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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1895
Page
8
The summary reports a city gathering on health committee work and tax collections. Officials discuss river access, police staffing, and patrol hours. Fire safety, gas billing reminders, and a theater notice for Trilby at the Opera House are included, with remarks on city services and staffing.
The Wheeling trade papers report a proposed prices exchange among local dealers aiming to regulate retail prices. Key operators such as Jacknm & Company and Karley & Son show intent to join, with McGinley elected president and Willis secretary. A meeting is planned to admit six new members and to draft a preorganization charter.
A morning blaze at a tin Catholic Church on Tenth Street in Moundsville caused about 31,500 in damage fully covered by insurance. Firefighters arrived quickly, keeping the flames under control. Origin unknown, with services the night before suspected but not confirmed. A nearby track structure and a teet broke during the response. The incident prompted praise for the fire department and local residents.
Police court had one case last night with two fined and two jailed. Events include Oyster supper funds, Singing and German societies entertaining, a masquerade ball for uniforms, and a general lively street scene. The Island Ferry resumed trips, stock subscriptions continued, and Martha Millen died in Claysville. Will S Richardson poems to be published in book form around mid month.
A fragmented note mentions Wen sy and Solid Gots with a claim that only one path or option will proceed. The text is unclear about persons or organizations, but hints at a limited route or choice. No definite date location or outcome can be established from the fragment.
A colored man, unnamed by police, was brought from Bridgeport to this city in a wound condition after an attempted ride down from Pittsburg via the C P and others. He was bandaged by railroad workers and later sent to Gratton, his home, at 12:25 this morning.
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