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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1896
Page
6
An old timey advertisement lists a range of goods with prices in a crowded fashion. It touts fabrics, clothing, silk, linen, and accessories for men women and children. Items include silks, crash fabrics, threads, corsets, and dry goods with various price points.
Wheeling Park in the Ohio Valley will be open every day during summer with special Sunday concert by the Opera House Orchestra. Attractions include refreshments at Shady Walks, flower beds, and lawn offerings. Park trains run hourly from the Wheeling station, with arrangements for parties and dancing at the Park Casino. Local notes mention visits, weddings, and social events across Armington, Wheeling, and nearby towns, including various residents and visitors.
The Inter-State League season opens with comment on management patronage and early enthusiasm. Wheel ing is favored for pennant, with New Castle Fort Wayne and Jackson Toledo showing strong work. Pitching quality lags, and Wheeling eyes Sunday games. cycling and bowling notes, plus McCoy’s easy victory over Daly.
Millinery entries abound at Swabacker's in Martinsville as the newest market offerings for Sailors and Walking Huts are showcased. Prof Maple visited Wetzel county scenes in Smithfield area. J W McIntire left for airment business before the Intermediate Court. Capt Rett McElowney and Jacob Koontz appear in Wheeling and Sisteraville on assorted matters. Attorney Sidell dealt with Pine Grove justice matters. Prof and Mrs Killmeyer attended a masquerade ball on Tuesday.
An article touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a radical cure for dyspepsia and stomach trouble. It claims rapid, safe digestion restoration, improved appetite, and overall health, with the product sold by druggists for 50 cents per package and prepared by the Stuart Chemical Co. Marshall, Michigan. The piece also notes social news from Sistersville and nearby towns, including visits and events.
Steubenville residents and visitors travel, visit kin, and attend church events. M E Mc Swizgen and wife arrive from Montreal for the summer while Mrs. Charles Freeman plans an Virginia outing with twelve ladies. John W. Trainer visits Richmond for business. Fathers Finnegan and Moeler conduct missions at St Peter's Church. Mrs. Dunham and Mrs. Slack host guests. Charles Kelle comes from Florida for the season. Nellie Anderson from Pittsburgh visits the Misses Harper. Mrs. Crawford in Saltsburg to see daughter Mrs. Tey Miller. W H Mooney prepares to leave old home. George A. Roper’s family plans a three week southern tour. William Winder visits from Cleveland. Home Missionary Presbyterian Society meets at First Presbyterian Church with memorial tributes to Mrs. Dr. A M Reid, Miss Alice McDonald, and Miss Julia M Galloway. Dr. A A Elliott returns from St. Louis National Surgical Convention. Mrs. Frank Miller and children of Dennison have returned home after visiting.
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