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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1897
Page
12
An 19th century retail note promotes shirt waists and dimity dresses with a focus on new undergarments. It highlights the Invisible Skirt Supporter, sleeve buttons, belts, and jewelry reduction while advertising fabrics and ready made garments at low prices to attract shoppers.
A Confederate Memorial Day visit decorated graves at various cemeteries including those of Shriver Gray and the Sleepless Confederates. Col Robert White led the party with soldiers and civilians, distributing flowers and wreaths. Union soldiers were invited to join the decoration, and prayers and reflections highlighted the honor to the fallen.
Open tomorrow the Lyric Opera Company of New York presents Fra Diavalo at Wheeling Park Casino for a two week engagement. Villa Knox stars with Minnie DeRue Tom Ricketts Fred Henry Stanley and a company of 85, followed by The Chimes of Normandy and Koffle Giroffa performances. Wheeling Park offers electric lighting expert landscaping and easy rail access for comfort and enjoyment.
In Market Street relocation to 1428 Market Street with expanded facilities at 12 Market Street and new machinery to handle fabrics including garments curtains and hangings. Emphasizes prompt service low costs skilled staff and new washing and dyeing equipment. plans for trucks and mobile delivery. Also promotes shirts for Monday only and various local ads.
Watermelons arrive in town and strawberries are plentiful and cheap. Two police court cases noted yesterday, with no session last evening. Board of Commissioners meets Monday, Fire Committee convenes Monday evening. Metal ceiling added to city lock-up cell room. August Neiman adds second story to corner dwelling. Silver Leaf Club hosts Glenn's Run picnic with two wagons. Marriage license issued to Samuel N Cole and Ste Clark, both Marshall County natives. Franklin College commencement set for June 28 with 29 graduates. West Virginia undertakers hold state convention in Sistersville. large turnout expected. Mr. W A Bammertin leaves C A House to run piano tuning business locally.
A Belmont mill strike begins after workers reject a 1 percent wage reduction planned for all employees starting Monday. Management remains firm, while blast furnace staff anticipate cuts. Also reported: Martin Mulroy dies of pneumonia at 2413 Locust street, leaving a wife and child. Local notices include lodge resolutions, civil service exam results, and new beverage imports.
In Wheeling, J. E. Giffin, formerly of Danas New York, has rebuilt Higgins Gallery at No 40 Twelfth Street into the finest studio in the state. The second floor offers a reception parlor, while the third hosts a well lighted operating room with ladies ready to assist in dressing and appointments. The gallery boasts modern appliances, expert staff, and a redesigned setup inspired by top eastern galleries, promising superior results and patient satisfaction.
The Supreme Court session lists cases from Marion Harrison Marshall Hancock counties. Notable entries include writs of error and bonds set for Atkinson v Winters and Koontz v Koontz, with several continuations and an appeal return in County Court v Schaub. J. W. Adams admitted to practice on motion of C P Filek.
Circuit Court yesterday transacted several cases. City v John Wentzel upheld the lower court on selling meat without a license and city license tax. Pinnickinnick Coal Company v Rice et al argued for a new trial. Ferguson v Kingeway was argued and submitted. R H Barnes guardian v Berdie Berry et al ordered sale. Esther Maxwell’s administrator John Maxwell distribution order. Sterling v Mendel testimony to be taken by special commissioner. Loretta May Claytor v John B Claytor ordered reference. Schmulbach Brewing Co. et al v H F Tappe et al ordered reference. The Bu!
The Ohio County West Virginia Bar Association met at the Court House to address the death of Dennis O Keeffe. A committee drafted resolutions praising his learning, ability, courtesy, and faithful service to clients. Funeral arrangements were set with a committee, and attorneys will attend in a body Monday at 8 20 AM.
Deed records show transfers for the south half of lot 10 in square 17 in Sprigg and Areble and Sprigg and Ritchie additions. Henry Meyer guardian to Michael Roth and others executed deeds dated May 12 and June 2 1897 with considerations of 900 dollars and nominal amounts.
Yesterday the Will J Cummins arrived in port and left for Cincinnati at 4 p m. The boat drew praise for its elegant appointments and modern design. It can carry 100 cabin passengers and 60 tons freight. River levels show 3 feet 11 inches at the wharf last night with modest rise prospects as Monongahela drops. Keystone State and Kanawha scheduled to leave at 7 a m for Pittsburg, though Keystone State may not go far. A river trade note and a local Union Building Association investment pitch accompany a crowded page.
Real estate sales report details bids and parcels at Alexander farm along Edgington's lane with two lot sales to H Fisher at 47 dollars per acre and P Stuck at 26 dollars per acre. Remainder sale postponed to July 10. Also notices on Berlsford property and upcoming bicycle audio gear and miscellany listings from local firms.
Fragmented OCR ad notice advertises eye care services and a children's promotion at low prices. It mentions a free charge and a popular item, with a location at Corner Main and Perch Street.
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