Wheeling Cholera Epidemic 1840s Toll Reported
A Wheeling narrative recalls the 1840s cholera outbreak and a second visitation in May 1840 to September, detailing dozens of deaths daily, large family losses, and city efforts to purify air with sulfur and fires. Accounts name Dr. Dillon, Alex Mall, and other notable locals, with impact on trade and daily life in Wheeling and Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vishia
Joe Gigelmet Eegoe
Ebotera
Jenthe
Vieluity
Tosride
Reid My Miron
Wari weBbher
Yeor
Crete
Ehalo
Rowne
Dillon
Lwall
Dilomasi
Tara
Colvin
Sumer
Tex
Alex
Mall
Kelly
Owe City
Son Cartee
Stemen
NATO
Mhlety
Jeanetteay
Thone
Mortinee Pollock
Twelfth Street
Bridgeport
Social notes from Wheeling and surrounding towns
A long list of residents, visitors, and travelers with movements between Wheeling, Morgantown, Pittsburgh, and other locales. Names include Miss Anns, Lavina Schopper, Will Evans, Chas Kisproth, Mary Bonnets, Major Wo Shorts, Col. Martin Gough, Charins Ray, Frank J. Diegmisier, Miss Clara Hollstein, James W. Humes, B. I. Mobrey, H. R. Howard, Dr. J. A. Fullerton, Miss Lula May Uozie, Archie Campbell, and many others, noting visits, trips, relocations, school plans, and social arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dulty
Anutividuilts Vorkstaders
Anns
Lavina Schopper
Will Evans
Heaton
New York
Chas. Kisproth
Morgantown
Nlasry Bonnets
McKeesport
Shorts
Col. Martin | Gough
West Liberty
Charins Ray
Hank
Frank J. Diegmisier
Bal Umore
Siamo
Ireland
Clara Hollstein
New Lagington
St. Alayeins
Maud McCulley
Morzantown
Ples Mary Souvagent
Archie Campbell
South Side
Mize Kato
Acole Smith
Macyrus
Sailth
South Wood Street
Matilda Meyers
Ocloelonatl
A. Mabts
Sireub
T. 19
Mariotca
M. Ziegenfelder
Chicago
Sidney V. Brown
Brown
Chicago Herald
John Stny
Ming Blanche Nankerd
Twelve Temptations
Harrisbore
M. Robinson
Virginia Street
McCormack Theological Seminary
Byeton
B Taylor
Parkersburg
John Borjia
Slatersville
J. H. Woodruth
Cameron
W.J. Jonson
Hone Rough
T. C. McCown
Ravenswood
B.A. Swooney
Tyler County
B. J. Farrel
Latsieton
Miky Yell Nichols
Sarasota Springe
New York City
Atlantic City
Tulaiu
Niagara
Sharon
S. J. Griffon
Grand Rapids
Mich
Pedester
J.B. Griffon
Jacob Street
A. Griffen
Wheeling
A. Howes
Sam
Will Wasmyer
California
Washington
Colorado
Yellowstone National Park
Will
Fostoria
United States Gass Company
Harry Pranzheim
Liverpool
West New York
Public musings and small town curiosities in Wheeling
A chatty column surveys city thoughts on converting Sixteenth Street Cemetery into a beautified park with monuments and trees, alongside light vignettes. It notes a local gambler with a superstition tied to the ace of hearts, a prankster sending a package to himself, gas expansion plans for Wheeling, and cautions about Ohio River water amid cholera fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixteenth Street
N. B. Scott
Fortuna
Ratebelor
Natural Gas Company of
West Virginia
Wheeling
The Lost Paradise on Stage at Opera House
Andrew Knowlton owner of Boston area iron works prefers luxury for his daughter Margaret. On her twenty fourth birthday a diamond necklace foreshadows a strike as workers are kept on starvation wages. The play ends with the mill shut down in a dramatic, realistic climax. Presented by Charles Frohman company in strong production, coming Friday and Saturday with matinee. Seats on sale at House's Music Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. DeMille
Andrew Knowlton
Boston
Margaret
Knowlton
