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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1891
Page
5
A fragmented historical item lists a meeting register for WEST VIRGINIA PRINTING CO with various notices. It mentions weekly and daily delivery options, carrier distribution, and a range of editorial tangents including public interest notes, exhibitions, and reflections on social and political topics.
A template of editorial views argues the Immigration Act is flawed and imports a system of stricter checks. It proposes consular permits for all immigrants, forcing accountability to home districts, while noting the political campaign opening in Niles with Mason McKryxer leading the Ohio GOP effort.
A deed filed with Clerk Hook at the Court House transfers all property of the Fraternity of Fresnels to Charles H. Edmunds of Philadelphia for sale to satisfy creditors. Supreme Secretary RB Winfield Lukens and Supreme Treasurer C. Z Dallaer sign, dated July 29, with Albert B. Peterson as witness. Debts and membership remain unclear, but large bank funds are implied to be secured.
Reports from Justice Manton and Justice Davis recount several small cases. Fasner, McLaughlin, Shortsinger, and Nellie Smith appear on varied charges from land theft to assault to fornication and disorderly conduct. Several warrants and fines are noted, with grand jury implications and a circuit court transfer.
The Moundsville Camp Meeting Association drew large crowds at the tabernacle in Wheeling grounds. Rev. D. W. Gordon preached on righteousness and the beatitudes from Matthew six, urging wholehearted pursuit of holiness. Evening services featured Rev. Cushing and a message on working with God, ending with prayers, songs, and a schedule for today.
Daily Chronicle notes Miss Lizzie Hening will spend weeks in Jewry Pa, Miss Mary Newman will visit Moundsville camp grounds, Miss Ida Shafer departs to Philadelphia to see Miss Daisy Lowe, and many others from the South Side and Mannington plan trips and visits. Typhoid illness sidelines Mrs. Bencke and Mrs. Rolfe recovers, while Rev Father Collins and several locals head to Wells and Lewisburg for church duties.
The local market raised wheat from 90c to 95c per bushel in step with Chicago, while flour advanced 25c per barrel to $5 00 wholesale. Police reports note three men quarrelled at Main Street bridge with two, Thomas Brown and Robert Dawson, arrested. Dawson had a cut below the eye. Chapline Hill Knockers beat Jacob Street Stars 3 to 2. AFalse impression concerns iron work delays at the jail building. most material delivered or accessible. Eastern Building and Loan Association formed in Syracuse and Wellsburg with named officers. In Police Court Mary Greer jailed, Matt Daily to Work House. Vinyard fined for fighting. Dillon & Co showcase premium porcelain, glass, and silver wares. a new Crayon Portrait Frame offer opposed. Gun club notices promote Parker and Whitney shotguns and sporting accessories. Local excursion to Moundsville camp grounds on Sunday. Russian refugees in Switzerland discuss participation in future congresses. Julius Baer found dead near Ty morn.
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