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Wheeling Sunday Register

Location

Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1889

Page

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Remarkable Scenic Beauty and Strong Mechanical Effects

Review praises a production with striking scenery and realistic effects. The cast is described as the best yet, led by Annie Ward Tiffany as Biddy Honan, with Rose Tiffany and Helen Standieh among the ensemble. Also notes John Marshall, Tom Cooper, Edwin B Tilton, George R. Edeson, and W. W. Allen in key roles. Separate items list the United States Merino Sheep Registry Association annual meeting for January 21 at Mon grove's Hotel and real estate transfers recorded by Clerk Hook's office, dated December 24, 1845 and June 1388 respectively.

Annie Ward Tiffany Biddy Honan Foreation Mise Rose Tiffany Annie Helen Standieh John Marshall Tom Cooper Edwin B Tilton George Ben- George R. Edeson Jim Farren W. W. Allen Abe Nathans Clerk Hook John R Com William Wylis Pleasant Valley Bloch S. Herkheimer Mt. Wood Cemetery

Thadenversinre Sulueay Event Details

The notice describes a recurring Thursday event at Thadenversinre Sulueay with a 7 pm start time on the 28th. It lists a motor venue, a regional tag, and a schedule block in cryptic OCR text, indicating a community gathering or performance.

Not Pound The Lowest Developments in this Curious Case

Peter Bouher still in jail as reports from Stenbergville and Mingo recount a dramatic sequence about a missing child. Conflicting testimony from Mrs Fisher and others, an alleged paternity dispute, and claims of chloroform involvement surface amid ongoing investigations. Local papers recount arrests, property searches, and shifting theories as Wheeling and Steubenville reports contribute to a tense case.

Notice of contest against Republican candidate Pendleton

Contested election notice filed by Atkinson against Hon. John O. Pendleton for Congress. Includes allegations of illegal votes from about 250 to 500 foreign-born or alien residents in Obity county, with Pendleton given 30 days to answer and Atkinson 50 days to respond. Mentions unrelated notices and literary ad copy amid the garbled text.

Bon Jota O. Paulleton W. Andeson Atkieson John O. Pendleton Venuston Baniyet Tve Atkinson Wendlefoo Pendleton

Wheeling News of the Day Briefs and Local Notices

A Wheeling area page reports minor incidents including watch club results at Hillman’s Watch Club, a dent in Dillon Co. watch case, four deeds of trust recorded by Clerk Hook, and a Whitaker mill gear break. Also noted are the last will of Catherine Knowles, a gospel temperance meeting at Fite Presbyterian Church, and a social planned by Armas. A broken arm from skating is described, with references to local personalities and upcoming events including a sewing class and a public safety issue on City Hall pavement. Supreme Court cases from Braxton county and Charleston are listed as submitted.

Hillman’s Watch Club McNamee Dillon & Co Whitaker Cathrine Knowles Armas Mervion Fite Presbyterian Church Mavie Turre McLane's Hall Jonx Mutika W. Elie Himeek Jonco Loura Bellini Dr. Stathers Doll Opera Company Fhlnae Real Ea Eee Wheeling Club Messie Huiihen Quartier J. K. Hall Harry Franzheim

Curiosity and scandal in Wheeling court actions

A series of late afternoon proceedings report a White man jailed for adultery with a colored woman named Mrs Kate Cooper, and Mrs May Parvis pressing for charges against her husband Robert Parvis. Other items include a tramp’s imprisonment for beggary, a colorfull report of a local man’s mental instability, a city bond ballot draft, theater notes, and local notices.

Davia May Parvis Robert Parvis East Wheeling Kate Cooper Cooper Purvis Ben Oiliist Duplap

Runaway Engine Incident Leaves Youth Severely Injured

A runaway engine on the L and W road yesterday evening injured Louis Zimmerman, 17, an ex-employee of Hobbs Glue Works. He jumped onto a passing car near Thirty-seventh and Thirty-eighth streets, fell from a cinder hitch, and lost his right leg above the knee and left above the ankle. He is hospitalized with uncertain recovery as doctors assess amputation needs.

O’clark Louis Zxomerman Hobbs’ Glues Works Ford Thirty-seventh Thirty-eighth Caroline Zhomerman Wood Street Dra. Pipex Stathers Ind Abaya Lunt Zimmerman Miia Ousar Bellwood Oto South Side

Runaway Engine Shocks Bridgeport and Bellaire on L and W Line

A runaway locomotive left unattended in Bridgeport yard sped southward through West Wheeling and Bellaire after two men or boys opened the throttle and fled. It crashed into a B and O freight train, wrecking the engine front and disabling the line. No fatalities reported, engine moved to Bridgeport loop for repairs.

Bridgeport Bellaire West Wheeling Whisky So Cleveland Pitteburg Noble Street Beck Folly Ronner Bridgeport Loop

Marriages and Deaths in Early 1889 Local Notices

Fragmented obituary and wedding notices from a 19th century newspaper list several marriages and deaths. Entries include ARSNETT MANWELL, WELLA LYDER, and TROLL tied to family residences, with funeral times and burial details. Also references to Bennett Maxwell wedding attendance and other social notices.

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