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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1896
Page
9
Readable fragments show a sports result with a winner named Matt Noy and other names like Shane Theme and Hutt. The text is heavily garbled with many unreadable segments and stray captions.
A garbled Wheeling Register item surveys wartime figures and public virtue, mentioning Sullivan and Lewin and lamenting loss. It references Ionian names and battles, then shifts to reflections on courage, death, and national resolve, mixing political rhetoric with personal tributes and scattered phrases.
Text recounts surviving Arvid explorers and a polar voyage narrative. It mentions Norse figures, coastal observations, and reflections on exploration, leadership, and uncertain legacy. The prose blends fragmented phrases about weather, sea ice, and the challenges of reaching the North Pole.
The text discusses how in France a government must resign if it lacks a working majority in the legislature and compares this to the American system. It notes the presidential cabinet faces opposition without broad support and contrasts European parliamentary practice with the U.S. constitutional setup.
Special Telegraph notes from the Rosteter and Parkersenese districts in West Virginia recount active oil drilling. Wells on Amos, Sparks, Reed tailings, and others report varying outputs up to 200 barrels, with operators like Work Bros and Pria Xo showing progress. Creston and Ravensrood areas near the Ohio River see promising shows, while no. 1 Peyton-Triptett and Bryant farm No 3 announce steady progress amid ongoing development.
The Women’s Musical Club faced disruption as a search led to program changes and a contentious scene at the Opera House. Officials reported heightened security and staff actions amid disputes over seating and conduct during the event.
In Waverly WV a nighttime event drew many locals amid safety concerns as several speakers were raided by Internal Revenue officers from Parkersboro with proprietors facing potential jail.
About thirty names were suggested for Benwood offices at a Democratic meeting in Toran's Hall Renwood as primaries on March seventh were noted An Ohio County Republican Executive Committee meeting at City Hall discussed the political outlook with no primary date set and reflections on candidates.
A transfer of property dated January 23, 1894 records Harry W. McLure his wife and brothers selling to Joe Wells. The sale notes a Jet No. in McLure's division No.2 with a $125 consideration. A separate line mentions a place of refuge and a historical wartime sentiment.
Chas Helling of Ellwood Pa on business with Mrs Scott Linn from Cambridge Ohio returning home after a visit. A shaft broke at the Lavehii mill delaying work. both factories to restart Monday. Standard orchestra entertained at Lane of Stephen Hurle. Hertheim suffers a sore knee from a prior injury and uses crutches. WC T L Colerain to entertain next Saturday. Wm R Hayes of Mindebourne Ohio visiting. Myron Cole family at Barnesville. Dr Heath of Wheeling injured at Broadway and Jefferson, street car axle spindles broken. High school opened with new setup. Communion service at T P Church. Daugherty of Chicago on business. Rowd M Criswell of St Marys home after visit. Rev Oehlschniiger to preach at Commercial. Harkins of Raney Run on business. Manthe Rowley entertained friends at Vine Street. Mrs Purcell home from Hammond. Postmaster Toreilt visiting Vietshuen. Ice skating on Mill Pent and Hale River. Clavin Hoge of Mt Pleasant on business. Newton Barker of Sistersville visiting relatives. Errol Jones home from Rambler. Mr and Mrs Clem Speidel of Wellsville visiting. Hal Watson returned to Hamilton County. Thomas Pitaxommon injured leading a heavy wrench. foot injured. John Smith helping unload wrench at Caterain. First Sunday in Lent observed. holy communion and church notes on upcoming holy weeks and meat dispensation. devotions Tuesday and Friday evenings. Wm AB Hayes leaves for Pittsburg. Vichis W Ranforth from Harrisburg visiting. Mrs James Murphy recovering from typhoid fever. Mt Pleasant notes and lecture at the Opera House by Pat Miller. Times Down South praised.
A fragmentary obituary list dated February 1898 reports multiple deaths with names including Mary Hickey Armour Fred Nieder,myer and Alexander Morrison. Entries note ages and burial locations such as Greenwood Mt Zion Mt Calvary and Saint Johns Church with interments scheduled for early 1898.
Daily Chronicle reports Mr Low Swabacker leaving for New York on business. Tin store opening by Daniel Coffee and Edw Kurtz at Twentieth and Market. J Metz and wife depart for New York to buy spring goods. Mamie Campbell returns from Columbus visit. Charles Oberman to move to No 79 Thirty-third street on April 1. Circuit Court affirms judgment in Crawford v Granville with garnishee to pay $20. Dickey v Chaney motion to dismiss argued. Chapman case continued to Monday. Real estate sales record: properties sold on Sixteenth Street and Chapline Street for sums around $4600 and related parcels. Rev Barnitz from Des Moines to preach. Mrs H Monroe to speak at Sunday school. Salesmen wanted.
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