Local notices of social events and visits in West Virginia and nearby towns
A long, fragmented column lists numerous social calls, visits, and small events across towns in West Virginia and neighboring areas. It mentions deaths and condolences, church and school activities, arrivals and departures, and assorted town gossip featuring residents and visitors such as Misses, Mrs. Smith, Prof. J. Gareart, and many others, with frequent name-dropping and travel notes.
Dr. Pierce Favorite Prescription Promises Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for nervous weakness hysteria backache and other ailments. It claims to regulate the monthly function ease fatigue and restore strength for overworked delicate women and mothers with numerous ailments listed in florid terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertatair
Weather woes end circus as hard times hit
In St Clairsville Ohio on June 2 John M Cook of Steubenville attended town events as the Albert M Wetter Circus dispersed due to hard times and weather. Obituaries note Mrs Kinney of near Bellaire died suddenly after illness. Miss Margaret Tate died at a home in the area. Local Republicans plan state and county conventions in coming days with several communities hosting events. Marriage licenses issued include Wm Wallace to Emma Robins and Wm Dopler to Emma Barnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Va
Jatin Davies
Virgie Kerr
Parkersburg
John Walsh
Pittsburg
Bertha Ladner
Bert Barnes
Theodore Dare
Chicago
C.K
Eliza Carmicchel
George Kemp
John Ervin
Brooke Cemetery
Wm. Huot
Canton
Joan Kemp
K. of P
Wellsburg
Bethany Pike
Joan McCulloch
Ohio County
Russell
Audi
Albert M. Wetter
St. Cuainsvills
John M. Cook
Stexbenville
Margaret Tate
Mary J. West
J. G. Lewis
J. M. Adams
Harrisville
Columbus
Belmont County
St. Clairsville
Steubenville
David Paris
Island
Daisy Day
Waynesburg
W. A. Hum
Meepha Senate Encephrey
Amos McBride
Wm. Wallace
Emma Robins
Wm Dopler
Emma Barnes
Local Notes and Visits Highlight Bridgeport Week
Bridgeport residents report travel to Cincinnati Newark Cleveland and Cadiz with social visits and college events. The West Wheeling mill resumes after coal delays while drugstores agree to Sunday closing summer hours. Local officials change staff and a Presbyterians church group raises funds amid inclement weather.
Memorial Day Observances and Local Visits in Hannibal
Reverend Clark preached a memorial sermon for the G A R Post at the English M E Church. Residents and visitors from Belpre Asionport New Martinsville Lima Slateraville and Martinaville attend decorations, processions, and speeches. Communities cherish ceremonies with bands muskets singing and a new organ installed by F W Baumer Co.
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Haxsinat
Clark
United Brethren Church
G. A. R. Post
M. G
Henry Ollom
Miss May
Belpre
Lib Poland
Asionport
O., Is Visiting Her Parents Mr. and Mrs. A. G. W. Potts
Earnest Tisber
Moundsville
Jessie
Mamie McEldowner
New Martinsville
Arents
Lima
Mr. Williams
Emma Grove
Willisins
Bors
O'Clork
UG. A. Tt
Hannibal Cornet
Harter Cemetery
Jutyn Jacobs
Mr. McInuira
Martinavilla
Capire
M. E. Church
Community Notes From Wheeling And Nearby Towns
June reports from Wheeling and surrounding areas note Chanixetos O at Wheeling, Gordon visiting, and Rev J B Manley preaching. Powhatan’s Wm H McClosey visits town while A H Lowe of Sardis shakes hands here after selling stockyard to the steamer Miss Georgie Wells. A Liberty excursion to Sistersville oil fields is planned for Sunday June 17. Epworth League hosts a cresta and strawberry festival in Town Hall, hampered by cold. Mrs W H Mallory visits East Liverpool relatives. K P memorial day observance to unveil monument in cemetery.
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Lew Minnesariig
W.va — Ames Golttes
Discen Famir
Colmakes
Austin Smith
Tyler Ware
Smith
J. C-Mcmunn
Milton
Taraisan
A. Mont. Prancis
Pittsburg
C. Dopent Moore
Katie Moor
Co Caget
Carrie Tisher
Haquibal
Ade
E. E Stewart
Sistersville
John Moore
Pittsbare
Pittaburg
Mies Belle Burrows
F. Po Lowther
Wheeling
Monv
W. T. Helms
Camera
W. Va
Hare
BT. Bowers Sod
Hroce Hall
Eoq
Sisterevilie
Ua Regal
Clars
Mattia Paden
Fionoetesa Pa
Nellie Short
Maggie Bader
Sisseravilie
J. A. Shidner
Woo Bas
Moe
Frinaits
Chas. Wells
Ginvee's Gap
LG. Etbinsch
John Myers
Martin's Ferry
James W. Molntyre
Fair ‘Tals Wref
Elisabeth Core
M.V Ofer
Main Street
Raressroon
W.va Va
E. C. ‘Smith
Ketaetue
iKetenbue
Malaga
Renee Ania eeaTas
Jay
Joe Abies
Nosett
Apn
Rene Dole
Acon Psi Fom
le Ores
Clecinmat
Oscar
Fen
Birdie
Neilie Williamon
Iar
Grove
Rev. Dowden
W. C. Everst
Ear Spencer
Nia
Mallory
Veryll
Drs. Jevonk
Woeoing
Meighen
Glover's
Joan Kettle
Toronto
Homer Newton
News
Frank Joyce
McKeesport
A. L. Peller
Or Warden
Grafton
Ed. Anderson
Ravenswood
Tonday
Or. Riker
Wheeline
Jobo Acnatt
Sardis
Nwlonsi Union
Odd Fellows
Cabinet
Epworth League
M. HB
McMeetes
Hope Society
Carsing
Epworth Leagut
Janeith
Doyig
Moundshire
McClelland
Myrtle Scwart
Maude Bowers
Jennie Hanselmas
Ella Pelle
Fred Shaffer
Gilbert
McCollough
Charles Vanes
Moundsville
Jane
Chelsea China Company
Liverpool
John H. Gibbs
Athens County
Ohio
John List
Pearl Street
Gibbs
List
Coleman
Squire Chapman
Sligo
Union
F. W. Stewart
Bradley
Misadessie Murray
Brailey
Bellaire
Flora Goodwin
Handenschild
Hannibal
Mattie Martin
Nellie
Cin Aoee
K. of P. Lodge
Castle Hall
J. W. McIntyre
Umstead
New Martinsville
Harris
Glen Easton
Epworth Leseve
Twne
W. H. Mallory
East Liverpool
K. of P
Station visit vivid in small town notes
Portlash Stattox, O. June 2. Miss Maggie Laughlin of Hookstown Pennsylvania taught at Sirothfeld Ohio and was here yesterday. Mrs. B T Hodgens of Toronto called on friends yesterday. McKee of Wheeling was seen in town with Ismoth Jessie Betton. Echoes and chatter mark the idle hour.
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Portlash Stattox
Mise
Maggie Laughlin
Hookstown
Wen
Sirothfeld, O
B. T. Hodgens
Toronto
McKee
Wheeling
Nessa
Ismoth Jessie Betton Bas
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W.C. Safer
Patrmont
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Taubes
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Mra UB
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Eatra J
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Sistersville Test
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Hollingshead Bros
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Margaret McMullen
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C. M. Alford
Church of God
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Deere Nolan
Wheeling Steel Works
M. E
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