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Wheeling Sunday Register

Location

Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1894

Page

8

Democrats Draw Large Westwood Hall Crowd in Eighth Ward Meet

A Democratic club meeting at Westwood Hall drew about 250 to 300 voters. M F Dryden spoke on ship of state misrules under Republicans, tariff gains, and wool price projections for 1895. Howard and Benwood primaries noted. local campaigns extend to West Union and Doddridge counties.

Westwood M. F. Dryden Democratic Club Eighth Ward Ieund Cleveland Pearson Wheeling Pottery Dryden National Treasury Harrison Shere Mr. Howard Benwood Board of Education Wao. Brown Casper Kronhardt John Leach C. H. Springer Hirst

Inferno Manages to Level Two Benwood Houses

Early yesterday morning at about a quarter past two a Benwood officer discovered a fire raging at two adjoining Walter Clark properties on the hillside. A large crowd gathered but lacking fire equipment could not save the structures, leaving both homes destroyed with an estimated loss of 1600 to 1700 dollars and 1200 dollars insured. The blaze appears incendiary as the homes were unoccupied.

Benwood Walter Clark

Splendid Racing and Local Notices Highlight Day’s Events

The half mile event offered diamond prizes for first and other placements with nine starters posting a swift 1 12. Goetz and Githens followed Sanger who led to the finish. A two mile class B race saw a 5 15 limit and Sanger again surged from the rear to win as the crowd enjoyed performances with the Opera House band. Local accidents included a plastered rider and a beer wagon incident, plus a resolution of respects for Brother Albert Handle by Kirkwood Council with mourning drapery and widow support.

Sanger Nish Githens Goetz McLure Steubenville Shce Bripccroft Ouro Kirkwood Council A. M. Braternatting Albert Handle Wreneas Brother Handle Heavenly Council Supreme Council Brother Handel Council Wheeling Ge W. Pitsan T. J. Sorark R. B. Mitenent

Martin's Ferry and Twin City in a lively ball game

Between 400 and 500 spectators witnessed a well played third test game as Martin's Ferry and Twin City faced off. Notable moments included a one handed catch by Feeterers in right and a remarkable out by Padden off a sharp throw from third base. Washington league pitcher Mercer struggled, allowing 17 hits in Friday's game, while McCleary and Gehring contributed strong innings for their teams.

Martin’s Ferry Twin City Ebring Gehring Secnd Prince Pudden Mercer McCleary Hech Miller Suaw Wagner Sand Pagden Troy Padden Feeterers Parcel Festerers G. Carey Vickers

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