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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1891
Page
6
Fragments from a late 19th century issue describe autumn scenes and tropical weather notes, interwoven with social notices. The text blends musings on leaves and seasonal change with references to local gatherings, marriages, and society columns, including names and events from the community.
Will Chilton a Charleston Democrat now in the city has stirred Cortland Court activity with talks of backing the next State Convention in Charleston. Rumors say he pursues influence over gubernatorial hopes of W C Handlan and others while canvassing for singles among McCorkle White Garden Darrah and others. The arrival has set local Democratic circles buzzing about loyalties and party leadership in Ohio County.
Ground will be broken behind the Wheat & Haneker jewelry shop for a large new addition to their store, a striking art room for displaying fine goods. The expanded space, about twenty feet high and 28917 feet deep, promises novel design and will draw public interest when opened. Dress goods section touts low prices due to cash purchases and bulk buying, with a sale on wool Serge and Bedford cloth pieces offered at a fraction of typical costs.
The Wheeling Wire Works, managed by W. B. Allison, offers a broad wire goods line from bird cages to bank railings and dressmaker fittings. A large catalog shows durable, attractive items and custom fittings can fit many needs. Warner T. Hankson announces a new location at Hotel Albion near Union Depot in Pittsburg to meet patrons.
The Lay Delegates Report to the Conference notes large attendance and routine sessions. Bishop Warren delivers remarks on education and seminary needs as ministers and lay elect delegates to the General Conference are chosen and addresses on Freedmen Aid and Southern Education are given.
Dr Charles H Payne of New York lauds Bucken Institution for shaping character and culture along with academic offerings in Literary Normal Musical Fine Arts and Commercial programs. Officials plan full college courses as funds permit while visiting pastors conduct city services including a love feast at Fourth Street Methodist Church and memorial rites marking the Southern Educational Society anniversary.
A long OCR fragment lists numerous death notices and memorial verses across multiple towns and dates, mentioning names like S. J. Bloch, Lews C. Dumer, Grover Sax, Loris Epwaxn, Runzeca Beto, CuAnttE Shallcross, Lawrence MacDonalo, Willaw livancy, Racen McBride, and many more. It preserves dates around 1891 to 1901, locations including New York area and Ohio counties, with brief ages and family relations. The text also includes elegiac verses and memorial poems for the deceased, reflecting a traditional obituary page style.
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