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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1897
Page
10
Unprecedented wrap sale starts Monday January 4 and continues for three days featuring about one hundred styles of broken fins in sizes from tt to 18 years and ladies sizes 32 to 44.
Sheriff H C Richards was surprised by nearly 100 friends at City Hall who, with a large turnout of Republicans and newspaper men, presented him a massive gold badge after Governor Atkinson praised his service. The ceremony included remarks about his election, party loyalty, and the strong support from his county.
Richards accepts a solid gold official badge in a handsome case, delivers a long address praising Governor and Republican party. He discusses political rings, his departure from candidacy, and hopes for a Republican governor in West Virginia. Applause follows as the crowd congratulates him.
About thirty Bridgeport women organized Kirkwood Hive of the Ladies of the Maccabees at the Opera House under State Commander Olds. The group promotes life insurance benefits from 600 to 3000 dollars and counts 71000 members nationwide. An next meeting is scheduled for Monday at 1 pm with charter members present.
The readable text lists diverse firms and items such as Musil Underwear and Fink & Bravolich at 13 Market Street. It mentions certificates and records with scattered references to locations like New York and names including Joore tama and Hite, but the passage is garbled and fragmentary with no coherent reportable event.
Munyons grip cures discharges of nose and eyes and relieves throat and larynx. The ad promises quick relief for grippe symptoms and sleept, with separate cuts for each disease and prices at 1 and 2 cents per vial. Local notices report visits from Miss Pearl McMannis, Miss Clem Speidel, Miss Minnie Johnson and others, plus community events and fireside gatherings.
Town notes report no police court session last evening while six marriage licenses were issued. Several police court cases occurred. attorney William Erskine recently recovered from illness. Roselle Club of the Eighth ward plans a January event. Loretta Lonefeld, daughter of John Lonefeld, dies New Year’s Day. Water Board cash collections total about $80,000 in the discount period. A Wheeling Bakery Company horse was fatally shocked on the island. Charge against J Sitgreaves for watch theft from Ban OShaughnessy withdrawn. prisoner released. A New York and West Virginia Lumber and Mining Company power of attorney for Alfred Paul filed for record. Prof Henry J Arbenz’s Wheeling Conservatory of Music advertised. a February 24 benefit concert at the Opera House for Herrman Steinman to fund study in Germany. Peter Seibert’s leg fracture, broken at Henwood mill, to be re-set after a failed previous attempt. Monart Singing Society masquerade on New Year’s Eve awarded prizes to Hedrich Carson and Louis Felaner. Opera House orchestra performed. Wheeling Shield of Honor to install new officers including W.M. Becker and J.W. Myer. Grail Lodge affiliations noted. Princeton College glee club passed through Wheeling en route to LonLaville, Ky, after a day tour. two flag coaches, a sleeper, and a baggage car were in the train. Mears, Stewart, and McCloy, connected to Wheel ing, visited Wheeling as guests of R.T. Tinase.
Yesterday one deed was mailed to Charles Bond a, Clemens and four aides transferring a parcel of land to Liberty district. The sale begins January 4 at GEOG M. Snook & Co. Auction includes Underwear Special and Steel & Co. sale events.
Monday evening the Botw League will meet at seven o'clock in the halfpayt room. George Cooke will speak on a subject related to national ranks and currency control. Withdrawals and membership requests are noted. Next Wednesday the Tin den Club opens its private masked affair at Washington street hall with invitations extended. A prize will be given for the most proper couple. Miss Lena Rixip and Miss Helen Westfall are visiting local families.
A meeting of newspaper men at City Hall is set to discuss forming a Press Club. The group aims to include professional men and others closely tied to city life, seeking social intercourse and mutual benefit. Membership could reach sixty or more, with active support from local citizens.
The fourth recital of the Musical Club occurred yesterday afternoon at the organization’s temple on Market Street corner. An active program featured several vocal and instrumental numbers and drew a good attendance, delivering one of the most pleasing performances of the series.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention lockstitching of muslin garments at GEO M BNOCK and private actions in New York. Items include real estate, a small farm near Caldwell, a Newhouse and barn, fruit trees, and property listings from Finke & Braunlich.
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