News of the Mills Strike and Industrial Activity Across Regions
The report details a large scale strike by union miners and mill workers in several local and far flung mills, with about 300 workers quitting at noon, collective resolutions for resumption and wage demands, and lists of mines and mills affected in Elm Grove La Belle Riverside Boggs Run Ulendale and Moundaville. It notes concurrent strikes in lower Youghiogheny mills in Pennsylvania and shifts in leadership, orders, and production at Apollo Girard and other works, plus ongoing metallurgical and glass works expansion and recovery efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Atkers
Kaerien
A. O
Valin
Biotron
New Tareas O
Ambrose Beard
Tree Mills
New Philadelphis
Etrike
Apollo
Girard
Mig
Ars
Dange
Sivat
Tamel
Jude Quing
Joseph Tell Store del Range Company
Muncis
Ind
Han Wirklir
Taliaire
Wwe
Winn
Rabaut
River Tide Iron Works
Thomae Surton
MeKner Part
Calibwell
Virginia Tilasa
Hallaire
Delage
Adam Rubin
Masteris
Boger Kun Mining Company
Devers
Wumiter
Murphy
Weil Snows
Nellaira
Wood Wrest
Huiliday
Edgard
Seinbreker
Thivertide
Mabinson
West Virginia Glass Works
Fostoria
Moundsvilly
North Wheeling Burle
Murray Bros
Outlawk
North Wheeling
Eulmont
Quasi-Obscure Verse and Medical Ruminations Mix
A fragmented page blends stray verses with late nineteenth century medical prose. It references spring’s impact on the body and mind, mentions organs and nerves, and ends with a question about the passive mood at work, attributed to a Chicago regional note.
Champion Corbett Writes on Training for Pugilism
An 1890s style essay by James J. Corbett defends boxing as a sport and outlines training, health, and character. He praises physical health, disciplined training under experts like Billy Delaney, and balanced development of strength, endurance, and mind. He argues boxing fosters courage, patriotism, and self defense useful beyond the ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartain
Sullivan
Mitchell
Carps
Jam
Pater Jackson
Lamn
Sally
Lregard Billy Delaney
Hearch del
Jackson
Tan
Ha Smith
Bob Witzeimmans
Solléve
Succes
Aso
William E. Harding
Barney Agron
Billy Hdwards
Jom Mace
Jom Adama
Jong
Uulfiea
Tom
Secret Societies in Wheeling Freemasonry Themed Meetings
A Wheeling area report describes Obio Lodge No. T and Wheeling Lodge No. 5 meetings with multiple candidates in Entered Apprentice and Peliowcraft degrees. Numerous officers are noted, including Senior Deacon Thomas G Jenkins and Worshipful Master figures, with plans for future ceremonies, pilgrimages, and Grand Conclave attendance. The piece also covers Osiris Tecupie and Miliary Chapter No. 1 activities, upcoming instatings at Parkersburg and Sistersville, and notes on rail fare arrangements and attendance requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obio Lodge No. T
Worstipfus
Wheeling Lodge No. 5
Bret Rep Prosedt
Spyer
Janior Deweon
Thomas G. Jenkins
Farthoud
Wheelue Commandery No. 1
Sun Sonights
Nupowr
Pittsburg
John A. Youn
Waterhouse
Weston
Evenine Bates Loteo No. 99
Hirsch
Nelson Lodge No. 30
Osiris Tecupie
Atys de Sorine
Miliary Chapter No
Chapiter
Freveral
Frank Strenga
Edwan
Toremao
H. Wheeling
W. E. Skirvin
Packershares Grand Recorder
S. M. Hathaway
Wheeling
KM. Browne
John M. Carle
Wheel
G. W. McCleary
W. J. Duty
McMechen
Ont Roberman
Miner
Parkersburg hosts Woman's Relief Corps convention in WV
Delegates from the Grand Army of the Republic and Woman's Relief Corps gather for the second annual department convention in Parkersburg West Virginia at the Palace Hotel Wednesday and Thursday. Officers, visitors, and visiting lines are welcomed with arrangements by Parkersburg's Andrew Mather Corps No 11 and state presidents from Wheeling Charleston and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Department
Grand Army of the Repubic
Woman's Relief Corps
Y. MQ
Helief Corps
Te Palace Hotel
Andrew Mather
West Virginia
Uv Weaders
Margaret Ray Wickens
