Good overview of Wheeling Elks long history in Elkdom. 130 years!! Sad to say, it is down to 200+ members and a shadow of its former self. Much the way the rest of the elks are fading away into obscurity.
There is no doubt this lodge was improperly closed and the sponsor and DD exceeded their authority. If a Lodge officer did something like this he'd be expelled. Shouldn't the same happen to others..regardless of their stature in the organization?
Hopefully, this lodge will weather the grievous injury inflicted upon it. Renters will not cancel, others will move to support the lodge and members will step up to help. Let's hope so anyway.
Time to call Ghost Busters LOL
Now in all seriousness, I have been volunteering work time on a Boys detention center that was built in 1897 (Preston Castle, as it is known). Seeing ??? Like this has become common for myself. Is there a truth to the visions? Science doesn't have the answer as yet. Thanks for posting this Mike.