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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1895
Page
8
Fragmentary shopper notice details a sale on fitted shirt waists with altered prices. Mentions women urged to inform friends about access to garments and new pricing. Indicates several items and price points, including 78c and 9.00, with unclear context and names left unreadable.
A public program at the park features the university orchestra and choir with guest performers. The program includes vocal and instrumental pieces, culminating in a Flying Colors performance and a parade of community groups.
The article describes a new railroad traffic control system tested on the Watertown branch of the Fitchburg line. It outlines automatic stopping methods via contact plates, electric circuits, and valve actuations to halt trains without human input, while noting safety strengths and possible failures. It also reports national interest, railway shop activity, and anticipated business boosts along the system.
The Whig reports new fare rates and timetable shifts for several trains. Train No 1 departs Fey Ely Hane at 6 15 PM, while No 9 and No 3 adjust their arrival and departure times earlier or later by minutes. Officials warn travelers to note revised connections and local service details amid the change.
Village update lists brief vacations and returns from conventions, a cheap Pan-Handle excursion to Chattanooga for Epworth League meetings, railroad workers on leave, a visitor from Londonsville, a past injury recovery, and a weekly mixed-train stop with a humorous anecdote. Park program details Imitation of Robinson Opera Company performances and funeral services for Edward Voegler plus a broken leg incident in Benwood.
A Pittsburg guest recounted leaving trousers with a Water street hotel clerk for sending to a tailor. The clerk instead had them laundered and delivered, but the pants were stained and four sizes too small. The tale also mentions local business optimism amid wage hikes and notes many travelers staying at city hotels, with several officials and guests listed. Arbitrators Wilson and Rodley inspected Baker and McCollox property for the city Cotts estate dispute and adjourned to Wednesday evening.
It is stated that refractive defects and ill fitting glasses cause most eye and head strain. The Scientific Ophthalmic Clinic at 110 Main Street offers free eye examinations and glasses fitting for those needing spectacles to relieve strain and prevent injury.
The bill lists La Mascotte H M S Pinafore Chimes of Normand Fra Diavolo Bohemian Erminie Bohemian Girl across Mon Thu Fri with matinees and evenings. The thermometer note by C Sehnepf reports temperatures from 7 am to 7 pm, weather clear and rising to 81.
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