Charles Frohman
Directton
New York
Opera House
House
Veith Lane Wedding Announcement In August
Veith Lane announces a ceremony on August 3 at six o'clock at the Bird Brother residence with Charles H Lane as a party of the event. Rev J T Mebare presiding. N Rowano L Vera and Lizzie Lass of this city named as participants. Dowler Watermouse wedding set for August 8 at 4 pm by Hon A B Riker D D at Fourth Street Methodist Church parsonage. Jaaran N Lowu and Band Watenocee to wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veith-Lanr
Ruesasy
Bird Brother
Charles H. Lane
Fiteteet
J.T. Mebare
N. Rowano L. Vera
Lizzie Lass
Fourth Street Methodist Church
Jaaran N
Lowu
Band Watenocee
Frank the Tailor Announces Public Sale of Ready Made Goods
Frank the Tailor announces he will operate the Merchant Tailoring business within sixty days and sell every dollar's worth ready made clothing at his establishment at 46 Twelfth Street, urging customers to call and be convinced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cail
Frank
Twelfth Street
Lilo
Bewrin
Benet
College
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Ty Fee
Seecee Tlaaa Margy
Putty
Renee
Omar Beal
Liv Aghar Engl
Rome
Ann
Halt Hs Agn
Fun Seoy
Thomas Om
Vest
McLang
Alex. McCon
Cvs
seMibokinen
Aduve Profle
Bandon
Grivel
Public
Spraga
Russia
Uessenger
Ohio
John Friedel
Ohio Valley Pottery
North Wheeling
Richland
Democrats of
Brick School House
J. W. Bruner
J.W. McColloch
Eugene Ridgley
A. P. McColloch
George Miles
Louis Kirchner
Wa. Howard
Will White
John Ebbert
James Juhiuston
Tom Hill
Lukens
John Sellville
Wat
Chambers
Rosa Brandt
Watson
A. P. Ordway & Co
Mass
LANCE
Jos. Graves
Stone & Thomas
Tax Hospital Guild of
Henry Jacobs
Sufel's
H. E. Hrbistan & Co
Driscoll
Cislock
Mason
Harry J. Mason
Boggs
Ren
Larus W
Callehter
Bima Muggs
Sears and
Bhioelia
Gresswood Cemetery
Forrest
Grange
Sanday Morning
Aue
Sic
Aerstock
Clama
Henry
Lizzie Custer
Pours Bertschy
Frew & Bertachy
Malin Street
Exat
Calla
Myld
Alex Frew
MIT Main Street
Ohie
R. E. Phillips
Point Pleasant
Armstrong Docks
Geo. E. Stifel & Co
Stone & Thoma
Poatoffice
J. B.D. Sepédger
Serg Vanted
McCulloch Street
Soidnes
Officn
Hox
Graftop
W. Vanetead
Water Roe
Stringer
Portland
Sean Pike
Borliand Station
Prica
Angl
Warzei
Harber
Wburkle
Martius Ferry
Gee
Ladiot
Rdna L. Smythe
Boath Bend
Ind
Indan Union
Lea
Ite
Callator
The
American Union League
Chaplinnst
Sorrel
Abo Bagey
Haranes
Willuarate
ROSE
North Mat Berry
Ulane
Regis Wees
Ubesp
Lok Bal
Gor
Rauiken
No. Som Cy Lise Reek
Groreries
Beck
Jacob
E. Murray & CO
Aveoree
Market Street
Alvert Syolze & CO
Lion Coffee
Salton
Enw.l.rose& Go
Rasher Thas Rtera
Wmheels
Petr Peesc Hea Ee
China
Limoges
Daulton
Wheat & Hancher
Zereleng
Alringer
Elm Grove
Martin's Ferry
Scote Villege Hire
George Hook
Lincoln Arenua
T. W. Williams
Village Clerie
M. Wilson
Cincinnati
Odien
S. B. Caldwell
Ewing's
Alois
Markit St
W. Va
Wen
Ea Beyeles
Choke Horing
Ps Ar Harrals
Gneral Kopalting
I Shooting Gallery
Appleton
McGuffey
Carte Bros
New Guy Bank Halling
L.A Rocf
Virginis Streat
Virginia
Tarre's
Park View
Dusurban
Uralgor
Pew
NoMecken
Linn
New
Belvedere
Wheellog Island
J. A. Rolf
Revistas
Wal
Tharaday
Sweet Singer
Chas. A. Gardner
Fatherland
Karl
Sydery K Ella
Senge
Tyrer Jean Quartelin
Great Iron Foundry
Houen
Grand Opera House
C. C. Genthen
Lessee
Manaeer
Turner
Setlongus
Cleopatra
Sprainky Artiate
Gread Carnival of
Boveltien
Parvne
C. C
MO Coats
Tale
Main Street
GEO. M. Snook & CO
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