A Fair Informer on Weddings and Local Gossip
A fragmentary column from Martinsville discusses marriage trends, flirtations, and social customs through local names such as Mr. Charles IL Taney and Mine Sule Na. It mixes satirical note on wedding bets with notices of dances, picnics, and Knights of St George events, along with short local items and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatlea
IL Taney
M. M. Sommers
Clarksburg
Harraon
Chasbie
Indies
Anand
Knights of St. George
Thureday
Pono
Knights of St George
Atreeta
Jefferson
Cheb
Jismor Jeferma
Jenloe
St. Alphonsss
St. Patrick Aid Societies
Divisons
Asd
RB Aid
Keights of
St Goeorge
Columbus
Ohio
Kuigha
Fiearge
George
Citiarms
Tinaie
Knights of Se
Geneva
Colombas
Kia
Newark
Cincinnati
Deecillagers Pharmacy
Sark
What's in a Name Hone Out 2 Directory-Maker Can Tall
A fragment from a Wheeling directory piece discusses Callia's new city directory full of quirky monikers from Morningstar to Antoine Anzogoskotsky alongside common surnames. It lists counts of families like Millers and Smiths, notes churches and trades, and humorously surveys social ranks and figures in a mock royal and civic schema.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeliet
Romeo
Wheeling
Shakespeare
Callia
Anron
Zwigger
Morningstar
Antoine Anzogoskotsky
Brown
Smith
Reosaren
Millers
Smiths
John Jang
Schuidts
Chu and Smythe
Crowns
Jones
Williams
Johnsons
Taylors
Wheeling Activist Urges City Police Patrol Wagon Plan
A local citizen urged Wheeling authorities to consider a police patrol wagon to reduce street disorder. He cited long response times, dangerous lockups, and exhausted firemen, noting three stations, crude cells, and drunken arrests. A central patrol wagon would cut delays, improve safety, and protect officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chisen
Promieny
Wheeling
Council Oftan
Central Station
North
Eighth Ward
Cella
Vinder Wyge
Haif Wade
Solker
Nyange
Columbus
List
Wil
STILL DANCING The Gayety hosts a week of parties and picnics
Still Dancing reviews a bustling social week in Wheeling with private picnics at Wheeling Park many house entertainments by elite residents and multiple assemblies at Seiber's Garden. The piece highlights driving parties at private homes and formal receptions with dancing, music, and late suppers, noting Mayor's Orchestra, fashion, and city social life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Pamlty
Joe Paill
Bethany
Bradsirong
Wolliddinge
Panll
Jared
Thale Letenen
Aynimament Seraiine
Isubenys
Wheeling
Vaslety
Centennial Lancers
Indies
Pabce
Wheeling Park
Cecasia
Potters Assembly
Seiber’s Garden
Muckpton
Mins Lean Wooter
Lena Somerfield
South Side
Aeskyit Press
Mayer
Tyote
Seibert
Zwick
Toles
Mavor
Orlock
JP Pesile Merrimer
Sam Laughlin
Chapline and
Twelfth Streets
Ott
River rises limit travel and arrivals amid bar dangers
The report notes a two foot ten inch river level and stationary flow as vessels such as the Willie Austin and Jet reach Clarington at noon and 3 pm respectively. The Princess attempted multiple trips but could not cross the bar due to rapid water fall. Ewald planned to depart for Cisconati but did not arrive, turning back at Parkersburg. An advertisement promotes Acker's Blood Elixir as a cure for blood taint and various ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winer News
Willie Austin
Clarington
Ewald
Cisconati
Parkersburg
Local visitors and guests in the city circle
Pittsburgh and Ohio guests are listed with neighbors in the city, Miss Lida Moxley and Jennie Johnston among those visiting friends, returning from trips to Niagara Falls and Toronto. Several residents from Canton, Allentown, Martins Ferry, and Moundsville are named as guests or travelers visiting or returning home after brief visits with local friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwabacker
