The Huntington argus. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1872-1905, 1872-09-21

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sionally scouting parties of couledera,es
would have sharp little skirmishes with
the insolent foe. At the termination OF the
war, the citizens returned TO their much
injured homes to resume business. They
iound their houses in very dilapidated
condition, and themselves very mach re-
duced in financial affairs; however dis
couraging, as their prospects appeared,
they by determined energy aud persever
ance, succeeded in resuming business
a spirit OF enterprise seized the inhabitants.
and soon business assumed quite formi-
datle appearance; yet there remained a
great many obstacles in the wav of pros
perity: one WAS the necessity OF an institu.
ton OF education, the absence OF which
r ndered it very difficult for the youth to
derive an education OF any importance
the Free School system being ia very
unprosperous condition, aud the Schools
only continuing about one fourth Of the
year. The Masonic fraternity taking the
matter in hand, determined to supply the
deficiency by building a suitable house for
educational purposes they succeed ed in
erecting very commodious bricl build
ing. the first story ot which is devoted IN
educational purposes, aud the: second to
the use of the Masonic institution: suflice
to say the construction OF such n building
reflects very creditably To- the tlourishine
institution OF Masonry, and has very mate
rally advanced the interests of the resi-
dents a! Trouts Hill and vicinity; during
last winter graded school was conducted
very successfully by Mr. Lewis, a very
eminent educator, who bore shat reputa
ton characteristic of Ohioans, Of unlimited
qualifications and gentlemanly deport-
ment; with Mr.. Lewis, Principal, assisted
10y his tstimable lady, the educational
interests OF Irout's Hill and vicinity were
very materially advanced
new and substantial Jail has been re-
Gently erected, which proves a terror to all
who are disposed to be unlawful vet, lis
outside appearance has nothing terrifying,
and with that clever gentleman, John Ru-
by, for jailor, It would certainly be no disa.
greeable place 10 one accustomed 10 con.
tinement but Wayne seems To he law.
abiding county, as there is only one prison.
er who was committed for petit larceny.
There is at present three merchandising
establishments in Trout's Hill roniuc ed
by Messrs. Ferguson, Wilkinson and Ad.
kIns. al! OF which seem to be doing an en-
terprisng, and profitable business. There
are three very flourishing hotels, Stephen
son. Ferguson, aud Phenix, with the ac-
commodatiug hosts, G. w. Hutchison.
Dan. Stephenson, and Sim. Bowen, they
make their guests feel at home with the
luxuries OF life, with which their tables are
supplied
There are three gentlemen OF the legal
profession, all Of whom were candidates
for Prosecuting Attorney, at the late cleo
Iion, OF the three q 6. Burgess was elect
ed lie is very eminent Young lawyer, OF
fine appearance AMI good iutelleet lie
gives promise Of arriving a. distinction. ar
no distant day
OF the Medical profession there seer,s tn
have been quite - profusion. till recently.
some OF which were very juvenile in an
pearancei out OF six there are only two
now remaining the others douhtles. sou,d
Trouts Hill rather too healthy location
TO be profitable . them
Trouts lliI though an isolated plae,.
deprived ol the facilities orwat, r. commu,i.
cation aud railroad advantages. oi,es
promise Of becoming n place Of consiIer,-
hle importance attn distant dav: the urea,
bodies oi coal. iror. et" that lir dormant
in the surrounding Li.s. are enough with.
in them-'lye- t1 attract the attention of
capitalists and manufacturers 10 harrow
. age railroad is ALREADY being bu.,t from
thc Ono River tD the mineral Gci.I. n,
Wayne via Iroufs Hill which. when com.
pIcted will necessarily advance the interests
OF Trout llM and surrounding country
FOR bep.uby location. and exc.lie,t
temr.rsmeut of climate. there o.. none In
West Va that twill sprpiss that oi Trout q.
lIi'I. the grandeur ot the snrroupd.n d,
mountains, as they rear their heads 10 on
almost in'erminable height. viii strike the
most indifferent with admiration, st their
maen'hcence Taking everything into con-
'idera'ion Irouts lIdl p-ceut- many A.
fractions to those desiring permanent
home. and I..ir.I D.. ..t....:.. -,