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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1896
Page
4
An extended ad for a citywide July clearance sale promises bargains across departments with drastic price cuts on dress goods, linens, towels, suits, housewares, and clothing. Includes dozens of discounted items from calicoes and cottons to silks and lace, with early 8 a.m. opening and wide savings.
Advertisement notes eye examination at Hancher Co. Prof and Manager Levit promotes eye care, claiming a priceless sight value and preventive checks. The text mentions an ophthalmoloscope examination device used in every exam and offers a free examination as part of the deal.
A crowded Wheeling Register item lists Wheeling Park as a daily sunlit pleasure resort in the Ohio Valley with concerts and leisure offerings. It notes transport, motor parties, and guest arrivals, naming local families, visiting guests, and upcoming society events at the park and vicinity.
B&G and Chanse of Time announce trains leaving daily at 3:455 p.m. and 38 p.m. with 455 p.m. express and 145 p.m. arrival in Wheali. Chicago Express seating Wheal-TMeS will be a je-Mouneley fle accommodation, arriving at 2 p.m. Train 73 arrives Tid p.m. No other counter.
On Monday July 20 Par for Care will run between Parkersburg and Pittsburg with train No 4 at 3 10 pm from Pittsburg to Parkersburg and train No 215 at 8 20 am from Parkersburg to Pittsburg. Train 207 leaves Pittsburg at 8 40 am arriving Parkersburg on train 3 at 2 50 pm. Official notice signed J Archer and Aug Pal.
The Inter-State League closes its second week with Wheeling leading a Western bloc that may yield two pennant contenders. New Castle tops its group while Toledo strengthens with Stro ee and a solid Tacoma lineup. Whiteling and New Castle appear strongest in the East as home clubs press for the second season title amid scheduling uncertainties and exhibition frames.
Fragmented report from New Cumberland West Virginia mentions a local case and unrelated unrest. The notice covers bicycle bells priced at 25 cents by Dillon, Wheat & Hancher Co, with scattered references to a court proceeding, a hospital, and warnings about local disturbances amid a broader wartime atmosphere.
It your S$ need attention, call and sc our . Levitt. No charge for ex amination of the ex FOR THE Now is the time 1 steping car accommodations for the next Atlantic City excursion vin. B. & C. R R., July 30th. Telephone or call on T. C. Burke, Ticket and Passenger Agent
Fraternity activity wanes with only Nelson Lodge No 30 meeting in warm halls. Visitors include Brother Kelly of Petroleum Lodge. Upcoming Wheeling Commandery No 1 meeting expected to draw attendees. notices and a rare centennial article from Hartford Times shared with readers. Eastern Star notes a good turnout despite obstacles. La Belle Conclave discusses consolidation and funds. Steubenville beer war heats up as brewers slash keg prices causing a regional price fight. Excursions to Atlantic City offered by B and C lines with multiple July August sailings and rail options.
Sunday excursion fares from Wheeling to all Olio River stations with a limited going and return date of sale only. Merchandise on sale includes clothing watches jewelry bicycles and personal property at 169 Market Street. We offer high grade bicycles at competitive prices.
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