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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1885
Page
2
A fragment dense with opinions on name changes, home trade, and local merchants. It argues against emigration of purchases, defends Wheeling merchants, and condemns anarchists while noting social and economic tensions and calls for civic duty.
A Memorial Day program recounts Civil War heroism led by West Virginia and Confederate dead. Speakers urge unity, honor fallen soldiers, and celebrate liberty while praising veterans and a citywide tribute at the capitol monument. Children sang and a memorial committee plans future acknowledgments.
A Washington correspondent trade is described as widespread and varied, with many reporters holding government posts while gathering news for multiple papers. The piece notes the fluid line between official duties and journalism, frequent movement between papers, and the exchange of dispatches at the noon News Clearing House across from the Treasury, highlighting the complex ecosystem of capital reporting.
This piece surveys Washington reporters as a group, noting their preference for familiar routines, reluctance to adopt new tools like typewriters and phones, and heavy reliance on bicycles for city travel. It highlights key figures E. Wight of the Chicago Tribune and Boston Journal and Charles Northrop of the New York Herald Tribune as exemplary correspondents amid evolving press culture.
May 30 report notes the Clash trothera securing a contract for a new 2 boss in Sprulding's silivos. Mayor's bids opening Saturday. Johnson back from illness. Tamobe house sold ham and butter. Mr and Mrs J J McCormick visiting. Nail mill forge closed. ail factory quiet. Darzue departed for Indian friends visit. George L. Coon of Steubenville in town. Christian Church revival continues with many immersions. LO O P F celebration at Wheeling planned. Ice rink race Wednesday between Charley Swine and W P Lewis. Swine wins.
A March report recalls a Board of Education dispute over mixing white and colored graduates at June exercises. A superintendent's plan to unite ceremonies faced resistance amid claims the board exceeded powers under law. Public debate followed with calls for separate graduations for white and colored pupils and scrutiny of past resolutions.
A lengthy Wirt and board discussion on school law and compulsory attendance, urging resignation of members resisting the law. Coverage includes comments by Jara W. Wirt, a Wheeling trip with Joe Noble, and a lecture in Allegheny College context. Also notes grand jury indictments, a Cap event at Chapel, and local trials including the Ashcraft case with defense of justifiable homicide.
Washington PA reports a week of athletic events led by college games at Athletic Park between the freshmen and sophomores. The sophomores won narrowly 3 of 14 events, with expectations for future seasons. Senior examinations closed with notable speeches and a large number of honor orations, while the Philharmonic Association hosted two major concerts attracting many guests.
The town reports election results for school commissioner EW Heven with 170 votes and discusses planned court sessions. Farmers describe a harsh winter, crop prospects for corn oats pears and cherries look mixed, and sheep shearing begins. Memorial tributes honor fallen soldiers in the cemeteries amid calls for unity.
A. O. Baker builds a brick house in the Third ward. Robert McConnell repairs Anderson's Corner on Market Street opposite Baker. Knight's planing mill runs full time, earning praise. Strawberry season arrives with a fine crop promised, while General Sutton recovers from a hay mow fall. Picket supplies groceries in the Third ward as collections lag but burnishes improving times. butter becomes plentiful and prices steady.
Weer Anesaxuva May 3 amination of teachers held with good attendance. County Superintendent Spinaler prada. The West Virginia Natural Gas Company began erecting a derrick on the farm of Alexander McCleary in West Finly township two and a half miles south of here. Holmes chipped two carloads of walnut lumber to Allegheny City. A reserve game was left by Clayavilla Stina Aloce on Saturday, score 7 to 0. A return game slated today weather permitting. D. A. Scott of Independence, merchant, visited en route to Nail City to replenish stock. Three carloads of poles for the new telephone line arrived. Colonel Kimberly has contract for delivery along the line. Vincent Carron reports finding a seven-foot long skin on a fence on the Hell farm. Today James Noble G A I Pave will decorate veterans’ graves. Burgess Harry issued proclamation for business closure 10 a.m. to p.m. Eminent speakers will attend. Several partitions decorated shops this morning. Young ladies in Sunday clothes gathering up tow. Farming quiet. showers blessed the area. Helle Nall City represented here. Dr Horbert J. Need paid visits yesterday. Squire Mayes held numerous soups on Lim for service this week. Two pots sheep skin morning. Justice Powers and members sent to Court this week.
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