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December 14, 1872
The Wheeling Daily Register
Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
At the ball given by the Wheeling Blues at Turner Hall, lady friends presented a beautiful silk flag and guidons to the company. Mr. Clarkson delivered the presentation speech, and Captain R. H. Cochran accepted on behalf of the company. The event was well-attended and profitable for the group.
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Flag Presentation.—At the ball given by the Wheeling Blues at Turner Hall, last night, a very beautiful silk flag and a pair of guidons were presented to the company by the lady friends. The presentation speech was made by Mr. Clarkson, of the Register, for the lady donors. The flag was received by Captain R. H. Cochran, for the company, in one of his usual happy speeches. The ball was a fine affair and was largely attended. We are glad to know that the boys made a very handsome thing out of their ball.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Flag Presentation
Military Ball
Wheeling Blues
Silk Flag
Guidons
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Clarkson
Captain R. H. Cochran
Wheeling Blues
Lady Friends
Where did it happen?
Turner Hall, Wheeling
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Clarkson
Captain R. H. Cochran
Wheeling Blues
Lady Friends
Location
Turner Hall, Wheeling
Event Date
Last Night
Story Details
Lady friends presented a silk flag and guidons to the Wheeling Blues at their ball; speeches by Mr. Clarkson and Captain Cochran; event successful and profitable.