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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1896
Page
4
A chaotic OCR listing advertises a mega sale labeled as a special Monday event at The Leader You Know with hour long discounts. It promises new fabrics, garments, stockings, dresses, and accessories at reduced prices, with timings from before dawn to near noon and masses of items including silks, gloves, scarves, and hats.
Wheel ing Park in Ohio Valley will be open daily this summer featuring Sunday concerts by the Opera House Orchestra. The Park offers refreshments, ice cream, meals, flowered lawns, and a park train to the Wheeling and Vilas Grove Railroad with trips at 26 cents including park admission. Arrangements for parties and bowling are available by contacting A. Rolf at 23 Fifteenth Street. The Park also promotes a motor open and dance events, with times and prices noted.
A group photo setup at the Fostoria glass works in Moundsville collapsed when a platform of planks and boxes gave way. Michael Hagan, an employee in the bottom row, suffered a broken rib and other injuries. The incident disrupted the photo session and prompted attention to workplace safety.
Special to the Register from Terra Alta West Virginia June 6 at 1 30 o clock burglars entered Crane’s Drug Store through a cellar window. Proprietor N Reed Crane surprised them fired wounding one as he fled across a fence. Crane pursued fired and tripped the man who grappled then released and escaped under help of others. Blood found on grass suggests serious but not fatal injury. Crane obtained a warrant for Anetin Mc Grail claiming him as the burglar. Burglars are said to have looted cigars wines and liquors. Further sensational raids expected.
The first series of games in the Interstate league ended with no clear edge for either side. Fort Wayne's strong pitching kept the Farmers in striking distance, though home rivals Wheeling Jackson and New Castle fielded better defense while Wheeler, Youngstown and Washington boasted stronger batting. Fort Wayne won two of three at home but overall home record 12 wins 8 losses drew criticism. The report notes need for stronger pitching, with manager Darrah returning soon and stars like Wagner, Rickert, Gallahgr, Violet and Whaley delivering solid yet uneven performances. Bicyclists highlight three local road races and the upcoming House & Herrmann event, while the South Side bowling league title chase tightens with the Carrot Club closing in on second place.
The article reports on school activities including Prof Stahl lectures on human origin and development, the Talmage lecture on Big Blunders, and senior exams. It weighs whether the public school curriculum is overly burdensome and considers adding optional studies and extending two years to the course to create a comparable high school standard with better preparation for business. It mentions upcoming Commencement at Grand Opera House and a variety of educational initiatives and performances.
The town’s best clothes aim to offer top value in every respect. The growing business illustrates the community’s success and rising ambition, with quality and value drawing more customers and expanding activity.
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