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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1890
Page
8
Progress at the new reservoir advances despite heavy rain. Walling nears finish on the upper basin while cementing and inlet pipes advance in the south half. An experimental pipe arrangement risks leakage but aims to ease pump strain as water rises.
In Wheeling a noted composer and artist Brat B D Lildig and pianist Goldy plan permanent city home at 1305 Market front, offering guitar mandolin lessons. A dramatic night ends with detective arrest for a theft at Lake Mute Market Street. suspect described as 24 years old, 5 feet 5 inches, weight 100 pounds with a mustache. A massive Twelfth Street clothing sale draws thousands, offering suits at 3.74 and other items at steep discounts.
Bellaire Democrats meet to select delegates for county and congressional conventions. Officers Moran and Monahan report on fights at Central, noting arrests and officer presence. Local Knights of Columbus ceremonies and new paper venture discussed alongside state fair awards for George L. Durst and community notices.
The Pittaburg German Knights of St George announce a fraternal visit to this city starting today and lasting until tomorrow. They plan a stay in town and will engage with local affiliates during the visit.
Notion notices a new department in Ten Gownry Wrappers and Childmats. Dresses for ages two to fourteen in navy and brown cloth with cheap prices. Visit on Eleventh Street to see Stolzenbieh's Crackers and more.
The Atlantic Tea Co promotes a large sale on tea sets dinner sets and other items with a new line of porcelain and adamantine wares. It invites distant buyers to visit during Fall week and extends the sale for twenty days starting September 5. The ad claims cheaper prices than any other house in the state and highlights numerous assorted sets and decorative pieces.
A merchant asserts the difficulty of forgood spice purity and condemns adulterated mixes. They claim their own spices are ground fresh and purely pure, urging inspection of stock and price comparison with rivals while promising confidence in better quality.
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