Lieut Clemans Leads Chase and Arrests Two in Bellaire Theft
Brilliant police exploit by Lieut Clemans ends with two Bellaire thieves caught after a chase from South Main to the river. Conductor Jean St. Myers aided the pursuit of a streetcar robbed gang. Officer Meyer lunged into the water and captured one man, while a third fled to the Ohio side. Identifications tied the goods to eight victors, with warrants issued for Achoff and Rouech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemans
Bellaire
Meyer
South Main Street
Benwood
Pan-Handle
Jean St. Myers
Thirty-eighth Street
Lieut
Thirty-eighth and
Eaff Street
Fighth Ward
Benson Ferry
Ohio
City Hall
Charles Achoff
John Rouech
Z. R. Kigu
Taylor Smith
M. Rodoziner
Squire
Wheeling
Rousch
Mozart Hall
State Fair Preparations Promise Grand Seventeenth Annual Show
The West Virginia Association reports record demand for space and exhibits. Main Exhibition Building and Machinery Hall are nearly full, with privilege areas filling fast. Sands the electrician will showcase electricity driven cooking and educational displays, promising a landmark fair. Grounds to be possessed August 10 with permanent headquarters established for visitors and vendors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Association
George Hook
Sands
Jolly Butchers Picnic Set for Thursday at Wheeling Park
Charley Lemmon leads the committee arranging the annual retail butcher picnic with barbecues calf-dressing contests and a long programme. Out of town visitors on Merchants Day urged to stay for the celebration promising lively fun and memorable scenes at Wheeling Park Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Lemmon
Wheeling Park
Interchange of Business Between Ohio River and Pennsylvania Roads
Officials J H Hamilton and Corine Ednavans discussed expanding interchange of business between the Ohio River railroad and Pennsylvania Roads. An upcoming fall schedule promises a fast overnight express with Pullman sleepers linking Pittsburg to Louisville, with preparatory track work underway. Funeral arrangements for J D Brown moved to Pittsburg for cremation and interment in Butler. Bicycle race entry blanks for Nicholl's Park Wellsburg on September 11 are available at Jason Stamp's or the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Rver
Pennsylvania
Scinca Corine
Ednavans
J. H. Hamilton
Ohio River Railroad
Pullman
Pullman Company
Pittsburg
Louisville
J. D. Brown
Tancred
K. T
Butler
Wheeling
Howard Thompson
O. W. Heiskell
St Nicholl’s & Mathews
Wellsburg
Jason Stamp
Paris Myers to teach organ after August sixteenth
Paris R. Myers will receive pupils on the organ after August 16. Organs provided for practice. Studio at 1305 Market Street. Grand Army reunion at Buffalo August 23. Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway selling round tickets at five dollars with thirty day return privilege. Travel via Cleveland by rail or boat. Train leaves Wheeling 9 a.m. city time Monday August 28. See agents for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
R. Myers
Market Street
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway
Cleveland
Wheeling
Buffalo
G A R Encampment Route Chosen for Buffalo Trip
The B and O line from Wheeling to Buffalo is the official route for G A R posts Women’s Relief corps and Sons of Veterans. A special Royal Blue train leaves Wheeling at 6:00 a m Monday August 234 and arrives Buffalo at 5:00 p m daylight travel no car changes. Round trip fare 5 55. Inquiries to B and C agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Wheeling
Women's Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans
Department of West Virginia
Women’s Relief Corps
Merchants' Day Plans for Outing and "1492" Show
The Merchants' Day executive committee finalized details for the outing and public performance of "1492" at Park Casino Tuesday evening with 75 cent admission. Tickets go on sale Monday at 9 am with no reserved seats, and guests will include 53 performers arriving by B&O rail plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Casino
Merchant's Day
Baltimore and Ohio
New York
McMechen
Carroll Club
Messrs
Beans
T. C. Burke
Ohio
Opera House
Joseph Stanton
Carney
Zlecenfelder
Mikado Club Dance at Mozart Park on Labor Day Evening
Real estate transfers record two deeds. August 20 1897 John Wendler conveys Chaplaine street parcel to Joseph Handhin for 600 dollars. Handhin repays Wendler with 5 dollars for the same property, running back to alley C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mozart Park
Labor Day
Cloris Rovertao A Ofies
Yeato Day
John Wendler
Joseph Handhin
Chaplaine Street
Alley C
B and O Chosen as Official Route to Buffalo
The B and O line selected as the official route from Wheeling to Buffalo with trains starting at 6:00 a.m. Monday August 23. Further particulars may be obtained from B and C agents at headquarters.
A Lucky Firm. Sheff Bros Watches Purchase
A New York buyer advised Elgin watches at Waltham would rise to two percent in price. Sheff Brothers immediately bought WO watches at old prices, enabling them to sell at the same prices as other jewelers and secure a fair profit as the advance took effect on the 2nd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elgin
Waltham Watches
Sheff Broa
Bellsale Church and local notices in Bellaire
Rev C W Holmes and wife return from lake tour aboard Marine Bay. several churches schedule services with subjects on life additions and subtractions. Local court case over sewer damage dismissed. city to be appealed. Mayor and wife depart for Cleveland excursion. residents visiting Dayton and Zanesville. vendors and band activity noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Holmes
Marine Bay
Rey Holmes Cere
Moundsville
Christian Church
Charlea M. Watson
Christian Endeavor
U. P
H.S. Boyd
Trinity Church
John F. Foster
Oliver Herman
Woodsfield
J. Hermann
Dayton
Washington Court House
Zanesville
Squire Mason
William Armstrong
Bellaire
Firt
Squire
Williams
Cleveland
Annie Webber
A. Porterfield
Guernsey
Thirty-third Streets
East Liverpool
C. J. Heinz
National Cash Register Company
Hackett
Mt. Vernon
Cleveland Blues
8. Buchanan
Mary
Powhatan
Ray Davies
Franklin
J.B. Smith
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Ment
Irish Point
Brussels
Portieres
Madras
Roman
Gro
Stiret & CO
Locke
J. H. Locke Shoe CO
Reswasbls Pilaai
West VA
Marck Street
Wheeling, W. Va
Po Furniture and Carpet Store
Main Street
Eisie Myers
G.B. Vanhorn
Myers
Squire Cers
Chiles Griffith
Island
Squire Haberfield
Charles Neiswanger
Neiswanger
Grifith
Griffith
Joe Mooney
A. P. Becker
Mooney
Becker
Costa
Ground Hog Club
Thirkle
Ohio Valley
Mond Hamar
Mure
Association
Jolly Butchers
Grand Army Reunion
G. A. R. Encampment
Merchants’ Day
Bridgeport
Belmont County
Felmont County
L. A. Rolf
Misses Roller
Mrs. Boyletts
Irwin Wood
G. C. Rippetoe
H. H. Higgins
Will Dyson
Harry, Campbell
Will Statler
Opticians
Sheff Bros
The
Main Street Jewelers
Bellaire News
Glass City
Frisny
Walt Yeur
Handley & Foster
Frank E. F
Herman Fra
Mark
Ieee
Alexander
H Heath
Hospital Corner Alley C
Money
Mnket
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