Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-11-24
GRAND LODGE ADJOURNS
AFTER DISPOSING OF CONSIDERABLE IMPOR-
TANT BUSINESS
And Choosing Officers For the Ensuing Year.
Martin Defeated By DOdd For Grand
Wardsn-Ths Days Pro-
cesdlngs.

Lodge of West Virginia Of the the In
dependent Order of Odd Fellows, which
/ closed last night, was the largest in
point OF attendance, and one of the most
interesting and most profitable in the
history of the Order in this State. The
delegates were representative body of
citizens, and their deliberations were
marked by wisdom and business pru
!dence. While nothing of great impor-
lance was done, few new measures OF
legislation enacted, the business tran
sacted was Of nature which cannot
fail to be productive Of good. The visi
tors were all faVorably impressed with
the city, and above all with Wheeling's
famed hospitality.
Yesterday mornings session was
called to order promptly at nine O'Clock,
by Grand Master Dayton, with all the
officers present. The first business
taken up was the report of the Commit
tee or Appeals. through its chairman,
Col Romeo II. Freer. This was the most
important committee report of the ses-
sion, as there were an unusually large
number of appeal cases, some OF them
Of great Importance, from the fact that
the disposition of the cases would estab-
lish a precedence for future action by
the Grand Lodge. The case which con-
sumed great deal Of time in debate,
was that of Julia E. Owens, of Hunt
ingtoD, against Marshall Lodge Of that
city, concerning sick benefits.
Another interesting matter at the
morning session was the report by the
Grand Secretary, of the reinstatement
of late Grand Treasurer Kelly, who had
lbeen expelled from the Grand Lodge
for his failure to place the funds in his
hands in the bank, in accordance with
mis- agreement, and the custom of such
officers. Treasurer Kelly had not been
however. ..The reinstatement Of Mr..
Kelly gave general satisfaction.
The Committee on Elections and Re-
turns brought in report, and several
new members were admitted. Grand
Herald George A. Flooding was granted
leave of absence for the remainder Of
the day on account of illness. The re-
mainder of the morning session was de-
voted TO the consideration of routine
business.
At 1870 o'clock the Grand Lodge was
again called to order. Several cases re-
ported by the Committee on Appeals
were taken up for consideration. The
Committee on Bylaws presented o re-
port approving the bylaws of the State
Assembly Daughters of Rebeckah. This
action was concurred 10. The Auditing
Committee reported that it had exam
ined the books of Grand Secretary E.
A. Billingslea, and found everything in
excellent shape. The Secretary was
commended for the care and accuracy
which he bestowed upon the books in
his charge.
Officers were chosen for the ensuing
year, as follows:
Grand Master, Septimus Hall, of New
Martnsvile.
Deputy Grand Master. John A. Book,
OF Pennington.
Grand Warden, s. L. Dodd, OF Mar
tinsburg.
Grand Secretary, E. A. Billingslea, Of
Fairmont.
Grand Treasurer, Henry Seamon, Of
Wheeling.
Grand Representative to Sovereign
Grand Lodge, Austin G. Dayton, Of
Philippi.
There being but one nomination for
each Office, there was no contest, except
for the position of Grand Warden, for
which there were thirteen aSpirants. The
contest for this honor was very inter-
esting, S. L. Dodd, OF Martins0urg fin
Ially being victorious. The first ballot
resulted as follows:
Woods, 10: Roach. 90; Martin, Sc;
Cox, II: HlehIe, 10; Shriver, 10; Cum
mings, II; Hoffman, 10: Kyle, 6; Dodd,
80; Uthman. /. Necessary TO a choice,
80.
On the second ballot Woods secured
10 votes; Roach 10; Martin 60; Cox 2;
Hiehle 9: Shriver 9; Cummings z; Hoff-
man 4: Dodd "a; Uthman l; Morris 2.
The contest was close between Dodd,
and Mr.. Martin of this city.
Tie third ballot resulted: Roach II;
Martin 5S; Cox s; Hoffman 5; Dodd Sc;
Miller1. On this ballot, Martin kept
his strength, bat the votes of the other
candidates were thrown to Dodd, and
he was chosen on the fourth ballot,
which resulted as follows:
Roach 70; Martin 50; Hehle Q; Hof-
man 3; DOdd %.
After the election OF officers, the
Secretary presented a report from d. +.
Putney, OF Winifred, turning over the
property Of the defunct lodge at that
place, aggregatlng in value about $500.
The Grand Master was granted leave OF
absence for the remainder Of the ses-
sion. and his chair was filed by the
Deputy Grand. The committee on
finance reported the expenses Of the
session to be S1,514.5O; expenses OF
Grand officers, S77.95; total, Sl.592.4 IS.
The estimated expenses for the next
session at Harper's Ferry, were s., 100.
The business of the body was not
cleared at the time of adjournment for
supper, and another session was held
last night, when the table was cleared
and the Grand officers installed, after
which the body adjourned.
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