Great Shoe Sale Restores Ladies Footwear
A fragmented sale listing highlights footwear bargains for ladies. The notice mentions bargains on bed products and various brands, with emphasis on restocking items and restoring stock by a later date.
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1897
Page
15
Shirt Waists Sold At Auction In New York
A fragment notes an auction of shirt waists in New York with hem details and sizes. The readable lines reference fashion items, likely describing priced garments and sale conditions. No dates or firm figures are legible.
Granite Iron Sale and Listed Items Update
Fragmented notice describes an iron sale with various items and prices. Names, locations, and dates are unreadable in the OCR. The readable portions mention a ravine, a belt or tie reference, and several unclear geometric terms. No specific entities or final outcomes are discernible from the legible text.
Fragmented OCR text on education and weaving crafts in old paper
The readable fragments describe education for girls and craft topics, mentioning weaving designs and textile patterns. Names, dates, and locations are largely garbled, with references to teachers, courses, and fabric production. The piece reads like a snapshot of page clutter and disrupted OCR.
Home Cookery Notes and Practical Tips
A quirky collection of kitchen guidance covers trimming children's summer wear, meat tenderizing with currants, asparagus tips, lemon juice for sauces, and wine vinegar uses. It also includes boiling eggs in sweet cream, frying with bacon fat, serving stale cake, dipping onions, mint and snail dessert hints, salt tips for stains and cleaning, and carpet care.
Labor Notes from the Coal Regions and Local Events
Labor notes describe Thy Warsics pottery remaining open until July and workers at Bloch Bros. Tobacco Works attending a wedding reception for Jolie Hagedorn who just returned from Louisville. The piece notes union activity, ship departures, and the Natl Convention of Tobacco Workers, plus industry updates on mining, coal contracts, electric mining machines, and a drowning accident on the Buckhannon River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thy Warsics
Etiil Ransing
Timier
Bloch Bros
Tobaccia
Jolie Haghdnen
Erin
Lasuleville
Hagedorn
Nathal Convention of Tobacco Workers
Kas Reed
South Market Street
Binds Bros
Hudsay
Lots Ville
St. Michale Church
Southaventrott
Regents not seeking WVU dismissals debunked
Morgantown June 5 report claiming WVU regents sought to dismiss President Goodknight and John A Myers is a canard. Regents have not considered anything beyond the president's report and three are authorities for the foregoing. Moot court tonight drew 900 attendees, highly enjoyed. Tomorrow's baccalaureate sermon will be delivered by Rev C E Wilbur of Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Morgantown
W. Va
Regents
West Virginia University
Goodknight
John A. Myers
C. E. Wilbur
Pittsburg
Postmaster Appointments Scrutinized by Elkins and Dorr Hare
Washington date June five reports postmaster appointments in Beverly Randoph county Parson s Tucker county Sun Fayette county and other towns. New offices Glenville Lowman Netop plus nominations for Alderson amid a clash between Dorr and Senator Elkins over J B Shields with protests from Monroe county Republicans. The Senate expected to confirm Shields for Alderson as a presidential office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkins
Dorr Hare
Register
Washington
D. R. Baker
Beverly
Randoph County
S. N. Bosworth
W. F. Squires
Parson's
Tucker County
S. E. Parsons
Sun
Fayette County
W. Va
Wm. N. Jasper
John S. Brannen
Glenville
Eliza Baw
Lowman
Netop
Washington County
Ohio
John B. Beach
Dorr
Senator Elkins
Alderson
Monroe County
J. B. Shields
Shields
Marcum Acquitted In Wayne County Murder Trial
L F Marcum was acquitted today in Wayne County of the murder of Fleming Spaulding. Spaulding was killed at a political rally near Falls of Tug during last election night in a riot with more than twenty shots fired. Marcum, a well known Democrat, was acquitted after a three day trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Register
Huntington
W. Va
L. F. Marcum
Wayne
Fleming Spaulding
Spaulding
Falls-of-Tug
Marcum
Forsyth outrage defendants discharged after hearing
This afternoon a preliminary hearing before Justice Riley in Jsckeburg West Virginia resulted in the discharge of Williams Buddie and Murphy who were charged in the Forsyth outrage as the State failed to make a case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Jarkeburg
W. Va
Justion Riley
Wiliams
Buddie
Murphy
Forsyth
Three Mason County Men Charged in Miguw ay Robbery
Three men John Greer Elmer Moore and Jess Russell were arrested near Mason County and charged with holding up an Italian peddler on a highway about three miles from Pt Pleas ant yesterday evening. They allegedly assaulted him and made off with razors personal belongings and ten dollars in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason County
The
Register
Pt. Pleasant
W. Va
John Greer
Elmer Moore
Jess Russell
Naturalization Talks Between United States and Spain
