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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1886
Page
6
The day’s chatter covers trust records and mill startups, a big Park gathering, and a tax debate between public works and finances. Citizens discuss library plans, Aurora displays, traffic crowds, and community improvements as police and court items shuffle through.
A shabby, jewel laden Hebrew gentleman visits the Reowrer office seeking advice after his beloved promised marriage but ghosted him. He recounts letters, bribes, and threats to publish her name to force a marriage, while the reporter suggests a newspaper print could expose her. The tale ends with speculation on the lover’s fate and possible return to New York.
The ad boasts a large, complete line of white and fancy shirts spring underwear collars cuffs hosiery and neckwear. It emphasizes a wide stock in the department with common-sense pricing and promises thorough value without lengthy description.
A Wheeling victory over Steubenville by the Wheeling Wheelmen team is reported along with bicycle club activity. The piece notes club meetings, hill climbing contests, new members, and a push for American Wheelmen events. Also covered are area concerts, court hearings, and a furniture fire in Bellaire with losses.
A dealer cites study of patron tastes and needs to claim superior fit. The article states goods are tailored to real men, boys, and children, not dummies, and boasts the shop as unmatched in the United States and West Virginia for quality.
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