The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-17

9'' - ~ Iu"aEus mas gone 10 Cln-
cnnati on business.
During tho pas. week our farmers have
planted tue largest portion If their corr
crops.
BETrER.-,Wearc pleased to learn that
Mr. VIM. j, Dunnington's little girl
who was injured by fall last week, is
much better, and in a fair way to recover.
observation-disclosures wishing a cor
rect likeness OF themselves or their fami-
lies, should call at once at S. Z, Barrctts
photographic gallery. over Geo. Fishers
store. mar
The meanest man yet head from lives
in Philadelphia, lie was rescued from
drowning, the other day by policeman,
and has sued the man for damage to his
coat collar, IN drawing him out.
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WE have received from Henry B. Co.'S
tar, 10 Crosby street, New York, a sam
pie package of his various preparations !;
md while We have, as yet, had no oc-
casion to try their efficacy, from the rep
resentation which they have. acquired
during the past twenty years, have no
hesitation in recommending them to our
patrons They can be found at Chal-
fant's.
WHAT TO SrAMr,-All notes and evil
dsnces Of debt, 8 cents on each 500;
if under 100, cents, If over 800 S cents
on additional 500 or part thereof. all
receipts for any amount without limits
over $50, . cents; il 90 or under,
nothing. All deeds Of trust so cents on
each $500 in value Of the property con-
veyed, or Of the amour. secured, when
deed of trust is duly stamped the note
must not BIO; but they should be en-
dorscd to show tho reason why. Mort
gage bonds need not be stamped il stamps
are aaizcdto the mortgage.
All appraiseulcnts of estates or cstrays,
8 cents on each sheet Or piece Of paper.
Afidavits are exempt from stamp duty
Acknowledgement Of deeds, etc, are al.
so exempt. Contracts and agreements,
5 cents, except for rents; when for rent.
80 cents for $500 of rent or less; If
over $780, so cents for 5000 or fraction
over $500, Any person interested can
aflix Or cancel stamps.
a DARING burglary was committed in
Clarksburg on Wednesday night, last
week, ut Jasper Aloorc's Mr., Moore
had sold some property on that day and
was known to have received some cash.
Mr.. Moore left home and bis wife and a
servant girl we're the only grown persons
in tue house. About 9 o'clock ut night
the servant girl, who slept in the dining
room, ABIDING Mrs. Nloore's chamber, was
reused by some one 10 her room, who she
recognized by the light Of the moon to be
negro barber named Boyer She sprang
upnnl ran into Mrs. N S room aud gave
the alarm. Finding himself discovered
tue burglar opened the door aud passed
out. Entrance had been effected through
the window. Examination proved tia,
nothing had been carried off by the bur-
glar. The tirc.shovel was found out Of
its proper place. doubtless secured by the
burglar for defence in case Of necessity.
Tile house is isolated, and the frightened
occupants waited for daylight to give the
alarm. Investigation cast suspicion upon
colored boy who served about tile house,
and steps we're taken for his aud the
ba, hers arrest. Before the warrant was
secured, however, boil, birds had flown,
and have not 80. been found -Conserra.
tire.
>CrLMEn COUNTY lrEMs.-Dr j.. NJ.
I.azicr bus been visiting Glcnnville, and
our correspondent informs us'ilmt Brave
ucn and fair women arc suffering FROM
disturbed mouths
Capt Craddocks boat vas expected TO
arrive on last Saturday. sgltt
Il. T.. Fleming has gone to Nicholas
Court House on business. '' n
WIN. r. Want Esq, has gone to Bal
timore to purchase his Spring Stock Of
Goods.
| Chenille has bud an attack Of Grccian
Bend. Y! y o
The High School was opened under
very favorable auspices, by Robert Mar
shul Esq. and lis son Mareellus.
GlennviIlc has been growing pugnacious
Of late Three times i'll one day, did
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