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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1896
Page
10
A fragmented notice outlines a Wheeling County lodge gathering with dates, attendees, and committee tasks. It mentions Grand Master and Watchman roles, a Sunday service, a cake dele event, and plans for a February meeting with members urged to attend.
A fire yesterday damaged a carpenter shop in the rear of 107 Piteenh Red, occupied by Waller and Thomas. The origin and full extent are not fully determined, but initial reports credit the event to the department, with investigators examining the scene and wording indicating the blaze affected local property and workers.
Rental listing for a one room dwelling with water and bath, located at 22k Masa Street. Send inquiries to W. SSA Bright.
A survey notes nine active Wheeling business organizations led by the Chamber of Commerce, Board of Underwriters, Butchers Association, Tailors, Druggists, and Grocers, plus the Builders Exchange. Together they boast over 1,000 members, promote pricing and trade practices, and influence public improvements.
Business leaders in Wheeling press for stronger local organization urging a clearing house and allied associations to boost general business. The report notes other untapped lines of business will likely begin soon, stressing the need for concerted effort by the city’s merchants and bankers.
The family and friends of Mr Howard P Wilkinson secretary of the West Virginia Tobacco Company report a disturbing disappearance over the last thirty six hours. He left his Island home Friday afternoon to visit the company office and was seen uneven health later that day. He boarded trains toward unknown destinations and was last seen around eight at night near Island streets. Authorities credit concern for his safe return and note his business relations with the company remain satisfactory.
Special to the Register from Pittsburgh dated January 18 reports A C Buckenberger obtaining the Wheeling franchise and arranging with George L Moreland to manage Wheeling next season. Moreland, famed for organizing Steubenville and the Inter-State League, will assemble a strong roster with several proven players and pursue a solid Ohio League program with J W Gunnells of Toledo. Buckenberger and Moreland plan meetings January 20 and will travel to Wheeling to finalize grounds and preparations for a durable league.
In Bowlerdom the Nameless team dominated the Independents, winning all three games. Campbell topped 200 in the second game while Carenbauer and Nolte led host sets. The Nameless narrowly missed an oyster supper in the second game as top scores rose for multiple players. Totals show Nameless around $59 996 845 and Independents about $34 800 758 in reported earnings.
Frank Sweeney’s backers threaten a $500 forfeit for a catch-weight bout with Frank Finnegan of Pittsburg after Finnegan beat Corbett at Homestead Tournament Friday night. Finnegan believes he can cover the stake, or the match may be scaled to a smaller sum. Benwood parties insist on action and the challenge is pushed through the registrar’s office after a show of confidence.
The Beethoven Singing Society and multiple local groups list elected officers across a wide range of societies. Notable roles include presidents, vice presidents, secretaries, treasurers, directors, trustees, librarians, and managers, with many individuals named. Also notes the St Paul M. E Mission expanding facilities and marking the first anniversary of Rev. Young's pastorate.
The document notes the incorporation of WL Resnolits and Eskoy by clerk Hook. It names Winhel W R for unl Charles Menteemilter as part of the filing, detailing the corporate formation and signatories in the official record.
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