Smoky City Excursion Visits Millsburg Chamber of Commerce
The Millsburg chamber hosted Pittsburg businessmen on a seven city West Virginia trade extension excursion arriving by Monongahela river rail line at 8. The party toured local manufacturers and merchants then continued to Weston Buckhannon Philipp and Wilkins Gratton Masoington Littleton Cameron Moundsville and Wheeling before returning Thursday evening. The group rode five Pullman sleepers with two dining cars and a baggage car. Otto P. Felix chaired the excursion with A W Tiddy overseeing train operations.
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Chamber of Commerce of
Millsburg
Monongaela River
West, Virginia
Pittsburg
Lst
Weston
Buckhannon
Philipp
Twikins
Gratton
Masoington
Littleton
Cameron
Moundsville
Wheeling
Béll Telephone Company
Pitsburg
Frain
Otto P. Felix
Chamber of Commerce
A.W. Tiddy
Exerciote Of Graduates Of Clarksburg High School
The graduating exercises of Clarksburg High School will be held at the Grand Opera House on Friday evening May 24 starting at oclock. A 16 cent admission includes reserved seats and the proceeds go to the High School Library fund. The senior class numbers sixteen, nine girls and seven boys, with rolls listing Hettie C Blair Edna M Hardman Samira Gueman Callie C Nuzum Tina K Heenan Emma B Crimm Bertha Haymoni Josephine A Sheets Bula Jones Orpha A Chidister John Racy Lynch Clarence A Lyne Robert B Stotler Samuel A Hardman L Stanley Dawson and Ralph M Jerner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Grand Opera Howe
Hettie C. Blair
Edna M. Hardman
Samira » Gueman
Callie C. Nuzum
Tina K. Heenan
Emma B. Crimm
Bertha Haymoni
Josephine A. Sheets
Bula
Jones
Orpha A. Chidister
John Racy Lynch
Clarence A. Lyne
Robert B. Stotler
Samuel A. Hardman
L. Stanley Dawson
Ralph M. Jerner
Fellows Elect Trustees at Odd Fellows Lodge Meeting
Adelph Lodge No 8 Independent Order of Odd Fellows held an enthusiastic meeting last night Three candidates received the first degree and business is planned A speech by Hon Alex Dulin of Sutton praised the order Also noted were remarks by Terman of Cleveland The first board of trustees under the new charter was elected James W Robinson Howard Poxt and T Nott Williams Those conferred the first degree were J M Johnson Dorsey Reed and W Guy Totrlek
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelph! Lodge No. 8
Order of Odd Fellows
Alex Dulin
Sutton
Dulin
Terman
Cleveland, O
Chanter
James W. Robinson
Howard Poxt
T. Nott H. Williame
J.M. Johnson
Dorsey Reed
W. Guy Totrlek
Waters-Piniel Co. Chairman Remanded on Perjury Charge
Clay Pierce, chairman of the Waters-Pierne Co., was remanded to sheriff custody in Texas to face a federal indictment for perjury issued by Judge Adams. The Toledo dispatch notes federal charges amid ongoing proceedings.
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Associated
ST. Louis, Mmo
Clay Pierce
Waters-Pienicl Co
Mathews
Texas
Adams
West Virginia Dental Association Formed at Parkersburg
Dentists from across the state formed the West Virginia Dental Association at Parkersburg after sessions at the Waldo hotel. New officers were elected including President Dr H H Harrica of Wheeling and Vice Presidents Dr Charles Hartlelt Parkersburg and Dr J A W Pouden Fairmont. Committees were named for convention arrangements membership publicity and ethics with Dr J H McClure Wheeling leading membership efforts. Dr J A Libbey Pillsburg addressed the meeting on dental legislation and prudence.
