Quiet Season Brings Social Pleasures in Wheeling
Social life in Wheeling settles into a tranquil pace with weddings and gatherings. Miss Elizabeth Elkins returns from Europe amid chatter of a forthcoming engagement. A quiet wedding at St. Marys church and several society notices color the breezy segments, including a Martins Ferry couple’s nuptials and other local celebrations.
Ohio Convicts Disautiefied. Apadak Telegram to the Sunday Register
Courses, O., June 24. Three convicts to the Ohio prison Eugene Williams Lake County Frank Shields Delaware and Charles King Cleveland attempted to escape this evening through the roof using a knotted rope. The warden was apprised of their intentions and laid in wait catching them in the very act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Apadak
Sunday Register
Eugene Williams
Lake County
Frank Shields
Delaware
Charles King
Cleveland
Iay
Knights of St. John Open fifteen International Convention
The fifteenth international convention of the Knights of St. John opened in Lafayette hall Pittspine July 28 with about 400 delegates and 6,000 visiting members. A parade of 2,500 uniformed men followed by a prize dinner at Exposition Park highlighted today’s events as preparations for a major program ahead.
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Knights of St. John
Pittspene
The
Lafayette Hall
Exposition Park
Cholera on Board Ship Arrives Malta Quarantine Enforced
The steamer Widdington sailing from St. Louis France reached Malta last night with cholera aboard. Three passengers were stricken and two died during the voyage leading to a weeklong quarantine for arrivals from French ports. Official reports note three cholera deaths in Alais and two in Cete since yesterday.
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Paris
Widdington
St. Louis
France
Malta
Alais
Cete
Freight Wreck Blocks Central Rail Line Near Corfu
Two extra freight trains collided near Corfu on the Central Railroad at midnight causing about twenty five freight cars and two engines to derail. Tracks were badly damaged and traffic blocked. Seven trainmen were injured but not fatally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochestra
N. Y
Corfu
Trafic
St Paul Stock Bet Sparks Exchange Duel
At the New York Stock Exchange on June 24 a $1000 wager arose over St Paul stock, with a younger Wormser betting it will not reach 57 this year while A M Coombs, a noted bear, contends it will. The dispute centers on future prices and market direction.
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New York Stock Exchange
St. Paul
Wormsers
A. M. Coombs
Bear
Coombs
Glove contest edges toward July date in Wheeling
Local sports notes describe the Mike Howley versus Jack Bolen glove bout as arranging for on or before Tuesday July 18. Both fighters train at distant lodgings, with final deposits and stakeholder roles discussed at the Register office. Also covered are McClelland’s long distance races, Wongo’s potential match, cycling disputes over a 15 mile track, Oscar Smith’s Cincinnati run, a late night foot race, and a baseball game between Gas Workers and Electric Light Workers with a 23 to 6 result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Howley
Jack Bolen
Bolen
Wongo
Howjey
Elm Grove
Howley
Regrster
Frank Wongo
John A. Sullivan
Pittsburo
Wonge
McClelland
Everett C. McClelland
Mark Dwain Picoic
New Fair Grounds
New York
Peter Priddy
Pittsburg
Alt. Coutts
Covington
Cleck Nnatt Enquirer
Rac
Oscar Smith
Cincinnati
Goetze
Sixteenth Street
Smith
St. Clairsville
Harry Grover
Cambridge
Switch
Columbus
Raleigh
Electric Light
Praberty
Bradbury
Stoetzer
Daly
Bennett
Wilson
Martin's Ferry
Kidney disease cures touted by Sulphur treatment
An older ad-like fragment promotes a kidney remedy by Sulphur stance with claims of cures by several physicians in Boston. The wording is fragmented and unclear but centers on urging immediate use to address kidney ailments.
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Boston
Initiation Of Ancient Order Of Hibernians In City
Franks Risster elected recording secretary and J J Covell named marshal at an AOH initiation meeting attended by Bishop Kalp supporters. A committee was formed to organize Fourth of July participation and to confer with Catholic groups on a demonstration for Rt Rev Bishop Kale before his departure for St Louis. Clergy of Wheeling honors Bishop Kale for his promotion in a June 7 resolution.
