Democrats speakers cap Bridgeport Saturday meeting
Bridgeport Democrats held a Saturday night gathering with Mr Everly South presiding at eight o clock Col W W Arpets spoke for about an hour on the force bill and related issues Republicans listened intently Col Arnott then Hon Ross A Alexander spoke briefly Next Saturday Col Robert White will speak and following Saturday Hon J B Summerville will address. Bargains on 14k gold watches offered in the evening. Mr W Pleara joins J C Alderson Insurance Co to form J C Alderson Co.
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Bridgeport
Everly South
Col
W.W. Arpets
Col. Arnott
Ross A. Alexander
Robert White
J. B. Summerville
Great Activity At State Fair Grounds On Wheeling Island
The State Fair grounds on Wheeling Island buzzed with activity as exhibits arrived and officials worked late into last night. Tomorrow will deny public access while exhibitors finalize stock and late arrivals arrive from Pennsylvania and Ohio, with cattle, horses, poultry, horticulture and new displays featured in a reworked, well lit venue ready for speed events and electric night races.
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Hook
Pennsylvania
Ohio
the Reaisten
Wheeling Island
Robert Anderson
Chicago
Lexington
Baltimore
Memphis
Tenn
Pittsburg
Columbus
Cattlettsburg
Iowia
Association
Caldwell & Peterson
Jouhn Friedel
Wheeling
Captain Prince
The completion of the Main Street bridge over the creek
Contractor George Lemons finished laying the last brick on the Main Street bridge, ending more than two years of work. The wooden span is dismantled and traffic will now cross the massive single arched bridge, hailed as one of the largest in the world. The project, though prone to delays, marks a lasting city achievement.
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W. Plcara
J.C. Alderson Insurance Company
Theh
J.C. Alderson & Co
Robinson
Seedleeey Eeree
George Lemons
Main Street
Mary Street
United States
Police court notes and a lookout for a murder suspect
Police report shows five cases in the Policy Court with fines for disorder and garbage removal violations. A lookout is requested for Italian suspect Dumale Coerter, accused of murdering a fellow countryman in Baltimore on August 1.
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Jacob Fry
Baltimore
Pulics
Dumale Coerter
Record Breaker James Brown tops West Alexander run in 1:05
James Brown of the Cycler posted a fastest trip from West Alexander to Wheeling in one hour five minutes, six minutes quicker than Henry Mubbe, marking the best time on the route. A dangerous Market street electric wire sagged near Eleventh Street, causing a minor shock to a hay wagoner as a blue plume rose from the contact. Lew Dockstader's Minstrels played to a large crowd at the Opera House with an acclaimed performance and notable stage setting. Frank Jones of Wheeling begins a three night engagement at the Grand on Thursday September 5, drawing Norwich theatergoers’ praise. Turner's English Girls Burlesque will present Cleopatra at the Grand Opera House next Monday, promising a spectacular show. Pool room sprinters Ball and Clark settled a 100 yard race on Main Street with Clark winning by two yards amidst local betting interest. Charles A. Gardner stars in Fatherland at the Opera House, with praise for his Tyrolean portrayal. Health Inspectors: Spragg plans to appoint six or seven of eight inspectors, with work set to begin, and police directed to file reports. Electro-Benton, Schmulbach & Park’s stallion, shows a 2:25 record, noted as a fast trotter.
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James Brown
West Alevander
Wheeling
Henry Mubbe
Messrs
Ball and Clark
McLaughlin & Co
Main Street
Clark
Cure for painful ailment praised as lifesaving remedy
A nurse or patient from Sheppardstown Mississippi details a two year battle with a mysterious disease labeled rinz-worm herpes crealt rheam. After failed treatments and high bills, a friend’s delivery of CUTICERA products restored health and led to complete remission for nine months with no recurrence.
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A. H. Mabry
Sheppardtown
Mise
Record of a trotting horse and local fall sale notices
The entry notes a trotter foaled 1889 by Electioneer out of Nettie Benton with various lineage details and references to Thoroughbred bloodlines. It also lists fall and winter goods openings by Kitfel & Co., a steamer schedule for the R. E. Phillips, and a sale of comforts and bed spreads at Henry Jacobs with discounts of 10 to 15 percent. Additional items include hospital guild dinners, school book prices, Paris and London millinery selections by Mrs. Morris, eye care with Prof. Sheff, and a health office call for cleanliness and garbage disposal urged by Dr. Spragg.
Our Pure Spice Guarantee Against Adulterated Mixes
A spice seller asserts a commitment to selling only pure spices. They grind in house and guarantee that one pound of their pure product equals five pounds of adulterated mixtures typically sold by unscrupulous dealers.
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Eaton
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L. Metz
Esa
Geo. J. Caddle
Barest Street
Benz
Apleat
Wheeling Register
Trermomas
Hecera
Cc. Somer
Opera House
Drucwade
Dayete
Alex
Prove
J. Wi ‘Ae
T. & Dilton
Wenge
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Tjgae
Chas A Gardner
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Wittenstone Knaypers
Forsutise
Maria Nearay
Wheeling Park
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Aime
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Roe & Telephones
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August Holt
Manisow Mopartiarutei
Stone
Democrats
Hi. BE. Hittmas & Co
Stifel £ Co
Eer
Readstone
Geo. E. Stifel Co
Grand Opera House
New Orleans
Provisson Henny Kurpanye
Erippahno
Market Street
H. E. Hillman & Co
H. E. Boss & Co
Eleventh St
Dreas Goole Bewnant Sale
Stone & Thowes' Ad
Tae Bridge
Tae Amarmon
Police
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Fulls Hill
Policy
George Wells
Eta Disty
Lawrence Clark
James Hl
Barb Sheridan
Twelfth Street
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Ane Wonster
Hl Fame
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Lew Dockstader
Opers House
Frank Jones
the Grand
Evansville Journal
Norwich
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Turner
English Girls Burlesque
Chas
A. Gardner
Opera
Charles A. Gardner
Sidney R. Bills
Mr. Gardner
Herman Leopold
Tyrol
Spragg
Council Committee On Health
Kentucky Stock
Messrs. Schmulbach & Park
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Cuticarn
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Soar
Daceaso Cardical
Coaronatms
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Ig High Order
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Nettie Benton
General Benton
Nellie Walker
Thorndale
Edwin Forrest
Rosalind
Abdallah
Burch Mare
Donald
King Rene
Swigert
Parker
Brown Pilot
Kitfel & Co
R. E. Phillips
Spector
Henry Jacobs
People’s Bank
H. E. Hitwas & Co
Stuik & Thomas
Flor Corrie
Hospital Guild
St. Matthew's Church
Lance
West Virginia
Jos. Graves
Henry Morris
E. Rody
New York
Europe
Stifes & Co
Prof
Sheff
Scientific Optician
Main
Eleventh Streets
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Health Oficer
Sen
Reger, Warrick & Co
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Cory Rich
House & Herrmann
the Howe puRgisanas
W.va
Pew
Bece
Wheeling Ee Company
Joseph Tanaes
China
G. Mendel & CO
Main Stree
John Friedel
Wheeling, W. Va
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