Diverse Community Notes From a Century Ago
A wide mix of society items, weddings, visits, and local events populates this week’s notes. Socials, family updates, and small-town happenings reveal names like Barker, Meek, Delaney, Horcher, and Horcher families, with passings, weddings, and neighborhood chatter threaded through church activities, theater, and holiday preparations.
Martin's Ferry Gleanings Eye Local Happenings
The Gleanings of the day note Councilman Shrodes tapping the moon for light until the Electric Light Company delivers service. Buckeye Gloves Works president Capt Seamon receives a gold beaded cane. Local socials, truancy cases, marriages, illnesses, and business updates fill the column, including typhoid cases and hospital visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shrodes
Ligbt
Capt. Seamon
Buckeye Glogs Works
Hus
W. H. Danst
Geo. Robinson
St. Clairaville
Andy Taylor
Heil
Basiness
J. Wooster
Harry Northwood
Yon
Joh Grimee
Sewickly
Misa Lacie Fraxier
Alex. Froaier
Mien Lee Mitchell
Beldpeport
Mir Kate Stewart
Geo, Roach
Anderdon
Ind
Maywood
Steinbenville Center
Oliver van Pit
Anderson
Carley
Lennix Swarz
Martin's Ferman
Thec
L & WR i
Laughlin Nail Mui Ware
Tooy Wood
Torre Hants, Ltd
W. H. Wood
Kelley-Cotts
Kelley
St. Clairsville
Marebo Barna
Peter ‘Tita
Barnenville
Martin's Furry
Carpenters’ Wome
B. Exley & Go
Joe Lakue
Rem
Hin
Martin's Perry Terminal Stailway Company
Laughtin Mill Company
Felmont County
Pennsylvania Company
Pittsburg
Wellaville
Toronto
Clarington and Surrounding Social Notes Richly Cast
December 23 reports in Clarington and nearby towns detail visits by college students, locals returning from holiday travels, and Christmas gatherings. Names include Henry Rick, John Habermeh, Mary Habermeh, Will Boughner, Alfred Foxeman, and Bert Cramer among many others as social activity fills streets and homes. The column also notes lodge installations and a Christmas Eve marriage, with festive updates from St Clairsville and Tiltonville communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brosey
Ulagixeton
Henry Rick
Clevland
Hompathic Medical College
John Habermeh
Mary
Pittsburg
Will Boughner
Wheeling Ice Plant
Novag
Will Hornbrook
Disque & Hornbrook
Powhatan
Clarington
Alfred Foxeman
Clnington Boy
Fannie Williams
New Maille
Mim See Ankrom
Paden’s Valley
Mra
RV. Walton and
Bert Cramer
St. Harvard
Erick Cochran
Andrew Weisheit
Ravenswood
Pythian Lodge
Pred Trether
Louisville
Jil Gatte
Nathan Henen & Son
W. V. Beagne
Kama Bravy
Morton
Ohio
Onlaia
Austin Baker
Hartford
Mim
Mallory
Thorn
Mire Emin Mallory
Sharon
ST. Clatesville
Bittleheim
Wooster
Bia Thele
Rosk
Collinn
Piedmont
W. Va
Sherman Doyle
Alleghey
Doylesa
Estellaerie
Recorder's Office
Morristown
Ian Toilman
Washington, Pa
Wan. Alexander
Akroo
Rei St. Clairaville
H. O. Welday
Florida
Mircea Toate Nichola
Carrie Wily Vins
Willie Neehola
East Liverpool
Henry Garrell
Jessie Morton
Mayor Linn
Withr
Gaeenewy County
Gaia
Min
Sadie Clark
Mee
Wooda
Christine
Aeriona
Tiltonville
Secial
Sanimy Regiaer
MN. Tuchoreh
Abser Applegate
Mimouri
Herman Roth
Wheeling
Phillip
Eilis
Ellis
Rho
Tour
William Darbin
Mies
Mary Drills
St. Claireville
Anoa Ti. Meek
Win. Moore
Wm. Lycette
Drew
John C. Brindley
Min Emma Littes
Rush Run
Stev. W. C. Meek
Chareh
A. J. McFadder
Opera House
Social notes and sugar refinery figures from December
Special Correspondence lists holiday visitors from Martin's Ferry New Cumberland Covington and nearby towns. Another item estimates United Kingdom sugar refined at 740000 tons with 1260 workers, and refinery capital around £1.25 million with £2.7 million in fixed assets in Greenock district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samay Regiale
