The Wheeling watch theft at McNamee’s store
A bold daytime theft at McNamee’s Jewelry, Market Street, involved $1,000 to $1,200 in watches and jewelry. Two Market Street watchers observed a shirt-sleeved thief with a jewelers’ tray, and police traced the timing to about six fifteen. Suspects fled in minutes, with two neighboring residents reporting the incident, and police say they expect results after further citywide checks.
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McNamee
Market Street
Wheeling
Register
Penaliveabs
Varin
Reefer
Welch
Alore
Offensive street filth on South Jacob near Thirty-sixth
Board of Public Works urged to clean a newly finished South Jacob street fronting a home where dirt and foul waste from building persists. Health Officer and Street Commissioner have been notified but the latter declines action. Local residents press authorities to remove the rubbish amid ongoing midsummer concerns. Hess Lemmon Co. Pure Lard advertises as pie shortening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Put- Me Works
South Jacob
Board of Public Works
Baptist Association Holds Sessions at Second Ward Hall
The Baptist Association resumed sessions at the Second ward market hall with sixty to seventy five delegates. W R Wilson of Oberlin spoke on church work and youth involvement. Providence Baptist church of Grafton was admitted. Elder R W Goff was introduced and warmly received. Dinner was served, and an evening social followed as sessions continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Association
Second Ward
W. R. Wilson
Oberlin
Providence Baptist Church of
Grafton
R. W. Goff
New Church
Paternity Charge Against Local Man Stirring Court
North Wheeling youth Christian Brandfass faces a paternity case brought by Katie Eidel Miller of North End. The child born August 4 is alleged. Brandfass held to next Criminal Court term in 700 bail after hearing before Justice Rogers. Humane Society pursues similar action in Caldwell's Run case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Wheeling
The
Human Society
Squire Rogers
Katie Eidelmiller
North End
Christian Brandfass
Brandfass
Wilcox
Justice Rogers
Humane Society
Caldwell's Run
Criminal Court
Justice Thompson Free On Bond Ahead Of Circuit Court
Justice Thompson was yesterday released on $200 bond and the case proceeds to the Circuit Court amid anticipated public interest. Other items note Little’s release, weather shifts, church and community updates, arrests and dismissals, church notices, a church fundraiser, and local civil and criminal matters including a factory accident and a traffic alliance impact.
Last Seashore Excursion by B and O Railroad
The final seashore excursion runs Tuesday August 17 with round trip fare ten dollars. Tickets are valid twelve days and allow stops in Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington on the return. Trains depart 12:25 5:10 and 10:55 am and 5:10 pm. Secure sleeping car berths now through T. Co Bi Passenger and Ticket Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
T. Co. Bi
Miners unite to strike at Boggs Run and Glendale mines
Five hundred miners from Benwood Elm Grove Wheeling Moundsville and Ohio plan to camp at the Boggs Run mines to persuade workers to quit. If needed they will split forces to Glendale. Moundsville delegates pledge a full walkout until a fair settlement ends. Elm Grove reports 50 out and 14 working.
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Pan Handle
Ohio
Boggs’ Run
Moundsville
Boggs Run
Glendale
Benwood
Elm Grove
Wheeling
Boges
Complete Camp of Blind Fishing Club on Sister Island
The Blind Fishing Club, on the West Virginia side of the Ohio River near Sister Island, claims to be the most complete camp with two large tents for 40 men. The group, led by Henry Schafer, includes Centre Wheeling residents and members such as Albert Nelt der, Louie Ebeling, Andy Long, Will Zierwick, Al Conrad, Christ Wolf, H. Schafer, and Chas Jahnke. They report catching groundhogs and fish, hosting visitors like 15 ladies from Wheeling for Ladies Day, and anticipating a larger turnout if weather stays favorable.
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Blind Fishing Club
West Virginia
Ohio River
Wheeling
Centre Wheeling
Henry Schafer
Albert Nelt der
Louie Ebeling
Andy Long
Bate
Will Zierwick
Conrad
Christ
Wolf
H. Schafer
Chas
Jahnke
Will Loben
Tein
Lectures and local notices mark a busy day
A lecture by H Carless of New York drew a fair crowd last night at Main and Fourteenth streets in support of the Socialist Labor party. Tonight at eight, a free illustrated talk continues in Bimetallic hall covering Market and Fourteenth. In Sistersville, Mrs Charles Snyder left for Deer Park Maryland, while Atlas Oil Co official G E Foster travels to Pittsburgh. Met a busy day with oil interests, railway plans, and family visits across town as locals head to towns like New Matamoras and Marietta.
