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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1892
Page
3
A long list of ads and brief notes from Wheeling and surrounding areas covers sales at J A Whedes Co and U Gabbling Co, factory openings, school openings, theater and park plans, police court notes, club meetings, and local business promotions. проч
Real estate agents assess this year's market as healthier yet lower than last year with high prices and fewer speculative purchases. Statements from GEO. J. MATEISON CHAFER A. WENTY and RINKHART & TATUM note reduced transfers, firm values, strong rents, and cautious buyers while Park View and MeeMechen plats show ongoing activity amid a favorable but cautious outlook for 1892.
Burglary at Zink and Lebm's dry goods and general store in Powhatan Ohio netted silk shoes razors and a watch valued at 150 to 200 dollars. Suspects crossed the Ohio River to the railroad shed and stole a hand car, then fled toward Moundsville leaving the car and part of the goods. Local firm members suspect nearby culprits, noting the isolated watch and prior burglaries in the area. Citizens urged funding detectives to catch the criminals.
The Big Circus Day of the Year promises afternoon and evening shows in the city with a grand free morning parade. Sells Brothers touts honesty and fair value, noting their world attractions include three large Tigers, giant Kangaroos, Emus, constricting snakes, apes, and exotic birds. The display aims to entertain and educate, drawing on wildlife from Australasia and East India and promising universal profit and pleasure.
A large party from Wheeling will depart at 10 o'clock this morning aboard the Pewlkly bound for Kansas City to attend the national session. The group includes G. W. Welsterber, R. B. Schaffer, J. Medick, J. Kull, W. C. Thomas, John Leech and many others, accompanied by a band. The article also notes a forthcoming last Atlantic City excursion with low fares from Pittsburgh and Wheeling.
Local horse owners gathered at the State Fair grounds to witness twelve of twenty lamps illuminate the track for the first time. Managers announced the system was first class and would enable fast races at night, with full lighting planned as more lamps are added. Spectators and participants observed good speed trials and praised the illumination's reach across the grounds.
Real estate record shows a deed dated August 18 1892 from Priska Albinger to Annie Carney wife of Peter Carney for land at Wood and Nineteenth streets with a consideration of 2150 dollars. Also includes a letter to the editor and local notices about optics and ads from H E Willman Co and others.
A dubious product called Cutionra Resolvent and Perilier promotes a skin cure claimed to instantly relieve all skin conditions including hair loss and blemishes. The promotion lists external use and promises rapid effects but provides no verifiable evidence or credible clinical backing.
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