Wangentos
George Strain
Martin's Ferry
John Chamberlain
Robert ‘Any
New Cumberland
Will and Wife
Covington
W. Clark
Joe Toronto
J. King
Connelle‘ville
George Hall
Mingo
Mra
Keith
Alice Yost
Bellaire
Cowan
Martin’s Perry
Ron McAvame
Kenworth
Bam Liverpool
Win
Pinkerton
United Kingdom
Greenock
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Pereenas
Shia
Marine Nnit
Feworad
Spanier Pegpentheree
Tietenher
Fermatly
Gorbinarg Tha
Millon
Stes
Saka
Hedeant
Kours
Mondockoem
Kenge
Callorter A. de Waite Ie
Cevelved
Feqweainen
Howe
Paoatesay
Wangeorm
Clarkeborg Fiat
Cepia
Lessepreminy
Vitalin
Laney
Perkin
Adeneiiu
Coorg
Joe Beg
Anu Rvell
Meeery Latior
Msteballe Coasty
BHP
Thebes
Dinarlenten
Mourmeis
Greer Hote
Warley
Ternturer
Syeetge Messill
Tee
Ameciess
Lee
Teeth Street
Sky Ypatertay
Evern
Stockett
Mt de Cham
Iy Cameron
Comex
Fenn Burley
Glendale
Christans
Mornain
Elward Rogerson
Jose Ingenon
Willian Wise
Thirty-sixth Street
Fourth Ward
Wilber Meek
Ae O.K. & We
Boven
Conan Sey
Soven Barker
J. R. Barker
Stewart Wilson
Findlay
Gane
Mir
Edge Melvin
Imewilt
Decumbar
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Anit
Ralelah
Wetuestay
Awanae
Wip
H. Valeur
Doe Mur
Castle
Kobule
Cyesmander
AL /Sallivae
O'Gorman
Frask
Newhaw
Washlegton
Cnc
Ming Mei Shall
Tha City
Toemby
Wight
Sisphes Macobury
Arlen Fitts Patrick
Westerapact
Joe Metee
Ranity Hook
Ds. A
Mo Prediocks
Bikiza
W. V2
Tamensa
Halehmore
My. Hamean Duckworth
Philadelphés
Mies Bethe Pletuniee
Newtiang
Aise Clare Parton le J.B. Shrepe
Bowseens
Maclasburg
Mireff
Heelers
Willie
Aloe
Alig Langa
Charles J. Fartiean
Abe
Divi
Morgans Town
Kenena
MD Lake
Newa. Ui
Samday
Jennie Smith
Sew
Manatinsville
Sotah Metsu Aml
Mostnene
oaAy
Meyer
Nan Mamersevitin
Prevenling
Altorsay Alorris Art Family
Beawe
Genie Strobel
Dwoeertiee
Panera
Mesare Li
Williams Jane Olek
Harry Richardain
Acd
Umetesd
Sieweovideps
Stow
Nowrethane
Phuy
Courier
Jovie
Prank Clark
Mareistown University
Hame
Phea
Brenklyn
Quire McCaskey
Poltoem
Grab Fury
Delbear
Bexwoo
Fiaiere
Fsa
McHidowney
Goran Nee Beding Oat
Eamtine Moos
John W. Witchie
Owe Seip
Thomas Tensee
BR ‘Jachwoa
Janse M. Kine
Mary E
Toere
Anodie" Robinson
Chiver Craft
Bir
Chioh
B&o
Aldo
Harry Gil
Pindlay
Wilson Jones
Steubenville
Slonk
Toornberry
Greenburg Pa
Christian Cborch
Tania
Board of Trade
Nhy
Glow Factorien
Seemping Company
Benllsville
Baker
Eyus
Patrick McCarthy
Barney O'Flanigan
Bosiiewburg
Key
Maide
Zolin Pangle
Belmont
William Warnock
Morgan
Nbrs
Juwie Loamre
Gravel Hill
Lancaster
Comphny
McMillarow
Pittusbarg
Minnie Waseisa
Ken
Klee
Marebal
Glencoe
Joe McDonald
Yank Williams
Joe Kure
McDonald
Willams
Nell
Williams
Ech
Prinlea
Ella Obberman
Burlington News
George Horcher
Christina Kockack
Barrington
A. H. McPadden
Exnay Smith
Howan Deiteh
Lulo Mitchell
Denwood
McMechen
University At
Morgantown
B'S Hore
Ktiveraide Steel
Sealé
Briceland
Belog
Goonweond
Arman
Centre Ward
Elmer Hensel
Canton
Annie Peliey Iy
Bio
W. Boteford
Pleasantyville
J. McBride
McMfoden Street
Janney
George Olsmens
Pitsburg
Sabin Joscdan
Washington, D. C
Mn’ W. Betewland
Chanle
Boho
Belville
John Ottler
Sistersville
Cha
Yen Png
Mae
Saul Devil
Vere
Perehatnen
Theadjusanees
Bayer Faiels Bs
Hood
Warrenton News
Cain
Scott's
Mullio
Prinles Cha
He “Pi Liss
Thos
Beecham
Hotons
Lancashire
England
Fall Lena CO
Canal St
New Yor
TSE
House & Herrmann
Main Street
Santa
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