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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1878-11-09
A SAMPLE OF WHEEllNG'S PIONEER
HOUSES.
An Interesting Reference to Venerable
House Whence Our Society is Kept in
the Height Of Fashion with the
Most Stylish and Reasonable
Hats and Caps.

In the way OF an exclusive hat store,
il was Whcclngs privilege to become
first singularly favored 80 far back as
about 1925 when the late Mr.. ). |. llar-
per saw prudent to launch out into the
wholesale and retail hat and cap trade
on the corner Of Main and Eleventh
streets, which house, to this day, re-
mains in the venerable old family name
and the same business, being conducted
bv his son, II. VI. Harper. The interest
in the business reverted to the gentle
man in question in 1858, who infused
new energy into the enterprise until it
became necessary To secure increased
facilities for the growing trade. Then,
in 1860 was it that Mr.. II. VI. Harper
divided the business, leaving an cX-
elusive retail trade 10 be conducted at
the old stand, while he opened up an
almost exclusive wholesale branch.
At 1921 MAIN STREET.
Here a threc-story premises is cxclu-
sivelv devoted to the display and storage
of the several lines Of goods, from the
highest to the lowest grades, and EN-
bracing everything new each recurring
season rs it finds It's way into the good
graces OF leading society. Noticeably
we may refer 10 a very fine class OF blan-
ket hat, elegant, light and durable, uni
versally conceded the richest thing in the
trade, and which is obtainablc at no
other house in the city, while, in Tact, We
may add that Mr.. Harper controls the
exclusive whOlesaling OF nearly tv-
cry line OF fine goods in his extensive
stock. constantly receiving and reship-
ping original cases direct from the most
popular factories in the country. This
house has two Travellers on the road,
ships extensively through this and adj
Joining States, while sharing the priyi-
legged distinction Of being no only the
oldest but most extensive hat and cap
iobbing house in West Virginia. Refer
ring to their
RETAIL HOUSE, 1l0l MAIN STREET,
conducted in the old store OF over hall II
century ago, here We found Messrs. 5.
Wilson and q. Bcuter, managing sales
men, and surrounded with as fine
variety OF goods as were ever opened.
The upper Two stories here again are
filled with selected stock, while the
store proper is neatly arranged with
everything new and nobby for gent,
youth or childs' wear. We
observed that fashion, this year, was
running on the fancy round top and the
full. broad brim planters's hats, in all
colors, while this firm makes speciality
OF the finest silk hats that it is possible
to obtain. In short, should any men,
I. f1,- a AI..
coming head gear" within the means OF
the humblest finances, We can pledge
YOU, reader, the time-honored name OF
Harper can never be saddled with the
responsibility, as you will quickly dis
cover. ii YOU only give either OF the fore
going stores but single call.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1878-11-09
WHAT THOMPSON L HlBBeR0 ARE
DOING.
A Brief Reference to Prosperous and I'm
potant Firm, Whose Specially is
Brass Founding, Gas and
Steam Fitting and Gen.
eraI Plumbing.

