Rumor-Laden Fragment Teases 19th Century Arts Scene
A dense OCR fragment hints at a chaotic, era-specific cultural page with mentions of musical performances, venues, and social figures. Names like PAWEL and YEAS appear amid scattered phrases about concerts, public notices, and community life, all framed in a scattershot, period voice.
Depot location debate among Wheeling firms shocks town
A rumor swirled that Wheeling Bridge and Terminal Co will abandon the proposed north side depot near the river and the court condemnation suit against the Norwity Tach Factory Co continues. Col George P. Bissell reportedly opposed the site, while Ohio River interests favored relocation. Amid chatter, residents note strong industry growth and new bridges and streets. events include social calls, funerals, and upcoming Democratic convention planning in Wheeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling 1. & 7. Co
Yeolay
Wheeling Bridge and Terminal Company
Uw Norwity Tach Factory Company
Mimor
George P. Bissell
Midoh Alatt
Cmpany Sind
Thie
Trade and industry report on Wheeling ships mills and iron works
A detailed survey of Wheeling industries notes steamboat arrivals and departures, coal and tar production, and local mills. It highlights D. Aguew & Co rolling mill, Sweeney foundry, Arthur Philips machine shop, Helm & Kint Bon works, and Ritchies works. It also mentions coal consumption, manufactur- ing output, and regional trade with Cincinnati and Louisville. The piece also touches on Knights of Pythias lodges and a municipal tidewater context in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Cicinnati
Louisville
East Oul
SA Manu
Partic
Arthur Philips
Phillips Waitt
Mesa Helm
Ritchies
Abe
Hint Glass
Mesre
Sweeney & Coo
Pha
Muses
Stokeles & Campy Boll
Hall sale raises funds for new site
The Old Pellows hall in Philadelphia on Sixth street is up for sale for seventy thousand dollars with proceeds to fund a new location. The hall hosted antislavery meetings before the war and was burned during the conflict. Reports also note Portland Maine assessors listing nine thousand polls and population figures, Odd Fellows lodge counts, and various fraternal financials and mortality trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F
Philadelphia
Tlus
Nyon
Portland
Saterman
Ienefivncy Fundal
A. O. UW
Jevy Theron
Grand Lodge of
Masachusetts
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Tibet
Somutz Taakitiite
Pawel
Majie Louree
Etorriade
Tras
Nesemmiry
Yurinuy
Ene
Betoi
Loanes
Sa Armania
Seturdt
Uwe
Cecil Sever
Knoh
Ewlie de
Alan
Isseane
Uae
Rome
She AL Masry
Moenl
Ifintette
Gtak
Yarvgeraniines
Jul Buller Atawerdd
Whealing Park
Porst
Moir Saar
Mace
Jep
Fiesie
Vary Mercal
Mlb
Sig Wee
Vries
Sitkiy
Entlington
Sarah Iz. Sheiver
MeLure House
Taft
Bazhest Wryie
Meare
Turing
James Camuilns
Mtr
Mr. M
Mannion
Dayton
Hennig
Pullman
Tulle
Welwer
Chicinnati
Tadlanapo- Wie
Chiewey
Dolitwom Chillimath Keokuk
Spring
Innatl
Ponrla
Til
Fiovnlanath
de Fruit
Hiv Lake Retina
Canada
Vestine
Ohi
Anit
Twenky
Indianapolis
Toleda
Sprechivek
Stoyk
Ohico Valley Building Association
Liars Sen
Market Street Urangle
Martin's Ferry
Charlie Coleman
Elwon Cilass Works
Charlie
Thomas
Herbert
Theomen
Martins Perry
Obin
Pup
Bridgeport
Laughlin Nail
New York
Boris
Thait
Avery
Collis
Tikes
Robert Sikes
Cambridge
Mush
Martin's Peres Gun Club
Millaed Ti
F. Neiman
Waschender ii
H. McNineh
Remian
Hiwi
Ayais
Bnelud
Hite Maywood
Bustos
Uber Arment
Euan National Union
Ehin
Dh. Vanbelt
Lave
Opera Monee
Weinhorn
McSwonts
Mount Pleasant
Mire W
Grimes and Slaughter
Glen Eastor
Talon
Carpenter's Brotherhood
Jatin Wilson
Oakland Hall
1. K. McCue
Perry Coleman
Stinnier Gibbons
Carpenters
Opera House
Cleveland
Seteaina
Thomas Seamphorn
Ross Modi
Davies Coats
Ava
Win
Coats
Woee
Chas
Harry Losnty
Hackman
de. Wagner
Dr. Wagner
Nathan Yale
Withers
Lavellin Mill
Lee Smylie
James Linn
Honey Linn
Herwun
CT & Wlr
van Polt
John Woolf
Isaac Lewis
JS. Mitchell
Kirby Davis
Thottins Mears
Citizens
OUR Industries
Knights OF
Pytinas
Cth
Cigs
Toronto
Queen and
Viera Straits
Hoit
Indiana
Lilinum
Kansas
Missouri
Pennsylvania
the Knights of Bythias
Shum
United States
San Francisco
Knielts
Pythias
Hebron
Neb
Great Council
Boston
Neorn Monn
G. S.D
Charles H. Liman
Great
Cohonos
Tellies
GS. D
Conley Fast. Com
Moon
Massachusetts
Rhhode Island
Connecticut
Maine
Vermont
Rhote Ishe
Fudfurs
Hue
New Jersey
Great Council of the
United ‘States
Chieftains’ League
Alo
Rive
Hirst
Satuicens
Welch
Anes Dawtve
Ware
Frilog
Tate
Frances Habigy
Useurin
Moxey
Allewathy
Wits
Ihimee Chialtes
New Asia
Lea
Steady Tran
Inguire
ML. McConnaug
Uridgeport
Pricun
Park CO
Rentomiat
Nin Stront
Jordhead
Eaperienin
Renn
Wiwalting
Hfelang
West Virginia
Mutual Life
Newe York
Sisk
Willpues
Tescoe
Jendra'tuaTh
Puneate
City
Silver Wats CO
Bullard Printing House
Twelfth Street
Halloran
Commercial School “of Aby Uly Te P ‘ Re
Fisul Atent
Imrawst
Edword
Charles R. Goetze
Sixteenth Street
Wheeling, W.va
Wheat & Hancher
Jewelers and Jil
Market Street
Atpon Caan
W.va
Clarke M. Horner
Setine Breet
Scroggins
Roger
John Friedel
Lutz Bros! Home Steam Laundry
Lace Cartain
Ritter & Wolzemeth
Maln St
Chas. Newman
McCollocgi
Dirub Street
Max Gals
Barber
Kirkmwad
Meyems
Perry
Ohio
Lutz Bros. Propernate
Tae
Peter J. Altmeyer
Juco Street
Eighth Ward
W. Va
C. A. Elieves
Grant House
Gree
Texwe Vey Low
Addrew Ling Business College
Atrak
Henaghs
Register
West Vienienta
Asale
Sere Mansbarger
Lotz & McKown
THE
Ohio Valley Building Association
Mapath
Tandlas
Wal Roster
Henry Bug
Wedale Woehel
Tory Isgeir
Sumner Resorts
Albion
Antic Rey
Ganon Ar Rings
Tasple County
Walaimore
Aus Washington
Hrvathom
Ilar
Grailthe
P. Karl
New Advertiser
New Spring Goons
Main Street
C. H. Wheeler & Son
Tatlors
GEO. E. Kurner & Bros i Ait Seamen
Mayalgomd
A. J. Sweeney & Son
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