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Wheeling Sunday Register

Location

Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1889

Page

9

Remarkable scenery and strong mechanical effects noted in play

The review praises remarkable scenery, lifelike mechanical effects, and a top cast led by Annie Ward Tiffany as Biddy Honan. Others include Mise Rose Tiffany, Helen Standieh, John Marshall, Tom Cooper, Edwin B Tilton as George, George R. Edeson as Jim, and LW. W. Allen as Abe Nathans. The piece mentions the United States Merino Sheep Registry Association annual meeting on the 21st at Mon grove's Hotel in Stenhex and lists real estate transfers recorded by Clerk Hook, including a December 24, 1845 conveyance in Pleasant Valley and a cemetery lot transfer in Mt Wood.

Annie Ward Tiffany Biddy Honan Foreation Mise Rose Tiffany Na Annie Helen Standieh John Marshall Tom Cooper Edwin B Tilton George Ben- George R. Edeson Jim Farren LW. W. Allen Abe Nathans United States Merino Sheep Registry Aevociation Mongrove’s Stenhex Clerk Hook John R Com William Wylis Pleasant Valley Bloch S. Herkheimer Mt. Wood Cemetery

Thadenversinre Sulueay Evening Opera Dramas

Fragmentary notice describing an opera event at Thadensversinre Sulueay with a 7 pm start on the 28th. Mentions a program or performance details unclear but indicates scheduled recital or showing.

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Not Pound The Lowest Developments In This Curious Case

Peter Boug h er remains jailed as the investigation into the disappearance and alleged murder of a child continues. Reports from Mingo Steubenville and Wheeling note conflicting statements by Mrs Fisher and others, with searches and court actions evolving daily.

Notice of Contest in Pendleton Congressional Seat

Republican candidate Atkinson files formal contest against John Pendleton for Congress. Document outlines alleged illegal votes from about 250 foreign-born or alien residents, with details of aging witnesses and county scope. Pendleton has 30 days to answer, then Atkinson 30 to reply, followed by Pendleton reply period.

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

Local Wheeling Notes and Court Motions

Small town items include watch club results at McNamee’s, a Whitaker mill gear break, and Catharine Knowles will Testament admitted. A gospel temperance meeting is set at Fite Presbyterian Church, and a skating accident leads to a broken arm. Citizens urged to join a sewing class. local committee previews Wheeling Club directors. Supreme Court business from Charleston, cases submitted.

Hillman’s Watch Club McNamee Dillon & Co Hook 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

Curiously Tainted Affair Sparks Police Action

In Wheeling yesterday a white man and a colored woman faced charges of adultery after Mrs May Parvis swore out a warranto against her husband and Kate Cooper. The pair were jailed on bail while awaiting Wednesday’s hearing. Also, a tramp named James Welsh was jailed for 30 days after being found with stolen market provisions. A colored man, Joan Parrott, shown signs of insanity and committed for examination. A ballot form for a city loan ordinance was drafted as part of a council meeting actions.

Davia May Parvis Robert Parvis East Wheeling Kate Cooper Cooper Purvis Ben Oiliist Duplap James Welsh Storie Welsh Esi Joan Parrott Ryan's Jivery Market Square Water Street Ord Offie Dunlap Phillipe Parton Celdwell Vaielde Conncll Ens Ioan Lion Ward Wheeling Watana Raid Assaat Wm. Keller Hirza Keller Avkla Piaint George Weimer Willist Eliza

Runaway Engine Accident Leaves Youth Amputee

Louis Zimmerman, 17, an ex-employee of Hobbs Glues Works, leaped from a moving train near Thirty-seventh and Thirty-eighth streets and suffered severe leg injuries. Doctors performed amputation of the right leg above the knee and the left leg above the ankle. He is resting at home with uncertain prospects for recovery.

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 Brings Bellair Bridgeport to Standstill

A Louisville and Western line incident near Bridgeport to Bellaire saw an unattended locomotive leap to speed after unknowns entered the Bridgeport yard and opened the throttle. The engine tore through town, collided with a loaded B&O train, and was eventually moved for repairs after dramatic runaway scenes and a townwide alarm.

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

Wedding and Funeral Notices From Local Paper

A jumble of wedding announcements and obituaries appears with names like Bennet Maxwell and Mrs Jamon Marwell listed among attendees. Several deaths and burial notices follow, including Frederick La UwoLday and others, with service times and locations in West Virginia and nearby towns. The text preserves period tone and scattered details from the era.

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