At this season Of yesr, every one inter
ested in house or store property Is, or
ought TO be prompted to an anxiety for
the well being OF the same on the APP
proach OF cold. damp and miserable
weather. II is highly essential that
steam, water. sewer and closet tiNlngS
be- overhauled and placed in thorough
repair, ere Jack Frost" commences his
caprices, and thaws, after snow storms,
deluge our roofs, launders and drains,
while imperfect steam fittings may
also afford misery il We do
not observe the old addage 'Ot
a stitch in time saves nine, and
have everything set i'll order a. meet the
inClcmency OF the winter season. Hence
it is with pleasure We refer TO the i'm
portant house of Thompson x Hibberd,
1914 MARKET STREET, WHEELING.
These gentlemen are we'll known in
our city, practical mechanics, and pre-
side over the most extensive business
house, in their line, in Wheeling, being
the only firm running steam power for the
conduct OF the heaviest branches ot their
trade. Their store and workshops eN-
tend 100 feet back, with a 22 feet front
age, having fine plate glass window.
On entering, Is the office
and general stocked store. a private
glass front department Tor the
finer grades of their goods
being partitioncd of wherein are hand
some chandeliers, gas pendants, brack-
cts, globes, shades, &C,, with fine line
of wash bowls, closet fixtures, and nu-
merOus other essentials Ia their trade.
Their workshops are cOmmodious and
admirably appointed with the most
modern machinery, and it is no uncom-
mon matter ior them Ia keep some doz'
en- assistants actively engaged. Among
their general stock We particularly no.
ticed angle valves, cylinder and gauge
cocks, steam and water gauges, sinks,
plain and enamelled bath tubs, pumps
and siphonS OF every size, and pipes III
every lenghth and diameter. Thompson
K Uibbcrd have the honor ni
taking credit for constructing the heat
ing apparatus in the State Capitol,
in the Second and Third ward school
houses and the Opera llouSc-thc latter
being an extraordinary good job on Il
new and apparently highly successful
principle. 81 popular have they be
come, in the past sixteen years, that
they are today kept running {" their
fullest capacity, even having quit" Il
staff engagcs at the Moundsville Pcni-
tcntiary, though they give theirpcrsonsl
attention To- each and every order en-
trusted Ia them. To those interested in
public buildings. property owners, and
others, We strongly commend this firm
in the fullest assurance that their pro
verbal efficiency, promptltudc and
liberal charges will invariably earn lor
them, and retain, future r"nhd"nr"
and hearty support.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1878-11-09
A Favored Grocery.

Corner stores frequently are the most
favored, probably on account OF their
peculiar location, but that is not the rea-
son why the ladies prefer trading with
Diehl 4 Co., OF the Bridge Corner Gro
cerv, 94S Main street. 1t is selling tip
top goods at bottom prices that has won
themtheir trade, and cntices the prudent
wife to deal there regularly. They keep
a splendid line of.teas and coffees, lead
ing brands ot -four, the very freshest
vegetables and primest cuts of fresh
meats; also capital hams, side meats,
and best OF all, Muth's celebrated sau-
sagcs. Ladies', drop in and see the boys;
they will treat you well, and sell to you
as cheap, or cheaper, than the cheapest.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1878-11-09
BRIDGEPORT BULLETIN.
Items of News from Over the
River.

Those Of our citizens who know
nothing OF the Watkins case
are the only smiling ones you meet now
adavs. The rest look glum as they obey
the summons 10 leave their business
and go to court. All are relieved by a
recess taken in this case until Monday.
Thursday evening, social was held
in the KirkwoOd NJ. f. Church. which
was very well attended. Several boys
and girls, attired as old folks, sang My
Grandmother Clock" and MY Grand
fathers Clock" The boys seemed to
have more confidence than the girls,
and rather eXcelled them. Miss Steele,
OF Lancaster, o., favored take audience
with character recitation of over the
Hills to the Poor House" and also gave
'"The New Church Organ" Her render
ing OF these pieces was received with
much applause, which was we'll de-
served
One feature OF the evening was q most
remarkable one - the singing OF
Chinese hymn by Rev Mr.. Edgell and
wife, who were formerly missionaries to
China The Chinese words had a musical
sound very pleasant to hear. Miss Rose
Pool also favored the audience with
song.
Robt. Jones is putting an addition to
his house.
The la Belle Glass Company several
weeks since, extended the part OF their
building used as cutting shop until it
joined the office on the south. This
gave them much needed additionalrOom
which they are now using to good adj
vantage
Morrison has moved his tin store into
the room recently occupied by q. K.
Grier as a hardware store.
The &. x z. K. II. Company has been
protecting the pier at the south end OF
their bridge across the creek by dump
ing stone in above it at break water.
Mr.. Colts, recently of the Ia Belle
glass works, has moved to Wheeling.
Ii parents would save themselves
trouble in after years, it behOoves them
to look to it where their boys spend
their evenings. The crowd Of whOoping
and swearing young vagabonds who
tear around our streets after night are
devils school TO which the sons of some
OF the first families" are going, and in
which they are apt learners. See to 1t
that your boys are at home in the even
ings,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1878-11-09
BOLD ROBBERY.
Two Thousand Dollars Worth
of JeweIry Stolen.

