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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1895
Page
7
A garbled 19th century style piece discusses political figures and party dynamics, with references to Cleveland and the Democratic and Whig era debates. The text names individuals, places, and factions, while weaving in social commentary and imagined dialogues about tariffs, markets, and public sentiment.
Local notes report a river risk with rising levels and high points possibly short. Attendees plan an Epworth Park excursion and a June Army encampment pension process uses a special stamp. Apple crops faced frost damage while grapes and peaches show late season hope. several residents travel to Cleveland for a convention.
The Wheeling Board of Health met to discuss stricter physician reporting under the health ordinance, potential arrests for noncompliance, and the need to revise city health laws. They debated which diseases to require reporting, the authority of the Health Officer, and considered a new two story post house with a cost near $1,180, locating it on Pennsylvanian cemetery grounds or atop Wheeling Hill. The session also touched on sewerage improvements and urged a committee to draft a revised health code with physician input.
Mannington West Virginia May reports social visits from Dr Warden of Graf ton and Dr W B Yost to Miss Jennie Jackuhere and Miss Rose Robinson. Local business news includes Black Prince Lodge K of P securing option on corner property for a planned Wheeling Pythian Temple. Community events feature Twisteros Club dances in the Opera House and a special train to Graf ton for a May 20 decor at ion.
Fragmented obituary fragments report multiple deaths and funeral arrangements. Names, dates, and locations are garbled but indicate services at St Josephs Cathedral and other churches, with interment at local cemeteries. Wording reflects traditional notice style with family invites and memorial sentiments.
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