Fragmented 19th century weekly column with politics and society
Readers encounter a sprawling, fragmented account mixing political commentary, social mores, marriage norms, divorce debates, literary notes, and local notices. Names, places, and events appear in a jumbled weave, with strain on coherence but clear themes of reform, public life, and community concerns.
Attempted jail escape shocks NEW MARTINSVILLE
A dramatic scene unfolded Wednesday morning as two jail inmates Sullivan and Robinson attempted to escape by grabbing the jailer and fleeing toward the Ohio River. Local reports indicate a swift pursuit by authorities across the river shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nated Sullivan
Robinson
Ohio River
Lazenr
Montana Territory
Anna. Bach
Mise
Ida Marshall
Hancock County
Minnie Higgina
Mbert Damm
Dudya Staley
Clarkeburg
Springertown
St. Mirye
Mountieville
Martinsville
Casema
Vwawinkle
Oxnard
Minera
Hurt
Twiversburg
Oxnardie
Pittsbury
Knntic
Wiley
US Lorner
Judge Mott
Sep. Holl
Misethee Moore
Cincinnati
Ion
Miter
Thia Qanetor
T. M Moakie
Mes Ucunstead and
Hall
Bower
George
Political and social notes from Bellaire and surrounding towns
Local columns report on West Virginia State Fair attendees, union street stalls, and new caloon displays. Republicans meet at Pinch Run. Democrats plan a stronger blowout in two weeks. Bellaire features Rev. Hoffman and editor claims, with multiple notices on funerals, arrivals, and church events across Belmont County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mings
Cam
Yontes Toon Bridge
Wheelin
West Virginia
Union Street
Eton
Telmont Glass
Steubenville
Blaine Fed Logan Club
Hoffman
Gen Warner
Powhatan Som Rentay
Benwood Suburb News Roundup and Local Happenings
Benwood reports a weekend fishing club outing at Gravel Street yielded about two hundred equire rule over five days. The town notes a death, school enrollment nearing two hundred, factory prospects, and various local visits, injuries, and minor crimes with community sympathy and updates on civic matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mores
Jenne McMecon
Robert Lewns
Gravel Street
Nop
Mollie Darling
firat_ order
Anil
Aluel
Clarles Dulles
Annie Ihuidow
Wubnens
Indy
Mal
Seventh Streets
I. Kesple
Forward Snodgrass
Thie City
At. Paul
Minn
Tire
Hia
J. Taylor
Christy Scanufacture
Ton Ir
F. Peabody
Chat Firm
Alex. Calderdie
Whaelshy
Mra J. Beale
Cratre
Katia
Delia Deogua
de Chantal
Sian Jeanie McMahon
Misses McNeal
Pittsburg
HL Biss Parca
Wheeling
West Alexander News of Happenings and Deaths in September
The West Alexander column records local deaths Esther Warren and Mrs Martin Meiniger, notes wool prices rising with Horkheimer Bros among buyers, and reports on reunions, visits, and social events. It mentions Squire Mayes’s recovery, voter activity with 108 enrolled, and improvements to the B and A line bed ballast while inviting fair attendance next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Warren
Martin Meiniger
Wheeling Hone
Wolfsburg
W.V
Horkheimer Bros
Sade Leater
W. I. Lester, Jr
W. C. Angies, Oraery
Lownawien
W. B. Simpson
Robert Bropeen
Chili
South America
Cumberla
K. 5
Alexander
Ken
Bud
Jim Potion
East End
Hin Fox
Fort Rand
Wellaburg Fair
Lidy & Son
Squire Mayes
Healeh
Sisine
Loge
Cleveland
St John
Snrpy
West Virginia Re changes and a grave accident report
State news recounts a buggy overturn near Miller's Fork injuring Noah Adkins and his family, with a baby lost, a house damaged, and a later note on an arson case against Dr. C A Rupert. It also covers a near-fatal incident in Hardy County, a large catch from the Potomac, and a Braxton Webster county kidnapping alert. Local notices include fatalities and a Portland lawn fete hosted by the M M Club with many attendees.