New YoRK, November S.-Johnson S
jewelry store, in Eighth ward, between
Twenty-ffth and Twenty-siXth streets,
was robbed last evening OF $1,000 worth
Of clocks and watches in the presence OF
IL large number OF passers by. Shortly
after + o'clock two men entered the
store, one closed the door and the
other, with revolver, kept in their
places Mr.. Johnson, his clerk and the
customers. Two others then smashed 4
large plate window, and packed in
two bags the stock exposed. While
they were thus occupied, two 9th
crS, armed with pistols, ordered
the passcrs-by to move on. The prop
crty having been packed, the thieves,
still protected by their companions,
moved quietly to butchers cart in
waiting at the corner, and drove rapidly
away. The two who had kept posses
sion oi the store receivinga precOn-
ccrted signal, turned on the throng and
fired their pistols in the air. 4 stam-
pede Of people followed and the thieves
all made good their escape.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1878-11-09
THE DEMOCRATIC HOUSE.
Tilden Retired for the Presiden-
cy---Thc Coming Man.

Special to the Register.
WAsHINGToN, November s.
Col. st. Clair Denver, rcsidentmember
and general manager OF the Democratic
Congressional Committee, in COnvcrsa-
ton with your correspondent to-day,
said there was no reason for the Demo-
Gratis 10 despond in the face OF majori-
" of at least twenty-five, and possibly
more. From present advices there will
not be less than l5S Democrats i'll the
House: there will be III Republic
ans and GreenhaCkers. These are
the figures of the committee. Review
ing the situation generally, Col. Denver
said:
The result in Michigan is to be ac-
counted for by the monstrous and un-
natural alliance between the GreenbacE-
ers and Republicans. The Michigan
Democratic platform was hard money
and on that basis no combination with
the Greenbackers was possible. 1t is
easy enough to see why we were beaten
there"
What about the Greenback move
ment in the sweet bye and bye?
1T is impossible to say. Other issues
NAV arise and crowd it out.
What of Tilden?'
Il only speak for myself when l say
that the party will crush him etfectually
for bringing about what has happened
in New York. The Democracy will not
stand that sort of political piracy. Til
den and his 'coparceners' must 60.
"Disposing thus easily OF llldcn, who
will be the man of 1880:
"Then Pennsylvania comes to the
front with Hancock, who will be the IA
vorite ii it shall be deemed eXpedlent 10
take all Eastern man. Hancock would
make strong man, particularly IN the
event OF Grant being on the other side.
The chances, however, are still in favor
of Thurman or Hendricks, for the
probability is that the West VIII
rule the next National Convention.
Tilden is not possible under any clrcum-
stances. He is a maker of trouble and
a marlplot. He was caught up in the
Van Buren, movement, and hoisted his
banners for Prince John and the Barn
burners" When he cannot carry off
the prize for himself OF friends he Is
bound to pile up trouble. All the talk
about his debating terms to the next
convention is nonsense. If it is true,
as has been declared, that he engineered
the anti i-Tammany movement, he can
have no claim on the Democratic party,
and none that he makes will be allowed" "
General Duncan S. Walker, Secretary
! of the Democratic Congressional Com.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1878-11-09
RAILROAD WAR.
Serious Riot at Tonawanda. y.

