Unclear OCR fragment hints at local event and notices
Fragmentary text references a near by election, wards, residents, and multiple names. The readable items mention Eyelland Station, Leavenworth, Clark, and various individuals, with scattered phrases about meetings, entertainment, and preparations for a week.
Jando Ocean IEEE boon tabs in town event
Sire Kare of Sistersville will speed suns with Mra Lacy Dee and Charles Nallye Wheeling. Wheeling spent several unga at Gisinne Reteuix past week as R. Niel minds a business trip to Wooda Gok Tuvailay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jando Oceant
Aed Sire Kare
Sistersvillle
Mra Lacy Dee
Charles Nallye
Gisinne Reteuix
R. Niel Mindle
Wooda- Gok Tuvailay
Williamstown News Briefs From December Events and Changes
Williamstown items note Ernest Williamson leaving as operator to join Pipe Line Company in Schultz West Virginia. Mrs. Campbell and children hosted guests of Capt G. M. Ferry. Reverend Crowe preached in South Parkersburg and a fitness tourney was held at M E Church. Several local residents announced job changes, weddings, and social visits across town with various families and neighbors mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamstown
W. Va
Cates
Ernest Williamson
Schultz
Umbieby
Powhatan
E. M. Campbell
Parkersburg
G. M. Ferry
Holdren
Grape Island
Jan. Pleracn
Brady Berry
Leroy
Heulab
Waverly
Patterson
Wiliam Griffen
Chas McConnell
H.C Tobe
Bert
Dedding
Wheeling
Wetnatar
Ina. C. Crow
M. E. Church
South Parkersiite
MLE
Lie Epworth League
Mn Ettertuining
Crowe
Guy Crooke
Jon Pat
Leraen
Local notices mix with weddings and council bids
Fragmented county notices report funeral services for Mrs. Home, political ticketing with Citizens and Good Government nominees, local marriages planned at Lutheran church, and community events. Mentions include St Peters church funeral, West Piedmont Feed and Planing mill injury, Eureka Lodge officers, and various residents attending weddings and social functions in New Martinsville and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peters Catholic Church
Prof
W. M. Foulk
Hd. O'German
J. W. Nevis
Typenath
G. W. Harrison
EB. J. Fredlock
J. H. Phleoxer
J.C. Kubule
L. B. Walker
J. P. Willname
M.thomas
P. T. Hillard
W. M. Mellor
M. J. Rooney
John Gardner
J. B. ElHett
J. H. Pisher
Cardy
J. Rowe
Morefa Smith
John Oehrl
Lutheran Church
T. Sigler
West Piedmont
Mil Co
L. B. Browne
Moses
Gilbert
Episcopal Church
Eureka Lodge No
Knights of Honor
Burnworth
G. R. Boyles
Jer
H. Dries
Pinancier
L. H. Phi Guide
N. W. Schoppert
Guardian
F. Grenzeback
S. M. Thomas
T. H
Obscure December Notes Mention Local Arrivals and Deaths
Fragmentary wire service style notes from Vienna to Baltimore record names such as Mare Hows, Elia McRone, Tel Jackson, and Mrs Jackson in Winvhewtne Virginia. Mentions J W Crown of Eskine in Washington and references to widows, bereavements, and a death of Peter McDeraltt on Thursday. The garbled text lacks clear events but hints at social notices and obituaries across multiple locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Baltimore
Mare Hows
Johnstown
Elia McRone
Tel Jackson
Winvhewtne
Join
Whel Air
Baltigote
Browne
New York
My. J. W. Crown
Eskine
Faye Washrerstar
Met
Calerie Tatheran Dinired
Temperance and civic nominees noted in Fairmont activity
In Fairmont December events, temperance and civic ticketing were discussed with nominations from West Fairmont. Ms Bile Dordent, tied to Saint Vincent College, is mentioned in family notices. Ernest Hutton of Woodford and Hutton from the University were seen in town, with travel plans and military academy ties noted.
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Fairmont
Balrmont
Mise
Bile Dordent
Woman College
Malthe Inari
Willebis
Ada
Monodik
Ernest Hutton
Woodford T Hutton
University
Randelph County
Hunt Taney
Ameadkay
Michican
Tary Academy
Untintown
Nahi
Zumino Jd. Martin
Deny Jamiecas
Bate
Prichard
Wwe
Ares
Robert
Wilam Linnabet
Benton Ber Bete
Godwin, Vf
Wershingtany
Pha EL de Shih
Local notes and arrivals in St Marys and vicinity
Wy VA December 19 report of residents visiting relatives include Walder returning from Boston, Beulah Timbur home from Superior, Kinard and Geach mentions, and many others from Washington DC to Fairmont. Several travel updates, sickness notes, school and church events, and holiday preparations across towns.
