Tyler county mystery widens after wife vanishes
A Tyler county woman named Shawmas remains missing after a troubling family episode. Her husband reports her disappearance following a night shift and odd behavior by neighbors. Authorities, including Bevaignia, prepare potential arrest if she fails to appear.
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Homeward West Virginia custodian recalls World’s Fair stay
John Howell, longtime custodian of the West Virginia state building at the World’s Fair in Chicago, returned to Wheeling after six months away. He recounts helping visitors, the building’s closure, thefts including two silver John Brown spoons, a Persian rug, and how delays in permits affected his departure. He notes Midway and grounds disordering near the end, with thousands still visiting daily and plans for furniture being sent to Charleston.
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John Howell
West Virginia
Wheeling
White City
Howell
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State Building
Charleston
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Bonefield
Midway
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Exposition Cleaning Department
The Slick Cleveland Man and the Ladies Store Scam
Joseph Glenn arrived in town to run a ladies furnishing store with Cleveland partners. He rented a Belmon t street room, advertised heavily, hired a lady secretary, and bought goods on promises of shipment and credit. Unable to pay, he borrowed funds, endorsed a $150 draft, and vanished after attempting to flee to Cleveland to avert debts. The tale ends with locals puzzled by his sudden disappearance and a closing confectionery amid distress.
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Joseph Glenn
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Merchants’ Hotel
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Cleveland
Joseph
Belmont Street
Jos, Glenn & Co
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Young Glenn
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John Hancock Co
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Niobe at Opera House Promises Laughter and Romance
The advertisement describes Niobe a farce at the Opera House with Peter Amos Dunn, his wife, and her sister amid mistaken duties and a revived statue Niobe. Dana the governess character aids resolution as Niobe adapts to 1591 and a marriage to Mr Tompkins follows. Lillian Lewis is highlighted for gown and stage roles in Credit Lorraine and Lady Lil.
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Opera House
Peter Amos Donn
Peter Amos
Dunn
Dana
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Mr. Tompkins
Stone
Lewis
Lillian Lewis
Opera
Lorraine
Lady Lil
Real Estate Sales by Rolf and Zane Notice
Real estate transfers listed include No. 80 South Huron Street sold to William Gordon for 1050, Lot No. 24 Old Fair Grounds Addition to Mrs. A. C. Willetts for 860, Lot on National Pike Altenheim to Mary Ruchty for 050, and Seven-room brick at No. 33 Twentieth to Dr. William Petre for 3000. Kegax ad rates noted as advertising medium.
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Rolf & Zane
Alice M. Baggs
Huron Street
William Gordon
Old Fair Grounds
A. C. Willetts
Sarah J. Grove
National Pike
Altenheim
George Woods
Mary Ruchty
Sarah A. Cooper
William Petre
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Icewir, Warrick & Co
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Digarreauanck
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Sistersville Ailtian
Milwaukee
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Chicago Aucion and Commission Co
Chaldee
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Chicago
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Fulton
Bciristios
Jacob PF. Luikert
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McLure
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John B. Hows
John H. Brown
Warrow Ono
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West Virginia State Building
F. W. Banwen & Co
Clerk Hook
Reymann Brewing Company
Paul Partzold
McCulloch Street
Wa. Petrie
Twentieth Street
Rath H. Woods
Mary Ruckty
Steubenville
Woodsdale
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St. Myers
John KE. Clator
Steinway Piaxo
F. W. Baumer & Co
Hood’s
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Wheeling Instlment CO
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