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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1896
Page
8
A local retailer promotes hot weather dresses in a large stock sale. The message highlights comfortable, stylish garments in a ready-to-wear range, inviting customers to visit and purchase from their current inventory.
Readable fragment notes a sale of French Ginghams in various colors priced from 2 to 4 cents per yard, with a selection described as the season’s choice. A small preview mentions a sale starting Monday at a shop named Z, with Guinee textile patterns highlighted.
Catalog note describes four pieces of fancy duck suiting in white with colored pin stripes. Sold at a special low price, yardage listed as 4 4l 4c per yard. Regular sc values mentioned.
A seller advertises various Percales with fast color and good prints, noting usual prices of 10 to 12 1 2 cents per yard. By buying a case, they offer a special rate on a 34 inch wide selection of light patterns at a reduced price per yard.
Shop airmail priced selection of dimity batiste mousseline lawn griss linen covert light silk and swivel silks. Prices start per yard with wide variety and visible discounts. See them today for wardrobe updates and fabric basics.
Memorial Day events were carried out despite morning showers, with processions, decorations, and speeches across Mt Zion Elm Grove Greenwood and other cemeteries. The day featured the G A R rituals, parades led by police, and tributes to Union and Confederate veterans with notable addresses by Rev Robins and Rev Heston and notes on patriotism and national unity.
Thousands gather in Grafton for Decoration Day as B and O runs specials from across the state. Congressman Blue of Kansas delivers an hour long address praising the Republican stance on money and tariffs. Notables include Mason Davis Gramm and 106 year old Flemington resident Allen. Custer Post G A R and Sons of Veterans decorate local cemeteries with flowers and salutes.
Veterans of the G A R, the W R C Sona of Veterans, and others gathered at 10 P M for a program featuring quartets and trios, with remarks by Rev Dr Bickley and an address on Civil War remembrance. Attendees and organizers were thanked for decorations, flowers, and memorial upkeep at the Soldiers' monument and hall.
Pientes, Malt Large Crowds at the Par Games with thousands enjoying outdoor events at Wheeling Park and Mosart Park. Early attendance dropped after noon due to threatening weather though performances by the Opera House band and Gonzalez Opera Company drew sizable audiences. Grounds remained in fine condition, with park attractions and aerial acts praised.
Attendees at Wyandotte Club picnics at the State Fair Grounds and the North End Literary and Athletic Association gathering at Seibert's filled the venues. Large crowds also attended baseball games and the Wheeling Gun Club contest, with good turnout reported. Details appear elsewhere.
LaGrange Alabama May 30 The LaGrange Automatic Telephone Company shuts down after nearly two years of loss selling its plant for a nominal sum to cover debts. The system failed to work satisfactorily and a Chicago connection drew subscribers away, leaving home service unable to compete.
It is demonstrated that improper refraction and ill adjusted glasses cause eye strain and headaches. Prof. Sheff, the Scientific Optician, offers free eye examinations at 1119 Main St, headquarters for artificial eyes, to identify needs for glasses and prevent discomfort.
A review of the Interstate League shows Fort Wayne maintaining a strong stride, defeating top Western clubs while Wheeling struggles to keep pace. Changes in personnel and promising Farm ers pitchers drive the standings as baseball fans note sharp competition between East and West. The National League race remains tight with growing gate receipts and interest. Cycling events headline the week with Fair Grounds speeds and the June 18 road race at Houne and Herrmann drawing riders from across the region. Bowling season report hints at waning interest as Carroll Club and Mall Pouch contest top spots. Local acaulist Prof Levitt offers help while Dillon, Wheat & Hancher Co. closes the item.
Deed dated May 1, 1898 from Geo FB Sisson and wife to William E Powell recorded for 27 acres and 196 perches in Trisdelphia district. Consideration listed as 71,100. Notices mention local merchants She Bron and Sheff Bros at 1110 Main Street promoting jewelry and gifts. advertising various goods and sales across multiple shops.
A two night and matinee run opens Monday and Tuesday at Mozart Park featuring The Battles of Our Nation. Sixty artists plus local militiary choruses and G A R join over two hundred performers with 104 public school children in fanes under Miss Lucy Robinson. Conterno's Ninth Regiment Band from New York and a stage set with fireworks will accompany scenes from America's four great wars. Tickets 25 cents with inclines, 25 cents extra for reserved seats. matinee pricing offers no extra charge for seats.
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