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Wheeling Sunday Register

Location

Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1885

Page

2

An Interesting Letter From the Russian Empire

A lengthy excerpt outlines conditions for Russian peasants under reform, detailing land tenancy, taxes, village life, church duties, and harsh living standards. It notes peasant misery, widespread drunkenness, and government oversight shaping rural society, with observations on roads, housing, and serfdom era practices.

Death of Chief Brann Brings Mourning to Vittaburg Citizens

The death of Chief of Police Brann Sunday marks a major loss for Vittaburg. He shaped city and state policy, removing obstructions and pushing reforms, with a funeral drawing fifty thousand people and a somber public mood. His successors face strong opposition and labor unrest as Pittsburg contends with enduring industrial tensions.

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Rink Opens Amid Mixed Attendance at Fairmont

Fairmont report notes a modest turnout for the new rink with “ret class” build ing by Aroett and Cunningham and the hiring of Frank Shaffer from Wheeling Capitol as trainer. Local concerns about a color line entry spark potential legal questions as Palatine band members, aided by Ned Turser, plan a public meeting at the church to discuss next steps.

BP Ramsay Tsesow Aberdoon Aroett Cunningham Mruf Frank Shaffer Wheeling Capitol Risk Palatine Band Ned Turser Re Church Mr. Reed Washington B.A U Gore Om B&g HU. Ly Lee TL & C USK

Boxing entertainment at South End room features local bouts

An informal boxing night organized by the Bottom Boxing Club, a Pentiamen group, entertained guests at a South End room on a Friday. Notable bouts included Green of the West End vs Tug Collins, and Charlie Smith of Boston vs Jimmy Doherty of Cambridge. Murphy defeated Wilfride on points in a six round main, with the crowd pleased and calling for future events.

Botton Ersuing D. H. Blanchard Fay Jake Kilrwin Young Green West End Tug Collins George Smith Boston Jimmy Doherty Cambridge Beavy Welglets Jimmy Horst Johnny Murphy Johnnie Murphy Charlestown Jack Wilfride London Murphy Williams Willigans Jake Riksin Susie Laga Pontles

St Clairsville News Highlights Local Activity and Trials

The St Clairsville area reports on community events at M B Church and Beech Kiteensy, a large gathering for school purposes, and the colored folks' Friday literary. Captain Flint covers Jep son's grocery during Mr Jepson’s Wheeling surgery. Local officials discuss courthouse and jail sites, new creamery, and a roofed skating rink. Trials include Borhain murder defense preparations and Plunket child abduction case verdicts. Major illness, moves, and marriages are noted among residents.

M. B Beech Charles Flint Jepson George Jepson Wheeling Charley T. J. Woodmansie Steele Dakota James Mellor Grand Forks Jim Lakot Misa Lillie B Belle Moyer FL M. Cowen Flushing Kennoo D. Park West Bellaire John R. Gow Bellaire Independent St. Clairsville Creamery Company Court House St. Clair Hotel Presbyterian Church Kes Alexander St. Claire Villa Benjamin Davenport Marietta Street Jane Li Armory M. E. Church Toeaday Miles S. Wilton Kingsley Kaneag J. H. Calling Key and Wife Columbus Coon Tegel Bejaeia Daven Por Aidger" Clark Miast Halating Gardener Plunket Ford Hal Borhain Samuel Troll Ons James C&p Quincy McMahon Creek Union Street Mia Iary Steimmer Oliver Borham St. John Og. B. Lon Wat Tiver View Walter Juggy Third Ward Bellaire Nail Works Merchants Protective Union Heodh’ Gallaher Atink Prand Buckeye Farrison Lilly Skating Circle Wm. Reed Cath Marsh Belmont Glass Works Thirty Fourth Street Milt Stewnet Albert Marahal Leartiers Oorch Ely Vanderbilt Ellaire Talmage Moody Toller Eddie Robinson Dudiak Coatone

Bellaire News Teems With Local Happenings And Deaths

In Bellaire reports recount factory talk at the Entexprian glass works and funeral in Martin's Ferry. News notes include births and illnesses, gatherings at homes, revival meetings, and county events. The piece blends social updates with community concerns, from school and church activities to roller skating and harbor plans.

Quy Botton Entexprian Window Glass Washington St.'Ininaville Nellie Willows Fee Gorge Martin's Ferry Hellira Lodge No. Ack A.M. Womorrow Yin Vanphers T Rink China Annie Watson Sallie Stein Weelleg

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