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Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-07-22
THE HOOP POLE DEBATING
SOCIETY.
Reported for the Advertiser.

The Hoop Pole Debating Society
is a reality; at meeting heldin their
hall at HamIin, on Thursday evening,
July - The opening was song by
Prof. johnson, subject The Dutch
mans Daughter This was loudly
Address OF welcome, by J. NJ.
Broun, Proprietor, followed by stir
ring music by the band, then came
a speech BY Hon. T. J. Buckley on
the subject of ''free schools This
gentleman is a candidate for Supt
of common schools in this eoun-
tv, and this address shows that he Is
awake to the wants and interests OF
the people. A poem was read by
Hor. T. Benton Kline, of Cabell, en-
titled Bows Sharp amid the widest
applause. 4 practical illustration OF
the science of mesmerism was shown
by Prof. Johnson.
A Lecture by the jovial Major
Shelton upon the subject of Heath
enism' brought down the house, and
by a unanimous vote the Major was
appointed Missionary to China and
the Fiji Islands" A lively speech
was also made Hon. c. G. Watts, Of
Charleston. on the subject, "Our
country and its resources. This
speaker left the stand amid thunders
Of applause and was followed by j.
Brown Laidley, Esq, subject, The
striking of William Patterson This
was the GROWING effort of his ora
torical life. He was succeeded by
the Horseback representative Of the
Huntington ADVERTISER" who
spoke tor nearly an hour on "The
Political Outlook, the remarks spark
led with gems of wit aud sarcasm ana
the speaker was repeatedly cheered;
when he incidentally mentioned the
name Of John +. Kenna, the en-
tire Society arose and cheered our
young attorney.
A motion was carried to allow
500 TO pay the expenses OF the
meeting. Adjourned to meet ON the
1st Tuesday in September.
By order Of the Society copy OF
these proceedings be sent to the Gin
cinnati Enquirer, Courier Journal,
Daily Graohic, and Huntington AID
yERTIsER for publication.
NJ. IssIPPI, Sec.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-07-22

LICEysE.-On Monday last the ho-
tel keepers and Others made appGca-
ton to the County Court for License.
In that application they were support
ed by the City Council, the Mayor
and large majority Of the citizens Of
Huntington, including many temper
ance men who prefer that if liquor
must be sold, it shall be under the re-
straint OF the law rather than in deh~
ance oft.
In our opinion, the County Court
has largely transcribed its right in
refusing to grant the license asked
for. We believe the Magistrates are
for the purpose of protecting the Peo-
pie, and not for expressing them.
We do not believe they have any
right to refuse license on their own
motion. when the citizens of 4 place
ask for it, and it seems like great
stretch of authority for them to 10
so.
Since the County Count refused T.
cense in May last, there have been
three liquor stores openly started un-
der license in Ohio, opposite this
place, and skitis are plying coutiuu
slly, bringing the ardent to this
side of the river. In addition to
this, there are a number of places IN
town where it is sold ''on the sly
and any man who wants a drink can
get it any time, so that it is generally
believed that there is much more
liquor used in Huntington than there
was when the stores and hotels here
had license; the difference Is that
when it was formerly bought by the
drink it is now bought by the pint,
quart and gallon.
In Massachusetts,, where a prohibi-
tory law has been tried for years, il
is the testimony Of temperance men
that drunkenness has increased,
and the law has been repealed; the
experience is the same here.
BY their action, the County Court
has said, that the Mayor, Council,
and citizens do not know what is
best Tor them, or it they DO, they vii.
not regard their wishes; that Hun.
tington is to be ruled by the Court
and not by its Council.
We 90 not doubt the correctness
Of the motives of thecourt, but think
they have made a mistake, which
viii rebound to the injury Of morals
and Of the welfare Of the city.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-07-22
Commissioners Sale
OF
REAL ESTATE

