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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1891
Page
9
A humorous society aims to aid lonely bachelors by raising funds through a women’s charity. Unmarried women eligible for membership attend biweekly sessions paying a small fee, with proceeds supporting seasonal comforts and gifts for old bachelors. The article mocks fashion tastes and romantic ideals while detailing committee roles.
A lively column discusses women proposing during leap year and society's view of women’s independence. It highlights the cleverness of women in inventions, then shifts to a feature on Miss Victoria, a Strasburg athlete, famed for lifting heavy weights and feats of strength at the Crystal Palace in Leipzig.
A Vera Cruz purchased parrot named Jocko learns to press a bell to summon a servant. The bird observes the electric bell and doorbell, imitates the action, and demands food and wine with jokes. Colonel Howard Johnson and guests, including his minister, witness the clever animal’s antics.
In a dim corner room reporter finds James Sargent, a renowned lock maker, recounting Alfred Hobbs's feats from 1848 in New York and Brown, Shipley vaults in England. He claims $6,000 earned, flawless success, and a famed Des Moines bank stunt, detailing the hardest lock and a watch key clue.
At Obto Lodge No. 4 regular meeting members enjoyed a detailed report from Stephen Waterhouse Jr on the Grand Lodge of West Virginia convocation at Martinsburg. Funeral for W.4. Todd, a former Fairmount Mason, was noted, and Nelson Lodge 3 attended. A Wheeling Commandery conclave, then local suppers and talks, highlighted a busy week with anticipated initiations and a Unite Rebekah visit as plans for January 2, 1894, begin.
A playful, archaic verse fragment urges women to seize courtship, celebrating leap year chances and the moment a maid can confront a desired suitor. It humorously advises bold action and self expression in love.
For over fifty years Winslow's Syrup has been used by millions for relief of coughs and throat discomfort. The ad claims long success, emphasizing wide experience and trusted results in soothing symptoms.
In a divorce suit filed a year ago by Amanda Carson against William H. Carson the court had not ruled on custody of five year old Charles and nine year old Ida. This afternoon a hack stopped at the Carson home and the children were hurried inside and driven away toward the city. The father pursued but no trace of the children was found and officers join in the search.
Special Correspondent surveys winter fashion in fabrics and trims from North Britain to France. Rich browns and grays form backdrops for narrow color lines, with English millinery showing felt hats and velvet bonnets. Mantles, lace, cabochons, and medieval touches shape the season, alongside small bonnets and tailored gowns in crepon and vicuna cloth.
Local notes from Warre nton Ohio report a protracted M E church meeting drawing growing interest. Constable A K Branner arrested ten Hungarians from Laurelton riot, held overnight at Central, and all fined 140 pounds total. Crow boys Williams Pope King left for Pittsburg on tow boats. Thanksgiving dinner and visiting mentions follow, with several residents noted in these Society items.
The document lists daily rail arrivals and departures for several lines and destinations including Keran, Central Time, and multiple accommodations such as Claireville, St. Claireville, Pittsburgh routes, and connections to Chicago and St. Louis. Timings span early morning to late evening with numerous intermediate stations and service notes.
The passage details dress construction with long back edges reaching basques, hidden seam folds, split front basques, a darted corsage front, a round collar revers at the back, and jet buttons at the wrists. The skirt features three rows of cabochon galleon trim at the bottom and three rows above them.
Fragmentary text indicates possible evidence of Wong's success as discussed by DRS Copeland four and Bey, with phrases suggesting loss of hope and ongoing effort though the context remains unclear. The source is garbled and difficult to interpret.
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