Enoch Arden drama in Parkersburg romance tale
A fragmentary OCR describes a melodramatic romance linked to Enouch Arden and a warped tale of Lucy Abbott and her soldier husband Jake Adkinson. It mentions war time separations, rumors of graves in swamp lands, and a long, troubled marriage ending with eventual family hardship and reunions near Marietta and Parkersburg Virginia.
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Lucy Abbott
Raney
Wassermac
Enoch
Marietta
Asburg
Mise Lecy
Wan. Abbott
Jake Adkignon
Peure
Abely
Adkinson
Stomp South
Virginia
Peckecburg
Childres
Dex & Co
Shin City
Thin
Wiesenm
Bern
Nur Bernice
Bereelt
Eidiren
Sky
Ube H.eintebrurch
Sbie
Anon
Ty Bee
Seracciut
Misa
Marveria
Berne
Bow
Abe
Abere
Father Charged With Attacking Daughter Near Belpre
Peter Rite of Belpre township Ohio is jailed on a serious charge after his daughter and her brother testified he forced himself on her. A warrant issued, Rite arrested, held without hearing, with public outrage and talk of a long penalty if convicted. The case involves a rumored meeting with a reportedly backward social circle and a local postmaster involved in county affairs. Rife’s age about 30 and the community expects a severe sentence.
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Peter Rite
Belpre
Angus
Peter Rifle
Jos
Belpee
Marietta
Ecu
Belpre Township
Distillers Call for Relief as Government Delays Extension
An interview with Charles F. Chare, a leading Locusta whisky tanner, outlines industry fears over extended relief delays. He warns that prolonged policy debates depress sales, deepen market instability, and risk widespread distiller failures, while the department pursues stricter taxation and tighter controls on bonded warehouses.
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Ned
Pevenston
Charles F Chare
Locusta
Chase Asid
Chase
Ovanirs
Duvillers
Emi Distillers
Convicts at Large In a Fatal Trackside Escape
The article details a chaotic prison escape involving convicts at a workhouse near Leeseed, with shots fired during a pursuit. One guard killed or wounded, others reported injured as escapees attempted a dash for cover. A separate report describes the discovery of the crushed body of a railroad worker near the Boston and Maine line, identified as Patrick Consors, with eyewitness and official notes.
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Tarda
Mainey
Masn
Bostom
Bosioe and Maine Railroad
Allinees
Eed
Cnknows
Maloner
N. H. Comets
Consors
Bie
Secretary Whitney Attacks Dolphin Board Report公开
Secretary Whitney broadens public criticism of the Dolphin board findings. He asserts Naval Advisory Board withheld July criticisms and that he circulated both documents after their reply arrived. The issue frames a clash over ship structural assessments and the Dolphin vessel’s reported strengths and weaknesses.
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Washinaton
Whitney
Naval Advisory Board
Dolphin Board of Examiners
Hyalao
Admiral Simpson
Savt Derastueyt
Wasmsoros
Sm. Lacdowhdge
Dolphin
Secretary of the Navy
E. E. Simpson
Board of Examagen
Advi Board
Examinera
Vasit
Elasion
Board of Examiners
Ene
Witney
Outrage in Cranssvee as Clarksburg Boys Target Harsh
A group of Clarksburg youths egged Lafayette Harsh of Wilsonburg and assaulted a woman named Crim after accusing Harsh of visiting her. Harsh’s wife is reportedly ill, and his son recently beat him. authorities reportedly refused a warrant. Citizens condemn Mayor Tizaman’s inaction and call for Harsh to face retaliation.
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Giarkabung
Bordal
W. Va
Clarksburg
Lafayette Horsh
Wilsonburg
Crim
Harsh
Lawices
Tizaman
Hursh
The 8. & O. Strike Over Double Headers Reported
Freight brakemen on the Wheeling division of the B&O RB R oppose double-header trains at Glenwood. Superintendent Harris and General Manager Durbesa discuss the dispute as one engine local freight runs unmolested. A strike settlement was reported but denied, with two leaders discharged. News notes also discuss the potential Republican state convention after Judge Okey’s death and the expected party leadership lineup.
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W. P
Prrrancan
Wheeling
Glenwood
Harris
Manacer ‘Durbesa
Sng
Barrie
Wsll
Glenw Cod
Courens
Okey
Supreme Bench
J. E Lowery
Prac Ut
Tike
Abe Toy
Wleeting & Candida
Supremy Court of
Ohio
Lea
Boeri ‘Brown
Jaden
George K. Nash
L J. Crivchaeld
Franklin County
P. C Saito Pickaway
JS Beazae
Fair- Seld
Dikman
Job J. Dosle
Lucas
W. F Raceles
Washington
Supreme Court
Hoadly
Four Masked Men Kill in Hopkins Jail Altercation
A rural Georgia town awoke to a murder when four masked men fired into the jail, killing Jack Lina. The attackers pursued a fleeing suspect through nearby woods, abandoning him after a chase, while tensions rise as authorities vow to uncover the accomplices. A coroner’s inquest is opened and reports of a guilty verdict.
