Annual Public Works Report Detailed by City Clerk Thoner
The Brotsrek yesterday printed the annual report of the Board of Public Works. It shows total revenue from taxation water and other sources at 71.1 thousand dollars, with a 4,520.90 excess over 1884 and 10,310.58 below estimated revenues. The exhibit lists street improvements, waterworks, and related costs for the year, including concrete figures for mileage, tonnage, and areas compared to prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotsrek
Mercing
Mndal
Board of Public Works
Thoner
Igor
Pramberm
Winter Coal Shortage Threatens Households and Mines
The passage notes a severe coal shortage with high costs and idle stock at end of winter. It cites 3,000,000 fewer tons mined than in 1845 and describes miners facing limited work and households at risk of starvation as the industry nears “rockout” if conditions persist.
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Bet
Lickawanas
Wrucilng
Esther
Mathers
Growth of Fraternal Orders in West Virginia
The National Union the U M and Other Orders note rapid rise of the Junior Order of Red American Mechanics in West Virginia. From 13 charter members in Wheeling in 1887 the Jr C U A M grew to about 1,200 members across multiple councils including Wheeling, Benwood, Cumberland, Magnolia, and more. State Council formed June 14 1889 with officers elected. by late 1889 total West Virginia councils numbered around 18 with 650 members. The record highlights mass membership, statewide assemblies, and financials across the federation.
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Order of Red American Mechanics
West Virginia
C. U A.M
Wheeling Council
Old Parker Hall
Centre Wheeling
John P. Brantn
Bellaire
Steubenville
Thors
Benwood
Cumberland ‘Council Nii
New Cumberland
DN. C. Dogant
Magnolia Council
W. E. Orange
Wheeling Council No
John D. Ball
Washington Council No. 5
Wheeling
Washington
Mound City
Maeshail No
Bro, Chew
Columbia Council
Mannington
Hall
Standend
Burg
Auguste Council
Sistoravilly
Bro. Chew
Industry Council
Morgantown
Bro. Hall
Riverside Council
St. Mary's
Parkersburg
Bro. Ohew
Mountain City
Grafton
Ravenswood
State Council of
D. N
D. Hall
John T. Heed
Sam i. Warfigell
John D. Hall
State Council
State Country
Queen City Council
Fairmont
Holt
Harmony Council
Piedmont Council
Enterprise Council
Keyser
Friendship Council
John T. Reed
Wheeling and Lake Erie Sign Bridge Contract
A Bellaire Telegram reports a contract between the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad and the north end bridge company to gain terminal rights at Martin's Ferry. The agreement appears tied to bond issues and favors the bridge group, while prompting questions about the railroad’s terminus move to Wheeling. Local residents and several named individuals are noted in routine travel and health updates.
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Wheeling and Lake Relo
Bellaire
Cincinnati Enquirer
Betwasge
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad Company
New Bridge Company
Wheeling
Martin's Ferry Terminal Company
Wheeling and Lake Erie Company
Installation of J. W. Holiday Post officers at G A R Hall
The public installation of officers of J. W. Holiday Post G A R last evening at G A R Hall drew a well filled audience despite bad weather. Post Commander J M Ephlin led the proceedings with prayer by Rev Dr Blaisdell and singing America. Newly elected officers included Oscar Seely post commander Frank Shanley senior vice commander Samuel Brubaker junior commander John Marele quartermaster Joseph Marple chaplain W L Gilbraith adjutant O T Reed sergeant major Robert Taylor and sergeant John McAdam. A program followed with readings songs and a cornet solo, concluding with remarks on the sacrifices of Union soldiers and a tribute to Grand Army members.
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J. W. Holiday Post
G. A. Fi
GA. R. Hall
J. M. Ephlin
Pst
P. H. Orago
John ‘Moreh
Oscar Seely
Frank Shanley
Samuel Brubaker
John Marele
John L. Wise
Joseph Marple
W. L
Albert Vanhorn
Brilles
Waterloo
B. B Dovener
Grand Army
T. Reed Wang
Tadgs
Toledo
Chicamagan
Minion Ridge
Oscar Seeley
Kathleen
Haindell
Moe
Hatching
Percy Hamilton
Railroads timetable notices and service names
Railroads schedule in effect November 24 1889 lists trains to Baltimore Philadelphia and New York with various accommodations. It details departures from New York and connections across divisions, including Graton Montidsville and Can p daily and exceptions Sundays. General Passenger Agent Chas O Boell signs the notice.
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Tratne Sanismn Bane
Maly Lin
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Chmberland
Dally
Graton
Montidsville
Bundy
Court Sale of Thornburgh Farm in Ohio County WV
Special commissioner announces sale of real estate in Ohio County near Middle Wheeling Creek in Trindelphis District. The property of John Thornburgh, adjoining Miller and Thornburgh lands, includes a house and orchard on 1 parcel, about 162.6 acres, to be sold at public auction December 28, 1889 at 10 AM at the north front door of the courthouse. Terms: one third down, balance in two equal installments with interest, secured by vendor's lien and deed upon payment.