By virtue OF a decree rendered in the
County Court of Lincoln county, w. Va.
at the last January Term thereof, in a
cause there and then pending, wherein 5.
S Stone was complainant and James C..
Black, o. S. c. Estey, were defendants APP
pointing the undersigned Special Com
missioner in the place of I. B. Kline,
Special Commissioner, who was appointed
as such in former decree in this cause,
will
on THE 2Sh DAY OFAUG UST, 1875,
al the front door Of the Courthouse Of
said county proceed to sell at public auc-
ton to the highest bidder, the lands men
toned and described in the Plaintiffs bill
and proceedings, requiring one-third OF
the purchase money cash in hand, the resi-
due in and 70 months, taking from the
purchaser bond with good security, bear
ing interest from date, for the deferred
payments, also retaining the legal title "a
further security. The said lands consist
Of one $50 acre tract on the East side Of
Mud River, and one 655 acre tract on the
waters Of Trace Fork Of Mud River, also
216 acres on the waters Of Trace Fork Of
Mud River.
B.F. CURRY,
Special Commissioner.
July 22-4w prs fee 500.
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One of our largest western shippers
has recently taken trip over the c.
& o. r. R., and was highly pleased.
He says it is bound to be great line to
the west from Virginia and North
Carolina.-Danp;Ne Meas.
D. F. Horner of Berkeley county,
West Virginia, has been acquitted OF
the barge of having murdered man
named Daniels, near Gerrardstown,
in that county, some time during the
war.
No wonder the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad became bankrupt
The Charleston Journal says that
1897 dead heads got on the trains
of that road at that station alone,
during the past two years.
The Philadelphia Times thinks
that Governor Allen will be defeated
in Ohio next fall, because the Gin
cinnati Commercial says so. Why
bless your innocent soul! no surer in
dication of his triumphant election
could be given.
Mr.. Undertake, former clerk OF
the Circuit Court Of Fayette county,
died at his residence, in Fayette, on
last Thursday, of consumption. Mr..
T. was a most estimable man, and
his loss will be felt throughout the
county.-Mountain Herald.
A. L. O'Brien, recently appointed
a cadet at West Point from this dis,
trict, has passed his preliminary and
physical examinations, and is regu-
iarly enrolled among the students OF
the institution. His class numbered
40, and cut Of these so were reject
ed,
Sartoris. Grants son-in-law, had a
pugilistic set-to with astock broker,at
Long Branch, last week. The en-
tertainment came off in a stable, hi:
august Cnsarian papa, and others Of
the new American bon ton being
among the spectators. Sartoris got
thrashed out of his boots, land the roy
al family are disconsolate that they
have lost the champion belt.-States
man.
DANGEROUS FALL--The little sor
of Capt. I. A. Taylor, Conductor o
the Midland railroad, between foul
and five years old, fell Sunday even
ing about 7 o'clock, from a porch t.
the pavement below, on 9TH stteet
a distance of Is feet, causing a severe
conclusion of the brain. Strange Il
say no limbs were broken, nor ever
the skin, and only few small bruis
es could be found. Doctors Morri
and Pitman were summoned and CAV
every necessary aid, and he is impro'
ying very rapidly under their care. =
LynchJrg Virg'nian.
Mr.. Taylor is brother-in-law to Mr.
T. G.. Ware of this CITY.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-07-22

II relation to that specimen of
Clerical decency Of which we are the
subject, in the Government Organ OF
last week, we have only this to say,
it serves US right; we should have
remembered the old adage, che who
NEEDLES with filth will be defled"
We can but admire the compla-
cencv of the mau who, from writing
such ribaldry during the week, enters
the sacred desk on the Sabbath and
undertakes to preach the Gospel OF
Peace.
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Trustees Sale.
SMITH 4 KLINE, Attorneys.
July l NV, prs. lee $1,000

