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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1886
Page
4
A dramatic blaze at the Palace Skating Rink woke residents as flames and smoke filled the night. Spectators and merchants aided bystanders while fire crews battled the flames, with Mr. Pendargast's rink and nearby structures briefly threatened. The crowd finally dispersed as responders contained the fire and halted further damage.
A quirky column mixes culinary tips and fashion care. It discusses improvised methods for frying cheese croquettes and tomato sauce readings, then shifts to advice on restoring summer stockings. The piece preserves period voice and casual domestic focus with a blend of practical hacks.
A long critique of women’s bonnets and hats, detailing silhouettes, trimming, and materials from beads to tulle. It notes high crown styles, networks of pearl beads, and New World influences, with commentary on practicality, age, and social trends. It also weaves in fashion advice, domestic scenes, and a digressive reminiscence on teachers and schooling.
An ornate, fantasy style scene portrays Princess Lilybell's wedding to King Nixie amid fairy court intrigue. Lord Humbug and rival fairies clash as preparations unfold with zoophytes and lanterns, while Modiste designs a bridal wreath and the water fairies plot their entrance.
An old serialized verse fragment hints at a household scene with a hungry lone figure, a benevolent giver, and a seaside, wintery mood. It mentions Simon, a childewts line, and a hidden secret about a gentleman’s whiskey, interwoven with curious marginal notes and scattered names.
A sprawling survey of theater news and gossip. Notable items include the death of Mode Weber in New York, Lillian Lowin deciding to stop reading Qatler Jow, Clara Morrin set as manager for Frank Goodwin next season, and J.B Booth signing for next season with Dion Houcicault. Lilly Langtry stars in Pan tine with success. Chicago rumors of a new daliet by Manager Hill. Myra Goodwin deemed pattern Janoor on the American stage, while Arthur E. Chess will direct Edwin Booth’s tour near Caxon. John L. Carncross will skip a southern min steel troupe tour next season, with 210 engagements for Edwin Booth’s season. Catharine Lewis to star in light comedies under Spencer Cone, and gossip on Mica Agnew Folcom of the New York Casino as a Cleveland bride-elect cousin. Joseph K. Emmet set for Chestnut Street Opera House on May 17. A dispute over authorship of They Can’t Do It, You Know is settled in Graham’s favor. A list of married actresses and Tony Pastor’s winter business is touched, with a $53,000 round gross. Marie Prescott writes a stage memoir and will publish excerpts. John R. Rogers allegedly loves Marie Palmer, with London gossip about Miss Mindle and Miss Rogers. Rose Cothran buys a riverfront estate near the Hudson. A Georgia legend recounts a knight of the sheep herders tale and a saga of legislative election antics.
A garbled personal note references De Haas near Sify and West Sundlake. The text includes broken phrases about payments, illness, and a salutation from Rey. Part. Sear, with unclear dates or recipients, appears to be a private correspondence or draft.
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