Fair and Exponision closes with crowds and cheer
The third annual Fair and Exponision ends amid large crowds, joyous notes from President Beymann and Secretary Hook, and a sense of encouragement for next year. Highlights include crowd turnout, racing results, and management praise, with many spectators noting a festive finale and plans for bigger events ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy
Beymann
Saulles
Hook
Campbell
Sewetora Kaley
Miss
Kimterly
Seth
Bob Peempe
Ether
The Howes sewing machine exhibit thrills Wheeling crowds
The piece describes a lively demonstration at the Wheeling fair where The Howe Sewing Machine Company showcased a wide range of sewing work. Reporters observed attendees in the gallery, praised fine embroidery and white silk cloak, and noted awards including a silver medal and first prize for sewing excellence. Local attendees and manufacturers mingled as vivid displays and classes entertained guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luterest
Peele
Yesterdy
Sepalys Coxtan
Gangrel Sivikela
Captain Devrieg
Capri Sppulec
Agmupirrman
Miller
Metinweer
Tomy
Caitha
Job & Blilive
Bay
Myvonk
Henderson
le Auiderens
Bow County
Anhun LeMarme
Washington
Taph van Metes
Wea
Virginia
Ater Port Bors Berde
Howe Sewing Machine Company
Eahih
Aine
Sho Rivby
Theis Booth
Ing
Werner
Indira
Ase
Mt Weil Weville
Companie
Ciistinra
Bandas Jqchliey
Wee Awanind
Howe
Joe
Seatiton
Social Whirl at Mt Basument Place with visitors and dances
A grand social week event at Mt Basument Place featured Miss Aru Strong of Itichmond and Miss Wilton of Clarksburg as visitors. Guests arrived by special train from Ball past Eleven o'clock, enjoyed a lavish display of foliage, lighting, and a grand ball in the mansion drawing rooms, with a later departure by train amid a festive atmosphere and speeches praising local amenities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loring
Itichmond
Miss Wilton
Clarksburg
BAO
Ball
Eiven O'Elueck
Tun Gurela
Tie Hianait
Indies
Clay
Jackson
Randolph
Mra
Crager
Ulluard
Iancers
Palkas
Sebottiechen
Juaidrikien
Spain
Kileever
Vinilar
Min Stokely
Steubeile
Minnie
Gorse Gilchrist
Je Martin
Clara Fisher
Mamie Leighton
Selle Whittaker
Joasie Way
Jean Weel
Jennie Htoufield
Luo Leughlin
Nery l
Annie Uiapiing
Carrie Atdwesong
Depade Baird
Hatlie Glass
Lou Kammm
Eno Fietleville
Misa Della Burke
Stee Lisa Belleville
Lairy
James Molieville
Beste Cenk
Blaasd ‘Vrimap
Nettle Garrett
Augie Barks
Jove Borgeaua
Mirdin
Teterenna Riele
Maniees
Cora Hoy
Visitors and greetings flood the East End list in city notes
The Roll Call lists guests and friends visiting from many places including Baltimore, Chicago, Columbus, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Alliance, and Columbus. It notes departures for Kenyon College and Philadelphia, with many locals hosting and traveling for visits and events. The piece also highlights a furniture display by Friend & Co at 1061 Main Street featuring walnut chambers and ornate carpets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacie
Friends
T. A. Dosretton Gems Ra
Crasraft
Baltimore
John Motoartney
Keston
Frank Smith
New Cumberland
Kila Flynn
Bellaire
Ohio
Mr. Hart
Clarksburg
John Davenport
Jessie Clarence
London
Oho
Will Lotz
Billings
Montana
Mix Ella Moore
Tiktomville
Neil Irwin
Mc. L. Luray
Toledo
Misa Belle Caddo
Caldwell
East End
Mim Ella Scott
Toronto
Nlo
Maxamide
Bessie Pritchard
Wittaburel
Mia
St. Jarkina
Bellsville
Will Richardson
Matamoras
Elles Lough
Columbus
Kia
Carden
A. Steele
Weston
W. Va
Horton
Cincinnati
Lucy Marshall
Yellow Springs
Mire
Laura Franklin
Ga Am Guertol Friends.on the South Side, ‘Miss Jessie Carter, of Bearsr
Misa Luin Marrit
Allegheny City
Wiast
Jennie Barret
Cumberland
Jennie Scranton
Athens
Katie Morgan
North Main Street
Wm. Tilingham
Ciselawatt
Divina Norris
Morriatown
Kin Cutiurtury
Huntington
W. Gout
North End
Marahall
Marshall A Co
Caddie
Howe
New York
Mesdames Lafiren
Madiy
Marelts
Mies Kate Heinderdein
Nise Carne Leith
Manetta
Mise Hattie ‘Con
New Whiladeluna
Fia
Mins Stykely
Steubenville
Mia Nannie Dubois
Leather Wood
Fred Seymou
Fannie Levier
Magantown
Juilut McLwre
Inland
Mise Bevel
Jamestown
Linkote
Jessie May
Cleveland
Newark
C. Kennedy
Jessie
May Leonard
Bellaville
Alan Hrodle Robinson
Mary Woman
Mra
Ko James
Comberland
Will Bea P Mes
Mra Ada Raymond
Portemouth
Col
Bob McIndowney
New Martinsville
Harry Wilkins
Maleaan
Bishop & Co
Yale
Jennie Sharp
Gravel Hill
Wana Guert
Chap Line Street
Mim Gocksyne
Motindeville
Mee
Jennie Husvey
Elm Grove
Eva Brand
Fairmont
Nelsoe Vance
Albert ‘Whittaner
Turadey
Ussobier College
Kenyon
Mics
Pink Oakes
Wellebure
James J. Citsinge
Battimore
Tie
Dr C. Lint
Korth
Sr Aitees Loring
Fam Groves
Harry Mudimar
Doc
John Armaon
Aliacd Kreter College
New Hang
Mise
Ansie Mitchell
Stenbenville
Griends O Ubeety
Misa Lilla Burwart
Blooming Valley
Hiram
Bopartake
Po Po Qoute
Mia DO McPcaen
Cagnonsburg
Vent
Petr
Friend & Soo
Main Street
Alex
Frew
Te Booth
Brunela
Ambridgeport Briefs Aromatically Lively Week At Fair
A busy Bredee wort week with Wheeling fair crowds and busy streets. Train questions tire P & P men as townsfolk back the Loree races and the Salvation Army extinishes their den. Elder visits expo and the Two Robberies near Wheeling highlight a busy local scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bredeewort
Wheeling
Bridgeport
Salvation Army
de Elder
Pitsburg
Twlmont County Liquor Dealers Mutual Protective Anuuciation
Martin's Ferry
Wheeling Creek
Wella & Vent
Wrnpgiste
Helatein
Dilton
Howe
Irregular Ball Descriptions Stir Letters on Irish Theme
Fragmentary text describes a scene at a ball with unusual sounds and a host reacting by restraining an athletic guest. The narrator prefers the Irish Ball to the West Virginia Ball, noting agile movements and beauty of “these trees arch.” The excerpt shows lively, period voice with vivid but unclear events and dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dereele
West Virginia
Wetegerber Challenging Clator for Massive Race
A wild wagering交 tale from Wheeling reports Wetegerber challenging Clator to a two mile race for $5000, with talk of alternative bets and possible matches. The piece notes refusals to race, lingering rumors, and nearby mentions of local businesses and events, all framed in tabloid style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lene
Sterterm
von Fiabe
Veralola
Whiteh Ciel
Huy
Coruree
Cameron
Clark
McDermott
Bill
Wetegerber
Bilieas
Revs
Friend
Decker
Kildie Clator
Clator
Gerber
Miles
Patty
Sara
Elliott
Wheeling
Newnan
Tocdoa
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A. F. Casmire
Market Street
Sear Opera Bock
Bomar
Bundey Register ‘Seaway, Neptereee
Iss
Jacob W. Grubb
Deans
Aus Retheen
Dincley
Wren
Telor
Lee
Mr Preiaw
Moyers Vrelentra
Bailaine
Ain
Cotes
Winypa Samiy
Vitor
Cease Bewley
Vlei
Harry Amen
Ftatert
Aman Ting
Thyings
Ache
Mibenr Gyiae
Kehor
Petieniag
Cnal
Edward
Poiladelphia
Shares
Esta
McPerizot
Mmariestoy Creminaie
BPR
Rarmamie
Hreserger
Pietlen
Bir
Desiree
Eivaka
Larkins
Offien No
McLain
Crume Wey
Dot &S
Priday
Gune
Ingiowsre
the Haven
Wight
Fridley
Gatty
Darlington
Kittie
Sven Ube Bens
Bracia Font
Mary
Saul Fewinsky
Altro
Captain Tan
Wrown
Jack Kopi
Brown
Liphd
Prack
Des
Jack Rapid
Brun
Frank
Jack
Dan Vass
Bert
Prask
Pine
Varteme
Sheene
Bert Syre
Mireis
Hve
Abone
Ane Sheevor Myristees
Katie
Lietie
Will Isohnige
John McKune
Pabijlewa
Ulster
Barman
Mals Street
Sant
Thitean
Frenzheim
Mayer’ Secestra
Jrpernt
Fornlesel
Nansie
Bird
Andy Exon
Kramer
Prasmit
Ciaries
Attentioi
Chickering
Baye Rach Bees
Musical Instramente
Tos Saan Ih
Hong Hae
Neraterch
Vegas
Pane
Orrens
Howse
Dew Firm
J. B
Shannalelt
Saal
Zileh's Hall
Windsor Hotel
Cuests
Deleams
Mary BK. Rowles
Fourth Ward
James T. Nelles
Pat
Paaper Shop
Joos
Hes
Zimmerman
Paimling Ulsinese
Petting & Falralare
Rede
Ginelnnett
Misa Mollie Wilmington
Jessie Wirey
Rowe Hill
Jip Anderson
Ladiew
M. Church
Marmonis Cabn
Bie Amano
Alumi
Foster's Cry
Jay
Misses Feithn
Mary Hardswatern
Sarah Jones Mount O'Malley
Sarah Jum
Minnie Lerch
Mra James Lee
Hottie
Olive Cockhart
Belia Bockhart
Agger
Henry, Jr
Henry Blum
Minnen
Janlee
Was
Darley
Geo
Laasure
Herman
Harry Alton
Thos. Mcbelson
W Mason
Elliot
James Dunning
James Farley
Sonia Taub
Louis Gretia
Alexander
Walter 'Ryor
Heo
Evert Hisker
Jefferson Fox
Chas Wrytick
Jow
Allie Houstuts
Evar
Johnson
Copeland
Caroe
J. J. Club
Olivettes
Nner
Jene Lach
Mre
Jad, Harrigan
Mollie Wilmington
Jesse Wiley
Ibn HI
Cho Literary Society
Ken Myatt
Wee Afymth
Seraghort
Chicago
VA Stesbl
Seyler & Bicher
Dave
Ly New Buihing
Enady
Buiandel Baliley
Rove HU
Genvel Hill
le Wurk
Alara
Feloner
Wheeling Tall Grounds
Twaitih Street
Mackie
List Meeps
Macegemant Offine Ko
Twelfth Street
Mish Luella Mortis
New Chimberland
Mane
East
Lucy Fordham
Pallacetpl
Gila
Mex
Charlie Cameron
Chriesvills
Mia Gertrude Seiler
Roynoke County
Grace Orten
Bolly Syrows
James Winthrop
Ashland
Ine Macmercher
Currie Wooster
Tedians Street
Ety Shah
Will Weight
Teck Hamilton
Naw Castro, Pa
Helle
Indy
Philadelphia
Mim Carrie Hyatt
Alliance, Ohio
Bren
William Tolbert
Barnesville
Wats
Talbert
Roderer
Woodefield
Ani
John Friedel & Co
Jolie Friedal & Co
Rec
Ate
Peri
Ws Vriegel & Co
M. Marshall
Granby
Newton
Metain
Dorslaer
Ciscineati Eapostivom
Ma Uote
Exiuraion
Il Ir
McLaine
Norma
Pleasante
McLain Dyuthor
Boel
Masce & Maralin
Bealh Street
Hayia
Batunday
Mginie
T Pielook
Jacob Jiaghe
Heyynehenk Lst
Trent
Pietok
Irises Alisud
Pesimeule
Cemelens Shasley
Mary Rice Thomas
Catharine Bhabley
Meni Seare
Wer
Pares Ho
Yrmeo
Wiraet
Mandar Alazorlork
MA Calvary
Uri Atu
the Avonies
Eltees & Mpaul UK
Opera House
Anf Uy
Matin, Saari, Ta
Thien Amsvan
Audie Oomyr
John ‘J
Frederick Wath
Mirlin
Ircinivs
Anna E. En
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