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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1891
Page
4
The period of dullness in the textile trials continues as mills resume after vacations. Wages and working conditions are under negotiation with A F G W U and management seeking to prevent a lockout while preparing for a busy autumn with fruit jar demand and rising production at several plants.
The Wheeling Commandery No 4 held a large regu lar meeting with members from Cyrene No 7 and out-of-town visitors. Eminent Commander Yorn led the work with Grand Commander Morris and Robert Fullerton, resulting in Valient Knights of the Temple and Malta, followed by a banquet at Hotel Vsa Kuren.
Alpha Lodge Knights of Honor reports a robust membership push with plans to boost by at least one fifth over six months and to establish new castles across the state. Crescent, Garfield, and Central No. 1 lodges are active with floor work praised while Wheeling City No. 2 leads a strong effort. Next Wednesday Wildey Lodge Daughters of Rebecca hosts a regular session with De Bree conferred and multiple candidates expected.
A Friday afternoon and evening gathering at Beese Glenn View celebrated Miss Iva Westlake’s tenth anniversary with games music and refreshments. Attendees included Leslie Speu Jessie Des vault Neva Devault Bertha Hel Helly Peat Bibel Bite Eula Alsrad Gora West ae Harold sateva vite Prefais Rice and others. The event featured music by Melvin Westlake and guests departed after an enjoyable evening. Local updates note curb work on Fourth Street and a Myrtle Fishing Club dance at their camp, plus badges not returned to Local Union No. Parade plans and train tickets to Detroit also mentioned.
The Toronto populace is warming to growth as water works near completion and city merchants plan ahead for spring and summer trade. Editor Stokes notes a return from St Paul duties while Seattle visitor Colonel Morrow travels with farmers. steamboats and rail cars deliver goods to Toronto merchants, signaling a bustling season ahead.
In a season packed with drama, Hal Pointer dominates the grand circuit, delivering elite three mile pace feats at Cleveland and Terre Haute. The gelding overhauls rivals amid a volatile circuit, while Tim Keefe weighs Baltimore offers as teams clash over management and league strategy unfolds.
A fragmented local column mentions people visiting Noble county, upcoming events at St Clair Grove, and races at the grounds. References include Prof Walter, Col Clem Steele, J C K and B Hodge with notes on precinct division and a Bank of Walons president praising Bitters. The text also notes an exes production figure and a testimonial from Smith P. Hunt in Iowa.
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