Wheeling Theatre Scene Details Hats and Performances
The Wheeling program notes show women removing hats at performances to ease crowding and comfort, while praise for actors and reception to productions like The Ammonions and Kart of Tweenways run through the season. Manager remarks and upcoming attractions mark a bustling cultural period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Relee Tyver
Vals
Kansas City
Hranna Wihem
Ben Gad
Uhie Paraeragh
Thimtre-Guine
Rum Wien
Sverige
Wade
Thistiave Kyiunas
Collanes
Amonions
Mr. Pinero
Tammer Stoddard
Toll Gates Controversy Sparks County Court Case
A challenge to the county's right to levy tolls on public roads led to a jail warrant and an assault claim. Mrs. Jefferson faces a bar ratry case as Frank Wiles tests toll enforcement and Judge Gillespy weighs the legality of gate fees and county authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Erec
Shirldan Moore
Frank Wile
Wilsin
Moore
Nellie White
Gillesny
Elizabeth Jefprson
Abeliver
Frank
Justine Petwas
Jeffsraan
Poe
Local Bellaire News Roundup From Bellaire Era
Bellaire notes recount a flood of community items including Mrs. Minsie Marsh leaving teaching duties for health, beggars in Kentucky, musical and minstrel acts, and a grand K of P anniversary parade. Church services across several congregations are listed with times and events. Also noted are civic items like property sales, a new corner purchase by Col. J.T. Mercer, and plans for a grand ball at the Form Rink with a parade if weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Hotel
Saaro K. A. Kolswy
Jacoveburg
D. H. Burnett
Benkishire
M. Laah
New York
FA. Mitchell
Chelanath
Ty le Deer
Mt. Plwamants
Jota
Wuawe
Charleston
Minsie Marsh
Bellaire
Mirinn
Loi
Eve
Mott
Vernon
Chin
Rev. Williams
Chris
Murray
Wallace
Kentocky
Pompeny
Johnany
Pittsburg
Reval Arcamam
Pest
Thercher
Carroll John- He
Wrather
Pete Sreeras
Mre
Jesey
K. of Peres Tae
Sattenville
oGevrs
Polere
Eeeices
Orrman
Trinity Epiecupal
Entertainment and local notices from Wheeling and county
Wheeling residents return from visits in New York City and Ohio towns while Wells locals attend a Mary Ailigan dance at the Opera House. Saloons plan openings in Brilliant and repairs at a vacant corner precede new construction. A Shamrock and Root show at St John’s Church benefits from home talent, with local performers and a large cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pf Gullian
Wheeling
John Byrnes
Dbs
Frances Reed
Gertrude Dibble
Amelia Roberts
Omaine
W. J. Kennedy
Steubenville
Annita Roberts
Mary McNally
Kate Groen Sind Mesers
Curt Barth
Arthur Fobyrth
James
Herbert Carmichael
Frank McNally
W. 4. Kennedy
John Fortes
Charley McKelwws
Bertha Metort
St John's Catholic Church
Mitings
Tenieht
Railroads offer fare and a third to Y M C A delegates
The thirty first international Y M C A convention in Springfield Mass May 8 to 12 and the 25th annual conference in Hartford Conn May 10 to 16 will have a special fare of one and a third round trip on the certificate plan. The rate applies to delegates and accompanying family members from routes linked to the New York and Boston lines passenger committee and allied associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Springfield
Mase
Hartford
Conn
New York and Boston Lines
Boston Passenger Committee
Trank Line
Central Trafic and Southern Passenger Association
Mississippi River
Why Not Make a Test Engine 999 Capacity Questioned
An official notes the Pennsylvania’s ordinary P class locomotive is as heavy as New York Central’s famed 999. The NY Central engine’s speed comes with high fuel use and limited hauling on through express trains. Pennsylvania engineers favor double headers for heavy trains to save fuel and provide reserve power on grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Central
Pittsburg
Hopedale Sees Rail Road Boom With Multiple Surveys
Town and region anticipate a new railroad as surveyors work from the Ohio River toward Fifes and toward Bergholz and Dillonvale. C C and S R R plans may tap rich coal fields in Harrison and Jefferson counties by October. Rail traffic disputes, car construction orders, and passenger services figure in a bustling Ohio Valley rail scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Hopedate
Corps of Engineers
Oho
Fifes
Bowerston
Hopedale
Bergholz
Dillonvale
Ohio River
Pires
Harrison
Jefferson
Notable visitors and events in Clarksburg this week
Clarksburg notes include Miss Gertrude Morgan returning from Baltimore, Eg. Bassell from Philadelphia, and Mrs. John Herbert’s death in Brown's Mills. Various officials attend court, protracted meetings, and lectures. A Woman's Suffrage discussion is planned with Mrs. Anna Diggs, officers of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor elected, and many prominent visitors listed from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
