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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1896
Page
11
The city menus a busy run of public and private events. Social pages note nuptials at the home of Rev. Greer in Rim Greve and at Benwood M E Church, with families, gifts, and gifts from local employers. Community dances, parties, and club gatherings fill the evenings as autumn begins.
Marietta residents return from Zoar Ohio and various relatives visits. Will Lane and Will Kempe have come home after several weeks away. Nellie Ruchl returns from Fulton after a two week stay with Louisa Folman. Ja Grey and Marc Seblet plan to West Liberty for Normal College courses. Weir and Mrs. Helminel return from Wear As. Susie Dunn visits Miss Ryanor Hawley in Mingo Junction. Dean Comerford visits from Chapline Street to Erch Pa. Blanche Hoes visits friends in Culle. Virginia Harrison returns home from Brookside Preston county.
Notice invites sWoman's Musical Hab members to send their names to any Executive Committee or chorus director before Thursday September 34. A meeting of active members is planned Saturday September sth at a specified time and place to set tickets for the season. Executive Committee names include Mrs Julius Pollock Mrs Gea B Cablera Robt Reed Mrs John Abelloifer Miss D Potlock and Mrs Flora Williams chorus director.
A force of men will descend on Wort to prepare grounds and track for a week of events. Secretary Hooke will run the headquarters from the secretary’s office tomorrow morning, handling applications for spare, exhibits, and daily coordination. Officials report strong early interest and expect large turnout from the surrounding area with a busy, attractive program.
Deed dated August 4 1896 by Harry Caldwell and wife to Hitcheb L Bol transfers lot 17 in Updegratt’s addition for a consideration of 12000 dollars. Property field notes indicate Rooks’ OMeo as the record location.
Grand Opera House hosts Rout Garden Vaudeville Company for three nights with top stars Phil Peters Nate Peters Oscar Slaton Josephine Shepgard and Hinne r Faalta. Press praise compares the ensemble to the best specialty troupes with a Wednesday matinee. Seats on sale at the box office.
Event listing for Tuesday September 1 at Wheeling Park. All day fun with evening dancing from 7 to 10 p.m. Opera House Orchestra to perform. Local notices mention community activities and entertainment, highlighting the park gathering and live music.
Upright Kusksieer Piano offered after owner’s loss. Price $285 with $25 cash and $10 monthly or $26 cash. Piano in good condition, little wear, view at store 1310 Market Street.
The city celebrated Labor Day with a large crowd at the fair grounds. A morning parade featured marching divisions, mounted officers, and a lineup of unions and friendly societies. Officials and bands led the processions through streets, followed by a display of parade units and workplace unions gathered for the afternoon and evening picnics.
A crowded Perry street parade features bands from Liberty Band Fifth Division and full opera house displays. Local breweries, unions, and artisans showcase wagons, crafts, and uniforms while crowds admire decorative floats and lively performances.
A chaotic scene unfolds as thousands gather at multiple gates for an event. The crowd moves through roundabouts and parks, with dancing and drumming described amid ad hoc performances. Attendees hear a speaker praising American industry and warning against foreign dominance. the page includes a formal address and crowd scenes.
Prof Levitt gains permanent position with Dillon Wheat and Hancher Co after a five year engagement. He uses ophthalmoscopic exams to assess optic nerve and eye interior, offers free advice, and promises satisfaction with his methods to Wheeling and surrounding towns.
A long, dense discourse discusses immigration and labor in the United States. It references 1895 immigration figures, labor conditions, and calls for worker organization to influence political economy. The speaker argues for self reliance, protective tariffs, and educated, independent unions to shape policy.
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