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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1896
Page
11
Dense society notes recount community gatherings, dances, teas, and visits. Names of residents from Parkers, Westerville, and nearby towns appear with pageant, musical, and garden party details, including hostesses Mrs J B Nolin and Miss Nell Richerits and several out–of–town visitors.
Beaccan Hatn announces a weekly event at the reception site Crekori Opera Mitten Pettey with seismic guest list including Gree Sander of Ohio and TP Myrkey as Supreme Commander. Committees named John 1h Gloay Peek 1 Solty Harry tema Geytes Morrow John 1 Stith.
The Great John Robinson and Franklin Viens combine forces creating a new tented exhibit, merging their renowned shows into one grand presentation. Major enterprises have been pooled to stage two monumental parades with augmented seating and upgraded facilities in Wheeling, August 15, drawing many attendees to the high grade halls.
The Sardis Sunday School convention featured speakers on the relation of Sunday School to church, spirituality, temperance, and education. Rev. Gatner, Rev. Linford, J.R. Swiser, Prof. Chester C., and J.W. Barnes addressed attendees, with broad participation and discussion on reforming and promoting Sabbath School work.
The Society announces a Bavarian parade for August 20 with Chief Marshal and an assistant, a large float display, and multiple divisions including the Pittsburg and Mekrosport delegations. Local German societies are invited, with a parade route from Chapline Street to the Fair Grounds and decorations in Bavarian colors.
A disorderly tangled report covers Edward Fahey and two women, including the Carr woman, facing warrants in Chicago. The case involves threats, flight, and a court appearance, with Fahey held on $500 bond after an incident in court. A sales notice for ladies wear follows.
Yesterday multiple funeral services were held for several individuals. Charles K Graves son of Joseph Graves. Sime Ettanners Wilson. Martha J Finke widow of Theodore Finke. Mrs Dorothea Beck. Services occurred on Fifteenth Street and Twelfth Street areas with interments at Greenwood cemetery. Clergy included Rev Thittingham and Rev Kumi.
Next Tuesday the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway will sell tickets to Cleveland Ohio at a single round trip fare. The pass will be valid for four days.
A garbled local page recounts community events from Bellaire and nearby areas. It mentions arrests in Seymour Btn lap roenivet, funeral notices for James Law, and numerous social updates about residents, meetings, and upcoming services.
A fragmented news item from Wellsburg discusses a charity event hosted by local residents in Leuntens with plans for an evening program. It mentions organizers including Miss Marty Mex and Miss Faye Me, invites from Whe Fe area and Bolt, and a schedule featuring a reception and entertainment to raise funds.
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