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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1883
Page
2
The Register prints in thousands, boasting wider circulation than any newspaper in the two Virginias or the East, making it a strong advertising medium.
Fragmentary memoir details old colonial roads, toll practices, and travel by wagon and coach in Pennsylvania and nearby states. It describes local authority debates, toll rates at funerals, and historic transfers of road ownership among state governments, with names of figures and places such as Mount de Cantal, Virginia, and Maryland appearing intermittent.
A fragmentary 19th century tale describes a neighborhood lovers quarrel witnessed by the public. Amid references to a Green-Eyed Monster and a Washington scene, the piece notes a tense encounter ending with housekeeping and social disruption, including a public disturbance and apologies.
A reflective fragment describing travel along an aging coaching route. It recalls early days of Errect coaches, the lack of accommodations, and the uniform excellence of inns. Vivid nostalgia for the old road, former drivers, and a wish to witness reunions of veteran travelers and the revived road legacy.
A severe storm caused extensive flooding in Wolfsburg and surrounding areas. Debris from Prathers Run damaged homes on Commence and Quersi corners, disrupted rail lines, and flooded local streets. Residents reported downed power and widespread water across yards and bridges, with multiple buildings affected and work halted at several sites.
In Adgeport police circles the week showed disorder with several incidents reported. A Friday night disturbance at a local saloon led to arrests while neighbors recalled a tense scene as officials and relatives gathered Wednesday.
Belmont county notices report political visits by Fromme Hogue and others, church services under Presiding Elder Gray, and social gossip. Visitors to Bellaire and Wheeling, family travels, and local gatherings fill a page alongside boot law revenue and fair preparations.
Local notes recount visits and arrivals in West Alexander and nearby towns. Train dispatcher Wylliams and friends visit Cammerin yard relatives return from visits. J. Vankedren secures painting contract. Bently leaves for Missouri. Public sale planned. rumors of industrial updates and farm emigration. Merchants report jar sales, wheat deliveries, and wagon manufacturing exhibits at a regional fair.
The Sunday Heusstea is noted as a potential top Sunday paper. De and Mrs J T Furl visited Woodseid relatives last week. An excursion to Moumerille on the Frank Deen was postponed pending a rise. Mrs Willies returned from Cleveland. Mr Job Molly of Cincinnati plans a church benefit event. Brown visited Whealing for the Renbots Hall bell on Friday.
A fragmentary obituary note indicates the interment of Mr. J F Rally yesterday. A family gathering and celebratory remarks were shared at a informal do following the burial.
The Marshall County Bank raises capital from 25,100 to 30,000, signaling stronger local finances as a new iron bridge near Lig firave Creek prompts land negotiations. The bank’s stock carries a premium, with a planned October completion for its new building and a school term starting in October, while a Kolkata epidemic wanes and several town improvements proceed.
The city buzzes with weddings as Underwood and Sook, plus several others, headline Steubenville society. Politics open in Jefferson County with Pendleton addressing Democrats and Lawrence for Republicans as Kitheart battles Love for Representative amid city travel, fairs, and social events.
A caustic critique to the Register from Clarkaburg notes the West Virginia fair had a creditable exhibition. The letter defends fairness, rebuts political insinuations, and praises the institution for benefiting the county and supporting an education reform initiative.
A fragmented social notes item lists several residents with brief travels and greetings. Nellie Whiting returns from Weston, Melissa Meadows spends days with Aditin Ewinge on Main street, Jamiel Haya Jr. leaves Spencer, Terryain Key visits Glenville widow, Anne Kindhey visiting Mrs Norton in Lower Leaville, and a festival is planned at Mt B Clearch on October dat. Miss Mage Fitlny and Mrs Dr Wod- accompany Cann family.
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