Market Woes Hit Wheeling as Racket Tax Losses Rise
In Wheeling Dec 28 the city faces revenue losses from suspended horse racing and bookmaking. Discussions by the city council show abolishing machines would cost about 200000 annually, rising 80000 with losses to racing taxes. City officials plan talks in Charleston to seek state assistance on Wheeling Downs tax shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Thie
Robert J. Plummer
Russell Goodwin
Charleston
Wheeling Downs
Uiinkaby
Goodwht
Don Pieteich
New York Stocks Rally as Industrials Turn Positive
The New York stock market reversed earlier losses with steels and other major industrials leading a broad advance at the open and extending through the day. Highlights included gains for U S Steel Bethlehem and Youngstown Sheet and a boost for several other heavyweights as war news improved sentiment. Bond prices recovered part of prior declines with government and corporate issues trading actively.
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New York
Bears
Westinghouse
United Merchants & Manufacturers
American Power& Light
Pepsi-Cola
U.S. Steel
Bethlehem
Youngstown
OPA
General Morris
Disyster
Goodyear
General Electric
Texas Co
Elastic Stop Sut
Santa Fe
U.S
Pittsburgh Produce Prices and Grain Trade Report
Pittsburgh market brief lists crate prices and grades for produce and grains from New York to local yards. Items include Macoatesh, Gitaneiregy, Malandine, Kalandidos, and various crate grades with price figures and shipment notes.
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Pittsburch
Herkety
Saiensi Nome Teast
New York
Petaees Gitaneiregy
Malandine
Fdaba
Fiorlds Wies ‘Trigmans
Aacks Sfatne Kalandios
Tees—Gradt AA
Erode
Erbmeck
Ratta Ate
Fragmentary ad note hints at music store listing
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions oboes, December, a price, and a shop reference with numbers. The legible bits point to a local music store listing or classified item for sale, but essential details are missing making specifics uncertain.
Property Transfers Snapshot From Historic Registry
A garbled OCR list shows multiple property transfers between individuals and trustees across various blocks and towns. Names include Aratte Hyden, Ectyaen, Ruby O. Geit, Ruby G. Scott, Deqiugier, Anos Risce, Henry F. Wintenkaing, Anos Risce, Frank Ragasanreett, A. W. Cook, and others. The fragment mentions parcels, trustees, and adjacent street references with no coherent timeline.
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Aratte Hyden
Ectyaen
Adis
Thal
Stinne Bante
Aluaus
National Heak of Commerce
Ruby O. G2eit
Dug~ Nee Co
Ruby G. Scott
Tee
Mle Walker
Pisbadd
Willies Ywearetea
Tok Viea
Block & Chelpene
Staple
Smith
T. We Dewitt
Omens
Tucker
Morrissa
Anne Wyene
Mutiner
Henry F. Wintenkaing
Anos Risce
MecCarkip Av
Boul Charitseton
B. Melunkin
Ragasanreett
DeQiugier Ae. Cask
A. W. Cook
Bait Foster
Oeborme
Ba Deile Park
South Charis
Marriage Licenses Record List From An Odd Page
Unclear OCR reads several names and addresses for marriage licenses including Rick Ciale and Brenica Antta Thoenpkins, with addresses and other partners listed in fragmented form. The text shows multiple couples and locations, but many names are garbled.
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Rick Ciale
Ianse ‘Brenica Antta Thoenpkins
Anaierd Bt
Odet Ceri
Ciepdenin
Gesenere Breeten
Svendlie
Leno Denola
Thempeon
RFD
Charleston
Geraidine Mestoger
Koenemont
Pearl Francia Adkins
Tf Weles St
Mary Scposlsrett
Dry i
Winona Resident Mrs Bowles Dies at Home
Mrs Rebecca Bowles of Winona dies near her home, heart attack listed as cause. Surviving husband William, mother Martha Harel, four brothers Walter Mack John Pete Hattis, and four sisters including Kutler Gooch and Amanda Callowny. Body at Washington & Caleman mortuaries, Montgomery.
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Rebecca Bowles
Winona
Rebeces Inona
S Dewh
William Bowles
Martha Harel
Walter
Mack
John
Pete
Hattis
Kutler Gooch
Mary Hairston
Jave Hurt
Mes
Amanda Cale
Bond Averages Trend Of Staple Prices
Bond averages show staple prices holding steady with general price movements in a December report. Customs receipts reach 833,074 for the month while total expenditures top 6.7 million. Oak Will, Worn 2, and other items noted alongside injury reports and local obituaries in Laurel Creek and Parkersburg. Frances Dhirivan, 02, dies. four daughters survive, services set at Oak Memorial. Dr Charles M Moblitzell, 71, dies in Parkersburg after 27 years practicing dentistry in New York City.
