Misty Near by Towns Report From Wheeling West Virginia
Local notes recounts trips by residents including Captain Bowers leaving for family matters in Sistersville and Parkersburg. Mentions McRiler Moore company in town for the week and various names tied to business and social visits. A church reception and Masons supper are noted along with ongoing revival meetings at a local ML church with multiple conversions. The piece reads as a fragmented society column of names, movements, and upcoming events.
Fairmont Notes and Social Tidings in February
Fairmont West Virginia February 1 The column details social visits moves and events. Laura Mewes and Heinen aides daughters of Alfred Cakin of Waveling visit here en route from Merentoyne. Marie Clark attended the military ball in Morgantown. A New York contact is mentioned. Friends depart for Kate Thursizr. Grand Lodge meeting in Wheeling referenced. Mrs Fred J Warmsies of Hevodey visits. People pursue spring purchases. The post office will move to Skinner Building next Saturday. Marry Working seeks a position with Geiser Manufacturing in Washington. An evening of song by Sevensl society plus Lion’s Arches entertain. Election on South Side to Fairfieldoms discussed. Manager Cheta remarks a central feature to be presented Monday. Mr Es Inkrwen ex owner of Johnson Hotel will relocate to Riversile avenue and the Johnson family will be welcomed to Fairmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
WL Va
Mewes
Laura and
Heinen
Alfred Cakin
Waveling
Merentoyne
Mien
Marie Clark
Militars
Morgantown
Avipheimes
New York
Barser Deas
Fred J. Warmsies
Hevodey
W. Vawie
Kate Thursizr
Alterney JT
Martin
Washington
Tiltimore
Wheeling
Whia
Grand Lodge
AO. A. W
Mise Dart
Curtaborland
Snd
Mbs Horn
Bedford
Suesie
Mamie Chek
Jung Fiver
Batt
Cuore Hiviae Dondey
Skinner
Attepiis
Geiser Mumsfartering 2
Wasntsboco
Sevensl Song Society
Owenty
Lion's Arches
Weday
Chetath
Munday
Kesey
Inkrwen
Juhmson Hotel
Mennington
Riversile Avenue
Johnson
Wairmont
Fragments From Grafton Report Local Figures and Visitors
In Grafton Green West Virginia February 15 a fragmentary list notes visitors and residents. Names include J W Hamilton on the West side Vigui John W. Siason of Fairmont meets, Ambler of Parkersburg travels, and Philipal Mardin of Fairmont visits. Reomer Worley signs in at the Gertie Borell while other locals are mentioned in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Va
Nell Co
L. Wormater
Seife Havering
J. W. Hamilcar
Vigui
John W. Siason
Fairmost
reees _ Peet Vanet
Clarksburg
Be Gratin Hacel GB
A. Mewlen
Bickhinnon
Potas
Veeper
Ambler
Parkersfoe
Gail
Wassineton
Ty Philipal
Mardin
Fairmont
Tor Hoverin
Fragmented Camheron News Reflects Unclear Local Event
In Cameron West Virginia on September 1, reports describe a series of chaotic events involving a pastor from Cresbo and others near Sheppedville. The text is garbled with names and places, but hints at legal actions, meetings, and social turmoil surrounding a local community gathering and possible penalties.
