Colonel titles, asphalt talk, and poker tales from town
The article recounts George H. Welshons being nicknamed Colonel after a Georgia trip to support Harrison, with barroom introductions and a brisk social scene. It notes asphalt paving hazards opposite a business, criticized sidewalk work, and local officials studying street repairs. Also covered are anecdotes about a poker player named Clarence M. and a failed camel stunt using a mule, reflecting town chatter and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlante
Harrison
Mages
Clark
Georges
George
Adriok
Welshons
Tos Sontimac
Colough Robinson
Col. Robinson
Edrick
Colanel
Jubafou
Fie
Dee Swithh
Colonel Brown
Culgoer Trown
Hinek
Corvod Black
Major Loos
Noe
Magnificent Quarters Opened by Stone and Thomas Firm
Crowds gathered on Main Street for the preliminary opening of the new dry goods shop by Stone and Thomas. The multi story, steel celled building features bright daylight interiors, bay windows, and a modern wire-store design. Interior fittings and full completion await, with a grand formal opening planned to accommodate the anticipated crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Stone & Thomas
Palaal
Admiralon
Caldwell & Peterson Compary
Ad Ts
Handsome New Billiard Parlors Open on Twelfth Street
A new billiard parlor opened on Twelfth Street by E. M. Statler, proprietor of the McLare House billiard hall. Located behind Hearne's cafe under the Grand Opera House, the spacious, well lit rooms boast six Brunswick-Balke Collender tables and modern accessories. Gentlemen attendants oversee the establishment with billiards priced at 40 cents an hour, aiming to attract a large patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twelfth Street
E. M. Statl
E. M. Statler
Hearne
Building notes reveal changing structures downtown
The old Baltimore House at Water and Twenty-first streets is being torn down while new projects rise. The New Bakery complex on Twenty-first Street shows progress, Caldwell building at Main Street end of the bridge grows substantial, bricklayers work on Baer wholesale grocery house fourth story, Stone & Thomas works near finish, and the Peabody office building nears completion as a large, deep new complex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore House
Ateremmeth
Caldwell
Main Street Stode
Commense
Circuit Court verdicts and rulings before two judges
The court yesterday before Judge Peall and Judge Campbell sentenced Louis Hass to five years in the penitentiary and John Devinney to 10 41 months in the county. cases against the Standard Insurance Company and Chicago Light and Power Company were argued and demurrers overruled. Other matters included administrators of William Porter, purchase-money payments for lots 28 29 30, a delayed sentencing for Melissa McGlamptrey and Else Gray, and City v. William McGlamphrey with a motion to set aside judgment. Minor dismissals and chancery discussions were noted with attention to public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peall
Campbell
Louis Hass
John Devinney
Louie Rheims
Standard Insurance Company
Chicago Light and Power Company
Fpd
William Porter
William Vortar
George S. Simpson
W. P. Hubbard
Melissa McGlamptrey
Else Gray
City
William McGlamphrey
Bow
Stalls Woods
Campp
Parkhurst Methods Spark Clergy Debate On His Crusade
A Register reporter canvassed local ministers to gauge church views on Dr. Parkhurst and his Pittsburgh crusade. Revs Cooke, Riker, Fullerton, and others critique methods yet urge church led reform, emphasizing persuasion and moral action over police enforcement while noting mixed motives and broader social evil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkhurst
New York
Inspector Byrnes
W. H. Cooke
Second Presbyterian Church
Dr. Parkhurst
Pittsburg
Wheeling
Bed
River Town
Bain of Tall
A. B. Riker
Fourth Street
Riker
J.J. Kain
Kain
Dr. Paxhurst
Savbath
Himat
Eter Eceor
Breker
A. J. Lrey
Aeust
Bonner
