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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1896
Page
9
A dense, motion filled column reports social events, politics, and community notices across nearby towns. It highlights candidates and party activity in Kingwood, Wheeling, and Terra Alta, plus church gatherings, weddings, and family milestones.
A local event at the English MB church featured a program described as a pleasant evening. The event included performances and was appreciated by attendees, with O.A.M. providing the entertainments on Wednesday evenings.
An OCR filled with garbled names and events reports residents in New Martinsville and nearby areas. It notes travel, social visits, church activities, court and temperance matters, plus upcoming services and local business traces across Wheeling and surrounding towns.
Local notices report deaths of Elizabeth Fot elicr of Uns Fowler aged 70, funeral plans for Mrs Brice Denmark of Dewar 31, and interments for Michael Broderick of Lotletoping. Updates include residents traveling to New Orleans and Baltimore, church events, and minor injuries from accidents.
Portl and Station reports a stream of visitors and residents from nearby towns and counties. Names include John Cothran, Mrs Harry Galliraliti, Blanche Adn, Miss Della Brownsles, Mrs Stand Senderson, W. Seamatiorn, and O W Lee. Mentions of health concerns and travel plans appear among transient residents and local families.
Clarington Ohio April 4 reports Elimer lwew of Sapois died in a business trip to Wipeliog Hidwich. Mabel and Aminds Sturgeon of Whnawing attended as friends. Miss Hesale Sims went to Wheeling Wednesday. Goarre Traver of Beller reported guest of Thomas Haywards last week. Ladies Aid Society ME Church plans a bazaar this Barasdar evening. Michael Mehl, planing mill foreman, injured hand. amputation of index finger required. Dr Habermeht expects possible thumb reunion.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for consumption, claiming it heals many cases even when advanced. Testimonials from J E Down of Spring Holey and others praise gradual recovery, blood improvement, and weight gain, while noting not all cases are cured.
Washington Pa April 4 local news notes report visits by Prof Simonton and Mrs Simonton to Patti more Md and Mrs A M Brown visiting Weedsport N Y. George Johnston returned from Monongahela where he held an inquest into Wm Keeling accidental death. Jacob Beck secures contract for two story brick building at Main and Maiden. Mary Kelly improving after spine congestion. Dory Limburg to replace John Hare in Scranton tobacco firm. Casntier and Paterson wed at Nanth College street. Suana family moves from Waynesburg. W F Seanor back on duty. Harrison Bonsington jailed after hospital stay. Two young alligators exhibited at South Main Street rag store draw interest.
Grafton, W Va reports T E Davis visiting Wheeling. several local residents like Milas Netti Hagshaw and Lizzie McCue travel to Pittsburg and Pinshung. Hamilton Largent wedding planned for the 9th. Will Bonderson and wife visit relatives, Fred Gould bought Cincinnati machinery, and the Grafton lodge of Hiks held a banquet naming new officers.
Cameron notes list Mr Seat Cymivherson moving into a new residence in McConaugh ey, H B Woodruff selling a residence, Chas Carpenter II taking a bookkeeper post at Wilsons, W H Loper resigning to join Peoples Bank, John Riley visiting from McMechen, McDonald Walton hiring R A McConaugh ey clerk, Herman McDonald taking a vacation, Barnet No 1 work progressing slowly, gas shows at Kin cald well, Lot Tatten’s remains moved from Huntington for burial, and D W Stewart visiting after the Cameron fire.
In Burlington Ton Postoffice Ohio April 4 W Shreve of Martins Ferry inspected the homestead of Mr Prook Milligan including residence and lots with appraisal by John Keh rer Robert Hall and J J Smith. J W Collins traveled to Pittsburgh on business. J F P Smith of Bridgeport visited his brother T J Smith. Mrs Wm Clark of Burlington visited friends at Bloomingdale Jefferson County. Mrs J J Smith shopped in Wheeling last Monday. Kuckack of Patton's Run accepted a petition with L L Scheelite at Martins Ferry. Frank Patton, a bachelor about 70, will marry soon a Virginia lady.
A stream of visitors and events fills Benwood and nearby towns. John Greer of Washington and S B Norton of Clarksburg visit for legal business and friends, while Misa Mollie Bailey of Ambler Ohio tours the area. Society folks plan Bellaire party, Easter dances, and a Masked Ball at Drovers Club. Church services and Easter programs are listed, with local teachers attending a union meeting and W C T U activities. Residents from Wheeling, Parkersburg, Sistersville, and Cleveland are seen visiting or staying with friends, with many mentions of Water Street and local venues.
Steubenville and nearby residents report travel from Tennessee and Plorila news. Social events include Miss Lote Cowen hosting friends for a progressive witche. Miss Angie Myers birthday party with dancing. Junior Endeavorers program of recitations and singing. Mrs. Bia Vink visiting then returning home. surprise party for Miss Margaret Bucey’s seventy second birthday. Miss Stolk O'Brien hosting twelve couples for a leap year party. Woman's Club meeting with papers on Woman's Suffrage and charitable homes. Mrs. Emma Rockwell visit from Frankfort Springs honored by T A Hammond. Charles Sharp and Miss Fanny Little wed at Wellsburg. Up to Date Club hosted by Florence Chandler.
The Lodge of Perfection at McRaniel held its monthly meeting with candidates in degrees from the fourth to the fourteenth and a lively afterglow. Wheeling Lodge met for a brief business session on Maundy Thursday, Charity Chapter Rose Crate joined in, and a large banquet followed hosted by Sir John C. Ziewenfelder with ample substantial fare and toasts.
A Chicago Masonic gathering features speeches by prominent leaders of the Scottish and York Rites, praising sentiment and welfare progress in West Virginia. The event includes a thirty third degree charm presentation, a formal banquet, and remarks from Grand Secretary T. M. Marralrey with messages from visiting Sir Knights. A large attendance and planned future meetings across lodges are noted, with fundraising and charity actions highlighted.
A fragmented item records an opinion dispute involving Tay at Stifel and Co. with a mention of a nurse and a contrasting view from others. The text hints at assessments and deflections among commentators, suggesting a behind the scenes debate on likelihoods and outcomes.
A garbled OCR style record shows chaotic trading terms and bank names across U S exchanges with scattered references to Amodion Angrican Raat and several rail and streetcar lines. The piece mentions New York and Chicago areas along with Delaware and Lackawanna lines and vague references to energy and candy firms amid widespread market confusion.
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