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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1887
Page
6
An extended, fragmented monologue blends travelogue with recollections of abolitionist activity, Underground Railroad figures, and a Philadelphia treason trial. The narrator cites Aaron Burr era trials, Parker and Hanway confrontations, and slave rescue efforts, weaving historical memory with erratic, stream-of-consciousness reflections.
A Herald reprints a long humorous missive from Artemus Ward to a young Elmira girl. The letter mixes odd spellings and quirky phrasing as Ward laments lost relatives, references a penitentiary, and offers playful moral anecdotes. It showcases Ward's satirical style and the era’s letter-writing whimsy.
A fragmentary analysis argues two main causes for many men delaying marriage in elite circles: the rising comfort and cost of bachelor living in New York and European capitals, and the social lure of wealthy, worshipful bachelor culture. It notes clubs with luxurious dining and sleeping rooms, affordable indulgence, and the appeal of a bachelor’s freedom, then questions whether true marriage is likely when a suitor must sacrifice wealth and status. The second cause describes societal pressure from parents and courted women who seek affluent matches, highlighting the appeal of a compliant, attractive partner for a privileged lifestyle.
Chaotic jailbreak and street fight unfold as Bloodhound Gang supporters clash with kidnappers and abolitionists in Lancaster. Edward Geemch and Biewow die. Hanway and Lewis jailed briefly before acquittal verdict. Sherrill Hooper frees prisoners, visitors flood Mayamensing before trial.
Read like a late 19th century maritime column, the piece surveys swordfish and whaling through Prof Goode and modern Japan. It details harpoon gear, ship repairs, and the perilous hunt, contrasting American ocean studies with Japanese publishing and literature, and closes warning against procrastination.
A fragmentary passage shows a mother and child saying good night and asking about God’s voice, amid a Krazy Case heading. The second item is a testimonial by D A Bradford praising K Kings New Discovery for Consumption, claiming cure and urging trial bottles at Logan & Co. Drug store.
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