Annes
Puison
Gro. L
Painful Injury and Anniversary Celebration Report
A glass worker James Hay of South Wood Street suffers a severe cut to his left second finger while chopping wood and receives surgical aid from Dr H T Ford. The same page notes the Stephens Post Woman's Relief Corps anniversary at Helmbrecht's Hall on South Jacob Street with Capt B B Devener, recitations, music, and performances by Ada Campbell Maud Spooner Hannan Edges Crace Ingram Lulu Perguson and others. It also lists social and business notices, visits, and holiday sales promotions from local firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hay
South Wood Street
Eres
H. T. Ford
Ladies of Stephens’ Post
Woman's Relief Corps
Helmbrecht’s Hall
South Jacob Street
B. B. Devener
A. T. Ray
Ada Campbell
Maud Spooner
Hannan
Crace Ingram
Lulu Perguson
Messrs
Bentz and Dudley
Ed Cunningham
Bold Robbery at Ella Miller's House Stolen Goods
A bold house entry occurred in Alley C last night at Ella Miller's residence. While the girls were downstairs between eleven and twelve, intruders opened three upstairs trunks and stole $25 in cash along with silverware. Officers were notified immediately and have a lead on the thief or thieves. The notice also lists various local advertisements for jewelry and musical instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Ailler
Ella Miller
Eees
Diamonds by the Wheelings Firm Draw Mail Orders
Mail orders for diamonds pour into I G Dillon & Co as distant buyers in Kansas Massachusetts and Eastern Pennsylvania seek fine stones. The Wheeling jewelry house emphasizes its experience integrity and superior selection offering the finest diamonds at unbeatable prices, asserting their judgment guarantees quality and value unmatched by competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Dillon & Co
Fim
Messrs. I. G. Dillon & Co
Kansas
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Ines
Messrs. Dillon & Co
I. G. Dillon & Co
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Gainey
Acharg
Maret Street
Jacob W. Grubb
Pie Board of Public Works
Busine
Oranda Market Street Bridge
Jacob Street
Bay
Anya
MoLure
Clarence M
Tuere
Grant Scowbs
Dave Brooka
Erb
Anay
Alm
Wade
Stans & Thomas
Circuit Court
Rergains
H. I Hills
Donst
Gro. L. ‘Dunst
DOW. Bogs
Inctartian
E. Billman & CO
St Henry Jacobs
L —S
Sasi
Athei Tas
DAT
Lizzie McGanahan
Bellaire
South Side
Hiram Haynes
Edward Haynes
George Haynes
Verons
Trumbull County
Amelia Synder
Meneerrn
Bui
B. Carney
Monongahela House
Windsor
Mouiex
Tur
Steinway
F. W. Baumer & Co
F. W. Baumer
W. F. Krieg
Ouratoch & Cristmas
G&td
Souvsnik
Rling
Seach
I. G. Dillon & Co.s
P. W. Baumer & Co
Krakauer Pianos
Hitman & Co
A. Heatayk
Mula St.eee
J. H. Lockx Sor Co
Doursr
Guo, L
Derrr
Washburn
Hillman
A.W. Emsheimer & Bro
Tenth Street
Durst
Gro. L. Dunstan
B. E. Billman & O'S
Prof
Sheff
Optician
Cor. Main
Eleventh Streets
Smwig
F. W. Bavner & Co
Markers Street
Dvest
ORD S. C. L. Durst
Deurist
Barnes & Co
Enaiew
Heser Jaconssells
John Becker & Co
Becker & Co
Henry W. Etz
Joux Becker & Co
C. A
Sprcran
Henry Jacobs
C. A. House
WATOS
Tantia Watch
Tobe
Dillon & GO
Cacr
A. Hebrank
Market Street
J. H. Locke Siter Co
F. W. Baur & Co
Emerson & Wegman
H. E
France
Orel
Tereatier
Mitchell—Operin
Jock
Jane W. Mennmts
Jan W. Mitchell
South Front Street
Stove Church
Louth
O'Clork
Fat A.D
Susan B. Perry
Arm Bow Street
Stone Church Cemetery
Ward
Devaaniay Oe
Parmon Wain
Wagner
Deabee
Manley Waewsn
Devan
Heanlanss
Mra
Wan
Manley
Isic
Mantis
McUabe
Benwood
Henny McCine
Young
Yar Tabelles
Elone P. m
Jemea Fauxte Young
Ton
A J. Sohsites
Atte
Ouis Bertschy
Frew & Bertschy
Artreial Sualse
East Bide
Calif
Telophone
Telent
Alex Frew
Wiria
IML
Knows Life Insurance Company
United Life Insurance Assoc
World Building
Cincinnsti Works
King & GO
Cincinnati
Cincinnat
Nam Dushel
Boute
Pitysbury
Pre & Son
Rao
Fen
Tor
Etn Office
Ttn
Childr
Pena Eco
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