Fair closes with praise for exhibitors and progress
The week long fair ended on a high note with exhibitors and attendees upbeat about the results. Board of Directors solidified plans for a stronger future, and improvements across departments were noted. Weather held favorable after rain eased, boosting attendance and encouraging growth in future shows. Awards dominated by domestic goods and produce with extensive lists of premium winners across many classes.
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Chin
Melanie
Bevan
Hawk
Closing Day at the Fair Draws City Crowd and Notable Events
The closing day crowds largely hailed from the city with many exhibits and races drawing attention. Highlights included the Pieburg boat race, a lively scrab race, and the Horista show, while vendors and exhibition stock moved by rail and the grounds saw few disturbances amid a large attendance. Captain Fallen, a veteran sea captain, and various local businesses featured prominently in a day of events and social activity.
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Fika
Ust
Pieburg
Tod Fernteblag
Pena
Diak
Frashers
Busines College
Leora
Nile
William
Park
Daeab Snyder
North Mall Street
Er Peemanent Solid Future Foundation
Tne Maociation
Jem Davis
Sim
Fallen
John Ho Hobha
Ie Capevin
Beaton
Balti
Wore
Payanni
Acies
James Hobbs Stain
Frangheim
Suyter Pach
Ten
Boya
Frsten
Br Ur Seksire
Pee E Fiber & Lal Tt
Valley Star
Chas. N. Fisher
Sra
Nealty
Keorryiy Ee
BP Senta
Solis
Sanayiter
EM. McGilna
Sisteeelan
Sayin
Atention
A. M. Doddridge
Min Ay Reet
Mra. Patel Zan
Mra T. V Tybridge
J. F. Singer Machine
Unfinished Trot and Special Trot Dominate Meeting
West Loretta and Elliott claim wins in the unfinished trot and the Rue a Funny Mule Race as fair racing draws crowds. The running event features a 200 purse heat with Hilly Elliot and Judge Spotford, plus a quirky burlesque mule race won by Moon.
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Loretta
Elliott
Akes
Foster
Duck West
Mooi
Foalioisa
Stath Paik Asi Baru
Batt Nic
Te Rowe
Waste
Kenas
Miteburg
Satebe
Uhotis Tie Berg
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Afretta
Loratti
Alfretts
Roberts
Alfretus
Abe
Alfretis
Dmarine Ammire MiNy Kman Tee
Hilly Elliot
Judge Spotford
Hapawater Elliot
Billy
Hienevier
Nar
Moon
Sun
Jeff Davis
Jel
Cleveland
Wnh
Planet
Jeff Vay
Local Court Actions and Public Notices Highlight Evening Proceedings
The Circuit Court adjourned without business. Various public notices include preaching at Wood’s Barn and Clinton School House, the Opera House event with Frep Donatass, and a society ball on October 2. Police patrols in the Fifth ward, ongoing public reforms, and upcoming county fairs feature among community updates and local civic chatter.
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Clack Hook
Avra
Sowa Semuirare
Franeheim
Cuarnes Stout
Twe
Orrncen Baron
Pittsburg
Brooks
Fulton Circuit
M. G. Church
Wood
Clinton + School House
Fuluan
Melise Robinson
Squire Peterman
Frep Donatass
Opera House
Orcher Hull
Susan A. Bauhman
Syuire Pevertann
Uthmar
Macnserchar Hall
Round Bottom
Marshall County
J. B. Wison & Son
Washington
Scott
Geowax C. Deanis
Bethany
Tiny
Shiga Gajoree
Macie Taisy
Madame Worthington is freed at Parkersburg trial
A dramatic Parkersburg hearing ends with Madame Pauline Worthington discharged for lack of evidence. She is rearrested on a Massachusetts warrant and released again after fleeing to Ohio. Witnesses cry, the court weeps, and her attorney Arnett acts as bondsman. The piece notes the case and local aftermath, including police and reporters in tears.
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Parkersburg
Massachusetts
Ohio
Col. Arnett
Madame Worthington
4. C. Goodwin
Col
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Tacheon
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Flick
Marshal Skinton
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Jessie Henderson
Marshall County
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Grubb
New York
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South Devon
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Miss Baldwin
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Minnie Fitzgerald
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Ratio Russell
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East End
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Circleville
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Doddridge County
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Marietta
Iil
Adgerton
J. B. Carter
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Nis
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Starlight
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Cincinnati
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Norfolk
Jule Kenna
Bolson
Steubenville
Ella Bailey
Moundsville
Indy
Mollie Hanwell
North Main Street
H. PD
Lockhart
Newark
W.ve
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Caf Fifteenth Street
Sobie Tallman
D. B. Roth
Marketstront
Mex
Andy Aull
Aull
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