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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1891
Page
2
Local items report the will of Thomas Sweeney probate details and female heirs. Auction notices, property sales, and court actions surface amid varied society items, including a skating race at Martins Ferry and church installations in Wheeling.
A late evening wreck between the freight and passenger trains near Twenty-sixth and Twenty-seventh streets caused severe damage to engines and cars. Fireman James Way was killed or severely injured, and a Parkersburg man suffered serious leg injuries as workers towed the wreckage away. Eyewitness accounts blamed the freight crew for excessive speed and failure to heed signals. Local doctors described potential amputation as officials assisted the wounded.
A large crowd gathered at the Grand for a farewell performance of Daisy Bird. The Wheeling and Elm Grove Railroad board met to elect officers J. D. Dubois as President, Hall as Secretary, G. D. Gillelan as General Manager. A mass meeting at the Opera House featured reports from C. W. Sawyer and speeches by Rev. Cunningham and Dr. Cooke. A concert by Hollan Quartette and Mr. K. H. Parker was planned for February 11 and the Lone Fisherman scene from Kirmess closed the program. Circuit Court actions included Peabody Tuskance Company v William Conrad and condemnation proceedings in the city v Hoellstein and Lancaster. A power outage affected theaters and streetcars, while the Washington City Improvement Company pursued land expansion near Charlestown. Local labor news highlighted a wife’s role in repositioning a member back to work. Various ads promote Vienna Bread, excursions, optics services, and sales.
Rew Adu celebrates strong year end results for Atlantic Teak with thousands of new customers and higher sales. The firm lampoons competitors who question advertised prices, pledging continued price leadership and accurate goods.
Real estate transfers left for record include a 1591 deed from Charles Schmidt to Margaret Schmidt for all rights in property with 15 in consideration and a 1801 deed by William A Wilson and wife to Magdalena Larnhart for the northeast quarter of lot 38 in Jonathan Zac's addition with 1,500 consideration. Also advertised is a Book and Stationery Store for sale at 1308 Market Street, including stock, shelving, counters and fixtures, offered below cost.
We have secured several thousand yards of linen torchon laces offered at low prices. A display is shown in the north window. A large stock of finer grades has also been received and will be sold at old prices.
Club orders will have freight paid on all shipments totaling sixty or more, with the exception of sugar. Freight coverage applies to any inland station three hundred miles from our stores. The offer outlines a broad policy for customer convenience and distribution efficiency.
A garbled list of various food items with odd spellings and prices. Items include prunes, raisins, dates, fresh produce, canned goods, and household staples, many with unclear amounts. The text mimics a vintage catalog or advertisement page lacking coherent context or complete figures.
The co partnership G Meyart Co informs the public of continuing the fur carriage and upholstery business at 1124 Main Street Wheeling W Va The firm plans large capacity additions to meet spring demands and is receiving a broad new stock of goods including novelties Orders by mail will receive prompt attention
Entire stock of remarkable remnants to be sold at one half regular price. Vast accumulation accumulated this season. Big sale aimed to clear the end of best stock. Buy now before stocks are gone.
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