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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1892
Page
2
Our wrappers from 95 cents to 15 dollars are the talk of the city and buyers are urged to take advantage while stock remains complete. Dress goods trimmings onyx hosiery chamois gloves corsets linens and housekeeping goods praised for low prices as never before.
A keyed list of shop names and offerings appears, marketing toilet sets, furniture, clothing, and accessories. Details include sales from Housebook Furniture, J C Hervey, Williams & Orr, and other merchants with emphasis on low prices and stock like laces, gloves, and ladies wear.
A report from Merwood covers the Malon District Institute activities led by J. T. King with singing, prayer, and papers by Prof. Taylor, Miss Stewart, and Miss Langlitt. It notes discussions on history, government, and teaching, plus a subsequent theater slate and local promotions, including Mr. Hennig’s Othello engagement and related performances.
A seventeen year old Bellaire girl, Miss Jennie Sutton, jumped from the Benwood and Bellaire ferry boat at half past nine last night. Witnesses say no motive is clear though possible melancholia after a sister's marriage is noted. Search failed to recover the body as the river current and night hindered rescue.
General Selves Esyres illness and lack of office leadership prompts President Thomas to name Judge Cochran temporary General Manager until further notice. Local notices cover a parade picnic plan, school association event at Westwood's Hall, and the absconding of Ralph K Paige with firm Paige Carey Co. Various civic items include a firemen race challenge, a funeral service for Prof. J M Devine, a skating race incident, and an Elwood Seybold accident at a B&O track. Electric and street work notes describe lighting department appointments and belt engine adjustments. Spring opening and shopping notices promote Millinery displays and local sales at several stores with assorted promotions.
In Benwood a jealous husband Samuel Olson struck his wife with a two foot poker during a drunken quarrel. The assault fractured her skull and disfigured her sister. Olson was arrested but released on bond after appearing before Mayor Mahood as Mrs Olson’s condition remained critical. Neighbors intervened to prevent further harm.
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