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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1891
Page
6
A jumbled page references a West Virginia printing firm and James B. Taney, plus satirical blurbs about Berlin Socialists, Pittsburgh wit, and a comic board of curiosities. It mentions Keeley Institute critique, gas production figures, and gossip on actors Robert Downing and Bugunie Blair with villa, forest, and shooting-box details.
The city of Martins Ferry and Bridgeport signed a water contract last night, enabling water to be turned on this week. Local sales included two farms near Valley Grove with bids around 2000 and 3200 dollars. A theft case led to the arrest of George Palles, watch recovered for eight dollars. A Benwood fire damaged the Wheeling steel plant engine room after a gasoline explosion. A hotel owner was slapped with a five dollar fine for a street altercation. The late Mrs. Jane Pryor funeral scheduled, with senior relatives noted. A masquerade arrest recorded and circuit court actions summarized. A charity concert for the Home for Aged and Friendless Women announced for Friday afternoon at the Opera House. A yellow fever outbreak reported in Buenos Aires with two deaths.
The Fair and Festival at the Tate Com asement of the church runs four nights this week with booths run by Mrs. Killeen Fitzgerald M Clark and others. Attractions include a fishing pond fortune teller post office and more. Proceeds go to paying the church debt. Also notices on wholesale Grocery Drummers forming a group at McLain's Hall with officers to be elected next Saturday. Robbie Carson’s death noted. Henry Jacobs advertises lace curtains and piano sale details. F W Baumer Co offers holiday stock clearance at 1910 Market Wheeling. 18k seamless rings from J Becker Co advertised.
The schedule lists piano solos, vocal recitals, cornet and violin solos, and multiple readings by Miss Ocea and Miss Dora Bowman. Performers include Mr. Ew Cunningham, Mrs. Harry Travis, Miss Ocea, Miss Dora Bowman, Miss Ocea, Miss Ocea, and Miss Dora Bowman in assorted solo and duet pieces.
Wide-awake dealers offer a vast array of solid silver items, bronzes, Carara marble pieces, banquet lamps, onyx cabinets and tables, cheval mirrors, and Dresden and Ma clocks among thousands of items. Unmatched variety promises strong value this season.
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