Fragmented 19th century notes mix politics and scandal
The text blends erratic remarks on parties and appointments with social commentary and odd anecdotes. It references Sweden, Swedenish charm, Republican opinions, Wheeling finances, and a sensational temperance tale involving a Lady Setter, with scattered facts about licenses, city debt, and public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotvarkade Roche
Kingston
Tens
East
Tennessee
Hest Tennesewan
Yoong
Ming Setter
Sears
Ned
Urich
Benwood Notes From Fragments Of Local Life
A fragmentary Benwood column mentions community happenings including church and lodge connections, names of residents such as Rev. Shavers, Mary Tindknas, Ruth Sinclair, and Mrs Ford, plus notices about stockholders meetings and a few social visits. The text is garbled with several misspellings and unclear events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellaire
Silver Star Social Alug
Rev. Shavers
Briain
Odd Fellowe
MLE. Church
Tomer
Mins
Mary Tindknas
Wheeling
Ruth Sinclair
Woodsfield
the Gore
We. Ford
Pugilism and Baseball Scene Shapes in 1909 Era
The piece discusses boxing law enforcement affecting exhibitions from San Francisco to New Orleans, noting Sullivan Ryan in Montana drawing crowds, and New York to Philadelphia clamping down. It cites leagues, clubs, and city orders, with teams like Athletic, Chicago, Indianapolis, and Philadelphia shaping early 20th century sports amid regulation and public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Sullivan-Ryan
Montana
Galic Ai Cece
Eer
New York
New Orleans
Bowen
Profemon
Llinda Ek
Chicago
Mayer Hartinos
Cas
Parann” Davies
Fac
Fermwou
Indianspolia
Kansas City
Philadelphia
Mike
Merrill
Boston
Tere
Sthode Island
Providence
Y Devens
James Bowen
Morave Street
Athletic
Haldimere
Indianapolis
Atlanta
Wrestling and local events light up St Clairsville notes
Sprawling, garbled notices from St Clairsville cover wrestling plans with Batte City, signings, and match prospects. Names such as Arthur Chamincy, Edwin, Baby, Carl Abs, and Girm2o Ke massrt Lin New York appear amid scattered reports of exhibitions, parades, charity events, and community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batte
Itera
Arthur Chamincy
Sy Elfom
Coney Vad
Edwin N Baby
Carl Abs
New York
Ibs
Hasna
Pate
Mike Ha
Amd
Jeck Bark
Sporting Fraternity
Chicago
Local Farm Work and Election Hints in West Alexander Area
Reports show farmers ploughing and sowing spring wheat while residents discuss local elections and potential changes to marriage law. J KR Willard of the town hospital cleanup, Dave Frazier assists kin, and merchants prepare for spring trade amid a large turnout for Burk’s speaking event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speriah
J. KR
Wilann
Dixmont Hospital
Dave Frazier
Lawson
Nail
Alow
Burk
Local notices and community updates from Washington and Canonsburg
A patchwork of notices covers county institutes, exams, clerical moves, and church affiliations. Highlights include teachers’ exams starting May 23 in Washington, a second term underway for a popular county superintendent, Rev J D Sprigga leaving for Presbyterian work, and various local officials and residents engaged in religious and educational roles amid Canonsburg’s skating rink opening and gas lighting advances in the region.
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Cros Theepatot
Abe Phorus
Spain
W. A. Faeneen Ilaee Ee Hora
Leary Keemy Farina
Pring
Conse Brothers Pee
Ewerren & Co
Thayer Beothern & Co
Geo i
Tia Ganmlestons
Washington
J. D. Sprigga
Wand J. College
University of Burton
M. E. Church
Presbyterian Church
Pittsburg
Geo. W. Pentecost
West Middletoms
Tis
AP. Bopper
China
General Assembly
Jefferson College
Auth Wasnoros
Canonsburg Skating Rink
Walla of
Airy Lhouse
Weington
Washington Corre
Peoples Light and Heat Company
Jgilt
Steubenville Gossip and Musical Rivalries
In Steubenville tensions flare after a Wheeling performance and a weakly attended concert led by MacDonald and Jackson. Locals recall past musical exchanges with Wheeling and discuss lingering grudges, while plans for further Steubenville musical offerings face uncertain reception.
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O'Neal
Inez Thompson
Torbet
Steubenvilles
Thompson
Wheeliege Pet
Steubenville
Webel Musical Ingituto
Philharmonics
MacDonald
Beaton Silents
R. M. Jackson
King
Opera
Charlis
Ax Feech
Donald Ty Pieoes
Berther Eanr
Eta
Seu Sisorie
Duliad
Garrotta Old Hall
Banee
Ikev
Opera Treape
America
Mark Storr
Wilcoxen
Bellaire Glass and Steel Trades Stir Local Market
The Bellaire area faces surplus glass and steel orders as firms cut prices to move stock. Unions clash with management over discharges while the Amalgamated Association weakens amid steel plant and nail works pressure. Local workers fear job losses. contracts may flood steel works with new nonunion hires and wage reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cate
Dow
Bellaire
Pitsburg
Hellaire
Bellaire Nail Works
Ahaa
Ateel
Bellaire Noil Works
Antegarda
Lee
Gaits Ile
Elveiin Polo Club
Wm. Braunlich
Wheeling
Western
Atlantic Tes
Fr. Thompson
Nelenie Nail Workss
Cleveland
Spangler Post
Daranreeris JM
Maring
Promae
Kurceevilie
Bedl
Hees
Milleieze
Mayoc
Eis
Pew Bulliing Association
Wedding in Moundsville Unites Regia Morsvartit Family
A large crowd attended the April 25 wedding in Moundsville uniting Henry Gebruny to Mas O D Francis with Rev. W E Loomis officiating. Guests presented numerous gifts including a wine pitcher and cup, bronze clock, cut glass ware, silverware sets, and fine china, reflecting a festive village event and strong attendance in Maraball County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moundsville
Regia Morsvartit
Tarya
Henry Gebruny
Mas O. D. Francis
W. E. Loomis
Maraball
George Stille
Fred Schwerterger
H. Waltera
Annie Dressel
Mint Gilbrent
Grance M. Boyd
Delia Grines
Meera
A. L. Meyer
Phillip Mubleman
Frank Kaglen
Samuel Mf. Whiteside P. St Tonnenberger
William Blum
George
Harry Alyer
Wheeling
Moundaville
Robert Simpeon
Gebsing
Valley Grove
W.va
J. W. Rodgera
Moyndsville
Kiaring
Allen Brock
Nancy Jones
Bride and Groom Celebrate as Bride Parents Contribute
A wedding report notes the groom’s tall kin approvingly as relatives send telegrams of congratulation from E. Stifel and the Indies Bad gentlemen of the state. The bride’s family contributions are mentioned along with a cryptic editorial aside about portraits and a humorous aside on fashionable manners. The piece includes a recurring advertisement fragment for Peruna and testimonials praising its healing effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bride
Groon
E. Stifel
the Indies
Good & Co
Wheeling
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Harry Lowther
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Mayagen
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George B. Woodcock
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Henry Staley
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