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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1890
Page
4
A long fragmented report describes shipments, agents, and lines involved in Pacific coast transport. It mentions delays, deliveries, and reorganizations of an express service, with references to ports, agencies, and a January meeting planning a unified system for passenger and cargo conveyance.
A speech advocating reduced wage disparity, resisting paid labor to outcompete domestic workers, warning capitalists against monopoly power. It denounces corruption, calls for labor rights, and urges unity to preserve honest labor and national prosperity amid political factions. January 25 in Wheeling Virgina with committee reports and clerical appointments.
In the sixth ward a theft occurred with a suspect named Suato and an overseer noting Oliver badly hurt. Police reported the event as a disorderly break in with injuries and ongoing investigation by authorities.
The Sixth ward cites a bold theft at Fred Weingerber’s Chapline street produce store. Thieves seized a table and a ten pound butter block after a dining room intrusion, eluding officers by midnight. Separate items include an overcoat theft linked to “Simny” Gordon, a purse of law and order in Bellaire, and a knife assault on Officer Smith during an arrest near Pittsburgh Coal Works. Minor arrests and local notices follow, with community events and society updates across areas including Martins Ferry and Bellaire.
Central Whealing faces a week of near gas shortages after an eight inch main fracture. Secretary Scott says supply remains tight and water works are shut while a new gas well, largest in Washington county, is drilled but delayed by poor roads. Residents await the coming week for increased gas and heat.
The column covers community life with visits, water works for Whitaker addition, and church activities. It reports accidents including Orval Marple losing two fingers, medical travel to Wheeling, and local officials and residents in ongoing civic matters. Court sessions in session on State of West Virginia v Taylor, and local crimes, marriages, licenses, and fires are noted along with school and town updates.
Frank Daniels and an excellent company bring the farce Little Pack to the Opera House next Friday. Daniels, famed for Old Sport in Rag Baby, headlines with a lively ensemble in a show touted as the best of its kind. Reserved seats are available at House’s.
A local band and operatic orchestra begin a three night engagement at the Grand starting Monday evening. The Toledo audience filled the house, with standing room at a premium at the People's. Reuben Glue, from Life pee the Bush magers, stars as Reuben Gine, a quirky yet kind Yankee farmer. the cast is long and strong and the crowd’s approval was clear. Reserved seats available at Weit's seat store.
Ohio Lodge No 1 reports strong attendance and edification talk at a meeting. New Cumberland Lodge No 22 conducted funeral rites for Robert Foremann of Steubenville with Masonic honor and an Empire to Cumberland escort. District Deputy Grand Master present. Nelson Lodge No 0 and other bodies expected to meet next week. several candidates received degrees. Alpha Lodge notes high interest and upcoming anniversaries. Philo Council No 94 National Union installed officers on January 22 with President Morningstar and Vice-President Morningstar listed.
Local items report residents returning home and visiting relatives, with Mrs John Wilson hosting guests on North Main. Attended Kirk-Gowes wedding in Morristown and St Clairsville, plus jail lodging for Thomas Mayne and Emmetty Barnesville. Town aid candidates named by William Jackson. a church event and railroad plans discussed. Health ads for cough remedies and farmer’s trust mention.
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