Untitled historical fragment hints at local loom of events
Fragmentary OCR depicts a long, disjointed parade of names, places, and activities. References to Cape May, Wheeans, Hermewird, Lake Park, and multiple individuals hint at a community pageant or meeting, with scattered notes on preparations, roles, and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Dave
Jude
Hewkey
Moon Lake Park
Lows
Cape May
Wheeans
Etok
Local notes show weddings and events across Wheeling area
The page details numerous weddings and social events. Notable unions include Mr. Walter Sellars Cash of Colmrie Springs and Miss Geo. W. Thompson's daughter, plus other ceremonies at German and Lutheran churches. Attendees and receptions mentioned, with plans for future gatherings and college events in Wheeling and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompanniof Parkers
Walter Sellars Cash
Colmrie Springs
Geo
W. Thomrpson
J. N. Camiben
W. P. Thermpson
New York
Jackson
Stein
Cash
Philadelphia
Crip- Pie Creek
Col
Social notices and marriages in Wheeling area events
The page lists multiple society items including weddings for James R. Mreir and Dora M. Bray at Nocth Main Street with Rev Dr A B Riker officiating, John Seibert and Katherine Rapp at St Alphonsus Church, and Charles Sonnefeld and Marie Kirchgessner at St Alphonsus. It also notes a public concert by the Women's Musical Club at Wheeling Park Casino, a surprise party for Miss Bertha Heddrick, and social visits, receptions, and trips among local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nocth Main Street
James R. Mreir
News Composing Room
Dora M. Bray
Wheeling Cot Gating Company
A. B. Riker
Fourth Street M. E. Church
John Seibert
St. Alphonsus Church
Katherine Rapp
North End
W. Henne
Mary Kress
Father Clements
St. Amnhonsus
Charles Sonnefeld
Marie Kirchgessner
East End
Leo
Sonnefeld
Wheeling Railway Company
Great Concert to Be Held at Wheeling Park Casino June 22
Wheeling Elks plan a musical festival at Wheeling Park Casino on June 22 marking their twelfth anniversary. The Grand Army Band of Ohio with fifty musicians and soloists Leo Zimmerman Mil ton L Hanauer Mamie Grubb and H W Hughes feature prominently. The program blends classical and popular pieces with Garden Park attractions and foliage noted as part of the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. McGary
Lewis County
Sullie
Frank C. Riester
South Side
Wheeling Lodge
Bika
Wheeling Park Casino
Memie Grubb
Grubb
Mt. de Chantal
Bila B. Turner
Edward H. Marsh
Springfield
Mass
Coats Montgomery
Cowles
Codeme
Miss Price
Lewisbueg
W. Va
David
Nero
Rome
Wheeling Lodge of Elks
Wheeling Park
Grand Army Band
Ohio
Boston
New Orleans
Leo Zimmerman
The
Elks
Milton L. Hanauer
Women's Musical Club
Mamie Grubb
Jacob W. Grubb
Musical Conservatory of
Mount de Chantal
H. W. Hughes
Sons of the Revolution to Hold Anniversary Sermon
The Sons of the Revolution plan a centennial observance on June 14 1777 at St Matthews Church. Rev Dr R R Swope will preach a sermon and the organization seeks citizen cooperation for a fitting commemoration. Prof Sheff at 1110 Main St offers eye glasses grinding and fitting services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meg
Swope
St Mathhew's Church
R. R. Swope
Sheff
Main Street
Carroll Club to Build Three Story Addition at East House
The Carroll Club’s board opened bids for a rear addition to the present house. A three story structure standing 50 by 65 feet will house a gymnasium on the first floor and a large hall with stage and balcony on the upper levels. Contracts awarded include excavating, stone, brick, carpentry, tin and galvanized work, plastering, painting, plumbing. Construction to begin this week with opening planned in early fall. Entrance on Chapline Street to be two stories high to match the current building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Carroll Club
Elste House
Thos Coffes
Gilfegan
B. F. Perkins
J. W. Beltz Sons Company
B. PF
Caldwell & Co
Steat_er & Cramer
D.C. Kurner
Trimble & Lutz Co
Chapline Atraat
Martin's Ferry Man Falls 25 Feet in Wheeling Shaft
Martin's Ferry resident P. Harbour, an expressman, fell twenty five feet in a Wheeling Storage Company building. He was taken home unconscious after being revived and may have fractures in an arm and leg with internal injuries. Doctors await full assessment of his condition. Special gifts at Sheff Bros. advertised locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Harbour
Martin’s Ferry
Wheeling Storage Company
West Washington Street
Martin's Ferry
Remarkable Portrait Exhibition by Rhees in Wheeling
MR MORGAN J. RHEES, famed in Wheeling and beyond, displays a four year old child portrait from life in Nichol’s window without photography. The achievement is praised as surprisingly satisfactory given the difficulty. Also an eye care ad from an occulist Prof Levitt offers fittings after others fail. Dillon Wheat Hancher Co promotes dotted Swisses organdies and Persian lawns with laces, long kid gloves, silke mitts, Dresden fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan J. Rhees
Wheeling
