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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1889
Page
8
Readable fragments report river hazards and a makeshift club setup near Benwood with club numbers and names. Police court exams noted with drunkenness and dining, while various local individuals face injuries and property events. A public meeting at AWL Hall aims to organize a society. several names and places appear in scattered notes and advertisements.
The Wheeling scene centers on the failed Sixteenth side addition for an elevator and stairway at the custom house and post office. Contractors McCarty Baldwin clash with Superintendent Bachmann, leading to work stoppages and Bachmann's removal. Widely blamed, the dispute questions plans, stonework, window frames, and overall quality, with officials and local figures voicing support for Bachmann while alleging contractor influence and mismanagement.
A northbound Ohio River train struck a buggy carrying Christopher Gatts and his wife at a crossing near Grave Creek. Both occupants died instantly. The couple, aged residents of Marshall County, were returning from Taylor Ridge to their home when the accident occurred. The engine crew and passengers rendered aid, but the victims could not be saved. An inquest was held at Moundsville depot and the bodies were turned over to Thomas Gatts for burial.
Fragmented 19th century notices describe Pan Handle Coffee tickets entitling a painting, mentions of grocer Mr. J. Grella, and travel adverts for Harvest Excursions from Chicago and Milwaukee to Northern Iowa and beyond. Includes rail fares, dates in September to October, 1880, and agent details.
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