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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1897
Page
12
Local store promotes daily specials across departments. Managers urge frequent visits as items are heavily discounted to attract shoppers and boost sales, noting that the best bargains are often found by inspection and inquiry.
Local shoppers embrace lighter wardrobes with warmer weather. Stores report heavy demand for heavier dress skirts, aided by larger seasonal purchases and brisk sales, while inventories remain strong as the season progresses.
Police recovered most of the stolen jewelry from the McNamee robbery and arrested George Emblen and William O'Neal, who confessed to the thefts. Stolen items including watches, diamond pieces, and silverware were found buried on the Nichols farm after Emblen’s wife exposed diamonds he had given her. Emblen and O'Neal were committed to jail. a colored accomplice remains at large with further suspects tied to related robberies in McNamee, Heiner, and Williams cases. The investigation traced the crimes to Emblen, with details of planted goods and subsequent arrests.
Wheeling district camp meeting at Moundsville reports strong attendance at services. Season tickets priced for men and women, with children under 12 admitted free when with parents. Rev C B Graham and Rev W H W Rees preach. Adkinson and Downey participate. G A R day planned. Epworth League events and evangelistic talks featured. grounds well kept with cottages occupied.
Wheeling and Elm Grove Railroad Company awards the city end of the electric railway line construction to L G Hallock. Work includes heavier rails, 21 inch trenches, steel tubular poles, and paving between rails. Line length 2.35 miles from Fourteenth and Water to the bridge at the Peninsular. Completion set for November first. Company expects to hire many local laborers and improve streets beyond ordinance.
Comfortable tones assure readers that willow rockers give a cool, carefree feel. The ad touts willow ware as superior to others and invites customers to visit the establishment to enjoy high values at low prices.
A stranger, in town for a Cincinnati excursion, was held up on Eleventh Street near Main and Water. He carried thirty cents in change and a wad of bills. Jack Forsythe grabbed the money. the stranger fled by morning train. Forsythe was arrested but released when the victim declined prosecution. Also noted: voice culture class begins August 16, 1905, at Market Street studio. Ladies of the G A R plan to ride the Pan-Handie Railroad to the Buffalo Encampment.
Last seashore excursion via the B and O on Tuesday August 17 leaves at 12 25 5 10 10 55 a m and 5 10 p m. Round trip fare is 10 00 with tickets valid 12 days and stopoffs at Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington on return. Sleeping car berths available now through T C Burke passenger and ticket agent.
The G A R Encampment in Buffalo, N Y, offers a fully equipped special train by the Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling Railway. It runs direct to Buffalo from Bridgeport with limited stops and early arrival. Travel details include tickets at low rates, validity to August 31, with extensions to September 20, and optional boat transfer. Traveling Agent C R Wood will oversee arrangements.
The last excursion to Atlantic City Cape May Sea Isle City and Ocean City departs Tuesday August 17. Round trip ten dollars tickets valid twelve days and allow stops in Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington while returning. Tickets also sold to Old Point Comfort Norfolk Virginia Head and Newport News at twelve dollars. Baltimore steamers connect with B and C trains offering Pullman accommodations at once.
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