LoCKroRT, November S.---The EN-
ployeS Of the Buffalo and Lockport X.
K. Company, under the direction OF
Senator Lewis :. Pave, reattemptcd to-
day To lay their track across the track OF
the New York Central Railroad Compa-
ny, AT Tonawanda, and were resisted by
the employees OF the latterroad and COIN
PEELED to desist. 4 serious. disturbance
occurred, and at the request of Col.
Payne the sheriff OF this city enrolled
about two hundred special deputies and
also placed the Niagara Light Guards
under arms. 1t is expected that the
combined force will go to TOnawanda to-
night to protect the Buffalo and
Lockport Railroad Company III
their proposed endeavor TO
relay the track again tomorrow, and
serious trouble is feared. In connection
with the trouble to-day David MCCool,
assistant to Superintendent Burrows,
of the New York Central road, was
arrested ,here for alleged riot at Tona-
wanda and brought before the police JUS
ticc, who held him in $500 bail to
await the action OF the grand jury.
There is great excitement in this city
and vicinity, and warrants are out for
other employees oi the New York Cen
trail road.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1878-11-09
LOOK OUT FOR POCK-
FITS.

Citizens, and especially llose from
the country, will 40 well tO look out for
pickpOckets. They are known 10 be on
hand, though least expected, when large
gatherings assemble, similar to that an
ticipated to-day, and il j. unreasonable
10 expect our police can spot them
all. though Sergeant Smith and III. men
are yigilant AZ their duty. Persons can-
not ~ too cayrful-smnc thicye~ lDOk
after watches, zomc after money, AMI
yet others your parcel, though they
should contain thc cheapest clothing,
shirts, drawers, ncckti"s. or Oyeralls.
from the peoples clothiers, at thity-six
Twelfth street, who sell more ipr dol
lar than any other firm in the State, aud
everything il submitted strictly - repre-
-4.ut.-d
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1878-11-09
AN ACCOMMODATING PRIS-
ONER.
Returns to Custody After Hull
ing His WaInutS.

PorNT PLEASANT, W. Va, November
John Casey, an account OF whose
escape from the sheriff while en- route
to the penitentiary, was wired few
days ago, after hulIing his walnuts and
providing his family with sufficient
wood ior the winter, came into town
last night and surrendered himself To
the proper authorities, and the Sheriff
started with him to-day for Moundsvillc,
where he will rusticatc for the period ol
one year. The conditions upon which
he surrendered himself through an en-
voy extraordinary were that he was not
to be handcuffed, was to be fed on the
choicest viands and was to be taken tothe
penitcntiary on first class steamboat:
We believe the sheriff faithfully carried
out the terms sf the surrender.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1878-11-09
EARLY PREPARATIONS FOR THE AP-
RR0ACHING HOLIDAYS.
We Call at N. SchuIz's Mandatory for
American and French Confectionery
and Sugar TOys-An Astensive
Wholesale and Retail Business
in Ioothsome Injuries.

Ii is not every mandatory that runs
also general wholesale trade, nor is il
every whOlerale house conducts the
manufacture OF lis leading goods, but
wherr We find the two combined, and
presided over 10y thorough practical
tradcSman, such house Is emphatically
entitled to distinctive preference and
universal support. As an instance,
Mr. Nicholas Schulz, who has
done business in Wheeling some
sixteen or seventeen years. is in
every respect thoroughly competent
confectioner, and IRON Il comparatively
humble outset has built up business NJ
1919 MARHEr STREET,
at once q honor to his ability, integri-
" and enterprise. Hero Mr.. ). con-
ducts the manufacture of almost every
thing il is possible Ia design in sugar,
which he WHOLESALERS extensively, to-
gcNher with foreign fruits, nuts, refined
sugars, &c, commanding Il heavy trade
throughout this and adjoining States
that requires the services of two travel
en- to keep supplied. Resides his man
utaCtnry and warehouse, at the above
address. Mr.. =. further runs
ONE oF rIIE FINEST RETAIL CONFECTIONERY
HOUSES ~ THE STATE,
which receives the distinctive favor
of our best society, while in fact,
large consumers and dealers find that
this hou>r offers them Inducements
they cannot obtain elsewhere The
store iS kept constantly stocked Ia re-
plction with n varied assortment al
goods il il a privilege Ia gaze upon, and
thrice satisfactory tn purchase when
strict economy IL II special object. Ev-
crv holiday season Mr. schulz makes
exceptional efforts Ia lcad the State in
the excellence and variety of his goods,
and already has hr commenced prrpa-
rations la astnniSh and delight his pa
irons this Christmas. lie is an uncom-
promising worker, giving his personal
attention to every department in the
house. and seeks only To conduct bust
ness on the smallest margins; rely.
ing entirely to the superior merits ot
his goods to enhance the
popularity AMI success of his trade,
which to-day probably ranks second IL
none in Western Virginia. Those eN.
tending their esteemed lavnrs Ia this
house will find abundant satisfaction,
aud the REGISTEE takes pleasure in thus
referring complimentary L. ~ worthy
an enterprise.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1878-11-09
ZIEGENFELDER'S CONFEC-
TIONERY.

