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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1894
Page
7
Readable portions mention local politics and candidates in Wheeling with Judge B Boyd for Mayor, Judge Jordan in Criminal Court, and references to naval and political issues. The text is garbled with numerous non sequiturs and unclear dates, but preserves names and a few substantive claims about elections and officials.
A fragmented quote discusses Boyd and a case summary, mentioning equality and a plan to surround a priceless gift with care. It argues industrial education will aid the system and support quad citizenship, presenting it as a monument to civilization and humanity.
The week offered strong showings at Bed Theatres and Opera House with The Naw Teas's Bille, Hoo and Hose at the Opera House, The Nomioce featuring Bob Hilliard, and Tornado Lincoln Carter's melodrama. The Garnetia Brothers in Traity System and The Vendetta at the Grand drew mixed reactions, while living pictures and specialties impressed.
Manager Reiseer picks Wilfred Clarke for a New Year program featuring comedy and a staged version of Paul Revue. Josephine Mackaye’s acclaimed drama reshaped for modern audiences by Mackaye and Eugene Modinsa promises vivid spectacle and lively action. The bill includes a modernized operatic and stage setting with intense battle imagery and dramatic scenes.
An odd fragment details Opera House affairs with praise for Mrs Harriet Beechie Stowe and managers, then shifts to a cold weather report. It notes a theatre guest pairing, Allen & Delmane, plus the Mercury and temperature drops below zero. Rail delays from frozen pipes and hot boxes are reported, with sleighing and coasting mentioned.
In Charleston Hon John B Floyd arrived with Republican friends and declined to discuss his candidacy for U S Senator or Governor. The visit signals intent to gauge support before a possible run as Elkins and other candidates vie for the Senate, while local glass buyers arrived to place orders for the learning season at manufacturers.
The Hotel Register lists visitors in Thee Who city with indications of guests from Clarksburg West Virginia and Virginia. Notable names include Hoo Jobs B Fiord of the Carres jton Mail and Mrs CD Foltz of Clarksburg, with last night’s prominent arrivals at the Beblar and other guests from Gratton and Virginines at the Wh.
Prominent oil operators and public officials from Wetzel, Marion, Mannington, Sistersville, and surrounding counties arrived in the city yesterday. Names include H. R. Thompson of New Martinsville, C. W. Bendsom of Bridgeport, J. Garvin of Mannington, Capt. Dick Jennings and Col. Lew A. Brenerman, and many others stopping at the Stamm and St Charles hotels.
A meeting is set for January 0th, 1895 at 7 30 p m to discuss measures toward home building and loan legislation. Ameriesa Mejding and the Loan Association at Malnmod Roemer Block invite all members and delegates from state associations to attend.
The column recaps social events and incidents including a pipe loss postponement, a ferry named Charleston wreck, a masquerade at Duquesne Avbietic Club, bowling and musical evenings at Alert Hall, and a fire incident involving Wave Lamar Hurdle. It notes a Masonic and Rebekah Lodge meeting, obituaries for Lewis Jones, and a planned ball at Turners Hall with Mayor’s Orchestra, plus the distribution of a calendar and a luncheon at Obermann’s saloon.
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