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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1891
Page
8
Advertises assorted discounts on Astrachan Caftan style hosiery, Onyx Dye black hose, all wool ladies hosiery, ribbed wool for Misses and Boys, hair muffs, natural misses vests, wool cheviot jackets with fur collars, 40 inch cloth, and initial handkerchief boxes. Includes prices and bulk quantities.
Hemsheimer and Tinor matters of interest cover police court cases, social gatherings, a dance at Jos Bisner's ball, a Wheeling Hospital renovation, and notices of meetings, lectures, and travels. Also referenced are council meetings, a train connection, and local business updates with several names and places.
John O. Pendleton reports New York victory driven by tariff issue. He says Democrats fought on tariff, ignoring side issues, with Flower capturing the state. He notes Tammany rising in respectability, Massachusetts also tariff driven, and Cleveland's popularity remains high.
John Braddock died at his South Wetzel street home after typhoid fever. He served as assistant jailer under Sheriff Handlan and was well known citywide. Funeral from the Church of the Immaculate Conception Tuesday with interment at Calvary Cemetery. James Welch faced Squire Arkle for assaulting a wife. fined 10 and costs and bonded for good behavior for one year.
An unidentified man arrested at Rt. Rev. Bishop Kain’s residence was committed to jail in $500 bond for an examination next Wednesday. He attempted to buy his liberty with a bribe and was identified by Father Mauritius as the man who previously sought funds deceitfully. Police report extensive forgeries and letters linked to fraudulent schemes across Catholic churches in Western Pennsylvania, with further investigations to determine additional crimes and destinations.
A fragmented ad for clothing and accessories from Lou Swadaceer in West Virginia markets. It promotes ladies wear including dresses, hampers, and trimming, with notes on fabrics, gloves, handkerchiefs, and new arrivals. The text also briefly references a thermometer record and weather drift.
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