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H. Carless
New York
Main
Fourteenth Streets
Socialist Labor Party
Market
Sistersville
W. Va
Charles Snyder
Mornig
Deer Park
G. E. Foster
Atlas Oil Co
Pittsburg
Misa Meta West
New Matamoras
Georgia
Molle
Lake Chautauqua
Ohio River Railroad Company
D. D. Nolam
Parkersburg
James A. Kennedy
Willow Island
Nelson J. Crull
Richmond
Chris Henderson
Ohio River Railroad
Little's Mills
Charles H. Baker
Charles Gibbs Carter
John J. Carter
Titusville
J. B. Kellar
Kellar’s
Harry Pennell
Marietta
Joseph J. Sweeny
Standard Oil Company
N.Y
Special gold rings and watches offered by Sheff Bros
Eades solid gold rings and real opal rings priced around 149 dollars with other diamond and solitaire rings. Medium priced engagement rings and ladies and gentlemen's fine gold watches from 15 dollars. Rogers tear silver knives and forks listed at 355 per dozen. Fine watch repairing at reduced prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eades
Rogers
Sheff Bros
Mozart Park Festival Concerts at Pittsburgh Aug 8
Two grand vocal and instrumental concerts at Mozart Park on Sunday afternoon and evening August 8. Miss Sarah Vogel of Pittsburgh. Keller's Grand Orchestra conducted by Chas Zulauf leads a chorus of 200 voices. Admission including incline is 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mozart Park
Sarah Vogel
Fittaburgh
Keller's Grand Orchestra
Pittsburgh
Chas, Zulauf
Amusements and racing notes from Bridgeport fair
Bridgeport hosts amusements including bicycle and foot races and a horse trotting and running program. Two bicycle events are planned for youths under seventeen and an open race for local riders. Excursion rail rates are secured for the event. A Tulare County gold prospect sketch involves George Cooke and Samuel Russell planning a future search to locate a discovered nugget and lost mind. Friday a foreigner’s wife suffered a serious ax injury at Wheeling Creek mines. nine stitches were needed. Various local notices follow including deaths, travels, and a county board of agriculture meeting set for next Wednesday at St Clairsville.
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Tulare County
Cal
Vissalia
George Cooke
Samuel Russell
Wheeling Creek
Dr. Weaener
John Riley
Anna
Henry Fox
Bert Muhlman
Chester Franzell
Bethesda
County Board of Agriculture
St. Clairsville
John Wood
Charles Moore
Brilliant
Emma Hazelton
New Straitsville
Oho
George McKellar
Island
Georgia Dent
Mannington
V . Va
Mra
Jolly
Toledo
Lewis Cofflind
Isaac Neerkaper
Elfe
Clairsville
Levi Lamm
Zanesville
Maccabees
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Eton
Geo.e. Stifel
Ciprolats
Eammon
Orm Low
Lailes
Heford Cwa
Wil Polars
Stylewat
J. H. Locke Shoe CO
Franklin
S. J. Whitten
Main Street
TE Enlry
Robby
Hess, Lemmon & Co
Cerreems
the Baptist Association
Small Tale
Albert Schrumpf
Charles
August Felber
Squire Schultze
Schrumpf
St. Matthews
St Luke's Church
St. Alphonsus
Wesley M. E
Phil Sheridan
Nail City Stamping Company
Harry Strobel
McMechen’s Preserve Works
Oscar G. Murray
Great Northern Steamship Company
Fairport
Chicago
Milwaukee
Owen
Barbara Dauber
Frederick Dauber
Bond
Edward Retzer
Christian Kleiner
Germany
Laura Luella McComas
Belmont County
Pittsboro
O. T. Barrett
W. J. Coyle
Jacob Kunz
Ball Park
Barrett
Fitzpatrick
Wheeling Park Lake
Besron
Bridgeport
Wyte
Alexander
Hicks
Stanton’s
Seu Sten
Arey
Friend&sqc
Frank E. FO
Herman
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