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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1885
Page
2
Scattered scraps discuss divorce grounds and social decay with references to English earls and moral reform. The piece ambles through legal fines, sobriety, and a crude portrait of a traveler known as the leather man, interlaced with theatrical chatter and rumors of a failed London drama production.
A noisy mock conversation spans gossip about lovers and marriage licenses, with scattered city names and figures. The piece references Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Fall River, and East Liverpool, noting marriage cost opinions and social pressure on unions amid scattered quotes and dramatic chatter.
An 19th century society column surveys fashion ware, china and wares in Wheeling. Describes Amelia porcelain, Florentine ware, blue and white designs, and Neapolitan-esque pieces. Notes private tastes, millinery trends, and a forthcoming inaugural ball while touching on domestic amusements and social chatter.
Fragmentary 19th century newspaper essay argues for annexation by Pennsylvania and a liberal license system. It claims taxes should be raised on corporations in PA while WV would gain prosperity, detailing tax contrasts, exemptions, and county comparisons, with rural and urban impact described. Multiple entities include West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Greene County, and towns. The piece denounces state taxation as oppressive and cites fiscal examples to persuade readers.
The article notes leagues and associations forming with growing confidence, highlights Pittsburgh and Brooklyn as strong teams, and mentions Philadelphia support. It reports runners and trotters active nationwide where weather allows, names Muswy Cobb Philadelphia Trinket and Harry Wilkes as talked about stars, and mentions owners planning to meet public demand for racers as New Orleans season builds toward a steady rise.
Late Brooklyn-based players seek better salaries while Gillgan of Providence and Robins of Providence clash over contracts. Harvard grapples with finances as Phillips leaves. Yale to wear blue and black. Bowdoin to send four to intercollegiate regatta. Yale opens in New York April 2. Harvard Athletic Association urges players to train for Intercollegiate games.
The report lists Arthur Thumbers staging major bouts with Sullivan absent and Jiminy Ryans enjoyable reception. Jack Barke promotes tough clashes, while Clark's sparring and wrestling events in Philadelphia draw interest. Denny Kelloher and Metoughna set pro rounds at Philadelphia Club Theater with others like Springall, Dryer, Strickler, and Tormey planned for late April fights amid travel and weight constraints.
Mr St John ready to back Gauilaur at Teemer Harvard as rowing progress unfolds. Wallace Ross has secured a backer to match any rival in the country. Hull coaches Yale crew as Tremer faces strong impasse with $1000 or $2000 stakes. Philadelphia factions plan lavish rewards for winners in Schuylkill Bay regatta.
The report describes scarce fish eagles along Kennedy coast and oxen bocher, Engleville, and Black docks on alt lelots and bays of the Jorway coast. Canarybacks were shot near lower Chesapeake Bay. Beans seen at Brigustina from Premis seat in Montgomery County PA, now booming as a fox banter center.
The report outlines several sports and racing figures preparing for the season in Philadelphia. Mattie Rapture and veteran pool seller Herdie train in Crescent City area. local races near New Orleans and Philadelphia are noted with Daniel, Ferg, and Ryle Birt among participants.
A retrospective praise of House and Senate members from Ohio County and surrounding districts. Highlights Judge Haymond, Col. White, Vean, and Daniel B. Lucas as outstanding figures. notes Price as Senate president and Price of Marshall, Cochran, Martin, Dawson, Scott, Sommerville as capable colleagues. Reflects on adjournment and overall hard work of the session.
The Freeman published a poem this week by Carrie Scofield of Wheeling titled Beloved It Is Well. The obituary notes George Ring died Wednesday at Blaviers church, leaving a wife and four children. Mrs Viney plans a Baltimore visit, while Laura Grimm heads to Baltimore as Mrs Bloede’s guest. Charles Smith of Texas visits the Saith family, and Joe Matar plans a Monday trip amid illness notices.
A speech to mechanics extols the historic role of workers from ancient quarries to modern foundries. It argues craft trades sustain civilizations, praises the divine placement of labor, and urges unity in the United Order of American Mechanics, stressing mutual dependence and national strength.
A reflective piece extols sobriety honesty and industry as roots of national prosperity. It lauds mechanical progress the Centennial Exposition and American toil, arguing sobriety is essential to work and that industrious labor will secure peace and plenty in homes and hearts.
A Clarksburg column laments the town's dull winter amusements, noting scarce New Orleans Exposition plans, revival progress, and a pending Richards-Osborne trial. It mentions Mrs Jackson and Miss Harriet Goff departing for Crescent City, new public buildings, and local political interest, with varied social tidbits and health notes.
Evening patrons note Crago of Wheeling as he passes away after years of service. Peat formerly of Elm Grove attends church, while Wacdle joins the Pro toan, and John B H Gilfillsn enters the grocery and confectionery business in the east end.
Fire at a farm home one mile east of town, occupied by Jobs Maloy, caused by clothes drying near flames. Household goods saved. minor damage. Interviewed directors discuss gas pipe materials from Deana Long & Co. Louisville, testing shows pipes withstand 360 psi, with some sections rejected for defects. Company employs about 25 men, but has yet to cover expenses. town debate over gas supply continues amid safety and public opinion concerns.
Citizens fear flooding as water rises to as much as 15 feet risking ice break up. Foundry idle for iron. navigation hopes hinge on opening ice for ferry service from Seatac. Judge Jacobs holds special term Thursday. circuits to prepare for March court. Fire brick plant plans for next summer face no immediate viability. Local talk in Upper Town notes a new operation showing early success.
Readable fragments describe a local matter in West Virginia about Calhoun County. Names appear obscured and unclear but hint at a report on a recent event or decision involving a person or group linked to the area. The text suggests investigation or discussion but lacks clear details or outcomes.
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