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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1892
Page
2
Fragmented text describes temperature readings, a city police episode, assembly politics, and upcoming plays and concerts at the Opera House. Mentions Mr. Mabae, Mayor, Jepson, and a police court incident with rhodes and spencer, plus ads for The Cadi, The Swedish Lazy Quartette, and a Laughlins product.
A group of gentlemen discuss a possible river bridge at the city’s lower end linking Bellaire Renwood Wheeling. Opinions favor a rail line or a combined wagon road and foot passage with frequent trains, estimating passenger revenue potential and a 600000 dollar cost. If built it would cut travel time to central Wheeling to about five minutes for a nickel and boost regional commerce and access to parks and stores. Several others share similar views, signaling broad interest in pursuing the idea.
Mareline Hardy yardmaster at Wheeling plant in Renwood was struck by a yard engine and knocked from a trestle, fracturing several ribs and sustaining other injuries. Samuel Hoskins of Riverside tube works mashed a finger badly and was unable to work. A separate sale advertises rugs at deep discounts and stair carpet, placed by Henry Jacoss in the People's Bank Building.
C L Bourna and Company of Philadelphia plan to open an essences and extracts manufactory in the city at a central location. An agent is in town seeking a suitable site as Wheeling Press Club rooms near completion in the Reilly block. An agent from a Cincinnati firm will soon measure staff for new uniforms for electric motor company workers.
Real estate transfers left for record at Clerk Hook's office include a deed dated August 19, 1890 from Anna Clarke and R E B Clarke to David McAlister for the north half of La Grange lot with a $350 consideration. Another deed dated March 3, 1492 transfers 25 feet off the south side of La Grange lot No 20 to E L Rose for $1,800.
Corning to unveil a memorial arch in Corning Cemetery for the nineteen glass workers killed in the Ravenna Ohio wreck on July 3 last year. John A Howard of Montana will deliver the unveiling oration as officers of the American Flint Glass Workers Union oversee the commemorative monument.
James Denis is recovering from a severe attack of grippe. Dick Block plans a new residence on the Thornburgh property east of town. Rev. Burchiscraft and Rev. Jones conclude Peters' run services. Edward Miller and his mother, Sara Morem, will move to Wheeling as he accepts a position with W. H. Tyler. Triadelphia Lodge 104 LO CF buys Henry Herwig lot for a combined bank store room. Andy Vance nears opening a hotel named Point Breze Hotel at the town's highest point, opening late May. William Garrizon hosts a stag party for his birthday with music by Prof Joseph White. Rev. Perry closes revival meetings with success. Local business shows fair to improving conditions. Philadelphia Cornell is active. paving and street plans loom for lively spring. Drs Carter and Shields busy.
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