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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1895
Page
9
A lengthy, noisy notice discusses a Central Factory project failing to meet local expectations. The article laments delays, funding concerns, and public opposition while detailing upcoming auctions, government interest, and potential legal actions. It references various figures, dates, and entities connected to the factory plan and its stalled progress.
Members condemn persistent absence from meetings hindering city business. Some threaten to “roast the idle” while Clerk and Recorder face delays closing year accounts. Calls grow for a quorum or ward by ward attendance to avoid further paralysis.
The Wheeling YMCA hosts a New Year's Day program with activities from 7 to 9 PM including receptions, refreshments, gymnasium games, a photo recital at 4, and a short New Year’s address by Colonel Robert White. The event welcomes strangers and non-members, with free admission and advance seat options.
The Coral aparay notes that Cynical District Printing and Twicephone Company managers plan four new long distance lines between Steubenville and Union City to improve service. Previous lines caused long waits and garbled conversations. Crews work at Similar sites as wiring progresses toward completion in several weeks.
At the Zane Lodge No 1 hall on Friday evening December 27 1885 officers were elected for the lodge. Mains include Louis Meter W M Baward Graber J M Edward O Nea l Codplan Charins Schuentan Conductor A S Rabdon Treasurer Same Hanes Financial Secretary Richard Dunn Recording Secretary L A Hamm Trustee LA Wood Store officers to be installed next Friday night with invitations extended to all members of Zane Lodge and allied lodges.
The World Mutual Benefit Association reports nine straight monthly records with November leading past October by 198 percent, issuing 2 250 policies worth over two million dollars in new business. The firm seeks more agents and emphasizes quick selling policies, large in-force insurance, and disease-free underwriting.
In Cameron on December 28 Mrs Albert Hirlmins improves after illness while Miss Noid Hurd returns to Wheeling. War Nowell slight illness but improving. Grant Rees and Miss Wilson of Wheeling wed recently and plan to reside here. Mr and Mrs No Ro Stms visit friends in the country. George McIlonald Manchester and Miss Annie visit Moundsville. Clearge Matthews, son of Andy Matthews near Belfont, struck by a locomotive while walking home on Christmas Eve. surgery followed but death came Friday. He was a brakeman for the railroad and leaves a wife and three children. James Parrott officiated business duties in his absence. GW Chambers visits parents in McVeeston. Start the New Year with Matse’s Business Advertisements.
In Clarksburg W Va December 28 readers note a municipal election upcoming. The community mourns Miss Kate Stout, daughter of B B Stout, while Christmas is celebrated with church entertainments across several congregations. Social events include a minstrel show led by Gia Smith, a holiday ball at Tradee’s hotel, and a Sons of Veterans ball at Mild Pellews Hall on New Year’s Eve. A bank bookkeeper returns from the Atlanta Exposition and locals visit relatives in Philadelphia and Parkerabike.
Fragmented verses describe lost connections and lingering youth as the poem hints at a fresh start. A caption appears urging readers to begin the year with lessons and practical knowledge at Maise's Business Academy, promising comprehensive instruction.
In Sistersville West Virginia activity centers on several wells from Barnsdall Co near Middle Island and the Thomas McKay farm with a big gusher suggestion near the Dye Brooks pool. Other wells on Jim’s Run Ohio and the Jackson farm in Wirt county show promising producers as companies push spudding and drilling across Middle Island and nearby pools.
Holiday sale at Stone and Thomas offers a vast clearance of celluloid novelties, pin trays, jewel cases, and match cases at half former prices. Banquet lamps drop from 25 to 18.75 dollars, plus large lots of handkerchiefs, capes, jackets, and table covers sold at drastic discounts.
Waverly area activity reports multiple rigs moving on Corbittie and adjoining tracts with B D Smith No 9 still best in the field. Nesbitt well near Hebron aims for forty barrels a day. line work from Whisky Run to Pleasants grows. Cairo field slow but signaling development. Dog Comfort leased up by major companies. December trade data at Benwood and New York petroleum markets noted.
Readable sections list arrivals and departures across multiple lines and lines of railway names. Displays EST times, services including Accom and Express, and connections among Cleveland Columbus Pittsburgh and Chicago routes. Contains scattered station names such as Grattan Moundsville St Clairsville and Wheeling with times around 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and early morning departures.
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