Nathal
Savatha
Kas
Grafton
Flo
Jamison Diller
Montece
Ais
Mile
Wester
Amanda L. Murdock
Murdoch
Mins Amanda Fleming
Fairmost
Vic
Mollie M. Cornwell
Charleston
Wheelloe
Comine Sear
A. i
Ketel
Amend. L. Murdock
Wheeling
Amanda Fleming
Pairment
Mullin M. Cornwell
Ida ¥. Cox
Mary i. Reed
Pairmont
Saran Lyons
Anna Sandy
DJ Care Fin
Theresa Wier
Clara Lich
Jann Towers
Julia Phatcher
Maguie Syiris
Anan Walt
Mi Vancareny
Liccke Woods
Sarah
Mattie Dean
Eliabeth Turner
May Young
Elisa Stringer
Palton Corps
Howelsburg
Deie LS Mune
Bertie Brown
Epalion Darkson
Florence Stockman
Lieshe Hlundum
Ivazle Kalen Ley
Huntington
Dele- Gitta
Virginia
Steppenecn
Altzrasien
J Win
Tereneon
Rai Tillie Sturmand
J. Howard
Mary Benner
Hancock Corn
Benvont—Delewater
Margaret Whiteman
Anes K. Estep
Harriet Farmer
Ansa Hicks
Flashes of humor and odd exchanges from a dated column
The clip shows quirky dialogue with names like Tommy Oh and Jimmie Wopps, a note about patterns, and a light comment from a women’s league on danger and virtue. A brief incident on a Gisen street girl describes an old woman deterring her with rough conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Masa
Jimmie Wopps
India Netjnolls Sentinel
Woman's League
Gisen Street
Bargain Bulletin From E. B. Potts and Bargains
Bargain bulletin listing a wide range of household goods and hardware items priced at two to six cents. Mentions many small articles such as nails, spoons, soap, cake tins, towels, sewing notions, and tea sets. Ends with note promising further bargains and urging readers to visit.
Fragmented Ten Cent Articles in Faded Ledger
Readable scraps describe a miscellany of small pieces from a 19th century newspaper page. Bits reference fashion, obituaries, and brief notices, with garbled spellings and unclear dates, offering a glimpse of urban gossip and local events.
Merchant tailoring incident report at 14.50 per unit
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a tailoring operation and a price of 14.50 per unit with references to a person or entity and an incident labeled ROMAN. The readable text is unclear about dates, places, or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ue Dereyace
Basihene
Prient
Tb Poureylow
Clothing Ad Lists Winter Goods and Prices
An old clothing advertisement outlines overcoats suits pants hats shoes shirts and millinery with prices and notes on children's and ladies items. It mentions umbrellas, gloves, blankets, and outerwear with various price points and descriptions reflective of a general retail catalog. It lists brands and vendors in a dense scan of textile goods across genders and ages.
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News OF the Mills
Toronto
Ohin
Wilson & Chapman
New Cumberland
Heidgeport
Thomas ‘Muars
Nelson Criswell
Etna Standard Mill Mas
M. BH. Bousenolder
Trondale
John Sullivan Ant Wm. Ward
Etna-Standard
New Philadelphia
Cleveland
Sheen
The
Federation of Labor
Denver
Cal
Stevmesvile
Vanhoe
Mir Curley
South Fourth Street
Walter Man
Fu Marts
Wreeling
Lewis
Washington
Annie Setah
Weanestas
Piltshare
Adler Claapens
Tenrsdiey
Leavensworth
Wilt Neytald
Toteotty
Secold Presbyterian Chun Beld
Urquhart
Tundeg i
Toltiaere
Tigeas
Davis Dom
Glens Suraters
Emririine
Tag Na Ward
Devarny Nal
Leider
Cullen
Mmeserlight
Athena
Ry Sunopee
Ales Syeiet
Delewike Valley
Dem
Wien
Obo
Champion Corbett
Corbet
Peter Jackson
Ufoure
Dralyie
the Secret Societies
U. Wou
Premo
G. Lodge
Ee Consi
Sons OF Veterans
Wenry
Geo. U. S. Grant Camp
T. AR
Gise Heine
G. A. Kt
B. Potts
E. B. Potts Bargain Bulletin
Hain and Tenth Streets
Wueeine, W. Va
Batzalms
Helier Lessing Couba
Auth
Btwi
T Na Hives
Auallrch Gruehen
Ihvae
SOA
Ed Hendrad
I. R
Ps Abirting
Arilolen
Ciuatat
Beye
Hank Hooke
Katred Vaneana
Statlveery Goss
Buryal
Feurrie
Wen's
Ana
ETA
Parnate
Rameer
E. G. Potts
Wain and Tenth Sts
Wheeling, W. Y
Siyevenrifie
Bedeiee
Fenvailie
Parkarsbarg
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