Riverside Whaling School News in Wheeling Rhythm
A garbled Wheeling era column references sports figures, local events, and civic notes. It mentions a five mile race between McCretuaye and Prippy, a marriage context in Chicago, street cleaning funding battles in New York, and a peculiar tale of a funeral service, all set within a bustling, fragmentary newspaper page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCretuaye
Prippy
Wheeling
Sportiox Cay
Connera
Feland
New York
Waurters
Coaman Tesinlag
Puplic Ant
Cymnasium
Wedding Plans Amid Alley Depravity Riot
A Friday disturbance near Market and Alley streets led to about a dozen arrests in a district described as a haven for outcasts. Lizzie Carles sparked warrants for adultery and fornication with multiple partners. Elizabeth Harden and others also faced warrants. Amos Draw and Pearl Carr tied together in marriage, then denied by Davis. Several arrested or bailed, with future court dates expected as authorities pursue further warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vila
Market
Mala
Lizzie Carles
Jussin Gillespy
Elizabeth Harden
William Binkner
Martha Davis
Amos Dew
Amos Drew
Miultery
Izzie Neal
Ifor
Amos Draw
Sho
Rev
Werder
Davis
Aril
James Davis
Monster Tow Boat Company
Armstrongs
Pt Pleasant
Bio
Tato Alley C Company
Pearl Carr
Joseph Cayala
Lizele Neal
D. Millar
Molle Tucker
Jar
Arrests and Embezzlement Probe Shocks Columbus
A. J. Garrett, long time general agent for American Installment Co of Columbus, was arrested after a warrant for embezzling two hundred dollars. Constable Anderson nabbed him as he tried to board a B&O train. Also, William Howard faced assault charges, jailed to await hearing, while Mrs. Miller’s house was raided yielding seven arrests for disorderly conduct including Jack Devinney and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Garrett
American Installent Company
Columbus
South Sids
Hone Wisco
Wheeling
Arkis
Garrett
Anderson
B&o
Eudail
Misfortune at Twelfth Street End Crowd Gathers Ammonia Prank
A black youth in a merry mood spilled a jar of ammonia near Goodling's store causing a facial soaking and pandemonium as onlookers tried to help. Bownexs, a 45 year old farmer from near Fairmont Pike, died after weeks of illness, leaving a wife and large family. funeral at Oliveste cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twelfth Trust
Goodling
Bownexs
Neeling
Fairmont Pike
Errard
Local Citizens Depart for Fairs and Visits
Lists of residents and visitors depart for Chicago, Pittsburg, Cleveland, and Steubenville. Includes J. Reynolds and J. Reynolda visiting hotels, World’s Fair trips by Harry Healy and others, and many friends say farewell or host at the South Side and neighboring towns.
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Ange C. L. Weems
St. Clairsville
John Deviln Lefs
Chicago
B. Crow
Quincy
C. B. Robon
New York City
McLure
Thomas Bruster
J. ©. Reynolda
Freeport
Windsor
Cha
Gertrude Baldwin
Fourteenth Street
Clarington
New Haven
Conn
Wm. H. Schoonlan
Thirty Eighth Street
Maundeville
Fln
Lynch
Huntington
Harry Bennett
Whealing Mold Company
Wellsburg
John F. Miller
South Side
Henry Merkle
Short
Louis Bischoff
Forty-third Street
J. E. Bachmann
Cleveland
Ohio
Miller
Lizale
Beech Bottom
Chas, Zuergess
Thirty-ninth Street
Aunte Balzer
Pittsburg
Frank Albinger
Thirty-first Street
Joseph Vogler
Sardis
W. Hoburg
Jacob Street
Lula Dotson
Greenwood
Thia State
B. I. O'Donnell
O. Cunningham
Powhatan
Mr. Cunningham
Hurale Kraus
Bernard Goodling
Gabe Bustelmer
George Neidhart
Barnes & McGregor
Emily Dinsmore
Fernwood
Margaret Wells
James Herbert
Whitten
Jos. Whitten
Ruth
Thomas Thompson
Red- Ister
Sr. Cuantes
A. W. Wellbright
Sistersville
A. W. Snook
Grafton
Davison
Parkersburg
Lawrence Dagnell
George Nicklin
Piqua, C
War. McElroy
South Hoff Street
Charles F. Schuttes
J. G. Walden
Lakes
John Kerr
Kerr & Coon
May
Leo Clark
Herman Kreutzer
Fulton
Pennsylvania
Squire
Deny the caucus story plugs party fissures in council
A list of locals and guests from Parkersburg to Denison denies a caucus report on a Gas Board impasse. Republicans show mixed signals over nominations and independents claim Democrats will win two seats. City Hall chatter hints at continued party tension and expected political theatrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Messrs. Buck
Schul
House
Street Cars Collision on Chapline Street Injures Passenger
Two street cars Nos 50 and 62 collided on Chapline street near Twenty eighth in the morning. An elderly man was severely injured and unnamed. The crash caused both operators to flee their cabs while Robins and Dunlay piloted the cars. Brice's drug store move altered the usual schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapline Street
Robins
Dunlay
Brice
Thirty-sixth Street
Twenty-second Street
New York Theatre Company heads Grand air tour next week
A clipping notes the New York Theatre Company as a premier traveling repertory troupe with Altmeyer's Theatre hosting Hazel Kirke and a later performance of Tom Sawyer. The report highlights a strong company, the Grand air venue, and a busy schedule for the American stage troupe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York Theatre Company
Altmeyer's
Hazel Kirke
Hetas
Benwood Milliner Announces Winter Capes and Cloaks
Mrs Chas Price of Benwood invites shoppers to a Monday opening to view the latest winter capes and cloaks. Call and see them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Price
General and Local Agents Wanted for Diverse Goods
Advertises $500 weekly plus commissions for agents in land and towns beyond. Promises powerful sales items including saws, lathes, sewing machines, corn shatters, towels, dried washing equipment, all patented and rapid selling. Describes no experience required and appeals to eager readers seeking profitable opportunities.
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Beat Seiers
Kleetzio Teotory
Slynamos
Harbigos & CO
Cherva
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