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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1896
Page
9
Unclear text fragment mentions several names places and numbers with no cohesive story. The readable portions reference a parade of individuals some dates and possible events but lack coherent details or context to form a complete news item.
The report states that the treasury is in excellent, solid condition, and it is highly satisfactory to know this as part of the assessment.
A garbled but detail-filled local column reports on an annual excursion to Liberty Sunday, a church event in Clayingtun and nearby towns, and a staged security feature at Sistverseidle. It notes a salon sale and a barber selling his shop, a near-miss with a freight train injuring Martin O’Neil, and injuries to workers George Mercer and Nichellis Becker from accidents at local sites. The D and P B telephone line expands across the back river for the Britelyport end, while a lodge plans a grand event at an amusement venue.
This item lists scattered social notices and names: Dally Chrupiole, Miss Hyde, Miss Lillies Spetdey, Mr. Herman Peeterick, Miss Theresa Wellier, and others. It mentions a New York arrival May 21, a garden party, and upcoming weddings at local churches. Several names and places are garbled, with broad social chatter and event hints rather than a cohesive report.
The meeting of the Butchers Protection Association notes the death of a devoted member during Taxing Maher. Resolutions express sorrow for the loss, honor the deceased, and request records of the association be presented to the bereaved family.
A pair of full grown male and female hippopotamuses, rare in circuses and menageries, are shown at Wherling on Wednesday May 11. They are noted as the largest of their species in captivity and have acclimated to cold water. A female birthed a 150 pound calf last summer and a second is expected. Also featured is Irish comedian Tony Farrell in Garry Owen at Grant Opera House with new songs, showing the last half of the week.
The Woman's Relief Corps of this city will hold its fourth annual convention at Clarksburg this week. Delegates from three local posts travel by steam railroad April 28 and return May 1. A round trip pass is secured and a large local delegation is expected.
BELLAIRE Lewis Stewart, a conductor, was run over and killed by an engine in the Lorain railroad yards while on duty. The incident occurred early yesterday morning. Several local items mention arrests, church events, and community notices across Bellaire and nearby towns, with social and business notes throughout.
Lost Friday evening at West Wood's Hall during a Niagara Rod and Gun Club dance. Missing items include a mileage book in notebook K233 containing 870 miles and a ladies' umbrella with a black handle. Return to Registrar office for reward. Further details at 48 apt.
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