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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1895
Page
7
A lengthy local notice describes community events, residents visiting, and upcoming activities in Amen, including meetings, theater plans for Thanksgiving, and social gatherings. It mentions lawyers, marriages, local businesses, and a parade of names with ties to towns and farms, reflecting a bustling 19th century borough scene.
A garbled report from Portland Station contains scattered names and events. Mentions include rail or station activity, legal references, and personal notices about residents such as Mrs Chapman and others, with uncertain dates and details.
In St Clairsville Ohio November 23 local letters note visits by Bridgeport resident Harratt and Mt Pleasant resident Jennie Maud among others. Townsfolk assemble for entertainments and barge party hosted by Emma Woodway and Alice Rdgerson. A list of marriage licenses issued includes Siple Cole men and Ries Davis couples. A lyceum birthday surprise for Lucy Jepson marks community life with games and music.
Clarington Ohio November 23 Lucy Stephen youngest child of Mr and Mrs Fred Stephen died on Saturday Funeral held Sunday morning at the M E church Misses Mauile and Emedors Reynolds were in Wheeling shopping Mrs Rachel Rutter and Mrs M B Rutter of Pittsburg visited relatives here Mr George W Stephen and wife of Wheeling attended the funeral of Mr Stephens sister last Sunday Port to Mr and Mrs J S Gordon a son Mrs Georgia Frants and son Gus of Wheeling were in town Friday Mr Alife Rutter and Miss Waith Gatte of their place were quietly married at the residence of Mason Thomas on Fourth street last Saturday evening by Rev J B Manley Mr Annie Burton spent Sunday with his sister Mrs Win Goodwin at Sarilis Mr Von Keller of Massillon Ohio was guest of his sister Mrs George Voman last Sunday Mrs Zeaiver wife of Jacob Zestger near this place passed Saturday morning Mr Zealger has the sympathy of his friends in this bereavement
The article debunks Maher’s claim to the world title amid Corbett’s belt dispute and previews an Opera House appearance by Maher, Jim Hall, and Young Griffo. It also profiles Griffo’s controversial career, Johnny Van Hoest’s finances, and the boxing landscape alongside football and bowling notes from Wheeling and Pitt Pirates updates.
Six month old child of Harry Gomey died from smallpox. Roy McClure embarked for Pittsburg and McAheirosport. J Y Patterson returned home to Pittsburg after a visit. Mrs T Lewis visiting Palmyra. Saint Mary's observes twenty fifth Sunday after Pentecost with readings from Epistle and Gospel. Next Thursday to be Thanksgiving.
The article notes a day of high mass at 8 a m followed by the blessing sacrament and Bishop Carroll’s prayer for country and rulers. Next Sunday is Advent’s first Sunday and St Mary’s sixth anniversary with Holy Communion for the boys and girls socialities. A novena for the Immaculate Conception begins next Saturday with daily devotions after 1 o’clock mass.
In Bridgeport an extended hunt in Guernsey County nets Amarine and McAninel 14 rabbits 150 quails 46 squirrels and 27 pheasants. Local society notes include plans for a potential charge against a local man by Mrs Howard Gibson of Martins Ferry, and various visits and events around East Springfield Colerain and nearby towns.
An official notice describes a forthcoming religious ceremony at Gotrekmore Cathedral with the bishop presiding, including conferring of rites and priestly installations. Invitations are extended to prominent clergy and figures. details note the sermon by Bishop of St tails and celebrant after confirmations with anticipated attendance.
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