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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1892
Page
10
A fragmented newspaper column mingles literary musings with a vivid anecdote about a superior woman and Oscar Wilde. The narrator recalls a poignant remark on marriage and a late scene of contemplation beside an iron bedstead, weaving memory and critique in a reflective tone.
The excerpt blends chaotic recollections of travel fashion and design with political commentary. It mentions St Paul and Minneapolis plans, business figures like Vandertilt, and a presidential campaign. The voice shifts among personal grievances, health mentions, and scattered conversations with peers.
A long column on feminine fashion and home arts covers satin pillow covers with crimson and gold embroidery, belt and sash trends, gloves and hats, and an era of reform in dress. It notes a peculiar Paris hair study practice, widow and marriage anecdotes, health and longevity by marriage, and assorted society notices, including actress bios and domestic curiosities.
A Chicago-based note discusses a newly acquired but unsigned likeness of Marian Evans, known as George Eliot, and remarks on her self-perceived ugliness and private resistance to portraiture. It contrasts her with Barbara Bodichon, noting their divergent beauty and intellect as reflected in their friendship and letters. The piece previews a forthcoming biographical work tracing Eliot’s life and the domestic life with Lewes.
Wheeling Union Chapter No 1 conducted a large convocation with full representation. The Mark and Past were conferred on aspirants, a special meeting followed, and three aspirants were chosen as Royal Master and Moat Excellent. Afterward, a dinner at Hotel VanKeuren celebrated the gathering. Plans include upcoming lodge meetings and a pilgrimage to Denver in August with arrangements for sleepers and city stops.
Last Wednesday night Wildey Rebekah Lodge No. 3 held a regular meeting with important business and profit for attendees. Ten applications were acted on and three degrees conferred including Grand Warden Septimes Hall of New Martinsville West Virginia. The Grand Warden praised the Rebekah degree and announced plans to institute a lodge in Huntington. A celebration is planned at Wiley Lodge on the month’s end, with invitations sent to friends and relatives. Tomorrow Franklin tea will be transferred as part of a social occasion.
Mr Frank Gurtle of 8a 1M High street Wheeling recalls a twenty year bout with a severe head ache throat and chest ailment. He describes years of coughing hoarseness and weakness leading to poor appetite and weight loss. Doctors Copeland and West in Wheeling treated him with care at their office and declared the condition a catarrh of the nose throat and lungs. He reports relief after treatment and states he can eat again and work with more energy.
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