Betting on the 1860 election and Jewish Yom Kippur observance
The piece surveys eastern and party betting during the presidential canvass, noting Republican and Democratic bets, public sentiment, and campaign goods in Wheeling. It also reports the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur beginning at sunset, detailing observance times and religious significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae
Biea
Uber
Bilaine
Virginia
Cleveland
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Bio
Indiana
Wilsom
Bng
Ereeven
Bisine
Pittalurg
Dawk Glagstock
Ohio
West Virginia
West Virginia Wall Be Ab van. There Ane Po Dete On Indianaigh Democrata
New
Wade
Watchful Day In Community Court Roster
Fragmented local notices recount burials at Mt Zion cemetery and court actions. Debts and fines move through Clark Hook’s office as a bail set at 850 dollars appears in petit larceny and other cases while a marshall transfers a suspect to court on pension fee charges. Community events include a State Fair board meeting and a Catholic charity gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qmarratvey
Jacob Seaman
Mt. Zion's
Clark Hook
Abner O'Neal Bull
Barecostar
Fifi
Cheb
Hentricks
Swartes Hall
Squirencary
State Fair Association
Coert Howe
Marth Maxum
Tefredbaon Ieee
Canine A. Hecnvttz
Ity
Contne
Squire Henry
Frernoon
Jos
Erskine
Yeerexung
United States Marabal Svaphan
William Higher
Little Ve
Wetzel County
United Steel
Tite
Teansters
Clerk Hook
Mary A. Brazier
Cadephis
Casper Schraupf
M‘mcallmver
Churchill
John Clasor
Thomas Fee
McCorloch Street
Why They Did Not Go and the Moundville Trip
A Wheeling Democratic clubs meeting recounts their plan to attend a mass meeting at Moundville on September 27. They waited in mud and rain for a promised special train that never arrived, leaving many members unable to attend. The group condemns the transportation failure as disgraceful and urges Democratic unity despite the setback. A response card from the P W & K Company apologizes for the missed trip, cites scheduling delays, and notes efforts to fulfill their wish for a pleasant excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moandaville
Wheeling
Jefferson Oily Coors
Robert Simpson
Wright
Wheelii
Mountie
Slinwellan
Ohio River Railroad Weyers
Aid Company
Wheelingr
Moundaville
Bio River RR Co
CS. Willdawe
Antique Copper Jewelry Unearthed In Mead Township Mound
J G Black of Rock Hill in Belmont County opened a mound on Mr Sohn Heath’s lands and found a preserved human remains fragment, a wolf or bear toe necklace, copper buttons, and a pair of copper earrings. The ornate metalwork suggests skilled craftsmanship and possible ties to Mound Builder culture, aiding study of ancient metallurgy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.G. Black
Rock Hill
Belmont County
Sohn Heath
Mead Township
Drake
Corrison
Motala
Island circle of fire rumor sparks assault tale
Sensational Island report centers on Wm Chambers of 118 South Broadway after his house burned. Mollie Thompson, 11, testifies to assault by Chambers. a warrant issues as Norrington family seeks legal action. Fire policy canceled. family tensions and rumor mill run hot amid alleged past abuses and disputed property schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Chambers
