West Virginia Debates State Policy and Constitutional Questions
The Wheeling Register excerpt critiques West Virginia governance under Democratic rule, condemning the old feudal system and praising the new statehood. It highlights opposition to debt and a proposed constitutional amendment, arguing for a single election in November and warning of Pandora’s box if adopted. The piece cites key figures and cites public sentiment across Kanawha and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reinia
West Virginia
Fife
Leadinge Chissey
Register
John Bransons
Jonathan M. Bennetts
Samuel Woods
Inia
Teginia
Domoc
Wineson
Tig
Binth At
Wheeling Register
Charleston
Kanawha
Mayre
Tyner
Truslows
John 8. Swayn
Cleveland
Maxwell
Blaine
Political Debate and Campaign Rhetoric in 1884 West Virginia
Commentary on Republican and Democratic campaigns in West Virginia with references to Wilson and Maxwell, party dynamics, voter sentiment, and anticipated elections across six states including Arkansas Vermont Maine Georgia Ohio and West Virginia. Mentions candidate renominations and public notices within the party struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Wilson
Maxwell
Avill
Arkansas
Vermont
Maine
Georgia
Ohio
Virginia
Campaign talk and party shifts in 1877 era notes
A scrambled column of political chatter and social observations. It mentions candidates like Gem Goff, local conventions, and shifting newspaper support from Cleveland to the Republicans. It notes Vermont election results, legislative revenue concerns, and a dig at Wilson for Confederate ties. The piece includes rural life vignettes and wartime retrospectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottaville
Knotteville
Gem Goff
Cleveland
Flowington
Antehie Ganelta
PeruNA testimonial highlights dramatic diabetes relief claims
Mrs Huldah Riple of Smethport Pa writes that after years of pain swelling and frequent urination from diabetes she improved within weeks on Pravia PeruNA prescribed by Dr Hartman. She praises its effects and urges others to try the remedy, noting swift recovery and regaining full mobility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanne
Bartholomew
Thigait
Newe
Orleans
Wyongtel
Hehumph Lind
Peruna
Smethport
McKean County
da. S
Hartman, & Co
Columbus
King s New Discovery touted for Consumption and cough
A partial notice advertises A Grant Deng Store offering a free trial bottle of King s New Discovery for consumption, coughs, and colds. It markets large bottles at $1.00 and claims lasting health restoration, naming Bromelhiai and references to other medicines and publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ds King
A. Grant Deng Store
Huron
King’s
Bromelhiai Titho
X. Grant
Wanted Representatives 20000 Copies Sold in Three Days
Publishers sell the hives of the Presidential candidates in two routes at four dollars total. Dr Weaver's latest routary catalogues portraits and life records of all 21 Presidents, with a high quality engraving. Free plate to each patron. Only relative persons employed. Send stamp for rent. Potts & Leech Co. 94 A Broad St Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
Hale
Svery
Rent Potts & Leech Pls. CO
Broad St
Columbus
Ohio
End to Bone Scraping Award Reported
Harriss TH resident Shepherd credits Weckeitters for leg healing after eight years with a bone scraping problem. He claims three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured his condition, despite doctors saying amputation was needed. Sold by J A Grants Durk-Ton products at five cents per bottle and twenty-five cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherd
Harriss
Durk- Ton
J. A
Pure Skin Salve Offered for All Skin Ailments
An advertisement touts Thy Heat Salve for cuts, sores, chaps, and all skin eruptions. It promises complete healing or money back, with a price of 8 cents per box and sale by J AV Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. AV Grant
Deceased Estate Matters Involving McGeaw and Trustees
Proceedings listed by McGeaw asignee of Yi Gadoel and others in the circuit court note the presence of trustees and heirs in a matter dated October 13, 1884, from Grafton Connecticut. The record cites a formal court action for the deceased and related parties and references a need for further proceedings on a specified date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. McGeaw
Gadoel
Piintia
Artis
Attmian
Thomas Ke
Davin
Anaanid Jon
Fevans
Orne Istl Hlizaan Huden Geys
Hinann
Grafton
Tush
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Grafton Eagle
Sirginio
Mem At
Strela James G. Ubals
Vicket
Hoversot
Edwin “Maxwell
Watiison County
Auprrot
I. Burtl
Yon Rronsny Hon. Jony A
Arehat Cori
Fics
Brown
Joan Cooper
wIsenied
Nous
Iegister
People's Party
Prat
Democratic Party
Shey
Tungo Magowell
Seratort
Noftacer
Moffat
Nlkner
Govia Emnor
Ajdt
Uiele
Democratic -Bhrte
Jackson
Steve Elkins
Martinsburg
Sud
Golf
Congress
Ikanawha
James Ferguson
House of Delegates
Ferguson
Iman
Iade Maxwell
Braxton Central
Bro. Bright
Tpponiei
Bsa
West Grafton
Ernie
Faesday
Tur
E. Willis Wilson
Staneas
Democratic
Confederacy
New England
Hinton
Putnam
Hn~quirer
Winifrede Coal Company
Logan
Tnus
Goto
Latrobe Street
Jiu Town
AS McNitare
Agréanlinrat
Inguin
Agriculuary
Parrish
Ima
Uickeien
Glen Cane
Wrehy
Gearon
Heuttich
Hania
Unite Testor Connig
Thg
Frente Courtof Taylor-roundy
Nfo
W. Va. Exposition
Wheeling, W. VA
Gevin S
Ennis
Pat
P.j.rowan
Owen Franks
Owen
Reich
Joseph Maram
Sid Comny
Lerr
Miles A. Himan
Daylor
X. Wiman
Joseph Meevin
Pitas
Ematon Mors
Intest
ITE
Uli SF Comptor
Postoice
Bea
Jas, A. Grant
Mars
James A. Grant
McCormicn’s
W. Val
Taylor County Marble Works
T.B. Blue
Main Street
Iletnn
Neg
Alex. Leeds
McCormick Block
John A. McCabe
Commer- Imercial Hotel
Gratton W. Va
SUN
Nassau Street
New York
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!