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Mannington. Wy. VA
and Mex
BR. Walder
Buen
Dros
Boston
Alize Beulah
Timbur
Kinard Lageine
J. Morrisett
Avinwine
Geach
Tick Nice
Sara
Mellette Ledkon
Washington, D.C
Walt Mouga
Sistersville
Hough
Wittenlee
Bimon
Rettibone
Mebale
F. W. Bartlett
Washington, D. C
Nettie Millan
Fairmont Wermeegay
Peart Bennett
Smithield
Dir
Cunningham
Cunningham Were Wibwciing
Turaday
Ibs & Claycin
Fairmont
Oreliy
Carey Robinson
Pairmont
Mme
Arlie Plowers
Washington
Colin Rogers
OW City
Mien Ao
Pittsburg
Cora
Kate Annett
Riverville
J- B. Knotts
Woodk
Wheeling
No. Bands
Tingamon
C. C. Martin
Bib
Samu Slater
Jrudae Acoraw
Riopis
Furhoe
Pocahontas County
PH A. Pristucrd
Fairmont Friy. Taipt, Sine
Jodee Berctinal
O. N- Koon
Eit Koen
Steamrolled Steubenville Opera House Show Draws Crowd
December 19 report from Steubenville Ohio notes a successful presentation at the Opera House by fully “tugreis” under Congregational Church auspices and directed by J Henry Goris. Local dignitaries, social events, and church activities fill the scene with community news and upcoming engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubepente
Ohio
Commorana
Steubenvilles Houses
Opera
Tugreis
Congregational Church
J. Henry Goris
J.B. Griich
Tront
Btate
L. A.W
Columbus South
Hahguer
W. H. Mellinger
J. T. Means
Zaneaville
Irwin, White
Cook
MekKkineter
Wellsville
J.P. Draper
Kate
Dora Hill
J. L Hammond
Ella Porter Hanne
Chicago
T. J. Manne
Mra Jenn Mf Ciuey
Pattburg
Mary J. Cochrane
James Lavery
Xenia
Barney Pullen
J. Dunbar Fe Tome
Missouri
H. M. Priest
Bay
Philadelpia
Oty
Mra
T. P
Spencer
Holiday Visitors and Arrivals Across Parkersburg
Parkersburg notes a flood of visitors and returning residents as many guests travel for holidays. Among those home or en route are Miss Lizzie Yost, Miss Emma Mooney of Pittsburg, Mrs. Lizzie Peters and Maud of Cali, Rev Father Raver departing for Wheeling, Col. Chancellor returning from New York, and numerous Misses and Mrss visiting families in Cincinnati, Washington, Wheeling, and Morgantown.
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Maud
Roliaire
Cdlo
Georgia Fulton
Chicago
M. Morrizon
Claire Heury
Pittsburg
Parkersburg
W. Va
Father Raver
St. Joseph's Parish
Wheeling
Our City
W. N. Miler
Lowise
Columbus
Miller
J. 2. Hickman
Ray
Zanesville
Ohio
Joseph Hamitton
Katherine Hopper
Cincinnati
Florence ‘Trevor
Mudge
Meigs Arickvon
George Thompson
Veheel
Washington
C. D. Ailott
Frank Ames
Rockland
A. C. Johnson
Huntington
C. C. Hogg
Romeo H. Freer
Harrisville
W. H. van Winkle
Mary
Taltimore
Harriet van Winkle
Hamilton
Miss Caldwell
Wim
Bentley
Garrett Horner
Anna Zande
New York City
J. W. Moffat
Pridey
Avon City
Zaluma Archer
Berthia Willams
Poolsvile
W. M. Straus
Walter 3. Martin
New York
Tda Welsh
J. C. Talhort
Ft, Worth
Texas
Rya
R. P. Camden
Om Martin
Miss Love
Miss Witghagh
Molex Jackson
H. J. Bull
Hanter Moss
Bradford Huyshew
Prank Martin
Fruit Cake Delivers and Local Notices From Clarksburg
Clarksburg West Virginia December 12 quiet holiday approach as Sheriff Lavey bonds. County Court sets penalty 618. Donahue of Wheel conducts Cathedral services. Wilcox of Sycamore Dale dies. Turkeys driven to depot for Baltimore and Ohio. Depot removal suit moved to federal court. Highland marriage to Batella Powell at Belmont Virginia. The Mikado home talent at the Opera House Christmas night. Notables listed: Bennett Weston, McGraw Grafton, Higbaugh Buckhanton, Andrews Baltimore, Alderson Muntington, Hig-abateain Buckhannon. Sunday trains discontinued on West Virginia Central and Pittsburgh lines. School report praised by Prof Gettings. Bartlett incident: thrown from his buggy amid firecracker danger.
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Clarksburg
W. Vv
Chirkaburg
Lavey
Ciy
Baltimore and Ohio
Jackson de Co
Tininea
United States
Frank B. Elghland
Theelty
Westerday
Mie Battella Powell
KR. Powell
Belmont
New Opera House
M. & Talcott
Philippi
A. Smith
Buckhanson
John 'T
McGraw
Grafton
C. Showalter
Prunthorn
de RL
Brown
C. C. Hig- Ahbateain
Buckcomnor
Nila
Pittsburg
Prof
Gettings
Be Bartlett
Queer poker tale from a medical student game
The Sporty Doctor recalls a bizarre poker stake among four medical students in a dissecting room. Players wagered personal items and finally a skeleton on the table. The bid failed when the skeleton lacked ribs and teeth, rendering the bet void.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells
Buffalo Express
Medallions at popular prices at The Bon Ton
A Denver newspaper anecdote recalls Mark Twain's failed saloon opening write up. The tale cites a chaotic, garbled article mistakenly published, with the editor and foreman reacting to the ruined copy and a gag about earning a cigar from a sly proofreader. Candy from Ziegenfelder’s is advertised afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BON Ton
Mark Twain
Denver
Mark
Colorado
Sally
Jar
Pretty When She Didnt Sing In The City Club Scene
In this city club moment a striking beauty takes the stage, drawing envious glances as she sings. Two nearby girls whisper about her allure and the men she attracts, noting she was asked to perform by someone who knows her reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plano
Methodist Hymnals and a Prairie Pageant
In Chicago Tribune style, a scene unfolds with young women whispering about singing and an ugly mouth, a visitor urged to sing again, amid light gossip. A distressed woman laments Willie’s misfortune and a campaign ends as a man consoles her over a missing button incident.
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Chicago
Willie
Wille
Paige
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