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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1896
Page
13
Readable scraps show mentions of flowers and decorations for churches and homes, with scattered notes about preparations, markets, and community activity. The text references blooms, vendors, and outdoor scenes amid a busy rush of seasonal work and public displays.
A garbled 19th century note lists many locals by surname and town, mentioning Mr and Mrs George Hejiman of PGtabure traveling Miss Amel Gein and others returning home. Several names indicate illness or recovery, multiple residents away on business, and notes of retirees and college connections.
Fragmented OCR notes describe river traffic at several ports, including Cedar, Reedwood, and Pita, with mentions of insurance, ships, and a late night show. Several lines reference mariners, river plates, and April deliveries. weather is noted as clear but details are incomplete.
Readable fragments describe a Saturday event with wind and fuel in Sprid and a reference to Bermana Jresling, Geer, and Windulays. Details are fragmentary but indicate a local notice about a conference or shipment. Entities include Bermana Jresling and Batch Geer.
An obscure notes fragment references Jarome A Reedky and a film scene on Guam with mentions of a soldier and a production crew. It hints at special scents and a dramatic libel therapy theme amid chaotic lines about brewing products and saloons.
A sprawling column lists dances at Bishop's Hall and Beethoven Hall, garden club advisories, saloon openings, and a string of lodge meetings. Police court absence noted, local resignations discussed, and public notices cover street repairs, tax deadlines, and church events.
The funeral of Mrs. Ernest Tweedy was held yesterday at Fifth Street home with Rev. Robins officiating and a quartet performing. burial at Mt. Pleasant. The Heroite Co. clothing firm announced closure after three years, moving to Sydney. A large crowd attended Mrs. Charlotte Kirk bride’s funeral at Locnet Street, burial at Weeks Cemetery. Municipal election tensions rise as Republicans and Good Government groups rally. speeches at Scheele’s hall and the Opera House. Various residents, sales, and church notices fill the town’s daily rhythm with upcoming easter observances and community events.
The YMCA announces spring construction of a 205125 square foot addition south of the building to house three regulation bowling alleys and a 17 by 82 foot swimming pool. The pool will be five to seven feet deep with white glazed brick lining and temperature control for year round use. Architects Franghelm Glesey & Faris will finalize plans Monday, with construction slated for March 12 and funds totaling four hundred four dollars plus additional pledges expected from young men of the Association.
Bellaire community brief noting Easter services at South Bellaire and Trinity churches with processions, Sunday School sessions, and Holy Communion plans. Recaps revival sermons by Reverend Sherman Kirk at Christian Church, a memorial for Frank Salzages, and upcoming weddings and concerts at local churches and First Presbyterian.
Sistersville and surrounding areas report a flurry of visits and travel. Mrs C B Ramier and her guest returned from Ohio after visiting relatives, Percy McConnell of Carter Company visited Pittsbury friends, Gorge S Welly will spend Sunday with Powhatan friends, Henry M Briley rode the morning train to Wheeling, Miss Mary Bishop guests of Mr and Mrs Durham returned to Pitushurs, L J McGhie of McGhie Moore Telephone left for East Liverpool, Miss Mobile Smullen returns from Pennsylvania, Miss Maud McParland leaves for Owathan this evening, Dr E L Marsh departs tonight.
The Supreme Court, in sessions across West Virginia and Ohio, affirms and reverses multiple cases. Decisions by English Brannon Holt and others cover damnum and equity matters, with extended discussion of Kanawha County and Morgantown district actions.
Health and beauty notices highlight Mrs Jenness Miller’s visit to Wheeling on Monday April 8th. She will present at the United Presbyterian Church under the auspices of City Hospital, promoting new principles to emancipate women from daily constrains and to uplift health and beauty ideals. A brewing company promotes Tool draughts at local taverns this weekend.
A Chicago listing notes discounted gold plated watches and silver items priced around 8.0 to 8.10 with low cost wholesale offers. It advertises cash paid for old gold or silver and invites buyers to visit the sale on Mats Street for immediate purchases.
Citizens and relatives travel through Barneaville and nearby areas. L Kore leaves 9 for Haut Liverpool while W G Kohl promotes Farmers and Prot Sone Bank. Mrs Mabel Baxter departs for Parker Pa. John Moore Jr of Bant Lim in the city attends to interests. Levi Tucker from New Marth visits. JW Shay, noted editor, heads to Washington D C. John E B Mofmire visits Waverly to tend matters.
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