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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1897
Page
9
A damaged OCR fragment references an event or service description related to covering fares of a named entity but lacks clear details. No definitive people, places, or dates are readable to identify the event, making a precise summary challenging.
An 1890s health notice explains indigestion leading to serious ailments and urges Stuart's Dyapep tablets as a harmless treatment. It claims digestion improves with wholesome food and herbal tablets, listing side effects and encouraging purchase through Start Co in Marshall, Michigan.
Fragmented OCR shows court actions and public notices from a 19th century ledger. Mentions appointing Mizlslerater of the vatate of Tharity Te Metapiey, a gunboat Wheeling matter, will contest and injunctions. Names like Jorge Maull and Brown appear amid scattered procedural references and a memorial event lineup.
A fragmented notice describes a Saturday sale by auctioneer Horn cap near Simpson residents on Fifteenth Street. The item list includes household goods and farm implements for sale to fund miscellaneous purposes. A speaker references Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a preferred remedy.
Last Friday night the programme tested methods of the Ring as Sam Boyce was knocked out in the city solicitor race with Alex Forgey named receiver and Dr Jepson health officer. A new deal reshapes the BPW and water boards while McKeever loses the market master bid. Sloan resumes the mayorship with Hahne slated as streets superintendent and water works chief.
A detailed report describes a wheeling Republican caucus where a city building deal was shaped by the ring, pressuring ward factions. The Eight Ward members protested and withdrew after the meeting, while other wards aligned with the program. The Register’s reporter attended and records the proceedings.
The traveling members assemble in the council chamber around eight, many candidates and supporters attend for a caucus. The room grows hot, a janitor opens upper windows, roll is called, Horkheimer named chairman and Melore names Wiggins as temporary secretary.
A heated Wheeling caucus proceedings reveal proxy disputes, ward representation fights, and a push to bind members to actions. Debates over open versus secret ballots prevailed as nominations for city offices progressed amid real estate questions, resignations, and ties.
A page of obituaries and funeral notices dated January with multiple entries. Names include Walford John, Kennedy Mrs, Hornbrook, Sehenk Sophia, McCarthy Timothy P, Dillon Captain Jiter Die ton, Wilt sie Charlotte, Petrie, Bearley Mary, and Bosley Caroline. Each entry notes residence, date of death, age ranges, funeral arrangements, and interment details.
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