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West Side News, November 9, 1889, Orville Wright, Edwin Sines
West Side News, November 9, 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 of this issue features a reprint of an editorial on waking up early, an anecdote about a clergyman killing a fly, and more. On the second page there is a small article about litigation against the United Brethren Church, and a small note about the Davis Sewing Machine Company moving to Dayton. On the third page there is a reprint of an article from Munford's Magazine about …
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 …