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Reeb's Mill



REEB'S MILL ground feed for cattle and hogs, was opened in 1920. In the fall it also pressed apples for cider. Long in disrepair, the mill and adjacent house and barn were torn down in 1986 when the Main Bank of Wheeling bought the land.





Clybourn Park




CLYBOURN PARK was north of Wheeling and east of the river, and was reached by Soo Line excursions. It was an amusement park and a popular place for picnics and baseball games. In foreground with a pair of baseball bats is August Pieper.




Musical Score





WHEELING CORNET BAND played for many occasions as varied as Fourth of July celebrations and funerals. This photo is from Jake Ott's music book, with some notes written in hand.












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