Personal notes of Wheeling social life in 1912
A collection of personal mentions from Wheeling newspapers detailing visits and health updates. The items include East Liverpool and Martins Ferry connections, a funeral in Holton Kansas, social gatherings at Westminster Church, engagements and marriages such as Mary Frlici's engagement to Samuel Garfield Stewart, and local illnesses including scarlet fever and pneumonia affecting Squire James Archer and Mrs Archer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tda
K. Hoyle
eCoy
Miss Mid
Wheeling
eDonald
Mannington
W. Va
Iis
Mes Doald
Stanton Boyle
Kerr
McGowan Bres
Ave
Watson
R. W. Smilie
Gad
W. A. Barnhouse
Wailington
Holton
Kansas
Dseter
G. Hamm
Robt. Burns
Sharon
Geo. H. Cothard
Mary Frlici
Samuel Garfield Stewart
Ross Street
Eugene Bowman
Hill Avenue
Pratik’ Floto
North Seventh Street
W. J. Mays
Tiltonville Pottery
Liverpool
Mays
J. Addison White
F L
Finley
Roy Anderson
Tiltonville
Charles Aiken
Martins Ferry
R. Anderson
United States Army
Oklahoma
Martin Lintz
Rochester
New York
Lintz
Jane Watelton
Young Ladies’ Missionary Society of the Westminister Church
Jessie Erwin
Matlack
Masel
Miss Erwin
Com
Archer
Florida
Lowe
Thackery’s Dental Horror Tales Highlight Chair Fear
In many stories he portrays the dentist’s chair as a scene of terror. The recurring theme centers on the pain and dread associated with dental work, reflecting a broader anxiety about dental care.
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Thackery
Navy plan argues for more battleships over cruisers
Secretary Meyer outlines a naval program stressing battleship strength to ensure safety in world power relations. He calls for rapid replacement of old ships, supports battle cruisers only if they complement battleship force, and urges expansion of aviation while preserving a ready reserve and eight hour shipyard work limits.
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Heer
Meyer
United States
Navy Department
Naval General Board
Japan
France
Het
Pacific
Panama Canal
General Board
Attorney General Pauses Hogan Case for January Grand Jury
The attorney general said the Corrupt Practices probe by the state may be postponed if prosecutors cannot be present, with nine more indictments anticipated and about a dozen witnesses summoned before the grand jury this afternoon.
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Paisley
Hogan
Foley Kidney Pills Backed By Satisfied User In Illinois
A Streator Illinois man, John McMasters, endorses Foley Kidney Pills for toning and strengthening kidneys and regulating bladder function. He reports feeling better and stronger than in years, as Beall and Stele advertise the product.
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Foley
John McMasters
Streator
Ill
Beall & Stele
Adv
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for Croupy Coughs
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as the quickest relief for dangerous croupy coughs and wheezy colds in children. It promises almost instant relief, soothing effects, and healing, noting it contains no opiates. Beal and Steele, Ady.
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Foley
Beal & Steele, Ady
Famous Stage Beauties Endorse Rucklen Salve Ad
An old advertisement touts Rucklen's Amica Salve as a facial remedy and cure for various skin eruptions. It claims benefits for ke zoma or salt rheum and also promotes healing of chapped hands, chilblains, bursts, cuts, and bruises. The Heal & Steele Drug Co advertises a 25 cent price.
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Rucklen
Heal & Steele
Drug Co
Advt
Court Dismissals and Orders in City of Steubenville Cases
In Moor cases, injunctions and verdicts appear. McFadden versus Steubenville grants perpetual injunction against easing the opera license. Ella Hamilton versus City of Steubenville dismissed. Loretta Maloney versus Henry Maloney dismissed. Alexander versus Bowman dismissed. Also note Commercial National Bank versus J M McClare mortgage validity, Toledo Film Company versus W J Curn for 77.50, and various dismissals including Zahni wr sale confirmation.