McCheaney
Misa Annia McVeigh
Newcastle
C. W. Taylor
New Brighton
Han
J. EB. Hughes
McClure
Oldham
W. H. Hooley
Bethany
Howell House
Mixx Mollie Manley
Fast Wheeling
Bellaire
Minnin Loang
Deer Park
Belle McCabe
Leatherwood
D.W. Custer
Sisternville Independent
Minnie Marah
Pittsburgh
Joni Davis
North Main Street
Glenn
Mira Currie Whittaker
New York
M. Bentley
New Athens
Ohio
Stamm
Kila Kendricks
Pittsburg
Dr. Rhee
A. Dodge
Newark
N. J
Lynn
On Morehend
Cincinnati
McClure Hous
Fred Fisher
Lavef
Dinger
Will McNabb
Lakes
George Short
New Castle
Ind
Fifteenth Street
J. O. Shaw
Marietta
Jennie Huckley
East Liverpool
South Eaff Street
James Haddon
Philadelphia
Ming Jessie Allen
Batracaville
James Caldwell
Lida Moxley
Law
Mira Doe Morris
Nise
Jennie Johnston
South Side
Relatemayer
Barlow & Wilson
Manstels
Keim
Meisure
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Vanna
Mecoa
Hagerman
Marry Black
Tland
Flood
Lunaford
Wooster
Lome
Frirnda
Chas
Boehm
Arizona
New Mexico
Lillie Newcastle
Moundsville
Yearnlay
Frids
George Ts
Caldwell
Cranberry Summit
Thomas Davison
Davison Bros
Center Wheeling
Tarry Bernard
Massilon
Walter and
Jide
Pittaburg
Trienda
Ella Martin
Greene County
Nick Keister, Jr
Mamie
Parkersburg
H.D. Waldron
Connellsville
Felenda
Maitie Shkarko
Knoxville
W. Va
Charles Goetze
East Wheeling
Will Caldwell
Louisville
Alice Husted
Wm. Marsh
Moundeville Campground
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Good & Cor
le Oon Acon
L.& Good & Cvs
L. S. Good&Co
Main St
Las
Julics Jacobs
Henry Jacobs & CO
Phin
Henry Jacobs & Co.’S
Henry Jacobs &Co
Walia
H.eisheimer
In & CO
Sunday Register
Adulst
Local Intelligence
Kers
Jacon W. Grubb
Wilteina
Mein Street
Sreciy
Howe Sewing Machine Co
Ehmple
Mos
Gear Dlemen
Martinsville
Robert
Barra
Brentlinees
Brentlinger’s
Enjoraie
Cuming
Bellare
McMahon
Comanitiorial
P.A. Gibsoe
Amd
Willian
Emia
Alwaye
Whittelenus
Aes
Belmont
Suma Y
Swreeny
George Bruner
Frederick Bruner
Bond
George Wolf Suruty
Rome
Depot
Sage
Olliver Belleville
Pwenty Star
Market
Reworth
McLary Buos
Yeersunay AJ. Schultze
Comsue
Eighth Ward Hose Company
Liberty
James Dixon
R. T. Yates
Robert Saimpe
Jobo Hung
James Lacear
Zeeres
Gorslun
Elgbric
Carl Wean
Jon
O. Hancorn
Edwant Garkin
Buena Vista
Twelfth Street
Jacob
Jefferson Club
Fom
Dlub
Atlantic Engine House
Lovie
The
National Union
Odd Fellows Hall
P. 1
Teeple
Senate
Knights of Honor
Chaewa
Warren
Sereher
Yas Edoy
Cleveland and Hondseks Club
Job Ray
Bingell
Andree Fisher
Freasher
Stephen Johnson
Thomas Butler
J. Wood
Patrick Maplon
Thomas Beresford
Keehlers Baker
Market Street
Wetzel Street
Thirey
Aires
Board of Public Works
Henry Clack
Fairhald
Lecawes County
Ieee
Callin
Sprireta
Eklers
Ines
Degios
Parsons
Pugh
Cain
L Abel
Adama
Agron
Jacobs
Matthews
Marks
Col
Julius Vysar
George Washington
Thomas Tefferson
Major Lee
Wis
Wallace
John Browns
Herron
Coop Om
Seaman
Jonner
Basle
Benkemann
Sadler
Fotemag
Mercers
Carter
Carters
Hackman
Amy
Akoit
Bowes
Iamonds
Alex
Kubl
Chaplines
Mary
Lee
I Sie
Pieter
Bnnan
Svhwailyh
Schell
Sully Fo
Killeen
Mann
Townsend
Longbottom
Woluveno
Jose
Rhodes
List & William's Drug Store
Sauid
F. Feames
W. Poss
Lee Jon
Aicth Wart Democratic Club
Republican Party
Cleveland
Eadricke
Provident
Ara W. Wilkon
Lipport
Dien
W. H. Snares
Poarer Sari
Jane
Mercury
Miss Eldridge
Miss Laughlin
Chapline Street
Chartiers Pike
St. Clairaville
Hiebreezee
Laughlin
Eldbye Leighton
Woods
Amlerion
Mises Helen
Mio
Votarios Co Terpsichore
Kilmyer
Huish
Isett
Fremi
O'Clouk
Low Law
New Martinsville
Mra A. W. Oxnard
Brentlinger's
Acker
Fenkesseller
Jing
F. P. Bridgepent
HL. L. Bemis
Mlyrin
Calon
Newham
Friandain
Mike Sophie Gaus
Pita
Lottie Schultz
Amelia Stagor Sry
Ulo
Betfax
Iiss
Thos. Bohlm
Burg
Hinold
Tom
FMM
Wilson
Simoe
Hughey de Frash
Onder
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