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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1892
Page
2
A jumble of weather observations, ads, and notices from Wheeling papers recounts temperature notes, upcoming rallies at the Grand Opera House with Hon. John H. Fellows, political meetings, sales at local stores, and tax assessment discussions. Readers are urged to attend meetings and review city real estate valuations as boards prepare for appeals.
Arrest of Ronnie McLaughlin for profane swearing. fine paid after Sarah Clark pressed the charge. Unknown vandal injures a valuable horse at Thos Coffee’s stable. horse shot by Officer Fahey. Crematory report notes improved gas supply and capacity to burn refuse. Archibald’s grave hosts a joint Picnic and Lawn Fete by local fraternities with planned lanterns and music. Alumni of Ritchie School elect officers for the year. Y M C A season opening with varied program for young men. McKeesport man injured jumping a freight at Twenty-first Street. taken to North Wheeling Hospital. Bridgeport mass meeting supports Democratic tariff and force bill. Master and Man play praised. tickets at House’s Music Store. Lawn fete and parlor concert for Daughters of St. George lodge. Field’s Minstrels announced for Sept 23 at the Opera House.
The report notes sharp residential and other value increases from twenty to thirty percent for many property types, with poorer taxpayers seeing little or no change. High value business and prime street property show the largest rises, while some small valued estates for widows or poor owners see minimal change. Several major properties including Reymann Brewing Company and Schmulbach Company are valued mainly on land, with buildings slated for assessment next year.
The company showcases a large cast of bright stars in the burnt cork profession led by Al. Field with Frank E. McNish Jerry Hart Tommy Donnelly Harry Shunk Geo Jenkins and Ed Horan. The vocal corps and Clio are described as exceptionally strong with sensational acts. New features are added in the first part, promising one of the strongest minstrel programs presented. Swats go on sale at House's music store tomorrow morning.
An obituary notes James A. Cochran died at his home on Twenty-ninth street at age 64 or 65. Born in Pennsylvania he came to Wheeling in the 1840s, worked as a saddler, served in the First California Cavalry 1861 65, was wounded, and later kept a toll house. His wife Maria Baird survived. they later reconciled in Wheeling. Cochran was respected, a Democrat, and a member of Spangler Post G A R. the funeral will be arranged by the post. The column also advertises Hood's Sarsparilla, bed carpets, and local millinery services.
Anecdotal letter extols Cure Skin Diseases remedies by Corscens Lumenirs and related products from Danaxon Chemical, claiming cures after long suffering. Testimonials reference eczema, blood purification, and relief after years of failed treatments. Prepared by Danaxon Chemical Comration of Boston with promotional booklets offered free.
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