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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1895
Page
8
Advertisement outlines that Island Ferry and Pocket Company stock subscription is nearly complete with a plan to invite remaining buyers. It notes board authority to auction assets if full subscription fails and mentions dates, bids, and expected proceeds. Opera House listings and local business notices accompany the financial item.
Small Talk item notes fire on the South Side was fully extinguished yesterday by the Water Board. It mentions Fulton Council delays due to Mayor Hamm's illness, a guard from the workhouse missing, theft of a spring wagon’s bolts and wheels, local gossip about residents, a bowling contest at Munsee alleys, new telephones at Shenk & Sons, and various local notices about balls, church events, and a mix of short community happenings.
The thirtieth annual session of the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of West Virginia will convene in Morgantown on Wednesday evening. Delegates from the city attend as the program includes a reception, a temple dedication, addresses, and banquets. The focus includes establishing an Odd Fellows Home and possible insurance features, with notable officers and visiting dignitaries slated to participate.
Gargelus in Eades and Gente watches featured at the Opera House Thursday evening. Reserve on sale Tuesday morning. McNamee’s store offers a rare Krakauer upright piano in perfect condition must sell at once. F. W. Batner & Co advertises diamonds watches clocks jewelry novelties and asserts no underselling.
An event listing notes Ariel Mandolin and Ginb performing at the Opera House Thursday evening. Other items mention Beeo Dillon Wheat Ancher and twelve pieces, with Dresden amps in lobe stades colors.
Coming with preparations and a varied stock of diamonds watches jewelry gold and silver. McNamee's at 2137 Market stress. Millinery new arrivals latty Killers boat shapes reduced prices Swabacker's.
Yesterday afternoon in the criminal case State v Jerry Evans Sr Jerry Evans Jr and Peter Soles the jury returned a guilty verdict as charged after two oclock in the felony proceeding A motion for arrest of judgment and for a new trial was made The case of W W Rodgers J P was continued until next Saturday due to press of business William McGlumphrey pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor indictments with judgment deferred
Amusements notice promotes a three night run of The Midnight Flood at the Grand Opera House starting Thursday November 2 with a strong melodrama plot and a cast including Louis Pagan and Gussie Carrie. Industrial notes report continued factory activity and upcoming holidays, plus local business ads for bread, furniture, and craft items.
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