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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1897
Page
6
A fragmented advertisement lists an Sunday Opera House event with excursions, beverages, and entertainment. It mentions hourly trips, special series, refreshments, and a parade of participants including local organizers and officials. The notice references dates, venues, and various attendees linked to a community social program.
William Eaton’s bid for a new preliminary hearing and bond reduction was denied. Demurrers 1 and 3 sustained, Nos. 2 and 4 overruled. Doughy bond set at 47.50, Pell not likely to be posted, trial date June 15, 19. Judge Higus presided. Circuit Court transacted large business yesterday with multiple cases and demurrers argued.
The Wheeling town council enacts a fire ordinance ordering prompt water supply. A premium of ten dollars is offered to the engine that arrives first at a fire, two dollars to the man who delivers the first barrel of water, fifty cents for each subsequent barrel delivered. Recorder John F. Tru.
The ceremony led by D Rucker of Cincinnati will mark Memorial Day with patriotic speeches and a parade. Tucker of Chicago will deliver remarks at the event, which honors veterans and features a program of speakers and songs at the club.
The New Company will operate the plant of the Nail City Stamping Works on the Sonner Side. Directors include Joe DeCul leriniir Lawrinis E Stinds George Wy Woods and Aroatlant W. Pearl. A meeting for officers and organization completion will be held soon at a nearby site.
The Whitaker metal plant has been cut down for several months. Weeks from tomorrow a new phase begins as workers continue to manage the site. PAM Hille notes pills veal one Shmull resin and a timetable mentions a week from tomorrow.
Special Ohio River Railroad train trip from Wheeling to Parkersburg and Blennerhassett Island on Sunday May 28. Round trip fare from Wheeling is $1.50 including ferry ride and island admission. Departures: 8:45 a.m. from Wheeling and 6:30 p.m. return from Parkersburg. Lower rates available from all stations between Wheeling and Parkersburg.
A sweeping praise of Munyons remedies claims millions use them and praise doctors preachers and presidents. The misspelled text suggests confidence in Munyons Cure and other products with bold statements of universal healing and free medical advice in Philadelphia.
In town visits and family updates residents recount social calls. Ferguson of Marietta and Mrs. Wilson and Eugene visited Wheeling. Miss Verrie Coysiting Mt. Annin Cold and Miss Mollie Cline hosted relatives in Buckhill. J P Nenenschwan and Weed attended at Wheeling. About thirty townspeople attended Marrnvile high school commencement.
Activity and social items from Williamstown and nearby Parkersburg including visits by Mrs Swan Bille and Mrs Jane Patterson. Mrs Grace Boren dies after illness. remains moved to Munphy town. Railroad and steamer travel details surface with residents visiting relatives and guests at local homes.
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