Fragmented 19th Century notices and school reforms
The page compiles odd job ads and notices from an era newspaper, listing appointments such as officers and lecturers, a range of shop sections, sales, and a dense column on education reform. It notes the West Virginia Seme Seminary reorganization and Peabody Institute graduates, with references to local and state schooling and certification changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Partershare Teatertay
Buckhsuwom
Peabody Inottine
Boone
Mwn
Nolhonda
Linater
Teichers
Holt
West Virginia
Fragile Scrolls of The Theeling Register Amid Industrial Turmoil
A transcriptioned fragment details The Theeling Register under CUAMAS M TANEN management, referencing Haywards and local firms, with mentions of Central Glas Workn, the Unived Same Clint Campane, and labor shifts. The text sketches a period of industrial activity, courtships, and planned renewals, noting workers, wages, and community concerns.
Untitled Historical Urgency Amid Congress Hearing
Fragmented OCR text references a tense congressional proceeding with mentions of figures like Captain and Queen, signaling a disrupted discussion on stopping a flow of proceedings and potential market or interest concerns. Names and places are garbled but imply a political or legal notice context.
Local residents noted in a cluttered Wheeling area roundup
A garbled report lists residents and visitors in Wheeling area and surrounding towns. Names such as Maude McXinler Mendel Taylor and Charles Dart appear with family and social notes. The misspelled lines mention civic events, parties, and visits across several locales, including Camprott and Chirag, with scattered references to local institutions and holidays.
New Cumberland Church Holds Annual Meeting and Christmas Events
December gathering across Sumter county schools culminates at Divernon Presbyterian Church with attendance waning and no Christmas service at most churches except M B E entertainment. Evening program includes family trees and a ladies aid event at Stifel and Cus as croth groups host activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Cumberland
W. VI
Tore
Imure Iseiler Peturne
M. BE
Murder Verdict in Steubenville Reaches First Degree
Special to the Register Steubenville December 28 The jury found John Rose colored guilty of murder in the first degree in the case of Clara Seiser after being out forty years. A new trial motion will be made. Jurors split on second degree verdict before final decision. The county has seen three prior first degree murder convictions in its history. The case drew strong scenes in the jury room and meets with general approval. Other items note gold reserve tests, quarantines on rail travel, local fines, and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rose
Steubenville
Clara Seisser
Visitors and arrivals mark Sistersville social week
In Sistersville and nearby areas, visitors arrive from Huntington and West Alex ander while locals host gatherings and religious services. Notables include George W. Stocking and George W. Crawford visiting Wheeling on business, with detailed ceremony notes and banquet preparations referenced in the unpolished report.
New Year at Moise's Buols Academy
Advertisement notes a New Year program at Alnize's Buens Academy offering practical and useful lessons. The garbled text promises instruction in multiple skills and emphasizes practical knowledge for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moise
Bualhoes Academy
Alnize
Bueens Academy
Bnslness Academy
Regal Stifet 0 Addsley Headstor to Portland Station
Parevnd Station Ohio December 25 The tinpon brigade made thinge ively Saturtarnists treating Mr aunt Mes s Wy Daltomale presently muarred couple neargunbens grenade RAL Poster at Smish fielt funeral of Willem Verne brother of Mrs Bissi ter A A Poster AMersyifie Pa epent Chelemag with his parents The wacurtatchment elven by the Pees byteriam Sabbath school christians ove Was a grant Success and Was fared by a large audience Dr Winger of Salmeridle and Squire Phillips and sons of Wheeling spent Christmas with J Hodgens William Gaughan while sitting on end of a Ce had his cat torn off vy oO P train Christmas morning Bil Neely of Welleville and J B MeKry of Wheeling spent Christmas in Portland The drilling at the Short Creek Oil Companys well st Laurelton proceeds showly melt delay caused by caving in of same
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parevnd Station
Wy Daltomale
Smishfielt
Willem Verne
Bissiter
A. A
Amersyifie
Peesbyteriam Sabbath School
Dr. Winger
Salmeridle
Squire Phillips
Bil. Neely
Welleville
J. B. MeKry
Wheeling
Portland
Short Creek Oil Company
St Laurelton
Traveling public stay home as hotels stall during holidays
A Wheeling column notes most travelers remain home during the holidays while hotel business slows. Visitors from Pittsburgh, Cleveland, New York, and other cities pass through the Windsor and Stumm houses, sharing views on Wheeling and lines about travel, churchgoing, and local guests.
Doddridge Letter From Yokohama Homeward
John Doddridge of Wheeling, officer on the United States steamer Olympia, writes from Yokohama to his grandmother Mia. He notes the voyage’s hardships, Japanese officials and imperial events, and remarks on Japanese regressive tendencies and a potential war with Folasia. Russian naval presence and robust shipbuilding are mentioned as well.
