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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1891
Page
6
A vivid cultural scene unfolds in town with gaiety and social gatherings. Reports describe a lively array of events framed as a spectacle of pleasure and communal celebration, highlighting notable attendees and entertainments.
A verbose social column details bachelor norms and marriage market ideas, discussing bachelor usefulness, courtship, and social expectations. It highlights gatherings at Abraham Maron’s home for an anniversary and multiple weddings in Blahth ward, including Jacob Schilcker Sr. leading to Mrs Randerson, and a triple wedding involving Schilcker Jr. and family. It notes society dances, receptions, and etiquette discussions among local residents and clubs.
A man identified as J. M. Bonner, a peddler, was found unconscious on a South York Street ashpile yesterday evening. Officer Porter and city officials revived him at City Hall after an epileptic episode and a brief abusive confrontation ensued before he was permitted to stay in a cell.
The Jefferson Comedy Company staged The Rivals with Joseph Jefferson and Mrs. John Drew delivering standout performances. Critics lauded Jefferson’s nuanced genius and Drew’s flawless Mrs Malaprop, while supporting cast members like Louis James and Viola Allen drew praise for their renditions. The piece drew a refined audience, and other local events and notices fill the program, with ads for shops and upcoming concerts nearby.
In a chat with Captain Bilton the transition from the wooden 1826 Wheeling Creek bridge to the current stone structure is traced. The 1832 flood destroyed the wood, and the stone bridge, built by 1834, stood until 1843 when floodwaters toppled it. Stone came from Burlington by boat, built with oxen and cranes, costing about sixty five thousand dollars. Modern methods use steam cranes and four ton stones set by derricks, a striking contrast to earlier labor.
Pittsburg Dispatch quotes Hon J H Burtt saying he is not a candidate for president of the American Federation of Labor. A letter from Burtt in this city claims he faced heavy press attention and refused to speak, while insiders say he remains aligned with opponents of Gompers. Burtt addressed a mass meeting in Pittsburg and left with delegates for Birmingham.
Police search for Ciara Umphrey of Roney's Point who vanished after leaving a Phillips house on McCulloch Street with two men, Con Brinkman and Chipper Chackman. They were last seen near a shanty by Baker Street. Unclear if voluntary or abduction. two men claimed no knowledge. girl possibly at home.
John Becker & Co offers a wide display of diamonds clocks watches and silverware with a top line from holiday novelties to low price guarantees. Becker Etz and partners promote a modern storeroom with new fixtures while Henry Jacobs touts cheaper Christmas gifts. Local retailers Wheat Hancher and Dillon advertise watches diamonds and banqueting lamps with price guarantees and hand made lace displays.
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