Local Notes and Seniors Attend Week of Events
Porthanditation and local greetings as Mrs. Wen Aken and Zaubok Burris visit Tiltourille en route to Smiths, with relatives in Portman and Wheeling area. Mention of confinement, a plane purchase, illness, neighbors visiting, and planned church service led by Rev. Prince at the Presbyterian church tomorrow at 2 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jax Musney
Alley
Gillespie
Vigsie George
Ironilite
Gilans
Ole Young
H. KR
McGammon
Bush
New York
Homer
Peone Ladies at Seminary Hold Ethic and Social Meeting
In Steubenville on February 15 the Peone ladies at the Seminary held a meeting at Mrs W R B Zink's residence. Speakers included Hon Thomas McCarten and Mrs McCarten. The event featured readings, a reception for visiting friends, and discussion on ethics and social betterment within the Jefferson County community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southerrily
Matthews
Columbus
Joli
Mathews
RB. Zink
Meron Rok & Pager En Tharkney
Temperance lecturer and social notices fill town page
An assortment of local events fills the page including a temperance speaker who denied a ministerial charge, a parish supper at St. Pat’s Parish House, a success of the Haintiae Social Union, and a French student play by the Garretts Hell Association. Cast lists and wedding notices appear alongside social receptions in Clinton area venues with arrivals from Wellspare, Quincy, and St. Peter’s church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dunlop
Alice McGinnis
N. W
Chutreh
Noah
Ris-dlesa Kyle
Garretts Hell Association
Tiwar
T. EB. Bare Rertt
PL A. Garth
Thomas Sullivan
James S. Keane
M. BE
Davin
Lou Zimmerman
Cutler
F. J. Hall
Wellspare
Theodore Mosestina Gane
Chicago
Mise Lille Huntington
Quincy
Elldla Huntington
Giorge Sparks
Clinton
Ind
Thomas McCrossen
Forbes
Ave Mae
Liverpool
Cornelinrus George McNeal
Lee
HL. Decker
Joseph Burns
Clinton Stroes
Allegheny
Anna Burns
Columbs
Vincencin
Zanesville
John Meade
McConmelsvile
Mingo
Jobs Pinkerton
Kate Brady
O'Rluck
Holy Name Rectory
Harley
Jacob Grieseilier
Guerein Kennes
William Jones
Jane Contan
Holy Name
Hartley
Edward Jones
Minnie George
Willamn Sintecal
Chiltren
Wit
Sardis Notes and Local Trips Around Town
Sardis items report clerks leaving for Gilleaks and various trips to Sistersville and Pipe Creek. Residents visit relatives, attend funerals, and host social events with Mrs Watters and Miss Tilie Probst noted. Local business and travel mentions include Hews and Miller visiting town, with Cincinnati trip for Mrs Reem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petwnary
Emma Indyston
Eardis Cash
Virginia
Gilleaks
Mevers Frank Heaphrey
Cutford Bowers
Sisteraville
Gann
Waverly Wednestles
Wisat
AL Laws
Sisleveufil
Sarah Moore
Ballaire
Frrmis
Sistersville Wermeday
K. Gang
Miss Addaling
Pipe Creek
Watters
Honest Litten
Chan
Teo
Eugene Thompson
Sistersville
Max Reem
Penther
Wits Place
Cincinnati
Jolt Hesa
Mixe Tilie Probst
Clarington
T. Hebbs
Antioch
Geo. Miller
Wheeling
Local Notes From Clatrsville and Vicinity
Miss Fennie Cowen of Phishing is the child of Mr and Mrs Henry Mover. F W Baumer of Wheeling visits friends. Mrs C Williams and son Harry return from Washington PA. W W Eyans of Cadiz Granite Works in town. Dr Mary Lemmon of Cadiz visits. Mrs Strohly and Miss Helen Anderson of Bellaire visit Jas Harrison. A sale of fine horses in New York City attended by several locals. Carrie Michell entertains relatives, Dr and Mrs BLO Williams in Vorletta. Marriage licenses issued: Frapets Hari and Annie Fie burn Arlen Price and Trsai¢ J Swal jie George Ensley and Laura Travis etc. Services at the M E Church. Dance club held a successful event Friday with about twenty couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadiz
Thesitas
Godren Lynn
Huntington
W. Va
Strohly
Helen Anderson
Bellaire
Jas. Harrison
Shenly Loohrey
New York City
Carrie Michell de Vieling
Blo. Williansg
Philo
Frank Roberts
Callawas
D. W. Chandler
Qlace
Art
Frapets
Hari
Annie Fieburn
Arlen Price
Trisai¢ J. Swaljie
George Ensley
Laura Travis
Fila Taibosy
Mary Hatcher
Windrelaw Lilinda
Mary Graboski
Jobo T. Ramsey
Mary
Piedmont Notes on Local People and Events