Looking in upon Mr.. Iicgcnicldcr,
at her neatly appointed confectionery
store, G6Twclfth strcct, We were exceed
ingly entertained to look over her very
fine assortment Of rich pastry and ad.
mirablv assorted stock Of American and
French candies, as also jellies pre-.
serves, prepared meats, nIarmalades and
other exquisite rclishes. Mrs. H.. de-
servedly commands much Of the best
trade from the elite Of our city, Is a lady
pre-eminently capable and successful
in her business, and makes sPecialty
Of supplying wedding and evening par
ties IN the most efficient manner on the
very liberal terms. Our lady readers
will be particularly entertained ii thty
give but q single call.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1878-11-09
Bargains.

Description OF the Bargains Ia be had
at WIN. II. Franks Great Clothing
Hall:
Frank sells knit drawers at 2G.
Frank sells knit shirts at 2h.
Frank sells suits complete at 500.
Frank sells durable ovrrcoats at so,
Frank sells white shirts at 90.
Frank sells bows ovcrcOats nj $50.
Frank sells boys suits at $500.
Frank sells linen collars at lOC.
Frank j. located No. i6 Twelfth street.
Frank guarantees these Ia be- the b'rt
goods at their prices ever offered to you
in this citv. or anv other. Not one arti-
Gle OF the whole list can be elualled.
Dealers are buying them to sell again at
the same prices he offers them 10 YOU.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1878-11-09
DIR. Hersh.

Magnetic Healer, will De at the Htmnm
House, Wheeling, on Monday, Tuesdhy,
and Hednesiqy next, alsO the iirst three
davs Of each following week. HondeT-
tm c,,r,s are performed under his hand {;
scores Of persons restored TO perfect
health who had been pronounced incur
able BY medical practitioners.
The sick, the lame. the blind, all who
have failed to obtain relief elsewhere,
arc invited to come and b. healed.
DR.. Herbs method Of treatment IL
purely rational and philosophical. II il
the conveying Of powerful magnetic or
electric force from strongly charged,
highly yitalized system to an exhausted
one-knOwn as the laying on of
hands" See circulars and testimonials
at office of Hotel.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1878-11-09
THE REGISTER.

Tho REGISTER, in its handsome new
Is ;s printed on type from the foun-
w. ., Nessrs. ALLISON, SMITH * JoHN-
~. ~ of Cincinnati, whose make OF type
: not surpassed in graceful design
h..uty of finish, or in sterling wearing
SN.Iities by that OF any other manufac-
,,rar in the United States.
The clear, white paper upon which
40 REGISTER is printed was manutac-
I'D -" ot the old Fulton Paper Mill, by
~, - Lesthero:d Manufacturing Com
anv That Company is now manu-
,,,,nriug print paper which will favor
s,Jy compare, in finish. with the pro-
,nrt Of any mill in the country.
Tho prrSs-work is done on one Of
,rassrs CorrRuL < BABcoCS's extra
hoovv large cylinder presses, run by
Wr ! II. MCCALL, an experienced aud
untiring preSSman.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1878-11-09
sIIERIFFs SALE.

