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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1888
Page
8
A meandering wire service style digest lists dances, concerts, and social happenings in Wheeling and nearby towns. Mentions private dances, a Boston Symphony appearance, church and club events, theatre at the Opera House, rail project work, and local social calls with names such as Miss Aunte Jatoh, John Datnan, and Mike Owens.
Unclear OCR fragment hints at a dramatic crime note involving a person named Joheny Kyhb and a large garage. The readable text suggests a sensational incident but provides few concrete details or corroborating names beyond the central figure.
Johnny Kyne shoots David Foster on a Saturday night near Alley Land Market and Market Street. Foster bleeds from multiple wounds and blows from a pistol butt as a crowd blocks the block. Kyne flees through a doorway and down Market Street, pursued by officers and townspeople. Foster, initially treated at the scene, is carried home as townsfolk recall Porter and a prior grudge linked to a prize fight.
A serious Friday night incident at the Standard mill in Bridgeport involved William Evans after he came from St. Louis to aid Wm. Jones, a sheet roller. Jones allegedly struck Evans when refused oil and a confrontation escalated, leaving Evans injured and Jones detained at the mill. Dr. Vindor pronounced the wound fatal, and the case was described with names and local business notices amid the fragmented report.
The notice lists two marriage licenses, Rudolph Parcall and Margaret Leighton, and various local items, including a large fire near Port Leland, a new K of P division to be formed at Perkenburg, a rumored hotel reception for Cardinal Gibbons denied, an Ohio River Valley train accident near Waverly injuring J ar Donshoe, a Wheeling Teachers Institute starting January 28, a showing of Miss Florence Arnold in Her Husband at the Opera Home, a serious mine blast injury to Robert Kidd at a Quincy mine, and a week of Kimball Merry Makers at the Grand Opera House with reviews and ticket sales at the McLane House.
The Stockholders' Meeting attracts many letters from players, signaling strong interest and involvement. Officials note substantial correspondence as stakeholders seek clarity on decisions and future plans, underscoring an active engagement from athletes and associates.
Wheeling stockholders must meet next Thursday to choose a new board and sign players. Frank OBrien declines Pittsburg winter duties to manage Wheeling if needed and others including Gan Crane, Joe Quest, H Meirel, and B J Ri are considered. Club plans a salary cap of $900 monthly, shorter season, and aims to raise funds via stock and ticket sales while emphasizing organization and business knowhow.
The county board of examiners attended tests, with one student winnowing through, Thomas Nichols a Detroit club player, and notes on local travels, fairs, and public notices. Mentions Bel lta and Zanesville events, bridge bonds, schooling visits, and hunting laws with dates and regional names.
Boarding at 3.50 per week and atmend tickets for 1 are advertised at Capital Remaarast on Market Street. In November 24, County Court President Bepjsmin Exroshaw is reported to have been called home by his wife’s injuries. Other items mention the vote recount delay for Governor and Congress, and various local names, marriages, and church events in nearby towns.
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