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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1896
Page
7
Readable Sameron area notes detail social events and church plans. Mentions include Mrs Grant Rees and residents of Moundsville, Clarington and Wheeling attending services, visits, and family gatherings. Several names appear with minor health updates and travel plans, plus upcoming revival services and community notices.
A jumble of social items recaps visits and events across Powassan, Warneck, Maria's Perry, and nearby areas. Families travel for visits, funerals, and a bridal party, with a parade and masquerade event noted and plans for arrivals and departures around the region.
Palatine notes report social visits from Wheeling and nearby towns, names of residents and travelers, family visits, and minor events. Mentions include W C Tipeagen of Ohio delivering a talk, Miss Eile Watkins visiting Winfield, Mrs Haney Hudle hosting guests, and various locals traveling or convalescing.
Obscure OCR reads scattered items from EW Martensville West Virginia dated January 15. Mentions Hom Sup, deaths, a local citizen, and a guest visiting from Newark Ohio. Names Chadtey Ralow and Anna Priegt appear in fragmentary form with partial affiliations.
A local Parkersburg, West Virginia society column lists numerous visitors, homecomings, and social activities. Names include Mrs Ian of Piss, Miss Sadness Stephen, Misa Hows, Miss Gracy Holtion, and Mrs Aten. Travel spans New York, Jersey City, Chicago, and Marion, with engagements, visits, and family gatherings noted across January events.
Wellsburg reports a near disaster when gas from a broken pipe flooded a gallery and office building. Fire and gas were contained by quick actions of plumber George Myer and others, preventing major damage and possible loss of life. Mrs. Pheante Goudy, aged 85, died at her Wellsburg home, with funeral arrangements noted.
Local residents listed include Dr J Mt Boler of Sheersville WV visiting Hannibal Sunday. Marta Meximder left for Cleveland. Aly Nonenschwander of Sistersville stayed with relatives. Minnie Mubleman hosted Sabbath school. Carist Tubaush, longtime field worker at Dos Skin, moved to ser place. Relatives, visits, and social events described. town's English MB society held a monthly meeting with a program.
NSWBURG Newburg West Virginia January 18 Dr Wi M lant postmaster was at Grefton on business Ernest Stuck former Gear and Dumb Institute teacher at Roney remains at home in poor health Kuntive Engane Huge ns belt trespass of court last Saturday and died from injuries Joseph Snider lived five or six miles away bitten by a calf three weeks ago visited Dr A H Thayer Graf week to seek aid but doctor treated calf then went to New York for Pasteur Institute Two Newburg Amateurs to perform Amoung the Heatkers in Alien hall February Wed with a few short tours planned Excelsior C E Society preps for first adver ray February 2 Sabbath school ladies presented Dr T F Lanheri last Sunday morning doctor appears popular in town-Tas Crit town Cotttell ordinance makes it a misdemeanor
Rev Dr Swope of St Matthews P FH church argues that church work should extend beyond pulpit sermons to public service. He cites models in Chicago Philadelphia and New York and urges Wheeling to fund and organize diverse church led programs for education, employment aid, reading rooms, and social activities to benefit all residents.
Wheeling Union Chapter No 1 held a large convocation with strong attendance. Royal Arch work progressed from Mark to Royal Arch with notable fervor. Past Grand Master Robert White spoke at Rates Large No 32 on scripture topics, prompting calls for future lectures. Charity Chapter No 1 Rose Croix also met Wednesday evening.
The article details Wheeling Lodge No. 5 regular meeting with many members present, noting degree work deferred. Upcoming schedule includes Ohio Lodge No. 1, Nelson Lodge No. 30, Athort Pike Precippary No. 1, and other lodges with planned degrees and receptions. Daughters of Liberty and Ladies orders are active with installations, officer reports, and social refreshments.
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