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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1885
Page
2
A rambling depiction extols the mountain region of West Virginia as a land of pure air, scenery, and potential prosperity. It contrasts barren coal areas with pastoral valleys, praising climate, resources, and the promise of better homes, channels, and dividends for settlers amid nostalgia for a simpler life.
The item lists forthcoming literary works and notes by editors, mentioning papers on Kenigi Comipairs and the new serial Ae. It notes works by Wm Howell seeking The Furwes, and references possible titles like Uhratmaa Bogey Day and Silaa ocpvame. Names such as Howton Wick and Forster Stith appear amid a review of planned pieces and authors.
The text discusses cooperative labor as a central ideal, arguing wages rise with prices and profits, and suggesting cooperative systems as a superior form of labor organization. It cites manufacturers and unions and foresees widespread adoption as a guiding national labor model.
The document reports on tense Pittsburgh railway negotiations and a New Martinsville circuit court session. It notes indictments, up to date juries, and various local officials involved, including names like Grant, New Martinsville, and Wheeling figures. It also mentions court actions, teachers in Turia, and community events.
The season outlook shows St Louis poised to top the Danners as the league title race tightens. Cincinnati holds second with five wins needed if Allegheny loses all remaining games, while three teams chase third place led by Epict and Lavigeile. Athletics, Louisville, and others contest spots with narrow margins as the pennant chase enters its closing stretch.
Baseball notes describe Nic Taloney’s solid form with Brooklyn, Saratown planning a professional club next season, and Binghampton securing grounds on Louth Broadway. Also mentions new grounds near Twenty-ninth Street and Ridge Avenue, with rent guaranteed by local streetcar and railroad interests. Reports on managers, players, standings, and recent game outcomes across the league.
Mixed notices cover racing events in Philadelphia, Bridgeport, Sandusky, and New York fairs with dates September to October. Reports mention purses, tours, and a redesigned racing rules discussion. Advertisements promote Voltaic devices, health remedies, and a cough syrup with testimonials.
In Steubenville a benefit concert for Miss Bessie They drew a large Opera House audience with Miss Kiley receiving strong applause. The piece mentions numerous performers, a forthcoming engagement in Euston, and social visits. It also notes various local events, residents visiting relatives, and upcoming season plans by the German Turnverein.
Belmont County notes describe the upcoming cornerstone event in St Clairsville with speeches by Kee Robert Alexander and others, 3000 attendees expected, the building largely finished, and the city inviting all to attend. Local residents, visitors, and officials travel for religious and civic observances surrounding the ceremony.
A ragtag summary of names and happenings includes Grant as gifted cornet, Chick from Missouri visiting kin, Prof Hughes in town, Nellie Sedgwick and Abbe Tarrob socializing, Brown sisters from Pittsburgh returning home, and various local engagements. Mentioned are exams at Bellaire, a grand ballet picnic, court house stone laying, and community visits to Smyrna Fair. Also noted are weather, college updates, oil-well progress, and social gatherings with several weddings anticipated.
The M E church district hosts over three hundred ministers as spring talks mix with local chatter about spring chickens. A plan to deliver letters via post riders with a penny rate and a Comity plan to select a postmaster candidates stirs social activity, politics, and preparation for October elections while local business and social life pulse with window-glass makers, millinery shops, and market talk.
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