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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1896
Page
9
Fragments describe a local patriotic event at Martin's, led by Rev. Dr. A. B. Riker. An American flag ceremony occurred amid speeches and community turnout, with mentions of Madison and other local figures in attendance and ongoing efforts for national unity.
A collage of performances and notices from Wheeling theater listings. D W. Truse &4 owners promote Wang as the leading comic opera and The New Dominion, The Dominion, and The Fire Patrol will headline with notable acts including Mr. Clay Clement and Gorton’s Minstrels. Also notes on local society, visiting performers, and upcoming church and business events in Wheeling.
Special to the Register from Waverly West Virginia reports a string of oil drilling sites. Keystone No 1 on Mary Rawson farm yields about 20 feet with completion soon. Union No 1 Peyton Triplett farm to be erected immediately. Florence Oil on Taylor and Page tracts to commence. Bateman Weatherford and other operators prepare to drill multiple wells nearby. Several wells near Strosnider and Corbitt farms advance, with expectations of big output from Lewis Ogden area. Weather now damp but construction continues as crews push toward deeper sands and new productions.
Special to the Register from New York notes Wheeling residents in hotels, illnesses, and travel. Entries include Heyman at the Imperial, Maxwell at the Marlborough, and numerous sick lists with pneumonia, typhoid, rheumatism, and other ailments. Mentions of Cameron, Fostoria, Moundsville, Pittsburg, and other towns accompany travel and visits, with names like William Strollmeyer, Louis Schwalb, Henry Helrigel, and Leon Williams among frequent entries.
A fragmented 1916 Daily Bloomerine item mixes social notes with comic domestic advice. It lists odd luncheon items at Cassidy's Exchange and crude tips for entertaining guests, plus society squib about a Wyebington Square admirer and a lengthy set of etiquette queries from Freddy X. yertles.
Mr. John Armbuster will open a bakery in the North End. Fulton Town Council installed newly elected officers. St Matthew’s Renwood fundraiser cleared 70. Ble Four Club hosts its first grand ball at Menge’s fall. Adorn Circle of the Order of Crude marks anniversary March 4 in Goetze Hall. Reymann Brewing bought 1500 tons of ice. ice 6.5 inches thick. Whaling Birder and Terminal Railroad stockholders meet in New York City on the 11th month. Funeral for Marguerite Virginia Tyson at 3 p.m. from her parents’ Chapline Street home. Mr James D Neuglas and Miss Dora Arwin, of McKeesport, wed at City Hall by Rev M B Johnson. Wa Bosold, noted pioneer, appears in item.
A city stock of dress goods and silk garments is announced with offerings including new skirts. The dealer cites comparisons to sully fabrics and lists several skirt styles in black mohair, all-wool novelty cloth, blue serge, figured silk, and taffeta options. Local ladies are targeted to view the assortment.
Readable text notes a large stock of carpet rolls available at lower prices than other stores. The fragment hints at styles and pricing guidance, urging potential buyers to consider this store’s carpet selection.
The column lists the Sixth ward death of Stone and Thon after a lingering illness and survivors four daughters. It notes John Peterman taking charge of House & Herrman's branch store in Sistersville with stock opening next week. Also reports various local items: fire company events, dividends, hospital floor work, a political candidate, Pythian Temple preparations, and a ship of assorted stock market items from New York.
The Knox Miller and Imperial Hats are on display at Beuter's 22 Twelfth Street Bridgeport with the finest and largest stack in the state. Three one dollar bets of Blood Puinter offered during the next ten days. Githens Drug Store advertises Strictly Business for toothache with no cure no pay. West End Pharmacy also listed for sale.
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