Millinery and trade talk amid labor unrest and society
Fragmented notes from a Wheeling era column recounts shop updates at Hister's and Locke's, spring goods, and millinery launches. It covers labor gatherings, miners’ federations, wage talks, and union meetings, with social notices on balls, dinners, and personal milestones shaping a bustling city scene.
Local Town Hears Of Licenses and Court Actions
Two marriage licenses issued yesterday. Three cases in the cooler at midnight and four before His Honor yesterday morning. Art Exhibition at Kirk’s attracts attention and a portrait by Mr N Healy on display. Opera House Orchestra rehearsals tonight. RBH McCane Co to move to nearby building. Officer Weer arrested Charles Tocas for refusing to move and Officer Brixe jailed a man for insulting Mrs Lantry. Services at First Baptist Church by Rev E Peters. Thomas Sweeney celebrates eightieth birthday. Public-building alterations contract to be signed tomorrow. Receipts from Opera House performances exceed 700. Prohibition meeting announced with prominent speakers. Sadler & Co. shipped lumber to Pittsburg per B&O. Rev. DeW H B Conk gave a Lent lecture in Gration. Capitol Sextet Club carnival planned at rink tomorrow evening. Interior decor by club members and planned elegant entertainment.
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Cure for crossed eyes promises safer sight and freedom
An advertisement by Dr Slocum of Wheeling describes surgical straightening of crossed eyes, claiming rapid visual improvement. It cites cases from Wheeling and nearby towns, notes Cocaine anesthesia, and offers full operation details and prior patient outcomes, with office hours and contact.
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de Slocum
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Jokes About Justices In A South Side Law Shop
A humorous parade unfolds as attorneys swap tales of disbarment near a Justice’s office. anecdotes drift from overreach in small claims to misdrawn papers and courtroom wit, ending with a long memory of Caldwell’s disbarment and a courtroom ban.
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Hrinen
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Compromise Reported in Belmont County Case
Wesley Murphy of 6% Zane Street Island reported to police that noon yesterday a Belmont County resident broke into his house on Zane Street while he was away and attempted improper familiarity with Mrs Murphy. The case mentions further decommunication with Bridgeport residents Marabnt McConnaughry and PRACTION Mart.
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