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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1896
Page
12
In a retrospective note, GEO. STIFEL & CO. recalls a day when silks were regarded as luxuries. The piece contrasts bygone fashion abundance with current style economics, reflecting on market shifts and social perception surrounding luxury fabrics.
Last week we sold fifty pieces of 25 pieces Black Figured Taffeta and 27 metres Black Damasse at deep discounts. Taffeta features fine weave for ladies suits with designs valued at 1.25 per yard. Damasse 27 metres wide with floral patterns priced to move. Monday specials entice early rush. customers urged to compare lines while advising early visit.
The article reports President Young of the National Board ruling on interstate baseball matters affecting Saginaw and other clubs, with implications for the Eastern and Western leagues. It notes telegraphic exchanges, ground and park questions, and upcoming discussions on scheduling, while detailing local rider and bowling news in Wheeling and nearby areas. It highlights club meetings, member recruitment drives, and planned races with varied local participants and venues.
NY April 1 The final round of the New York Big Bird Tournament concluded at Clarion veneer hall. Winners included Frank Gylves and Sehanter with sharp play earlier. The program listed top sellers and horse racing style standings, and an ad for eye examinations at 1110 Main Street concluding the item.
Tomorrow shop windows show Silks and an optical offer with free Eyes Examinations by Prof. Levitt. Dillon Wheat & Hancher Co advertise dress trimmings and newest styles while Swabhacker’s promotes millinery and velvet capes. Read Stifel & Co.’s ad for more.
The Toledo base ball meeting spurs a revived Inter-State League after months of talks. Eastern cities push terms while Western members resist. Wheeling leadership stabilizes hopes with Delaplaine and Irwin guiding a strong roster. Bowling, cycling clubs grow, and park sites eyed amid a season expected to stir local sport interest.
A Wheeling Gun Club was organized last week and opens with a 100 membership. The group plans a summer league at a popular resort, aiming to grow to about 50 members by the next meeting. Noted marksmen Chas E Dwight Otto Jaeger and Richard Stewart helped spur local interest. The club leases grounds on the Island and expects several competitive shoots this summer.
The day after Easter sees lively business as shoppers fill millinery stores and confectioners. Clerks report strong demand for hats, dresses, and novelty items while florists sell out fast and men buy new garments and accessories amid warm weather.
A list of recent hotel arrivals includes McLure S W Campbell New Cumberland G A Weegan Oakdale F Charles Goodwin Jr Baltimore Windsor A P Sutton Freeport D C Wash aw Gallagher Il Sistersville A N Fitchard and A W Prichard Mannington W N Arnett Js Fairmont St Cha A McKelvey Cameron A J Graham Burton L W Calvin Arbaugh J H Scott Viola Stamm Mrs Dodge Mrs B B Clawson Sistersville J D Charlton J Charlton Mannington Brunswick E B Stewart Ravenswood Thomas Brown Sistersville Rumors claim West Liberty school not to rebuild but report lacks foundation Regents not met Insurance unsettled No action until losses adjusted If non rebuilding residents may donate free site and funds to move Normal School require Legislature approval Harry Joye to open new saloon 17 Market street April 10 grand concert Opera House Band all invited
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