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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1896
Page
11
The readable text hints at a public or community notice page with scattered names, places, and events. It mentions parks, a court or legal tone, and several garbled phrases that resemble an old style municipal notice or column.
A long stream of social notes describes a wedding and party scene in Milwaukee with mention of local families, church events, dancing, and guests. The narrative names individuals, churches, and venues, detailing procession, gifts, and music as part of a large community gathering.
A week of parties, dances, and greetings fills the town as families host celebrations. Master William Lanfiler’s surprise birthday at South Avot Street features music and dancing. Mr. and Mrs. Gilchrist entertain in Pleasant Valleys with guests from nearby towns. Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Bloch host a New Cord party marked by games and prizes. Attendees include Miss Anna Kenny of Columbus and Miss Esvtla Carney of Chapsing Street, with a procession of visitors from Wheeling and Clarksburg. A large turnout attends a Trinity Church concert with choir and soloists, led by Professor C. B. Adams and Mrs. Dora P. Shaw, honoring Stainer’s The Taughter of Tatras.
Henry Whiz of Godmlan Exchange advertises a repair department offering all kinds of spectacles and frames repairs. The note promises fittings to suit any frame style and mentions exchanging old frames for new, emphasizing quality workmanship.
Piano for sale a Chickorite upright piano in very good condition only about one year old. Price low for a quick sale. Contact RAT MER CO for sale details and viewing times.
Air arrangements closed for the reunion of old soldiers in Wheeling Park. Veterans will assemble at Chapline Street at nine for a parade. The march goes north to Fourteenth Market Tenth Main Fourth Chapline Twenty ont and a Park train will bring them to the luncheon. A general meeting of all commands follows at the Casino with bugle announcements. Regiments and veterans extend welcome.
A collection of small town items in Bellaire notes include a new dancing floor in Mozart Hath, Shield of Honor parades and balls, a jail incident with John Conners, and a new business front on South Market street. Evangelist Rantall plans a ten street meeting. The Wheeling Turners celebrate a Belmont Factory anniversary with a concert and dance, promising a major social event.
Condensed notes list convalescences and travel for residents. Sprage recovering after two weeks illness. W H Patterson to spend Sabbath at Bethesda home. Ants return from wedding tour. E nt of South Site relocates to 2891. Anna Feliz recovering from asthma. Horstsmann on vacation at Mt Clemens. Emma J Bh and niece travel to Philadelphia for weeks. Adnie Beltz returns from Pittsburgh visits. A C P Ebeling now able to sit up. P Ryan directs Dar at Twenty fourth Marker. Mrs Letzkus’ home under new management. Mrs Georen Wilhite departs North Market for visit. Botts, Sonnefeld, Parmelia families and Kirchner, Amelia Beltz return from Terbigay Michigan.
The Valley section reports moving through late September with visits from Prof. Folks of Sistersville and Mrs Folks of Sistersville. Meetings include church events and local dedications. Residents such as Mr W. Boyers, Mr B Ankrom, and Miss Bell of Iowa are noted visiting friends, with several families hosting guests.
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