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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1897
Page
8
A dense, mixed-density onion of community items from a local paper lists names, places, and events. It mentions St Mary's Literary Society receipts, church services at St Pauls, staff payroll totals, and residents traveling or visiting towns, with scattered remarks about exhibits, salesmen, and a concerts or entertainments program shaping the day’s social landscape.
Charleston, W Va January reports indicate a constitutional amending commission will be announced Sunday by presiding officers of both houses. D Ellert is to chair with Republicans and Democrats named from Senate and House. The nine member panel aims to draft amendments for submission before the February session adjourns. Major figures from state government and business appear as proposed members as debate centers on land and corporate reform measures.
The House judiciary committee held routine proceedings in Charleston as members reviewed preliminary measures and set upcoming timetable for legislation. Committee staff prepared summaries and deadlines while reporters noted limited public access to the session.
All day session to day, with a list of bills ordered reported favorably and adversely. Notable items include No 7 on docket entries for Justices of the Inane, No 110 duties of county clerks, No 148 death penalty by electrocution, and No 181 timing of circuit courts. several measures were sent back without recommendation. The report also notes tax questions and procedural changes affecting town charters and education boards.
The state supreme court today disposed of cases from Teaxton and Parley counties. Wade et al and Childe & Co. versus Duntee et al saw motions to reinstate denied. appeals overruled. Adjourned to Monday 10 a.m. Local coverage notes January proceedings.
Washington January 30. Midge Turner former Republican wins Senate seat after fusionist rally. On first ballot Turner receives 65 of the 87 votes with 19 fusionists abstaining or voting for others. Turner, a longtime political figure, shifts to free silver advocacy and railroad ownership support while aligning with silver Republicans Democrats and populists in the Senate organization. He has backed protectionist tariffs and previously ran for the Senate in 1890s with a deadlock against Senator Allen.
Seven inmates, held on murder charges, escaped Fayereville jail yesterday evening. Erne Sackson and Kim Coonti named among escapees. Jackson and Coonti formed the jailer after the others fled. all five remaining at large. One report suggests a warrant for Jackson and Coonti may arrive today. Other escapees include Williams, for murder on Lowg Creek, and Hitt, for murder on Rooney's Creek. the three others detained for lesser offenses.
Secretary Otney and Sir John Pauncefote signed the convention defining the Alaska boundary with Britain’s possessions. A four member commission will be named later and meet in London or Washington under the treaty terms.
A bogus advertisement extols Dr Lincoln Smith for restoring vision with a touted method. It quotes testimonials from local figures including LINCOLN SMITH, The Shae Company, Rev. J L Wettomeen, Rev. David A Connningham, and Supt. Anderson, claiming many citizens gained eye relief and reduced headaches. The piece lures readers to private consultations on Twelfth Street.
A cryptic OCR style passage strings together names such as Thomas Bailey Arriate and Renita with references to cottages, satin, and a cityявя, mentioning Kinemar, Navlon, and Willies Watian. The text resembles garbled memorial or reflection prose with unclear narrative and numerous misspellings.
An Irish market style notice praises Chamberlain's Coven Remedy for cough relief. Norah, Rory Newson, and Headford figures are mentioned in a sprightly, testimonial tone. The advertisement extols the remedy as the top preparation, claiming superior satisfaction and market leadership.
The Soldier County Relief Committee will meet in Bellis and hold a session in Frank Mason's office to hear applicants' cases for relief. Applications must be filed through the committee. those who fail to apply may be dropped and funds distributed at the session. Names of committee members span wards, with health and illness notes for several residents and community updates.
A partial readable line suggests a historical notice or snippet with names and places but text is garbled. Key entities are not fully identifiable, leaving the exact event or subject uncertain.
An old notice describes applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm to the chest and back for prompt relief from pains caused by cold and potential pneumonia. Sold by druggists.
A fragment outlines a 1927 chapter praising a trance medium named for revelations of love, luck, and life guidance. It promises tested powers, reading destiny, removing obstacles, and advising on relationships and marriage, with scheduling details and claims of worldwide recognition.
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