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Wheeling Sunday Register

Location

Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1885

Page

6

Explosion at Wollaburg kills and injures many

A massive explosion at Wollaburg last night caused multiple fatalities and serious injuries. The blast shattered buildings on Urhubes street near the market, with a cigar factory and Conrad Heldey residence heavily damaged. Victims include a six year old daughter of Leonard Teller and others reported missing or injured as rescuers comb through rubble.

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West Virginia Shelters Town Gas Disaster Wreck Explored

The Brooke county scene recounts a gas disaster in Wellsburg with a fatal incident and a jury inquiry. Witnesses include Owen Paull Janet Adamm Fidelio Bases and Wu 1. Rogers as investigators search for causes and a court date is set for further testimony.

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Mount De Chantel Visit Highlights School Concert

Two hundred visitors toured Mount De Chantal as Rt. Rev. Bishop Kain and Rev. hosted a program by pupils. The event featured musical and vocal performances, campus inspection, and praise for the school’s teaching, with emphasis on its music department under De Sigsmud Lobert and J. Stark.

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Robbery reported near Twenty Sixth Street watch stolen

Hon David Teter of 50 Twenty sixth Street was robbed Friday morning of a silver watch. The thief left the watch hanging over a window near a street junction as he fled, with no clear suspect identified at this time.

David Teter Twenty Sixth Street Jmenilepions

Community notices and social events in the South Side press

A sweeping collection of local items reports skating parties, ball plans, political meetings, bar openings, and citizen notices. Mentions include a grand ball at Arion Hall on Easter, a masquerade on Bed Street, a private party for a Wilson delegation, and a K of P skating event at Capitol rink. Also noted are a frozen water plug, a sale postponement, a steamer cabin project, and various arrests, promotions, and social gatherings in Belmont and nearby districts.

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Grand Carnival at Capitol rink by the Elks in two weeks

The Elks plan a grand carnival and inauguration ball at the Capitol rink to boost social events in the city. Hints of a formal supper, a concert, and social festivities follow as Wheeling society circles discuss attendees, fashion and recent travels.

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Excerpted 19th Century Briefs and Notices from Wheeling

The clippings show short notices about travel to Nashville Washington and Baltimore, visits from Mrs Seeley and Mrs Gregg, dental studies in Philadelphia, Ex United States Senator HG Davin, and a county gathering in Wheeling. It notes political theater in the House, skater shoe offers, a pastor’s funeral trip, and a plumbers meeting honoring Luke Fitton with brief resolutions.

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