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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1896
Page
8
Crowded stores emphasize sales of Sirs cers and Jacoesnes as Black Louus department remains the most crowded. Dealers promote high stock and deep discounts to attract shoppers amid busy aisles and steady traffic.
The deal for a Wheeling baseball ground on Ohio Street is closed. Wool Bros. win the contract to build stands and fences with a May opening and a season starting with eastern clubs, then western teams, plus intercity practice plans and transit arrangements.
The Nameless boys fade toward second with Brownies pressing. Beabonts overtake Musees as Campbell Hall Worls and Nolte soar. Results from Bowing Last Night show scores for Boones Campbell Manning Wolls Handlan Ball Carentauer Works and others. Horse racing notes include the Mond stake coverage and Cadmus overtaking Pepper. Amateur notes report J B Wrights defeating W W Irwins 17 to 16 and gymnastic events at Turner hall.
Gents LAK fired Hunting Watches with Figin or Waltham movements at $12.50, 1H. K. AILLMAN. Ladies' Tan Shoes. ,¢5 getting the popular colors as fast as we, can sell them, but we have for Monday morning about 20 pairs Button and Lace just right. ALEXANDER, Shoe Seller, NORFOLK & WESTERN RAILROAD to all points In Virginia and the South via Luray and Natural Bridge. For all Information a8 to rates, schedules, etc., write to W. B. Bevill, Gn. Pass. Agent, Roanoke, Va. Gents LAK fired Hunting Watches with Figin or Waltham movements at $12.50, 1H. K. AILLMAN. nck Nettings and Chiffons with eth and Spangles, Plain and Jeweled Linen od Tatiste Trimmings, Piece Velvets. 65¢. worth double, Black Taffeta Slik, plain and figured for siete and wraps, prices very reasonable, Plaited Chiffons all widths. Double Outside Chiffon Ruchings for wraps and Dress Bead Yokes, black and colors, ead and Spangled Insertings and Edges, colored and Fancy Duttons.large variety SWABACKER'
The Wheeling Gun Club will open on South Huron Street Island on Tuesday the Mth. Grounds run two to six, praised as best around Wheeling. Island Gun Club history cited with multiple victories from 1880s to 1890s, and plans to convert former members and newcomers into a stronger modern club. Also mentions Memphis horse racing results, boxing class growth, and a San Francisco hammer throw record.
A Victorian era column lists court cases, storms, and a flood of social happenings. From police court notes to upcoming balls, entertainments, and public notices, it surveys residents moving houses, new businesses, marriages, funerals, and a looming April term of court, with citizens and officials stirring daily life in the city.
Friday night program in the Church of the Immaculate Conception basement featured pupils of St Mary’s parish school and local Sodality groups. Performances included piano duet, mandolin and guitar numbers, recitations, and a chorus, closing with “Home Sweet Home.” A small fire incident at 1025 Chaplain Street caused minor damage and quick extinguishing. no injuries reported.
Two alarms were set off near North Find when a fire broke out at a residence on Market Street tonight. Flames damaged rubbish piles and charred parts of the structure, with a watchman reporting burned debris near the home.
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