A Mere Child Burned To Death At The Wharf
A nine year old girl identified as Alice Fines, living with her aunt Mrs Jobe Maples on Cal wells Row, died after a coal oil lamp ignited her clothing on the wharf. Efforts by bystanders and medical staff failed to save her, with reports noting severe burns and a rapid deterioration of her condition. Witnesses described a crowd around the scene as the fire spread, and authorities prepared to review the incident as a possible accident.
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Ring Coal Fl
Tie Tiewe
Nemen Wintheress
Tie
Alice Fines
Mea Jobe Maples
Calwells Row
Ube
Leture
Walter
Sensational City Gossip and Court News
A wandering reporter recalls a night in a hotel where a socialite’s flirtation and a married man’s jealousy unfold amid gossip about a young romance, a ward, and a public telephone company debate. Court notices reveal Amanda Barge and Annie Johnson cases. local ads promote shoe sales, a telephony venture, and a charity concert at the State Fair.
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Cewit Geary
Annie Johnson
Smith
Uieed
Foe
Amanda Barge
Snake
Princ
Orta
Minaia Borg
Akien
Music and Social Rounds Brighten Wheeling Week
A Week of dances, receptions, and outings lightened social life in Wheeling. The Arion Singing Society hosted a Summer Nacht Feat at Wheeling Park with children dancing under trees as fireworks lit the night. Captain Thos Moore’s estate hosted lavish entertainments with operatic orchestras, elegant dress, and a bustling crowd. A Miller home gathering celebrated a Philadelphia visitor with music cards and convivial games. Friday’s swing-out picnic at Wheeling Park drew twenty couples, while a Dawn club party, riding event, and a large fair upcoming add to a lively social calendar amid mild autumn weather.
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Amos Reste
Arion Singing Society
Wheeling Park
Jere Houne Orchestra
Erandanon
Elegant Kirgnat reception hosted by Mina Jessie List
A refined Friday evening gathering at the List residence in North Isa with Harry Lien in attendance. Guests arrived through 9:50 PM, ladies in light parade and gentlemen in dress suits, enjoying floral decor, moonlit grounds, and a long veranda. A midnight supper preceded dancing until 3 AM, with numerous attendees including Gene Logan Virginia Hopkins May Tarr Lillie Baker Gertrude Caldwell Ada Simpson Hyllle Caldwell Jeanie Simpson and many others.
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North Isa
Mina Jessie List
India
Kulmver
Mixsen
Gene Logan
Virginia Hopkins
May Tarr
Lillie Baker
Gertrude Caldwell
Ada Simpson
Hylle Caldwell
Jeanie Simpson
Low Cummins
Lawea Updegrass
Clara Fisher
Louise Butler
Sydney Fleiskell
Inttie Glass
Sallie Whitaker
Mime
Lucy Loting
da Harden
Carrie Savith
Annie Chaplin
Mary Dickey
Lou Laughlin
Ratie
Birdie F
Fannie Bell
Mayite
Deses Martie
Tom Bowell
CJ Frisell
Dickey
Walker Frinell
Irwin Sineelec
Lew Je Chua List
Dan
Led 0 Heil
J. Bellville
Ab Ginn Ibert
Haree
Canishenit
Ulas Ott
Bey 4 Payne
Spib
Sam Horricon
John FP Baker
Ben Allicon
Incobberger
Preparations for the County Fair Expose Strong Exhibits
Preparations for a county fair show a surge of exhibitors and improved machinery displays. Notes list 240 cattle pens, 600 sheep, 500 pigs, and numerous horses, poultry, and crafts. Officials report rapid arrival of drivers, horses, and exhibitors with plans to open the grounds soon.
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Phillipa
Amusing Pastimes Dominate Wheeling Drome Scene
In Wheeling workers and socials seek rational leisure, croquet and tennis rival the old base ball scene. Newport croquet leads grounds on Island with players like Hildreth and McNell. boating and billiards explore waning popularity at the Gymnasium era.
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Wheeling
Caedes
Sam Hildreth
Talwad
Ome
Newport
Hildreth
Frank McNell
McGregor
Ehout
Didge
Key Debar
G. Armstrong
Island Indies
Po Hildrerh
Mei
Blase Suhong
Fay
Local social notes from Chapiar to Philadelphia visitors
Mrs Hayman of Chapiar Street seeks nine weekly visits from friends in Harnonville Ohio. Miss Hattie Bell of Columbus plans eight weeks with East End relatives. Miss Janie Harvey of Ravenswood to host relatives in the city. Capt. Robert May and Mrs Derry Killeen entertaining in McKeenport Pa amid Philadelphia events. Numerous residents and visitors listed by town with guest weeks and domestic travel plans. Our booth near the fountain at the New Home fair invites patrons.
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Arm Howe
Adele
Mondlastes
Seitel & Co
Snook Ui
Boomer
WFL
Sheil
A. Houne
Nora Whit Ber Hind
Friedel
Schwartiger
Chopper
Aed
Wish Wacore
Fair Indies
Brilonnes
Horseuliiuch
Macy Cale
Atheny
Island Friends
Laughlin
Military Academy
Chester
Mixa Ella Wirt
Cadiz
Amanda Morris
Belpre
W. Va
Wheeling
Mia
J. M. Meredith
Olean
East End
Iss Jessie Rosa
Aberdeen
Mira Alice Mensch
Cleveland
Eee
Heelit
Herbert
New York
Helle McCarthy
Easton
An Sommers
Sam Miller
Frost
Clarke Larg
Wilson Kelley
Ada Drake
Galion
Hie
Hayman
Chapiar Street
Wna
Harnonville
Ohio
Hattie Bell
Columbus
Mirs Janie Harvey
Ravenswood
Robert May
Libbie McKennon
Penal Springs
Molten
Marietta Ely
Maggie King
East Wheeling
Ming Jennie Hull
Pittsburg
David Manners
Newark
Allie Wilbon
Brownnyil
Nelle Vass
Col
Robert White
Manchester Singing Society
Lillie Harrison
South Market
Mien Schueffer
Philadelphia
King
Jennie Hallett
Allegheny
Jetta
Amelia Myla
Maulsonny
Elaine
Bewotlinger
Alane
Market Street
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Honday
Saeptiewmer 2
Unma
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Isokd Thes
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SiMe
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Tumday
Democratic Club
Wedinstaernigg
J. B. Semmernlie
Tie Carsinarn
Rowe & Ce
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Enwano L. Hoar
Helin Pare
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