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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1893
Page
4
The Labor Tribune notes a trend of owners shutting down Shelz mills and the push from unions to maintain the AA of 1 5 W. W. disruptions ripple through iron and steel works in Allegheny, Wheeling, and nearby towns with several plants resuming or adjusting operations.
A jumble of brief items from Burlington Ohio and nearby counties reports travel by Dew Postprices and Orion Delaney, a family visit, a burial at Riverview cemetery, a man returning home, local names and occupations, a new job at a Creele mill, a birth in Boom’s area, residents socializing, riverbank residents prospering, ore activity at the Gaylord mines, and a dance event hosted by Philip Leonard on January 3.
A jumble of town happenings includes Teris Millen planning ex President Hayes funeral and a poisoned valuable dog incident while Pittsburg visitors arrive. Church fundraising for electric debt ends. Seaway Revision misses Sunstar. marriage licenses issued for multiple couples and local court events noted.
In Cumberland West Virginia on January 21 a small fire in the school basement near the furnace interrupted a Thursday evening gathering. The public, trained for emergencies, evacuated calmly under teacher guidance. Damage minimal. fire was contained and inspected. Residents on the ridge face a water famine as tankers deliver water for household use. Chelsea management issues notice about seed residency and church foreclosures.
Ohio Lodge No 1 held a lively meeting with Grand Lecturer James McCahon conferring the first degree. Fellow Craft work was deferred. The group mourned the death of Past Grand Master Wm J Bates Sr and noted burials by Wheeling Commandery. Nelson Lodge 20 and 3 planned services, while Miriam Chapter enjoyed a social gathering.
Ancient Order United Workmen members prepare for Memorial Day exercises at the Jewish Synagogue at two this afternoon. Welcome Lodge members meet at 1:30 and march in a body. Addresses by Bros. Bornheim Pornblaser and Fullerton. Music by Bros. Zurlaub, Pyro, Bentz, Dowler, Flora Williams, and Mrs. Corcoran. District Deputy Master Workman G J Garrison plans new lodge with 75 to 80 members by February 1. Also notes on Lodge activities, membership counts, and Chauncey Depew anecdotes.
A Chicago News Record item relays a tenant’s playful complaint about a daughter’s piano practice in the next flat. He jokes that 3650 yearly hours of Chopin have worn on him and his wife, suggesting a switch to other nocturnes on certain days for relief.
In New York on January 21 1893 two new plays drew strong audiences. Ha worths A Flag of Truce impressed at Columbus Theatre with vivid staging while The Span of Life at People's Theatre proved a hit, promising long runs and profits for owner H S Taylor.
An advertisement extols Dr Greene's Nervura as a powerful blood and nerve tonic promising to restore strength, vigor, and mood. It targets exhausted men with nervous weakness, dizziness, despondency, and memory issues, claiming the product is purely vegetable and sold by druggists for $1.00.
A letter extols Dr Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy, claiming dramatic personal improvement from gloom to hope. It cites testimonials from Craniel H. Hopspox of Louiserville Mass and invites free consultation at Dr Greene's New York office, with a symptom sheet sent on request.
MOUNDSVELDE J Sapler buys partner’s share in mercantile business. Henry Lobs takes half interest in Kercher tensorial shop and plans cigar factory. County officials vault oil store for easier record access. Grimes sells Fifth Street residence to Mrs. L. Stewart. W L Koontz and bride host friends at new Middle Grove home. Iloan Cook joins Wheeling trust company. Mrs. Amy Wilson hosts farewell reception. Jas Buchanan of Ohio Valley now with New York insurance firm in the city. Clara Baker hosts musical at Jefferson Avenue. Oldham and Freed work in Charleston on Star Jaw makers. New York Opera and Symphony Club perform at Opera House. Thesbian Club travels to New Martinsville. Albert Snape to trip to New York and Philadelphia. Young men host outing to Valley Park. horses misbehave but are cared for. Miss Nellie Hobinson of Wheeling visits Mrs. J. L. Leughile.
A teacher attempts a quiet lesson with five students at a primary school. A boy named Harry, in a playful mood, crawls to his desk like a mouse prompting laughter from pupils and dismay from the teacher.
Miss Bessie Noll returns home after months away in the Shale. Capt. Mubleman visits Wheeling on business. J R Dunlap arrives home from Pittsburg and Wheeling. Protracted meetings in English ME Church led by Rev Fisher. Miss Dora Nesnitt visits Matamoras. Ernest Cisher heads to Mounds WV to join his brother in the cigar trade. Literary society events with O. K. Kemp’s solo. sleighing season returns with warmer weather. a near bank fire at the People's National Bank injures proprietor A M Albert but causes about 1000 dollars damage. George Price marries Hannah Arnold. Jacob Hoger improving after illness. Williams Bros buy Main and Chestnut corner lot for a three-story block. Rome Shively visits Batesville. Saran Campbell dies at eighty after long residence. Odd Fellows banquet at Masonic Hall. talks of a local canning factory persist despite doubt of realization.
A quirky church fair displays vary from old village pump to a giant spider web booth. A banner invites visitors to "Come into my parlor" while stalls showcase fancy work and tempting notions amid a playful, historic theme.
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