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Aesa
Crates
Cvaen
Mim Goole
William
Maundeville
Parkersburg
Cour
Abe
Williama
Charles Curry
Ts Mess
Tom
Mee Williams
Buckee
Mollie Williams
Lyoes
Min Mice Bailey
Lowell
Lulu H. Heawell
Dildie Clark
Min Currie
Mable Tylor
Ts Banday
TC Watt
Wheelin
Donnington iPklenbors
Cowell
Henao le Bi
Wert County
Wirtcounty
Wilton
Wirt
Marty Dan Bowl
Col
Enoche
Walter Lasman
Lexington
Hopking
George Campbell
Cumberland
Misa Viola Warren
Tuesdas
Westneadas
Miss Warren
Thule
Newport
Rodgers
AL Leonned
Ningan Falla
Mulli King
Quincy
Til
Film Ring
A. Wetzell
Sardis
Ohio
M. Stafford
Mise A. Cunningham
Ieley
Wayne Advocate
Noah Adkins
Miller's, Fork
Lomech Adkins
Bouss
Adkin
Baate
Coed
C. A Rupert
Rupert
Rath Binal
Tae Semuel
John Mangold
Bike Horn
Hardy County
Amick
Tay
Belf
Cxoworainsg Railroad Company
Braxton Central
Irs
Cortelli
Weberrr
Samuel
Miller
Webster
Portland
Portiaxp Station
M. M Club
Thoma Moore
Tiltonville
Gniland
Wheeling
Steubenvills
Jin's Ferry
Valsen
Iro Thecia
Laura Lukens
Nellie Laken
Wim Buster
Mra Winship
Te Cecelina
Campbell Bevvey
Car Zane
Charley Noble
Sheppard
Nod
Zoo
Shark
Liven Hall
Commelie Lark
Dams Lutein
Hnenah Whally
Phoebe Det
Celia
Wil Cay
Lovin Harbor
Ie Ia 'm
Beringer
Mm Me
Wits
Tikonville
Kaw
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Tome Shearer
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Iso
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Tings
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Omar
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Prince Albert
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Wally Beant
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Hewella
Ceetory
Whistler
Haden
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Riis Furie
Nicholas Trudoor
London
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Myers Doniin
Blavateky
Hanya
Abrigiber Urroneose
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Harpers
Murigs Crowfirt
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Mat Reveroa’ Smith
Zeauhin
Mia Aonetin B. Edvands
Fichues
Honner
Lanta
Lamed Adams
Hawtin
PNR
Dubranachs
Hors Nera Cena
Augustus
Hes
John Payne Collier
Badenie
Finn
di Helini
Eutemius Eva
Howeser
Guienne
Fu Cottye
Diney
Ikea
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Murkuwa
Tinavel
Highgate
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Gratloman
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Homphinm Midtia & Co
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Vely
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Stirdy
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Faurinthian Courer
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Flatwoods, Where Wysteuept
Wix Wiles
Chie Place
Sutton i
Kraving
Promintare
Abeshuntey
Monae
Jobs B. Seton Sith
Jaden
Edward
Cunden
Jeremiah
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Tog
Iin
Vard
Carpenter
Wewif
Solomon
Paxton County
Beaston
Farming
Braxton
Brocghel
John Beanoow
Congress
John BK. Kennet
Eustace Gibson
Spencer
Kowa
Frame
Upshur
Iowia Brinton
Clty
Nicholas
Randolph
New Martinsville
Servos Gedley
Los Ol Vsaty
Eanbood
Rheamscam
Naturalgia
Inaie
Thos
C. Myer
More & Klatz
New York
Minnie Sloan
Currin Portop
Harrisville
Minnie
Jessie Marsh
Cameron
W. Va
Garrard
Chas, Vaepel
Iuren Soten
K. McKallin
Siver
W. Walker
Shunendoab Valley
Mission Band of the Christian Church
Williams
Monroe
Elijah Henlarson
Woodatild
ALM. B
Hess Hill
M. Griffen
National Vainn
Benwood
Dewin
McMancamen
Jan
Bey
Putin
Ris
West Alexander
State News
Potomac
Skroberda
Healy” Sagas
Puintal Acridamt
Pasig
Beara
Braxton Democrat
Millernag
Thia County
Jang W. Nelson
North Carolina
Bhous
Parkerburg
A. R. Johnson
Oranteville
Calhoun Cousty
Captain Mehen
Thomas Eal Jackeon
Thin City
Dee Thom
Cincinnan
Harrison Democrat
John Stout
Hridgeport
Leon
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