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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1895
Page
7
The Wheeling Register reports a heated discussion over a proposed ten cent tax to fund street paving and macadam, with petitions calling for city improvements and a new mayor. It details legislative authority to levy, assess, and collect such taxes, plus spending on alleys, sewers, and paving, amid public petitions and names.
A fragmentary discussion on Delaware governance and literacy during an era of reform. It references Governor candidates, the influence of education on politics, and concerns about corruption and public trust amid a rising demand for educated leadership. The text notes Delaware as an old state with high literacy and education debates shaping political alignments.
The text reports indictments of townspeople in Jaden Mucus Criminal Court after a late greed Juey formula case. Names like Chel Andjidioy Ade Poster Math Courty Clara Abie Mauiswith Madelisin Horie Bila Milter and others appear amid charges for drunkenness and related offenses. The article notes Judge Vaull and Switzlerland native W Haechter admitted to citizenship and mentions costs and commissions.
Yesterday morning around four o'clock a back wall of the Conrad Trolls Sees new building in St Clairsville fell in during a breeze. A number of rafters fell and the wall collapsed, with the mortar failing. The accident could have caused multiple deaths if it had occurred during the day. The wall stood about 3200 in height.
A public notice urges use of Veno Remedies for life extension and medical relief. It details weekly sessions running through January and February, inviting residents to consult at the Veno Ost office at Eleventh and Widin streets, with free consultations and a televised demonstration by Dr Hutloyy and Mr. Chae Ik Gort.
The week closing saw top attractions and strong patronage across local theatres. Al Fields drew crowds at the Opera House while Aladdin and the curtain raiser comedy sold well. Charls T. Elta’s farewell Casper the Yodler drew admirers, and the Tarbesa company staged Starlight with Miss Willard. Upcoming weeks promise James O Neill in Monteretto and Jane at various towns, amid a touring scene facing many small-town bookings and shifting guarantees.
The piece reviews audience habits at the Grand and previews Shore Acres as a simple, vital play about everyday life. It highlights first-nighters and regulars, gift schemes, and rising theater interest among youths, noting James Neill's long career and the famous actors connected toProductions at the time. The article previews a January 25th show with an emphasis on enduring acting talent and American stage life.
In Dillonvale and nearby towns miners report few gains and many leaving as strikes press on. A soap Signage joke unfolds between grocers Lubg and a neighbor, leading to a price swap and taunting humor. William S. Crate wins a $6500 verdict against a major railroad after suing for $25,000 over an aunt’s loss. A horse, 33, dies in Center township after years in service for John Adamson. Warrenton miners face ongoing strikes. Walter Wills of Wheel ing Lodge No. 9 receives State Grand Master’s approval as Past Deputy First Master, marking a notable honor for a young official.
An argument at a Clark's addition home in Martin's Ferry led Delma Jacobs to pull a gun on his father J S Jacobs. Charles Risner, hearing the disturbance, rushed inside to seize the weapon before harm occurred. The event ends with authorities reviewing the case.
Fragmentary death notices list numerous individuals with surnames Schambra Waddle Ennis Wilson Marling Far Baron His chest Kaltenbach Zook and others. Entries indicate dates in January years 1895 to 1905, with funeral or interment details and family relations.
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