Mr. G. Berardelli, formerly of Fairmont, but recently a new Follansbee resident, made a gift to the local Sons of Italy Lodge of two silk flags, one American and the other Italian. The flags cost $200. The Lodge meetings were held at the Moose Hall on the corner of Main and Broad streets where the flags were exhibited for the first time on Columbus day.  The flags continued to be carried with the Sons of Italy marching band that participated in many city celebrations.

• Follansbee Review, “Silk Flags to Sons of Italy Lodge,” October 13, 1916.