Political reform plea in Wheeling editorials
The article lambasts city politicians and party bosses in Wheeling over city expenditures and governance. It argues citizens must engage, vote, and elect public servants in the public interest, warning against party machines influencing local policy and tax decisions. It also discusses broader civic ideals and urges participation in the upcoming municipal election.
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Whelaninsa
Cam Lee
Viy
Hhwakt Vale
Etrainof
Circling Through Books and Songs in Wheeling
A Wheeling feature catalogs British and American publications. Elizabeth Pring introduces nautical and festive verse books, including Bay, The Old Folks at Home, and Log Book Through Life, praising engravings, bindings, and color plates. Reviews note vivid illustrations, strong design, and appeal for holiday readers.
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Wheeling
Bramon & Daren
Folkx
Trixie
Tom
Ecjey
Harnom
White & Allen
TS Nateral
Negro Wong
Davenport
Ores Tapia Lipk
Elizabeth Pring
New York
White & Wheelingham & Davenport
Ieee
San Praneivco
Fort Marion
Sorat
Martlehead
Mowet Dewert
Etward Fellock
Thomas Moore
Robert ‘Awning
Louise Chandler Moulton
Trohert Leighton
Anat Raber
Putnam
Dasa
Miss Green
Govezen al
Mist Green
Instructive imprint by Clarke firm for new book
The imprint of Robert Clarke et Co ensures quality mechanical construction. The price will be $260. A. B Ward, author of Hospitel Life, will contribute in Scribner’s January issue a sympathetic image of The Invalid’s World with Doctor, Nurse, and Visitor. It is now known that 4. B. Ward is the pen name of a woman.
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Boro
Ronald
Lyons
Henry Peck
Tee Ero
Street A Smith
T. A. Lyoss
Seleece Monthly
W. D. le Seer
Abeord
Vals
Ed. Shaw
Herbert Spencoe
Robert Clarke & Co
Cincinnati
Have Is Press
Robert Clarke Et Co
Ward
Scribarr
4. B. Ward
Republicans to Tackle Gerry Mander Plan at Council
City politics report a Republican push to pass a gerrymander ordinance before the election. Council meeting set for tomorrow amid claims of unprecedented actions and calls for reform. City Clerk Bowere announces he will not seek re election due to ill health. Local names Shively Cumming Haller Morgan Harrell Harrison Miller Kenney Sweeney Englen Pekast Witgerter appear as potential candidates in various wards.
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Connell
Frenk Bowere
Bower
Bowers
A.C. Harrell
Mark
Harrison
Across the Plains reminiscence of an 1850s gold rush trip
Mr. B. Franklin Connally and Mr. Thomas J. Cartwright recall a long voyage across the plains with companions in 1851 41 to 54. They traveled two wagons from Wheeling down the Ohio and Mississippi to St Joseph then California, describing hardships and the later scattering of the party with Connally settling in Sacramento and Cartwright returning home after years in Wheeling.
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B. Franklin Casnally
Thomas J. Cartwright
Tom RxGierek
Mr. Cartwright
California
Indiana
Plaina
John Dixon
Almand& Maxwell
David Wygart
Connally
Allenduatfer
City
Walter Turne
Bellaire
Bolt Torna
Bosby & Little
Bornia Yart
Obie
Misissippi
Minour
Sacramento
Wheeling
Into the Army Names of Those Who Have Entered Service
Last Sunday's record lists nineteen recruits accepted at the Wheeling recruiting station. Recruits from Cameron and Wheeling go to cavalry or infantry, with fourteen sent to Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis. others remain for further processing. Lamont moves quietly in New York with visits to Gov. Hill before departing for Washington.
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Wheeling
Chas. W. Honstlalder
Jorge Slonaker
Chas. A. Hirown
Sherman Soward
Cameron
W. Vas
Chas Chambers
Wayneebury
Pa-co
Vatrick Pry
Gee
Williams
Louie Schaefer
Louw Eiger
Baltimore
Jeferson Barracks
St. Louis
Lewis
Aller Smith
Edward Howard
John Hale
Louis Bertechy
John McCloakes
Lamont
New York
Col
Dan Lamont Baa
City
Gov. Hill
Washington
Progress in Wheeling Railroads and Nearby Cities
The article surveys railroad growth in Wheeling and adjacent towns, noting multiple lines entering the city, rising freight and passenger traffic, and projected gains. It quotes officials from B&O, Ohio River road, and others, citing about ten percent to twenty percent increases and brighter outlooks with the new bridge and extensions pending.
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Tradk Dome
Wheeling
Martin's Ferry
Bellare
Bridgeport
Cajon
Necistar
Procpee
Turco River Road
Merera
Belleville
Tomlinson Ale
Ohio River Road
Hantington
Isat
Esat
Siadcor Brose
Tomlinson
Silver Road
Respec
Railroad Growth in Bellaire and Martin's Ferry Area
The article reports heavy freight and increasing activity on the Bellaire and Martin's Ferry branch with Westinghouse and other rail lines expanding service. It notes rising traffic, ongoing right of way work, and several contracts tied to the region's railroad construction. Local officials expect a prosperous year ahead for rail development.
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Ben
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Herinss
Tom Harke
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Doring
Bellaire
Hapy
Ballaire
Bellaire Nail Works
Pont Thre
Ridis
Ford
Thid
Noverbo
Whiting Transportation
Martin's
Perry
O. R. Wood
Cleveland and
Whorling Ra
Howeryton
Martin's Ferry
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway
Ohio
Belmost
Yrilend
Portland
Konolston
cNort
Fuller
Coal Company
Coal Ag
Mtr
C. M. Pivber
General Freight
Mananger
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Bellaire and
Moundsville Notes and Local Happenings
Special Correspondent reports on December 15 notes social visits and local news. Mentions Woodlands visitor Miss Clara Baker, obituaries, prison guard Sam Ferguson purchasing a gray mare, and community events at Mt Rose Cemetery. Also covers charitable work, school activities, church events, and political mentions from Preston and Mercer counties.
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Moundsville
We McFarland
Woodlands
Clara Baker
Wes
Ray
Mt. Rose Cemetery
Grand Army Post
Sam Ferguson
S. W. Mathews
Homme
Wayne County
Mise Botts McCigakey
Rille
Jennie Parker Street
Blantall
Fay
Fost
Toe Penitentiary
Preston County
Mercer
Macuie Danken
J. C. Bardall
Annie Smith
Jae
Henrettes
Henretta Toure
Dorcas Society
Robertson
Mise
Jennie Mclaughlin
Pittsburg
Mint May Weaver
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