The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1873-06-26

city, alter 40 interesting session OIL leu
months, closed on Friday last The ez'
animation Of the pupils elected the fact
that the scholars were trained by master
mind and the parents and friends Of pop
ular education 10 our midst should feel
proud that Point Pleasant has the best
school in the State. Dr.. Moore, the
County Superintendent Of Schools, prcsi'
ded on the occasion, and the ready, quick,
and accurate response BY pupils to the
many and difficult questions proPounded
by the Principal elected from the Super.
intondent the most hearty concentrations.
From 10 u. IN, to 5! P. IN. the young la
dies AID gentlemen Of the school Wed
with each other for scholarly distinctions,
and as a pleasing result, all were highly
complimentcd for the successful employ
ment of their time III school.
From class specially set apart by the
Principal, W, j. Kenny, for the profess.
ion Of Teaching, the following after strict,
thorough aud practical examination in the
different studies required by law, were
awarded by the Superintendent certificates
to teach 10 the county Of Mason, with the
following grades;
James Raucy, No. ., Maurice Griffith,
No. 9, Lewis Mcclure, No 2; Jasper
Rifle, No .; Thos C Hogg, No. 8; Miss
Bette johnson, No. ., Miss Cynthia Nc.
Daniel, No. .; Miss Alice Numbering,
No. ..
During the Spring session Of the School
Miss Josie Srerrctt was awarded No. .
certificate and Mr.. Osborne KiOcade a
No, 3. We are truly glad to see our
school furnishing to the county The proper
material for teachers, such as the people
will be proud to employ, and upon which
they can depend for the careful instruction
of their children. We understand Prof.
Kenny will open a Normal School cz-
Pressly for teachers.
His Honor Mayor IomIIusOn, requests
US to say to the citizens of the town, that
the Council will meet at his Office in the
Court House this "wednesday evening,
at which time It is expected to pass an or.
dinance removing ALL hog pens from the
city limits and prohibiting the keeping Of
hogs in town. At this meeting a city
Sergeant will also be appointed to Gil the
vacancy occasoucd by the death Of Mr.. C..
| Il. Franklin. Those who wish to attend
this meeting will Gud the Office open to
them.
New SrcRG Mr. John L. Selbc has
fitted up his store room opposite our Of
Zee, where he proposes TO open ont first
class confectionery store, in which will be
found every variety Of candy, nuts, &c,
as well as the choicest cigars and tobacco.
/ In addition to this he has fitted up nice
1 ice cream saloon which will be opened for
the reception of callers during this week.
| We trust our citizens will accord to him a
liberal patronage.
ANNOUNCEMENT Under this head, in
another column will be found the announce
ment Of Prof. D. P. Guthrie as a Candi.
date for the office of County Superintend'
cnt Of Free Schools, at the August elect
/ ion. Mr. Guthrie was candidate at the
late election Cor this Office, on the "pcO.
Pies" or Republican ticket, and run con,
sidcrabIy ahead Of lis ticket. lie is fue
scholar and an experienced teacher
I
For the benefit Of the boys who never
lack in patriotism, nor lose an opportunity
to spend FIVE cents that was given to them
to put into the Missionary box" to help
educate and chrstiauiIo the "heatheDs" 10
far off lands, we state that tomorrow week
is Independence" day, and that Mr. Enos
Smith has all kinds Of "Chneso fire.
works" Buy ont bis entire stock, boys!
Wool MARKEr.-0ur exchanges are
advising farmers not to sell their wool at
the present ruiuous prices offered by spec
ulators. In this place the price offered is
from % to 80 cents, aud buyers manifest
little anxiety to purchase at that price
Many popirs are Of opinion that wool will
command 50 cents q pound Oae thing is
certain our holders can afford 10 wait lit