New River and Kanawha coal talks boost Western trade
A long report from the Kanawha coal region details proposed actions by the Kasawhs Coke Company and allied mining firms to stabilize output and prices amid industry strain. It notes rising costs, shift toward New River coal, anticipated capital investment of 1,000,000 dollars, and plans to expand mills, labor, and regional trade networks while outlining the broader economic mood of heavy industry toward year’s end.
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Sae West
Toder
Jembera
Kanawha
Ohio
Todiaus
Bee
Milter Cata
Osher
New Miver
eavoKe
Miller
Atha
Sixteen month old child dies in sight of tuberculosis
Reports note the death of a sixteen months old child of Matt Moe in a sighting of tuberculosis. The article also mentions local church events, Roman Catholic Mass schedules, Holy Day notices, and various community notices including repairs on the C. and P. road, frescoing at the YMCAs reading rooms, and upcoming New Year activities.
Boxing Night Pantomimes In London Stir Huge Holiday Crowd
Boxing Night in London drew massive crowds as about 1,000,000 people enjoyed pantomimes and festive events across venues including Drury Lane, the Palace, Lyceum, and the Pavilion. Notable productions included Dick Whittington, Santa Claus, and Babes in the Wood with stars like Mlle. Paladino. Kitty Tyrrell died during a scene in King Cat at Elephant and Castle pantomime. The season featured lavish scenery, modern staging, and a revived East End Pavilion Theatre on Whitechapel Road.
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Alent
London
Die Whittington
Little Ken Riding Hood
Sinbad the Sailor
Blue Beard
Jagdin Sod
Jack and
Santa Claus
Blule
Mlle. Paladino
Kitty Tyrrell
Cat
Misa Tyrrell
Temple of Pleasure
Drury Lane
United States
Dick Wahhtington
Sir Augustus Harris
Old Play House
Sir Augustus
Duke of Bedford
Dick Whittington
Oscar Barrett
Lyceum Theatre
Santa Uleus
Cinderella
Ni York
Dreamland
Poppyland
Soowland
Loveland
East
News Building
The
Crystal Palace
Bite Beard
Horace Leonard
Mr. Leonard
Mr. Barrett
J. Pritchard Barrett
Christmas Toasts and Masonic Lodge Installations across Wheeling
A Wheeling gathering of Wheeling Commandery No. 1 in the Masonic Temple marked Christmas toast observances with tributes to Hugh McCurdy and a fitting tribute to Dr. John Mills Browne. The issue notes installations at Nelson Lodge No. 30, Marshall Union Lodge No. 5, and Zane Lodge No. 1, plus Eastern Star Miriam’s Star initiation and other lodge activities, with forthcoming events listed for Crescent and surrounding lodges.
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Masonic Temple
United States
West Virginia
Abbess
No. 1
Templars
Ahrens
Hugh McCurdy
Templar Masonry
Atcain
Hugh Storlloy
Ewinest
Abrans
Cii
Templar
Sirs Chay
A. Ahrens
Peter Boyd
Hugh Sterling
W. H.travis
H. B. Baguley
J. HH
Debwel
Hamilton
George Hatch
Alex. Robb
H. C. Brown
Richard P. Jon
J. A. Kieves
Joseph Hedges
John A. Zorn
Chas A. Reed
Robt
J. Fullerton
Hugo Loos
H. M. Thatcher
L. W. Blayney
Joseph Hall
John Mills Browne
Christmas Gatherings and a WV Bride in Yorkville
In Yorkville Ohio on December 29 Mr and Mrs Tilton visited relatives on the Island. The marriage of Charles Leger of West Virginia to Miss Rose Mack of Yorkville occurred last Sunday at the bride’s father's residence. A serenade followed on Saturday evening and Monday morning honoring the newlyweds. Frank Wilson of Wheeling spent Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs Lamuel Wilson. Miss Minnie Shockley hosted a Christmas party for friends including Misses Lola Criss Charity Amos and many others. A late night lunch was served and dancing by Prof Shockley's orchestra closed the visit.
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Yorsville
Ohio
Wheeling
Lamuel Wilson
Minnie Shockley
Lola Criss
Charity Amos Messrs
Rosco Kelly
Roy Criss
John McLandshoro
Scio
Lizzie
Kate Lauer
Lie Kuckuck
Line Stringer
Bird Perry
Lizzia Aiken
Carrie Aliom
Mamie Martin
Eve West
Sophia L. Hormell
John Perry
Bart Jones
Morgan White
Noah Tilton
Robert Sterling
Leo Ring
A Kuciack
Alex
Jakeon
Stobert Darrah
Elvin Pyle
Det Thornton
Albert Rots
Prof. Shockley
Portland Station notes and holiday tidings
Miss Sadie Neal finishes holidays in Columbus with her mother and sisters while Whitlam McKee of Cincinnati visits Edith Hatton recovering at home. Prof G W Trainer visits New Alexandria. J T Hodgens visits Toronto. Eden Hodgens visits Wheelin. Miss Sarah Gillespie returns from Scio. Fire at New Martinsville jail injuries minimal. building old and leaky needs major repairs. Football news summarized: brute and strong play noted.
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Sadie Neal
Columbus
Whitlam Mckee
Cincinnati
Edith Hatton
G. W. Trainer
New Alexandria
J. T. Hodgens
Toronto
Presbyterian
Eden Hodgens
Wheeline
Sarah Gillespie
Scio School
Plumbers dispute and dress line sparks local flap
Fragmentary notes mention plumbers and a fashion angle involving Jay and Steam Vitterd, with reference to H ferres dress. Readable bits hint at a small community dispute or notice tied to tradespeople and a costume detail, but details are unclear.
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Mbers
Jay & Steam
H Ferres
Blankets and Comforts Go On Sale at Taylor’s Store
Geo R Taylor offers entire stock of blankets and comforts marked down this morning in Market Street room. Large lines suitable for hotels and private families. Sale emphasizes quality and price reductions to attract customers.
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Market Street Room
Sale and new catalogue prices from Dr Jaegers Woolen System Co
The notice announces a price reduction of over 25 percent effective January 1st, 1895, with forward to agents in New York and Wheeling. It lists items including Ladies Vests and Drawers, Combina tion Suits, Men's Undershirts, Children's Vests, Knee Warmers and more, promising orders for items not in stock.
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da’ Press
DR. Jeager
Sanitary Woolen System CO
R TAYLOR WEARS TIGHTS AND BED COTTON SUITS
R Taylor showcases women's and children's equestrienne tights and Egyptian cotton combination suits.
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