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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1896
Page
4
A chaotic notice advertises a grand hour sale with minute by minute bargains across many goods. It urges early attendance, touts clothing, curtains, gloves, wraps, and household items at deep discounts, highlighting cheap prices and limited stock in a bustling city sale.
A local proceedings notice records tributes and resolutions from Ohio county officials. The document notes expressions of respect for a judge, mentions a late clerk of the court, and describes a commemorative toast and procedural acknowledgments as part of a public year’s end session.
The community marks the passing of a respected figure with resolutions noting their service and support. Leaders JOHN SyaNroN CHAS MORNINGSTAR W. S. PARKMAN sign the commemorative document, while local pastors and families mourn the loss and reflect on the deceased’s contributions to the area.
The Ohio county Republican Convention met in the Second Branch chamber at two o clock. Dr G A Aschmann was named temporary chairman with W P McKelvey as temporary secretary. Committees on credentials rules organization and resolutions reported the platform endorsing McKinley and Hobart and promising reform of state and local government. Nominations for the legislature included W Washington and Frank Stanton among others with speeches by H Hearn and Tavis.
A strong and earnest speech by Hon. A. R. Campbell opens a lengthy session as delegates from Centre and surrounding areas nominate H. F. Behrens, and G. Garvin from Centre, Curtis from Liberty, McCulloch from Triadelphia, with extensive voting, speeches, and committee assignments. The convention adjourns after pledges and public thanks.
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