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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1891
Page
8
The page outlines aggressive sales at Wheeling stores with low prices on spreads and fabrics, plus notes on local auctions. It mentions millinery arrivals, a bridge-wall repair, court actions, church events, and Memorial Day observances, all in brisk community-news style.
The Wheeling police, led by Chief Delbrugge, ordered an end to the polfey game in all policy shops. After a prior raid, houses had resumed play, with big money spent by devotees. Many players claim to chase large prizes while shopkeepers fear prolonged closures. Community concern grows as residents recount losses and the ongoing profit from the controversial game.
News item notes Brice syndicate interest in purchasing the Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling railway and possible new lines from Medina to Cleveland and onward to Akron Pittsburg, plus announcements of Maonerchor picnic at the Park and other summer events at the Opera House. Funeral of Daniel Schambra reported, with services at Main Street residence and Greenwood Cemetery, pallbearers named. Local court actions and Belmont oil prospects described, along with Blue Grass at Grand Theater and recent real estate sales on Pleasant street and film Grove line.
Ten dollar reward posted by publishers for the apprehension and conviction of anyone stealing Beers from subscribers residences or news agents packs.
An advertisement claims the European Portrait Company will provide life size crayon portraits free of charge in Wheel ing with no agents and invites the public to visit at 054 Market Street corner Tevth Wheeling. It lists offices in Pittsburgh and promotes other sales and services including optician glasses, photographers, and discounted jackets.
Fragmentary ad lists Cal fruit and grocery items with per can or per unit pricing and bulk order terms. It offers a pre printed price sheet for orders of 1000 or more, with shipping notes and a request to send for a free list.
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