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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1883
Page
2
A fragmented 1883 newspaper text with scattered references to Sunday Beso Lewin Sake 0G, Meuieter teams, prepaid arrangements, and mixed ads. The garbled OCR includes scattered mentions of The Register and metropolitan newspapers, with no coherent event or names clearly established.
Citizens urge safer school buildings with open fireplaces removed and better ventilation. Reports note fires and gas risks, calls for top window pulleys to vent smoke, while local community members and clergy attend sermons and gatherings amid ongoing trials and visits from officials.
A fragmented campus-wide briefing from Wand dee West Virginia details student actions against censorship and unsettled lectures. The noisy chatter mentions teachers under observation, a planned talk schedule, and student protest dynamics across several local institutions. The piece references Wheeling and Martinsburg areas, with names such as Miss Jounee and Miss Frannie noted among the speakers and organizers.
An OCR fragment advertises patent medicines and tonics by various firms claiming benefits for kidneys stomachs and bowels. It mentions Dr Wm Atkins and Brown's Trot Bicere style tonics and urges purchase despite garbled text. The readable parts imply a general health advertisement for tonics and cures.
A long column details the disappearance of Kate Foley, daughter of Joly Foley, and the unsettled estate awaiting probate. Martin Foley searches Pittsburgh and Columbus for her. a will left $30,000 to Kate and Martin, with dispute over heirs and family fortunes ongoing as the case attracts reporters and local attention.
In a bustling Parkersburg note from October 7, local social items are varied. Mentions include Central Station critiques, theater and building updates, and community figures such as John Pelet, Mrs. Alberta, and Mr. Chafer. Several residents travel, attend events, or plan gatherings, with mentions of local churches, a labor concert, and social rounds.
A local resident from Pleasant county is mentioned with multiple social items. The piece notes Williem Dudley’s morning trip data, a visit by Mr. Charles McCabe Sr. to his son in Lexing, and Miss Anns Williams from Volcano heading to Williamstown to teach. A gathering hosted by Mrs. McCandless in Dewher honors Miss ey with many attendees. Other names include Annie and Florence Will lars, Maggie, Taura and Ewddie Guldilan, Jennie and Mary Roder si, Harris of Harrisville, Mat Williamson, Geo Camp, Prof Corbley, Harry Smitt, John Behafer, and Ed Davin.
Bellaire residents read a rattled mix of personal notes and town affairs. mentions include teacher shifts at a schoolhouse, train travel mishaps, social gatherings, a Turner Hall benefit, local sales, and upcoming speeches, with names such as Samuel Rush, Fees Nolan, Harvey Milligan, and Fritz discussions amid a broad, bustling community page.
Special to the Register notes a scattershot window into St Clairsville life with rumors, social and personal items, weddings, deaths, and civic chatter. It highlights Travel and court updates, a grand jury, local entertainments, and shifting local positions including a railway agent resignation, plus quirky notes on young society, Leap Year polling, and residents traveling to Pittsburgh and Louisville events.
A collage of town happenings includes a literary society set by Prof J W May pupils, ongoing Friday meetings, and parent attendance. Reports mention a wagon accident near Vance nce’s Hore, Mozart Singing Society events, and a public critique of local street profanity. Also notes on school trustees, new rules, and a Gravel Street entertainment.
Local notes discuss tax levy for bridge building facing a $1500 debt and a $10004 levy plan. County court saw contracts for two bridges without competitive bids, prompting public concern over constitutional limits and debt issuance. community events, marriages, and business changes are also reported.
A lively dog fight on the river shore near Sweeney's brickyard yesterday at about 7 o'clock ended when a dog was fatally injured and dragged into the river. The victor weighed around a pound, with spectators including Brannan and other locals witnessing the brutal scene. A four-year-old child named Murphy suffered severe burns from a related incident later that day. Bonnets and dances, painting work, and social notices follow as community life continues amid reports of local events and upcoming gatherings.
In Bridgeport Mike Fleucherry known by a nickname appeared before the mayor and was ordered to court in aid after allegedly robbing a man named John Aanehrar of Minaville on Friday night. The victim, residing west of the city, recounted the incident near Ettibraig.
There were few cases before Mayor Weaver last week. Drunkenness and disorderly conduct were main charges with fines of five dollars and costs. Cockayne case sent to jury in the circuit court Friday afternoon. Er Cracraft attended court and led hearings on Gosney cave. Hunter vs Marshall County for damages judged in county's favor. Circuit Court will continue until about mid November. Walter Alexander and wife of Minnesota at Shiphell House. Brace visited Parkersburg. Mike and Fairfuk to fix brick residence. Davin Wyrick Parker handle real estate. Bill Edwards attended Wheeling Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows. Miss Kila B Flowers of Louisville honored at Mounds Hotel.
A garbled local item compiles social, legal, and routine notices from Wellsburg to Bridgeport. It mentions searches, property transactions at Wet, and various residents, with references to meetings, funerals, dances, and church activities across several towns, including Wheeling and Martins. The piece blends names, places, dates, and scattered events without a single clear narrative.
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