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Dulis
Frances Dhirivan
Ol UW
Fall Hban
Dancin
Bart Chrize
Chaylan jSkauge
Ilia
Becktey Duncin
Oaks
Wil Bert Gun
Buaiare
Parkershure
Obituary notices and funeral services across multiple names
Obituaries and funeral notices list numerous individuals with service details. Names include Campbell Mia Verdlem, Raylal, Terrine Marie An, Peters, Koverth Lil Vrantlin, Shuster, Scholemat Abrett, Smarn Iverett, Wiseman Men, and Wise). Entries note churches, cemeteries, burial sites, and funeral homes such as Powellton, Mount Montgomery, and Muriel Mortuary. Dates span recent days with references to memorial services and interments at various local cemeteries.
Joseph Edward Phillips Dies in Fayetteville
Joseph Edward Phillips aged 49, a renowned printer and Fayetteville resident, died at his home. Survived by wife Rafaelie Phillips, four sons including George, Howard, and Charles, a daughter B. P. Hoover, brother George H. of Hinton, and sister Mrs. Katherine Hood of Fayetteville. Funeral services set for 3 PM at Fayetteville Methodist Church with burial in Fayetteville cemetery.
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Joseph Edward Phidinre
Hle-lang
Fayetteville
Ore
Rafaelie Pholins
George Brerkine Phillips
Howard ON
Charles
Methodist Church
Reva
Military Honors Given State Men
Three West Virginians serving in Europe have been honored for gallantry. Sgt. Leonard J. Smith of Need, Sgt. Ben M. Hiner of Durbin, and Sgt. Rupert Mallory have received the Silver Star. Smith earned the award for actions in Holland with a diverent unit, holding a sniper post to protect equipment. Hiner, a Sicily veteran, wears the Silver Star and Bronze Star for valor. Mallory, a former Fayetteville pastor, was awarded the Bronze Star for service July 210 to August 100 in the European campaign, aiding wounded and supervising front-line services.
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West
Smartir
Austin
Sat. Smith
Sau Divfantey
Feaver Anith
Breize Stir
Bader
Rupert Mallory
Redt
I Silat
Cant
Mallory
Fayetteville
Methorisy
Fayeneville
Hhis
BR. G. Matlury
Hil
Mrs Wilkerson Injured in Traffic Accident at MacCorkle Ave
Mrs Eveleth Witherean of 108 Bradford St is a St Francis hospital patient with injuries from a bicycle collision on a Wednesday near MacCorkle Ave. She suffered severe injuries to the back and limbs but X rays show no broken bones except a possible slight pelvis issue.
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Wilkerson
Eveleth Witherean
Bradford SL
St. Francis Hospital
MacCorkle Av
Bully
Woman Dies in Home Fire From Burn Injuries
A woman died Wednesday from burns sustained after her clothing ignited during a fire in her home. The report notes a man named James Johnson of Surewebiey died earlier at a Charleston hospital. A hospital discharge is mentioned, and references to Charles Town and a hotel named Thomas defersin appear as uncertain details in the damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Johnson
Surewebiey
Auction sale and notices from Charleston Virginia items
Fragmentary notices describe an auction sale to a group of Charles Town businesses for 41.60 dollars, a capital street meeting of a housing or savings association in Charleston, and notices from Robert Watt and others about withdrawals, legal actions, and employment. The text lists addresses, dates, and names in a jammed, partly garbled 19th or early 20th century West Virginia newspaper fragment.
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Charles Town
Acti
Absa
Capitol Street
Charlestay
Boldin
Watt
Accounta
Kerasha
Ekholins
Capital Street
Sinan
Virginia Bute
Robert Watt
Pany
Tyanuad Buddes
Biale
West
Pleasant work for women at Blaine Shoppe Charleston
Advertisements offer part time and full time positions for women including sales, maid service, and cashier roles. Listings seek attractive appearance, initiative, and references, with opportunities at The Blaine Shoppe and Sears Roebuck. Includes requirements and contact details in Charleston area.
