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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1891
Page
10
A lurid exploration of stockings and garments from a past era, detailing the rise of tights pantolias and opera stockings, the social meanings attached to gartering and dress, and how attire signals class and virtue across society, with observations on masculine judgments.
A 19th century reflection notes how a woman’s stockings reflect social codes among women. It discusses daytime wear stockings as fine black silk and evening outfits requiring stockings to match slippers and gown, with plain or embroidered options in matching tints.
A stream of ornate, scattered prose details various stockings from black rose hues to blue and red pairs. It references fashion columns across American cities, noting patterns, textures, and the appeal of elaborate hosiery while weaving in literary allusions and social commentary.
The record shows transfers of property including deeds dated December 9 and December 17 1891 with names George R B Allan Archibald W Paull and Edward D Blbert and buyers Jubio J Kain Nail City Stamping Company and Sarah Peake with varying lot descriptions and prices. Separately a festive scene describes holiday shopping traffic stores with decorations and crowds on Market and Main streets and social scenes including a notable dinner hosted by Mrs Mary Woods on the Naslopal road.
Friday night Miss Maggie Springer hosted a surprise party for Marta Hickman of the East God, with a large group of social names in attendance and refreshments served. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Cochran held an eighty fourth birthday reception for Mrs. Cochran. next week Edward Krata and Lena Ziemerman plan a wedding at the bride’s father’s residence. The News ball at the McLore House is being prepared, with Opera House orchestra to provide music and dining in the south room. The column covers theater chatter, marriages, receptions, club events, and recurring social notices across Wheeling society.
In Chicago a bitter clash erupts among private cattle car firms led by Street Stable Car Company and major shippers and railroads. The dispute stems from Judge Gresham’s ruling on feeding and watering device restrictions, triggering a surge in Palace car conversions. Major lines including Garlington, Pennsylvania, New York Central, Santa Fe, Northwestern, St Paul, Michigan Central, Pan Handle, and Lackawanna now operate Palace cars, while S. W. Allerton accuses the Street Car Company of favoring certain shippers by mileage rebates, amid broad industry wagering over Inter-State Commerce rules. Foster’s condition reported improved in Washington.
Lizzie Ryan to appear with the Opera Hawke on Friday and Saturday December 25 and 26 with Christmas matinees. Miss Evans, a petite star, presents Miss Prue by Morton, a Connecticut home story. The Wiltiar Opera Company’s visit to the Grand is praised for costumes and stage pictures. Korwin receives warm applause in her return.
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