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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1896
Page
8
A sprawling, highly garbled report details union activity across multiple states. It mentions committees, wage disputes, strikes, and demonstrations. The piece cites coal and ore operations, wage cuts, and labor conditions, with scattered references to unions, companies, and regional actions.
James B. Trotter and Miss Fannie Mitchell were married Wednesday afternoon at the bride’s mother’s home, with Rev. T. H. Hanna officiating. Attending were relatives from Wheeling and nearby towns, plus friends from Steubenville and nearby communities.
In Womelsdorf West Virginia on June 20 the heavy rain could not dampen turnout for the primary. Able Hart was nominated for sheriff Jared Walmslow for prosecuting attorney Lee Crouch for clerk of the County Court William Wilson for clerk Cyrcutt Court Omar Conrad for county commissioner and Charles Marstiller for county surveyor. All but Marstiller have served eight years in office. A magistrate tie occurred in Roaring Creek district with 33 votes for Cain and Phillipa. A missing Maryland man Thomas Mason is suspected to be lost in the mountains near the Roaring Creek and Charleston railroad line.
Albert Pike Preceptory Knights Kadosh conferred the 30th degree on a large class of postulants under Sir James McCahon and Inspector General Odell Long. Luncheon followed. Upcoming events include Wheeling Commandery and Lodge installations, a St John’s Day service at Second Presbyterian, Cameron Masonic Temple dedication, Miriam Chapter and Circles meetings, Memorial Day observances, and a special Osiris Shrine train to Cleveland for June 23 24.
The berry acorn and chestnut crops are described as the heaviest ever known in the area. Senator Scott's campaign for Congress in the Second district is expanding steadily as support grows.
A humorous old tale in Forest and Stream recounts a night hunt where a negro hunter volunteers to climb a tree to locate a treed coon. From the treetop a mix of cries signals the coon presence and the hunter humorously requests help to belay his trust, highlighting racial humor from the period.
Amateur boat builders can craft a small centerboard yard-rigged boat at home. The article outlines exact construction steps, timber choices, and sail details, claiming one person can handle it with simple tools and modest cost. It praises durability, safety, and ease for hobbyists, with guidance from Newton.
Local items recount visits and social calls in St Clairsville O with names of Hunt McMillen and other Chronicle staffers, plus neighbors hosting guests over the weekend. A long piece describes a boat building project with exact keel, plank, rib, deck and rudder specs, and mentions licenses and marriages in the area.
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