Washington reports a conference on a potential naturalization treaty with Spain. Secretary Sherman approved the project, and President viewed it favorably though Olney favored delaying action for expediency. No formal treaty was submitted, only general points discussed with Consul General Williams advocating such a convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Spain
Sherman
McKinley
Congress
Olney
Williams
Lee
Havana
Delegates Gather for Universal Postal Congress in Indianapolis
June 5 Indianapolis delegates to the Universal Postal Congress arrived by special train. Perry S Heath led the party with ceremonies at Bates House and Propylaeum. Countess Di Brazza spoke on Greece and Red Cross aid. Memorial day observed quietly in Parkersburg with flowers on veterans’ graves. Pension grants announced in West Virginia and Ohio. In Paris to discuss labor troubles a Socialist member was suspended after calling colleagues police spies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Countess di Trance
Indianapolis
Ind
Universal Postal Congress
Pennsylvania Road
Board of Trade
Commercial Club
Bates House
Vandalia
St. Louis
Perry S. Heath
Countess di Brazza
Red Cross Soriety
Andy
Postal Congress
Italy
Propylaeum
Greece
Red Cross Society
Parkersburg
W. Va
Paris
Jene
M. Geran Uehard
Two Girls Struck by Train in San Tais Obisen
Stella Hansen and Miss Lizzie Hansen, both of San Tais Obisen, were struck by a northbound Southern Pacific passenger train while crossing the railroad at a crossing. Both were seriously injured. Stella aged 19 and Lizzie 14. The incident occurred June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Tais Obisen
Cal
Stella
Lizzie Hansen
Southern Pacific
Shirts for Monday Only at Dayton Market
A brief Dayton sale ad notes shirts with cuffs from brands Manhattans Clinton Smiths and Majestic priced 1.50 to 2.00 at One Notar on June 5. Frank Maley, a known former wealthy member of a boarding house, shot himself this morning amid suspected despondency after a grip attack, age 40, separated from his wife. In Camden two tramps were killed and several injured in a fight near Pe Shore during the noon hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattans
Clinton Smiths
Majestic
Dayton, O
Frank Maley
Camden
N. J
Pea Shore
Trawler Liberty Sinks Off Dieppe With 23 Crew
A Dieppe dispatch reports the French trawler Liberty, recently active in Iceland fisheries, was lost with twenty three crew members. The fate of the vessel and its sailors is not further clarified in the dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dieppe
Liberty
Iceland
Weston hospital board rejects bids for annexes and conservatory
Poor Dr Stathers and others report to the Register in Weston West Virginia that the hospital board adjourned this morning after all bids for the new annexes and conservatory were rejected for being too high. The next meeting is set for June 29 and the superintendent will readvertise the buildings. Minor positions will be filled by the new superintendent as the board passes all applications to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
W. Va
Inne
AO. W
Wheeling
Wheeling Park
Americans in Siam petition to retain Barrett as minister
A Bangkok cablegram to the Associated Press reports that all Siamese Americans have signed a unanimous petition urging President McKinley to keep John Barrett as United States minister to Siam. The dispatch is signed Hays Bennette Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bangkok
Associated Press Today
Siam
McKinley
John Barrett
United States
Hays. Bennette
Building Fell But No Serious Injuries Reported
A wall section at the Boston Variety Store on Market Street in Washington collapsed outward during repairs. Jas Hamilton was briefly trapped beneath bricks and scaffolding but sustained only slight injuries. The owner is Emmons Smith. overall damage to the building was minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Boston
Seventh
Eighth
Jas, Hamilton
Emmons Smith
Earthquake Shocks Mont. Town Briefly Rattles Residents
An earthquake struck Montrose or nearby, lasting two to three seconds, shaking structures and rattling dishes but causing little alarm. The tremor reportedly moved roughly east to west and dissipated quickly, with minimal damage and no major injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruite. Mont. Jones
New York Bank Statement Shows Mixed Changes
The weekly statement for New York on June 5 reports declines in reserves of 1,295,275 and in circulation of 6,79. Loans rise by 4,409,000 and deposits increase by 5,665,100. Legal tenders fall by 21,200, and the system holds 45,220,825 in excess of reserve requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Painters Die in Scoville Avenue Scaffold Collapse
Two painters Jos Kress and John Bringger were fatally injured when a scaffold fifty feet above ground on Scoville avenue gave way during work on a large tenement block. They fell to the sidewalk with fractured skulls in Cleveland Ohio on June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Scoville Avenue
Jos Kress
John Bringger
Secret Society News from Wheeling Council Activities
Royal Arcanum Wheeling Council No 1275 holds regular session as members plan a June 23 outing at Wheeling Park with motor transport, bowling and a banquet in the Casino hall. The order reports 48 new initiations and preparations for A O U W and other lodge events in Wheeling, with plans for decorations and parades next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Arcanum
