01 Jul 1883
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1883
Page
1
A lengthy excerpt presents a religious discourse by Talmage on life, suffering, and salvation. It recalls biblical imagery and wartime suffering, urging faith amid trials, the tempests of life, and eventual eternal reward, with anecdotes of courage, sacrifice, and moral reflection.
Special Dispatch reports on a crowded westbound train stop where a man in women’s clothes wore a Prince Albert coat and attempted to flirt with two young women. A note card bearing the name Mr. T. H. Hathaway sparked suspicion, leading to confrontation and the culprit’s denial. The incident concludes with no further action and a note about fictitious names at McLure House.
A controversial manuscript discusses alleged improper conduct by a church adviser. It condemns claims of kissing and other intimate acts, urging a formal church tribunal and promising sympathy for the innocent while demanding swift resolution to protect the congregation from scandal. Other brief items note a license incident, a married man tricked by gossip, a fatal accident on a coal tipple, and church officials awaiting telegram updates.
A sensational Atlantic City tale reveals a young woman named Miss Belle, living at Acme Cottage on Kentucky Avenue, who endured eleven front teeth being extracted by her father as punishment for seeing a young man. Detective reports tie the case to a Philadelphia dentist, Dr Cornog, who confirmed the shocking events and said Miss Belle chose tooth loss over a convent. The alleged lover, Mr George Wolf, and Miss Herring, her stepmother, feature in a tense confrontation as authorities move to protect the girl.
A large explosion during a fire at J. H. Asiniown wholesale hardware shop gutted the building. Nine or more injured, twelve people killed, and debris scattered over Main Street. A crowd restrained by a posse was overwhelmed as powder in the store detonated, causing widespread damage across the area. Nearby reports mention a separate murder case and various local incidents, including a youth injury from a fall and a community event at Martin’s Ferry with races and amusements.
Readers follow the Fourth of July Regatta events as Oarsmen gather in Boston and observers discuss Hanlan and other rowers at the Point of Pines. The page reviews billiards, racing, and the season’s leading athletes with name checks for Hanlan Mansen Haplan Gaivel Hosmer and others amid brisk sporting chatter and wagers.
McKean township and Middleboro cliques join to honor a recent marriage amid old feuds. Squire Laniysan and wife Wing, separated years ago, reconciled after mutual forgiveness. Mrs Laniysan returns to her former home, rekindling esteem and social ties, as General Frye attends a large neighborhood gathering.
A chaotic cholera wave rages across districts with 113 deaths in a single day at Damlatta. Reports claim widespread fear, tolls rising near Tamintie and Moxasurah, prompting strict travel controls and calls for preventive measures. Authorities emphasize heightened surveillance and medical response amid a regional health crisis.
Report recounts a strange incident at Fairmont where a four foot snake entered a bird cage, snared a canary, then retreated but left the cage intact. Neighbors aided in securing the scene as the snake’s intent and path were traced, with cautious notes on the animal’s size and behavior.
In Stavares Virginia on June 30 two editors Beirne and Elam clashed at New Hopes Augusta County. Beirne demanded a second shoe after the first blow and Elam fell wounded in the thigh from a pistol duel with Smith & Wesson revolvers. The crowd dispersed as Elam was aided to cushions. the doctors treated the wound and the second shooter was arrested.
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