Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-07-02

Billiard playing has slacksned.


Hsxs sni Thnrus DaHh.
Billiard playing has slacksned.
Remember the Fourth and keep it lively,
lease; the lovely, il strutting knee-deep
in clover up st Petersburg.
A large pile of slaves is collecting near
the railroad Office to await Q higher stage
Of water.
A detberry seed is not the most COM
forting substance fellow can get into the
cavity Of . tooth.
Before Miller leaves get him to recount
that little adventure he had with that
terrier pup Of his.
To exceed each other in producing
kites of flaming colors 10 the chief aim Of
the Huntington youth just now.
Trinity church has furnished spittoons
for the use Of the choir. Meanwhile the
sale Of the natural leaf increases.
1t is said that George Scranage is about
to get up q corner in railroad bonds. He
is anxious to squeeze something.
The crop of elderberries will be q full
one this year. Wouldn't it be a good idea
10 gather plentifully and make your own
port? *
resemblance 10 the Father Of His
fCsuhtry could be readily traced when
Col. Washington Jones came out of the
BARRIERS bands one day last week.
A Third avenue rooster, in gratitude
for the rain last Thursday, stood out in
the shower and gave vent 10 his feelings
in three distinct and ringing crows.
The Masons at Guyandotte hAd q very
enjoyable time on the occasion of the in
stallatioh of officers last Wednesday even
ing. Refreshments were lsvishly serv-
ed. W. =
Capt. Enstace Gibson is TO be seen I'M
der the shade Of Changers hat. A little
hay seed, now, and then the door Of the
House Of Delegates will be opened unto
him.
Lovers and their sweet hearts are as
thick upon the piers of the St. Adams
bridge Of Summer moonlight night as
terrapins in a country pond on summer
day.
tits a common expression Of the pub
lie that corps of more gentlemanly con-
ductors than those employed on the Ches-
apeake and Ohio Railroad cannot be found
in the country.
Engineer Parks has dog that is re-
markable for his intel; gence. He under
stands the peculiar sound of the whistle
and goes down to the train twice week
regularly 10 meet his master.
The lady who crossed Third avenue
near Seventh street last Thursday after
noon ought TO do one of two things. She
ought not to show more than the tops of
her boots in crossing muddy sidewalk
or employ better washerwoman.
The Mayor, in one of his meditative
strolls the other day, accidentally planted
his official foot into 'bumble-bees' nest
and stirred upa young police court among
them. As they came at him but-end
foremost his Honor beat a hasty retreat
to the nearest brush heap.
DIR. f. Standard B. ia getting entirely too
coltish for man who has adopted the es-
tate of matrinony. This thing of coming
into bail room and crowding single roos-
tiers to the wall won't be tolerated any
longer. II he don't mend his ways it will
be necessary to put breechbands on him.
Tie wi.dom cfour city fathers, aud the
advantage OF having Hook and Ladder
Company, was apparent on Tuesday
morning last when the Depot took fire.
In few minutes, the Company, with
some few exceptions, were on the ground
under the leadership Of the President, and
did splendid service in putting out the
fire, saving thousands of dollars worth OF
property from, destruction.
Sunday was pretty generally voted the
hottest day so lar of the season. Every
body was complaining of the intensity Of
the heat Even Gen. Obey, upon conclu-
ding his morning devotions, was heard to
exciaim: 40 for lodge in some vast
some boundless contieuity of
shade, where rumors OF thermometers and
West Virginia heat might never reach
me more"
A few human beings, of the feminine
gender, have been rolling savory morsel
under their tongues in the last few days.
1t is little singular, but nevertheless
true. that the most nourishing food for
gossip with woman is one of her kind
this instance would it not be well to
be little cautious? They might profit
somewhat by reading St. John, chapter
VIII, verse VII.
L. J. Hoback, ESQ, of Milton, was in
town last week and returned via the G. &
.. Railrnad on what might be called
special train. When he passed Barbours-
vile he was the sole occupant Of the cars
and was vigorously irving to ride in
both coaches at the same time. We I'M
derstand that this distinguished attention
was shown MIR. HobacS from the fact that
the railroad officials have recently learn
ed that he is to be the first mayor of the
city of Milton.
Who in this transitory sphere has not
felt the magic spell of music? 1t is re-
corded in song that mermaid, perched
upon dolphiu's back, Gained the troub-
led sea by the influence of her d1lcet voice;
that the revengeful heart of the savage is
melted into pity by sweet sounding
strains; and that on a certain occasion bis
Satanic Majesty was fooled by Orpheus
who played upon his senses with the lutte
to steal his way into the DEVILS kingdom.
1t was not until last Wednesday night that
all we have ever read about music was
confirmed. Twas near two o'clock in the
morning and Robt. Andrew J.-sat
near the ball room door opposite Prof.
Swindler's band, with lady sitting next
his right hand. The Professors bow had
gradually fallen into long sweeps across his
instrument apd the plaintively delicious
melody of familiar air proceeded there
from. Robt Andrew first leaned for
ward to drink in the full measure Of the
strains and then his eyes grew heavy and
his head began TO droop. He could not
resist it's subtle power, and was lulled into
deep sleep. As he dropped his head
upon the back Of the chair he never look
ed more like an angel.