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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1891
Page
4
Fragmented OCR recounts Wheeling era notes and a tribute to an actress with a long career in New York. It discusses public reaction, retirement, and local affection, mentioning legal questions and civic ceremonies as the piece surveys a fading stage presence.
In Detroit the Presbyterian General Assembly weighs ministerial trials over printed sermons and church discipline. The debate centers on religious authority, dissent, and how to handle accusations within the Assembly as factions clash over church governance and the role of new theological movements.
A Steubenville GOP primary recount shows a jumble of names and factions, with county figures like John A. MassefieM and Asa H. among candidates noted. Reported events reference Sheriffs, commissioners, and local figures amid unclear text and garbled OCR.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a timographer named Woon at the Western Unie in the Junction and a ceremony related to a hymn altar. Mentions Kitér and Connelly contractors of Pitts borough and several foremen, workers, and guests including Mr Hurey Bewers of Maly steel. Also references elections, a Mr Pika Gon McDowall, and a marine fur Pitts borough.
Speech ends with plea for verdict of not guilty while describing suffering of the defendant and urging jurors to weigh tears and feuds against evidence. Includes reference to Doctor Baird, Dr. Garrison, and local figures as he appeals to jurors amid a lengthy defense proceeding and a pending adjournment.
In Moundsville, standouts include G A Reppetto of Wheeling buying two McConnell addition lots for a summer residence. Local social circles see visits from Carrie Loomis Parkersburg and Misses Laura Purdy Wheeling, Miss Clara Baker hosting in town, and a Pittsburg Female Seminary lecture at ME Church. The county plans new pavement around the Court House Square, and various residents return from Virginia trips while others attend church and civic events.
This fragment lists events around town including sermons at the Presbyterian Church and St Mary’s, a Thoburn Post No 72 gathering, a near train accident involving Lem Rodebauer, and a meeting of the Cinder Snapper’s Union with officers named. It notes a funeral at St Mary’s, rumor of a new bank capital, a May 25 dance at Hellings grave, a birthday surprise for William Coates and daughter Currie, Miss Sallie Miller visiting Zanesville, church services, Holy Communion for twenty at St Mary’s, a graduation sermon planned at the church, and an Alpine Lodge meeting with plans to organize a team and potential property purchase.
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