The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-26
PATRIOTIC DEMONSTRATION PRE-.
CEOES CORNERSTONE
LAYING.
Knights OF Pytnias, Marching 20 Msdi
son School, Form Largest Fraternal
Pageant Ever Seen Here

Proof that patriotism is not waning
IN Wheeling was evidenced on every
side yesterday afternoon as the
knights OF Pythias parade preceding
the cornerstone LAYING at Madison
school passed along the streets of the
city On route 10 the scene of the cere-
monies. In itself the parade was the
greatest fraternal demonstration that
has ever traversed the city streets.
nearly 1000 men being in line.
The sidewalks were lined with men.
women and children. eager to see the
marchers. and 10 hear the strains OF
music from four brass bands Al
though Sunday afternoon. when quiet
ness is supposed TO prevail. they for
got for the time the day, and applaud
I'd by handclapping and Chereing prac-
ucally every flag that passed The
greatest sight Of the parade was the
big flag of the City Bank OF Wheeling,
loaned Tor the occasion, being carried
by more than a score OF men and boys
IN charge Of James ). Gardner
AS this flag was carried through the
streets men reverently removed their
hats and cheered. Each separate di-
vision had flag OF its own. and these.
too. came in for their share OF the
applause.
Visiting Lodges Take Part.
The parade consisted OF represe sent
alive lodges from Ohio. PENNSYLVANIA
ana towns in our own state. Grand
lodge officers and subordinate lodge
oihcers were in line. In the automo-
bilcs that followed the marchers were
members OF the board OF education,
Mayor Kirk and representatives or
the Ladies' Auxiliary. At the Island
end or the suspension bridge. about a
! hundred school children OF Madison
school met the parade and marched
AZ the head of the column 20 the school
grounds kAHfh fhffr in
hands they made an impressive sight.
Captain +. b. Lisby. acted as chief
marshal Of the parade. His aides were.
George =. Kraft. Gus Hildebrand and
Louis Barton. The parade formed
along Chapline street above Sixteenth
street and was led by grand lodge Of
Ulcers including Col. Nunchull OF tho
ONO Uniform companies of the
Knights of Pythias. General Barlow
OF West Virginia. Col. MCGahan. of
PENNSYLVANIA and Col. Morris Nosso-
koii, assistant Quartermaster general
OF the Pennsylvania brigade
The parade was divided into seven
DIVISIONS he FIRST being the lodges OF
fennsy lNaula. the Second those of
ohio. the third the West virginia
lodges, the fourth comprised the subor-
ulndte lodges and the fifth the lodges
OF West Virginia. The sixth division
was composed OF the Wheeling lodges
and the seventh Of the automobiles
and number Of grand lodge officers.
Grand Lodge Officers
Grand lodge Officers, who are named
above. led the parade and represented
the Pythian sisters. They were fol
lowed by the Greater Wheeling band
Next In line was the uniformed rank
with Altoona lodge No 26 leading
Following Altoona lodge came Can
mons burg No, 60; Washington lodge
No. ~, Pittsburgh lodges Nos So and
-. New Philadelphia lodge No. lI6.
Pan Handle lodge No. 81 of Uhrichs-
Z vile. Ohio. The West Virginia Eeui-
mcnt and COuer De Leon company No.
/ l, Of Wheeling. Summers band fol
/ lowed
Next IN line were the companics
/ from Benwood and McMechen and
/ they were accompanied by Rauch's
band. Battery 4. OF the Uniform Rank
was next and carried a large Amer
can flag
After Battery A. there came about
1--WE hundred members OF various
/ lodges throughout West Virginia. Ohio
( and Pennsylvania. members of the sub.
I ordlnate lodges. They were accom-
! panied by the X. OF i. and which led
/ The delegation from Follansbee. Wells.
burg and WIcrfon. Next M line were
members OF the Sturgeon. Pa lodge
and then Noundsyillc. HazIewood. Pa
. lodge No 1876 also had Il number OF del.
cgates and were followed hv the War
wood band. Baltimore lodge No az
/ Nheelinc came next and was followed
/ by a delegation Of Dulin lodge No. 129
of New MarfiusyiIlc Black Prince
lodge with $50 members were next in
Inc and was followed by Mystic lodge
No. % az Elm Grove. Ohio Valley lodge
No ~ was next while Wheeling lodge
I No 1lf. followed with about 200 men
IN line. Thirty one automobiles con
cluded the parade.