DY VIRTUE OF two deeds Of trust executed ~
ID follows: One deed Of trust made by willard
7. Sperry and wife. on the 10th day OF NoNcm-
her, ISIS, To the undersigned. Daniel y 'Ihayer.
Trustee, upon all that tract ar parcel Ol land Ne
iuc In the C!ty OF Huntington, commencing at
the northeast corner Of the intersection of 2Ith
street and the alley be ween nrst and second av-
enues, thence casterly along the north I'm" OF
said alley 90 feet 10 stake, thence northerig ana
parallel TO said 24th street 30 feet To "a stake.
thence westerly and parallel 10 said alley ~ feet
10 a stake IN the east side ~ said 2ith street,
thence northerly along the liue OF stid 2ith street
~ feet TO the place of beginning; together WIN
all the buildings thereon. Sc. To secure the
payment OF a note given by Hale and Sperry To
Albert Ruger for s,.6l512, with interest thereon
from the lst day Of January, 1874, TIL paid. winch
deed Is recorded In Trust Deed Book u, page iy1.
in the County Clerks Once OF Cabell County.
West Va. The other deed OF trust. made 10y said
Sperry on the 2is, day Of September. 1914, and
recorded In Trust Deed Book Is, pages - and
lsi. 10 the undersigned l. II. Banks, Trustee. on
the same p. operty a. herein bei-re Described, 20
secure the payment OF a negotlahie note lor ssoV,
made hy said Sperry September 2lst, 1874, and
payable ~ the order ~ George >. Page, az the
Bank Of Huntington. four months from the date
thereof; the undersigned Trustees, being re-
CURED 40 10 do by Albert Ruger, who IL now tine
owner OF both NJ said debts. default having been
made IN the payment thereof, will proceed Ia sell
the said property, on the premises, at public
auction, for cash,
On the An Day of September, 1873,
TO the highest bidder. The said property Will be
sold n pay the amount Of said debts together
with the Interest due thereon-all the principal
and interest being due and nnpaid-subject how
ever 10 5000, with interest thereon from July
29th, 1873. due on the purchase money for said
lot 10 the Central Land Compay.
DANIEL z. THAYER,
l.. H. BURkS,
SMITH & KLINE, Att'ys. Trustees.
July law. Prs fee 5000.
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COMM ISSIONER'S SALE
OF A
VALUABLE HOTEL.

BY virtue of n decree rendered at the
Nav term, 1875. OF the Circuit Court of
Cabell County, in the cause Of J. s. Spaul-
ding VS.. Geo. Scranage et al, we will on
Saturday. the 14h Daycf august 1875,
between the hours OF 10 A. NJ, and 6 p.
NJ, proceed to sell at public auction to the
highest bidder on the PREMISES, the MER-
CHANTS HOTEL, in the city of Hunting.
ton, W. Va, embracing lots Nos. II, -,
and II, in Block SO, in said city on cor
ner of 2nd Avenue and 9th street. Sold
as the property of said Scranage.
TERMS OF SALE: One-third of the
purchase money, cash in hand, and the
balance on credit Of six and twelve
months, taking from the purchaser notes
bearing interest from day of sale, with
good security and: retaining the legal
title as additional security-with leave
on the day of sale to the purchaser to pay
the whole OF the purchase money.
II. c. SIMMS.
w. II. HARVEY,
Special Commissioner.
July Is ids. Prs. fee $1,000.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-07-22

FATAL AcCIDENT.-From a pri'
vate letter from Sutton, we learn
that a most singular and fatal acct,
dent occurred at that place on the lst
inst, resulting in the death of a lit
tie two-year-old daughter of Felix j.
Baxter, Esq. The child was sitting
in chair and accidently fell to the
floor, striking its head over the left
eye, fracturing the skull, from the
effects of which she died in about two
hours. Drs. Erwin and Gibson we're
called in, but were unable to afford
any relief to the little sufferer. She
was sweet little child, to whom her
parents were devotedly attached; and
her sudden end has filled them with
lasting grief Weston Democrat.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-07-22

SUPERINTENDENT OF Schools
We take pleasure in referring to the
announcement of Mr.. ID. L. Duucan
as a candidate for tbs office of Super
intendent of Schools in this County.
Mr.. Duncan Is well and favorahly
known to many in the county, As an
experienced teacher, ana good citi-
zsn. lie has been in the profession
for many years, and has the adyan-
tage Of a large experience in that line,
having been a teacher at the Ale
ghany College at Blue Sulphur
Springs until it was broken up by
the wal.
Mr.. Duncan was educated at the
University of Virginia and his ideas
in relation TO schools are such as he
9equiIcd by 4 knowledge Of the needs
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-07-22
STATE NEWS.

