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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1893
Page
4
A newspaper notice lists reduced prices for clothing and accessories. Jackets drop from 15 to 4.98 dollars, capes from 15 to 9.98, tea gowns from 15 to 5, and assorted garments like colored Charlie and outing wears priced at 5 cents. This sale highlights marked discounts across jackets capes tea gowns and more.
Theaters announce Alexander Salvini’s appearance and the Grand Opera Company lineup for September including the The Three Guardsmen and The Champagne. A New Haven ship arrives with unknown water beverage, sparking royal revenue moves, and a Western drama Devil’s Mine receives praise. Also noted is the Golden Wedding of Dr Frederic and Mrs Humphreys at Monmouth Beach.
Local reports defend Niagara Falls power project as on schedule noting a 20 by 41 foot main tunnel on the American side and a 2009 foot canal side tunnel for Canadian manufacturers. Engineers say construction continues with crews expected to resume full force, while locals discuss economic benefits from the industrial cluster around the falls.
The speaker notes that the long banking scare is over and money will be easier to obtain for a time, providing an impetus to business. Bank officials endured stress and sleepless nights during the period, but the strain is said to be ending and normal operations can resume.
Sparks from a passing engine started a blaze at Barracksville seven miles west of Fairmont. The B and O depot store and a dwelling burned due to no local fire protection. Loss to the railroad under $1,000. Agnes Fleming's store and home suffered about $1,200 total. Train traffic delayed by the heat.
The Wheeling Creek miners of Local Union No. 13 held a dedication ceremony for a new two story Union Miners Hall west of Dridgeport. Speakers included President McBride and W T Lewis as 250 miners paraded and toured the building costing about 2500. The event featured band music and an evening program.
The Mine Worker Journal editor John J. Kain spoke as John J. Kain addressed soldiers matters. Holliday Post plans a fraternal visit to Branum Post Bridgeport with a stereopticon and new candidates. Reunion plans for First and Twelfth Infantry and Batteries D I move ahead. Local relief corps solicit eatables and the Finance Committee starts fundraising for visitor entertainment. Park admission will be free for old soldiers, and discounted Elm Grove railroad fare is arranged. Robbery at Bonwood Junction steals watches and jewelry from Michael home. no clue. Fulton fire damages shed near slaughter house but limited damage. A card from W H Lawson refutes Sam Stires employment.
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