Wheeling Sunday Register Archives, May 17, 1885, p. 1

Summer Silk Sale Headlines Marvel at Prices

An auction-like ad copy touts striking price cuts on four vast lines of Summer Silks as a bold appeal to attract buyers and showcase remarkable savings.

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Special Silk Sale Prices Fueled by Monday Markdowns

A vintage notice touts silk goods with low prices and claims of best value. It promises a full line of colored insolent table linens and special marks at 50 cents per yard, noting some items regularly priced higher but offered at substantial savings.

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West Virginia politics and federal appointments swirl in power play

President appoints John T. McGraw as Internal Revenue collector and weighs McCormick charges. Laird, Miller, and WeCormick figures clash over loyalty and business control while new district marshal for West Virginia and additional collectors for Kentucky Virginia and New Jersey are named amid a tense, partisan backdrop.

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McGraw Internal Revenue West Virginia McCormick Vocotetoy Aflerneen John T. McGrow Firafion Reece Manje Joworeeerthmane Laink Collehes Oko WeCormirt Washington Thor Stisenidl Efa Gunerans Phuretag Rome Mr Mu Miller McCorerck Republicas Party Boost McCormic

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Italian Laborers Brutally Murdered in Intinan Kowowa

An Italian labor crew of eighteen, hired for the New Lafayette Burlington and Western Railroad under contractor McCarty, lived in a shanty near Mrs Livingston’s. After wages dispute, four men killed a fellow worker Antony Neenni with a rope and axe, dragging his body to a burial site as others fled to Sharon Ohio. an inquest commences as suspects reportedly leave for public works.

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Initinan Kowowa Tsp Italisna Lafayette, Burlington and Westers McCarty Livingstone Thie City Buck “Livingston Fiore Carroll County Livingston Cincinnati Buck Livington W. T. Kelly Amana Antony Neenli Mook Nicoll Hive

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Hebrew Swindler Preys On Widow in Springfield Town

A Hebrew man exploits an elderly widower in Springfield township by promising to “fix things” for the widow with cash and gifts. Friends note temperance meetings and pledges as a backdrop to the unfolding tale of deceit and a financial week.

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Sonal Ehty Mtn Kiril Eagar Srervermnen Ligu Sally Dix Abe Abs Boma New France Murphy

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Scandal Rumors Hit Gladstone in Paris Letters

Paris letters from Count Vasari allege Sir Charles Dilke and Lord Hartington share scandalous liaisons with women. The missives claim Gladstone is vulnerable to gossip involving Laura and Mrs Langtry, with mentions of a French blue stocking and other court intrigues.

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Gladstone Paul Vasari Sant ‘Nan Laura Be Millet Roux Pote Assiante Mossonere Mrs. Gladstone Mr. Gladstone M'mo Novidoff Novulle Revue Count Vasali Abe Ils Detree Lord Hartington Sage Charles Dilk Sir Chuslew Marquis of Dartington Bharphic Koown Koown Count Vavali Indy Paul Prewdent Hatfield Lairy Ber Quret

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Trial tickets refused as crowd packs Madison murder case

Uproar over admission as hundreds sought tickets to the Madison murder trial today with many refused. The cross examination of John Walker and Lillian’s alleged betrayal undercuts key motive claims. Claverine rumors and ties to King William county surface amid defense efforts to limit testimony on prior intimacy involving Lillian and Biggs.

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Chaverton Htymeoye Madison Lillian

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Entertaining program at Opera House features Meholin and guests

Next Friday evening at the Opera House Mis Meholin and a chorus of ladies and gentlemen present a musical drama. Mrs G B Caldwell Mrs Nellie SweeneyPalace and Mr KR Arkle Vocal headline a line of performers with Hermann Shockay joining for songs and sketches.

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Big Cleveland fire claim rosel building losses and injuries

Fire swept the Rose building causing $10,000 loss and insured items. Several residents including a ten year old Roth child were injured and treated at Huron street hospital. Firemen suffered injuries from falling debris while Coroner probes the blaze.

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Lomsae Curvé Lawn Rose J. A. Baily J. M. Grambling John Gill Con Roth Huron Street Hospital H.C. King Plana Ein

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Wheeling Enterprise Planned Cattle and Sheep Company

Crawford, Booth Kern Men dal and Mr Ward of Taylor Texas organize a joint stock venture to raise cattle and sheep on 42,900 acres of land in McCollough County by the Colorado River. Capital near 176000 dollars with Mendel and associates owning major shares. local subscriptions total around 25090 dollars. ex-town official to run operation.

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T Meesra Crawford Booth Kern Mendal Ward Taylor Texas McCollough County Colorado River Messrs Th & Mendel Wherling

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Parker Hall temperance meeting to feature Rev Danford

Rev Danford of Chapline Street M E Church will speak at Parker Hall this Sunday afternoon as part of ongoing temperance gatherings. A large audience is expected at the Alhambra Palace rink event and club rooms gathering showcased by local societies tonight.

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Danford Chapline Street M. Church Parker Hall Chapline Street M. E Mary A Y North End Athletic and Senerary Society Alhambra Palace Messrs Shuttleworth Sheppard Dobbins Shuttleworth Stephard Leon Roy Hepet Jed Irwin Singleton

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A Celebrated Case Attracts Attention In Pittsburg News

A lengthy piece describes the Pershing family drama from Paprations May 16 with focus on the attempted suicide of a young bride aged eighteen, the husband’s alleged infidelities, and Dr. Pershing’s role as educator and church financier. The account discusses rumors, church debts, and societal gossip surrounding the incident and related local industrial and social happenings.

