Nocturnal Ferry Race and Trials Stir Local Crowd
A crowded waterfront event near Wellburg and Athens drew many onlookers for a boat race and related trials. The scene included a Tapper-style tugboat, stocky crews, and a mix of spectators as police and locals watched arrests and court actions unfold later in the day. Officials reported quiet in the neighborhood afterward, with attention turning to upcoming public and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wedanedey
Lay
Wheeling
Wellburg
Kysavrarye
It Y Esterday
Renge
Meriran Anethay
Tun
Devmuce
LaBelle Mill
Omar
Gtrber
Bricelend
Brion Cand
Welserfern
Weingee
Clee
Brice Gant
Chee
Winnier
Toe Bourne
Briceland
Brceland
Madela
Mure
Logette
Benosin
Guyrnatiat
Thas
Jeeves
Beck Crook
Gepoort
Weisgerber Wins Dramatic Rowing Match Amid Stormy Weather
A Wellsburg race drew massive crowds as Weisgerber beat Brice Land by two lengths in a contentious V bas instructive duel. Weather turned brutal with thunder, lightning, and rain as spectators packed the Pan Handle depot and riverside streets, while backers celebrated and crowds surged through the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellsburg
Briceland
Priday
Wetlane
de Tome
Weingathers
Bouse
Briceland's
Personal Gossip Highlights Local Society Circles
A long column lists frequent social visits and movements of residents in nearby towns. Numerous names, trips, and household news fill the page, noting visits from Beattle, Stevenson, and Huttand, arrivals in Steubenville, and engagements with families in Parkersburg, Morgantown, and Wheeling.
Local Steel Industry Activity Suppressed by Coke Shortage
The era reports on Belmont blast furnace curtailment due to coke scarcity, affecting steady production at Martin’s Ferry and nearby plants. Miners, mill workers, and suppliers adjust schedules as factories push to finish existing orders and await improved raw material flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin's Ferry
Rainey's Coal Works
Elson Glun
Maloney & Co
Broakton Station
Pennsylvania
Criswell
Bellaire
Planing Mills
Redman & Co
Colon Print Glass Works
Laughlin
Steubenville
Schmulbach Brewing Company
Belmont
Baltimore
Th & O
Pittsburgh
Hubbard, Bakewell & Co
Alon
Pitts
Com, Gaeta
Jones & Tanghiln
Pittsburg
Jengtt
Carson Street
Bellwire
Laughtin
Dubois
Wilson
Courvn
Anatonera
Linch
la Belle
Hart Ab
Enin
Wheeling Music Notes and Local Art Arrivals
A roundup of Wheeling musicians artists and events with notices of performances galleries and rehearsals. Highlights include John Myles exhibitions and a marine by Henry Abbey planned for New York, Max Veller illness affecting local bands, and plans for concert fundraisers with Nativity and Third Presbyterian affiliations.
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Tavid Powell
Wheeling
Mr. Davis
Ebeneser
Ohio
Tt H. Reneny
Fay
Hi Slater
T. W. Fleming
Pairmont
George Hebrank
Lins Bean
Parkers Uty
Bosby
Shark Creek
Ware
Carmichael Latwerk
W. F Patterson
Buckannon
W.T. Steadman
Allegheny
Minnie
Lillie White
Misa Annie Woodruff
Mectin
Mire Laura
Kirkwood
Pana Vo
George Kelly
Morgantown
Augest Neuhanner
Chicago
C. Behelibase
Little Son Law
Ceo. Schellinse
6Th Ward
Will J. Miller
Pransholen
New York
Miller
Walter Bands
J. W. Cowden
J. Wes Webb
Mise
Nettie Cuwep
Virginia
Maryland
Bash Clark
Witnststoorsin