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Parkersburg
Waldo Hotel
West Virginia Dental Assorctation
Ares
H. H. Harriaca
Wheeling
Charles Hhartlelt
J. AW. Poudens
Fairmont
FL. Wright
Treasurey
J. C. Clark
Blackvlile
Barllett
Lamgfit
Turter
J. H. McClure
W. J. Boyasop
Palrments
J. Walker
Grafton
Publicatom
Eggars
J. W. Storet
Bart A. Towts
F. R. Stathers
Clarksburg
J. A. Libbey
Pillsburg
Violence reports at United Railways yard incident
A San Francisco dispatch notes quiet operations at the United Railways yard except near Market street where acts of brutal violence were reported. The broader labor situation remains unchanged as weather notes reference cold conditions and heavy spring snowfall in Superior, Wisconsin, with three inches of snow on May 14.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
United Railways Company
Market Street
Acta
J Superior
Wis
Itko
Niehi
Iate
First Count Made In Piano Contest In Clarksburg
Interest in the piano contest run by Clarksburg merchants grows daily as young ladies tally votes. First St Josephs Academy, second Lafayette Hall North View, third The Lodge, fourth Clarkstars Library, fifth Modern Woodmen of America, sixth Modern Woodmen of the World, seventh Maccabees, eighth Adamston IOOF, ninth West Virginia Business College, tenth Fire Department. The top three lead the rest with close voting among the others. Pierpont School and Broaddus College also participate.
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Clarksburg
St. Joseph's Academy
Lafayete Hall
Northview
Clarkstars Library
Modern Woodmen
Amerion
Woodmen of
Maccabees
Adamston
W. Va
Busines College
Fire Department
Pierpont
Broaddus College
Haywood Jury Excused In Haywood Trial
Report from Boise states two members of the federal grand jury were excused as the trial of William D. Haywood proceeded. The session began with an agreement between counsel and the jurors were released for the morning.
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Boise
William D. Haywood
Te Federal Grand Jury
Annulment of Contract and Education Tale Compiled
An elderly West Virginia woman, Mrs. John Young of Barbour County, aged eighty, has learned to read and write to pen a letter to her daughter Anna Young who is in Washington. Her granddaughter tutored her, marking an unusual achievement at a late age. A separate report from New York notes that Kellogg and Severance urge the Interstate Commerce Commission to end certain contracts among Union Pacific, Rock Island, and Illinois Central railroads, claiming broad anti competitive effects and proposing proceedings against those contracts. Washington coverage confirms the commission had not yet acted on the recommendation by May 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Young
Overfeld
Barbour County
Anna Young
Washington
Pacific
Young
Aligle
New York
Kelloggs and
Severateo
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harriman
United States
Union Pacific
Rock Island
Ilinois Central
Washington, D. C
Knapp and
Harlan
Annual Meeting of State Council Adopts Officers
The Knights of Columbus West Virginia site council adjourned its annual meeting in Graf ton with about fifty delegates from across the state. Rev. E. Galisher officiated at high mass, and a reception followed at St Augustine's school auditorium. Dr. J. O Kane presided on several occasions while the officers elected for the ensuing year include state deputy J. J. O King and secretary F. C. Reisler with other posts filled for roles such as treasurer and advocate. Delegates J. J. Coleman and John McGuigan named to the national convention in Norfolk, Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of the Knights of Columbus
West Virginia
Grafton
K. of O
Lovelock Omme
St Augustin’s Catholic Church
E. Galisher
St. Augustine's School
Grafton Knight
Jr. O'Kane
Wheeling
Sagafons Hell
Ji, J. O'King
F. C. Relsier
Tt. WW. Farrell
Elkin
Tod
P. O'Brien
Clarence J. Martin
Mariinshilrs
J.T. Brennan
Bairmont
J. J. O'Kane
G. A. Winegerter
Norfolk
J. J. Coléman
John McGuigan
Piedmont
Wholesale Grocery at Elkins 15 Sold to Pugh and Beavers
The Randolph Grocery Company of Elkins, long owned by the General Distributing Co. of Clarksburg, has been sold to Joseph Pugh and William Beavers of Grafton, backed financially by New York investors. Purchase price reportedly near $100,000. Market notes: wheat 92 1/2, corn 50, oats 44.
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Randolph Grocery Company
Bf Elkins
General Distributing Go
Clarksburg
Joseph Pugh
William Beavers
Pugh & Reavers
Grafton
New York
Drumhead Trial Abolished by Upper House Vote
St Petersburg May 15 the Council of Empire rejected a bill sent from the lower house abolishing trials by drumhead court martial The action follows a paged April 80 notice from the legislature outlining the proposal and its fate within the parliamentary process.
