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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1894
Page
4
A noisy ad page lists numerous goods and notices including ladies silk waists, silk ribbons, drapery fabrics, and various sale items from local merchants. Also includes notices on transfers of real estate, theatre performances by German Theatre Company, and social notices from Gardield Castle Knights of the Golden Eagle with condolences and resolutions.
The Lincoln public school was dedicated yesterday with a day of decor, a Chapline street parade by 250 men, and dedicatory services in the grammar room. Leaders included Superintendent Anderson, Prof. J McHenry Jones, and Rev P G Scott. Speakers praised educational progress for colored citizens and the nation, with a flag ceremony and patriotic singing.
Jones praised speakers and Rev Dr Riker urged patriotism through schools and the Bible amid debates on immigration and civil rights. The flag was raised by the United Council of the O U A M and Jr. O U A M. Silver Globes Fishing Club plans a two story club house costing about 1000 with a grand opening for city press. Henry Balzer leads the club.
A rare advertisement from House & Herrmann promises unprecedented values on carpets, curtains, furniture, clocks, stoves, refrigerators, and all housekeeping needs. It touts large purchases from manufacturers in Washington and Cleveland, followed by easy weekly or monthly payments and claims the public within one hundred miles should investigate. Also notes Linaly Institute term start and a price sale on wall paper by Kurner & Chew.
Regular meeting for young men was held last night in a room and a young men’s gathering is set for this afternoon at 4 o clock. Hannibal A Williams the elocutionist will present King Henry V at the Association hall next Thursday evening. Wall papers offered by Rodman Bros at 1009 1011 Mate and 2738 Chapline streets with low prices and wide selection.
An ad promises garments including overcoats and men s suits at low prices with a money back refund if customers are not satisfied The text is fragmented but implies a sales pitch likely from a local store or newspaper classified section referencing pricing and refunds.
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