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Mary E. George
Bellaire
Hazell Dobbo
Filmore Dobbs
Twenty-third Street
Frank Howard
Marlin
Farmer Manion
Perenta
South Side
Garrett
Tod
Johan. Anderson
Danville
Bessie Jopson
Kathleen Acheson
George Lingaman
Wheeling
W. Va
Cincinnati
Charleston
Mies May Kennedy
Boles E. Ward
W. H. Cooke
W. H
C. B. Cooke
Mamie Alexander
Emma Pearson
West Alexander
Dr. Bidsdell
Rainbow
Kentucky
Ila
Henry Stealy
Taylor, Son & Co
Pittsburg
Henry
Cephas G. Davis
Misa Onaro F
Tease Hicks
Belmont Blacksmith Loop
Belmont Water Works
Pred Blon
Sonthide
Jas. Monroe
Dia
Anatin McGrail
Thos. Gamer
Andy Rolf and
Taily
Chicago
Mind Snood Vogler
Ohio County
West Vitts
John Thornburgh
Middle Wheeling Creek
Trindelphis
Said County
Whiteons
Ebbery
Ebber
Rachel Thornbraldomery
Rachel Thornbargh
Rum Forth
Ferrell
Waansua
Ferrel
Little Wheeling
Rachel Thornbargh’s
Miller
Alienoe
Fuete Paios
Sri
Thornbury
Kavhel
Alihe
Alice
Sherohaver
Faranep
Sonek
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Wheeling Register
West Virginia Printing CO
Rrommas
Ad Staney, Gemmase
Enna
Rmcitien
Mougieu
Cmtier Hailders
Leo
Macy
Mr. Paster
Willy
Mary Asvesser
Ascruan
Rover Hire
Tre Wravik
Givens
Mularelicmece Evans
Pennsylvania
Aieeneme Advicicy
Pigrirou
Sis Shute
Kosice
Ant Shia
Mivallantons City
Priparet
Thaner
Jeneury
Endhayer
Dal Lowe
Saigon
Perely
Bea Settat
Silinecs
Unwluakcia
Samstromes
Eamelrepers
Wurvne Mathers
Pavey
Gralec Meray Tae
Mle Es
Saar Cata
Brial
History of the Jr
The
National Union
Ae Mechanics
Financia
Samuel Sater
G. W. Hill
John KR. Sargison
Wmaldeon
Loaide
Clarence Atwood
Ontaide
Wo. Imbott
F. H. Col Wheeling
Peaple Creager
Premecot
Fred. & Smith
Sagigan
Michigan
Ontario
Canada
District of Columbia
Otal
Organics
Sena
D.C
Knights OF Honor
Alpha Lodge
Germania Ball
Pless
Committee On Entertainment
Mesara
John Brown
W. W. Riplay
George Arkle
W. A. Soerger
Patter Smith
George Hopwood
W oTitixens
Je Griffith
Fausoupom. de
H. H. Harrison
Cadiz
L. W. Blayney
Valley Grove
Silas Beal
Mise Marie Hradfield
Barnesville
Ohio
Stsy Mance Hance
Island
J. W. Holliday
F. M. Stroat
United Brethren Church
Bite Mound
Kan
Kia
Logan & Co
Deng
Sic
Bockien
Arnica Nly
Pi J. A. Lawrence
Warren Street
York
Railroads
Anniver
Trans
Ohio Division
Chirag
Galambus
Chicago Expres
McClatreville
Akkiyr
Clarewville
W. P&b Diviston
Kao
Eoganington
Anneve
Pitteining
City
Worhington
Beneral
Mosiver Partnoay
Pall
Pas‘tralag
Martineuille
Williamstown
Shanieston
Ravens
Barkers
Indyeriie
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Tickein
Bagstge
Toolis
Fator
Aftyrmasion
Wililise de Bord G. Po
Xd AG
Parkersba Wetoa Born
Pomeroy
Shia
Son, Sale
Circuit Court of
Brown
Jane Snyder
Bnet Watrees
John
W. Mitchell
Icea Souaineneug
Don
Abytral
Lyenisylvanies
Bridgeport
Cleveland and
Pittetnres
Cleveland
Chisago Spit
Breakenville
Firidyopors
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Rowr
W. Kelley
Seseto
Charles
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J. Erulich
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Washington Territory
British Columbia
Oregon
California
Yellowstone Park
Helena
Tacoma
Portland
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Us Junging Holl Max Yakros
Grand Forks
Rafts Winsipes
FAMGO
Hutte City
Bismarck
Bozeman
Missoula
Spurans
Seattle
Pullman
Tate Sisters Bere
Chas Ss
Otuabatag
G. Dillon &Co
Jewhelers
Market Street
Thos. Ee AM
St.Helens
Lancashire
Aewih B. F. AL & CO
Firet-Clage
Main Street
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