New York
Boston
Nichol
Dresden
The Physician as a Social Being poem read at Wheeling banquet
Dr C F Ulrich reads a poem at the State Medical Society banquet at Wheeling Park Casino praising the physician as both healer and social being. The verse contrasts clinical duty with social life, noting doctors’ burdens, humor, and humanity, urging unity and fellowship among colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Medical Society
C.F Ulrich
C. F. Ulrich
Wheeling Park Casino
Isis
Ant
Knights of Honor Elect Officers at Alpha Lodge No AZ
The regular meeting elected Jamce HW Riddle as Past Dictator J A Shutier as Dictator le Cranawr as Vice Dictator Joseph Hall as Assistant Dictator Waterhouse as Treasurer Stoetger as Financial Reporter Morrison as Chaplain McFadden as Guide Darrah as Guardian Winter as Sentinel with July installation planned. Also announces the new optical department with free eye exams by Prof. Levitt at Dillon Wheat Hancher Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guide
SM. Darrah
Guardian
Philp Winter
Sentinel
Parlor Cars on B and O Trains 465 and 467
Notice announces parlor cars on B and O trains 465 and 467 starting June 15 1596 between Wheeling and Cumberland Md with ongoing Sunday excursion fares from Wheeling to stations west of the Ohio River one fare round trip limited to sale date. Includes ad snippets for eye service shirts wares and summer goods from SWABACKER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling Mes Cumberland
Wheeling
Ohio River
Sam and the Elephant Mountaineer Tales an Accidental Death
An elder narrates how Sam, a stubborn mountaineer, challenged an elephant during a circus drive on a road to North Carolina. Sam aimed to drive the animal off the road and died when the elephant lifted him and his men high, then walked over them. The tale concludes Sam did not die of sickness but from a reckless act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Keerleeny
Co'ners
Cumberland
The Difference in Pianos Shown by a 2 Class Player
The instrument’s clear pure sonorous tones and evenness of upper notes prove its merit. An artist can reveal its capabilities, and any performer trying ours will be delighted with the musical pitch. Piano prices are exceptionally remarkable.
The Sure-Thing Swindlers In New York City Summer Campaign
The New York Recorder exposes con artists dubbed sure-thing men active in New York City. They plan circuits from Maine to Florida and back, preying at fairs and gatherings. Their routes span the East, with earnings laundered through gullible victims and casino operators. The piece details their methods, disguises, and frequent returns to New York after fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Recorder
New York City
New Yo
East
Maine
Florida
New York
Long Island
Upper Broadway
Rhode Island
Providence
Connecticut
Vermont
Ontario
Delaware
Virginia
Devotee Describes High Heel Transformation Tale
A reader recounts years of discomfort from high heels, aided by a doctor who prescribed a plan of care. After three years of guidance the wearer reports enduring relief and new confidence, noting many peers now embrace the change and credit the medical advice.
A CYCIAST S REV Baltimore Telegram Fragment
A fragmentary Baltimore Telegram excerpt mentions a cyclist, a clerk, and vague dialogue about fear and a figure named Weyler in Havana. The garbled text references a bicycle scene, a crowd, and possible war context without clear details or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Telegram
Amro
Hell
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Ams
Foretell
Erie
Ieee
Breanre
Peti
xArenese
Dy UK
Hermewird
Tonia
Helen Caldwell
Manet
Derek Eeten
Mya
Poe
Palph Hoaon
Martin
Madisag Public School
Zhinet
Lisle Solks
Waeping Park
Meyele
Sebhert
Garom
Cerralstrinm
W. Lewis
Man Epicaval Society
Biliah Lutheran Church
Im Bea
Hunde Erelestis
Musire Roy Lawrence
J. B. Hod
Min Nock
Rey Lawrence
George Joe
Tose P.stallcross
Lyite A. Reza
Weat Liberty
Mars
Cal Altar Parsonage
Fourth Street
Wetnysiay
Dra
BL Wiker
HL Higgs
Mise
Clarence Biggs
Dy. J.T. Biggs
Washington
Bel
Auer
Poder
Misa
Emma Kue
Kuck
Louis Sommers
Tre
Percy
Paul Kummer
Kwok
Memeure Horeher
Som Mors
Glenns Rus Dalry
Stanette Coton
Malta
Morgan County
Obhis
Jnan Forthing
Waggoner
Marrige
Tie Bom
Jon Walters
Sitro
Perry
J. Bogle
Ati
Eicht Gieto
Jomm Rabe
Dewar Ales Welburg iKotsm
Robin Willwook
Severina
Charles Seidler
Henia- Tain Seidel
Mises Nora Lehrete
Wretecieiin
Horsimann
A. W. Werder
Lane Anil
Cleveland
Louis Friese
Girpente
Amit Arentine
Sophin Dimmey
Pleasany
Vesley
Taok Place
Harlin
Histersville
Clirston
Katharine Rapp
Jobe List
Woman’s Musical Club
Flora Williams
Bertha Heddrick
Chapline Street
Mamie McGavin
North Wheeling
M. Foran
Benwood Junction
Zanesville
A. O. EL
Bonwoot
Foran
James Geraghty
Sons OF the Revolution
Sheff Bros
Levitt
Dillon, Wheat & Hancher CO
Knights OF Honor
Consilt
Sam and the Elephant
Odin
Tomes
Fife Diyiy
Baltimore
Jay F Hall
Cortwin
Gen. Weyler & Clal
J. S. Rhodes & CO
J. S. Rhodes
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