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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1895
Page
11
A garbled 1920s clipping recounts numerous Wheeling region social events. It lists weddings, dances, outings, charitable and church gatherings, and personal notices across Martin's Ferry Bridgeport Bellaire and Wheeling with names like Miss Georgiana Watson and Mrs. Walther. The text references new marriages, anniversaries, garden parties, and community entertainments, but many names and specifics are obscured.
A scan of society notes records Miss Anna Milter hosting a market street gathering with dancing and midnight supper for about thirty couples, plus a string of parties hosted by Miss Carrie Reed and Miss Anna Elder. The items list attendees, musicians, travels, and upcoming visits, reflecting a bustling social season across neighborhoods.
Lustiness Manager Barrows arranged two games this week with the Castles for Monday and Tapaday afternoons. New Castles, strongest in the Iran and Ol League, will likely start Staley on the mound. Brodie Ireland and Somers were released after yesterday’s game. Shaw and Violet from Twin Cities signed. Shaw to play third and Violet to pitch. Barrows disputed rumors of admission-money for ladies and league withdrawals, stating they always pay more than guarantees and club managers often cover deficits.
August 24 reports Iron and Oil league dissolution after Oil City and Celeron clubs quit. Rain prevented today’s game and officials planned receipts division for ladies’ admission. Dennison or Twin City club had disbanded recently, Oil City cited low guaranteed pay as reason. Oil City players released.
In Boston on August 24 the Pirates defeated the home team 8 to 3 after Foreman’s early wildness and subsequent walks in the seventh inning paved the way for Boston’s downfall. Storied fielding by Boston and a late rally sealed the score as Stenzel homered and pitchers battled through the day.
Tonight the Independents board hopes to schedule games with Franklin and others while Cel ron Will may operate as a separate club. Parkersburg report notes a 6 to 6 tie with the P A 3 and Mary's ball teams halted by rain after six innings at K of P park. Titusville postpones a game with Warren due to rain amid amateur notes on local school games.
A fragmented report from a local club outlining performances and personnel, noting the Twins led the opening, salaries discussed, and plans for further games. Mentions Fra nklin and Somers, pitchers, and potential signings. Highlights include a two week period with twelve games played, club morale, and a list of upcoming music and civic events.
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