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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1893
Page
6
A Chicago bound reporter interviews travelers about World’s Fair pricing and lodging under way. They discuss meals at the fair grounds, hotel rates, and crowded schedules. Observers forecast peak crowds, with June as a key opening period and late summer as the least comfortable time for visitors.
Weather-affected opening postponed to today with Opera House orchestra expected to draw crowds. Also note report of Park opening festivities and a series of local business and public notices including a real estate sale, a mail transfer contract, and a city dumping ground shortage prompting council attention.
The column lists numerous residents and visitors including Mrs Wm Hall of the Eighth ward traveling to Indisposad and Miss Shirley Brockanier visiting in New York. Others return from Chicago or Washington and new appointments at Union Line. It notes paralyzed James Kerr and slow recovery, and updates on various families and cottages.
Frank Wilks, a farmer near Pleasant Valley, was thrown from a horse on Edgington's lane. The horse fell on him, breaking several bones and a rib protruding through his side. He was taken to a nearby house, then to Dr Cracraft in Elm Grove. The doctor said recovery unlikely due to the shock and his age. He is related to Rich Wilks and Albert Wilks of Geo M Snook & Co.
Police had been seeking Fred Brost for a month for multiple minor offenses in Marshall county. The sixteen year old, with a long record, was located in Pittsburg after he stole a farmer's horse near Cameron in early April. Officer Lukens arrested him on return from Pittsburg with assistance from Squire Connelly of Cameron. Earlier crimes included stealing a watch, $6.50, and an album from his mother. Brost's capture followed a letter he wrote to a friend revealing his address.
River traffic remains brisk with several steamers listed for Pittsburg Cincinnati and Parkersburg routes. The Annie Lauria failed to pass locks near Zanesville, Sunshine to shift to Cincinnati for an excursion boat, and the Dolphin collision caused minor damage to the Mississippi. Catholic Summer School prepares at Plattsburgh with July sessions and multiple conventions planned.
Dr L B Thomas of Philadelphia testifies he was treated for ostarrh by Dr Copeland and associates. He praises the methods as pleasant, mild, and effective and says persistent systematic care can cure chronic diseases. He endorses their treatment and notes upfront pricing and patient clarity.
Pike and Cook of the Bison City Quartet heartily praise Doctors Copeland Bell and Davis for treating vocal and breathing issues. They describe prior failed treatments in Cincinnati Buffalo New York Boston Washington and reveal dramatic recovery after a three week Copeland treatment restoring voice tone and control. The physicians offer treatment for ear nose throat diseases and other ailments at 12 Main Street Wheeling WV with hours 9 to 11 and 1 to 3 and accept mail inquiries with stamps.
An advertisement promises treatment for all diseases at five dollars per month, covering consultation examination treatment and medicines for all patients. The notice references an event on Thursday April 7 at St. Jon's Church Mt. Prank Loar and Mise Cuama Backs at Rev Wim Ulfert residence.
Funeral and burial notices for multiple individuals including Mrs Garmaning Wasemann aged 74 from Mass at St Alphonsus Church and her son August Auth. Rita Mat Marshall aged 8. Eliza Leonhart’s daughter. Grace P Stauber aged 2. Jacon Wasm and Virginia Stathers listed with birth ages and dates. plus several death notices across Marshall Saintather Lane Saddler and others with ages and service times in Marshall area.
Those needing spectacles or experiencing eye strain from reading or sewing can consult Prof Sheff the Optician for a free eye examination. Located at 1110 Main Street after moving from Eleventh and Main, he offers glasses on site. Knixer and Corn advertise Good Gilt Parlor Papers at six cents a bolt on Twelfth Street.
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