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H. IL McFadden
Steubenville
Lily Stewart
Visage
Toronto
Joseph Marcine
Commercial National Bank
J. M. McClare
Death of Mrs John Rodgers Former Steubenville Resident
Mrs. John Rodgers a former Steubenville resident died Wednesday at 2 15 AM in Cleveland after pneumonia. Her age was about 39. Widow of John Rodgers who died January 18 1912. Survived by sons George Lorain John Waynesboro VA Raymond Steubenville. daughter Jennie Warnock Cleveland. brother Andrew McWhinnie Coshocton. Member Third Presbyterian Church. Remains to be brought to Steubenville and to her son Raymond’s home at 220 South Fifth Street.
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John Rodgers
Steubenville
Jennie Warnock
Cleveland
Raymond
Andrew McWhinnie
Coshocton
Mrs Charles Duff Dies At Martin's Ferry At 3 A M
Mrs Charles Duff aged forty eight died at her home in Martin's Ferry Sunday morning from heart trouble after a brief illness. She was formerly Miss Catherine Aiken, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joshua Aiken of Tiltonsville. Survived by husband an engineer at Wheeling Terminal railroad and two children Howard and Margaret at home.
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Charles Duff
Martin's Ferry
Duff
Catherine Aiken
Joshua Aiken
Tiltonsviile
Wheeling Terminal Railroad
Howard
Margaret
Mrs Ledyard Dies In Philadelphia After Suffering
Mrs E D A telegram announced Mrs Alethea Ledyard widow of Rev Dr E D Ledyard former pastor of Second Presbyterian Steubenville died peacefully at home in Philadelphia on December 8 1912. Surviving daughter Aletha wife of Rev Alexander Sharpe Columbus Indiana two grandchildren two East sisters funeral in Philadelphia Tuesday with Germantown cemetery interment. Clarence Arlee infant son of Thomas and Sarah Durbin Simpson died December 7 at South Sixth Street aged 1 1/2 years.
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E. D
R. G. Richards
Alethea Ledyard
E. D. Ledyard
Second Presbyterian Church of
Aletha
Alex. Sharpe
Columbus
Indiana
Philadelphia
Germantown
Clarence Arlee
Thomas
Sarah Durbin Simpson
South Sixth Street
Death of Smithfield's Richard Purviance, 80, noted scholar
Richard Purviance, a longtime Smithfield resident and birthright Quaker, died November 28, 1912 at age 80. He was a respected Sunday school teacher in the Methodist Episcopal Church, a devoted husband and father, and known for his brilliant intellect and interest in recent scientific developments. His wife survives him.
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Smithfield
Richard Purviance
Quaker Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
Court hears testimony in Warrenton case involving Giles
Witnesses describe money missing and entangling relationships. Delocie and Giles faced charges with interment and fraternity links cited. The case centers on alleged theft of 885 dollars and a 32275 value item, with Delocie and De Locke connected to prior incidents. Proba5 Thursday services set for court appearance.
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Giles
Delocie
Rimand Delocke
Deéeloche
Death of Wellsville businessman Wells at 65
Az Ke a RE Wells a longtime dry goods merchant and real estate owner in Wellsville died after several weeks illness from an abscess. He was 65, born in Wellsville, survived by wife Beulah and children Edwin Hugh Lewis and Wallace, plus six siblings. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Az Kea RE Wells
Orlark
Ie Welle
Wellsville
Alexander Wels
Welteville
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Beulah
Edwin
Hugh
Lewis
Wallace
Lisbon
Homer
Area Cal
Mattie
Charleroi
Pittsburg
Tin Taylor
Helen Arnold
Ells
Reading Igens
Wellsdeath
Obituary: Mrs Anna Richards Passes at 71 in Steubenville
Mrs Anna Richards aged 71 died at her daughter’s home 148 South Third street on Tuesday at 5 35 p m after three weeks of illness from a stroke of paralysis She was born in Wales maiden name Williams widow of William Richards survived by children Mrs John Hughes East Liverpool Mrs Bert Pflug Sault Ste Marie Mrs John Dunn Stewart Charles and Councilman Edward Richards Steubenville a sister Mrs Lizzie Giles East Liverpool and a brother Richard Williams Steubenville She was a member of the First M E Church and highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends.
