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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1884
Page
2
The Sunday Register boasts a larger circulation than any newspaper in the Virginine or Eastern Ohio regions, with several thousand copies distributed. Its broad reach highlights strong reader engagement and expansive distribution network.
Acadians of Louisiana described by novelist George W Cable who has returned from Philadelphia and plans a literary series about Acadians. He discusses origins from Nova Scotia, distinctions from Creoles, habits, religion, language, and family lines, noting isolation and old Norman stock roots. He also reflects on Acadian labor, farming, and cultural traits while awaiting spring writing work in Ann Arbor.
A fragmentary 19th century note discusses parental pride as the first baby brings joy and the second arrives with different restraint. The post remarks that the happy father wishes to hold both moments, yet society regards the arrivals with measured restraint and decorum.
Special to the Requater from Panxrassuna reports strong oil and gas discoveries near Burning Springs with Captain Joe Blurpson’s land reaching 1,450 feet and gas flow lighting Parkersburg. Another well on Park’s farm, the Gray Gootm, shows 500 feet depth and good oil prospects. Local officials and residents are noted, with social and business figures mentioned amid the oil excitement.
Public attention centers on the Atkinson-Gikeos dispute and its evolving court issues. Report describes federal jurisdiction questions, party positions, and potential path to the Supreme Court as Parkersburg observers weigh the stakes and costs.
A fragmentary Steubenville column recounts local officials, court cases, and community notices. It mentions reform topics, several city positions and salaries, a disappeared printer, and various residents dealing with divorce, travel, and social events amid wartime era references and legal procedures.
A fragmented report from West Alexander discusses religious revival interest among youth, real estate and poultry business plans, and local commerce. Mentions Gisiway Grove Ida Lovett and residents attending, with updates on construction, funeral services for Dr. W. M. Gusilen, and transport disruptions from a Baltimore and Ohio wreck affecting attendance. Local industry and emigration to towns for enterprise are noted, along with eggs and wheat market activity and scarce wool demand.
Local notices from Martin's Ferry report deaths, funerals, and community events. Conrad Myers died suddenly and will be buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery. Abe Philips buried a child. The Death Call and Master Harry Warwood murals attracted attendance. A Select Five supper at Alex Water’s residence drew about thirty locals from nearby towns. Church services and temperance meetings are noted with candidate discussions and election plans. Frank Irwin lost two fingers in an arson incident. shop moves and new business in Sherman House Block are listed.
The text lists numerous ill health updates and social items from Martin's Ferry and nearby areas. It references typhoid fever pneumonia liver inflammation and other illnesses. There are mentions of residents visiting, returning home, and parish activities including a Grand Army concert and church meetings. It notes election talks about city incorporation and water works inquiries.
Special to the Register reports grand jury indictments against several individuals for disturbances of the peace and felonies. The piece notes political meetings, a Republican Convention Executive Committee gathering, a petition on a public issue at Kinerty Hall, and community updates including clergy moves, fundraising, and school matters amid a wave of local activity in Moundsville March.
A long local notice describes the deaths of Samuel Mettonies born in Scotland in 1505 and Frise Johnson a notable Palmy singer who died after brief illness. It also lists community happenings, court actions, elections, revivals, railroad and bridge-area updates, and upcoming civic decisions in St Clairsville and nearby towns with names like Bellaire and Colerain contributing to a broad village chronicle.
A reader recalls a three months service tale from the First Virginia. After arrival at Kaftoa from Beverly the company paraded without arms and were briefly told they could go and come as they pleased, a moment that amused some and filled reminiscences for others.
Benwood items recount James Brown Bey seeking renomination for mayor, local saloon disturbances, property deals, and social gossip. Reports note a leap year breach joke, police efficiency quelling fights, and community shifts including church removals, funeral notices, and civic improvements.
A distorted OCR fragment depicts a mob scene with a demander’s cry and marching orders, urging men to assemble and noting punishment for delay. The text hints at a guard or drive to collect a tally, with threats of harsher summons if tardy.
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