Local notices and community updates from a Wheeling era paper
Community and school notes, political calls, church events, and social updates across Wheeling and vicinity. Mentions of conventions, meetings, renovations, baptisms, obituaries, and local commerce with numerous named individuals, neighborhoods, and institutions shaping a busy autumn plan.
Local notices and visits span St Crainsville and Clarksburg
St Crainsville and Clarksburg notes record numerous visits and returns from Wheeling Island, Mortis Lil, Beaver Falls, and Wealsburg. Mentions of the remains of Rue C Miller in Chicago, a Teachers Institute enrollment of 146, Harvest Home Picnic speakers, and marriage licenses issued. Local political reports note Scott's nomination prospects for Prosecuting Attorney in Clarksburg area. An artesian well update and county fair dates are included along with religious and social remarks. Master Alfred Spall and Aurea Mandolin and Guitar Glauriette are praised for a Court House Hall recital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Crainsville
Burt
Wheeling Island
Senator Nichols
Mortis
Albert A. Lawrence
Usis Place
Weems
Noble County
J. P. McCammon
Wheeling
Oliva Peck
Beaver Malls
Mia
Walter Mitchell
Paul
Wealsburg
W. Va
Willie Howard
Waynesburg
Union Cecetery
Henry Houck
W. D. Barzo
Kate Richeson
Adda Taggart
J.C. Bethel
J. D. Miller
E W. Dungan
Stewart's Grove
Pearsos
R. H. Cochran
Band
Crystal Quartette
Bellaire
O. Uam
Miren
C. L. Weems
Ollie J. Miller
Ada L. Porter
Edward Bunett
Elia Veo
Chas. Zuiayt
Alfred Spall
Aurea
Glauriette
Clarksburg
Fragmented Notice From Obscure Local Columns
A garbled OCR item mentions a person named Sadie Nyel of Mittersig and the death of Mr. Will Borge with private family references. The text references a wake or funeral details and a distant set of names including Ed Neal and a sister. The fragmentary nature limits a clear event description or date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Iarvey
Sadie Nyel
Mittersig
Ed Neal
Mary Yairent
Will Borge
Etders
Steubenville Council debate over ordinance in suspension
In Steubenville the council debated an ordinance aimed at a reform, but failed to pass it under suspension. Ward representatives clashed over effects on workers with Duvall opposing changes that would shift work times, arguing earlier mornings would hurt men in winter. Local residents and officials noted ongoing sewer and water works plans, bank redevelopment, and various residents attending events in Wheeling, Pittsburgh, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ateta Rats
Cellege 2
Sixth Ward
Woodes
Fifth Ward
Duvall
James Horn
Mingo
Wheeling
Couttell
Poard Street
Market
Washington Fet
Sinclair
Union Deposit Bank
Third Street
Lizzie Cook
Annie Brand
Chas. Neiman
North Sixth Street
Sonneborn
Lowenstein
Mansfield
J. Sulzbacher
Gov. Myers
Maxwell
Carrie Brues
Mary Steynolds
Sharp
Vern McCullough
Atlantic City
Cape May
Mr. Porter
Emmett McKee
Rob Patterson
Denver
Knights Templar
A. C. Blackbury
Silas Yocum
New Philadelphia
Maggie Hall
Rochester
N. Y
Mettenberger
Pittsburg
Rogers
Columbians County
J. K. Sanutt
Cadiz
Chas. M. Campbell
The
Herald
Martins Ferry Firemen Win at Salem Miremen Tournament
Martins Ferry Independent Hose Company returned home after a victory at the Miremen's Tournament in Salem, with a 500-strong reception. The team beat Bellaire, Coshocton, Wooster, and Salem, with plans for Labor Day on the Island and bookmakers predicting strong odds for Martin's Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland & Pittsburg
Salem
Bellaire
Coshocton
Woostar
Hata
Selem
Martin
Perry
J. &. Terry
Steubenville
J. R. Wood
Terre Haute
Lad
Wheeling
Broadway
Etnaville
Lincoln Avenue
Back River Steel Bridge
Island
Huron Street
Virginia
Eset
Penn Atreat
Penn
Main Channel Steel Bridge
Main Street
Mary Johnson
New Caste
Kizra Rodgers
George Wasnman
New Philadelphia
Bertie Blackford
Hollow Rock
L. H B. Joy
Mokeesport
William
George B. Barr
Beverly
McKim
Pittsburg
Wiliam Stringer
Portland
Downey
Martinis Perry
Emma
May Daumo
David E. Bar
New Castle
Frignce
Harves
Stewert
Salew
Salem Heroic
Ind
Martin's
Ded
W. Darras
Mt Pitt
Fire devastates dwelling near Glee's Run in Virginia
Excitement rose Thursday evening as a fire destroyed the unoccupied home of I. Dorsett about one mile south of Glee's Run on the Virginia side of the river. Fire noted around eleven, volunteers crossed in skiffs to help but flames were beyond control. Insurance likely to cover loss. mystery surrounds cause. Also notes a wedding at Maultown between 83 year old Mr. Smith Hurst and 48 year old Mrs. Sallie Binns, described as second honeymoon for Mrs. Hurst and third for Mr. Hurst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina
