The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-04-13

most complete and varied, ever brought to
this market.
The farmers of this county we are glad
to learn, are we'll advanced with their
spring work. A largo amount of plOw-
ing has already been done. We are in
formed much larger area of ground will
be cultivated in this comfy the present
season, than usual.
We are happy to chronicle that fruit Of
all kinds, promises to be abundant in this
vicinity this season. The peaches were
not SO badly injured by the frost, as at first
supposed. The season is now so well adj
vanced, that little apprehension need be
entertained for its future safety.
About the most impudent thing we have
heard Of lately, and Of which Mr. Gil
more was the smiling victim, was that
three men came into his store last week,
and voluntarily paid what they owed him.
Surely something terrible is going to hap.
pen.
A story is told on Congressman Here
ford, from this District be being green"
in the ways Of the House. 1t is said he
mistook tho meaning Of clapping for pages
which always follows the Chaplain's open.
ing prayer. ''Wcll, that beats me-" he
said. II don't sec anything in that pray
worth cheering"
The Easter Festival Of Christ Church
Sunday School, which came of at Beale's
Hall Monday night, was uicc affair and
was attended with full house, The
Rector, Rev. II. E. Hayden, gave very
interesting account of the progress of his
School, and the punctuality of the schOl-
ars, after which each scholar was awarded
a prize. Every one present speak in the
highest terms of praise of this Sunday
School.
The removal Of DR.. s. G. Shaw, from
the Board of Directors of the West Vir-
GINA Lunatic Asylum, is an Outrage
DR.. Shaw has held this position since the
organization Of this State, being always
retained upon the Board by the Republic
can Governors, because of bis eminence as
physician, and his worth as a citizens
And it was left for Governor Jacob to re-
move him. and that too without any just
ground or complaint against him.
Mr.. James II. Holloway has PURCHASED
Col. Waggeuer's interest in the Grocery
House of Waggener & Holloway, and will
continue the business at the old stand
He has just received large stock of fresh
Groceries, which he will sell very cheap,
for cash. Give him call.
Thos. L. Hale, has now on hand one Of
the most complete stocks Of family gro
ceries to be found in town. Also a full
assortment Of stoves, tinware, Re. All Of
which he is selling cheaper than ever
Call in.
"Mountnin Boy" owned by Mr.. J.. II.
johnson. of Robinson Township, is one
of the most thorough bred and handsomest
horses in this county. For particulars, see
posters.
A marrying mania has prevailed our
community lately, and it is not quite over
yet, as rumor has it that there are several
other couples willing aud anxious to "knOw
how It's themselves"
AS we passed along the street the other
evening, we saw couple feeding each
other across tho gate, dove fashion. Be
more careful hereafter. Don't be alarmed
we'll not tell your names.
W. B. Cable has received another large
stock of Stoves, Agricultural Implements,
&c. which he offers at the lowest prices. he
makes a speciality of Pittsburgh Flows
and Points. Give him q call.
The ladies are appearing on the streets
in the new style Spring hats The hats
look as if they have been set down on by
some one and mashed in" The ways Of
fashion are curious and many.
Welearn that there is considerable sick
ness prevailing in Hartford City, chiefly
confined to children. The general disease
is lung fever
The first quarterly meeting Of the NJ.