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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1897
Page
2
Amid a West Virginia mining dispute, judges push for adherence to decrees after threats and coercive acts. James Woods, James O Connell, and leaders criticize and mobilize labor actions while operators threaten shared burden if the strike succeeds. Camp preparations and anticipated instrument changes signal escalating tension as authorities urge restraint and lawful conduct.
Fragmentary report notes a planned strike in the Helmont Coal District with leaders Devitt Mathewa Elmer Applegarth and Harry Maynard arriving in Cleveland. The group asks citizens to donate funds to aid workers' families and starving children amid the dispute.
The readable fragments mention organizations and temperament but lack clear events or identities. No names, dates, places, or actions are established, making the precise news item uncertain.
Governor Atkinson of West Virginia rejects a reprieve for Velres and Voirea tied to the murder cases of Gibson Cochran and John Cochran. He surveys trial records from Fayette County and concludes Voirea is a participant in both murders, endorsing not commuting the sentence to life imprisonment. He cites public safety and the state's legal process, dated Charleston August 21 1871.
Sardis Ohio August 21 Mrs Philip Cunningham visits her daughter in Moundsville. E O Frey at Wheel and Mra Bob Hall and Mabel return from Clarington. Sheriff Keyser of Woodsfield visits. Miss Adda Knight May Harman Emma Johnston Della Litten Nan le Cree return from Bethesda Thursday. Reka Mollett of Sistersville visiting relatives. Frank Humphrey John Harman Dora Cofield at New Martinsville Sunday. Ay H Lowe at Sistersville on business. Mines Alice Joana Gamble Pratt Garber Florence Poste pater Humber and others traveling on Martin's Perry steamer. High Earth Softer to Tidunihe home Friday. Mrs George White of Bellview visiting relatives. B D Thompson returns from Midife Island Creek. Dr Ferguson in town. At Wheeling parsonage August 15 Fred J Wealp of Pittsburgh and Olive Thompson of Sardis marry in presence of close friends Eugene Thompson Lizzie Skinner. The nine couple leave for Mitsburg at 3:45 train and dine with grad's parents near Alle nbeny Pa. The bride from Sardis is highly respected and well liked by many. Congratulations to the couple as they begin their future together.
Williamstown residents and visitors fill social columns with hotel stays and calls. Names include De Leon Smith, Jobs Davidson and son Howard, Miss Alice McNabb, Mrs J Potters, Mrs W P Beeson, Mina Nottie Kep Jer, Mrs J B Billison, Dess and Seannotte, Mrs G M Berry, Miss Tawra Page, Mrs A W Werninger, Mrs Giles Hammatt, Mr Charles Holce, Mrs M L Murphy, and Dr Gabraith. The coroner’s inquest into John C Borghler’s death finds accidental cause. a lawn fete is planned by the band.
The Ancient Order Knights of the Mystic Chain began in Reading Pennsylvania in 1871 by John C Matthews and others. After a dormant period it revived in 1879 and now claims vigorous activity with many states represented and a renewed life.
In Wheeling two Silver Wave castles discuss four esquire candidates for September. Members urged to attend the last meeting this month and bring forward friends. A lawn fete at Whiteman's grove Saturday September 11 with supper dancing, aided by Daughters of the Mystic Chain Assembly No. 1.
Joseph Jacobs leaves for the East to stock fall and winter goods. Town visitors include Brock Brown from Coshocton and others heading to Cleveland for an excursion. G A R members travel to Buffalo for encampment. trains depart dawn with pickup points at L W station Hanover and Washington Streets. St Marys and St Pauls churches outline upcoming services and activities.
James S. Mitchell and his daughter Lula returned home from a two week visit to Sandusky Norwalk and Cleveland. Miss Emma Henderson departed yesterday morning to attend the Hollow Rock camp meeting.
Bridgeport reports Mrs. R S Strahl to lead a missionary meeting at Long's M E church. Various visits and trips include Duncan family at Bethesda and George Duncan's return from illness. Funeral today for Bush Pryor at Scott's Station with Greenwood Cemetery interment. G A R encampment attendees head to Buffalo. Several locals travel to Niagara Falls Buffalo Cleveland Toronto and Cleveland. A wagon accident in Kirkwood injured only minor scrapes to children.
A report notes engineers and firemen from the north end of the C. G. W. road went yesterday to Wheeling park during a visit with friends at Flushing.
Slagle and Company, brokers at 130 Market Street Wheeling West Virginia, offer grain provisions stocks and cotton trading insights via private wires to the Chicago Board of Trade and the New York Stock Exchange. Long distance telephone 275.
A summer sale highlights house cleaning items from House & Herrmann featuring discounts on cleaning supplies and related tools. Local shoppers are invited to browse deals and savings during the event.
A fragment notes that even small flaws in table service are noticeable and invites visitors to expect the best. It mentions dainty dishes affordable today and references John Friedel & Co on Street. A garbled line about capers and juggling ends the snippet.
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