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Newspaper

Wheeling Sunday Register

Location

Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1885

Page

5

Labor and Coal Markets Across Regions in 1886

Industrial movements and coal price lists across towns like Buffalo Cleveland and Pittsburgh are reported. Prices for bituminous coal and anthracite vary by mine and region with several plants expanding output while wages and labor conditions face change. A convention in Potterville is planned to discuss wages and production rates.

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Labor and union activity across cities noted in scattered reports

Reports describe labor parades and concerts in various cities, union efforts in New Orleans and Detroit, factory shifts, and legislative actions. Observations cover cigar factory union colors, a New Hampshire tobacco law, construction iron deliveries for Wheeling, and local social events amid economic bustle.

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West Alexander News Briefs On Local Doings Last Week

West Mevander residents saw minor events, an announced wedding, and local notes. Joseph Craig wed Miss Reed at the bride’s home. jurors attended court. the town hosts Seagate meetings and ME Church services. a prohibition stance affects Blue Ribbon League rules. local workers report trades, harvests, and odd jobs while the “Nail City” looms in attendance.

Joseph Craig W. J. Leoter Mise Reed James . Porter G. W. Ritchie Seagate Ela Grove Hotiew Enzo Union Blue Ribbon League Porough Wulee Chaney Bros Carlos W. B. Gibson Earl D. Holtz Methodiat Epi Ladies’ Aid Society M. E. Ig E. F. Walker Harry Loader Coring Bic Marietta Mies Jemima M Fraz’er Chas. E. Frazier Pittsburg Benjamin Sheldon Grosery Einaville Joseph Anderson John Kennedy Allegheny Asa Martin's Ferry Library Association Jefferson Clark Scotch Ridge Columbua Yeaterday Yeaterday Vermillon Smithfield Gene H. King Warrenton von Pelt The P. Depot E. H. Barnhill Hullaire Hanover Hotel

Protracted Meeting and Opera Season Mentioned in New Martinsville

The report notes Rev. Davison leading a protracted meeting at Leggett's schoolhouse in New Martinsville with several convergences. It mentions Miss Lona Usntead in Wheeling and local items about M Clegg moving to Moc with family, and Hattie McCormick visiting sister Mrs J C Jacob Coontz in Patti New Et of Amare Bee.

Mastexeville Lona Usntead Wheeling Rev Davison Leggett M. Clegg Tie Family Neder Hattie McCormick Sitarsse

Dramatic Doings and Theater Gossip of the Stage

The column lists marriages and romances in theater circles including Rees France and A T Riddle about to wed, the Nernalls with seven Philadelphians, and stars like Mary Anderson and John B. Gough's touring status. It notes the Swanboroughs’ financial collapse at Strand Theatre, Minnie Palmer’s London success, and court actions with a receiver overseen by John J. Clark after losses and alleged leaks in the company.

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A Bride on a Broncho Wedding in Cow Town Nucleus

A rustic tale from the Big Horn Basin describes pioneers gathering near Oo Hw Creek forming a farming nucleus. Big Charley weds Meetutae Sauce in a wild wedding where a cowboys drive ends with the bride being corralled and the justice pronouncing the couple as married, beginning their honeymoon amid frontier laughter.

Phouen Thane Limites Big Horn Basin Big Charly Squire's Hoya Corral Nance Bronko Bruoh Kia Honor Charley Jorss Sying

New Trial Motion in Fledgling Case Sparks Local Court

In Steubenville region news the defense pressed a motion for a new trial in the Fletcher case amid Governor involvement and a pending verdict of not guilty. The same session heard governance appeals, a divorce case, and updates on local police investigations amid public concern over licit activity and civic reform efforts.

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Community appeals for funds and updates on local plans

The article notes a now defunct Sabbath School network seeking a meeting space after the First Ward School room was removed. It urges wealthy locals to fund a new building to serve hundreds of children. It also reports on local commerce, anticipated rail shipments, and civic plans for Riverview Cemetery decoration amid winter social activities and a rising interest in pastimes. An advertisement for a medical “Voltaic Belt” promises health restoration.

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