Silk Department Autumn Sale Promises Wide Variety
Offers 800 yards Tafetta Silk Brocade in 37 inch width and a range of Halutai Silks with Persian effects. The Dress Department advertises entire stock reductions on Byring and Sum ner Nivelty Suits and Summer Dress tents at discounted prices. Stone & Thomas announces shipment arrivals with Mohair fabrics and reduced prices on curtains, with sale slated Monday at half regular prices.
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Byring
Sumner Nivelty
Tie
Sie
BLM
PARDONED PRISONERS STORY AND WEDDING FASHION TALE
Governor MacCorkle grants clemency to four inmates at the West Virginia penitentiary and Jake Sutton while detailing reasons for mercy in each case. The report mixes with a long anecdote about a man’s ill fitting formal attire at a social event, highlighting fashion woes and public notices of local interest.
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MacCorkle
Gotenor
Jake Sutton
Taverin
Anthony Conwere
theJary
Jordon
Hom Jihi O. Pendleton
John Howard
Alines Gumber
Vitizena
Obinenmly
Obinenunty
Saya
Bel Oven Mozart May Festival at Mozart Park
On Monday afternoon and evening the Beloved Bel Oven Mozart May Festival and concert at Mozart Park feature a parade at 1 P M led by the Opera House band. Matinee at 2 30, evening concert at 7 20 with a long programme under Professors Schockey and Hartmann including singers instrumental solos and choruses. Train connections via Ohio River R R list schedules to Cincinnati and beyond with no further local notes.
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Mozart Park
Beethoven and Mozart Singing Societies
Opera House
Schockey
Hartmann
Apthanoon
Ubilee
Heute
Max W. Weinzier
United Singers
My Native Land
Mattel
Charles Zulaut
Guardian Angel
Linna Henalg
Nina
Flora William
Wieniawski
Blumen
Norma
A. Opera House
Orel
Dret Roeselein
Slicher
Zoellner
United Stage
Ohio River K. R
Cincinnati
Louisville
Philadelphia
New York
Ohio River R. R
Cint'i. Flyer
Wheeling m
Parkersburg
Pi. Pleasant
Gallipolis
Kenova
Lexington
Louis Ville
New York Flyer
Huntington
Pt. Pleasant
Pomeroy
Williamstown
Wheeling
Maing
Pittsburg
Harrisburg
Washington
Baltimore
Bear hunt ends in comic bluff for visiting Englishman
An English tourist comes to Pike county seeking large bears but finds a staged hunt planned by local guides and a barroom crowd. A cinnamon bear is depicted, shots ring out, and two Italians reveal the ruse. The Englishman, generous with drinks, leaves unaware of the deception, as the tale solidifies as local lore.
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Hle
Sands
Tong
Ani
Biewif
Poe Wito
Enere Unies
Philadelphia
Pike County
John Hance
Milford
Hance
Stroudsburg
Dimmick House
Jere Greening
Tom Quick
Turtle Bay
Newman
Sawkills Creek
Jerry
Fanny” Dimmick
Quick
English
Brain
Jerry” Greening
Jerry Greening
Holt
Hugh Rocky Mountain
Bors
Local Social Notes From Mannington Area May Weekends
In Mannington W V May 23 Miss Rose Robinson visited Wheeling and Morgantown friends over days. Mrs C B Jolliffe guest of Morgantown friends Sunday. Mrs Joseph Hardman of Smithtown guest of Mrs E C Jolliffe Sunday. Robert Burt and Ef Pomeroy called on ladies in Fairmont Sunday. Mr J Adair of Parkersburg passed through en route to Smithfield with bank duties. Mr Speers and Miss Brown of Fairmont were guests of Mr Chas Dent Sunday. Miss Ora Dent, visiting brother, returned Friday. J T Arnett of Rivesville was guest of daughter Mrs J B Knotts. George Hibbernigg business visitor in Pittsburg this week. F P Fetzer has been taking...
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Mannington
W. Va
Rose Robinson
Wheeling Turs
C. B. Jolliffe
Morgantown
Joseph Hardman
Smithtown
E. C. Jolliffe
Robert Burt
Ef. Pomeroy
Fairmont Sunda
J. Adair
Parkersburg
Smithfield
First National Bank
Speers
Miss Brown
Fairmont
Chas. Dent
Ora Dent
J. T. Arnett
Rivesville
J. B. Knotts
George Hibbernigg
Pittsburg
F. P. Fetzer
Vacation notes and travel plans in Wheeling area
Fragmentary item lists travel and family visit details including names Frank Jones E C and Daniel Pomeroy of Sistersville. Mentions a Republican National Convention in Missouri dated June 18 1816 and ticket sales by agents of a regional railroad for June 12 13 14 15 with a round trip deadline June 19 1896.
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Frank Jones
E. C
Wheeling
Daniel Pomeroy
Sistersville
Wert
Ohio River RB. R
Train Fare Boost Marks Round Trip from Virginia to Morgantown
The B. and C. Railway Co announces a one fare round trip from all points on its line to Virginia heading to Morgantown. Tickets good for return passage on all trains May 29, 1940. Inclusive terms outline valid travel period and conditions.
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Virginia
Morgantown
New York Stock Market Fragment Aids and Declines
In a May market note from New York exchanges, several railroads including Atchison Adams Express and Canada Southern show activity amid mixed bids. Major lines such as Chicago and North Western, Denver and Rio Grande, Union Pacific, and Western Union appear with varied interest. mining firms like Curry Gould and Curry are listed among active names.
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New York
May
Atchison Adams
Alton
Terre
Canada
Chesapeake
Chicago
Avon
Burlington and Quincy
Delaware
Denver
Rio Grande
General Electric
Lake Shore
Michigan
Central Missouri Pacific National Cordage
New Jersey Central
Norfolk and Western
Northern Pacific
Northwestern
Newe York
New Tenge Pacific Mall
Decatur
Tivasey
Western Union
Wheeling
Lake Erie
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the Silk Department
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Thas
Sloyd
Brussels
Stone & Thomas
Nlae
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Body Brussels Carpets
Direct
Nausual Vale
Axminster Carpets
India
Dresden
Mellon
Grand Rapids
Woodbury’s
Tron
Eesereerreree
Thomas G Department
S&s
Dimitles, Blue Grounds
Gwerpe- Bor MarCickle
Nichola Mairra
Monomalis Qwinty
Fae
Emin Robinson
Ant
Modena
Elie
Irene Te
Jorney
Kierktle
Me Ceteri
Asalat
Ous
Alan Eoihorved
M Eaeweiuiniber
Besteltiaene
Momazatin Ornierty
Desbuchimes
Moreland
Terral Stuns
J .Pieming
Joan AW
B. Burkabing
AL Maalisn
Binwn
Gow
Ff Morgan
Gowen
Alkinson
Jerry Phat
Erie
Misery
Tev
Dresa
Indianapolis Journal
Grafton
Baltimore & Ohio Company
Berlin
Lina Hennig
Flora, Williams
Tividar Naches
Blumenbers
Adams W. B. ‘Day
Pilgerchor
R. Wagner
Pinsutti
Cuirrassier Alikque
Eisenbere
Bach
Bear
Pop” Curry
Pruden
Morgantos
Mienani
Sesigraey Darmente
Bont
NEW York Stock Market
Knapasite
Ldanit
Curry Gould
Curry
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