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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1891
Page
5
The column sketches nuptials and social events across Wheeling, noting elaborate weddings, engagements, receptions, and dances. It highlights brides, grooms, families, venues, and seasonal florals, with mention of weddings near Washington District and local club gatherings, plus ongoing social trends and notices of residents traveling or hosting events. The piece captures a bustling summer social scene and public celebrations.
Arrests before Squire Ackle following a father's complaint for threats.少年 and Carlo Conrad sustain arm injuries from a carriage accident. Catholic confirmations scheduled at St Alphonsus and Immaculate Conception churches, with a large class receiving Holy Communion. Jail robbery thwarted as contractor’s money stolen. suspicion falls on a colored man. Local mill owner BF Bocking faces attachment by Strong Cobb Co and Bank of the Ohio Valley over debts. plans to settle under new assignee. New buildings rising in the ward including residences for Eimmatt Dolone and Dr J L P'lpos. ground broken for a dentist’s house and other dwellings. Ball notes cover Bratsrens and Linsly Cadets games, Benwood and Port Henrys matchups, and new uniforms for House & Hermann club. The La Belle Potters Juniors win a game after Shorts club forfeits in fifth inning.
Travellers report a local tale of a blonde in Elm Grove drawing two suitors from Wheeling and Fit Grove. A written challenge for a shotgun duel led to a warrant and arrest for the Elm Grove man, scene of a heated rivalry amid rumors of a piano club promising a weekly prize.
A reporter investigates EW Russell, known as Boss Hussdil, who deserted his wife and three children at 20 West Street. Mrs Russell, raised in Sistersville, describes his pattern of leaving, abuse, and scant support before vanishing last Sunday. Her resolve to improve their situation and warning of possible return frames a stark, personal hardship amid local listings and ads.
A mid century patent style drug advertisement by Dennis Lowling promotes Cure Skin Disease merchandise. The piece mentions scalp care, a ointment, and alleged relief from itching pimples and rashes. It cites a Potent formula by The Porras & Chemical Corporation and a nationwide distribution network.
The document records transfers of real estate by Joseph Reed and wife to D. S. Reed and wife in Tiladelphia district, detailing parcels of 200 perches and 15 acres with $1,000, plus a trust arrangement and other deeds. It also lists a Detroit excursion by the 1. & 0. Company and a long column of obituaries and notices dated May 1811 to May 1891 with names, ages, and locations.
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