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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1892
Page
2
Important announcement announces closing lace of stock across departments. It lists extraordinarily low prices on 250 yard dress goods, 1500 yards dress fabrics, silk velvets, linens, wraps, lace curtains, jerseys and waists with discounts up to half price. Includes 10000 yards remnants and many fashion items at reduced rates.
H EMSHEIMER J P Connor was arrested at the B and depot by Officer West and sent before Squire Arkie Connor. He posed as a man of influence, soliciting deposits to secure positions, swindling victims for about two years. He was committed for exam Tuesday. A Rebecca Gray, who failed to appear, received a short sentence. Rabee Gray, Osborn Gray’s third wife, denounced by her husband as troublesome and blamed for outside interference.
A 1592 report outlines land transfers by George E. Maud and a push for North Market street improvements. Residents demand brick paving from South-to-Seventh, and equal benefit from the levy, criticizing past allocations and urging council action for fair street upgrades.
Nine o'clock yesterday morning resumed the search for D M Carey’s body. Divers covered the creek bottom, rails, and under the bridge but found nothing. The firm Paige Carey Co offers 100 dollars for recovery and will not descend again. Crowd at the scene numbered in the hundreds, with several thousand visiting over the day.
Amusements notices announce Richard Golden's Old Jed Prouty presented Saturday at the Opera House in Buckspors. The New England life drama stars Golden as the tavern keeper with quaint sayings and humorous episodes. Next Monday, J H Wallick and trained horses perform The Bandit King in a separate attraction praised by Scranton Truth.
Local ad listing a Kraukauer upright piano in near new condition for sale at a bargain. Also notes Swiss and Nainsook embroideries on display at Emsheimer's and other dated notices including estate claim language and a personal signature.
Charles Clark of Newport Kentucky turned himself in at City Hall to Federal authorities for desertion from the Twelfth Infantry at Fort Sully last June. The report also notes a perjury warrant against Martin Hell ex police officer, police resignations, and a promotion on the force. Memorial services and various local notices are listed alongside court actions and community events.
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