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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1896
Page
10
Fragmented OCR text describes dresses and garments with references to covers, gloves, ribbons, and accessories. Mentions a moving feature and invitations, but details are difficult to parse. The article appears to be a fashion or social notice with numerous garbled phrases and partial lines.
A detailed snapshot of gowns and outfits worn by American and European attendees at a Paris fashion event. Descriptions cover white satin pieces with yokes and brilliants, blue and green palettes, hats with tulle, and elaborate sleeves. Several gowns feature sequins, velvet trims, and feathered or floral embellishments.
Clarksburg reports rising student enrollment at Braddon’s Institute and ongoing county appointments by Col. Arnett. A forthcoming society wedding is anticipated. Notable visitors include J. R. Adams, Richard T. Lowndes, and many prominent locals from Parkersboro to Charleston, with a wide array of names and towns listed.
Mrs William Messeriy died at her Front street home after a lingering illness. Interment was held at Clarington cemetery. Local residents Clark Watson and C W Rea noted travel and visits this week. Several names appear in routine social notes and a humorous aside closes with a New York Weekly excerpt.
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