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Newspaper

Wheeling Sunday Register

Location

Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1891

Page

8

Circular Letter on Tobacco Packaging Rules Mentioned

A Washington circular from Lt revenue department warns tobacco manufacturers to include full net weight of tobacco and packaging, avoid foreign articles, and stop misleading pack contents. It directs local officials to notify manufacturers in their districts to comply with the stated terms.

White Lt Revenue Department Washington Cutivetare Treternal Henenne Wmanufacturers Toler Tubaccy Wwe W. Masas sWormieni Aston

Grand Opera House bills and city fire scare headline

The notice highlights upcoming entertainments at the Grand Opera House with details on O Flynn in Mexico and other acts, plus a late city fire scare near the East Fifteenth Street area that caused a temporary alarm but was quickly contained.

Glasscock Finds Hidden Chest With Two Thousand In Coins

Pro baseball shortstop Jack Glasscock unearthed a can filled with gold silver and bank notes totaling nearly two thousand dollars while excavating for the foundation of his new house at North Front and Maryland streets. The caps lid revealed the cache after his shovel struck it, and the money had rested in the ground for some time. The old Glasscock residence, over fifty years in place, has seen many occupants and additions. Glasscock kept the tale private, then confirmed it to a reporter amid his many admirers.

Jack" Glasscock Dame Fortune Jack North Front Maryland Streets Glesscock Carrie Glasscock

Broken Arm Report and Local Notices

A child of Joseph Doyle of South Boy street fractured a right arm yesterday. Dr Brannon treated it. An omission in a Saturday list of West Virginia Home for Aged and Friendless Women managers involved Mrs S Bloeh. Auctioneer Haller sold a Byron and Thirteenth street lot to James McAdams and Hollinger on Bott street to Mrs Dallas for 105. Police Court heard six cases with fines and costs. Maggie Smith and others faced sentences. Church painters at the Triumphant Conception spire drew spectators as one stood on the crosspiece. Manager Powers signed Charles King for the New York club and discussed options with Jick Glasscock. Evangelistic Exchange activities continued with large crowds and music by Mrs Oscar Seeley and J A Sherratt. A case related to Isaiah J Porter involved missing hundreds of dollars from fraudulent notes. Sheriff Miller will detain him. A concert by Benett for Aged and Friendless Women at the Opera House is planned, with Chas Hunting assisting.

Ray Opera House New ‘Orleans Pitella Futani Raihryn Webetr Avery Helen Rainsley Wulthvanet Rorfet Howning Robert Dev Doyepings Sameds Kathanna Chas John ’ Hamim Keights Pyrhias Dowsing Wrder Americe Pythias Cleveland Mr. Downing Haller James McAdams Byron and Thirteenth Streets Hollinger Bott Street Dallas Powers Cincinnat Charles King New York King Ths Ewing Jick Glasscock Alttiolen Glasscock Combina Ettxbury Disyough C. W. Sawyer Oscar Seeley J. A. Sherratt Alan Hopkins Disciples Church A. H Zimmermann Sawyer Sare Vielims Delbruego J. It Diinin Selins Grove Isaiah J. Porter Porwr C. H. Miller Berkeley County Cm Vin Porter Gettysburg James Fleming Chapline Street Bishop's Hall Mayer W. and J. College and Seminary Sauety Ladies Washington von der Ahe Burkett Rofalo Enquirer H. C. Plaxzner City Hospital Association Jon Schmolz Henry Zimmerman John McGuire J.C. Meneny Columbus Delbrugge Nelson Deyo Harrisville James McGee New Island Bridge Robert McNicholls Seybold Antwyn Mrreveut England Chicago Mitchatt Brunswick Tuer Friendship Lodge No. 2 A. A A. Osterman Tax Postofice Department Grammar School Trafic Allegheny Bellair Ohio River Steubenville Star M. E. Castor West Virginia Joseph A. Sage Joseph Lee Grimes Moundsville Chenowith North Street

Concert announces debutantes in Baltimore musical season

The article notes Miss Lee aie and Miss Bell Houser set to perform at a Baltimore concert alongside Mr John Thayer. Debutant pianist Houser will play Leister's Rigolette, aided by a piano zither harp trio. Audience anticipation is high as tickets sell quickly for a large elegant show, with proceeds aiding a public-spirited objective.

Baltimore St. Matthews’ Church Bell Houser Leister John Thayer Parkersburg

Farmers Alliances Organize In City Meeting

About twenty delegates from Farmers' Alliances in the region convened in the city to organize and discuss matters of interest. William Carroll was elected president with J D Muldoon as secretary. Kansas speaker William Todd claimed the West Alliance is active and alleges Republican counteractions against their recent election gains.

Mr. Todd Kansas Messrs C. A. Seabright A. D. McCuskey J.D Muldoon A. B. Carter E. T. Moore Geore Lewis James Carroll Todd West Alliance

Real estate deeds left for record in Belvedere and Wheeling

Real estate transfers filed at Clerk Hook's office include a November 18 1841 deed from Charles Schmidt and others to Elizabeth A Haug for Belvedere lot 68 and 4, a October 15 1801 deed from Hebrew Cemetery Association to Samuel Rheinheimer for lot 17 section 2 at $50, a July 30 1801 deed from William Henne to Fred Gersting for half of lot 7 square 37 South Wheeling at $1 075, and a November 10 1891 deed from Jane and Ralph Arkle to Joseph Gantzer for north side Eighth street halved lot 51.

Clerk Hook Charles Schmidt Frederick Happy Elizabeth A. Haug Joseph Hof Belvedere Hebrew Cemetery Association Samuel Rheinheimer William Henne Fred Gersting Fouth South Wheeling Jane O. Arkle Ralph Arkle Joseph Gantzer Eighth Street

Lulu Prince arrives for Bayou Sara and Natches trade

The Lulu Prince, a new packet built at Browns ville for Capt. Thos. Prince, arrived at the landing yesterday noon, towed by the Bennett. The vessel, crafted with speed and beauty in mind, will be named for Captain Prince’s daughter. Machinery by A J Siveoney & Son, equipment aboard, ready to depart soon once water conditions allow.

Bayou Sara Natches Brownsville Thos. Prince Bennett Lulu + Prince Prince A.J

Down They Go Promotion Sale at Men's Clothing Store

A bustling sale notice from Men’s and Koys Clothing highlights steep reductions for one week starting Monday. Prices slash to $4.75 for 65 suits, $2.90 for 100 boys’ suits, $1.25 to $1.50 for school suits, and $1.25 to $1.50 for worsted pants, with overcoats heavily discounted. Extras advertise an excursion to Chicago for $9, a home ownership pitch via a building association, and various local ads for services and other offers.

Koy McKin- Joy Flower Union Cassimere M. Heyman Main and Eleventh Streets

Five Glass Houses and Other Town Notes

Small tale recaps local happenings from Wetsavre including repairs to the hook and ladder house, a Fulton widow Mrs Grance Boxer’s death, and central bridge timber placement. The piece notes wheat drought impact, court cases, auctions, theater plans, and upcoming public events reflecting the era’s civic life.

Wetsavre James Murphy

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