Clarkstburg Board of Trade 1st Birthday Banquet Held
The Clarkstburg Board of Trade celebrated its first birthday with a dinner at the Waldo hotel attended by about 100 leading business men and manufacturers. Speakers including Secretary Charles E. Lamberd and Johnas Ruhl addressed topics on local mercantile, banking, and manufacturing interests, praising growth and urging unity and improvements in roads and water infrastructure. The event featured a full menu, live music from Prof. Crow's orchestra, and a benediction from Mayor Lafayette Crile, with strong public endorsement of municipal leadership.
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Waldo Hotel
Clarksture Board of Trade
Crow
James FP. Plummer
John W. Davis
Charles E. Lamberd
Board of Trade
Tor Banks
Clarksburg
Lamberd
Johnas Ruhl
George L. Duncan
Vitainia Saline Bank
Klesing
Grascollt Chemical Company
Crile
Davis
Lafayette
Augustine Smith
Frank Minnis
Samuel R
Bentley
Gia
Live A. Sintthi
Col
Thomas B. Seety
Mr. Cappet
William I Gesterie
W. H., Cole
BF. Robinson
Simie Nubaum
William Adler
Homer W
Chautauqua To Be Formed In Town
Community plans to establish a Chautauqua program outdoors on the old fair grounds lasting ten days with lectures concerts and entertainment. Dr Earl Holtz of Pittsburgh aids local educators in organizing the permanent institution expected to draw thousands and feature farmer youth and West Virginia day among special events.
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Elvan
West Virginia
Earl D. Holtz
Pitsburg
W. Ogden
Duncan
Martin
Holtz
United States
Odd Fellows to Elect President and Adjust Meeting Date
The Harrison County Odd Fellows Association called a meeting for Friday June 7 to fill the presidency vacant by the death of Frank H Rhodes and to move the annual meeting from July 12 to August 1 due to fair grounds mowing season and preparations.
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Ia Fitro
Harrison County Odd Fellows Association
Frank H. Rhodes
Citizens Meeting in Court House
Public meeting at the court house this evening at 8 o clock invites enterprising men and women to discuss securing a chautauqua for Clarksburg. Dr Earl D Holtz of Pittshore representing Interstate Chautauqua Alliance will speak on benefits and organization plan for a successful chautauqua.
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Court House
Christian Endeavor Meeting At Baptist Church
The Christian Endeavor group will meet Thursday at 8 o'clock instead of Friday. The consecration topic is How to Recognize the Presence of Christ. Miss Jennie Dae Green leads. all Endeavors are asked to study the topic and attend. An offering will be taken for Brother Wheeler Boggess's work. Visitors invited.
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Christian Endeavor of the Baptist Church
Christ
Jennie Dae Green
Wheeler Boggess
Streetcar Schedule Goes Into Effect City Wide
The new street car schedule took effect Wednesday morning. The Broad Oaks line now runs to Telegraph Square while Wilconburg and Tinplste operate along Pike Street and Adameston and Grassell run toward and down Main.
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Broad Oaks
Telegram Square
Pike Street
Dows Main
Lockewood administrator named for Rhodes estate
George K. Lockwood has qualified as administrator of the personal estate of Frank H. Rhodes, deceased, with $40,000 bond and Joseph Rhodes as surety. Appraisers A. F. Walker J. M. Swarts and James H. Mines appointed. George A. Lewis and A. L. Lewis as surety on another estate bond of $600 with Samuel Lewis G. M. Flair as appraisers. Ray G. Foutty qualified as guardian of Edison F. Smith and bond of $860 with W. S. Swiger Sr. as surety.
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George K. Lockwood
Frank H. Rhodes
Josephee Rhodes
A. F. Warker
J. M. Swarts
James H. Mines
George A. Lewis
A. L. Lewis
Percy B. Queen
Samuel Lewis
G. M. Flair
Ray G Foutty
Edison F. Smith
1. O. Smith
Swiger Sr Surety
Gas firm drills at Wittonburg near Baswells as locations rise
Reserve Gas has established multiple sites at Wittonburg near Baswells. Huttee Gas has recently begun drilling at nearby locations and AFMing will start there once ready.
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The
Reserve Gas Company
Imade
Wittonburg
Baswells
Huttee Gas Company
Afming
Woodmen of the World to Meet and add members
The Woodmen of the World will meet to discuss organizing activities and likely recruit new members, with plans for continued membership drives and community involvement.
