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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-06-21
COACH M MAKlNG &
LIV f IL Y
CHI RI z S I O W ".

The undersigned having entered
~ into a Co partnership, under the
G0. name and style OF
STUMP s. HAWKS,
will conduc, the business of COACH MAN
ING AND RAPAIRING in all its branches,
guaran,eeing the best workmanship and salts
factory terms. We intend to largely increase
The business and make 10 order, and also 10
Leen ON hand for sale CARRIAGES, BUG
CTS. ROCkAWAYS and LIGHT W Az
ONS of the most approved patterns, and OF su-
nerior materials, aud warrant every article 10
he as recommended. We shall have in our
emnloy some of the hands who, for twenty
wears or more, were employed by MaJ WI.
Hawks and also have the benefit OF his pres
ence and advice, and it will be the endeavor
of the new firm TO maintain the reputation oil
HAWKS COACH FACTORY. Old Car
r;ages taken in exchange for new work; On
hand. constantly, second hand work which VIII
be d;snosed of at moderate figures.
In addition to the above, we purpose M giving
our attention 10 o general LIVERY BoSl-
NESS. and will keep good horses and venicies
of every description for the accommodation 0'
the public. cpu1Nc
Also dealers in Groyer& Bakers SE"lNu
MACHINES. ,,,n
A. w. HAWKS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-06-21

The Kanswha Derlocrat bassuspend-
ed after brief existence OF eleven weeks,
for want of patronage. The editor says
he docs not feel justified in Publishing
paper .ior the bene6r Of f1hosc who will
not SUPPORT il.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-06-21

DUGGY Grain and Hay Rakes, man
ID ulac,ured by the llsgers'own Agd'
cultural Implement Company.
THE BEST
with locust hubs, through boxes. | Ia
by l6 the.
BEST QUALITY.
Steel teeth warranted TO keep their
shape. and no, break; platform on shafts
preventing driver from falling, though
easy of operation. boy made equal 10
man. Furnished a, manufacturers prices
by Us. MELVIN, Agent.
Duf1ields, May 81 If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-06-21

A LII persons having Cross Ties for sale
II can dispose Of them by addressing
the undersigned al Millwood. Clarke
County. Va.
White Oak, Ches,nu. Oak, Spanish
Oak, Chestnut. Walnut, or any other
timber equ .ly as durable can be used IN
making them. They must be 8 feet
long, hewed on Two sides. straight. but.
ted. the bark taken "f. and show face
6xS inches, two-lbirds 8 inches and one
third 6 inches-and be 6 inches thick.
Persons applying to my agent. John
II. little. Shephrrdstown. can be IN.
formed of price given. &c.
u. l.. BOYCE.
May l3 II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-06-21

The great evil of special legislation,
so ruinous to the country, finds no favor
In our town Council.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-06-21
TERMS OF THIS PAPER.
THE SHEPHERDSTOWN REGISTER

Is PUBLISHED WEEKLY
at 50, so per ann9m IN advance, or f paid with
III two months after the date of subscription;
# not paid within two months So VIII De
charged. These terms will be strictly ad-
keved to.
ApykRrIsEMENrs of one square or less, 'or
rb,ee insertions or less $50, and 50 cents per
square for each additional insertion. Larger
ones in the same proportion. The space oi
10 lines will Constitute a square.
A liberal deduction will be made from the
,Aeye rates, on yearly advertisements .,
tf the number of insertions be not msfSed
on the advertisement, when sent IN, II Will 10
oxslished sxd charged accordingly.
Joa PRiSrING will be executed VIII" "ea'-
cess and despatch.
All job Work and Advertisements must 90
70, IL for wScn handcd ia.
All rct soaal communications Will be charged
Ssr a, the rate Of 50 cents per square, IL lines,
Tor one insertion.
To avoid any misunderstanding on the part
Of the Annual advertisers, it is proper to state
di,tineily that their privilege only extends to
their own immediate business. Real Estate, ,Le-
gal and ell other advertisements sent by them
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No paper discontinued until all arrearages
are paid up, unless at the option Of the editor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-06-21

New reading of an old proverb-
Man proposes and woman seldom re-
fuses.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-06-21

Pay up your dues atthis Office immc.
diately If not sooner.
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THE BEST! (!