Piedmont West Virginia February 15 highlights include Emmart moving to Charleston. Hyde confined at home by lagrone. Dorsey ill with fever. Franklin treated at West Virginia Central Junction. a crash near the worksite. Hoffman from Corinth in town. Rawlings from Midland Maryland visiting. George N. Mole dies at 22, yard foreman at a pulp mill, buried at St James Church. J T Zais and J S Pippin in Cumberland. Mann Jenkins resigns as justice of the peace. Col W A Porter in town. Alex Cheshire dies in Westernport, buried near Burlington, two children. Messrs Deveemore and Walter from Cumberland here. opera Eo Peep produced by Ladies of the Episcopal Church, financially successful. W T Barbe of WVU in town for school interests. town council accepts Sergeant J Hunter Smith as in charge. bids sought to lease the opera house for one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont
W. Va
J. SH. Emmart
Charleston
P. S. Hyde
Lagrone
B. PF. Dorsey
Benj. Franklin
West Virginia Central Junction
D. Hoffman
Corinth
Mann Jenkins
Col. W. A. Porter
Alex
Cheshire
Westernport
Burlington
Moesérs
J. Samuel Deveemore
Glissan ‘T. Walter
Cumberland
Eo Peep
Ladies of the Episcopal Church
Col onel obituary noted in Clarksburg weekly items
Clarksburg West Virginia February 15 a column recalls the biographical obituary of a colonel, plus notes on a funeral of John Fordyce from the Catholic church and interment at the local cemetery. Rex Doyle leads a well attended revival at Central Presbyterian Church. A Republican Executive Committee meeting gathers in Parkersburg with leaders present. Several locals leave for business or travel, and prominent visitors and residents are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
W. Yo
John Fordyce
Rex
George Doyle
Central Presbyterian Church
Mr. Doyle
S. P. R. M. Hawk
D. W. Bonfiner
W. P .Morgan
Parkershire
Republican Executive Committee
William Delbridge
Texas
Shinston
B. W. Reeder
Clayton McKeehan
Hame
W. B. Orborn
Chicago
A.M. Jarrett
Gratton
M Maxon
Milton
J. H. Hanson
Buckhannon
David Burns
Parkersburg
W. B. Shuttleworth
Martin's Ferry
Col
J. Fieberger
Monongah
KH. L. Davisson
Weston
Grace Riley
Elkina
Lara Bongliner
Washington, Pa
Henry Haymond
Emily Garrett
Darkersburg
Martie Gof
New York
T. M. Jackson
It. Whitman
Philadelphia
Percy Gott
Weston Notables and Local Changes in a West Virginia City
Remains of Richard Barrett returned to Weston from Columbus for burial in Machpelah cemetery. Local society reports include visits by Miss Minnie Proudfoot of Grafton and a party hosted by Corn Atchison. Telephone expansion under Manager Keaghley foresees new long distance connections to Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, and Wheeling. Several Weston residents travel to Buckhannon for theatre. Maury Newton lies ill, and Mrs Crumabeker visits Athens Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
W. Va
Richard Barrett
Columbus
Ohio
Mach~ Telah
Davis
Speck
Wm. Nolan
Central
Parkersburg
Mead Smith
J. H. Bare
Keaghley
United Telephone System
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Wheeling
Orn Atchison
Minnie Proudfoot
Grafton
Miss Proudfoot
Cc. K. Newton
Sutton
T. M. Stealey
J. Bh. Finster
F. McDonnell
Thos. J. Indy
Hugh P. Egan
British Columbia
Can
Buckhannon
Kittie” Rhoads
Maury
S.A. Newton
W. P. Crumabeker
Bower
Arn
Athens
Meerrs
W. G. Dauser
Judson
Wnshop
Sutton Yester
Some Stories About Abraham Lincoln
A compilation of anecdotes and recollections from notable figures about Abraham Lincoln. Senator Voorhees recalls Lincoln on the Western circuit and his jury dexterity while Col Morrison and others discuss Lincoln’s political skill, courage, and humility in the face of war and public duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
New York Journal
Washington, DCC
Lincoln
Senator Voorhe
Taitans
Stanton
Washington
Congress
White House
Vorhees
Lineal
Munyon's Cure Promises for Every Ailment in Odd Ad Copy
A fragmented old advertisement extols Munyon's medicines crediting cures for stomach pain kidney issues and female ailments. It also weaves in a political anecdote about Lincoln and slavery with letters and testimonies. The copy blends product claims with historical figures in a rambling service ad format.