South Broadway
Chambers
Wm. Chambers
Fire and Marine Insurance Company
Mollie Thompson
F. Norrington
Lipa
Mollie
Chambers Fox
Norrington
Pollack
Sitor
Mry Norrington
Martin's
Faery
Chin
Chanters
Ste
Beenttieger
Arker Street
Two Butchers Attack Over Horse Seizure in Cape May
A tumult in the Second ward follows a failed seizure of a horse by Henry Otto and Louis Otto. Squire Arkes tendered a debt judgment. constable Laughlin executed, Otto attacked by Henry with a butcher knife. Henry and Louis Otto later restrained. hearing set for next Wednesday. Also mentions local eateries and oysters at CapeWenwick cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nrg
Louis Otto
Squire Arkis
Heny
Cocrrle Laughlin
Otto
Lauchtic
Henry Otto
Henry
Louistte
Squire Arkle
Messrs
Turo
Pinion
Acker
Planters Wife at the Opera House Dominates Local Stage
A vivid review praises Harry Lacy in The Planter's Wife at the Opera House with Edna Carey in strong support. The piece notes strong acting, compelling staging, and a large audience, while previewing upcoming engagements and the Madison Square Theatre company coming October 4th with a grand attractor production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pianta
Ryan
Cincinnati
Wheeling
Tiley
Houck
Howe
Kirelly
Lacy
Endmod Heock
Harry Lacy
Albert Graham
Edna Carey
Opera
London
Madison Square Theatre
Opera House
William Young
New York House
I. M. Pitt
W Stokes
J. G. Saville
E. M. Holland
George Broening
J.T. Mc Sever
Charlotte Till
Mary Hiallagher
Porson and Social News in Pittsburgh and Wheeling
A long list of social notes from Wheeling and nearby areas. Local residents from Pittsburgh, New York, Caldwell, and beyond are noted visiting, hosting, or traveling. Engagements, weddings, arrivals at hotels, guests at homes, and fashion trends such as velvet ribbons and hair styles appear alongside brief updates on trips, guests at the McLure and Stamm houses, and upcoming wedding bells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
C. W. Ebert
Pittsburgh
Howell
Mr. Pred. Sin
Farry Dawson
H. H. Barnum
New York
Mclure
Carter
Fifteenth Street
Alabama
Will Yabu
Ellen Terry
Misa Alblane
Chicago
Friends
Pleasant Valley
Lulu Hyder
Caldwell
Ohio
Island Friends
Henry Keller
New Martinsville
W. E. Eaterhune
Toledo
Will Hearne
Grant House
H. Lamb
West Alexander
Misa Beale Lawrance
North End
Alex, Laughlin, Jr
Wall
Parkersburg
Wm. Phipps
Bellsville
A.C. Dalzell
Wellsbury
W. K. Bachman
Lancaster
St.ames Hotel
Marx Mamie Cymble
Barnesville
Mira Beulah Macey
Ashton
East End
A. H. Mayers
Bothamy
Acm. Cautrry
Mingo
Wheeling
M. K. Lawler
Kanawha County
Mamie Morrow
St. Marys
W. Va
HD Moore
Harmar
Enat Wheeling
Alf Burnett
Charleston
Mia
Richardson
Cincinnati
South Side Friends
Mra Frans
Hichwood
Mel
Joy
South Wheeling
W. H. Hobbs
Cleveland
Jois i
Misa Mattie Howell
Philadelphia
I. F. Phillips
Mannington
Jovn d McKisson
Oil City
John Watson
Annie Muth
Grafton
Mica Hattie Glass
Steubenville
WB. Carey
Salem
Stamm House
Marie Pracht
South Side
Pintaburg
Bessie Crogan
Bellaire
North Market Street
Katie Smith
Volcano
North Wheeling
Daniel Pecklett
Thure
St. Clairville
McCourtney
Porters
Chapline Street
Mina Annie Rlaston
Woodafield
Mise Florencett