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Nn Hosor
Kalp
A. U. Hi
Tees
Order of Hibernians
Frank Risster
M. J. Ford
J. J. Covelf
Hiberalsas
Kain
St Louis
J. A. Fitzsimmons
J. H. Killeen
J. J. Coniff
J. V. Meighan
M. B. Bailey
Wm. B. Weir
John J. Mullarky
Wheeling
W. Va
Waerens
Thas
Holy See
John J. Kale
St. Louia
People moving through Pittburg and nearby towns
A jumble of names and places notes residents and visitors from Cumberland, Washington, Luray, West Liberty, Graysville, Fourteenth Street, Moundsville, Pittsburg, and other towns. Entries mention guests at hotels, travels to world fairs, commencements, family visits, illnesses, and returning travelers across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Windsor
Mra. L
Delaplaine
Graysville
Ohio
Richard Robb
Fourteenth
Pearl
Fourteenth Street
Kate
Joho Yogar
East End
Pittsburg
W. R. Bammerlin
Friends
Ford City
Edgar B. Boyd
C.J. Dickman
Bill Clerk
B. BR
Wm, Ferral
South Chaplion Street
Indianapolis
Jad
Will Schlob
Washington, Pa
Woltle
Moundaville
Eighth Ward
Jas. Flanigan
South Side
Imogene Strobel
Lafayette
Ind
Carrin Grockardt
Ly Roy
Albert
Squire Jos
Aikle
Bessia A. Danus
Charleston
Mary Moffat
South Chaplaine Street
Walter Devries
Mason
W. B. Howell
St. Louis
Pred Stroshmman
South Market Street
Columbus
Wm. K Cooley
Altmeyer
M. H. Leggett
Freight Inspection Bureau
Wardacquire
Fragmented notes from distant towns and trials
A jumble of names and places from Sistersville Parkersburg Camden Washington Chicago and more. Mentions P Dorr T W Phinney Miss Anna Bingle Stan Doyle Wingerter and others with travel plans, visits, and a bank robbery trial where Dr Wickoff was convicted of second degree murder.
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Partes P. Dorr
Sigers
Sistersville
T. W. Phinney
Mary
Barnstable
Mass
Camden
Camdi General
Spilman
Parkersburg
Camden-on-Gaulay
J.B. Conger
Pittsburo
S. H. Doyle
W. Li. Humphrey
Moundsville
Bowers
New Martinsville
W. B. Purd
G. Harrigan
C. C
Cameron
Francis Cochran
James BR
David Daniel Lee
Jas
McNeal
South &S Mill
Marietta
Bebler
Edith Courtside
Pay
Ersburg
J. Cooty
Sod Mra
Figginborn
G. W. Bert Palrmont
George Chapman
Hartfo City
Jno
Schoerner
Raveswi Win
McHenry
Thi Elty
South Side
Wheetleg
Joby
Father
John Burg
Otto Werner
Chica
Mackinaw
Detroit
Niagara
Cleveland
Buffalo
Exle
New York City
Todd Lunsford
Chicago
Washington
Pnd
Jefferson College
Frien
Mr. Innioely
Loddentall
Busine
New Records At Keystone Bicycle Club Meet
John Johnson of the local Athletic Club set three new records at Hiwood Park meet. He ran one mile on a track in 2:18 with two laps to go. He clocked one mile in 2:00 with four laps and finished two miles in 4:47.
