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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1894
Page
5
The text urges merchants to advertise to boost sales, arguing publicity is essential and affordable. It claims newspaper ads expand reach, attract customers, and retain them, noting strong market competition and the need for skilled, intelligent advertising to gain a share of the trade.
A large camp meeting featured Rev. John Boring delivering a lengthy sermon arguing against universal salvation. He used scriptural contrasts between the righteous and the wicked and warned that judgment is immediate, not after death, urging earnest personal repentance and belief in the Bible. The day included a communion service and a full schedule of activities for Sunday at the campground.
Last evening at eight thirty at the residence of Mr J K Jolly Ohio and South York streets a substantial testimonial was presented to Mr Jolly the former general manager of the Wheeling Electric Railway Company by the street car employes a large gathering attended and the couple thanked the givers for the valued present a handsome liver tea service will stand as a lasting token of regard and appreciation in Wheeling business circles
The First Senatorial District delegates met in the courthouse to renominate B. E. Whittaker by acclamation with no opposition. An organizing committee named James Archer as chair and W. H. Hornish as secretary. The meeting noted Ohio county representation was partial while Brooke and Hancock counties sent several delegates. Whittaker departed for the East after the vote, with a three-member committee to inform him of the action.
Minor Watters of Tutsrast Pithity reports a busy South Side with street paving improving the district. Zaxz Lodge grows fast as new members join. Ball game crowds overflow, shops relocate, and a Do Isa bail project nears completion. Rev F. W. Pescanc preaches at Zion Lutheran. Local contractors win pew residence bids near Forty second. Exhibits from Wheeling potters attract crowds at Lukens Higgins. Khas Bios opening day draws shoppers, with an all day celebration and concert. Republican Vlowope holds a meeting at Handlan’s Hall and Knights of the Golden Eagle plan future inductions. An automatic Irish watch draws rail workers’ interest. Bowling contest at Mozart Park ends tight 1173 to 1172. Mozart Singing Society plans a grand Mozart Park event with tickets selling fast. A big outing from Chaplion Hill includes many locals and their companions.
Arrangements are completed for a big picnic to be hosted by the Ancient Order of Hibernians at Wa ing Park next Wednesday. The Ladies Auxiliary will run the restaurant and refreshment stands, with all city congregations invited. Music by Mayers fall brass band and orchestra.
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