Social items and visitors fill a Midwinter Hop report
Mrs Barrett hosts guests including Harry McChesney returning to New York and Mrs Little in residence. Miriam Loomis and Wheeler of Marietta visited. GC A Bucky returned from New York opera with his mother visiting friends in Brooklyn and Washington. Miss Mattie B Smith returned from Cumberland. Dr Jamesson and wife came back from Piedmont. The Presbyterian Ladies Aid gave a unique Thursday evening entertainment with a conundrum supper and a programme of duets solos and recitations. Progress Hall hosted a midwinter hop with card tables and a reception area, with Mrs Harry McChesney, Mrs Lawrence W Arnold of Atlanta, and Miss Vance of Romney among outside guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ment
JA. Barrett
Harry McChesney
New York
McChesney
R. A. Little
Miriam Loomis
Wheeler
Marietta
GC. A. Bucky
Brooklyn
Washington
Mattie B. Smith
Cumberland
Jamesson
Eve
Piedmont
Ladies Aid Society
Florence Brown
Sadie Stephenson
Lawrence W. Arnold
Atlanta
Vance
Romney
W. Va
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Huder
Hasibal
Jonte Pirten
Parkersbare
Parten
McRiile & Moore Swhe Company
Var City
Mier Dati
Bannital
Levi Com
Ae Semara
Mainetree
Mercier
Ube Ap Tremtan
Yeo Mattei
Larkabang
Eliy Uhears
Seine
Ky W. Osman
Vile Tew
Tharlas
Tarkersare
Toho J
Generfenl
Crean
Dirk
Parkersburs
Aire
Meslerin
Brooking
Vapi S. Mrwre
Tyler
Afcore
Weiget Regublican
Lemete Tmstead
Tanatar Trheing
Cal Inceh
Waerling
Maron
Tgp
Pe Oykin
Gt P
Moore
Samir
M. Nott
Atkrom
Ranny Ioaele Meson
Mollie Peruan
Nice Shirw Vevete
Wilca
Deere
Jory Dorey
George Herren
Gare Bridcearan
Bert Owthean
Geenee Loehtorr
Ehom Myers
Humbier Man
Winfield
Waa
Cameron
Mr. J
Wusitines
Camheron
GuMeres
Manneville Auekday
Irs Tastor
Cresbo
Chambery
Heward
Notte Whittian
Caveron
Weundaville
Evi
Faa
Steubenville
Thomis McCatelén
Jefferson County
Dolly
Ken Maiaden
Agims County
McMiraht
Erinn Arackés
Mt. Phare
Garret A
Coleman
Washington City
Mrober
Cire Towing
Grace
Sen. Preck
Burton Sil Agueheer
Mijas Mary Toweeenil
Neste
Columant
Hiv Wen
R. Reap
Metaegell Ahearn
Mornead Strarday Aherneos
St Verwes
Eheen Hartewdy
John W. Walker
Bessia A. Blackcorn
James M. Ward
Mary B. Swoolweaver
St. Clausville
Blanche
Helen
Gnette Brown Hofner
Mrs. Blond
Mabel Wheat
Sardis
Clatrsville
W. D. Bytes
W. B. Lively
Willis
Chas. J. Anderson
Andrew Edmiston
Roll S. Waterman
Chirksburg
Holt
C. P. Dorr
Addison
L. ‘M Wade
J. D. Moseley
Sumttel
Hinkle
Martieburg
Ralston, Jr
Rp, Camden Hotel
Opera House
Yesterdday
Clarkaburg Board of Trade
Dominion Stock Co
Mias Emma Ateisison
State Times
Beighley
A.B. Berry
John King
A. A. Warren
Robert Arnold
T. G. Dawson
Wes Grafton
Misa Mollin Stump
Gilmer County
John Stump
Henry Kellar
Capt
Henry Williamson
Lone Cedar
George R. Bailey
Harts Strine
Flossie Gibbons
Alvaro B. Gibbons
Washington, D.C
Bertha Turer
Murdoch Avenue
William Stewart
Stewart King
Fins
Helen Stone
Spencer
Frank S. Smaith
Camden
Flora Camden
George A. Burt
T. B. Camden
Ganley
Florida
Uankind
Tierre
V. Pierce
M. A
William BR. Morrison
Ile
Linois
Trinola
Free Sail
Shieldsome
Canidate
Lynnn Trumbull
Trumbull
Palmer
Legislative
Shields
Free Soil
Free Soilers
Jour
Palmer Crowi
Lin
White Trumbull
Lh Tomn
Richardson
Stees
Doctor
Jursele
Cleese
Draggist
Million
J. LL
Pps
Munyon
Wiscomp
Moi
Mary Jane Street
Mr. R
J. Clark
Utlea
Munroe
Monte
Breilessy
Mtunyon
Tyne
Arch Street
Richardes
Richardeon
Lineris
Soas
Paris
Sumner
Tane
Jacoi
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