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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1884
Page
5
The readable fragments hint at a chaotic industrial or trade note with scattered names and actions. It mentions individuals and a meeting, sale terms, and various garbled terms suggesting court or sale notices, with no clear coherent event or outcome detectable amid the noise.
A dense, garbled column mixes names, places, and events from a small town scene. It references river towns, roads, market days, and local figures like Mary Howard and Middlebourne, with scattered notices of weather, civic concerns, and social anecdotes. The piece blends domestic detail with distant references, giving a snapshot of community life amid confusion.
Report from the Apolin mill office states that the Wayne Works, Phillips Nimick and Coa, and Lindsay McCotebean mills were shut Monday and Tuesday due to orders not yet favorable. The Puddlers at Wilson Walker Coars and related mills continue in work, with six heats and other processes described amid uncertain demand and market news from New York.
The issue reports suspected arson on a brick store at Greentailing with losses of about $10,900 and calls for speedy justice. It covers elopement attempts near Maysville with license troubles, election legality hearings in Tyler County, railroad development debates, a large barn fire in Grant County, and political tensions after a county election. Also mentioned are social visits, local society notes, and community events in various towns, with confirmations of railroad interest and public safety concerns.
Died at home on Hose Hill at 5 o clock Friday in the fourth year of illness funeral today at 2. New Haven roller skaters performed at the rink hall. Marshall & Marsh installed a walnut show case in jewelry store. Charles Wilson struck by a train near Franklin, wagon damaged but driver uninjured. A birthday party for Miss Hyatt drew about fifty youths. Church services listed for St John’s, Second M E, Christian, German and First M E churches. Various locals, travels, and incidents noted including a collision at Lewis Mills and a shipment of bats and caps closing out stock.
Incomplete text reports Sallie Byrnea ill with typhoid fever and mentions Mrs H McMechen Miss Lynn guests of Mie fH Ford in Woodsfield and Wheeling during last week. References a campaign remotion and a Friday event with unclear details.
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