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West Side News, September 21, 1889, Orville Wright, Edwin Sines
West Side News, September 21, 1889, Orville Wright, Edwin Sines
West Side News
West Side News was a weekly newspaper published by the Wright Brothers. This paper, published in March 1889 through May of 1890, featured news from the west side of Dayton. The front page features an anecdote about offending a tavern owner, a reprint of an article about transferring skin diseases via hotel soaps, and a discovery of a ancient village in Egypt. There is a short article titled In Memoriam published on behalf of the Women's Missionary Society of Summit Street United Brethren Church remembering Susan Wright. Also included in this issue are national news, local news, humorous stories, and …
West Side News, July 3, 1889, Wilbur Wright, Orville Wright
West Side News, July 3, 1889, Wilbur Wright, Orville Wright
West Side News
West Side News was a weekly newspaper published by the Wright Brothers. This paper, published in March 1889 through May of 1890, featured news from the west side of Dayton. The front page of this issue features several humorous anecdotes including a story about Highland chiefs, native Arabic children diving for pennies, and more. Of note, the second page features an obituary of Mrs. Susan Catharine Wright, née Koerner, wife of Bishop Milton Wright, and mother to the Wright Brothers. All siblings attended with the exception of Lorin who could not be reached in time for the burial. Also included …