Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-19
GRAND LODGE ADJOURNED.
Officers Elected Yesterday by Both
State Bodies.

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State Bodies.
WERE VERY FEW CANDIDATES-IN-
STALLATION OF OFFICERS-RE-
BEkAIIS ADJOURNED IN THE AT
TERNOON, BUT ODD FELLOWS
HELD A NIGHT SESSION-RESO-
LUTIONS OF THANKS ADOPTED.
! The Grand Lodge I. o. o. F. and
State Assembly of the Rebekahs ad-
! journed yesterday, the former body
finding it necessary to hold a night
session in order to complete its bust
| ness. The Grand Lodge representa-
tives assembled promptly and one of
the first items of business was the cleo
ton of officers, the chief interest GEN.
tering in the fight for Grand Warden.
e. A. Billingslea was unanimously re-
elected secretary, compliment richly
! merited. His election was pleasing to
newspaper reporters, who appreciate
his courteous treatment. Henry Sea-
mon, of Moundsville, was also honored
by reelection as treasurer. The best
evidence of the trust imposed in him
by the order in this State is the fact
that he has been treasurer of the
Grand Encampment for twentyseven
years, and of the Grand Lodge for
twenty years. Following was the re-
suit of the election Of officers:
Grand Master-W. E. Ruttencutter,
of Fairmont.
Deputy Grand Master-W. R. Cum
mings, of East Bank.
Grand Warden-J. D. Timms, of
Parkersburg.
Grand Secretary-E. A. Billingslea,
of Fairmont.
Grand Treasurer-Henry Seamon, Of
Moundsville.
Representatives to Grand Lodge
Full term, Geo. C. Sturgiss, of Morgan
town; unexpired term, S. L. Dodd, of
Grafton.
In the afternoon the newly elected |
officers were installed and most of the |
time was given up to consideration Of !
committee reports, ne. essitating a |
night session.
Past Grand H. Jay Valentine, Of |
Parsons, offered the GLOWING resolu- |
lions, which were unanimously adopt |
ed:
Whereas, The Grand Lodge has been |
royalty entertained by the brethren
and sisters of the Wheeling lodges and |
the citizens of the city of Wheeling
in general by the most elegant recep- |
ton and by the most chivalrous cour- |
tesy and attention on their part, there
fore, be it
Resolved, That the thanks of this
Grand Lodge be and are hereby ten
dered to the brethren and sisters of the
city of Wheeling, assuring them one
and all that their kindness is not only
appreciated but will never be forgot
ten; and be it further
Resolved, That this Grand Lodge
take cognizance of and return thanks
to the officials of the following rail-
road companies who have so gener- |
orsly and courteously extended to the
delegates attending this session of the /
Grand Lodge reduced rates of fare over
their respective roads, to wit: Balti |
more and Ohio, the Chesapeake and |
Ohio, the West Virginia Central and /
Pittsburg, the West Virginia and Pitts |
burg, the Ohio River railroad, the Nor /
folk and Western railroad and the !
Kanawha and Michigan railroad.
The Rebekahs were also in session
all day and considerable routine bust
ness was transacted. The election Of
officers resulted as follows, namely:
President-Mrs. ]. G.. Corners, of
Wheeling.
Vice President-Mrs. D. w. Doll, of
Grafton.
sacretary-Mrs. Hattie Roney, of
Golfers.
Treasurer-Mrs. Ella Chapman, of
Hartford City.
Warden-Mrs. L. A. Miller, of Nor
gantown.
The visiting representatives to both
bodies will depart for their homes to-
day, many having departed on the late
trains last night.
Fresh fish and oysters received daily
at new Fish and Oyster Depot, No. %
Twenty-second street. Baltimore oys-
tiers, 25c per quart. ). FARMER.
q GEN PIECE.
The fine Painting Of Queen Louise in
FIoreatine Frame will be sold this after
neon AT auction.