The Martinsburg Independent allu-
ding to the crops in that vicinity says:
The large majority of our farmers
have finished harvesting their wheat,
and the remainder will finish to-day.
A great many farmers who, four
weeks ago, thought they would not
gather as much wheat as they had
sown on the ground, are agreeably
disappointed in getting a good half
crop, while many Others will have a
full average crop. On the whole, as
far as we can learn, we think it is safe
to say that the wheat crop in this
county vii be considerable more than
a half one. The oat>crop also will
be much tetter than anticipated,
wkile the corn promises well, So
that after all, there i no occasion for
general dependency among our far
mers. They are decidedly better off
than the people who live in the grass
hopper region.
1t has rained nearly every day for
two or three weeks, in some sections
of the country, hard enough to infict
serious injury upon the growing crops
and upon the land, by washing it
In every section of the county the
corn is suffering for the want Of cul-
tivation, and must continue to suffer
until the wheat harvest Is secured
The wheat crop is light, and does
not exceed one-tourth of an average
Weld. The oat crop is luxuriant, and
promises the biggest product to the
acre ever made in the county. The
meadows are light, because of the
spring drouth, but the pasture fields
furnish full compensation.-Border
HatclIman lionrOe County,
During the year ending July 1st
there were FIVE hundred and nine app
plications for divorce in Cincinnati.
OF these, one hundred and fifty-one
were for absence and neglect, one
hundred and twenty-three for cruelty
sixty three tor drunkenness, two for
fraud, and one hundred and sixty
two for causes that NAV be termed
miscellaneous. This is a very fair
exhibit of the average ratio of the
different branches OF crime, as affect
ing the marital relations. - Wheeling
Standard
WEST VIRGINIA Coal GONG TO
Nova SJoTIA.-The schooner Leo
Mesa, Captain Achoran, cleared at
the custom house Saturday evening
for Halifax, n. S, with a cargo Of
West Virginia coal, brought here ria
the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad
The Leonessa arrived here short
time since with cargo of plaster
from Halifax. After delivering her
return cargo of West Virginia coal in
Halifax she will take on a cargo of
Nova Scotia coal and sail for New
York. -DiSpatch.
Wool MARKET There is nothing
new to report in this county this
week in regard TO wool. From what
we learn BUYERS are not willing to
pay more than u cents. This seems
to be the ruling price in this region,
Judging from our exchanges, and in
no case have we seen where clip ev-
er sold for more than - cents. We
see it stated that in Hancock county
it is being held at 80 ents.-Pan
HqRdle Ne,cS.
Mr.. VIM. Lawrence, aged 10
years, son of P. j. Lawrence, Esq,
of Fayetteville, Fayette county, W.
Va, was drowned in Wolf Creek, in
Fayette county, on the Sid inst. He
was young man of much promise,
and highly respected by all who
knew him.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-07-22

Hon. William q. Brown, or Gun
Gle Billy" as he is familiarity known
in Preston, is'greatly concerned Eat
the balance of trade against his coun-
try" He Is disturbed at its impor-
tatlon of flour and bacon; and he
ventures the prediction that if the
balance of trade continues against her
at the present rate, the county OF
Preston will become bankrupt in
twenty years" He thinks the mer-
chants ought to stop tho further i'm.
portation of -four and starve the good
people of that county to the necessl,
ty of raising their own wheat and
hogs.
This is carrying the prohibitory
system pretty far. But "'Uncle Bill,
W has lived long time he has
passed far beyond the usual period
allotted to human life, and may
claim wisdom from above upon the
doctrine of the poet, that:
otis the sunset of life gives US mystical lore
And coming events cast their shadows be
FORE
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-07-22

They talk of building large poor
house in Wheeling to be called the
Capitol building. 1t is to be occu-
pied IN November, if finished, by
those sentenced to meet there from
all parts of the State, by the public
voice. They will nearly all have to
pass the State Penitentiary to get
there. -Psrkcybmg Enquirer.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-07-22
NRUSTEE'S SALE.

