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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1888
Page
5
A long column of Wheeling social chatter discusses Christmas gift making, etiquette, and gift expectations, with anecdotes on garters, kissing, and party manners. It details local society events, balls, receptions, and upcoming holiday plans, naming venues, families, and hosts in a lively period-tone recap.
The article notes Maks Calla suffering a serious loss, described as the only major setback in the competition. Details on opponent or event are limited in the readable text.
A reporter questions Chief Dorning about the fire department’s performance this year. He replies the gear started poorly but the department has avoided big fires, with a January volume of major blazes totaling about $35,000 in losses and significant activity that created work. He notes Wheeling’s fire losses and praises the department’s creditable effort amid rare severe incidents. He cites the Wills Chapman fire as a long effort with property loss under $1,600 and hopes for a better era ahead.
In Judge Hoyds court the venue change motion received nineteen affidavits. demurrer to a petition for certiorari argued. Auctioneer Haller sold large blocks of mill stock at the courthouse door, including 64 Bellaire shares at 61 each and 50 Benwood shares at 78. Real estate transfers were recorded: Lisette Dittmore to Mary Koebler for south half of Lot 279, Chaplines addition. J P Ocker, M Jeffers, and G R E Gilchrist to William Ellingham for part of Lot 228 on Sixteenth Street. John G Hoffman Sr and wife to Henry Kall Ditzer for south half of Lot 82 Market between Seventh and Eighth, plus other noted deeds and prices.
A detailed guide on proper ballroom conduct, posture, and timing, with emphasis on grace and health benefits. It covers leading, holding partners correctly, and performing new dances such as the Berlin and Parisian Gavotte, as well as the Glide Mazourka.
Report of Mrs Nellie Sweeney Valmer parlor concert at Mountain City House Wheeling on November 30. The program featured the Sweeney sisters Sara and Rose, Prof Connell cornet, S B Nozum tuba, Mrs Palmer, Madam Silverthorn with Lamperti training, and a debut by young Anon Sameel. A West Virginia visit inspired discussion of future Wheeling performances.
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