W. Va
Gertrude Morgan
D. P. Morgan
Baltimore
Eg. Bassell
Philadelphia
John Herbert
Brown's Mills
Harry Hensey
Geo. W. Atkinson
United States Court
E. W. Lovett
Bridgeport
John B. Hart
New York City
United Workmen
Salem
Jacob Hyer
Court House
Anna Diggs
Washington
Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor of the Baptist Church
Della Renshaw
H. D. Bougher
Katie Stewart
Beasie Lyon
W. L. Devere
Jessie Renshaw
Maggie Prim
A. W. Woodford
City
J. M. Bowcock
Matt Bowcock
Springfield
Illinois
W. 8. Price, Esq. Attended the Lumbermen’s Association
Cincinnati
Ernest Criss
Charleston
Mayo
Harry Shuttleworth
Spencer
W. J. Holden
Morgantown
Lillie Koblegard
Chambersburg
Missing Martin's Ferry woman writes from Pittsburg seeks aid
A sister in Martin's Ferry receives a Pittsburg letter allegedly from Mrs. Caroline Porter missing since last Wednesday. The note asks for clothes and three dollars, claiming she is well and will return, but relatives doubt authenticity. Marshall Moore travels to Pittsburg to locate her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Marshal Moore
Caroline Porter
Martin's Ferry
Dean
Penn Avenue
Wille
Harry
Willie
Express
Carrie Porter
Marshall
Moore
Martin's
Perry
South Side Runaway Spooks City Streets
A Wheeling laundry team driven by a worker escaped on the South Side yesterday around one. The horses bolted from South Jacob Street to Thirty third, past the Terminal tracks and over the B and O bridge before stopping in the H and C yard. The wagon was wrecked but the horses were uninjured. several children narrowly avoided the runaway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Jacob Street
W. C. Ammbrecht
Terminal
Building Notes Amid Fulton Council Deals and Local Works
News of minor improvements in Fulton highlights the council granting free right of way to the Wheeling and Lake Grove railroad for a station site opposite Otto Schenk, with potential approval pending a grade at the spot. Local construction includes Stifel & Co plans for a five story brick fronted building, an Exchange Bank granite front, remodeling by Jacob Korn, and Barker’s North Market townhouse contract. A Worler building foundation rises on Main Street as a large labor force works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Oho
Raithmore Car Works
O. Russell Wood
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad
Wheeling
Wood
Ohio Valley
Pittsboro
St. Louis
American Railway Association
Thomas R. Robinson
E. P. Bates
Elm Grove
McMechen
Anna M. Peterson
Chicago
Ohio River Road
Robert Hunting
Pawnee Bill
Wild West
Woods and
Seventeenth Streets
Freight Agents’ Association
National Association of Freight Agents
New York
Wheeling Street Railway
Cis
Fulton Council
Wheeling and
Ln Grove
Fulton
Paper Militans
Otto Schenk
Geo. H. Stifel & Co
Ars
Next Thursay
Che Exchange Bank
Twelfth Street
Jacob Korn
North Wheeling Iatcher
Main Street
Lawrence Barker
North Market Street
Louis Harttong & Sons
John Cummins
W. Stephens
Worler
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Mr. Oh
Meru PS PhD
Proeratamie
Boeh Glass
J. M. Evin Grand
Wheeling Park
Memart Park
Walton, Sherilan
Holmes Oman
Popilhar Tors
Mirion Iavey Steless
Ancy Racktaler Renmany
Howe Tale
Cnet
Reister
Ovenine Andrews Wiehonst
Hank Che
Ricks
Frangwillie
Perlueus
Farne
Apern
Bart
Varips
Tal
Ngy Nes
Foater
Union Christian Endeavor Societies
Holt
United Presbyterian Church
Prom C. A. Heath
Wilo
Jeep Powell
Peter Keys
Newark
Thursby
Warnock
Ohio
J.T. Mercer
M. N. Mercer
Talim Avenue
Cor High School
Joseph Bankis
Myrtle Stewart
Lena Kruger
Prank Fowler
East Sacpool
Jr. C.alaser
Wai. Queale
Grafton
Roy
J.T. Foster
Janet 1
Fry
Bama Schramm
Peter Schramm
Shady Side
Bal
Weyrick
Elwood
Thomas Keys
Bernard Brick Company
Stank & Co
Belmont Street
Weels
Hurg
Amt
Her
the Railroads
Mass
Ratli
Cal
Onto
Kid Gloves
Rwitenwaker’s
Mrs. Garolinne Porter
Stone & Thomas
Bargai
Alcett
Taffetta
Farge
Belmont Mill
Harry Froese
South Chapline Street
Sateriay
Isos
Jay Bog
Ode
Board of Public Work
Syanovita
Waddington
Bethany Pike
Flushing
Obia WY. Hook
Land Agens Ad
Rhein Wines
Jond
Hell
Neirsteiner
Deidesheimer
Assmannhauser Berg
Orleans
Rudesheimer Berg
P. Welty & CO
Main
Market Street
P. Gilligan
Biune
Het St
Rati Ei Mute Sey Lone Sntaas
L Nose, G. & AL. White
Clty Espineer, Hoge & White. Civil Engineers
Alines
Tawa
Oster City
Huilding
Irelon
P. Hamilton
J. A. Holliday
50N
Wheeling, West
Virgin
London
Patna
McLain Dental & Surgical Depot
Bainy
Lesheagy
Charles Neuman
Neyman
Euler
Amd
Evnig
Hue
Pra
Young
A. T. Young
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