North Main Street
Washington, D. C
Robert Gipson
Mies Mollie Barbee
Steudenville
Avna Morrison
Smithield
Souk Wheeling
Feanebelm's
Wong
Social Notes from Wheeling and Nearby Visitors
A flurry of society items from Wheeling and surrounding towns records visits, guests, and brief travels. Names include W. D. Church, W Garrett, Mrs. J. M. Clouston, Miss Emmia Sidney, Mrs. Henry Osterman, Miss Belle Gibson, Mrs. Smiley, and others, with events at the McLure House and local gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Garrett
Steabare
Hi Hank
Wheeling
Parkersburg
Alfred Paull
Charles Menkemiller
Barnesville
Happy Fight Dancing Club
Emmia Sidney
Greenbrier County
Fifteenth
KE. Howard
Murrysville
Harry J. Armond
Zaneaville
East End
J. M. Clouston
Capt. Clemens
Porsburg
L. T., Downey
Pittsburgh
Girtie Wilson
la Grange
Ohio
Nias
Annie
Nettle Bowers
New Martinaville
Bonewood
Fred Fisher
Pittsburg
Henry Osterman
South Wheeling
C. B
Henry Doty
Steubenville
Mia
McKee
Marshall County
McLure
Belle Gibson
Clarington
Mixx Mattie Haulin
Columbus
H.R. Roberts
Uniontown
Sam Miskelly
New Cumberland
G. W. Bidgood
Maxterman
Belle
Smiley
Wilson
Bomar
Went Liberty
W.va
Frienin
F.C. Cotton
Thos. A. Armatrong
Pillsburg
Nadien
Stamm House
Pixon
New Dumstriet
Hugh Crockard
Percy Warner
Doye Ie
Irwin
Richardson
Treet
Gisla
Lizele Riley
Danbar
North Wheeling
Alfred Caldwell
Mina Alice Caldwell
Elm “Rove
J. C. Nicholson
Feronda Thin
Nick
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Mindy Fannel
Bourbe
Bt Street
Aif Alee
L. S. Good & Co
Main St. J
Goo
Julius Jacobs
Henry Jacobs & Co
Main St. P. S
Paco
Mir
H. Fmsheimer
Chase, Mason
Alemand
Morrison
Lauoemet
Market Street
Sunday Register
Local Intelligence
Rite Mike
Siuht
Apos
Talpe
Hook Coats
Rick
Tole
Oivers
Granate
Isle
Fiat
Croegh
Mac
Tishri
Jonah
Brontlinger
Hreotlinger
LA Good 4 CO
Tse
Maia
Jobn Roemer
T Thiri
Cor
Berlin
Democrats
Serriet
Ibland
Auty
Volunters 1
Market Aineot
Social Notes
Paral
Ylrou
Lam
Goehrin Cve Hall
Pelton
Romatra
Gigo Succe R. Ruth
Arbenz
Cocy Dle
South Jacob Street
South Side Singing Society
Rand
Sily
Mayer
Avancanicht Anticht
Nhe Club
Jovi
Kate
Maggie U Malloy
B. Male ‘Yokes
Mamie Horne
Sien Conners
Kate Herre
Kate Hopkins
Mary Ann Messia
Tom Hopkins
Will Candle
Kil Hickey
TH Kinney
P. J. Howlrd Dixon
Phil Dixon
John and
Mika Mike Prancen
Joseph Wietkemyer
Wilhelmine
Lanner
John Hoggante
Porson
Poppins
Edward Cowison
Elizabeth
Jenzie Morton
A Cove
Mim Corrie Hull
Woode
Reine
Mamie
Alice Roy Ell Ear
Mise Addie Custer
Ph Ge Va
Cay
Youmrdey
Mina Bee Hough
Fairmont
G. Gibson
D. J. Jordan
East
Bnd
Annie Marlin
Freepee
W. D. Church
Zanesville, Ohio
K. Howard Holt
Tait
Charlie Blog
Wellsdan
Mrs. Good
Twelfth Street
Fay
Annie Corrill
James Cacy
Coley
Misa Jennie Warnock
Fred Laughlin
Wheel
Parkersbury
Misa Lirsie Hathaway
Ping
Harry Sherrard
Delcatae
A. McGregor
Mayer and Klotz
Almon Sea
Pam
McGregor
McGregor's Hardware
John Hill
Fred
Jack Tobin
Feeley
Tajvolver
Nagle
Tor
McGregors
Gregor’ Store
Wisem &E
John Roemer
Mainstreet
Prescherione
Heoptlinger’s Pharmacy
A. A
Ansoe
Micomer
Miasalpp
Norden
Lnsure
Comptro Line
Rederenonn
Heranth
Ance and Evetember
Sterling
Ham Lacy
Edna Cary
Mr. Lacy
Pany
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