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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1896
Page
7
A garbled OCR of a newspaper page shows an array of names shops ads and items. It reads like a regional catalog with references to firms such as Frederick Wiezins Pennied and Mengel Co and mentions operatic venues and furniture goods alongside various city names and page markers.
A garbled yet dense report covers national prohibition discussions in New York and Congress, medical and scientific notes, and local civic events. It notes plans for water policy debates, a New York Senate bill on liquor, and community religious activity in Simaraville with Bishop Donahue.
Special to the Register Sistersville West Virginia March 21 The Carter Oil Company well on the Stoneking farm struck a strong gas flow in the Keener formation, a favorable indication. Nearby wells in the area show ongoing activity with several rigs prepared to spud new holes as市场 eyes watch the region for pay zones and production. The report notes gas pressure and heavy gas in a nearby well, with other operators pursuing multiple prospects on local farms.
A report urges federal action to widen and deepen streams to ensure uninterrupted river navigation along the Ohio River. The visiting committee warns reforms are needed to correct year long obstructions that hinder commerce and cites misaligned improvements affecting trade interests.
A compilation of small notices from community groups. Easter Monday plans at Westwood’s Hall, Niagara Rod and Gun Club ball set for April 24 at Mozart hall, Rathbone Sisters to attend Mrs Minkemyer’s funeral, Mozart Singing Society postpones entertainment to next Sunday, Rev Foster to conduct sermons at St Paul’s Bellaire, Anglian Hibernians meet at Odd Fellows Hall, rumor of Henry Specht seeking constable on Democratic ticket, gathering at Miss Mary Imerick’s on April 3 with silver minting at the door, chickens and tools stolen from Samuel Kinneberger’s Moyston street stable, Charles Newhausen of this city formerly in St Paul dies at 56, Wheeling Turners exhibit and ball planned for April 18 at last meeting nominations, Mozarts and Beethovens singing societies plan monster music festival in May, committees appointed, Col Robert White lectures on “The Old Foundation Sit Stands,” refreshment served, Fred P D Schneider injured falls on Broadway street and is treated at home by Dr. Moyers
Ints of Ind of the Me mentions Patrick Davis motorman hurt at work improving. Philip Dixon of Pittsburg visits parents on the South Side. Several residents, including Mrs. Aaron Porter, Lena Fromhe, and Miss Imma Schmidt, are listed as ill or recovering. Names of doctors, churches, and places like Warwick pottery, Savannah, and Sixteenth Street appear amid a long roster of townsfolk and travel notices.
A six month old Kenkauvr upright piano is offered by FW. Baumer & Co. It was previously used by Prof. Tomes Stephen Martin for teaching but is being sold due to a change in circumstances. The instrument is described as nearly new and in perfect condition for sale.
The Plasting Brehel tied to G. T. Clayton arrives at the wharf amid bold claims of holiness and divine healing. Gospel meetings begin nightly at seven and 730 PM and Sundays at 2:20 PM with anti sectarian, spiritual tones. Bargains at Dinger's Shor Sivre and Swagacker's feature dresses and trim goods with low prices.
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