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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1888
Page
2
A long, disjointed historical excerpt mixes reports on a French American copper syndicate controlling world copper prices, Allegheny licensing law reforms, and volcanic Naples era travelogue. It ties labor strife, court cases, and local notices to industrial power, regulatory shifts, and vivid travel scenes near Vesuvius.
The article describes a new wig and hair arrangement trend inspired by the Cleveland style named after President Cleveland's wife. It explains how women with long hair should twist and braid sections to create a high coiffure, or use false hairpieces for fullness, with emphasis on a fashionable, easy-to-assemble look suitable for various hats and foreheads.
Belair notes Fred Eberle plans to quit the grocery business after selling his stock. Warnock of Warnock to wed Miss Mims Belle Sayers in the near future. May festival season tickets now on sale. Harriman to vacate W C Hermell room after month start. Central school building needs repairs but high school may be ready within weeks. Community discussions on using Christian church space for schooling until new addition rises. Miss Agpie Hanlon returns to Dame from visit, while Blakeney operates another business. Local banking and housing details mentioned amid year’s start. The Banquet Club held a pleasant mannuierade ball. German Church appoints new minister soon. Spangler Post fair June 11 to 13. park renovations noted. Rev Campbell ill. Park Henge improved. Mrs Barry thanked after address. independent bid for street commissioner noted. Good Tempera talks open racing season soon.
The Wheeling newspaper notes social happenings with an item on the City Oil and Gas Company and a notice from H G Lazear regarding test wells. It chronicles bachelor frustrations, Holy Week social quiet, Easter events, and upcoming entertainments, including the Wheeling Club hop and Foster the Wheeling Club events. It also reports the silver wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Brille and two marriages, one at the bride’s home and another of John Schellhane and Bertha T Dean, with receptions and congratulations.
In Wellsburg on March 21 Democrats met at the Court House under M. M. Roberts to nominate city officers for April 10. Calvin Brashear for School Commissioner and R. Helsey for City Clerk were acclaimed. Republicans convened to form a new county executive committee with representatives from each magisterial district and elected John Henrik as chairman. Strong exchanges and accusations of fraud marked the proceedings as parties debated delegate selections for state and congressional conventions.
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