State Fair Scenes and Evening Socials documented
The report chronicles crowd scenes at the state fair with cheering crowds and paradelike events, plus numerous social gatherings in nearby towns. It highlights performances, dances, and engagements, including marriages and club activities, with names of individuals, venues, and dates.
Robbery report from Washington county inn
A robbery case centers on the theft from a Wheeling street shop of five coats valued at 200 dollars and ten pairs of pantaloons worth 40 dollars. Police pursue suspects John Birkend and Dan Silves after a store break in reported Saturday morning.
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John Coonor
Wabash Street
Island
Werthington
Pe. Taatt
Irening
Washington
Bernye
W. Potter
Fwee
Poder
Bilvia
Kirk
Wheeling Ux
Cincinnati
Mr. Pee
Fr. Chury
Wheeling
Uday
Supreme Court dissolves injunction in Wheeling case
A Wheeling decision from the Supreme Court of Appeals dissolves the injunction against the Wheeling and Harrisburg railroad, altering the status of the Wheel ing Bridge and Terminal Railway matter. Judge Cochran confirms ongoing delays due to weather and injunction, with a conference planned to decide if work resumes within the year. State official Walker issues a certificate renaming the company to Wheeling Bridge and Terminal Railway Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Moraine
XelitEe
Supreme Court of Appeals
Charlestes
Juare Mey
Cochran
Sorlary
Walker
Wheelie & Maryisburg Railway Company
West Virginia
Wheeling Bridge Pod Terminal Railway Company
Premiums Awarded in Seventh and Eighth Fair Departments
The Seventh and Eighth Departments awarded premiums at the fair, recognizing exhibitors for high quality work. Winners included notable entries from local projects and crafts, with jurors citing careful workmanship and originality.
Great State Fair shows near total exhibit removal
Early yesterday exhibitors at the State Fair grounds began packing as crowds departed, with most livestock and heavy displays moved by Friday night and Saturday afternoon. Revenue for the week neared $18,500 as over ten thousand railroad tickets were taken, signaling strong outside interest. first and second premiums in knitting and needlework and fruit preserves were awarded to numerous competitors, while maintenance and depots prepared for shipments to future fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Diatanvse
Association
ART Needlawork
Bert
Lizzie Parsj
Mra. Jones
Broadway
Kensington
Jennie Duval
Wellsborg
Mra. Moore
Tiltona‘ville
Socond
Blanche Cowel
Gret
J. A. Dopler
Procter
W. Va
Amelia Schwertfeger
Kibbosine
Lébban Work
On the Hudson and Mamma theater lineups at Wheeling Opera House
Amusements note two acts at the Wheeling Opera House including stele Clay ton with Arthur Elliott and a first class company in On the Hudson, followed by H Gratton Donnelly's Mamma comedy at the Wednesday performance with Amy Ames Frank Deshon and a strong supporting cast. A boy child found in a water closet near Clark's addition prompts coroner inquiry, with unclear cause of death and crowds gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coming &the Brilliant Society
Stele Clayton
Arthur Elliott
Opera House
On the Hudson
Pla
Wheeling
H. Gratton Donnelly
Amy Ames
Frank Deshon
Maggie Free
Mika Amy Ames
Simon Bolivar
Bretta
Long Branch
Lillie Atheox Bendresents
Mamie Montgomery
Amelie Schwertleper
A. A. Taylor
Mary Johnson
E. Hamilton
Eecood
Haima Keans
F. Jones
Laub
Pancy Ditto
Rins
Sungling
Sarina
W. Irwin
Anna Libby
J. A. Dopler
Genther
the Grand
J. B. Mageslain Koit
Mra. W. Irwin
Annie
Nellie Kryter
Dent
Mra
J. B. Mager
Lottie Mekeller
Knis
Annie Eimasy
Charlotte Holwig
Anguat Hosenfeldt
Clark
Marshal Barna
Boyd
Ballaire
Angoat Hosenfeldt
Richard Newman
Hosenfeldt
Woo. Green
B. O. Williams
Hervey
Last Days of Pompeii closes with good attendance at Honge
Palmer's Last Days of Pompeii closed at the Operas Honge last evening to a good crowd. With some improvement this play could be a success, though space does not allow noting exact changes. Loder's Hilarity also closed at the Grand last night with a healthy audience, described as a lively piece with music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Loder
Local Delicatessen Ad Highlights Sardines and Flour
An old advertisement fragment lists Holland Herring White shin Tomato Sauce and imported sardines with mustard varieties. It promotes Gold Dust Flour and features a seller at 3906 Market Avenue, HANAUER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanauer
Welt
Aireo
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Dammpie
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Weis
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Harlem
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Mebride
Laure Brinton
Sicteenth Street
Jacob Drittington
Bi. Lake
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Young Fellox
Werte Gil
Wm Suck
AM. Manner
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Castoria
Choss
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Saltertach
Thomas Milfer
Annie Jepson
A. O. Egerter
Amelia Bulel
Clara Stifel
Mary Balby
Impore Lace
Mim
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Lesa
Mire
Hall
Tirat
Emme Krous
Dageway
E. Schambra
George Love
Geo. Lose
Geo. Abbott
M. Schwertfeger
W. D. Irwin
Lizzie Egerter
Misa Lizzie Everter
J. B
George Zimmer
Elizabeth Hunter
Lucy Berry
Jes Berry
Elizbeth Hunter
A. C. Exerter
L. A. Clipp
Peter Yost
W. H. Frank
F. P. Jones
Mra. Gee
Love
Emma Baker
L. A. A. Olipy
J. BM. Bee
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F. Schwertfeger
Lucy Herry
Thomas’ Moore
Misa
Alice Egerter
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J. A. Clipp
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L. A
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Mina Ruma Baker
A. Clipp
Elizabeth Hanter
George Lose
Mira
Mim G. Niedermeyer
P. Loecher
Maria McDonald
Lillie Kilwa
Goo. Zimmer
Lorina Shaper
Drwt
Charies Gee
Ela Bremer
Dirst
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Kate Slaven
Newark
Sallie Harriage
West Wheeling
Mia Dora Terry
Layh
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Thomas King
Langblin
King
Parkersburg
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West Vtrwet
Uinday
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
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Bret
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Jones
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Lizzie Kzerter
Schwertieger
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Misa Salter-bach
Schamrten
Lizeie Salterbach
Bias J. Davidson
Lucy Berrra
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Mberal Commission
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Olor
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John Becker
Myie
Jacob Street
F. Gasmire
Market Street
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Rua
Imake Kown
Yenies
Farhan
The
Wheeling Business College
Meyer
AML Orogeists
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Vigguors
Maccebruner
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Rme
Emery & Grene Sen
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Bonebossee
California
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Tallor
Stalra
Caldwell
Vinner
Moray
Janes Q.mamipanama
Morows Joxsrin
Mansbarger
Lotz & MicKown
CAS
Twelfth St
Wheeling, W. Va
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J. Jonnson
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Marshall Coins
Hit
Mrandeville Road
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