THE Keller Gum Spring Drill. with or
/ wihou, Fertlizing Attachment. The
Drill has the mos, perfect FeI'ilizing At
tachment. TIE most perfect Gum
Spring Hoe. and the most perfect force
feed offered TO the public. In word.
i, is the leading Drill Of the age. For
sale by
J. S. MELVIN. Agent.
Dunields, May 81 II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-06-21
HOUSE AND LOT

convey ed by said Deed Of Trus! being the
same tina. was purchased by the said
Fsrinds Carter and Mary Hamilton from
Thomas Muck and wife by deed bearing
date the 18th day Of May, 1869. SAID
HOUSE AND LOT. being situated Oh
the North eide of High Stree, in SheP.
herds.own, and known on the plat OF sa D
Town as Lot No. 9l. The amount Of
debt, principal, and interest, due and un-
paid. and tor which this sale is 10 be made
being S295,7O.
TERMS CASH.
Sale 10 commence al Q o'clock. p. NJ.
G. ID. McGLlNCY,
Trustee.
May "a 5w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-06-21
Trustees Sale
OF
HOUSE AND LOT
In SHEpuERUSTOWN.

DY virtue OF Deed Of Trust executed
ID by Farinds Carter and Mary Hamil.
ton. on the llh day of May, 1869. and
Recorded in Deed Book No. 4, Folio
2l2. of the Land Records Of Jefferson
County. Wes. Virginis,to the undersien-
ed Trustee. 10 secure the payment OF
certain debts therein mentioned, | will
proceed 10 sell a, Public Auction. TO the
hiehes, bidder, before the En.ler House,
in Shepherds,own, in said county,
On Saturday, 2lst day of June,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-06-21
WANTED !.

AIDES Ganze Merno Vesu. at
Ii Ricka & Welshsns.
ONLY one dollar and half for beau.
" iiful white Quilt, al
Rickard & W,lshsns.
GENTS Gsuze Undershir,s. al
VI RicksId Il Welshans.
"a LARGE sock OF White Goods. se-
IA ~ cheap. at Ricks ard IL Welshsns.
CARPETS. Oil Cloths and Mating. a,
VI RcksId d. Welshans'.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-06-21

PRESCRIPTIONS pu, up at all hours
< q. DR.. Magruder', Drug Store.
0OAPS OF different grades al
y DR.. jiagrnder's Drug Store.
OLACK and Green Tea, for sale ct
% DR.. Magruder's Drug Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-06-21
DIR. ID. w. JONES,
HAS RETURNED TO
HAGERSTOWN, MD.

NHE Doctor :s graduate Of the Amer
/ lean University OF Phl'adelphia, also
a Member of the National Eclectic Med
icsl Association.
DR.. Jones offers lis Professional Ser.
vices TO the cilizens of tlageIstown and
the surrounding country. SPECIAL a''en-
iion given 10
Diseases Of Women and Children,
ALSO ALL CLASSES OF
Chronic DISEASES.
His treatment is entirely VEGE!A.
BILE. free from that deadly poison, Mer-
curry, that sends thousands annually to
premature grave.
O. Office rooms West Fr'nklin ST.,
nearly opposite the Old Foundry, where
he can be consulted at all times when
not professionally engaged. Observe the
name on the Door.
ID. w. JONES, NJ. ID.
April 10 ly
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07

