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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1894
Page
4
News notes from Wheeling covering fair events and exhibits with schedule updates. Includes excursion details to Columbus via B O and through car service to Canton Akron and Cleveland, plus stock arrivals, balloon events, and venue preparations at the fairgrounds. Also mentions real estate and job adverts amid mixed listings and a piano sale promo.
The State Fair grounds were filled with small army of workers and exhibitors busy throughout the day. Buildings, stalls, pens, and exhibits were rapidly completed while department heads and management express confidence. While much remains, the pace suggests the opening on Monday will unveil a full, well arranged show with livestock and displays ready for visitors.
Beabouts plan first grand outing and picnic on Saturday September 8 at Mozart Park with Billy Mayer's orchestra. Property sales reported on No 7 North Front Street Wheeling Island and a National Road lot near Echo Point. Labor unrest at lower Benwood mill. a young man Frank Kearns killed in a coal bank near Potomac. New York coal firm negotiating leases near Sherrard. street paving progress noted. Triadelphia contracts awarded for residences near Triadelphia. B&O Trackmen picnic day at Cameron with over 1,000 attendees. Free hop planned by the South Side Young Ladies. County officials and rail fare concerns for encampment. Local ads for cloaks and piano, through service Wheeling to Cleveland begins Sept 3.
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