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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1891
Page
8
The column runs a jumble of addresses, sales, meetings, and local notices. It mentions L S Good at 1225 and 1127 Main, real estate ads, school events, court actions, charitable balls, union activities, traffic and bridge work, and upcoming sales and auctions. Names like Steubenville, Windsor, and Market Street appear amid reports of arrests and community happenings.
The Wheeling case grows tense as five affidavits from defense allege juror bias and harassment by jurors Robinson Schmidt and Evans. They claim comments about Dr Garrison, a hung verdict, and suggested punishment. Hearing set for Thursday before Judge Campbell with state investigators.
$10.00 reward offered by publishers for capture and conviction of persons stealing the Reotsian from subscribers homes or news agents packs. Daily Chronicle of the Movements notes various local social and travel items, including movements of Jon Robinson, Harry Hawkins, and others across Ohio and Pennsylvania during a period of travel and illness.
The State v. Frank Kingery, convicted of involuntary manslaughter for the Allen Tightman death, faced sentencing in Circuit Court. Judge Campbell imposed eight months in county jail minus prior time served, aligning with a similar Brooke County case and a ruling in 88 Grattan supporting court power to sentence to jail or both. The report also notes unrelated advertisements and notices from local merchants and officials.
Our store offers low prices on dry goods with a weekly special of 200 White Spreads at 75 cents each, valued at one dollar, and WH White Spreads at 50 cents each, valued at one fifty. Come early to beat the rush.
Island residents note rapid progress on the new Island bridge with the west pier rising and masonry holes filled. Ohio street has been cleared or moved back, widening the avenue to about one hundred feet as timber, stone, and steel arrive for the bridge and viaduct supports. Also, Stir Building Association dues and local ads appear amidst construction chatter.
Advertisements promote ALL WOOL fabrics as foreign products with orders to be placed months in advance. The copy touts light, medium, and dark All Wool Challies described as unequalled, with Sarah and Paille Silks to match. New Be Satin Stripe Grenadines and Be All Spring Cloaks are offered at any price to close out.
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