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Woodmen of the World
Tombeht
Toto
Funeral crowds greet Roosevelt en route to Canton
President Roosevelt traveled to Canton amid extraordinary security measures as crowds gathered in Youngstown and nearby towns. The McKinley funeral atmosphere prompted canalled streets, police cordons, and widespread readiness. Rumors of Czolgose’s presence prompted precautions, with three arrests reported as the train advanced toward Ohio.
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A Velt
Fairbanks
Ernor Harris
Motion
Atata
McKinley
Canton
Amsoclite Justice Day
McKinley Reedence
Michael Csoignes
Czolgone
Roosevelt
Formoon
Qu. Gianapolis
Youngstown
Fiwood City
Castle Junction
Becer
Tare Root
Garfield
Wile
General strike ordered among Louisville Nashville machinists
A general strike of machinists on the Louisville Nashville railroad was ordered to begin at 9 am after an 8 am start, with union recognition and fixed wage scales demanded. Blacksmiths boiler-makers and other skilled workers may join if needed, while saloon keepers face tax and legal action in Charleston on June 2 over license payments.
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Associated Prous
Louisville
Nashville
Buckale
Waldo Hotel Receives Fourth Year Under Gazley Guidance
Yesterday marked the Waldo hotel management's third anniversary as R. J. Gazley enters his fourth year. The article credits Gazley with rapid patronage growth and high hotel service standards, calling the Waldo the most popular hotel in West Virginia and praising his capable leadership and courteous management.
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R. J. Gazley
Waldo Hotel
Gazley
Waldo
West Virginia
Garley
New Liquor Rate Face Hearing in Kanawha County
Charleston May 29 Kanawha county liquor men resist immediate effect of the new rate while others plan to pay the extra tax. Most expect opposition to fade by June 2 the hearing date, though one petitioner may pursue a test case.
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Charleston
Kanawha County
Roosevelt Trip Diverted For Mrs Stchinler Funeral
President Roosevelt and party traveled west to Cumberland and Canton for Mrs Stchinler's funeral, avoiding the route previously reported. The trip altered after learning of the wound's status, with emphasis on the funeral arrangements in Canton.
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Roosevelt
Cumberland
Piieshurs
Canton
Pastor Installed at Gratton Presbyterian Church
Rev. A. F. McClelland was installed as pastor of the Gratton Presbyterian Church today. Dr. and Mrs. William M. Hudson attended the ceremony from this city.
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A. F. McClelland
Gratton Presbyter- Tay
Wiliam M. Hudson
Christian Church Reports Big Growth and New Building
Central Christian church led by minister W M Long announces a year of splendid growth with membership up over one hundred percent. Five new members baptized last month, two added Sunday night, including three heads of families. A new building foundation is underway, Bow building of Zanesville pressed brick with stone trim will be fully equipped and modern. Architect is Mr Gladden. Gladden and Alexander to construct. Corner stove to be laid by Masonic fraternity in June. Plans available for viewing.
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W M. Long
Central Christian Church
Zanesville
Gladden
Messrs
Alexander
Memorial Services Planned at Several Places
Decoration Day will be observed at several locations to comply with observance tomorrow. Elab orate programs are planned at Shinneton with ordinary exercises, and at Quiet Dell there will be church ceremonies. Good Hope expects a large crowd for the day’s ceremonies.
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Clarksburg
Shinneton
Dell
Quist Deli
Correction on Charley Hickman confinement report
Not the well known architect Charles L. Hickman. The rumor misstates his confinement on Tuesday and concerns Mohima Injury.
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Charley Hickman
Charles L. Hickman
Archiiet
Mohima
Chicago briefing notes on land grant authority request
Fragmentary Chicago report from May 29 notes a leader VORLIVA overterowx and an Associated Press brief. Mentions representatives and landowner authority over property, with unclear details on who or what is granted. Contains garbled names and incomplete phrases.
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Dougres Ressian Caviar
Martini
la Windsor
Toulouse
Parisienne
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Ziesing
Benjamin Brown Stout
Haymond Maxwell
Pralaca
Homer W. Williams
Mr. Williams
Scot Willis
Scott Willis
Horn Cralver
Alexander Duff
West Pike Street
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Moltz
Pittsburg
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Rhodes Estate
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MeClnnon
McKinkey
Covlsville
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Barrivon County
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Chicago
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