
Hie Walz
J. WeeYanng
West Miltons
Mc B. Davis
Salam
Cheit Court
St Wilamberg
J. A. Swager
Hery
M. Martin
Shinnston
Davie
Grafton
John FL
Tultimore
Frank
Grammar Student Roscoe Dayton Wins Grammar Prize
Roscoe Dayton of New Martinsville won a prize for the highest grammar grade in the public wheel run by Mr. Taye Hare. At fourteen, he stands 5 feet 6 inches, weighs about 1 peanuts, and plans to attend West Virginia University for football. he is the nephew of Mrs. E. Hustead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville High School
Hustead
Roscoe Dayton
St. T. Dayton
New Martinsville
Taye Hare
Roscoe
Dayton
West Vieginia University
Fuéare
Decoration Day Tickets On Sale For May 30 Excursion
Excursion tickets for Decoration Day are offered for Saturday May 30. Train from Jinja Clackebure departs at 10 18 for a round trip price of 73 cents. Ticket agents and full information available, with travel details via mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jinja Clackebure
Mefarning
Anelusive
Altimore
Oblo Ritmail
Oil and gas ventures form Mineral-Oi and Lands deal
A dubious prospectus lists Charter and Tepihire Development Corp of Slovely and Slaterville forming to exploit oil and gas lands with capital of 200000. Names include Geo A Shyrack and T J Fauffman among incorporators. The report blends scattered local notices with incomplete details and mentions visits from multiple towns, a court appearance by Mc B Davis, and trips by P M Long and others, all amid a noisy, error-riddled transcription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwe Loon Tou
Mineral Oi and Gee Development Company
Kopner
We Va
Sayin
SLOHC
P.M. Reynold
J. Gurnkeadon
SS Ll Cronk
Oh He Mawood
Alkire
T. J. Fauffman
Keyser
Tepihire Development Company
Slaterville
Ant Fimler Lands
Capital
Geo
A. Shyrack
Sistine Files Gorge Donal
Worthington
Meadville
Shryrock
Pitelurg
Miss Eva Tanguay Stars in The Chaperona at Grand Opera House
The Grand Opera House hosted Frank Perley operatic comedy The Chaperona with a 40 member company. Miss Eva Tanguay, praised for her Phro in the Girl Detective, was encored repeatedly for her dancing and singing. Other cast members including May Woley Walter Jones and Genevieve Day received strong notices for their performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Perley
Lange
Grand Opera
Opera House
Eva Taystay
Phro
Woley
Amantha
Mr. Redway
Mise Tanguay
National League Games From Yesterday
Scores and lineups from recent NL games show Boston and Philadelphia in matchup notes with players listed. Batter names and pitching duties appear for St Louis Chicago Cincinnati and New York matchups with varying runs and innings recorded.
Baseball Scores and Reported Games Across the League
Summary of American League games with scores and lineups across multiple venues. Mentions Washington St Louis Chicago Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland Boston and New York, plus officials and a professional visit by Dr W A Fletcher and telegraph system officials Fairmont and Sedalia visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Nike Wash
St. Lonly
Washington
Aud Marks
St. Louis
Powall
Kaljoe
Cheazo
Statterin
Philadelphia
Plank
Powers
Chase, Flaherty and Sullivan
Detroit
Beoret Ble
W. A. Fletcher
Sn Westra
J. Walter Barges
Consolidated Telephour
Trun Fairmont
Mire
John Garrett
Sedalle
Closing college contract in Fairmount for Presbyterian campus
TiML Boyle of Hokie Co. general contractors traveled from Parkersburg to Elkine this morning to close a college building contract. The Presbyterian college at Elkine will cost about 255000 with a likely timely completion. Webb & Co. report strong patronage since beginning operations in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobbs & Co. of
Fireont
Presbyterian College
Elkins
Timl Boyle
Hokies Co
Beau Quarter
Fairwout
Croughe
Parkersburg
Elkine
C. W. Watson
Fairhant
Webbs & Co
Hassnaker Transfer Reported From Army Service
R Bruce Hassnaker of Astoria city writes home that he has been transferred from Fort Wayne to Fort Sheridan where he is stationed. He is in good health and enjoying the service, which he finds very rich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Bruce Hassnaker
Asts City
United States Army
Trun
Wayne
Sheridan
Oil News From South Penn Oil Districts Report
Oil sector reports limited production across several districts. South Penn Oil No. 1 on CoA in Salem district yields 20 barrels daily. No. 3 Hall Yrnge Now, Mc Intyr Peterson No. 1 Fairfield Peters hold at 141, 450, 210, and 190 barrels daily. Test wells on Ely Lambert farm show no oil or gas. No. 39 tracts produced 2 barrels in 12 hours. The ZT. Prandts farm was bought for 175,000 by A W Molton & Co. Additional completions near D Bh Tow farm promise 200-acre producers in Mig Tajum sand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Ar— Ray
Tune
Verge
Salem
Chis County
South Penn Oil Company
Coa
Timst Fann Ie
Folsom
South Boum
Ohi Snithfiel
Hall-Yrnge
McIntyr-Peterson
Fairfield-Peters
Peters Price Farms
Fela & Diy
Feared Lynch Mob Stirs Norton Town After Bank Shootout
A violent incident at Norton involves a bank shootout with William Allen, a Norlin Coal employee, firing on a bank guard named Nettles. The town fears a lynching as crowds form outside the jail after the confrontation. Authorities move to keep order as public tension rises amid sensational reports and political figures reacting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maesickl
Norton i
Norlin
William Allen
Bert
Mentein
Turing
Gnurt
Kerpitz
Imdalgwt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Knights
Templar
Lawn Fete and Musicale
Senator Crile
Clarksbury
Glarksburger
Carpenter
Portsmouth
W. M. Talbott
Mayman, Coston & Talbott
Contine
Baltimore O Ohio
State Board Health
Tarbee
The
Barbee
Tate
Ofseph Woolf
Senate
Ster
Virginia
Mtle
Grandary Room
Tay Hiope
Aik
Aml Wa
John Jameson
Griffin
Rev. Modanel
Salem College
Maire P. Suter
Milford
Gof Ayes Mosth
Jan
At Grafton
Itr
More & Ohio Railroad
Sistereville
Secretary of State of West
P. M. Long
Jamesville
Col
TT. Wallis
Mannc
Itr Parkeexsburz
George W. F
Eva Tanguay
Trades Opera House
F. L. Perley
Boston
EH. E. St
Harper and York
Taylor and Warmer
Re Chiao
Uronkin
Battersey
Chicazo
Taylor Und
Kling
Schmidt and
Ritter
Haymaeker
Hurst
Norte
JW. Dlaunsick
Tolay
William Campbells
Town
Cae Howe
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