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Warninares
Eerry
Vocesatto
Thoreas Caviar
Jota Lang
Job Holland
Wm Plascigun
Moxtierna
Avcun
Abou
Thix
Jack Lina
George Gulaoee
Tie More
Urtek
Hopkine
Pauley
Arand
Waites
London Talk on Randolph Churchill Divisions and Langtry Scandal
The London political scene shows deep Tory discontent centered on Lord Randolph Churchill and party discipline after his public role and defense of local government reform. The Langtry affair fuels royal and political gossip as the Prince of Wales avoids receptions amid scandal rumors.
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Allie
Marquis Salisbury
Randolph Churchhill
Shige
Java
Eeae
Gee Zeperal
Hs Petty
Lord Randolph
Parcal
Coamerlain
Anso
Lord Salisbury
London
Baye
Princess of Wales
Prince of Wales
Mia Langtry
Io Out, and Gosips
Hu Ktoyad
Rayal Tevce
Lily
Prince of
Trade outlook for dry goods and related markets
The August 1 state of trade reports little change in general merchandise movement with steady eastern dry goods wool and boot markets and no price shifts. Cotton goods demand remains firm though some components exhausted. raw wool supply ample. steel and iron dull. coal demand soft. petroleum prices weak. Wheat prices pressured by ample supply and export financing. a late-week rally follows crop damage news. Local reports note factory workers preparing to return after a pause, with social and civic items woven through the page, including political precinct results and a major baseball note.
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Yeas
Bradstree’s
Boldere
Hayes
Petroleus Spica
St Maul
Murer
Canada
White Sulphur Summer Scene at the Great Resort
At White Sulphur the season opens late with intense heat and heavy crowds. Cottages near Paradise Row are booked from August to season’s end. Young guests mingle amid revelry and flirtations as Central Drive nights attract throngs. Meliver Beirne and wife arrive with servants. Beirne, wealthy owner of Beech Springs estates in Monroe County, looms large in the social scene.
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Mtr
Betrne
Sepember
Paradise
Repest
Ike Myers
Hove
Gayety
Meliver Beirne
Meuron
Tharetar
Mac
Mr. Beirne
Beech Springs
Monroe Cosety
Funeral arrangements and Grant family dispute over closing services
The article outlines details of funeral arrangements near perfection, fundraising for major means, and aides recording correspondence. It notes Admiral Jowett meeting General Hancock about naval dispositions, and a president dispatch seeking a position in line. Col. Fred Grant and Dr. Newman seek privilege for closing remarks, with Hancock asked to reconsider after a revocation order. The incident centers on the Grant family preference for Dr. Newman’s request and the G A R’s religious closing services status.
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Lemley
Young
Alles
Jowett
Hancock
North River
Cleveland
Fred Grant
G. Meade
Philadelphia
Newman
Grant
Hag
G. A. Rt
Iter
Grant's Religion to Be Represented at Services
Reported plan in New York August to invite clergy from Protestant Episcopal Unitarian Baptist Roman Catholic and other denominations to attend General Grant funeral services. Names include Assistant Bishop Potter Rev Dr and Father DeBe of Catholic Church and Rev Robert Collyer of the Unitarian Church. Also notes portrait of Grant owned by Calumet Club and a Confederate general’s New York departure for memorial duties.
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McGeem
N.Y
Potter
Protestant Episcopal Church
Ber de Be
Baptist Church
Father Deahaw
West Point
Aed
Robert Collyer
Unitarian Church
Crane
L—Vorty
Grant
LeClerc
Calumet Club
Chicago
New York
Wasemiscrox
Joseph E Johnston
Portland
Devon
Haa
Verve
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Chiara
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Ciry Arwabest
Louisiana Distillers
Aen
Tatarion
Serevich
Washingtom
Mma Peta
Fey
Larse
Dolphin Board
E. 0. Simpson
Atlpntinas
Finane
Freerhmas
Waamscros
Angel
Frankin
Cowhury
France
Bartholds
Judge Okey
Georgia
PRMS
Lord “Randolph Churchill
Tal
Jarsey
Sir
Charles Dilkes
Secur
Deir
Clanaaventir
Bratt
Secre Harlington
Palley
Brett
Gladmane
Hiss
Lee
Trevelyan
Fideral
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John Mosley
England
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Addis
House of Commons
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Charlies
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Speke
Angest
Timpage
Eben Hoch
Perme
Per Tovar
Justive
Proven Egsian
Munster Bank
Spain
Madrid
Admiral To Inquiry
Martin's Ferry
Rome
CM Berne
Therid Paxton
Andy Soria
Millard Baily
Wm. Chewy
Egan Faron
GW Scotter
Eranewereb
Pedersen Baldon, Jr
Schofield and
Inglebright
Nellie Sedgwick
St. Clairsville
Alma Chevrell
William Moore
Moore
William Prince
Peter O'Connell
Timothy Muller
Thomas Irvin
James Mirkle
WL. Trips
Alfred Ghrabam
Albert Gram
James Kaylee
Central Commiteeman
John Selby
John Hunbill
Richard
Beirne Township
Thomas Cochran
Albert Coss
John Smith
Hope Baseball Club
Globee
Bellaire
Steubenville
Martin
Strasenvice
Bowt Bossom
Hugh Mevnnia
Manufacurere
Teaas
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