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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1886
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text with scattered names dates places and phrases. no coherent event or report emerges to summarize clearly. The readable elements mention months days and various proper nouns but lack a definite incident or outcome.
Fragmented text describes maritime topics including somerset and Quaker City Yacht Club, with mentions of River Me Roatan and various builders, beams, and measurements. It references naval or yacht design elements, lacks coherent structure, and preserves scattered names and places amid garbled OCR.
Robotic text fragment outlines umpire appointing, club schedules, and regional mentions. It references Al Spalding schedules, Indianapolia, Cleveland and Philadelphia teams, Fogarty center field, and various local figures. The piece reads as a scattered diary of 19th century sports activity and civic notices with erratic OCR clarity.
A sprawling, unreadable Wellsburg fragment references a wedding and church events at a Episcopal church, with scattered mentions of a mayoral election, court proceedings, and various civic activities. The garbled text hints at parseable local notices, social rites, and early 20th century community life in brief form.
Martin's Ferry story recounts a couple marking twenty years with a traditional celebration. Guests, silver ware gifts, and various neighbors attended a festive gathering, noting decorations, meals, and local shop activity. The piece also mentions steamer Climax grounding and community updates from nearby towns.
Fragmented OCR from NEW MARTINSVILLE reports a range of local items. Mentions January events, residents Virplin Neeley and her sister Cora Koeiyy attending Canary Drarlhee. references to court visits, Justice A. L Brookover activities, and Cartwright charges. Snow and practical street observations, friction with townsfolk, and a looming trial at Wheeling are noted, with weather impact on daily life and public interest fluctuating.
A crowded village page with notices of road conditions and accidents. The piece recounts a local towner’s injury during hauling a track, a cyclone chase involving Bill Nye, temperance meeting results, and various social events at Elmsicove and Valley Grove. It notes communion at the U P Church and a New Mexico mail contract.
The Rev Sam Jones delivers a forceful talk in Claciman criticizing lax church membership and urging repentance. He lambasts materialism, probes questions of faith and duty, and condemns selfish living while urging practical piety. The piece also touches a local factory strike, union actions, and upcoming social events, including a J J Club dance.
Fragmented report from Fairmont area detailing community happenings, a safety patrol event, a church meeting, donations for poor relief, and assorted rural gossip. Mentions Presbyte rian Church gathering, local schools, a county court appointment, and various residents and businesses in terse, misspelled prose.
A garbled local page recounts court actions and incidents in Steubenville. It mentions a case labeled Jones Marion versus the city, a wedding attended by residents, and town weather with a thermometre reading down to 16 degrees. The piece mixes social chatter, school life, and community events, with scattered references to individuals and happenings.
Benwood iron works plan to resume Monday but weather delays and material shortages hinder restart. Report cites personnel changes, supply issues, and local officials including Col. J Altmyer and JD Kreilley in town for business. Also notes 2004 parent on invention and a measles outbreak affecting Miss Beasie.
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