J. " Iabhley
Pryor Boyd 4 CoJ
{. Jane Pror
fIsri fFriss In Assumfslf.
Pryor Boyd 4 col
y. Jane Boyd
s. Fieri Farias IN A,suTnI~it
PDor Boyd 4 col
sarah L Boyd
Eigr Igf.as ia AssumTett.
Pryor BDyd 4 90.
Man B.. Boyd
". Fier Pscias in t-,umE~it
Pryor Boyd & Co
DI VIRTUE ~ FIVE SEVERAL ENElII.
ID tiOns In the above entitled essuss- 10 me di.
rested and by yirturs II an order ~ attarbfnent
in the ca-r Of the south Bend Chilled Flow tom.
pany Again.t the -sid Pryor Boyd and Company.
I have lssis-i upon and will sell. at No. E0l
Main stre,.t, I'm the city 81 Wheeling. on
wEDNEsDtY. TIE eoru DAY or SOyEN.
BRR, 4. -. ls7s
Commencing at 10 O'Clock 4. ", the following
described per.Onal property. t0-wit: i35 South
Bend Chilled Flows, - steel-Tooth Hay Rake,
one hOf~. Moving Aachine-. 7.Hay Tesifers. -
Champion NOVELS Il Jmbinid Aowefs and
Rearers - KeyOlying IIsy kake- No. Churu,
- SO. = Chums. l3 No. ChunIs. ! Brown
HOT.-, Gray HorSe, set single Harness, eel
Double Harns~s, pair Shafts, Pole aud one
Buck Wagon.
GKD K TTNGLE,
Sheriff OF Ohio County.
T. q. CRACRAFT and
GEO. r. LISCH,
cornplainants' Attorney. NOS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1878-11-09
HOUsEKEEPERs GIVE EAR.

Residents on the South Side are ia
vored with so excellent Il grocery n that
run by Mr.. Thos. W. Weitzel, corner OF
Twenty-fourth and Market streets, who
is offering a splendid line of fine gro
Ceries and provisions at. rock bottom
prices" He is liberal trader, and
customers can always rely to what they
purchase from him being tirst-class in
every respect Give him call.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1878-11-09
Masonic.

The attention 81 FrccmaSons coming
to Grand Lodge, in this city. next week,
is invited to an important advertisement
published this morning. The Is. & ..
Railroad Company has abandoned the
return certificate" plan, but will sell
rrund-trip tickets to persons attending
the Grand Lodge.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1878-11-09

mittee, looms up as a candidate for door
keeper OF the nsHt House He has made
many friends in his official position,
though hailing from the District OF
Columbia would be an element OF weak
ness. General Walker says he will not
be Il candidate ii General Field, the
present incumbent, decides TO run
again.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1878-11-09

SENATOR GEORGE H. PENDLEroN does
~, think that the Ohio idea has been
,abpEed. or that there is anything In the
,asnlts of the election that alters or
changes the phase OF political affairs, or
that they indicate or foreshadow the
rssplt in the next Presidential campaign.
Wherever the Democracy has been re-
hrtad il was on local account.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1878-11-09
Another Victim.

Information was received i'll this city
LAST night through a private dispatch
from New Orleans, stating the death by
yellow fever of Annie, Youngest daughter
Of the late Capt. Taylor, formerly OF this
citv. The Young lady was quite well
known here and her early death will he
universally regretted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1878-11-09

T,,r staple articles Of food are getting
down to bottom prices. Wheat has not
h.ar os low before, according TO an arti-
oIs in the Public, in twenty-seven years
- II WAS last week. Cotton has not
hosn as low in twenty-three years, nor
oarr since 1915, except in 81, nor mess
nork since 1914, 1t says prices gener-
slv are thirteen per cent. lower than IN
1Iov last and eighteen per cent. lower
than before the war.