By virtue of deed of Trust Executed
by q. w. Hale and wife on the 18th day
OF June 1874, to the undersigned Trustee,
on all their right title and interest in and
10 all that tract or parcel OF land located
in the City OF Huntington and CONNER
cling at the point of the South east intersec
ton of First Avenue, and 2ith street
thence southerly along tie east line OF
said oath ST., 80 feet 10 stake, thence
easterly and parallel to said lst Avenue,
90 feet to stake, thence northerly,paral-
lei TO said oath Street, 90 feet TO a stake
i'm south line of said LIST avenue, thence
westerly with the south side of Said LIST
Avenue, 90 feet TO the beginning; 10 Sc
cure the payment of promissory note da-
ted on the 10th day Of January 1874, sign
ed by said o. W. Hale and w. p. Sperry
and given to secure Sl,3l5, payable one
wear after date to Albert Ruger, for value
received and which Trust Deed is re-
corded in the County Clerks office OF Cab
ell County, West Virginia, in Trust Deed
Book, B., page 1856; the undersigned
Trustee, being required so TO do by the
said Albert Kruger, default having been
made in the payment of the debt and ev-
cry part thereof, will proceed to sell, en-
the premises the said property, atpub-
lie auction to the highest bidder, Tor
cash, on the
Al DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1875.
The said property will be sold to pay
the entire amount of principal and inter
est of said debt, subject however to $3.50
40 with interest thereon from July 10Th
1873, due on the purchase money for said
lot TO the Central Land Company.
Z. Z. RANDALL, Trustee
SMITH 4 KLINE, Attorneys.
July 4-w, prs. lee $1,000
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AN EXPLANATION.
Correspondence Huntington Advertiser.

In reply to Granger" YOU will please
allow me to say that am correct in what
was said about Modern Architecture,
but for the benefit of Granger; will sim
Observation-Disclosures is from the Latin
word Archhcctus and means. "The science
Of building" Modern is derived from
liodo-"Just now," for the satisfaction
then of MIR. Granger we will say that g.
F. Ratltf has remodeled his house after
the most approved style ofIj"st now
science of building. As Mr.. r. is all the
one who is building at Wayne c. House,
j;lst nor; it is certainly proper to use the
term Modern. We do not say which OF
the five orders Of Architecture he is imi-
tating, but we suppose it is the Tuscan"
or "Corinthian" If it be any OF the Anci-
ent Styles.
| am sir; very truly. HIRAM.
P.S. II Ratliff does not put new
floor in the Office Porch, you may call
that Ancient Architecture. II.
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NEW ADVERTISE MEhTS,
NEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY.
INORGANIC wv, W. n.

The hcalthfulness OF the locality; the superior
facilities for instruction; the economical. discip-
Iinary. and other advantages offered have made
tas Institution deservedly popular with those
who desire To accomplish soHnd education IN
der the most favorable circumstances.
Next Term begins September I.
For Catalogue and fuller information address
any one of the Regents or OF the Faculty:
ALEX MARTIN,
July % 1O-mo President.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-07-22

The Court of Appeals for the cast
eru district of this State meets al
Cbu,e>towu ia the County Of J # r
son ON the 9th of August. Judge
PAUL. being dead, Judges Raymond,
Hoffman and Moore, will form the
Court. The argument in the cap
itol removal ease has been fixed fer
the 23l of August. when we hope a
final disposition viii be made Of that
annnving subject.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-07-22

plnV lnru1Q wanted 10 sell ''The Peo2,'
DUN EulN lDCOmmOn Sense Memical 81
SER IL Is the cheapest book ever publs,c'
SIS pages, over 20 Illustrations, sl,D. Iff
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gether With the large size. elegant appezrl1
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sell more rapidly than any WORK ever pubs
In this country. Those OF my agents who hiH
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their canysssing they never Ilet with such -
cess or made 50 large wages. - since COME
chg the.sale Of my work. For terms and terntf'
address Enclosing two Postage stamps and -
ting experience X Y. Pierce VI. D., