State raid court cases and police activity reported
In Circuit and Police Court actions Judge Jordan cleared a wave of cases from the State raids. Propriety fines and costs were imposed on offenders including a Main Street housekeeper, and several defendants faced jail or bail adjustments. A field of petty and grand larceny cases concluded with sentences and bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Main Street
Sixteenth
Kittle Lee
John McAllister
Wm. McWilliams
Aug. McWilliams
Excursion to Chicago by Pennsylvania Lines advertised
A promotional notice offers a round trip Wheeling to Chicago via Pennsylvania Lines on September 25, with a 20 a m departure. Tickets valid ten days from sale. inquiries to J G Tomlinson, ticket agent. An ophthalmology ad mentions Prof Sheff at 1110 Main Street, with details in paragraph seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wheeling
Pensylvania Lines
J. G. Tomlinson
Sheff
Main Street
Sth
Para
Fakir Swindled by Sharp Countrymen at Fair Show
A crowd at the fair watched a shell game peddler lure bets with three shells and a black ball. Two countrymen, Lige and an accomplice, swapped a counterfeit $50 note for bets, then fled as the fakir realized he’d been tricked. The man later learned the pair were sharper, leaving him to ponder his misfortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell
Jacobs
Apper
Lie
Bud
Lige
Bad
Sah Fakir
Hoe
Select Castle to Hold Fifth Annual Session in Wheeling
The Ancient Order Knights of the Mystic Chain will hold its fifth annual session at Wheeling's Odd Fellows Hall starting Tuesday September 26 at 10 am. A grand street parade features various allied groups and guests from Pittsburg York and Piedmont. The event includes drills races and a banquet with entertainment planned for September 28 at Odd Fellows Hall. A separate note highlights Pan-Handle Steam Dyeing and Dry Cleaning Works expanding with new machinery after inspecting eastern plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Castle
Ancient Order Knights of the Mystic Chain
West Virginia
Wheeling
Odd , Fellows’ Hall
B. F. Caldwell
Order
Ladies’ Assembly
Ruth
Naomi
Sheridan
Pittsburg
York
Jobnatown
Marion
Piedmont
Jacob
Eoff
Chapline
Market
Chaplin
Elm Grove Motor Depot
Wheeling Park
Mayer
John Heilmeier
Pao-Handle
Market Street
Wheeling firm expands to new Main street building
The George W. Johnsons Sons business, long a Wheeling staple, unveils a new two story brick structure on Main Street. The remodelling doubles space to over 14 000 square feet and positions the firm as a leading wholesale and retail dealer in harnesses furniture and bridle goods. The Johnsons nation upholds a long local heritage and will manage manufacturing and retail operations across a expanded facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fies. W
Johpson
Lons
George W. Johnson
Johnson
Wheeling
Cincinnati
Meadville
Pittsburg
Johovoo
William C
George
Atora
Julgarae
Sona
Grm
Waxclusive
Elvbratd ‘Triangle
Queen City Weyeles
Aod
Weg Prudent Management
Pennsylvania
Unie
Chief of Capital Police from Wheeling Appointed
A Wheeling man, A. P. Garden, has been appointed Chief of Police of the United States by the sergeant at arms. The position leads the Capital Police, a forty-man force, and Garden has begun duties as chief. The notice lauds his qualifications and calls the appointment a trusted choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. P. Garden
Senate
United States
Garden
Capital
Capt
World’s Fair Excursion From Wheeling to Chicago and Pittsburg
Excursions offer round trips to Chicago from Wheeling on September 28 at 6:30 a m with return validity ten days from sale. tickets via Pennsylvania Lines through J G Tomlinson. Pittsburgh Expo trips also run on Sept 21 and 28 with round trip from Wheeling at 2 00 including one expo admission. return in five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Exposition
B. & C. Compan
Wheeling
Pittsburg
Chicago Excursion Tickets From B and O and Others
Excursion ticket sales announced for Chicago and Pittsburgh Exposition. B&O and C L W R R sell round trip fares with return limits from September 26 to October 6 or 21, valid on day coaches. Tickets good for ten days from sale, with specifics given by agents J E Terry and J T Lane. Also ad for daily delivery of local and telegraphic papers at 18 per week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wheeling
J.T. Lane
T. P
the C
J. E. Terry
GFL & P. A
Pittsburg Exposition
Pittsburg
V Railroad
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H. Emsh
Ction Sal
Amerkeng Manufacturing Company
New York City
Amerkeng
Lancaster
Circuit Court
Cirrcuit Court
Paull
Bank of Wheeling
Raymond Bauer
Chas. H. Wise
Manufacturers Insurance Company
George R. Tingle
Campbell
Christian Shafer
Mary Landmyer
Platotif
Scott McGraw
Jasper Beall
Bowers
A. D. Garde
Hart Bowers
Moundville
Entabdloe
Henry Kern
Chapline Street
Zimmy" Kurt
Bultino Zimmerman
Ciy
Balware
Zimmerman
Baltimore
Zimmy
Philip S. Fletcher
Elmwood City
Mt. Calvary
East Wheelleg
Mary J. Ramp
Henry Ramp
Tare
Indie
H. Emsheimer
Eleventh Street
Sheeling Register
Geo. J. Caddle
C. Sehmpt
Tou Para
Drusmet
Dunseanli
Amoven
Ives Rhodes & Phabeoe Nutte Skake
D. Crantag A
Gan
M. Suu
Ing Ciftem Wheat & Staneber
Neil Urpiee
Ark
Hoge & Wi Anenne
Lness
Jane Alasemaer
Tees
Fenelon
Pwelrrit Pier Jim Dicy Gnote
H. Bravhelmer
Ao Hadteturutelinge—Whiting Tasealtpent Cumpany
Gomevets Bey
Rolf
Steff Brae
Majo Street
Briken
M. J. Kiontes
Sos
England
Ramwle’s
Bivenen
Shel
Susck & O
Wirons
Bellaire
Barus
Eprron
Elique
The
Artilleial Limb Company
J. W. Thompson
Capital Police
Stef Bros
Aare
J. V. Louis
People’s Bank
Lee
Dreox
Smith
McLaughlin & Co
Pennsylvania Lines
D. Af. Rose
Hood
D. MM Rose
Denison, Sons
T the New Gallery
Lamb &105 Main Street
St Lamb
England's
Maln Street
Ia Oy L&w
J. BE. Terry, G. F
P. A
New Gallery
John Friedel & Co
Kane & CO
G. H. Mama Dus de
P. Welty & CO
D. C. Kurner
Ceater
W. V. Viead
Atpred Dimmack
W.vamariteada
Lexander Potter
A.M. Hon OB
A. M. Cantee
Broadway
Dew
Aitics
Miervey Aureve
Martin's Ferry
Telapaoua
G. Mendel & Co
Rey
Wheeling Instalment Company
Instalment CO
Frank E. Foster
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