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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1893
Page
5
Neighborhood news from the area covers social visits in Toledo and nearby towns, with lists of residents and travelers. Reports mention Mrs. Wilcoxen's death in Fairview, old family ties, and local church and school activities. Community events include theater performances, a window glass works restart, a sewers project on Market Street, and a November ball for fundraisers amid various civic notices.
A mosaic of brief items from Wheeling and nearby towns recount social calls, visits, agricultural and business notices, a McKinley victory reflection, a revival in Mountain Tea, a pottery workers’ strike mood, and local political reaction. Several residents travel, marriages are noted, and community events fill the pages alongside advertising copy and public notices.
Local news across the Belmont region reports routine council and commission activities, theater offerings at the Elysian Theatre including Fanochon the Cricket and Little Wildcat, and social events. A firebrand sparked by a grocery burglary, schoolhouse flag-raising at Forest Hill, and hospital visits round out a day of civic life, lectures, and community gatherings.
Bridgeport news notes Rev P J Sweeney formerly of this place now of Damascus Ohio will lecture next Wednesday at the West Wheeling M E church on archaeology the mound builders and Indians and their lives and government. Oyster supper by Golden Eagle drum corps at Heinlein s Hall drew a large crowd and a neat sum was realized. E A Dorsey suffers a severe heart attack. D B Solomon died at his Pike street home of heart disease. John Couture visited from Millport. John Morrow and his mother of New Athens are relatives of none. Keinsey returns from New Philadelphia. Mrs J E Trueman convalescent. Frank Howell and Harry Cook at Stillwater hunting. Mr and Mrs Geo Somers back from fadiz. May Kinney of Belmont returns home. Bridgeporters went to Bell sire to hear Lelan Powers. Will Kirkpatrick of Pittsburg visits Geo P Turner. RR Barrett and P J Fox in St Clairsville. W J Bratton indisposed. Lawrence Heinlein back from Salineville. Chautauqua Circle met at Mrs Hillyer s. officers listed. Next meeting at Mr Jo hcott s. Arthur Phillips back from Wellsville. W C T A met at Mrs R J Alexander s. officers elected: President Mrs Louisa Phillips, VPs Mrs M T Springer and Mrs R J Alexander, Corr Sec Mrs George Somers, Rec Sec Mrs A E B Albert, Treasurer Miss Lyte Holloway. Delegates to County Convention Mrs Philips and Mrs Samuel Clemens.
Cameron residents learn John Nichols of Bristona Ma is recovering from a dangerous illness. W H Batson builds new M I Church while thefts prompt prosecutions. Sam Reinheimer marks 11th Cameron anniversary May 16. G M Church sells livery to Kincaid & Co. Republicans celebrate election win. H S White reports lovely home in Logan County. George Chambers sells papers in town monopoly. R J Robinson visits on business. James C Crawford travels from Montana Mines to Wheeling. Jim’s Cameron friends recall past escapades in Littleton courtship with ten minutes to depart.
Piedmont West Virginia reports a man hurt at Bloomington after being caught between an engine and a platform. Other notes include locals relocating to Illinois, health trips to Baltimore, hospital treatment, and various social visits. Minor injuries and illnesses are listed alongside moves and travel.
An assorted list notes Anou r Profle A Kingsbacher of Pittsburg and Carney and Behler guests, visits by J as Wilson and A W Serey, plus numerous families with ill children. Other items mention hunting trips, convalescents, and local social rounds at South Side addresses and nearby towns. Notable names include Miss Jolie Ridgely and Mrs Nellie Drew with brief health notes and upcoming appearances by George Wise and the Signal Light Company at the Grand Opera House.
A reader friendly notice praising Zach the Clodhopper to be shown at the Grand Opera House Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. The review highlights a well developed story fresh plot and all new dances scenery and mechanical effects chosen by manager Harry Hardy for a high quality theatrical experience.
Katie Baker, daughter of Christopher Baker, attempted suicide by drinking carbolic acid last Friday evening. She is improving and plans to be about soon after telling a gentleman friend of her intent. Communications without signatures are not to be counted as authentic for publication.
Readable item list shows bulk fabric and blanket pricing. White shakers flannel calico prints, Cheviot, damask, towels, napkins. Vendors and prices include 2 cases, 1 case, per unit and per dozen figures, with color and weave descriptions and quality levels.
Advertises deep discounts on carpets including regular and Brussels styles, Moquet, and all wool options with prices in cents. Features wide dress fabrics and plaids such as Scotch Mixen Cloths, all wool diagonal fabrics, and cashmere plaids. Indicates large selection and bargain pricing to attract buyers.
Hundreds of cloaks in black blue Havana and tan acrylics offered with fur or electric seal trim. Prices range from 2.98 to 10.00 with many marked down to 4.98 and 7.50 for limited quantities.
Space constraints prevent listing all prices. New furs and stylish options available. Fur capes start at five dollars, 27 inch capes from twelve dollars and up. Various lengths and styles described as fashionable and affordable.
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