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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1896
Page
6
The Leader advertises a fall and winter campaign with a choicest stock of dry goods cloaks and up to date methods. It highlights children's wraps, cloaks priced from $1.59 to $2.88 and ladies garments, with tailor made suits and free alterations.
A fragmented catalog item lists skirts "Novly and Latin Brocade Skirts" at five dollars and a range of ladies apparel including women's underwear and suits. The material mentions channels and male items, suggesting a general dress goods section with pricing and product names.
A garbled but notices a department sale featuring dress goods silks velvets and trimmings with discount prices. It touts wide fabrics black and blue patterns on sale with limited quantities per customer and urges customers to see the window and arrive early for brisk shopping in multiple departments including hosiery gloves linens and blankets.
An article on the ophthalmoscope explains its value in exposing refractor faults and detecting eye conditions. It notes a long study by Prof. Levi tt on eye care and vision correction, promising guidance and satisfaction for cases, with no charge for advice.
Public notices describe Sunday concerts at Wheeling Park with rain contingency and a food stand. An 1896 obituary for Mrs Helen Ferrell notes heart disease after jaundice, detailing her family, residence, church ties, and funeral arrangements.
Exposition excursions offered with round trip fares from Wheeling 2.25 and Bellaire 2.40 including one admission. Tickets valid for three days on regular trains, with music by G more’s hand October ath to close. Money loaned on clothing and personal property at Market street BeO. Pittsburg day trip Saturday October 3 priced 1.50 round trip, return only on sale date. last train leaves Pittsburg at 8:50 p.m.
The Arion Chess Club meets this afternoon at Arion Hall to elect permanent officers and set a fall and winter schedule. Members include Prof. C. A. Schaefer, Hugo L. Loos, Jaques Frout, and James P. Adams. The article traces chess history from origins in India and Persia to spread in Europe and America, noting key players and national associations.
Local report details the wedding of Frank Donehue of Clarksburg and Anna Campbell of Bay, held at St Mayler's Church with Rev H C Campbell officiating. Attendants included Rev Father O Kane, Rev Father Col lina, and Rev Father Hickey. A large church choir participated and a wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s relatives home.
The itemized social roundup covers Mrs. Williams and family, visits to Clarksburg and Washington, church, millinery displays, and a football game between W. and J. A Washington Interstate baseball team disbandment is noted with owner Mr. McKeown facing over $800 in losses. Local clubs parade in new uniforms, residents move seeking work, and officials attend meetings in Wheeling and Bridgeport, with several individuals visiting friends in town.
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