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ST. Petersburg
Council of Empire
Christening Date Fixed for Royal Infant
May 15 report from Madlid states Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s condition is satisfactory and the christening date has been set for May 18, with plans announced for the ceremony.
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Madilid
Queen Victoria
Prince Alfondo
Merchants Seek Citywide Merchants Association
A movement to organize a merchants association is under way with leading merchants surveying sentiment. In the coming days the effort is expected to take definite shape as plans include closing hours and protection against bad deals, joining other cities in forming such groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Association
Clarks
Thore
Hummel to begin yearlong sentence for Dodge Morse case
New York May 16 Under Chief Justice Cullen the New York Court of Appeals ordered Abraham Hummel to begin serving a one year prison term on Sunday for conspiring in the Dodge Morse divorce case. Madison May 15 A joint ballot signature shows the deadlock remains in the United States Senate race.
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Associated Frees
New York
Unaer
Inethce Cullen
New York Atte Court of Appeals
Abraham Hummel
Dodge-Morse
Madison
Wii
United States
Flag raising at Pierpont School ceremony details
Patrons and friends of Pierpont School are invited to attend a Thursday afternoon flag raising ceremony. The program includes a letter presentation, an address of acceptance, recitations, and songs like Old Glory and Columbus the Gem of the Ocean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierpont School
Pierpont Public School
Ben, Wiewern
Mary Ollitard
Columbus, the
Gem of the Ocean
Senool
Stuart
Ameriatt
Woman Put In Jail To Await A Hearing
Dora Davis William Jough and M L Duckworth were arrested at Lynch's mine by Constables Waldo and Shradae on warrants charging them with being drunk and disorderly in front of Fairmont Coal company store at Mat place. Roush and Duckworth pleaded guilty before Magistrate Gordon and were fined $1 each. the woman pleaded not guilty and was jailed to await a hearing likely to be held Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Davis
William Jough
M. L. Duckworth
Lynch's
Waldo and
Shradae
Fairmont Coal Company
Mat Place
Roush
Duckworth
Gordon
Add
Forest Fire Rages Across Luzerne County Area
Forest fires expanding across twenty square miles since Sunday drive emergency crews in Luzerne County. Firefighters report heavy smoke and difficult control conditions as winds shift and dry conditions persist.
Powell couple travels to Washington for Baptist anniversary
Mr and Mrs Dexter G Powell of Salem left for Washington D C this morning to attend the Baptist anniversary and the convention. They will visit the exposition and return in about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter Gi Powell
Salem
Andrew ‘Lyon
Third City
Washington, D. C
Tafety
Jarien
Baptist Convénbion
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Fxviiraton
Gankk
Colwmra National Bank
W. C. Lowrie
Iiamond National Bank
C. W. Arnott
Federal National Bank
H. M. Landis
Fourth National Bank
J.T. Wachob
Guaranttee Title & Trust Co
F. W. Brown
the Safe Deposit & Triet Co
David Ross
Second National Bank
B. A. Patterson
Cammonwealh Trust Co
W. Edwards
Pillshure Proviso & Packing Co. Co
Ogden
Fox
Kress Box Co
Krese
Brain Brokers
Hapgoods
Trichield, Belck and
Fire Clay
Kitlaning Brick & Fire Clay Co
Clark
Trick
Pire
Fey
Chal Manufacturers
Standers Chal Co, C
B. Lan
Mls
CHPRG
Login
W. Jankinson Co
W. Aay Hayes
Clouung
Oppenweither & Co
Oveneheimer
Vipe
Misburg-Buffalo Co
Omdoite— Safety Armorite Conduit Co
R. Atwell
Confectionery
Teymer Grow, M. J. Brown, Crackers and
Tivonic Manufactores Thos
R Mackey Baking Co
R, Mackey
R, Mackey. i Mamond
Bam F
Shace
Grand Opera House
Wrest
Mr. Dulin
Lodge
Merck
Witt Jeriing
Anuoclktea
Topeka
Kana
Kansas
Wall Street
John W. Gates
Dental Association
Francisco Raihway
Great Lake Region
Toseph's Academy
Tafayette Hixll and
Elks Lodge
Ihe Lodge
Haywood
Commission
Commerce Commission
State Council
The
Knights of Columbus of
Tela
Elkins
Eral Distributing Company
Chicago Grain Market
Movement
Hummel
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