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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1882
Page
7
A crowded, garbled Philadelphia telegram style log details a string of misfortunes and crimes. Reports include burglaries at religious properties, a man named Kellogg injured, a meat hook incident, and various deaths and accidents across multiple states. The text references churches, seamen, court actions, and sensational crime notes with inconsistent spellings and numerous fragments.
A jumble of items from Belmont to Hamilton area reports arrests and court actions. Events include Lat Yor primary talk, Alfred Clock subjected to cash-bu kof steers, a Chillicothe rail line ruling, New York and Chicago industry notes, and a North Carolina rolling mill closure. Earthquakes shake parts of New Hampshire, plus local fires, weddings, and a wardrobing incident.
An exploration of traditional courtship customs across nations revealing the Russian bridal promenade, Greek church weddings, Welsh capture lore, and French bridal sieges. The piece details betrothal rites, dowry exchanges, parental mediation, and post wedding festivities with vivid, period tone.
A long rundown of 19th century style details outlines fur ensembles, muffs, capes, bonnet feathery trim, velvet and silk gowns for church and weddings, glove shades, stockings, and modest veils. It notes tunings for children's wear, cloak shapes, and the shift toward matelasse silks, chenille trims, and tailored cloth suits for travel.
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