Wheeling Club Notes Evolving Lodges and Cemeteries
In Wheeling discussions, Owen Harrison recalls the Order of Ellis lothis city origins. New York's decline as a center while New Jersey lodges rise. Cemeteries near cities draw criticism for limiting ground, with City Cemetery on the Peninsula seen as a misplaced choice hindering future growth. Local officials debate tree planting, city planning, and cemetery placement, while shop talk covers books, printers, and a lawyer’s consultation offer.
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Urdar
New York
Rome
New Jersey
Allen
Meyers
Semast Haclway Matters Geverstof Return to Work
Old electric street railway workers return to service on the Beawood to Waston line as operations resume. New rolling stock ordered, lay rails on the double track to Wood nearly finished. Local workers and managers reassigned, with several residents visiting or returning from trips.
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Electric Street Railway
Wheeling Modern Dwellings Exemplify Architectural Taste
The article highlights substantial, stone fronted residences on Twelfth Street opposite the Baptist Church by W. H. Prank. It notes architectural beauty across Wheeling's recent builds, with ornate trim, mansard roof, and handsome interior finishes. The designs are praised as models for their intended purpose.
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Wheeling
W. H. Prank
Twelfth Street
Local notes and city gossip in the Island and beyond
Miss Clara Zanesill and others visit from Parkersburg to the Island. Dorsey and Lang guests arrive in the city while several residents, including barbers and merchants, fall ill or plan ventures. Fire escape incident leads to arrests. Parsons Studio announces reopening plans under H. B. Witts. Political updates cover Miller’s reappointment as Commissioner of Internal Revenue and City Water Board officer nominations.
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McLure
Parkersburg
D. A. Dorsey
Moundeville
Henry Relaeke
Wao, Steinbicker
South Jacob Street
Burris Darney
Windsor
Hathany
Geo. Edwards
Marion
Ind
George Israel
W. BR. Warren
Bethany
McLere
A.B Lopia
Beaver Parls
J. A. Hendarson
Belmont County
Tbe McLure
Kate Lang
Kansas City
Jos
Miller
Internal Revenue
Town Smong
City Water Board
John A. White
M. H. McNabb
Charles Schultze
Hi. B. Drabelle
Amusements preview and housing tragedy on page stage
The piece based on an Irish Hallowe en legend centers on a maiden who sees her future husband’s face in the well near Killarney Lakes. A mortgage, missing money, and a staged rescue drive the plot with Irish scenery praised. The Homestead houses Thompson’s Beaman show next Monday evening to larger audiences and renewed audience interest persists amid a season of varied entertainments.
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Killarney
Jobo Kelly
Kelly
Carmody
Tad
Larry
Ireland
Faries
Beaman Thompson
Suits for damages brought against city and railway company
Yesterday four suits were filed in the Circuit Court against the city of Wheeling and the Wheeling Bridge and Terminal Railway Company. Aggregate claims total $20,000, with $5,000 sought by each plaintiff: Patrick Weir John Wilkie Philip Hillenbrand and Patrick Campbell. The suits allege damage from street grade changes near Caldwell's Run due to railway construction. One additional claim by Joseph Weidmann was dropped after settlement with the railway.
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Coniff
Circuit Court
Wheeling
Patrick Weir
John Wilkie
Philip Hillenbrand
Patrick Campbell
Caldwell
Wheeling Bridge and Terminal Railway Company
Pany
Caldwell's Run
Woeldmann
Court Motions and Demurrers in Judge Campbell's Court
Yesterday in Campbell's court motions and demurrers were disposed of in cases including Kirwan & Tyler v Nall City Lantern Co and Fitzpatrick admin v Citizens Railroad. John Garter v Manley was continued to next Saturday. J B Handlan admitted to the bar. The C W L Club hosted a reception for Hon Paul Losere of New York with Martin Hayden and others attending.
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John R. Manley
J. B. Handlan
Butts, Britt & Watson
H. C. Hunter
W. B. Club
C. W. L. Club
Paul Losere
New York
Martin Hayden
Coal Conference in Ohio Fails to Agree on May Wages
The Conference of miners and operators in Ohio adjourned at 6:30 PM without an agreement on next May 1 wage rates. Operators demand current rates and district wage settlements while miners insist on unified action. A strike looms unless further talks occur.
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New York
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Deserted lover returns for wedding after father's death
A man who left a betrothed lady years ago returns after his father’s death. He had become a prosperous northwest business man and remained unmarried until discovering the girl remained a maiden. He persuades her to forgive his desertion and marry him as their wedding nears.
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