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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1896
Page
12
A fragmented ad notes a shop offering the best brands in white and new patterns. Mentions limited calls and urging boys to get a cut, with quirky phrasing suggesting a playful promotion from a local seller.
Cyclers advertise All-Woo French Storm Serge items in black and navy 46 inches wide. They tout bicycle skits or suits in demand with new dust resistant fabric. Promoters warn of upcoming lady riders in coming days and offer bundles at reduced prices including grass seals and bamboo cushions.
Plans to shape Coxey park for the Interstate Useball games advance with fencing, grading, and stands construction. Wheeling officials arrange a special train to the opening game at Washington, while contract talks and uniform details for Wheeling players progress. two hundred fans, schedules, and team moves are noted amid field preparations and local announcements.
In Washington D C on April 18 New York beat Washington 7 to 2 after Meekin allowed five hits in two innings Van Slyren held the Senators to four more. Attendance 3 450. Earned runs Washington 6 New York 3. In Cincinnati Reds rallied to beat Pittsburgh 4 to 2 after a late barrage. In Baltimore strong hitting and sharp fielding by Baltimore 5 Brooklyn 0. Summer bowling league forms at Mooar Park with ten clubs, and the Wheeling Gun Club holds a second regular practice shoot. Carroll Club baseball formed with two teams likely. Amateur notes list several local games and player registrations.
A Walnut Upright Piano once sold for 400 now offered at 263 with $1 down and 10 monthly payments or 235 cash. The store location is 1310 Market Street and the instrument is described as scratch free and in perfect condition. The ad mentions a prior sale to a local woman and urges quick purchase.
A Walnut Upright Piano sold seven months ago to a local woman is up for quick sale with options of 1 cent for 245 dollars with 25 dollars cash and 10 dollars monthly or 235 dollars cash. The piano is in pristine condition viewable at 1310 Market Street by W. Baumer & Co Wall Paper at 1011 Main Street. Also public notice from The Painters and Decorators Union of Wheeling naming master painters and paperhangers employing union workmen along with listed members and contractors in Wheeling West Virginia dated April 60th, 1896.
Dress fabrics and accessories listed with embroidery friendly items. Summer corsets at fifty cents, linen collars and cuffs in new shapes, cant slip belts, Persian silk for waist, outside neck pieces for capes and dresses. Wheeling Park will open today with a grand concert at 2 40 and a rain plan at the Park Casino. W. & G. B trains run hourly with round trip including admission at 25 cents.
A committee completed plans for an Arion hall reception by the Knights of St George. Invitations issued, large attendance expected, decor with flowers, Opera House Orchestra to perform, program includes overture, addresses, quartette and choir pieces.
An old advertisement touts men’s $2.00 shoes in all widths with lace, promising quality rivaling $3.00 pairs at Linser's Shoe Store on Eleventh Street. It also invites readers to a grand ball at Zgrogeen's Hall in April, hosted by Ruler McCollock, with invites sent to friends.
In Ottawa on April 17 the general election schedule is outlined for the third week of May. Nomination day is likely January 11 and polling day follows soon after. Parliament is expected to reconvene in June, probably mid month.
A local catalog highlights Cheip Wall Paper Buy for Chew and new fashion lines by Drew Hotred Swissen and Organthi o line. Summaries feature Summer Corsets, S100 items, Stack Collars and Hows, plus a Gantt Slip belt stay without planing. Porslau Silke waists and Outsite Neckings capes and drensem offer wide variety. Continuous updates showcase Wel lingy Fans and extensive selections.
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