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Bec Axions Union
Western
Blake
Hale Scot
LeMaster
Charleston
Finance Co
Cawthon
Sears Roepuck and Co
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Ais Forestane
Behany Corp
Goodrich
Wesene
Rage
Rand Am
Kebine
Eltine
Reynolds
Greyhound
Norbuck
Joniucaiantitie
Néerd Brand
Kennecott
Idewater
Chrysler
Foy Bonteamery Ward Watch
Norfolx & Western
Dertas Aircraft Nath Amt
Artation Dartiendos
Geens el. Clase
Hy bKeat
Oreenlef Brothers
Clarence
Benson
Unsketon National
Hank Huilding
Building & Loans Association
Dein
Vons Ag
Astro
Mit
James N. Bespairs
Iits Orkment Re
Mnath
Chanao
Tou Hey
Willan
Welen Street
D. W. Durst
Bering
Arthur
Todey
Coa
Her
Nalph
Fer
Jannoy
Muriel
Pate
Bedy
Bpting
Grater Cleadows Bepties
Nev
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Raylal
MrEthenney
Qrasey Meadows
Albertson
Hater
Bing
Marreet
Powelling
Montgomery
Powell
Rt Fon St Pilst
Clemons
Vowellton
Coleman
Mons
Cnarse
Terrine
Maarle
Elle
W. Perkins
Sesterfay
Beg
Rentek
Bean
Hutl
Tienick
Wallace & Wallage
Chabert
Ales
Mr. Dol
Maldaare
Stes Me Crane
BaFrank
Cohemony
Renirk
Foal
Albers Simmons
Ridd, Ore
Peter
Deas Conens
Mether
Frangelleal
John Bretterien
Sire
Torn Koverth
Lil Vrantlin
Wur
Cateh
Ce Oothee
Celhoun
Npn
Charles EC
Roberta
Eskew
Wwe
Shiner
Ps Te
Wilkinson
MUTA
Ke Ome
Schoolematt
Abrett Wile
Ant Gallaghes
Todsy
San
Zrhodcrutt
Caleshes
Hinksiey
Mappey
Mont= Somery im ghia
Smarn
Iverett
Bone
Clentphin
Surriv
Aton Davie
Amar Jamey
Nettie Smart
Mate
Mamie Sles
Clendenin
Tal Turiat
Koantr
Dhatner aaNet
Kincaid
Fire Mra
Martie Moody
Meekier
Mra
Pieda LaFwtae
San Francisco
Cathe
Mirv Miura Wiggannathany
Mry
Ula Coan
Seva Wentan Meter
Ariuz
Nis Lather
Stepefasher
Apd
Si A. P Biover
Kirle
Sme Brothe
Daves
Wiseman
Union
Wied
Derviers
Ingey
John’s Catrch
Ni O. RR
Burlace
Mussawit
Mieving
Ion Ban
Mienon
Niyan
Sil
Mattepark
M.S. Diath
J. Gentrr
Mynard
Saafie Tod bAspita
SL Renato Unte
Joseph Edward Phillips
Dio
McAdams
Monument Co
Helgiany Spt
Bernie Halstead
Mabel Halstead
Thomas C. Halstead
Chelyun
Am Armored
Dec. J
Halstead
Patton
Natsicad
New York City
Ernest E. Alesicad
Saipan
Herbert JH. Late Stead
South Pacific
Owen
Charleston Clearing House Association
Ana
AW. MN
Khuntletta
Peeally
Sendsien Pak Uitier
Linval Mutidues
Kanaghe
Vila
Fatale
Seth Dep
Jerember
Denvary
Stloce AL
Daniel A. Grubbs
Inc
Virginia
Grubes
Tholias
Attorner
Rial Paik
Paul Mr
Couch
SEA Re
Delly Atipmenta
Jean
Annshed Sundey
Thier Sfountain Mead
Atra Band
Ik Bom
Iowa
Lee Et Chiela'e Petter Fost
Xines Mo
Stealer Re
Howard
Mt Sed
Male
Cecmed
Tehaun & nUnicet
Htoo
Euaracter
W. Af. C. Reguletion
Memillion Motors
VHSRS
Lasorers
Atult
WC Memntaneny
Chapedtan Yimue Glee Adel ‘Autamumle
Hrenasica
Ausama- Wee Roy Am Pritchard Motor CO
West Virginia Brick Co
We. OU
Parner
Dickinson St
WLC
Rhodes-Walker
Chevrolet Co
Mauldin
Ron
Gravely Motor Plow & Sultivator
Vunbar
West Virginie
Tess
JTF
Ian Way
Bari
Pecome
United States Employment Service Office
Sp. m
Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Co
Charleston, West Virginia
Potomac Yard
Alexandria, Va
Iral Adrctleenen
Charlustown
Metallurgical Co
Alloy, W. Va
Qouping
Copticanta
G. S
Ali Kanawha
W. Va
Montgomery Us.es
W.M.C
Ssrae
Aintonna Turmuhed
Sya
Blarcony Daley Coy
Iaunitty Arnt
Saqull
Geniere
Thodes-Walker eCherzote, Co
South _Eharten Goon
Gnod
Ate
Perema
Boucheenetek
ANE
Sai
Nantes
Hovarkreper
Fanted
Weer
Gaines
Farmers Hardware
Tenny
Galperin
Oood . Its
Daniel Boonerata
Washington
City Colmifacial College Capital
Charleston School OF 1
Commercer
Stotts and Daingerfield
Phone Ag-4ss
Ar Acenaser Wal. Molt
Aéden Ox Looper, Bcs
Jorreticn
Pauley's Poultry Plant
Maderkte
Sone Genuine
Witrudi
Care Gazette
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