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Wheeling Sunday Register in Wheeling, West Virginia

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Wheeling Sunday Register

Location

Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1893

Page

3

Church Fair Aims at Harmony and Charity in Plymouth

A Plymouth Church fair narrative urges unity and service, recounting lessons from past fairs. It stresses orderly fundraising, courteous conduct with merchants, avoidance of gambling and lotteries, and keeping the church family spirit intact while aiding church and charity projects.

Groyrokied Orzanice Plymouth Plymouth Church Society of Officers Rieken Ghad Ace Baron Turgot Madrid Isabella II New York World

1893 Arctic whaling boom tops all records

The 1893 Arctic whaling season set unprecedented high marks with hundreds of whales harvested. Ships like steam whalers arrived bursting with bone and oil while the fleet faced low prices for bone but high output overall. Ambergris trades, perilous ice, and brutal labor on whaling ships define a hazardous yet lucrative industry.

Jonah North Pacific Arctic United States New Bedford San Francisco Barnalo Herbert Aldrich Oceas Apalates Mat

Ice Yachting Thrills and Legendary Yachts of the North

A feature on ice yachting, its speed, key yachts like Robert Scott and Icicle, and the vibrant scene on Hudson and Champlain rivers. It covers pennants, records, rig types, and daredevil stories from Red Bank and Poughkeepsie connections, with historical notes and notable figures in the sport.

Hudson Hudson River Poughkeepsie Red Bank N.J Lake Champlain North Shrewsbury Phantom Ica Yacht Club Haze Avalanche Northern Light Jack Frost Icicle Scott James B. Weaver Gres Park Boojatwin France Hudson River Yachtemes Hudson's

Chess Queen Triumphs and Notable Matches Highlight Briefs

The report covers Chew Chamuploa Showalter, a 22-year-old Kentucky chess player, who has defeated Emanuel Lasker in several games and even beaten C. O. Jackson. It notes her husband Jackson W. Showalter and remarks on her skill and odds play. Additional items discuss horse pacing records, speed traits, and various sports updates from Princeton football to cross country and wrestling figures, referencing Mascot and other horses, plus generic notes on athletic developments and gate receipts.

Nancy Hanks Wi Massachusetts Arrow Bonnie Wilmore Ale Aod Jedifer Torre Haute Sedalla Nashyl Independence Narhvllin Heston Chicago New Alhar Chew Chamuploa Showalters Jackson W. Showalter America Chessisnat Winny Woindn England Germany Emanuel Lasker William Steinite Sense Vith Lasmey Qaliaaaly Mrayaletor Lipschuts Cremton Hhowalter Sha Bee C. O. Jackson Clauspion Lonsdale Myers Gutneberg Loordale Trenchard Princeton Claveland Wil F. Clark Dor Mass New York George E. Eckhardt Olyaips« Club San Francisco Pacific Coast W. Andrews Klogs

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