Standard
Crystal Glass Works
Smith’s
Rhodes
Witter
Ross J. Alexander
Committee On
Dotin A. Howard
Ohio County
Kirkwood
Uicer Sauers
Delving Association
Brookside
Bridgeport
Court of Common Pleas
St. Clairsville
Eli Bailey
Colorain
W. 5
Vogeurt
Bre Undenberg
Montana
Sinck Pen
John McGraw
Scott & MacGraww
Bellaire
Portugall
Misers Harris
Jronton
Mattie Sowells
Mydra’ Lake
Cougail
Dred. Wallitg
Isborne
Gleveland
Arthur
Dow Posturiter
I. Dorsett
Glee's Run
Virginia
Burlington Landing
Portus
Maultown
Smith Hurst
Sallie Binns
Pleasant Grove
Hurst
Mr. Hurst
Luscious
Henry Wooster
Wellsville
Mary Delany
Benwood
Su Sar Applegartha
Roand
Charles Kills
Annaville
Frank Wooster
Glens Run
Burlington
John Lashley
Wheeling Island
Jennie Smith
W. Delaney
Short Creek
James Rouse
Local residents host visits as town council meets
Cratyprox O Clarina t and assorted guests from Alleghany Pleasant Hill and Dillie's Bottom visit Beallsville area while George E Tapp hosts. Council convenes approving bills and accepting John Landis resignation as Marshal leaving town without a guard. Reverend Luther Moore concludes Disciples Church series and departs Beallsville after a week of meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel P
Nelson
Neb
Risitfaa
Lena Price
Willie
Mound City
Mra
Price
Geo
E. Topp
Captina
O. Mra
John Kimple
Seston
John Landis
Starshal
Tals
Luther Moore
Disciples’ Church
Bealisville
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Taterest
Gaberid
New Mamtinst Isle
Shallas
Countis
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Hite
Ark Wiewe
Maaploglans
Qowa
Vines
Standiford
Weiss County
Beddon
Anguer
Garatyred
Tyler County Court
Rautalph Ceurly
WHD Bierpany Brivatts Gees
Acart Lawnaer
Hurleursvids
Annie Haieol
Carrie Cockayny
Anfisyi Lie
H. Merireons
J. E. Deane
Palecipe
Asia
Jaden I
Depeerlee
Ducuday
Enmetvarg Colored
Dalnredelu Turadey
Palierte
Sores
Lancapler
Wincusia
Clive Dexxton
Gibin
Cumtertain
Silos
Alyade
Chala
Crawhora
Rose
Holete
Trutas
WU. Miller
Moore
Westernfant
Charet
G. EB
J. Jerdan
P. Packdo
Neores Eeecaiea
Sboakt Company
Water St
River Road
Grist
Mors
Ars
Kronehardt
Jobo
Philadelphia
W. J. Portertwid
Frank
Mra C. Carp
Wheeling Lroma L Company
Dr. Jeffreys
New Mexico
Miss Starp
Anch
Omain
Vy Or
C1 Sebad
Lettie Price Haw
Vikitte
Pittsbore
Mous Ostille
Laura Webster
Powhatan
Gira
Wee Eneipletet
Mew Lodge Jr. O. US A. M
Golten
Cornell No
Howarts
James Horner
Parkersburg
Walon
Seventh Street
Walter Ponty
J. M. Booth
Pagie Doster
S. W. Matthews
Ole McKean
Maud Alley
Vitwo
CC. Neworn
Weinert
Laura Linleay
Dire J.B. Hozun
Banks Letures
Liverpool
Ada Enelé
Middlebournr
Bailie Slaw
Josvyh Wilson
Glen Easton
Wilson
Western
Avano
Tines
Austin
Mijas Ortara Harels
Muggle Harris
Seronts Street
Yuletoes
Harrie
Tasity
Tomlispom Avenue
Docionk
Sera Childran
W. R
Marros
Levi B. Divis
Overfield
Barber County
Grafton
Sandford
New York
A. J. Wilkinson
A. S. Wilmott
Randolph County
Hoytwood Fleming
Webster
A. Barnes
Newburg
Will Shaffer
Preston County
Engineer Shaffer
Mollig Hoult
Fetterman
Marinaburg
Salemi
Jones Bred
Henry Kemple
Josepherg
Prank Breaves
Charles Keepe
Charles Nicol
Tony Simon
Alex
Somers
Butter
Armstrong” Mills
Colonel Poorman
Harry Arcold
Woodshield
Bethesda Camp Meeting Association
A. Gregg
Jas, Pitton
T. T. Haan
JT. McKelvey
C. P. Dobbins
J. M. Richards
C. Morton M.W. Edear
Ferdinand Wells
Bram Bros
Dunkirk
Pultney Bottom
Peter Schraun
Sruken
J. P. ‘West
Belaice Tech
Tun Jantora Fac
Round Bottom
M. B. Sutton
Thomas
Warnock
W. C. Bergundthal
Chicago
Ames Duntoc
P. Stewart
James
California
Charles Warnock
Homestead
Carnegie
McGowan
Belmont Park
M. M. Pouton
Robert Moore
Grand Lodge
O. F
Xenia
Haves
James Milligan
Clinton
Muncie
South Kellaire M. Eichurek Ab
The _ fulster
Cranxsevus
Scott
Yous
Becuse
Dr. Morcan
Adamarillo
Uito
Knights of Pythias
Supreme Lodge
Kansas City
Harrison County
Robert Colliner
Ee Will Rosa
Kaimann
Masa
BES Wool
Anna Sutherland Lamazoi
Hood
Tood
Fasndien
Senna
Sue Nawer
Martins Ferry
Seeach
Rhodes & CO
D.gundling & CO
Pater Bans
D.C. Kurneb
Pala
Deatar
Aepparen
Market Street
W. YA Vena
Clarinatun
Lines and
Ziqusre
Chas. H. Berry
Wotoade Son
Cristoplenian Coy
Kemtom
Tiyles
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