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Wheeling Sunday Register

Location

Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1893

Page

5

Moose and Grizzlies in the American North Woods

A feature on moose and grizzly bears, noting Maine and Canada as strong moose ranges and Manitoba as a grizzly stronghold. It describes moose size, behavior, and hunting hazards, including crust hunting risks, plus grizzly ferocity, defensive weapons, and the hunter’s need for marksmanship and courage. It cites notable moose and bear records, legal hunting limits, and anecdotes from hunters.

Maine Canada California Union Pine Tree United States Audubon Wilds Manitoba Winchester Eanice H. Bator

A Vocation for Writers by Clark Stamford

In Chicago and New York a theatrical press agent shapes public taste by crafting sensational articles about stars like Lillian Russell. The piece profiles Charles Astor Parker, a famed yet low‑visibility promoter who writes newspaper copy to drive theater attendance and press coverage.

Lillian Russell England Cairo Lillian Russe Columbia Theater London Chicago The Columbia Charles Astor Parker al Hayman William J. Davis America Heis Minneapolis Minnesota Grand Oprea House Lyceum Parker Montana Haymarket Sandow Institution Singer New York Daily Russell New York

English Women Hunters Cause Stir In Upright Skirt Fashion

A Victorian-era report describes English women adopting short skirts and trousered outfits for hunting. It notes initial public scorn fading into acceptance as attire evolves, with vivid details of outfits and the social ripple among gentry. The piece also records a hunting meet near Bagshot where George Hughes of Brookside suffered a leg injury after a fall and being kicked by a hunter.

Her Majesty's Staghounds Hunt George Hughes Brookside Salthill Slough Bagshot Maidenhead Hughes

Holiday greetings and local reunions in Stewar yville

Stewar yville residents share holiday news including Mrs Col R E Fast’s rapid recovery and relatives visiting from Oberlin Marietta and Pittsburgh. Notable items include plans for a wedding Dr H H Erskine and Miss Maggie F E Patterson in Bergholz, engineers returning from Ironwood Michigan, and families preparing winter trips to Florida.

Stewaryville R. E. Fast Fred McClare Harry Matlack Oberlin Bob Purcell Northern Pacific Railroad Seattle Washington Squire Trainer Joseph Basler Miss Haight Marietta Stella Hill McConville Oval H. H. Erskine Maggie FE. Patterson Bergholz McConnell Gill Iron Mines Ironwood Mich Wm. Bullock Sallie Robert Bullock Morris Florida Chas. M. Elliott Edith 8Chelor Pittsburg Robert McGowan

Crowning of Christmas cantata delights neighbors

Portland Station Ohio notes Miss Sue Neely ill from an attack of rheumatic fever. Ex Sheriff John Moor visited town on Thursday. Clendenning and Hammond of Short Creek West Virginia called on ladies Sunday night. The Crowning of Christmas cantata by the Sabbath school Saturday night was a success. John McDee named for the holidays. A Long Run couple, whose parents opposed their marriage, wed Thursday evening at Mr Stanard's residence with Rev Hoover officiating.

PortLand Station Sue Neely Rip John Moor Clendenning and Hammond Short Creek W. Va Saobvath John McDee Long Run Hoover Stanard

Cyclist Sail Born From Mast Innovation

Mr White conceived and tested a bicycle sail using a mast and a removable head block to secure the sail. Cyclists report good results though securing the sail remained the main hurdle. The kit includes a ten foot boom and an option to remove the mast block easily.

White

Gleason Theatre Shows Draw Local Visitors This Week

Cranixetox Clox December 23 Gleason Theatre Co presents in Town Hall. Cyrus and Thad Ward from Cincinnati Dental College home for holidays. Elizabeth Topp and party visiting Wheeling relatives. Eugene Gatts of Pittsburgh returns after days with friends. Dietrick Buckhill visits town. G W Brague signs for G W Greenless bakery and restaurant. Junior League and Methodist Sunday school plan Christmas Eve entertainment at the church to raise funds for school children.

Cranixetox Gleason Theatre Town Hall Cyrus Thad Ward Dental College Ciocknati Elizabeth Topp Daisy Topp Harry Kraft Wheeling Eugene Gatts Pittsburg Call. Dietrick Buckhill George W. Cain Fly, O W. V. Brague G. W. Greenless Lonery G. W. Brague Junior League Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Methodist Episcopal Church

Bicycle Salis Inventor Adapts Safety Wheel Attachment

Charles D. White of San Bernardo California has devised a method to attach a sail to his safety wheel. The invention aims to provide a practical solution for securing a sail to bicycles and improve stability while riding.

Charles D. White San Bernardo Cal

E B Potts Bargain Bulletin Main and Tenth Sts

The Greatest Sale on record crowds. E B Potts' Big Store at Main and Tenth Streets promotes deep discounts across clothing, shoes, hats, millinery, and groceries. Bargains claim prices unheard of, urging customers to visit now before the sale ends.

E.b.potts Bargain Bulletin

Local Department Store Promises Customer Savings

A regional department store claims to have saved customers thousands of dollars during 1993. It lists its address at 1000 to 1096 Main Street and 1001 to 1007 Market Street, urging shoppers to choose its departments for value.

Main Street Market Strer

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