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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1895
Page
8
A fragmentary plea echoes a demand for the sought Nosey Dress Fabrics, urging immediate possession and hinting at prior discussion or rumors about the items. The terse query reflects urgency and potential scarcity in the purchase context.
Fragmented text shows scattered items about train tickets, city hall, river, and notices. Mentions Washington to Baltimore passage, Wheeling, Pullman sleeper, and opening times, with garbled dates and locations. Likely a mishmash of ads, notices, and travel notes from a late 19th or early 20th century paper.
Reports from the city note delays in the Suburban Light Company power house project as bricklayers demand paid fares to work the Wy and WG railroad. Contractor Randolph Butts accepts the low bid but cannot cover transit costs, prompting union meetings and potential compromise. Additional contracts awarded include McDonald Bros for a new island residence, Vogler brickwork on South Main, and extensive retail and office renovations along Market Street. Labor tensions and multiple building plans fill the week’s activity with citywide impact.
The Scottish marine painter Ambrose MacNeil creates a sunset view off North Scotland coast now on view at Kirk's art store 1005 Main Street. The painting draws crowds, is richly colored, and praised for masterful sunlight and sea effects. It remains on display with free admission and curtained gallery space for enhanced viewing.
Local Freight Agents Association met at the B and O freight depot in regular session discussing storage charges for goods left at depots. The plan aims to protect local merchants from rent and tax avoidance. Rumors say a conductor may be promoted to trainmaster, with Capt H Wickham named as likely appointee. The B&O reports the Ohio River line now double tracked from Ashland Kentucky to Kenova West Virginia with trains running on the new track. a special with prominent railroad men led the first run.
The C and C railway under current management shows rapid improvements in rolling stock and track, aiming to double track from Cincinnati to the east. A proposed branch up Guyandotte Valley is discussed with an engineer’s estimate of 1 700 000 outside right of way costs. Officials consider bridging the river if the project proceeds.
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