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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1896
Page
4
Fragmentary advertisement touts eye media for inspecting the interior of the eye to detect pathology and guide treatment. It claims Prof Levitt has a lifelong study of vision and guarantees satisfaction with glasses or medical care, though text is garbled and unclear.
A New York phrenologist analyzes Thomas W. Keene describing his features as indicating sincerity and intellectual brilliance. The piece blends dramatic potential with psychological traits and predicts career highs in tragedy and criticism. Also noted are reviews of A Yankee Drummer at Chesnut Street venues with praise for performances and descriptions of upcoming Grand Theatre attractions.
The Leader announces a tomorrow sale featuring all wool Black Henrietta, silks, velvets, brocades, lace embroideries, coats, capes, and extensive apparel items at reduced prices. The display highlights yardage deals, patterns, and a wide range of fabrics, fabrics and accessories with bargain emphasis.
Merling Register notes Wheeling Park in the Ohio Valley will be open every day in summer rain or shine. Opera Hour Orchestra performs at 2:30 PM at the Casino with refreshments and meals available. Train and tram schedules run hourly to and from Park with admission 25 cents, plus party and event arrangements offered by A. Rolf at Fifteenth Street Park Office.
Village notes a resolutions of respect for the deceased Chris Schnowder, praising his virtues as a citizen and friend. Council offers condolences, orders engrossment on village records, and a copy to the family, with publication in Wheeling papers. Also advertises Pittsburg Exposition excursions by Pennsylvania Lines with round trip fare and dates.
At the Epworth League assembly in Moundsville the West Virginia conference narrowly defeated an amendment to admit women delegates to the general conference. The vote was 86 in favor and 52 against, short of the three fourths required. Equal representation for laymen and ministry was also rejected 45 to 145. The meeting elected Thomas H. Hunting and George W. Lewis as conference evangelists, and adjourned to consider next year’s location after reports from committees and officers.
Geographically scattered notes describe river boat movements and naval activity with dates and places across several states. The entry lists ports such as Louisville and Memphis with weather observations and tentative sailings.
Fragmentary OCR text lists numerous names and places with a list-like mix of personal properties and a money loan reference at 15 Market Street. The readable elements touch on individuals and locations such as New Martineville and Staunton, with mentions of clothing and jewelry loans.
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Fragmentary ad text describes Moise's Business Academy at Schmeier and Driet streets corner Alley 2 TS, offering morning afternoon and evening sessions. The readable parts imply practical courses and self practice, but many words are garbled.
Fragmentary OCR notice describes parlor suits offered with faded type and unclear details. The readable bits reference a coat offer and half price, plus a hurried note about air quarters and stock terms.
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