Rg A STRANGE nut SAD nvRSr.-
We are called upon to record sad
event this week. For some tirie past
tho vito Of james Shaw, Of thi,, place,
has boon lingering with that f,ll dis.
uosc consumption Mrs. Straw has
been sinking quito rapidly for Tho last
few weeks, and on Wednesday n fcw
minutes after 8 o'clock, p. Nj, she
died. A dispatch was sontl Pied.
mont ut once to her brother, Phillip
Golf, conveying to him the intel ligoncp
Of his sisters dOati, Tho parl y who
carried tho message to tho Telegraph
Office had hardly returned 10 the house
when q dispatch was received here
stating that Phillip Golf had ju,i been
Killed at Piedmont. Tho ann ounce.
mont came With terrible weight upon
tho already afflicted families q BOTH
Grafton Sentinel,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07
IIaIlinlorc CaltIe NIarli efs

The following Is tho latest market
report We have received:
Prices to-day beef cattle ranged as
follows lest beOvcs at So 5Oa7 %;
that generally rated first quality
s. 15aG so; medium or good fair quail.
lily s. 50a5 IS; ordinary thin steers,
oxen and cows 50 GOaO 90; inferior
and lowest grades OF cattle 50 OOaO Oe ;
general average of tho market to.
day So 37i extreme range Of prices
50 5Oa7 2j. Most Of tic sales were
from SO 90 to 81 90 per 100 lbs,
sIlEEP-WO quote common to fair
shccpat 4a5c, aud fair to good 5aGc
per Id gross lambs are in good dc.
manl at 81 6Oa5 90 per head,
HOGs,-Wc quito cornfed Hogs at
81 5Oa7 10, and swill fed 81 OOa7
% per 100 lbs.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07
.TElEDEAaOCRRI
MoMAoA SWN47
Time oInoIdIng courts

LEvls-Circua Com,-on The LIST
day Of March and LIST day Of septcm-
ber.-Goua'y Colrt-0n the LIST Mon
day in February, April, juno, Au-
gust, October aud December.
BGASroS-Circuit Court On the
18Th Of March and 18Th of August.
County Co@t-0n tho 4th Tuesday in
January. March, May, july, septem-
GlLMga- Circuit Gom4-on The
18th day Of March and llth Of Sep.
TENDER, County Com-0n tho ID
Monday in February, April, June,
August, October aud December.
UpalUR-Cir4i Colrt-On the
99ni Of March and 22l of November.
County Coipt-0a tho % Monday
in february, April, June. August,
October and December.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07

"A Coon EXAMPLE TO ne Fol.
LowED.-since tho publication Of tho
allowances Of tho County Court Of this
county in Tn DEMooaAT, tho people
of lraxton and Webster have expressed
an almost unanimous desire 10 have
theirs printed in like manner. Tile
cost Il lut small. and the people have
an opportunity 10 sec what their money
was spent for The Justices AMI
County judges IN both these CounIier
assured us that they had nothing tc
conceal in this mattCr--that publicity
was what they land that they
would present 10 their people such o.
their proceedings as were Of interest,
Now lot Gilmrr follow iu due form
We have avery lurgdlist Of subscribers
in Gllmor, and tho people general,
would lave an opportunity to 500 villa
tho Court spent their money for and tt
whom 1t was paid.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07

= RKrunNED.-"Yo Editor" ro-
turned home on Thursday last, feeling
agrcut deal better for bis trip. We
secured one hundred and scventy.threo
new subscribers, and a largo amount Of
job work, which was result very
pleasing to Va, and much better than
wO had anticipated. We had intended
to give our readers chapter on 1.-THE
Independent State Of Webster" this
week, but are Obliged to post pouc it
until onr next issue. We lad lots Of
fun, trout, and all clso that was good.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07

GE IloRsE RAcG.-on Saturday
evening last quito an exciting horse
race took place on the Fair Grounds,
between Morgaatown horse. and one
belonging to Moses Grant, (colorcd, }
of this county. As a matter Of course,
Lewis county camo off victorious.
lIurrah for Nose Grants marc. Bring
'cm along. By this time next year
We will DO able to beat anything that
Monongalia can produce.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07