Wheeling Council
Wheeling Park
Casino
Order United American Mechanics
Councils of
Daughters of
T Thirty
State Council
Mozart Park
Wheeling
rOther Secreta Society News
Marriages and social notes from Steubenville column
In Steubenville on June 5 special officer Henry M Kelly married Nellie Barron of Mingo at her home, with future residence in Steubenville planned. The column lists numerous local visits, visits from out of town, and ongoing social events including engagements, weddings, travel, and household gatherings with names such as Miss Kate Hill, Mrs. J. Be. Boreland, Captain James Batchelor, and Prof. Charles A. Thonan among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Freeman
Edmondson
Pittsburg
John Joyse
Mis
Mary Davis
St. Peter's Church
Mean Harmneday
Wm. Cartwright
Ratler, Pawlin
Sue Davis
R. R. Hice
Beaver
J. Be. Boreland
A. Childs
James Ball
Miles Emma Mcdonali
Washington City
Kate Hill
Charles Wagner
Robert McGowan
Rudy Andrews
Homestead
North
Ald, Starrett
Monara
J. M. Starrett
Margaret McCook
Bryn Mawr School
G. G. Gaston
Frente
Wooster
Cleveland
GC. P. Chesebora
St. Louis
J. HL ‘Kimberlake
Charles A. Thonan
Wim. White
Fred Boyer
Columbus
Mary
Ansie Swartz
Ihey
Braun
Piedmont notes and visits mark quiet week in Piedmont
Frank Cline is very sick. Piedmont residents F W Rose W B Williams J T Crawford travel to South Norwalk Conn for Mystic Chain supreme council session. Numerous visitors from Maryland West Virginia Ohio and Kentucky. Paralyzed ex Confederate Sanders Bruce of New York listed as critical in Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Johnson
E. W. Whitworth and Son
Laurel
Mary Bond
Aberdeen
W. M. Foulk
H. G. Richardson
Mt. Lake
G. W. Chessher
Springfield
Eva Beck
Upshur County
M- E. Malone
Evanston
Wyo
J. J. Mlone
R. M. Williams
Elkins
James Hughes
Lizzie Barnard
Lonaconing
Nannie Barnard
Jessie Caredy
Elk Garden
Piedmont
Cora
Beula Powell
Baltimore
J. H. Fisher
Wmn. Mullen
Alexander
W. Va
F. D. Bee
P. W. Hepburn
Knoxville
Tenn
Louisa Walsh
Harper's Ferry
Ella McKone
Cumberland
George Cromwell
Jos. Cramer
J. W. Dayton
Marietta
H. G. Buxton
Europe
Messrs
J. S. Jamesson
A. B. McCandlish
Bankers
Parkersburg
C. F. Moore
the Valley Female College
Winchester
John H. Sparks
Lexington
Sanders
Bruce
New York
France's Old Animus Flaunts in Germany Parley
Paris reports France's lingering antipathy toward Germany surfaces as debates over Faure's approach and defense budgets unfold. The Figaro notes preparations for a French German squadron salute while M. Bazille and other radicals discuss Russia's role and the visit of the Russian capital’s minister, highlighting tensions amid the new order and military reviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Thement
Witlinys
Paris
Faure
Burg
Avoi
Figaro
Pasa
Prinsia
M. L. Bazille
Histeic
Russia
Petersburg
Emy
Rail expansion opens new stretches in China and beyond
An early 20th century report notes railway growth from Tien Tain toward Peking, with extensions totaling 214 miles plus plans to add 80 more miles. The upgrade connects Hal-Kwan and further regions, signaling increased freight and passenger capacity in northern China and adjacent routes toward the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tien Tain
State Department
Hal-Kwan
Tien ‘Tain
Yein
Peking& Wi
Peking
Desertions from Oregon Marines Alarm Seattle
Deserts from the Oregon ship's marines and seamen number of fifty, at Seattle on June 7th, reflect strain on restraint and discipline aboard the vessel that arrived two months prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Oregon
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Tao
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Eidren
Labor Notes
Piedmont Industriaty
Dunea
Cate & Cate
Newelne
Jones & Eve
Piedmont Pulp and Paper Company
Marslatt
Dal
Stepyty
Memanis
Tivis Coal and Coke Company
Ventmont
A. J. Merrill
Nee Mary
Murry G Buxton
Davis Company
Jame 33
Tarkshore
Harnett
Burkhanoen
Buckhangon
the Mer
Miguway
RED Cross
VA. Pensions
Washington, D. C
West Virginia
John Bumcardner
Sissonsville
Kanawha County
William C. Orris
Randelah
William W. Granger
Fairmont
Marion County
Robert C. Downs
Stockton
Sarah FE. Hornbeck
Seaman
Roane County
Francis A. Hare
Stephenville
Mary E. Rickeson
Powhatan Point
Belmont County
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Rwo Girls Kitt
Wili, Gutman
Hatter and Furnisher
Market Street
DR. Stathers
Barrett
Americ
Secret Society News
G. A. James A. Garfield
McLain's Hall
Lucy B. Hayes
Pythian Temple
Ladies of
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St. Clairsville
A. L. Bumgardner
Knights OF Honor
Alpha Lode
Porter Smith
Cranmer
George Kitson
Byron Cracraft
Joseph Hall
S. Waterhouse, Jr
M. Darrah
J. Morrison
C.J. Elly
Guardian
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Sentinel
Joseph Schutler
Wm. Laneblia
Steubenville
France
Boston Dental Parlors
Elas
Reelipee
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Handley & Foster
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Handley & Fossl
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