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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1885
Page
2
A colorful panorama of foreign legations in Washington unfolds through vivid scenes of ambassadors and their families. The piece surveys residences, social routines, and chaperones, detailing lavish entertainments, fashion, and the mix of cultures in the capital’s diplomatic circle.
The Metropolitans base won four of five with two wins over Allegheny and two over Louisville. The Athletics captured four of six, three from Cincinnati and one from St Louis. The Brooklyns won three and lost three, one loss to Louisville and two to Allegheny. The Baltimores fared worst, winning one from each and losing three to St Louis and one to Cincinnati. Eastern clubs improved versus leaders, but none broke into the top four. The Athletics gained on the Brooklyns as Taoveit joined the rotation and Milligan recovered, while Lynch nears peak form for last year. The Brooklyn squad shows promising team work as gilt-edged talent blends into results. Next week’s likely close races loom based on current form. The standings table at week’s end follows.
A ragged tale notes Dickerson and Butalo on a tiny game at third base with Nicol patrolling right field for St Louis and Avonia pairing with Chiekca for Chicago. Umpire Quinn denied a move in the Eastern League while St Louis coaches are described as foggy. A wild chorus of fans shouts oda everybody and the Chicago club boasts abstinence from drink. Providence Boston game delayed by weather to be played in Providence. crowd roars at Polo Grounds as McKassick sold a stallion and Bloodaont moves to Presque Isle. Messenger Chief expected in a 2.17 class at New York Driving Club. Boston girls travel to Wickely for a minute class bid. Oregon Horse and Land Co claims forty-seven stallions and sixty-tale mares for near 100000 dollars. Riders arrive at a circuit to rein at an unnamed place in July, winding up in Rutland. Maryland Turkey Cin officers re-elected with Wain Hut Firs as first vice president and other officers listed.
A Hea ton city committee moves to sponsor a regatta on the Chacles river this July Fourth. The Cornell crew for the intercollegiate regatta was selected last Thursday, with Herbert Howland at bow Frank Seola at stroke Sid Holeman No 3 Edward Almond No 4 Courtney.
A June 6 reception in Wellsburg West Virginia honored the birthday of Hon J B Sommerville. Mrs Sommerville and friends hosted a pleasant evening at the Lewis House with refreshments and social rounds before midnight. The note mentions court proceedings and a sermon at West Virginia Normal, reflecting local activities in a brief society item.
A long, ornate commencement address Lynched by the presidency of Miss Taylor at Wheeling Female College, reflecting on farewells, opportunities, and divine guidance. The speaker honors graduates, faculty, and trustees while praising the college’s chariots of God guiding students toward future paths and public service.
Riverside furnace remains the sole active industry amid strict sanitary rules and wool prices slump. A flood of local notices covers school conduct, church events, fraternal gatherings, notable migrations, and a dramatic rescue at riverfront, with routine civic and business shifts outlined for the week.
Our old friend Mack Ralston and sister visit as delegates for county officers, candidates for Sheriff, Director of Poor, and Jury Commissioner. Balloting to be held in Washington on Monday next, one for each office. Wheeling sends many delegates, and some boys plan a visit to Wheeling Park today.
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