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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1897
Page
8
Promising 1897 season Embroideries activity at EO E STIFEDIE CO highlights a wide new stock of Swiss Nainsook and Hamburg trimmings. An extensive assortment includes edges and insertings in single and matched allovers, with many patterns and widths. Delicate fabrics and fine laces are emphasized, inviting shoppers to preview the large collection while stocks last.
An OCR fragment advertises Slack Petticoats with stray phrases about Sarzen and a ruffle. Mentions Hoali and price context is unclear. The readable text hints at a sale or merchandise listing but lacks coherent details.
In Marietta and Wheeling scenes the coming season hints at cock fights and a new league for Marietta’s team. Motor bicycles draw interest as crowds discuss racing, with ongoing coverage of local clubs, society representation, prize shooting, and a crowded schedule shaping up for the week.
A large meeting last evening outlined preliminary plans for future events. Committee chairs announced venues, dates, and funding steps, detailing acts, sponsors, and anticipated audiences as preparations move toward April showcases.
Crowded store through the past week advertises deep removal prices on suits pants and overcoats for men. Includes women and children garments with cut prices on jackets cloaks caps and hats. A bankruptcy sale and millinery offers are highlighted with store hours and dramatic reductions throughout the dry goods department. A local anecdote about a Sixth Ward incident is noted within the same piece.
President Garland of the Amalgamated Association tours city factories including La Belle mill to discuss a mediator role in the Wheeling Iron and Steel dispute. Riverside workers and Mrs Sand are noted as not part of the union. Slaughtering shoes shop closes. local merchant claims superior silverware offer from Wheeling Bakery.
A curious report describes an unnamed patient at a local shop seeking eye examinations. The scene centers on an optician at Main Street performing tests while the patient chases clarity, with uncertain outcomes and a focus on eye health.
Natural gas fired a blaze at the McLure House laundry behind the hotel on Twelfth and Mahon streets. Fire crews arrived within minutes, battled the flames for a half hour, and confined damage to the two story brick building. Loss estimated around two hundred dollars with insurance coverage expected. A crowded scene drew residents as crews controlled the fire before it spread further.
A reader disputes a reported sermon by Rev Speers at Second Presbyterian Church and defends the Christian Endeavor Society. The writer condemns political partisanship and urges nonpartisan reform, urging enforcement of law and integrity in public office. Signed by Robert W. Jones and local society leaders.
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