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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1883
Page
2
Ter Registhe boasts a circulation exceeding a thousand copies, claiming a larger reach than any newspaper in the two Virginias or Eastern Ohio. Its advantages as an advertising medium are stated as evident and significant.
A chaotic family scene unfolds as a prankish boy and relatives scheme with a baby in a basket left at the front door. A grocery man, Uncle Ezra, and an irate father grapple with the ruse while neighbors react to the odd delivery and note. The tale blends crude humor with domestic upheaval in a single stranger’s intrusion.
A chaotic society column from the Register era covers scandal chatter about a prominent citizen linked to a boiler‑worker’s wife, public reaction, and a courtly scene. It also notes a Sixth Ward Republican politician in jail, with local names and places mentioned in a lively, sensational tone.
A fragmentary news item describes summer life with mentions of a baby wagon, spring attractions, and a calm water scene. It notes local homes in good condition, a Wing and Wing Hotel opening with boarding houses, and visitors from Chicago and Canton. The piece highlights fair preparations, a broken leg recovery, and Steubenville rallies with music and Kentucky horse interest.
In Wnington a tangled local incident unfolds as Marsineron and others visit Belle Prichard and Miss Dev Christy while temperance events loom. A heated dispute arises over alleged plots to disrupt a speaking tour by temperance orator E. Ciryean at the Munniteton House, with arrests and secretive plotting hinted. The scene centers on city rooms and a controversial night that drew in noted locals and editors from the Pairmont Index and Weest Virginian.
A college town gossip tale follows a male student and a famed beauty as news of their romantic drama leaks through a crowd of witnesses. The scene centers on a Merre Fair Bower encounter and attempts to identify the pair, with locals debating the lovers and the unfolding social spectacle.
A lively mixed column from St Clairsville recounts social notes and a playful marriage ad push. It lists local figures such as W S K and R MOE among sought-after bachelors, along with various lawyers doctors and merchants, inviting eligible singles to respond, and notes upcoming civic events and court sessions.
Bellaire residents attended a St Patrick era party at Will 06 residence honoring Alice Wisara and guests from Whelington. Joseph Svonebors moved his store to the new location above J. A. Helalies shop. Church services and camping trips, weddings, box socials, and local visits marked a bustling week with meetings, dances, and parish announcements across town.
In Parkersburg a notable academy display at the Visitation Academy featured parochial school performances by the Sisters of Charity. A packed hall witnessed English German recitations, piano duets, vocal ensembles, and instrumentals, with awards given for conduct, merit, and artistry, celebrating decades of educational effort in the city.
Fragmented text shows party names, theatre figures, and a baseball game recap. Mentions include J. Golbb arranging a large undertaking, Bea Wilson, Mim Jennie, and a Parkersburg visiting Dramatic Company. Improvised notes hint at Reeves events and a Grattanary ball game with failed score details.
Specimens from the Academy’s students were shown on Tuesday afternoon in an exhibition titled 5 placent festival of the gorastou. Paintings included works by Miss Maite oping and Miss Eile ine Gertrude Campbell. Water colors by Miss Jane Mulguy and embroidery by Miss Lodiss Gocks highlighted the display. The Recurren regrets that space prevents listing all prizes and recipies, but commends the students for a successful year and wishes the school continued prosperity.
Joh Myers, jailed for attempted murder of Joseph Bryant Cameron, was sentenced to two years. Kloman iron works cases await Judge Jacobs. Writ of mandamus against county commissioners for jail repairs. McMechan will case movant seeks new trial. Intex mill Wheelin Creek sale to J I Parkinson. Pension acquisitions aided by Reid agency. Local church panic over a cornpole lamp explosion with no injuries. Lawn party at Dr Bruce’s residence features popular acts. Shattuck sells brick. 15,000 daily output planned. Waynesburg college commencement attended by Thomas St Rogers and family. Wool shipments and county figures list large buyers. Road condemnation begun by commissioners. Temperance revival and community gatherings noted. Orchard and politicking events described with local attendance.
The piece describes ongoing hard times for Frostburg and nearby Lonaconing miners on George's Creek. It notes prior year shutdowns, resumed but uncertain production, and payouts to miners from Blair Avon and other firms. Rail and canal tolls affect transport and mining districts.
Andrew Latimer visits Wapello and attends gatherings with old acquaintances. News from Wellsburg notes music at Shortly Herdey and social outings in Smithfield Ridge, plus plans for a new lodge of order. Casper Biter jailed for fighting. typhoid patient improves. bank shares and Salvation Army appeals discussed. social scenes in Wellsburg and Portland mentioned.
Obituary notice fragment notes Arttanoce Jane Mn E wife of Rev Robert Chrlewell with unclear residence and details. The readable portion references a death or memorial in a church or community context with limited data.
Reported as a busy visit with crowds and social events. Paterson and other locals recalled past trips to Parkerburg with mixed reception from residents. Descriptions of a drunken incident and police activity surface, while the Henwood and Parsonage families are noted in relation to community events and the parsonage project.
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