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Doddridge
John
United States
Olympia
Yokoyama
Japan
Mia
James McMechen
Wheeling
Hewaiian
Yokohama
Tokio
Caplin
Dotdridge
Folasia
Light Silks and Crop Times at Stifet a Go
Light silks and crop times at Stifet a Go, for o alng cos.
Benwood Notes On Local Happenings And Iron Work Progress
Benwood residents report visits by Jack Gately and Al Burr to Clarksburg and Sherrard. Riverside upgrades continue with cupola level work while the blast furnace yields high grade pig iron. Jefferson steel products storage at Riverside suggests readiness for Riverside steel works reopening. Locals Will Higgins Pat Gately and Louis Hope plan a trip to Youngstown. John Burr resumes work after Christmas break. Capt Patty Daugherty of the Charon marries a Pittsburg woman midweek. Joseph Taylor of Floral Home returns from Christmas with friends. William Limeberger travels from St. Clairsville. Mrs Thomas Daugherty returns from her parents’ Indians visit. David Evans returns after illness. George Taylor of Bellatre Dies furnace visits. Charles Earp visits McKeesport. Benwood iron works expected to resume full operation January 6. James Smith Sr seeks Democratic nomination for Street Commissioner. previously served in that role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Gately
Clarksburg
W.va
al. Burr
Sherrard
Riverside
Tie Steel Works
Jefferson
Steubenville
Will Higgins
Pat Gately
Louis Hope
Youngstown
John Burr Hiss
Patty Daugherty
Pittsburg
Joseph Taylor
Floral Home
Christina
William Limeberger
St. Clairsville
Thomas Daugherty
David Evans
George Taylor
Bellatre Dies
Charles Earp
McKeesport
Benwood
James Smith
Death at Crescent Coal Mines in Lincoln County
Huntington reports Alexander Stowers owner of Crescent Coal Mines crushed to death by falling slate late last evening. Several others were in the mine but escaped. Also notes on local league standings, weekly schedule, Pittsburg John training for bout, and boxing benefit for Peter Maher with multiple fighters listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hexander Stowers
Crescent Coal Works
Huntington
W. Va
Alexander Stowers
Crescent Coal Mines
Lincoln County
Cleveland to visit Ragged Island fishing club for duck hunt
A Norfolk report claims President Cleveland will visit the Ragged Island fishing Club near Virginia Beach next week for a duck hunting party. Also mentions a Rotterdam arrival and an advertisement for Moise's Business Academy promising easy money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Cleveland
Ragged Island Finning Club
Virginia Beach
Funeral notices list numerous deaths and services
A compilation of obituaries and funeral notices dated December with multiple families named. Entries mention deceased individuals and their ages, residence details, funeral times, and interment locations. The list includes WITSON, WOOLMA, MOONDY, KRYTER, HLAMM, MCGOWAN, HARRISON, HAN, DOWNS, WHEELER, NOLAN, WEBB, and a note of a child and a sister’s remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witson
Annie
John ¥. Wilson
Harold Joseph
William J
Stary A. Vogler
Roakdenon
Sixteenth Street
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Moondy
Duilutier
Robert
Lizzie Mooney
Kryter
Indianapolis
Ink
Dorothy Kryter
Willan Keytar
St. Jacobs Lutheran Church
Chapline Street
Pennnwls Cemetery
Hlamm
Ada St Hamm
Lee R. Hamm
Huron Street
Peninsula Cemetery
Mgowan
WO o'Mock P.m
Mary Mewan
Puneral
Wood Street
Mt. Zion
Phe
Harrison
Ligaie
Hugh and
Mary Harrison
Thirteenth Street
St. Joseph's Cathedral
Calvary Cemetery
Han
Aft Gulickp
Michael Hohaz
Downs
Pittoowth Street
Mra
Elleaterh
Wheeler—Tur
Fillock A. m
Charlee
Bothd
Elizabeth Wheeler
Nolan
A.m. James
Masegerer Nulah
Miraye Webb
Belmont County
Otto, Mary
el William and
Lowe
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Rhodes
Connie Early
Keller
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M. Suco
Pyediel & Or
Genifeaa
Gollizton
Buand
Examiners