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Brewing Register Dn C. Pershing Longdon Ding Pershing Pennsylvania Ohio West

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Martins Ferry News Roundup Of Local Changes And Incidents

Local notes report marshal actions against three offenders for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Charley Moore was found intoxicated and jailed. Annie Jones returns from Mt Pleasant after a visit. The Blueglans Fishing Club plans a trip. Carpenter meeting delayed. votes discuss wage patterns and job shifts in Wheeling. Commencement set for May 29 at United Presbyterian Church. seven graduates named. Womans Union Benvolent Society to meet. An aquatic animal sighting near the island prompts curiosity. Captain Zeite travels to Homestead for a mother’s funeral. Crowds attend Allwarbra rink event. a local boy places third. A brief street brawl scare ends without blows. Sherman House refitted for meals. rates listed. Social event at Pleasant Ridge hosts twenty couples with dancing. Local industries see improvements at Hople Jugs factory. brick firehouse work progress noted. Ice cream saloon visit praised. Reminders: church services and notable letters from Pittburgh steel works praising Dr Stocker’s care. A local medical testimonial highlights Dr Stocker’s successful treatment.

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Marshal Hanson John Porsum Coss Griffith Charley Moore Mears Annie Jones Mt. Pleasant Carrie Cattell Blueglans Ohio Valley Trees and Labor Assembly Perry Nore Wheeling Board of Education United Presbyterian Church Maud Newcard Ella Devaul Annie Greene Ard Dairy Hobensack Monare Fred Jones Louis Rothermund Womans’ Union Benevolent Society George Robinson Nowland William Humphreys Neae Florida William Zeite Homestewd Allwarbra Dobbing Fifth Street Sherman William Briceland Jobin Toop Pleaaant Ridge Daniel Gilmomte Spences Shay Hill Ares Acterine Establishment Pater Wagner Presbyterian Church To-Morra Paator Tallin Valley

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Riel Captured Near Batouche After Rebellion Closes

A Canadian frontier dispatch reports Louis Riel captured three miles north of Batouche by scouts Diepl Howell Armstrong. He surrendered to Major Middleton at his camp, fearing to be shot. Rebellion declared ended as parties retreat, with Mohawk-style reports of marching Indians and ongoing reinforcement actions at Clark’s Crossing and Calgarry.

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Wosyies Dam Asye Itiel Baxtouche Diepl Howell Armatrong Middleton Guardepay Vis Clark Caye Riel Lali Armatronz Niel Carp Foneral Middigton Cela Halfpoat Dumont Sueaday Batcache Arnstrong Batouche Tiel le Hae Ciarl Watson Hatouche Sonading Lake Colgeett

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Local notes from Bridgeport and Stillwater week

Bridgeport and Stillwater weekly items note workers at Carlyle Brick Co and family movements. Squire Cooke returns home after visiting son Se. Cook, with Mev. N. M. Clark and others in town. Several locals like Frank Backer and Benjamin Varkhust appear in town for illness and trade, with Applegarth Band excursion drawing crowds.

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Fawertt Brother Carlyle Brick Co Stillwater Squire Cooke Se. Cook Tiecch Board of Examiners of Pensions Ohio Baline Dr. Cook Fd Clark Pitteburg Hervey Hi Sud Kansas Jacob Helaley Witure Beasehold Pooda Sheiman Doyle New Athens Mra. Seenney St. Clairsville Friends P.M. Townsend Isis Miss Hierstone Claireville Applegarth Vin

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Special Silk Sale Offers Deep Discounts this Season

A bold silk sale advertises a large line of Col Rhadame Silks at 624 percent per yard. The copy claims the merchandise is unusually animated and notes the low price can only be for this season, stressing the exclusivity and limited future availability.

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Monda

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Silk Stock at Great Prices Outside Markets

Outside of metropolitan markets a large stock of silks remains available with a wide range of grades and styles. The goods are fresh and in demand, with quick replenishment and well-graded prices. Purchasers may find silks at prices entirely satisfactory to them.

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Metropoli

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Special Sale of Silk Gist Supposedly Cured

A Monday notice advertises a special sale of silk goods with unclear details about inspection and cure claims. The fragment mentions Es and refers to a promotional event or discount offer.

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Summer Silk Sale Headlines Marvel at Prices

Special Silk Sale Prices Fueled by Monday Markdowns

West Virginia politics and federal appointments swirl in power play

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Italian Laborers Brutally Murdered in Intinan Kowowa

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Hebrew Swindler Preys On Widow in Springfield Town

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Scandal Rumors Hit Gladstone in Paris Letters

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Trial tickets refused as crowd packs Madison murder case

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Entertaining program at Opera House features Meholin and guests

Big Cleveland fire claim rosel building losses and injuries

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Wheeling Enterprise Planned Cattle and Sheep Company

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Parker Hall temperance meeting to feature Rev Danford

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A Celebrated Case Attracts Attention In Pittsburg News

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Martins Ferry News Roundup Of Local Changes And Incidents

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Riel Captured Near Batouche After Rebellion Closes

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Local notes from Bridgeport and Stillwater week

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Special Silk Sale Offers Deep Discounts this Season

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Silk Stock at Great Prices Outside Markets

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Special Sale of Silk Gist Supposedly Cured

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