Wreck of a British Ship and Loss of 250 Lives
Reports recount the Lady Evelyn's loss off Siehard’s Rocks after leaving Hong Kong June 20 bound for San Francisco. Captain McClellan and a crew of 22 European sailors perished with Chinese laborers and passengers including Sutton and Major Poore, as the vessel split and capsized amid storms, with a rescue failed and survivors stripped to safety by island natives. The Liverpool Courier noted the ship’s catastrophic ruin and the tragedy’s scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Evelyn
McClellan
Hong Kong
San Francisco
Lily Evelyn
Sutton
Major Poore
Mel Mackay
McRae
Siehard’s Rocks
Aluoet
Meltie
Mr. Mackay
McRaenad Suni
Clit
Liverpool Courier
Severs Servenina
Daniel Sullivan
Detroit
Michigan
Sullivan
Christmas Charity and Local News Amid Winter Notices
The issue blends Christmas appeal for the poor with local notices about a hog kill, sausages, and community ads. It reports Mary Ellen Thomas murder trial results, a canal presidency slate, new magazine notes, and various advertisements while recalling charity and the season’s spirit.
Tragedy in Wheeling as Man Murdered on Sunday
Frantic neighbors report Mr. Alex Garden slain near Wheeling after a brutal assault on a Sunday. Witnesses recall a horse drawn wagon, loud cries, and a chase ending with Garden found amid blood and mangled remains. Local authorities investigate possible suspects and motives as fear spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex
Vandatiel
WEY
Ampany
Sind
Anl
Tay Orns
Cpa
Craig
Marriage notices from a late 19th century paper
A flood of nuptial notices lists weddings in Wisconsin, Virginia, and surrounding counties. Names include Rev Wri G Pegleston and Miss Many Evie, Mr Titans, and Miss Sebes Hi Rall Poca Reidge, with ceremonies at local churches and towns such as Harpers Ferry and Jefferson County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarpers Ferry
Iliesias
P Vader
al Gee
Menmerey
Lou Solty Cottery
Mr. Jou J Linn
Jefferson County
Mes Diehl
Vive Leute
Maia
Laeper
Henke
Aisina
Ascenaa
Miethus Marnie
Folipcon
Trust sale of deed of trust in Shepherdstown auction
A deed of trust sale is set for the sixth of January before Daniel Ratler at the Leonard Building in Shepherdstown. The auction includes the house and lot on German Street with 206 feet of frontage and personal property from the Shepherdstown area such as a mahogany sideboard, bureau, beds, tables, carpets, quilts, and chairs. Cash only at 2 PM, with credit terms stated and deed to follow after payment.
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Grayan
Graham
Dankney
Germantown
Fievess
Maryland
Westre
Sc.alsin
Vlin Park
Dartelys Ata
Mie
Damiel Ratler
Fermin
Shephentelows
Msg
Bey
Garth Ryy
Tsnail
David
Shepherdstown
Wileell
Finn
G.marper
Fiat
Monehautin
Robert Fe
Dassen
Rog
Shephenistown
Der
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Earth
Laiourer
Barner
Wintinvsrour
Grantham
Alsuming Couty
Berkeley
Senate
Potomac River
Williamsport
Cary
Wheeling Argus
Holland
House of Correction
Philadelphia
Zos Jon Traveller
Byba
O. Shoot Presbyterian
California
Gronaz W. Vox
Mary Ellen ‘Thomas
Freon
Sharpsburg
Washington County
Messrs
Brachorp Ant
Dougnass
Dave
Mouldey
Moyher
Henry Ward
Harper
Ofus
Toda
Herman
Tranal
Bridgeport
Harison County
Passel Aseustall Sturgnon
Robert V
United States
Supremie Chiat
Qivel Brerry
TEL
Iso
Berton
Uxcienenie
Eredtal
New York
Sreet Preaelong
Noo Disiriance
Hinth
Elise
Lesa Ander
Arune
Harper's
Mehidies
Harpers
Watton House
Peonktin Tanse iii Coohge
York
Carson
Nerry
Hivla
Arononiven
Atha
Yan ME
Savile
Asepurst
Isbiv
Tito
Walliams
Danis
Cae
Cineiatti
Prague
Wadawait & Waal
Ieee
Breatofa
Auelidey
Torday
Anil
pSh
Anita Cara
Ian
Duwer
Verkinss
Joe Brent
Eit
Eistob Wastover
Staan
Senne Pitig
Goa
Meas
Ures
United Sites
Lobbe
Sasee
Hetelewer
Marup
Abel
Wor Bros
Panini
Dee
Me Willis
Miro Wah
Zak iHiel
Pyilie
Lawlins
O. S. Pres
Lin Frente
Tisomirr
Tor Crista
Wali
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