"A Harry DAD"-Oaptain ".
II. Berry, Of Flatwoods, is tho happicst
man ofour acquaintance at this writ
ing. His wife presented bin with
twins the other day-buth girls-and
the cutost little things .wo ever saw.
The editor was called in to name the
little cherubs, and in due form VIC
called Them ada Lee" and calico
Jackson" The Captain should bring
them to our next Fair; for they are
certainly ahead Of anything that has
yotbesn exhibited.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07
TERRIFIC STORM.
Three Persons Struck by
Lightning.
GREAT DAMAGE TO PROPERTY

The Fourth Of July, 1873, will b
long remembered by the people Of thi.
place and its vicinity! For some years
past the clements seem to have con,
spirOd to wash away the enjoyment OIL
tho day; but on last Fourth scene
was witnessed that was unparalleled in
the hiAtory Of this county.
All day Tonga storm had boon
gathering; aud tho heat was SO OPP
prcssiye us to render it almost unboar-
able, a severe shower or two, nc
eompaniel by thunder and lightning
cpmo as tho advance guard Of the
storm, and at about 8 o'clock in tho
afternoon the tornado burst upon US
with Undesirable fury. The thun-
der was ono continued, uubroken roll,
tho lightning flashed necessarily
the rain poured down in torrents, and
for about half an hour hugo hail.
stones (most Of which we're as large rs
pigeons eggs Toll With such force us 10
batter al vegetation to tho earth, and
play havoc with the glass in the win
dOws'
We regret To saw that three persops
were struck BY tic lipLlptpgLTIurh
Bankhead, John Dawson and Mrs.
Mary Starrick. Bankheal and Daw.
son we're sitting in tho post Office, and
tho lightning struck tho chimney in
that building. After splitting the
top Of tho chimney, the electric fluid
descended to tho room on the second
story, where 1t created sad havoc
among tho furniture. This was a
room used by some Of the family as a
sleep ing room, but very fortunately
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07

-1hiB FouRrll.-The terrible storm
on tho 4th materially iptorfored with
tho success Of tho celebration held
hero. Nevertheless, We are glad TO
say that tho affair was q financial sue.
cess. In tho contest for tho SGT Of Jew.
lcry Miss Clara Mccartney and Miss
Mary Hamilton received an equal
number ofyotcs; and it has been az
ranged to reopen tue polls tomorrow
TUESDAY night, when the Band will
give a Festival at tho Court House.
Let all tue friends Of the young ladies
DO present.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07

Gg- It will mako those who arc
prostratOd with sunstroko dio much
happier, We suppose, to know that a
newspaper philosopher has discovered
that it is not tho heat Of Tho sun that
docs the business for them, but the
chemical ray" of that luminary.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07

E5- ELorAL rALL.-Quitc an Gle
giant Floral Ilallis being built on tho
Fair Frounls. This will be great
Improvement to tho Grounds: and
will tend to enlarge tho exhibition in
the Floral department.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07

R5- ANovELTY in gentlcmen's dress
is promised. Tho bosom Of the shirt
is to have a few bars Of music printed
upon it, in some cases with words.
Gentlemen wearing them will stand
behind pianos to 10 sung and played
from,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07

R5- FlGurlSo.-ou Sunday night
last us some darkics were returning
home from church, little difficulty
occurred in which vii BransOn struck
Charlie Arnold on tho head with q
club, inaiclihg n dangerous wound.
Up to this writing no arrests have been
made.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07

A couNrERpE'T currency Of ten
clnts denomination is now in circula-
ton throughout tho country. The
counterfeit is unusually well engraved
aud printed,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07
MARRIED..