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New Fairgrounds
Dan Cady
Larkins
Ron
God Cady
Pirrapens
Keystone Bicycle Olub
Hiwoud Park
John Johnson
Co Athletic Club
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Oe Noeeas City Journal
Jong Soc
Aletaud
Elizabeth Elkins
Sisphen B. Eikins
Europa
Elkins
Mies Hikine
Washingtom
Binton
Jane
Funk Placy
Three O'Enek
St. Maui's
Serebwnyiile
Rituailetie
Fl i la. Grabas
Albert A. Pranslelm
Francheim
Mle Cly
Wagner
Watton
Messrs
Weorie Starn
Gorge Baird
Cal
Ilo Sherrard
Jota
Means
Means, Prank Marden and Latimeros, of Stesownviilt
Tesler
Methanomen
W. Hl. Harden
Raneheim
Wlares
Chands
Lefe
Erste
Preprheim
Wright
Abi
Mia
Sharm
C. W. Prelu
Iea Preaceeymcae
Irjeg Teucy Ryle
Georgia Baied
EB. Wranghelm
G. W. Ineyshaman
Beide
Ax Wood Atromt
Stev
J.T. McLure
Corred Presbturrian
Abwlahto
W. F. Orélebwe
Mies
Amelia A. Velen
Crelehton
Playoff Zane
Bonor
Lewis Stenered
Aylet
Donadiir Javille
Lancaster
Migs Borth
Groat Pharmacy
Bii
Willian Cattell
Martins Bis Rooms
la B Feery
F. W. Raomer & A Co
Ciy
Martin
Pearlstree
Bonter
Conemaiah
Ve Vigilant Hose Ferry
R and City County
Agnes Degent
Mie Tie
William Pobler
Carrie Naylor
South Broadway
Island
Edward O'Malley
East Bua Guitar and Mandolin Club
Arion
Commersuchna Pest
Vark Seze
Kate McLain
Mias
Neloaues
Focal Press Farce
Wheeling Park Association
John Henderson
Yorkville
Harry Ewing
Cleb
Will Snivriain & Cumber
Elektora Frow
Vaburg Ueday
Joe T. Clark
Natwoal Bachabas Bank
Stepbenville
Mugh Clark
Pieavant Valley
Wheellog
New Cumberland
Daniel ‘Taylor
Chelsea Pottery
Cella
C. P. McLane
W. H. Cooks
Ter
Alles
Washington County
Helling’s Iove
Emma Ritz
Harry Werner
Joseph Beswick
Cosm
Worth Main Street
Dylagh
Mina
Williams
Third I
Adufah
Mr Dawes
S Lo Martin
Bridgeport
Misa Elvine Lewis
Mansfeld
Benavilly
Joha Koepper
Manefield
Flossie Hannan
South Chapine Atpnes
Wobarlng
Wheeling Park
Washington School
Mt de Chantal
Mar Hamilton
Jobe P. Giles
Rio
Aea
Misa
Tillie Miller
North Main Street
Alonza Gates
Marlngton
Miss Miller
Wheefing
Harry Renard
South Wheeling
Twenty-fifth and
Bef Streets
Rev. Fullerton
J. Latane Mé¢Lain
Fred A. Ewing
Monevening
Twelfth Street
Sisters” Islands
Bannae_Club
Dorat's
Cotillion Club
Beachout Club
Chapline Street
P. McGinley
Beachout
Wheeing Park
Charles Clarke
Opera House
McGraw
Grafton
Gene Friend
Sprigg
Mattie Caldwell
Swaim
Miss McLain
Bessie Danna
Little Kanawhe Lumber Company
Parkenspere
W.va
W. H
G. W. Leatherbee
Little Kanawha
Jackson
United States
Register
Wersevec
Wm. Lofeover
Mr. Dornan
Lyoss
Robert E. Peary
United States Navy
Philadelphia
R. M. Scott
Meteorological Service of
Great Britain
Kew
Royal Society
Norway
Sweden
Russia
Denmark
Torongqo
Supreme Lodge of A. 0
U. W
Committee On Laws
Reyall
Will How
Tak Oo
Elizabetie Elkins
Local Sporting News
McCleland
Mac
vAnEwaLy
Waenras
Leo XLII
Kath
J. T. Sullivan
J. McElibcott
Jos
Mallory Rey
H. F. Parke
H. P. McMonamie
J. Duity
J. A. Reynolds
A. Koutlou
G .B. Schlipp
K. Morris
Didacos
Moq
He A OM
Pr. Ropoal
Wickoff
Privantiae
Wickof
Shaefer
Spathes
Shafer
Rhine
Dr. Wickoft
Fa Bole
Jos, Graves
Vane
Mayyrancam Tmeestarger
Jstmy
Bayten Ee Spee
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