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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1893
Page
7
A jumble of pasted items, noting corresp UTNE general manager and the Virginia printing firm, with political commentary on New York elections, populists, and Democratic bosses. It mentions weather, West Virginia timber, and journalism education at the University of Pennsylvania, plus financial notes on silver prices, Wall Street, and a Berlin banker’s forecast.
Citizens back an ambitious plan to form a company with 37500,0 stock for a new ice plant at the Buster-Seld property, converting a former malt house. The project aims to meet city demand, with subscription drives to start Monday and local saloonkeepers, butchers, and grocers invited to participate. A committee of three will canvass for capital as engineers report the site ready for quick adaptation and a nearby B&O switch eases transport.
The open meeting of Reliance Lodge Tuesday evening drew a good turnout of members and guests from several alster lodges. A varied programme followed including introductions, disputes for introductions, and a notable redull of the ore.
A North Wheeling business leader describes the Top mill area near North Main Street as a hub of hunger among Polish laborers idle for months since the Top mill blast furnace shutdown. A reporter finds a crowded two story brick row with improvised living spaces, cigars, beer, and improvised meals. They sleep on floors, with few beds, while a small store sustains them. If work does not come, suffering will grow this winter.
The Wheeling Athletic football team accepts a challenge from Morgantown University and will play at the new Fair Granada on Thanksgiving afternoon rain or shine. Proceeds go to City Hospital with a small admission. The invited University squad is described as strong and attendance expected large. Wheeling Athletic held a gym meeting last night to organize the squad listing members such as John Ziegenfelder James Handjan Dr Oscar Burdatts Frank Caldwell Herbert G Brannon Robert Devine Mr Hrockwaler Mr Shelby Bernie Keans Harry Hobmas Sam Harrett J B Wilson Lou Hosemas Mont Montgomery Prof Jacob Love and Walter Worls.
Simon Burkhart, proprietor of an East End saloon, was arrested by Officer Daum for selling liquor on Sunday and allegedly abused the officer. He spent the night in the lockup. additional charges were added. Deserter Boornt CLA surrendered at the Oily Hal and will be sent to Columbus barracks.
The McLure House billiard parlor has been remodeled at nearly $5,000 to become one of the finest rooms of its kind in the United States. Architect E. B. Franzheim supervised, with new copper chandeliers, fifty-seven electric lights, and Great Northern tables from Brunswick-Balke Colender. Local firms Wood & Bros Planing Mill, Kurner & Chew, Robert Kyle fixtures, and G Mendel & Co provided the work.
The Lynn Factory store reports a brisk shoe sale attracting people from within fifty miles. Shoppers rushed in at opening, carried shoes away quickly, and left smiling at bargains below wholesale. Miss Mamnie Hamilrox, former local, won a Southwest College essay prize for The Fairies of Shakespeare.
News of river traffic and delays along the Ohio reports ships like the Hudson and Phillips departing for Pittsburg Cincinnati and New Matamoras. Fog disrupts boat movements and dredgeboat prospects aim to improve channels between St Louis Cairo and inland towns. Weather and river levels are recorded for several towns with clear cool conditions.
Stover B and O brakeman was badly injured after falling from a moving eastbound train on Welling grade near Cameron. He was found crying for help when trains stopped. He was treated by Dr Dowler and taken home to McMechen. recovery uncertain due to spinal injuries.
Mr George Durst announces the candy factory will be open for the bazaar hosted by the King's Daughters of the First Presbyterian Church on Thursday November 16. The event promises a novel sight as the Chicago candymaker's process is demonstrated while visitors tour the premises.
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