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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1895
Page
11
The Martins Ferry scene brims with weddings, receptions, dances, and church gatherings. Notable nuptials unfold at several homes and halls while clubs host trolley parties, Epworth Leagues, and charity efforts. Observers note gatherings on Lincoln Avenue and South Second Street, with attendees from Sistersville, Marietta, and Bellaire.
Two Wheeling teams clashed at the ball park with the Tigers dominating a 12 to 0 victory over the Junior team. Uniform delay and a telegram cancelling Shadysides’ appearance forced two substitutes. Edwards and Edwards starred for the Tigers, while the Juniors, mostly from Resnaville, fought hard but outmatched by weight and speed.
W & J defeated Geneva in a high scoring clash at Oakington. Frye opened scoring, Garieva and Brownlee added touchdowns, with Wood, Inglis and Ferguson contributing. The game showcased strong runs and bold interference with key plays by Brownlee and McCreakey as the visitors pulled ahead.
Tickets for the benefit baseball game at Island Park sold rapidly with a likely large crowd. Wheeling's lineup features Nichols, Hobrecht, Brodie, Glasscock, Pritchard, Prince, Padden, McCleary, with George or Burkett possibly joining and Kennedy to pitch for the Ramblers if available.
In Cleveland's Temple Cup finale, the home team wins three straight as a large crowd, about twelve thousand, fills the stands and surroundings. Cleveland outplays Baltimore with early three runs in the first inning and adds three more in the seventh aided by Blake and McKean. The Orioles score their lone run in the eighth on singles by McGraw and Jennings, but the ground rules negate several potential extra bases.
Special to Ai Register reports West Virginia University defeated an Institute team after a dispute over a fumbled play. The Institute refused to continue, and the referee awarded the game to the University amid crowd claims of superior onfield play and outclassing the Institute throughout.
The note highlights New Fall Stylex in ladies wear from Mason and Chill Weraprath plus Far Feather Trimmings by Swaback, cataloging items from Good & Co. as current fashion offerings. It points to fabric details and designer names, indicating a focus on wardrobe enhancements and accessory accents feature in the season.
Special report notes an outbreak of typhoid fever in Davisville and nearby areas reaching Parkersburg. Authorities, including Dr. Van Occibe Marsten, are coordinating relief efforts as hospitals report rising cases and the town seeks containment measures.
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