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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1896
Page
13
The Racket markets a Christmas sale with cut prices on goods including soap, umbrellas, silks, window shades, Vests and Pants, dolls and toys, and a large stock of men’s and boys’ clothing and underwear. Bargains feature dresses, overcoats, and various fabrics, with emphasis on low prices and extensive inventory at Market Street den Kyers.
London dispatches report the Rally Telegraph proposed to present a Christmas gift of Shakespearean writings to US Ambassador Bayard by popular subscription. The plan drew sharp diplomatic objections as improper etiquette, with officials and Americans alike deeming it an inappropriate political advertisement.
A December dispatch reports Cuban delegates in Jacksonville arranging immediate transport of four large arms and munitions and medicines to Cuba. The steamer Dauntless and the Three Friends will sail at once, with the Three Friends carrying a cage of munitions. Owner Hans travels to Washington to inform the attorney general, claiming a Supreme Court filing supports the voyage as lawful. The Tikanders and other vessels prepare to load arms. the commodore plans departure for Cuba. Oscar Cepetlas, an American, is reported imprisoned in San Servany prison, Matanzas.
Special to the Resister Charleston WV reports the state supreme court handed down multiple opinions. Cases include Prixhor vs Mylen, Mulkitx executor v Well, Hights v Riley, Noipert v Lymuklin Insurance, Kesterva et al v Harrison county, Elion v Torpin, Foetric Supply Co v Consolidated Light and Railroad, Highs Hels v Pannaka, Klate v ehlems, Graver et al v Grant County Court, and more. The decision style ranges from circuit reversals to remands. The pivotal Grant county county seat issue centers on removing the county seat from Petersboro to Mayevilia requiring a three-fifths vote and legislative action. verdicts discuss votes, elections, and court interpretations. A pubic notice mentions the Christmas gift photo at Tappan & Connel’s.
The annual stockholders meeting summarized the financial report showing assets of about 200 185 dollars and a first class condition for the 189% fair. A vote of thanks was given to department superintendents for the fifteenth annual fair's success. A new Board was elected: Anton Reymann August Rolf G Ed Mendel Charles Schmidt Henry Bieber von J W Nichols Hy C Meyer A A Pranheim N J Scott Paul O Bermann A M Hamilton Gea Hoo F C iL Schwerttexer.
Real estate transfer filed October 27 1896 by Andrew J Godfrey and wife to Mary J Hell and Andrew M Hall and Bella V Milligan and W A Milligan for one fifth interest in property with a $1000 consideration. Circuit Court proceedings include orders of reference to Commissioner Geo I Gilchrist and trial dates for Maria McGannon v City set for December 24. Various cases show security for costs not required, transfers between parts, and dismissals. Community notices from Huntington W Va detail church services and local civic updates including a bridge railway issue, miners protests, and district social events with mass schedules and upcoming feasts.
Right in time with the wants of the people, Wheeling's Big Department Store presents a holiday spectacle across the building from basement to fifth floor. A feast of choice articles from home and foreign markets invites shoppers to buy early for best selection and quicker service. The Jewelry Department highlights sterling pieces and Christmassy novelties, promising a memorable holiday shopping experience.
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