26 Jul 1885
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1885
Page
1
Reports detail heightened funeral preparations for General Grant with a national monument proposed in New York. Messages of condolence arrive from presidents, governors, and foreign leaders as crowds gather and officials coordinate the burial ceremony and related commemorations.
A sensational stress story from Wood County links Dr. Lilly and his son Luther to a self styled reign of terror around Jerry's Run on Pond Creek. The report describes threats, attacks, an armed guard protecting the Lilly household, and community fear amid alleged past associations with a sewing machine company and varying religious affiliations. Local names include D A Lilly Luther Lilly Ravenswood Cephas Waters Robinson Foegan Janes Atkinson and the Sands boys.
Mixed trade tone reported in Bradstreet telegrams with dry goods showing better than expected sales in Boston and Philadelphia. Autumn samples large, discounts common to spur purchases. Wool markets active but unchanged in prices. carryings unchanged. Western harvests slow buying, feeding a cautious outlook. Iron and steel dull, petroleum rising on speculation, cotton up due to August conditions. Provisions weak, dairy dull, sugar and tea prices down.
A Maryland case of trichinosis emerges from May 9 at City Hospital after Mrs Joba Pangman and her husband and three children consumed pork. All suffered abdominal pain and widespread illness. Mrs Pangman died days later, while two children faced severe symptoms. The incident underlines a rare state occurrence and follows doctor F Hieessler’s investigation.
Postmaster General Vilas says a supplementary circular for removals circulated to committees was not issued. He and the President intend to upholding the December 24 1884 tenure of office policy and will act strictly. No other circulars were sent as they were deemed unnecessary.
Pranum Post No. 221 G A R Bridgeport held a meeting July 24 to honor General Grant. They resolved to mourn his death, drape their hall for six months, wear badges for 30 days, and hold memorial services. The note also lists local notices and upcoming funeral transportation for Isaac Holloway and other community mentions.
Government policy on convict labor is discussed in a dispatch from Washington. Secretary Manning replies to E W Oyster detailing that the Peoria post office project used Brainerd & Co for 15 125 dollars, and no broader policy statement is made. Separate notices list appointments by the President and coverage of General Grant’s burial debates and local items from Martins Ferry and Wheeling.
A historical column extols General Grant using lending papers as a lens, arguing he rose from obscurity to command and symbolized character over pain. It notes his military genius, mercy to enemies, and lasting influence on national memory, framing his death as a noble close to a storied career.
International gossip notes the royal wedding coverage and public reception as Princess Lestrice and Henry show in London. The Prince of Wales pursues turf ambitions while political friction grows over Ireland and trade, with a looming election and tensions with the Bank of Ireland.
MCQILLIN CO Na discuss weekly business notes and market updates with brief references to local firms and economy.
The notice states that during the week a selection of goods will be on sale with reductions already applied and invites every buyer to take notice of the marked prices and savings.
A late July dispatch from New Orleans reports a cattle disease sweeping the parish west of town, with hundreds of cattle and mules dying. Authorities burn infected carcasses using oil and tar to curb the stench and vitiation of the air as the outbreak harms livestock and possibly people in the area.
The publisher of General Grant's book states the General did not rely on recollections alone. He used twenty or thirty large data ledgers kept with details during the war and copied onto a mantel copy for reference.
All fabrics formerly sold at 12 3 4 and 12 3 4 cents per yard in beiges twills brocades and more are cut to 8 cents per yard Armures Camels hair crazy cloths in good stock trimmed from 80 75 and 60 cents to 50 45 and 35 cents per yard 48 inch black nun’s veiling now 75 cents and 1 00 per yard
A local textile sale advertises reduced prices for fabrics labeled Summer Silks. The 35 cent quality is discounted to 30 cents per yard and the 75 cent quality reduced to 50 cents per yard.
Summer silks black silk cashmere and cloth suits are offered at under half their previous prices. The sale highlights significant discounts on dressy fabrics and tailored ensembles for the season.
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