The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-12-03

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sent for and administered to the little
sufferer, who at last accounts was get,
ting along well-aDd hopes entertained
of his speedy recovery.
KILLED ON TfiE RA1LRoAD.-We learn
that about ten days ago Jackson Preble,
of Ritchie county, this State, was killed
in the neighborhood of Eaton's Station,
on the Northwestern Virginia Railroad,
by . freight train, which it is supposed
he was endeavoring to get on while in
motion. His body was cut in two parts,
and otherwise horribly mutilated, which
caused some to think that he had been
dealt with in fsul manner. He had a
number of relatives IN this county who
will mourn his untimely and horrible
death. "a
From the Martinsburg New Era.l
Mr.. John Candy, County Superinten
dent ofPublic Schools, died last week OF
consumption. He was faithful officer,
christian gentleman, and a good citi-
zen.
The petty thieves are "plying their
VOCATION with considerable energy in
Jefferson county. Their depredations
are confined almost exclusively to pig
stys and corn fields.
From the Sheperdstown Register.l
CIRCUIT CoURT-The December Term
of Jefferson Circuit Court will convene
in this place on Monday the 9th of De-
cember. ~
BUTcHERING.-The comparatively
warm weather we have had during the
past few weeks has retarded butcher
ing operations somewhat in this locali-
ty. Very few hogs have yet been slaugh-
tered.
SCARCITY OF HoUsEs.--Already we
hear much complaint on the part of
our citizens and those who would be
citizens on account Of the scarcity Of
dwelling houses. The demand for houses
will be very great by the first of next
April. II. .-..
LAND SALEs.-G. D. McGlincy, Auc-
tioneer, soldion Saturday last, the 23d
instant, for Joseph A. Chapline, Special
Commissioner, about Is acres of land,
with tho Merchant Mill, Dwelling, &C.,
thereon, the property of John Crider,
near Dam No. a for 100000. Purchaser,
Samuel Boyer, of Washington county,
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Also sold on the same day by the same
Auctioneer, for Joseph A. Chapline and
C. L. Stpbbs, Special Commissioners, a
tract of 155 acres of land, belonging to
the Estate of VIM. Grove, deceased, for
$66 25 per acre. Purchaser, p. II. Strobe.
From the Kanawha Republican,
The river is again nearly as low as at
any timo during the season.
We learn that our Fire Department
is in fair way of being organized, but
that subscriptions from property hold
ers are not very frequent.
EPIsCoPAL.-Under previous notice
and arrangements, the ,Rt. Rev. DR..
Johns, Bishop of the Dioc ese of Virginia,
visited st. Johns's Church in this place,
on Sunday.
After an able sermon by the Bishop,
which was listened to with marked
and profound attention and respect, the
rite of Confirmation was administered
to eight persons.
A service was again held on Monday
night at which two Others were confirm
ed who had been prevented from at
tending on the former occasion.
The Bishop preached at st. Luke's,
Kanawha Salines, on Monday morning,
and on Tuesday held services at st.
Marks, Coalsmouth, where n number of
candidates were brought to receive the
rite of Confirmation, under the preach
ing of their faithful and indefatigable
Rector, Rev. w. G. Stewart.
From the Berkeley Union.l
REvIvAL.-Quite revival has been
in progress for two weeks or more in the
Lutheran Church, at this place, under
the supervision of Rev. j. s. Heilig. A
number of converts have been gained,
and the good work goes bravely on.
BAPTrzNG.-Twenty-fve colored per-
sons were baptized last Sabbath morning
at Fits dam-twelvo men and boys and
thirteen women. Quite q number ofper-
sons witnessed the scene,
FIRE.-On Tuesday night last one OF
the Saw Mills of Messrs. Patterson &
Small was almost wholly destroyed by
fire. The carriage way, saw, betting &C.,
were all lost. The supposition is, it was
the act of an incendiary. We understand
they have again got it running.
AssAULT.-On Friday night of last
week w. II. Baker, of Berkeley Springs,
was assaplted in his own house, and,
we are informed, beaten severely. Mr..
Baker, we are informed, identified one
of the parties and warrant has been
| issued for his arrest.
BUILDING AssoCIATIoNs.-We noticed
in late numbers of the Wheeling and
Parkersburg papers, little boasting
over the fact that some of their shrewd-
est business men bid as high as 40 pre-
MUM on shares. Why, gentlemen, this
is nothing to the doings of the Berkeley
Association. Only last Friday evening
gentleman purchased as high as 70
premium per share of $50, and as high
as 80 has been paid. The first quarter
ly report of the Association, shows a
redemption of so shares. Can you gen.
tlemen in the western panhandle beat
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