Grand Army encampment focal point for Sistersville May
The Thirty-Second West Virginia Grand Army of the Republic encampment held in Sistersville featured 400 veterans and 600 schoolchildren in a parade, with memorial services led by Pastor Bennet and a large Campfire event. A surprise trip to Briddle sbourne capped the festivities, and Sistersville was chosen as next year’s host. Governor Read attended Wheeling for the new year as commander, while J X Swartz missed the gathering.
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Casey Meigha
Sistersville
Thurston
Department
West Virginia
Grand Army
Republic
PRICE
Grand Army of the Republic
Women's Relief Corps
Oi Sistersville
Baptist Church
Presidea
Bennet
WN. Edge
Interurban Traction Company
Paden
Briddlesbourne
Wheeling
J. XL Swartz
B.A
Joe Warner
Broad Oaks and surrounding lots for sale in Tot 83
Good six room cottage on Tot 83 by 2 feet of the nicest properties in this town. Includes a barn, chicken house and yard. Price 3200 on terms. Tion Heights four room cottage on a 40x130 lot priced 1100 with reasonable terms. Steeles Heights describes a level 40x120 lot with 40 foot street and rear alley, water sewer and electricity, price 730.
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Tion Heights
Pas
Sealed bids sought for city paving in Clarksburg West Virginia
Sealed proposals will be received by the Town of Ighis at the Mayor's office until twelve o'clock noon May 26. Bids cover brick paving and concrete curb on Hartland Avenue North Street Steales Avenue Duff Street and Baker Avenue as detailed in specifications. T. Stealey Mayor and BI. EH Newson Recorder oversee the process.
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Mell
Ighis
Ske Omee
Horner Sentue
Horner
Clarksburg
West Virgina
Hartland Avenue
North Street
Steales Avenue
Duff Street
Baker Avenue
Specifearionn T. Stealey
BI. EH Newson
New Church Planned For Stealey Heights
A new Methodist Episcopal church is forming at Stealey Heights with plans for a 15000 building on a donated 5100 lot. J S Stealey donated the plot facing Milford street, deed recorded. Trustees named include John Stealey J O Stealey Wm Mathener George W Bland A al Mow and Felix O Suttom. Rev M Hammond named pastor by Rev L E Reserler. A congregational meeting will finalize organization. Milford street gains a pretty church adding to the avenue. Poss Strosnider paid 6 60 fine after police arrest by Officer Ours.
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Sfethodist Episcopal
Stealey Heights
J. S.] Stealey
Milford Street
Bell system adds direct lines Clarksburg Pittsburg and Wheeling
R F McAdams announces a new direct trunk line between Clarksburg and Pittsburg to speed calls to Fairmont and a second line Clarksburg to Wheeling to handle heavy business. Clarksburg merchants welcome the improvements while Bishop Gratatt arrives to preach and confirm at Christ Episcopal church tomorrow.
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R. F. McAdams
Bell Telephone 'Company
Clarksburg
Pittsburg
Fairmont
Nwheling
Justice Harriston Held In Bootlegging Case
James Harriston known as Black Bar faced trial in Justice Jackson v Carter's court on a charge of violating the Yost prohibition law. Justice Carter reserved his decision and indicated a ruling would come in a few days.
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James Harriston
Jackson
Patrol Wagon Viewed by Second Ward Citizen
A letter to the Telegram questions funding a patrol wagon for Clarksburg. The writer argues the city needs revenue restraint given recent police expansion, sidewalk damages, and high taxes. They suggest prioritizing budget efficiency over an expensive patrol vehicle and mock the idea of outfitting officers with lavish gear.
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Second Ward
Daily Telegram
Clarksburs
Prayer and parlor meetings for Hamilton evangelistic campaign
Prayer and parlor meetings are scheduled for Saturday. A sunrise prayer service from 6:30 to 7:00 at Christchurch rectory led by Rev D B Mitchell. A 10 to 1 prayer meeting at Mrs. Charles G Coffman 274 Clay Street led by Mrs Poling. Miss McGaugher of the Hamilton party will address teachers at Mrs Edmund Hughill 730 Mulberry Street from 9:20 to 10:00. A women’s parlor meeting at 3:00 at Mrs H B Curtin 642 Mulberry Street conducted by Hamilton party members.
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Hamilton Evangelistic
Christchurch
DB. Mitchell
Charles G. Coffman
Clay Street
Poling
Miss McGaugher
Hamilton Party
Italy Continues From Page on War Losses and Prisoners
Report details heavy Italian losses with tens of thousands daily, noting regiments reduced to a single company. It cites about 40,000 prisoners captured and estimates enemy casualties to be one quarter to one third of their force. It laments ammunition scarcity and the adversary’s shell expenditure, yet mentions hundreds of guns left behind on an old position.
Salandra Suspends Vatican Ambassadors Diplomatic Immunity
London May 21 report from Rome states Premier Salandra signed a decree suspending the diplomatic immunity of the Austrian and German ambassadors to the Vatican. The two envoys are to depart tomorrow, per the Exchange Telegraph correspondent.
