This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1884
Page
6
A Wheeling store pledges to bind customers with fair dealings. The letter emphasizes careful service, proper goods, honest pricing, and strict quality in ready-made clothing and furnishings. It notes the full seasonal stock and warns against misfires and crookedness in quality, trim, and price.
A detailed report describes large diameter wells being drilled to increase water supply. It notes a 28 foot diameter well and 52 foot depth, with a 4000000 gallon per day pump capacity and ongoing excavation north of the ballast building. Proposals for a new reservoir and shafting pacing the riverbank are discussed along with public works committee actions at Charenton.
A reporter quotes Ms Er Holmes, manager of the company, describing an employee named Seeley, a 17 year old who handled funds by taking receipts from office callers and failing to credit them. He was discharged after failing to explain a discrepancy in books and fled the city. His father, informed, hopes for his return within two weeks. Detective follow up in Cincinnati.
Huge turnout of iron workers and families traveled from Wheeling to Beaver Pa for the Amalgamated Association gathering. Tens of trains and streetcars carried workers and their wives and daughters amid hot sun and festive booths. President William Weihe presided as crowds enjoyed games and speeches, with L. Martin among organizers. The event ended with a large, orderly return to Wheeling and praise for the association's annual gathering.
A Wheeling resident recalls a hot day talk about building an inclined railway to a hilltop overlook. The vision imagines a summer resort above Chapline Hill with breezes, promenades, and a commodious park, contrasting crowded city heat below and promising public enjoyment and business potential.
A long string of visitors and residents celebrates social life in Wheeling. Miss Nettie Allen sails to Columbus, Ohio. Miss Minnie Fore and Miss Dixie Phillips visit Steubenville and Bellaire. Col. Pred Norton and family enjoy Yellowstone breezes. many locals host friends from Pittsburgh, Steubenville, Canton, and Smithfield, with multiple city residents noted as guests at homes and hotels.
A reporter visits opium dens in a major city, guided by a local to see the scene. He tries the pipe, inhales repeatedly, and experiences a lengthy intoxicated episode, finally waking hours later after a troubling tour of joints and learners. The piece details the den setup, pipes, methods, and the cultural underside involved.
A round of public and private picnics balls and driving parties dominated the Wheeling social week. The ARROANIA organization held a grand opening picnic at the new Fair Grounds with horse and foot races and dancing. Gramasta Amusement Society hosted a Seibt’s Garden picnic with Mayer’s orchestra and lawn sports. A school picnic at Wheeling Park drew numerous families and a reception at Seibert Garden celebrated a betrothal. Westwood’s Mall hosted a large South Wheeling reception while a St Clairsville driving party showcased scenic routes and a late supper. A leap year riding party at Wheeling Park and an A F C Cooking Club formation added to the festivities.
The report surveys concerts and musical events across cities including the Capital and Westwood Hall. It mentions C B Stencil directing a Lutheran church concert, G B Caldwell traveling to Caius for recuperation, Weber playing the vcony at the Cathedral, and a grand Pittsburg owner's event with artists like Mateus Voron and Wikleman. It notes instrument updates from Kranich Bach, Mapleson’s return to Hust, and various operatic plans and personalities in America and Europe.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.