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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1895
Page
8
A crowded roster lists visitors and prominent guests arriving at hotels in Warriety area. Names include Virginia beagle, Wareletielt figures, Wind survivors, and regional notables from Parkersburg, Slatersville, and surrounding towns. The piece notes upcoming social events, registrations, and local society steps, with mentions of hotel be entries and evenings at McLarin's Hall and Chiefen Hall.
Steubenville and Wheeling games drew crowds as amateur and professional sides clashed. McGinnis paced the visitors with strong pitching, Leamon and Barrett drove key runs, while Ritchey and Violet shone in the field. The Wheeling series vs Warren continues, with Conover and Vickery set to duel in the afternoon, promising a tense championship tilt.
August 31 in Philadelphia the Phillies and Pirates endured a long tense game with constant changes as darkness forced a delay. Umpire Jeyne reversed a late call, and the crowd surged fieldward while players, notably Hoyle and Cross, clashed over the light. Final actions included errors, stolen bases, and three hours of play before a decision.
At the State Fair the opening day features bicycle races with prizes set by the association. Notable riders include Helms Bowmin Irons and others. the half mile handicap is highly anticipated. Judges and officials listed, with a complete entry: Helms, Heaton, Bowman, McGregor, Irons, Foster, and more from Wheeling, Steubenville, and nearby towns.
Review notes the disbandment of the Iron and Oil League and scrutiny of teams that left the circuit. It discusses Wheeling versus Ol City and Franklin, plus the impact on attendance, team strength, and prospects for a tri state reorganization including Erie New Castle and Wanting ton among others. Billy Tooley loses a bout in Washington amid poor preparation.
In the way of diamonds jewelry and articles of gold and silver we have in greater variety than ever before. It will pay you to see our stock and get prices. We will give you that value for your money.
The article argues eye and head aches from refraction are reduced by proper glasses and scientific examination. It urges people needing spectacles to have their eyes examined free of charge by Prof. Shen, optician, 1110 Main street, next to Snook & Co.
Fragmentary notice discusses payment terms and a shopping offer for shoes. The text mentions a fee and a promise to show how to pay, with unclear references to a particular sale or location. Entities are not clearly identified due to the garbled source.
A garbled report describes a championship series with mentions of KEI For Money Won hip and a club withdrawal from a hotel, implying disputes among players and organizers. Names and exact events are unclear. the piece seems to note tension and possible match suspensions affecting the lineup and schedule.
A clipped historical page notes a night hall gathering by the German Verein Sonbey and Mogait Society Boche, a horse show, class openings, and a public sale at the State Fair area. It mentions theft reports, railroad plans, and tentative schedules around September with local leaders and merchants referenced.
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