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Wheeling Sunday Register

Location

Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1892

Page

2

Unlaundried Shirts Offered at 35 Cents Each

An advertisement announces 1 200 unlaundried shirts described as the old reliable, put up for sale at 35 cents per shirt. The listing emphasizes bulk quantity and discounted price to attract buyers.

New Dress Goods and Embroideries At Low Prices

New dress goods offered at 3.59 a dress pattern featuring all wool surfaces on ginghams and new embroideries and laces. Beautiful quality at low prices. Curtains and other items still being closed out, slightly soiled but very cheap.

Demurrers in Showacre court case prompt delayed trial

In a partial session of the Chealt Court yesterday, demurrers in the case of W H Showacre against Frew Campbell & Hart were argued. The court overruled one demurrer concerning the right of the defendants to run for office, while all other demurrers in the first and second counts were sustained. The proceedings touched libel allegations and a plan to sell an office, with further notes on related cases and transfers of real estate left for record.

W. HL. TL. Showacrey, Brew, Campbel & Mart Up Raforo Paull Chealt Court W. H. U. Showacre Y Frew, Campbell & Hart T Dat Waite Hshonacré Gurdy Nestiviri

Merling Register Oddities and Notions in Weaving and Trade

Fragmented OCR style notes describe various trades and advertisements. Mentions Weavers mane idense, Pure Keiti Rendered Lear Lard, spring bebruideries, and items for sale. References to locations, dates, and local vendors appear amid garbled text and partial phrases.

City Light Plant Progress Hints at April Startup

Despite cold and wet weather, work at the city electric light plant progresses. Bricklayers and machinists set roof iron while engines and boilers are prepared. officials predict the plant will be in working order by early April if weather permits, though delays are possible. A sub-committee surveys the Wheel Electrical Company plant with an expert’s report forthcoming to the Electric Light Commission.

City Electric Light Bou- Jay Bleoo Fort Wayne Wheel Electric Light Commission

Will of Benjamin Fisher Put Up For Probate At County Clerk

The will of the late Benjamin Fisher was delivered to County Clerk George Hook for probate. Attorney James P. Rogers restricts inspection by reporters until recorded, possibly Tuesday or Wednesday. Executor is Lillian Carter List. Entire estate, valued over 200000, goes to Mrs. Fisher with remainder to six children after her death. Large business to continue for two years, then be wound up if loss occurs.

Henjamin Fisher Mook Benjamin Fisher George Hook James P. Rogers Yover Lirie Messrs. Dun & Co Carter

Open switch wreck near Bower Hill endangers passengers

A late night P.O. & St. L. passenger train from Pittsburg Union station struck an open switch east of Bower Hill. The engine overturned and two coaches were badly wrecked, but most passengers escaped serious injury. Engineer McCullough suffered painful wounds. Responsibility for the accident was still undetermined.

P.O. O Bower Hill Pittsburg Union Station Bridgeville McCullough

Architect Franzhelm Defends Guild Against Board of Education

Architect Evann B. Franzhelm protests the Wheeling Board of Education for perceived unfairness in architectural design competitions. He argues the board favored biased judging and misread resolutions, calling for competent, merit based evaluation. He asserts architects seek public welfare through quality buildings and requests space to explain the designers' intentions.

Board of Education Register Wheeling Board of County Commissioners Moard Jepson Avives Fourteenth Street Evnanv B. PraxzHer

Denman Thompson’s Old Homestead at Opera House

Seats are selling fast for Denman Thompson’s Old Homestead at the Opera House Monday and Tuesday evenings drawing large crowds. The exchange praises the charm, naturalness, humor, and pathos of the play and Thompson’s interpretation, urging attendance despite local affiliations. Also, lectures by Mrs Longshore Pots M D at Opera House excite interest among the Indies with scientific, orthodox talks and a five matinee course ending Saturday. McCarthy’s True Irish Hearts comes to Grand for Monday and Tuesday with a new company, good scenery, and first class specialties. Seats available at Geathers store.

Old Homestead Denman Thompson Opera House New England Opera Truerish Uwrarts McCarthy True Irish Hearts the Grand Geather's

Doubly bereaved Duttons die within days of each other

Mrs Lucinda A Dutton widow of Jasper Dutton dies at home on West Abricbaville Saturday aged 33 years 7 months 20 days. Her husband William J Dutton foreman on C L W Ry dies Tuesday aged 43. Both buried in Feed Springs cemetery with funeral services set by Rev J M Huston in nearby MB Church.

Jasper Dutton Lucinda A. Dutton Uhrichaville Lucinda Dutton West Abricbaville Monsy Feed Springs Dutton Uhrichenilie Bole

WENDREDS TURNED Compelled to Close Thee Doors in Chicago

A chaotic sale at the Chicago Clothing Company drew 800 shoppers on Saturday, January 23, with 2000+ people counted, hundreds left unsatisfied. The store promises double staff on Monday and highlights deep discounts on coats, ulsters, and overcoats, urging ten-day sales and refunds if items aren’t worth the stated prices.

Chicago Clothing Company Main Street

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