On tho 18th ult., at tho residence oil
tho brides father, by llcy. j. j. TTolr-
man, Mr.. Henry NJ. UlcriCh to Mis-.
CatLarinc Brady-all Of Braxton.
On tho % ult., Mr.. Daniel 7. Sni.
der to Miss u. Wctlicrlolds.
On the 12d ult., Mr.. Hannibal
Peterson to Nliss zina Bush-all Of
Lewis.
On tie 18th ult., Mr.. s. II. DOdd tt
Miss Serial A. Brown-all Of Lewis
On tho 9th inst, Mr.. Perry Harris
to Miss Melinda Francis Eisher-all o.
Lewis. M
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07

az Worm TrYlSa.-Tho follow
ing is suil to be u "dcal surc thing
for keeping flies from picture frames
Boil four onions in a pint of water, then
with a clean brush wash your frames
over in this liquid and tho flies willnot
light upon them, Tho onion will not
injurc the frames and tho ador soon
disappears. 1t is better than insight.
ly gaise cOvOring.fOr your pictures.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07

We layo on hand large lot Ofstraw
mnttings, / yard wide, white 25cls per
yard II yards wide, check 5Octs,
worth 60; II yards wide, white, %
cts worth 55Cts. This is q splendid
chance to get table oil cloths, mutung'
and linen, Call and secure bargains
before they arc all gOnO. 90 yards oil
Coco Mating ut 50cts per yard. Per.
sons wanting this kind Of mating had
better call at once.
PoRTER JOllSsoS,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07

Es- LITERARY soclRrY.-on Fri.
day night last a Literary Society was
organized in our place, aud will here
after hold regular meetings on Satur-
night Of each week. The Society will
meet in the Academy building.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07
VXTESTvIRGIMA UNIVERSITY
" --Ig7l...Ig7o -

v
The last Catalogue shows an attendance
III Students at this Institution. Five dis
ilnct Departments Of Instruction, with a full
corps Of competent Professor.
Tho Ancient aud Modern Languages /
Mathematics, pure andappliel Psychology,
Ethics, Political Economy, Logic, Rhetoric,
Tic Sciences &C., &c, carefully and thor.
oughly tau hi. Practical Clemiatry and
Physics, Illus iraicd by appropriate apporai.
US. Special advantages Tor the study Of 0e.
Ology.
llinrralogy, Geology and Couclology tOI
gc,hcr with many specimens In other depart.
meats of Natural History. Fine DulldlnVs
beautiful and healthy location, good sOciNy,
Fall Term begins Spt. d, Winter, Dc.
cCmbCr 8. Spring. March 20. Commence.
Il JWnO9 20.
oardlng from 81 ,o$i pcr week.
uilion, from Slj to S2i per year.
further particulars, inquire OC
ALIEN MARTIN Presidents
MOrgnntOwn, " Va.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07

-,tlluE Coup Warren offered by The
Baud as the prize in their lottery, was
won by Mr.. Joseph II. Clifton, ST.
LISA very handsome and valuable
time.piece.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07

Hs> RRrunSED.-Mr. Louis Ben.
nett, Principal Of tho State Normal
School at Glehyille, camo home last
week to spend tho summer vacation Of
that School.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07

= CoRRrcnoS. LIN a letter from
Braxton wo stated that our friend W.
+. Morrison had lcit tue Clerks Office
Of tho Circuit Court Of Braxton county,
aud that Mr.. Corley had taken bis
place. We are requested to state that
wo were misiniormcl-that Mr.. MOrri.
son still holds tho Office. Itseems that
our informant was o little in advance
of the times.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07
l5,6Ef44z5gll,2sax..
LAST CALL FOR vol.
UNTEEIsS.

