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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1896
Page
6
The article details Wheeling plants operating at full capacity, brick and tile production plans, and maintenance issues. It notes labor notes across cities with union activity, wage talks, eight hour goals, and upcoming conventions affecting steel, glass, and mining workers.
Masonic bodies in Wheeling report a busy week with visits from Claysville Lodge No. 447 and a full Rose Croix Chapter session led by Wise Master John M. Birch. Wheeler Lodge No. 5 held an annual meeting electing Henry See as Worshipful Master and planning St. Joan’s day installation. Upcoming events include multiple lodge communications, Knight of Kadosh work, and a St. John’s Day ceremony in Cameron. Public notices cover schoolhouse corner stone delays at Moundsville and social functions by Miriam Chapter No. 1 and Circle No. 2 with strawberry socials and readings. The Protectial Home Circle expands in Wheeling with strong support and new members. Wheeling Circle 245 meets monthly with a special gathering at the McLure House to hear P. D. Stratton.
Mrs John Rolco and children of Sisteraville visited relatives here for several days and returned home Thursday. Miss May Harman hosted friends in New Martinsville and Mr Campbell of Bellaire attended to Belmont Coale matters. Mrs Handenschild returned from Hannibal. Misses Lowe and Baxter came home from Marietta. Blanche Lemmons has started music studies. Mrs A L C Vetter leaves for Parkersburg for a couple of weeks. Ed Richardson returns from Chicago. The M E church third quarterly meeting will be held at Wittens O Saturday with services Sunday.
Pa expounds beloved principles as members gather for a large, profitable evening. Several new initiates, many applications, and increased harmony marked the circle. Next Wednesday’s meeting at the Mistare House parlor promises a musical and literary program by brothers and sisters.
Supreme Court of Appeals transacted business yesterday with orders in Mathews v Canapest and others from Marshall and adjoining counties. Bond set at 200 for Prim m Co and others. Benson v Snyder reversed in Cleant Court. Several cases submitted or continued. Adjourned to Monday 10 am. Listing of goods and fabrics appears at end.
Thomas Higgine, injured at a glass factory, is improving with one rib broken and no internal injuries. Local residents attend meetings, funerals, and visits. Epworth League elections select officers. Price’s Floating Opera arrives in town. plans for an oil well on Thompson estate proceed. multiple social visits and small incidents populate the daily life report.
London reports crown heads and society figures congratulating Persimmon after the prince of Wales colt won the derby at Epsom. The Prince’s triumph sparks cheers for Marlborough House, Astor gatherings, and broad media praise while debates over race fairness stir among tabloids and society columns.
Fragmentary report cites a pending judgment for Bath with overdue payment terms and a case where the jury had not agreed on a verdict. Mentions T.3. Riley as general constable and references to millinery and hats with reduced prices.
Shirley Stetson of Boston files a claim on the estate of the late Mr John Stetson through attorney Hugh Pattee of Kansas City. She contends she is the daughter by marriage to the deceased and that her mother was Mrs Stetson before Anthony. The case questions the legitimacy of another claimant and references divorce papers from Pittsburgh and a 1978 marriage. The probate hearing is set for July 1.
A powder trust in New York appears to run a cartel including the Lailin & Taal Mowder Company, Hazard Power Company, and Dupon de Nemoor Company. The combination raised fears of long years of virtual control and pushed the powder line price from 8.25 to 4 per kilo while other grades jumped. The new order took effect recently.
A crowded premiere previews a grand spectacle at Monat Park. Soldiers, music, and dramatic tableaux recreate Civil War battles, Washington era parades, and iconic flags. The production blends marching bands, cannon fire, and patriotic choruses to astonish audiences in a landmark event.
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