Mala
Mises Dee
Bettie Hough
Mest
W.va
Deren
Murphy
Boa
Newark
Jennie Berrett
Grandview
Jobo McCatlough
Es Lous
Jon Jefterson
Unico Square New
Yti
Net Ag
Alana
Annie Cat
Ant Raymond Ie
Bisaving
Peayaritay
Bervineine Hoge
Amystad
Mies
Clara Levine
Invilon
Flushing
Berg
W. IT
Charleston
Grand Sage
Nellie Palmer
Sweeney
A. J. Sweeney
North Wheeling
Kuey Wilkinson
Essema
de Chantal
John Myles
Max Veller
Krower
Joe
McPhail
Ouida
London
Opera Howe
Opera House
Hardy Thompson
Fifth Avenue Theatre
New ‘York
Ty Marie Prescott
Adele Helgarde
Law Morrison
Oncar
Kramer
Jap Todi
T. M. Todd
Amd
Gu.est
Ohio County
T. Whitney
Main
Meg Mn
Whitney
Horanton
Philadelphia
Bally South Wheeling
Third Proabrian Church
Herman Schockey
M. L. McPhail
James Martin
Charles Martin
Grace Church
Waldemar Ma'mane
Iogg Lees
Wheeling Musicien
Fupple
Sphia
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Athens
Lew Parer & OO
Wheels
Moarket Strnet
Briew's
Beth Daanhwiereh
Dark & Oe
Virgil Ds
Emmers Brigeport
Sunday Register
Local Intelligence
Joanie Pryce
Leo
Howe
Charecgnalion
Oiheoe
W. B
Tusmisen
Llaat
Squire Burris
Cleruit Court
Fogret
Manne
Eves
Toby Theco
Mariette
Romauaing
Wala
Auitteckwear
Zane
Bish Jckoia
Toe
Ing
Youngstown
Beck
Hatenice
Banhiner & Co
Janven Ward £ Co
Gow
Wellabarg
Weisgerber
Sfpore
Euatna
Addasas
Dresed
Caceliens Rim
Hriceland
Iseldrat
Belleview
Betel Goes Tarretta Foundation
Coolnem
Smang
Carmen
Pleturseyaenses
the Nine Muses
Girie
Axurstes
Etreta
Rush Stanton
Loa
Franaheies
Frtagelphix
Hannibal Portes
Clark
Wits
Bete
Charlie Cri
Bruce
Polat Breese
TL C
Nast
Inom
Atkinsos
Armstrong
Eity
Hianton
Cincinnati
Carrie Gilellat
Mise Mitvaie Gilchrist Tus
Columbus
J.D. Moffatt
W. J & J. College
Lise Netto Untri
Stormatow
B Hoge
Burneaville
J. P. Adams
Cialraville
Mollie
Roston
Grafton
Kingm Liply
Triadelphia
New Appington
Jackson
Spacen
Cheri
Juttou
W. Va
Arbuthnot
John B. Davenport
Monroe County
Col
Tom Wilson
Bie
Jamestown
Okota
Charlie Bodwick
Missouri
Gertie Coldwell
Lomiaville
Pranzheim
Worthe
Wilson Straitland
Palmer
Somerton
Cys
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George L Garrison
Ee A Vz
Os Tan" Mowe ‘Maison
T. M. Harriedormesio
Uhinchy
Maried
Mergacinwn
Hardson
Gratersiay
Misa
Sir Friends
Geeubenville
Toreph Speidel
Sexally
Che Ba
Elf
Hen. J. Hoke
Preston County
Fwiketoon
Ite
Gre Rkinson
Yeater
Vee Larkin
Drew Goede
Belure
Clamiere
Yerror
Celeste
Susie
Pannie Microbrosk
Gilchrist
Cimstelan
Harmtineh
Boone
Latitia Logine Frisch
Tank
Mort Mart
Creagie
Lapras
Earl
Abner O'Neal
Lucas
Clarington
Mar
Bachelor
Matamora
Calroin Ariiel
Corps of Enginera Strano
Kentucky
Elizabeth
McKeesport
Clay Dales
Pitteburg
Louis
Hadeon
Alex, Montgomery
J. N. Williamsop
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Singleton
P- Coe
BP. Coe
Hantwogron and
St. Louis
Wm. Day
Ironton
Cina Ati Times
Walcome
Red River
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Lilly
Ohio River
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Hermione Son
Lovinortin
L. P. Ewald
Evansville
Henserson
Henry A. Tyler
Jeffersonville
Memphis
Queen City
Louieville
J. W. Eff
Lantes
Zjuuke
Bain Street
Bolitaire
Will Waters
Iy Eevarning
OPERA
Americal
Minnie Maddern
Haylin & White
Dramatic Company
Wheeling Register
Ragiar Fort
Nis
Maerepeper
Aladant
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