Persons who know them
selves TO be indebted 10 us
by note o. account, lllnsi
call and settle immediate
ly. we Nscan business:
and IL our friends dOn'i
want 10 be Drafted, they
had better Volunteer.
Il. II. EeEiAY e. co.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07

G9- On. DARoAS has again re,
sumcl tho ribbons; and now sits as
comfortable on his old seaton the stage
coach as u housc.dog on tho hearth
rug. Wo arc glad to welcome the
Doctor back to his old place; aud sin
corely hOpO that our citizens will pat
ronizo hin liberalIy.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07

re-" READ tho advertisement Of
Porter johnson, in another column,
and sec where to buy your goods cheap
for cash. lie is closing out lis stock
at a small pOr cent on first cost. This
is no "catCh,iury advertisement to
draw people in-ho means what he
snYs.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07

= TuEnE is a time for all things
and about tho best time for young
man to leave is when ayoung lady
asks him what kind Of night It is for
walking.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07

We llavo llnc assortment Of table
oil cloths, Mt greatly reduced prices.
Beautiful mahogany, | yards wide,
Gjcts, worth Scots. Splendid marble
cOlorOd, u yards wide, frat over
brought to this country, only 10 cts,
worth 81. I. JOHNSON
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07
something New in Lewis,
"pATRoNIzE HoME1NDUsTRY"

The undersigned has opened a Stone
and Marble Yard in Weston, whore no
will manufacture Stone or Maiqlo
Head and Tombstones, Monuments,
l'oot.stones, &C., on the most rcasOna-
bio tcsms. | have made arrangements
to secure quantity ofharl and last.
ing Rock for these purposes, which
will DO equally as durable as Marble,
losk acout as we'll and cost q great deal
less. l shall also mako Hearthstoncs,
Mantle Pieces, Grindstonos, &C., for
tho manufacture Of which I will erect a
saw mill for cutting stcuc. / shall
shortly 50 through the comfy soliciting
orders. A trial Of my work is res
pcCtfally solicited.
E1- Plans and specifications for any
description Of Building furnished at
reasonable rates. WI. KITS0N.
Weston, October q, 1872.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07

1 will be at b. Foxes, on Hackers
Creek, on the OH Of July, and in
Weston on the 10ih, for the purpose Of
buying good sized young horses. |
will DO at the places named ono day
ouly. A. SMITH.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07

ne A LENGTHY communication
from Lumbcrport, in reply to m artl.
clio published some timo since, signed
"tinivorsalist," is crowded out for
want Of space.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07

re- srEps are being taken to grade
tho streets Of our town, and institute a
thorough system Of drainage, This is
something that has long been needed
in ouI place.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07

- TnE number Of murders that
have been committed in the last month
is astonishing. Scarcely a city paper
but WHAT is filled with accounts Of the
most brutal murders.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07

We are requested to state that
under tho present mail arrangements It
takes q lcttor only four weeks to 60
from Lewisburg to Webster Court
House, o distance Of seventy miles
about q miles per day.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07

It is wonderful how cheap goods can
DO sold whom a merchant wishes 10
close out. Why at Porter Johnson's
Cash Store located on tho bailey Cor
nor, they arc selling good goods Of all
kinds for almost nothing, compared to
former prices, and those Of other
stores. 1t is not strange that every.
body is going to Jollnson's to buy
their goods, when they can buy them
at such reduced prices. We hear
persons wandering at such low prices,
and asking ono another how can he
stand ita He must break up! Why
tho mans not making expenses, and
such like remarks. The truth Of the
matter is this, aud lie wishes tho buy
ing public to fully understand it, por-
Ter johnson has determined to close
up his business at Weston, aud 10 or.
der to do this, his present largo and
desirable stock of goods must be sold,
Yes, that is tho expression lie used, foI
wo heard him say outsOlf that "thcst
goods must DO Sold"
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07

Eg- TIM number of persons who
visited tho Hospital for tic Insane at
this place on Friday, the 9th ult. /,
was 375. From this fact, an idea can
be formed Of the number Of people in
town on that day.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-07

Also 500 pounds deer skins. There
are a dozen or more fur buyers who
probably ship as much fur as Mr. Hyor,
aud the reader will be able TO see from
this report that this item alone is one
Of considerable Importance to BraxtOn.