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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1896
Page
11
A muddled OCR text describes a series of social gatherings, engagements, charity events, and theatrical notes. Names like Chloe Hyer Me Lene, Petre, and Miss Elizabeth Stent are interwoven with venues such as the Ark on and the Presbyterian church. The piece references dances, receptions, prizes, and planned entertainments among local families and clubs.
A lively sequence of social gatherings unfolded in Bridgeport and nearby towns. Invitations extended to Miss Jessie Raed of St Lars and other visitors marked a season of entertainments, including a refined whist party, dancing, and gifts. Notable guests from out of town attended, with prizes awarded for Work silver, a domino prize, and a variety of trophies. The evening featured performances by the Opera Mouser Orchestra and Players Club locally, with house parties on Mala street and Frangheim block providing elegant hospitality.
Dillon Wheat and Hancher Co announce a changed business location at 12 Twelfth Street in Minmonds and reference the old premises at the corner of Market Street. The notice lists products including sterling silver spoons and children’s toys, and mentions legal proceedings and a tenement-related matter.
A Register reporter visits Market Street and the music house of Milgan Wilkin Co to cover a holiday shopping rush. The store touts extensive piano and instrument selections, modern finishes, and affordable prices with low profits and high quality. The piece also notes Sheff Bros. jewelers on Main Street benefiting from holiday demand and a strong reputation for value.
An election wager between J Campbell and his ally in Wheeling led to a grand Water Street banquet. Iphell lost, hosting guests including Mrs Hall and Miss Lon Kelly. 42 seats, double served, with City Band and toastmaster Col Henry Tene. Reports list numerous attendees from Wheeling and surrounding towns as drinks and music ended, the net wealth total reached £754.
A total chase of a burglar on the South Side ends with shots fired and a suspect injured or killed near Hot Street and Kabke Chawei. Police recover the scene and begin investigations as residents report a night of fear. Local notices mention funeral rites and several applications at the officers' meeting. Jewelry ads and department store promotions fill the latter portion of the page.
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