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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1896
Page
8
The notice invites readers to shop early for spring and summer changes at lower prices. It emphasizes reduced costs compared to prior spending and highlights ladies wear emphasis with new lines for misses.
A garbled OCR style fragment discusses upcoming events and appeals for public patronage, mentioning Kehoe, Drutawiek, and Sevefant with references to racing, gods, and Swede fashion. The piece is era-marked by period phrasing and includes scattered names and months without clear context.
The article reports lively Republican primaries at Martips, listing voters for mayors, treasurers, solicitors, commissioners, and other offices with detailed ward tallies. It notes candidates like Kirst vant, Samuel West wood Jr, J. Fi Haase, and W. Burton, plus a feature on John Walton and Wheeling clerk candidacy amid party support.
A longtime office manager for M. Reilly and the firm Berger Hoffman is praised as a first rate city tax collector of 1891 and 1892 as a strong candidate. Carlton Sewart, a young man near Littl eton, fell from a car top and was killed instantly. Fourth Ward Republicans name delegates to Charleston and plan Union District Republican meeting at Bishop's Hall for March 30.
In a Criminal Court session Judge Hughs imposed jail terms and fines on women linked to brothel operations. Georgia Frank faced three beer without license indictments and one for keeping a house of ill fame, each fined 10 and costs with 30 days in jail for the latter. Nellie White and Bessie Laren shared similar indictments and sentences.
A marriage license was issued to Maggie C Beasley 23 of Mt Pleas ant C and Lorange B Walker 25 of Maryland both residents of this city. Jessie McAdams named administrator of the estate of Wm Mc Adams bond 100 J M Bruhn surety. Nancy M Ridgely named administrator of the estate of Horace Ridgely bond 1000 Geo C Smith surety. Mary Normile named curator of the estate of John Normile bond 100 John A Howard surety. Deed left for record dated March 12 1890 from John Yahn and wife and Conrad and Adam Yahn conveying lots 45 on 36 and improvements in Belvidere addition consideration 1600. Misses Scalley and Garriety opened a millinery and nation store at 1105 Main street. Preaching and devotional services prepared for the Lord's supper next Sabbath led by Rev D M Skilling of Central Church Allegheny Pa. Eager to join, visitors welcome. Removal notice: M J Brilles & Son will leave the city by April 1. Debtors urged to settle this week. M J BRILUES & SON Merchant Tailor.
Prof Levitt who runs the optical department of Dillion Wheat Hancher Co has joined permanently as head optician. The firm pledges capable diagnosis and treatment of vision issues and quality glasses at moderate cost inviting patrons to consult Prof Levitt. Also ads announce ladies apparel shoes and curtains from Bon Ton and Dinger's Shoe Store offering stylish footwear and discounts.
Norfolk and Western Railroad routes to Virginia and the South via Lusby and Natural Bridge. For rates and schedules, write to W. B. Bevill, General Passenger Agent, Roanoke, Virginia. Includes allover jet, chiffons, montane braids, rovettes and ornamental buttons, trims, and various ribbons.
Bellaire prepares to welcome about one hundred visiting W R I members from abroad for a two day session at Grand Army hall starting April 15. A camp fire, Spangler drum corps, and lectures accompany the event while local officials discuss a $594 fund and three year trustee terms. Separately, church and civic activities, debates on race topics, political candidate outreach, and various community notices appear through the Bellaire scene.
Six months ago a Krakauer upright piano was rented to Prof. James Stephen Martin for teaching vocal culture. He left for Pittsburg and the piano is offered at a great bargain, used only one day per week, in essentially new condition by FW. Baumer & Co.
The Martin's Ferry page notes a large spelling bee at the high school with performers including Piano Wilson and Forest Williams. Social gatherings abound as residents host dances, visits from relatives, and church events. Upcoming entertainments include an Oriental Banjo and Mandolin Club dinner and gospel engagements at local venues.
A report of activities at Meutzs hall and the Oper House details a forthcoming entertainment with training recitals and music to raise funds for Miss Sadie Jobe. It notes political races for mayor and marshal, visits from Hezekiah Stuff and Eloise Meine, and shipments and sales notes from local merchants.
Special sale advertised for children’s waists from years old at THE FAVORITE on Phaenik Street. Monday special price list and limited quantities, focusing on affordable children’s clothing and wear.
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