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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1896
Page
9
An old advertisement-like page lists a Monday bargain sale with extensive shoe and clothing items. It highlights men and women footwear, home goods, and accessories priced from a few cents to several dollars, including embroidered handkerchiefs, hosiery, and coats, with scattered brand-like names and questionable OCR phrases.
A value item in the clothing department is listed as a significant offer, described with emphasis on substantial savings and a notable price point around four hundred dollars. The notice highlights the sale as a shopper’s opportunity in the department and stresses savings.
Fragmented ad style notice lists men's pants and coats withPrices like 21.25 and 2.15, plus references to discounts and assorted apparel. Mentions Rose Panta tic and Hemmer MI in unclear context, suggesting a catalog or promotional blurb from a historic store page.
Special to the Meleies notes a grand meeting in Huntington on October 2, detailing prominent participants, ceremonial acts, and local speeches. It describes attendance, procedural steps, and anticipated outcomes, with emphasis on community progress and organizational efforts.
A wreck near Moundevile injures several aboard the train. Reports say Captain ngules and others faced injuries as passengers and crew reacted. Republican figures are linked to the scene, with investigators examining the circumstances and potential charges.
A long fragment on changing beauty standards, noting the shift from lush fullness to slender necks and refined features. It cites Mrs. Whitney and Mrs. Cleveland at public events, praises the new professional beauty ideal, and contrasts motherly charm with modern refined looks. It mentions the Queen, style tyrannies, and photographs of models with emphasized cupid bows and neck lines.
Local notices detail speaker plans at the cinema hall, church services and sermons, a Martin's Ferry cornet band engagement, social dances, football fans visiting Lafayette, and various visits from pastors, families, and residents. Also listed are theatrical performances by The Mar Phatle Comedy Company, a mill restart after repairs, and upcoming community gatherings and travel plans.
The latest weekly notes from Wheeling theatres highlight Miss Georgia Cayvan in Mary Pennington at Palmer's, William Gillette's new Southern play, and Baldwin's Grand attractions at Opera House. Details cover forthcoming performances in New York and extended engagements, with praise for Cayvan, the Baldwins, and a mix of sensational acts, scenic productions, and vaudeville offerings.
Local notes from Siqthrsville report W Vic residents and visitors. W G Kohl made a business trip to Wheeling yesterday with Molik and Georgie Roome. Meyer went to Mrudtrd Pattle. Dirk Jennings visited Pirewbure. Adeiin Carothers will spend Sunday in Glundate. Mire A Campbell learned Mina Mayme is very ill in Pitreurgs. Eva Noshite plans to visit Saris Chak Sunday with the Molt folie. H Baker will be out of town Sunday. J H Walker of Massachusetts attended Hoire Howe event supporting the worlh smite ard. Char Qibby Carter and J Fy Bektert returned to Titusville Pa. Arch Smith returned from a B. and C. Ry trip. The Patriots of this city will attend a speaking in Matamoras tonight by steamer.
An unclear OCR item recounts a cheer or event involving Bryan and Free, with references to Cayce and Virginia. Mentions Hegieter Vairmta and central win, plus scattered names and phrases. The readable fragments imply a local scene or parade atmosphere with vague references to trains and people.
A crowded social page notes Teaches Tante meeting attendance led by Rev. Horace Porter and Mrs. Hayes. Guests include Miss Gerieute Hayes, Mrs. Mary Hannen, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alexa, and Mr. Walter Harries. Several families from Mikaga and Coalville visit, with plans for crystal wed and other gatherings.
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