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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1896
Page
8
The article argues eyes can be protected and imperfect vision corrected by prompt eye testing and properly fitted spectacles. It warns against delaying eye care and invites readers to visit the new Optical Department run by DL Lravitt, manager, at Dillon, Wheat & Hancher Co.
Wheeling Park opens daily for summer with Sunday concert at 2:30 PM by Opera House Orchestra. Amenities include refreshments, gardens, casino, and hourly Wheeling Elm Grove Railroad round trips for 28 cents. Numerous local social notes refer to visits, weddings, and events around Wheeling, including Miss Kate Murphy’s marriage to a brakeman, and a large wedding at Matthew’s Church.
An advertisement lists Norfolk and Western Railroad routes to Virginia and the South via Luray and Natural Bridge with inquiries directed to W. Bi. Bevill, Roanoke. It also mentions an auction of fixtures at 10 Market Street by C. J. Harding & Co and references sales of clothing and jewelry at a Laos Market, plus a movie and promotional blurbs.
A review of the Inter-State League centers on J W Gunnels of Toledo and his controversial leadership. The piece contrasts Toledo and Wheeling, notes uncertain opening results, praises Wheeling’s prospects under Captain Darrah, and mentions upcoming road racing and Museo tournament standings amid warm weather.
Auction notice lists fixtures including molasses fans oil tanks coffee mills and office fittings. sale set for Friday morning May 1 at 19 o clock by C V Harding & Co 120 Market Street Summer Cornets with items priced and noted as cheap. Also mentions a gran sacred concert at 2 30 pm and a family outing to Mozart Park today with admission five to ten cents.
J W Smith, the popular tenor, appears with the Gonzales Opera Company for two weeks starting Monday at the Grand Opera House. The Inquirer lauds his take on Mascotte and notes his rich tone and encores. The review signals a strong all around performance.
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