Yoaakooes
Manry
Anishod
Saad
Jens
Cuamas M
Tanen
Fesceel
Feyoe
Furie
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Hsu Gruba
Jewell
Petien
Peepet
Clint Campane
Aeneas Wind
Cermliil
Wiltvik
Lewvardliden
Atly
Elieh
Maney Pert
Gomer Olnan
Minney Weil Coven
Saturn
Wherling Pornin
Pyamncce
Armand
Perpecunte
Wallane
Aouesn
Congress
Moundsville
Maude McXinler
Wheetilz
Citsciv
Mears
Mendel Taylor
Charles Dart
Ariwais
Generita
W. BD. Matthews
WasSinton
Bis Parente
Jefferenti
Herman McTenald
Itor
Anna
Camprott
Beery Stewart
Rei Lick
Ami
Orlanda Steiiware
Derkershers
Dad
Chirag
W. A. Suleh
Priley Eye Ee
St. Marty
Mies
Leura Hornbrenk
Qotlachor & Cn
Sarat
R. Wools
Merk Gymeral
Mma Mitze Wineher
Islaml
Stier Reitie Mybankey
Anna Terss
Lexehorsy
Vavotliw
Triadrlylla
Lillian Koteria
Stifel & Cus
Wael
Alay
Apt
Bellaire
Board of Heath
REO
C&pec
Malatasnad
Henry Aghotf
Wooley Laghne
Wehlakey Co
Steelo Tel
Mise al Koomee
Ss Fourch
Jeannette
Brmchall-Law
BR. Ambior
Fintad Gy Proseriy
Lave Heel
Gravel Hill
Séeiléstarger
Aix Manehs
Mises Redd
Maundaville
Scott Heather- Sagvon
Charles Jehnena
Belleare
George Kerns
Willan
Carpenter
Anna Simamions
Samuel Simimons
A. Mayer's
Mack Crisewell
Biasterer
Jennie Oliver
Grevell
Sistersville
Sinereville
Isha Mossach
Mire
Samuel McCoach
Chartes Street
Abbie Lidmore
West Alexander
Js Vietting
T. J. Huston
South Side
Mvnee
Cock and Ayiesby
Marietta
George W. Stocking
Iach
Alexteecbye
Pam
Rverer
Pon
Joe W.bayere
E. Reeser
Setetaer
O. B. Wiestanil
Kahl
Huescl J. Tyree
G. M. Go
Yao
LE Dace
Regal
Portland Station
W. J. Norris
Corrugating Company
Suimm
Nat
Windsor
W. Bee G. Morris
J. P. Taylor
W. W. Bowen
Hartford
Conn
Geo
R. R Cockburn
Toronto
C.H. Troxley
Newak
W. V. Argut
Gallipolis
W. TH. Williams
John Dona
Bell
Ore
L. Craggs
St. Louis
BR Howe
Cumberland
E. B. Hale
Chicago
Joseph Turner
Arizona
Behler
T. Evans
Cameron
L. Lewis
M. M. Martin
Parkersburg
Gearg
Mannington
H. H. Auudaan
Middlebourne
J. A. South
Amos
J,oyville
D. Schoneadher
N. Boner
Old Concon
B. H. Togue
Washington
B. J. Miller
A. J. Colgan
Grant Mooney
Pittsboro
Brunswick
Doatneck
Lebanon
P. G. Dunkle
Helen Box Walton
John Morrison
the Windsor
St. Charles
T. J. Moran
Eman Weiner
Mary Zimmer
Ella Pierce
W. B. Dawson
Geo, Grifith and Wife
Oakland
Stave
New York
Sofet & Co
Alng Cos
James Smith, Jr
Charles Fitch
Deck Huffman
Tom Dodsworth
George Burkett
Blue Ridge Mountains
Benwood and Southern Railway
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Pet
Moray
Apollo
Orient
Standard
Harvest
John Machews
McKeveport
John Patterson
McKees Rocks
Fulton
Mathews
Oil Exchange
Cincinnati
Ohio
Bush
Cincinnati Reds
Robinson
Cleveland Club
Charley Miller
Miller
Mr. Bush
Peter Maher
Jack Grace
Denny McBride
Charley Miner
Harry Woods
San Francisco
Young Griffo
Australia
Peter Lowrey
Dublin
Kid McCoy
Jack Mitchell
Frank Blue
Frank Zeipher
Buttwo
Tommy Kelly
Ike Web
Paddy Gorman
Maher
Billy Wa
Denver
Jim Hall
Jim Dyer
Woods
Firaansip
Obidam
Rotterdam
Money Maddy
Brooke
Anna Lytle
A. House
Musical Instrument
Cc. A. Etocs
Parrket ST
Rolph & Zane
Fourteenth
Twelfth Street
Detida
Bentleman
Prive Mouth
Island
Addex
Gis Nouseworie
Sill
Trquirg i
P. O. Box
Wheeling, W. Va
Enator Sherman
Alulilly
Racing Fire
Sala Engine CO
Racine
Wit
Dedteo
AIDI
Haverlill
FTA
RICK
Turk View
Him Grove
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Park View
Dovener & Conlif
Offen
Chapling Bt
Dendgev
Jair
Pilla
Quis Bertschy
Frew & Bertachy
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Saloog
Boyce
Amour
Albert Stolze
Malaga
Sonny
Ellie
V. Harding
Enna
K. J. Hubbel
ACADE
Schoefer & Driehorst
Exacthyess
Ong
Gortif
Barthens
Blake Monty
Addresa National Literation
Monroe
Chirsigi
Atlanta
Ali Wis
Mike Crayon Partratia
Pat
International Mast Co
Tows City
Ealnry
Lure Bob, CO
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Fourteenth Street
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Tel. Ge
Platoff
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