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Wheeling Sunday Register

Location

Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1891

Page

7

Social season in park and lakeside revels prevails

The article chronicles summer social life with weddings and lawn parties shaping up the season. It notes stylish home decor, veranda setups, and garden entertainments, plus multiple weddings across town and social outings to Pleasant Grove and Martin’s Perry.

Martin Perry

Sun Sunday plans for Senator Ganley to Atlantic City

The article notes prominent society members planning summer travel in the Senator's private car Ganley to Atlantic City and White Sulphur Springs. It mentions Miss Edith Scott hosting a Wellsburg social for Miss Edith Murphy, plus various parties and socials across the region with dancing, music, and gatherings at Garden Grove, Sleepy Hollow, and Bethany Pike.

Seri Oe Anne Muah Doge Oteral Spillman Ganley Atlantic City White Sulphur Springs

Midnight fire scarred Ripple barber shop on Sixteenth Street

A blaze at Henry Ripple’s barber shop near Sixteenth Street and Chapline Street drew crowds and responders at midnight. The fire gutted the barber shop interior and scorched nearby businesses, with total losses around a thousand dollars and little insurance. The origin remains uncertain, possibly a firecracker under the building.

Fireworks Light Up City As Fourth Of July Celebrated

Fireworks and pyrotechnics filled the night as communities celebrated the Glorious Fourth. Crowds watched from the suspension bridge and hilltop vantage points while saloons and factories closed for the day. Families and clubs organized picnics to Woods Row, Sleepy Hollow, and Bethany Pike, with Elation and displays reported across Market and Main streets. The Island Park baseball game was missed as attendance leaned toward home and resort celebrations.

Sion Thouse Anton Roymann Simmer Chapline Hill Kirkwood Chapling Street North Main Street Spiedel Mine Street Braisnts Ped Geinfelder Gee Riverside Labelle, and Whittaker Mills Blach Broe Red Letter Tobacco Works Wheeling Hinga Woods’ Row Stackyard Hollow Sleepy Hollow McCabe Mission Band Wesley M. F Blue Eye Social Club South Side Mezereens Bethany Pike Island Park

Dancing festival and a tense baseball match marked a pleasant outing

When the sky cleared hundreds gathered for a forest revel with Mayer's orchestra and lively dancing. A ten inning baseball game saw Housa & Flor] manas beat the Pink Garters 4 to 3. Horse races failed to run due to a misunderstanding, and Mayers' To ronto Abdallah did not appear. Archibald's Grove hosted a large cheerful crowd with outdoor diversions.

Cella Mayer

NOTES OF THE RIVER BOATS AND HOSTMEN ON THE OHIO

River notes report the wharfboat closed at noon and vessels moving up and down the Ohio. The Raymond Horner passed with empties, Andes left for Claetns and way points, and Batchelor and Keystone State listed for today. Channel water stood 7 feet 10 inches at midnight and rising, with R B Kendall and Belmont Park leaving Wheeling for Brenbenville with dancing advertised. Sunday excursions noted.

Ohio Raymond Horner

Minor Matters of Interest Briefly and Pithily Told

Hanny Ouirrorp was arrested yesterday by Officer Daum for Sighting. Jos Bui of Twenty seventh street states he has not been arrested for disorderly conduct. Mrs Zizcexreiper sent orphans at the hospital a treat of ice cream yesterday. The little People enjoyed the treat immensely. Three cases were heard at last evening's Police Court session. Havard the electric motor conductor was dismissed and VCVags went to the hill. Ganrteun Local Assembly to meet Monday 7:30 AM to prepare for Steubenville labor demonstration. J P McQuarn of Provident Life is not the F F McCarty who figured with Maturity and Loan Association. Police Court cases in yesterday’s session. several were dismissed. Ten o'clock motor on the Elm Towne road reached Fulton last night a woman was crowded off the car and injured status unknown. Garfield Assembly and Local Union No 3 carpenters to meet 7 AM tomorrow to depart for Steuberville. Work suspended at the stone bridge in honor of the Fourth. At the island bridge carpenters work along the traveler on top of site work. Carrier Police Dunnavoce received a telegram from Charles Priea of Pittsburgh saying he dropped his watch boarding the train on Market Street Friday night. The watch is in possession of Mr. Martin, a glassworker, and will be returned.

Hanny Ouirrorp Daum Jos. Bui Twenty-seventh Street Zizcexreiper Turne Havard VC Vags Ganrteun Steubenville J.P. McQanren the Provident Life Qints F. F. M cCarty Maturity and Loan Association Orday Morning Isanderlee Elm Towe Fulton Noman Garfield Assembly United Brotherood F Carpenters Steuberville Stone Bridge An Island Charles Priea Ofittsburg Maretstreet Martin

Scenes at the Park Draws Largest Crowds in Wheeling

Yesterday Wheeling Park saw one of its largest crowds since opening as thousands arrived by early ferries and later motor trips. Park patrons enjoyed a well managed, disturbance free day with extensive group picnics and private parties. The South Side Fishermen hosted a picnic at the State Fair Grounds, while weather showers interrupted some activities.

Wheeling Park Sixteenth Street Brergbedr Bac Emiling Beppy South Side Saiet

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