French Claim Progress in War Reports from Paris
Paris May 21 The French army reports progress in hostilities north of Ypres and east of the Yser canal where an attacker won an initial footing but was expelled by a counter attack. French forces also gained ground north of La Bassee, with artillery exchanges at Notre Dame de Lorette and between Souchez and Neuville St Vaast. The report notes 120 prisoners captured.
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Paris
Ypres
Yser Canal
la Bassee
Notre Dame de Lorette
Souchez
Nueville St Vasst
Russians Driven Back by Germany's Forces
Report from the war office states in the west near Epres that colored French troops attacked eastern positions beside the canal during the night. The defense held and the British effort near Noewe Cuapelie on Quinque Street failed to break through.
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Germany
Beruin
Onton
Eien
War Office
Epres
Bette
Noewe Cuapelie
Quinque Street
Eastern theater gains and standstill in Baltic battle
Reports describe renewed eastern theater clashes with many prisoners taken east of Kepudi Besiagola and near the Niemen river. Russian forces retreat south of Milos Zaidie Zemisola while southern theater remains unchanged. Prisoners with iron clubs were captured east of Jarostan.
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Kurno
Souther
Jarostan
Serenistmo Capgra
Qiackensen
Parisian Sage Promises Quick Hair Restoration
A faded or lifeless head of hair can be renewed with Parisian Sage a delicately perfumed liquid that cools the scalp softens and thickens hair and claims to stop itching in a single application. Marketed as safe reliable and inexpensive it promises instant effect and lasting shine for the hair and scalp.
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retts-Haymaker Co
Omnibus continues through stalled taxes and jokes
Delegate Davisson mocks lobbyists as oxen with diamonds while the House advances revenue measures. A tax bill raises corporate taxes and direct taxes on property, with combined actions hinting at a possible early adjournment if Senate follows. otherwise three more days.
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Davissom
Harrison
Senate
House
Woman Arrested for Loitering Faces Court Tonight
A woman who gave the name Mrs. Etlack is out on a $13 bond awaiting appearance in police court at seven this evening before Mayor G. H. Gordon. She was arrested Tuesday night by an officer for loitering in the streets.
Zinn to Meet Farmers for Saturday Conference
County sericultural agent W D Zinn will spend tomorrow in the county court room to discuss farm problems with any who wish to see him. Saturday is Zinns conference day with farmers on general subjects from 2 to 3 pm. He will cover special topics including silos crop rotation stock and alfalfa with a lecture on the latter. He may announce Saturday mornings subject for May 23.
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W.D. Zinn
Mr Zinn
Forelock
Zinn
Zino
Embezzlement Charged in Parkersburg Case
Parkersburg May 1 D Eile Cox arrested and held for grand jury action on charges of embezzling 250 from one insurance company and 709 from another, which he represented here as local agent.
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Parkersburg
D_ Eile Cox
Baccalaureate Sermon Set for Light School Graduates
Shinnston May 21 The bacca laurette sermon to the graduating class of the Light school will be preached at the opera house at 10 30 o clock Sunday morning. Ellica pah Holley president of Broaddus Institute at Philippt Alt the churches of the city have given order.
Crushed to Death at Bolyard Sawmill
In a fatal accident at Jesom Bolyard's saw mill near BSW vrood on May 21, Biret Felton, 33, was instantly killed when his head was caught and crushed between a revolving pulley and belt driven by the mill. Felton was reportedly assisting with lumber for a large silo project on his family property.
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Vrood
Biret Felton
Weston Notable Andree Edmiston Visits City Friday
Prominent Weston resident Andree Edmiston visited the city on Friday to see William J. Nixon of Gipsy-2a in town, according to local notes.
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Andree Edmiston
Weston
Wrilliam J. Nixon
Warrants Dismissed Against Reed Couple in Prohibition Case
On state motion the warrants against Mr and Mrs Andrew Reed of Broadwater flats were dismissed in Magistrate We Starcher's court. They were arrested recently when a suitcase of whiskey was seized from their apartments amid a prohibition law probe.
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Theo
Andrew Reed
Broadwater Flats
Gier Elk
We Starcher
Marriage Licenses Listed Amid Currency Note
Marriage licenses issued to Serafin Rodriguez and Natarder Fernandez and to John Ola and Santo Pires are noted alongside a discussion of exchange rates. The article compares the value of the dollar in gold to English, German, and French currencies, indicating current rates.
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Serafin Rodriguez
Natarder Fernandez
John Ola
Santo Pires
England
Germany
France
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Gof Suildinz
ICE
Welch & Fullerton
Fourth ST
Bell
Montpelier Lumber Co
Claersbuerg
W. VA
Gell
Dandeoff
Qther
Farrell
Arbore Odeon Theatre
Methodist Episcopal Congregation
Autio
Poss Strosnider
Ours
William L Grayatt
Charles Town
Protestant Episcopal Church
Charles B. Mitchell
Christ Episcopal Church
Gratatt
Chistchurch
Italy
Rizhlet
Donohue & Johnson
the Style Store
Main Street
Agent Zinn
Colonial Heights
Glenn
B. Waters
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