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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1892
Page
8
This feature shows dressmaking guidance for evening gowns with diaphanous fabrics, patterns, cutting shapes, linings, darts, and trims. It includes advice on ruffles, lace, ribbon usage, sleeve and bodice shaping, fabric choices, and ways to refashion older gowns into stylish outfits while noting practical considerations for fit and finishing.
In Tiltonville Jefferson county teachers attended a meeting at the Fourth ward school with Messia Cox and Porter present. A fair and festival is planned December 31 at the new M. H Church, featuring oysters and ice cream as crowds gather. Various residents are noted including Fred Updewrall visiting Mt. Pleasant, David Garden on business in St. Cisieville, Horton Jones hosting a party, and Mrs War Medill recovering from illness. Mrs. Ada Roberts sails to California, and Potters' Social Club plans a city hall event December 23.
An article outlines evolving U S military marksmanship training from ad hoc practice to a systematic program. It covers positions from standing to prone, indoor galleries, revolver drills, distance estimation, target range firing, and the superior skill of American soldiers, with anecdotes on discipline and precision.
Regular convocation of Wheeling Union Chapter No 1 drew fair attendance. Degrees from Select to Royal Arch delayed to Friday. Bates Lodge No 23 met with large turnout. Wheeling Lodge No 5 reported fair attendance. Next week Ohio Lodge No 1 and Nelson Lodge No 30 slated for meetings with possible degrees. Osiris Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine held a Friday session. Mirism Chapter No 1 hosted a social at Brother and Sister ston’s Wheeling Island home, hailed as a success and a lesson in friendship.
Grafton Gaartox West Virginia December 17 merchants expand holiday stock and variety. M B Devine who had leg broken lately is recovering well. Mystic Lodge No 75 A F and A M to elect and install officers Monday night. Harry Clarion moved Slager office to McAvoy House. Elwood Brown opens new store in Straub building. Senator WM Worley of Kingswood attends Reform School Board meeting.
A compilation of social gatherings, lectures, and community notices from an Easton area column. It mentions Knights, gatherings at homes on Fourth street, Y M C A events, a bridal tour, and various residents such as Miss Alethes of Wellesley College and John L. Monae, highlighting local club activities, speeches, and upcoming home events.
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