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Anna Richards
John Dnon
South Third Street
Wales
Williams
William Richards
Richards
John Hughes
East Liverpool
Bert Pflug
Sault Ste. Marie
John Dunn
Stewart
Charles
Edward Richards
Steubenville
Lizzie Giles
Richard Williams
M. EB. Church
Dillonvale High School Orchestral and Debate Program
The Dillonvale Reading class presents a multi activity showcase featuring Mable Sherwood piano solo and Inez Reroya recitation. Performances include an orchestra vocal quartet with Vera Mercer Ethel Anderson Cecile Neely and Lillie Taylor plus impromptu and essay classes. Debate unit pits affirmative Mr H D Lewis and negative Mr Ht Roe and Mr L C Brunswick on the constitutional question: That the natural resources of the United States should be owned by the government.
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Dillonvale
Vrandin Literary. Society
Mable Sherwood
Lawrence Roe
Mable
Sherwood
Helen Roadway
Inez Reroya
Annie Barkhurst
Harold Parlett
Wayland Stockdale
Vera Mercer
Ethel Anderson
Cecile Neely
Lillie Taylor
Townsend Leeety
Zana Mercer
Raymond Stockdale
Chejstovsky
Grace Hotchkins
Susie Loppy
LeMoyne Mercere
Helen’ Roadway
Susie Leroy
H. D. Lewis
J. Thompson
Ht. T. Roe
L. C. Brunswick
United States
Washington county and Wits lead in international prizes
Washington County, aided by Stark and Wits, again takes the front in the international competition securing major prizes. The trio dominates events, showcasing strong performances and regional talent.
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Washington County
Stark & Wits
Black Polled cattle win premiums at county fair
Fat Stock show notes a Black Polled cattle by Jest closed winning six premiums on four head, plus a special premium for an 4.8 load lot. Henderson of Wickesy and Sm. Mrimner of Burgetestaway also scored, with Dorset sheep and several premium awards in the slaughter event. Final value recorded as $22,501 40. St Clair.
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Canton Township
Ane Anens
Ngue Dhew
Henderson
Wickesy
Mrimner
St Clair
Dr Cooper Eye Ear Nose and Throat Window
Dr Cooper offers glasses fitted and furnished at 9 to 12 a.m. and 2 to 4:50 p.m. on Monday Wednesday and Saturday with evenings at 7 and Sunday 9 to 10 a.m. Both phones available for appointments on North Fourth Street.
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North Fourth Street
Attacked Rival McDonald Engineers Held for Court
Henry Deloche and John Giles, McDonald men, were held for court after Harry Rowe testified they assaulted and robbed him on Lincoln avenue December 2. Rowe, the sole witness, said Deloche struck him several times as Giles joined the scuffle. the men dragged him to the pavement and restrained him.
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Henry Deloche
John Giles
McDonald
Harry Rowe
Lincoln Avenue
Rowe
Deloche
Giles
Civil War Veteran James Itesee 74 Dies at Warrenton Home
James Itesee 74, veteran of the Civil War and member of Company B First West Virginia Infantry, died Tuesday at his Warrenton home after a lingering illness. His passing came as a shock to many friends on both sides of the river, who recalled his tales of war days. He was once held prisoner in a southern camp for almost a year.
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Sley
James Itesee
First West
Viteginia Infantry
Warrenton
Friente
Bookman's Home Remedy praised in Steubenville endorsements
Advertisements cite Bookman's Home Remedy as universally useful and available at local drug stores or via the 442 Market and Fifth Street office. Letters from Mrs Ida Manley and Harry E Swan praise relief from rheumatism and eye strain after ten days treatment, with notarized verification dated 1912.
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Market and
Fifth Street
A. M. Bookman
North Third St
Stetbenville
O. A
Ida Manley
Bookman
DA Manley
W. S. McCauslen
Steubenville
M. Bookman
Harry E. Swan
Stephenville
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COUR
DR. Cooper
Burrows
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Hassocks
Ial
China
Morris
Fai
May
Finel
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