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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1897
Page
7
A lengthy OCR fragment lists names, addresses, and roles linked to Cameron and nearby communities. It references local officials, property owners, and residents along with court, public works, and social affairs mentions. The text quality is poor but preserves entities like Cameron, Me, and various individuals and roles.
Fragmented OCR from a local paper recalls church events weddings and social notes. Mentions St Johns church, details of marriages, attendance at Wheeling events, and community updates including local sales and a newly opened ivory shop in Berry. Other names and places include Worthington, Moundsville, and Wheeling.
A damaged OCR item lists oblique references to deaths and funerals. It mentions a mother’s death, a funeral on Sunday, and remarks about local residents, with scattered names and places like Wellsiaure and Philadelphia. The text is garbled and many proper nouns are uncertain.
A garbled OCR text segment from the St Clairsville page references local names, officers, and events with many unclear words. It mentions figures like Stewart and Lovin, and references season details, returns, and town matters. The fragment shows a clash of misread terms and misplaced names without a clear single news event.
The King's Daughters hosted a charity evening at Court Mouse Mall featuring music and games. Mr and Mrs J W Scott returned home after a pleasant visit to Spence Street and nearby areas.
Nominations posted for city officers including George J Reta dluck Callaghan and others with Republican and Democrat affiliations. Funeral notices accompany reports of Mrs Melissa J Smith Lost Creek Margaret Hassel, and local obituaries. broader civic and legislative notes cover council meeting, bank events, and upcoming races.
Weston and surrounding towns report a flurry of visitors and changes as many relatives arrive for family gatherings. Notables include ex Major J M Gaylord returning with his bride, Chicago visitor Arthur Lewis staying with his brother, local officials and bankers visiting Clarksburg and Parkersburg, and numerous calls on churches, hotels, and stores. Residents discuss holidays, illness, court moves, and community events including a shadow-graph entertainment hosted by Miss Trevor with a large local turnout.
A reforming call condemns abandoning newborns on doorsteps and links maternal health to child welfare. It praises Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for strengthening the mother’s body during pregnancy and helping childbirth. Personal testimonial cites improved health and easier recovery after use.
Parkersburg West Virginia on January 9 reports visiting friends in Charleston for a short trim. Miss Toby McMechan of Washington Bottom plans a visit, while Miss May Hop Elise lies ill at the home on Market Street. Obituary notes mark the death of Miss Konl, with mourners mourning her loss. Several residents travel for business, court appearances, and extended visits, including D D Johnson in Charleston before the supreme court and Miss Morgan Jackson on extended stay in St Louis. Local social events include Charity Whist Club hosting, and visits by Col Ty T. Delticker and Col A F Denniston on business.
Steubenville scene includes Wes Harter moving to Ponceton Indiana for a hotel position. Conductor Samuel V. Thompson of Morrantown W Va wed Mary Workman, with a Cleveland reception later. Weddings, anniversaries, visits and social club gatherings fill town life as Rev G E McManiman officiates and revival closes.
Cold wet weather leaves hundreds without gas and stops school heating all week. Washington’s birthday parade and speeches planned by the G A P. Hazel glass works strike ends. workers return. Dr J Frank Donohio and Miss Alice Adams wed at bride’s father AV Adams home. George Walker nominated Republican burgess. Dems back C L Judson for same post. Election on February 1. Communion held at Third United Presbyterian with 29 joining. Ed C Horn returns from Bay City Michigan. Mrs Harry H Davis hosts fancy work party for Miss Hildebrand of Pittsburgh. Mrs Pranzman dies at Jefferson Ave home. Tuesday Evening Whist Club hosted by Mrs Mel Keever. County jail overcrowded with record prisoners. Three year old Craig Cushiman burns clothes on grate.
New Martinsville visitors and locals gather in Fairmont for church services, social outings, and town meetings. Notables include Mrs. Levi Dinges and daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Caine, Mr. Henry Newenschwaninder, and Dr. J W Merkelvey, with reports of illnesses, travel, and church reopenings amid community updates.
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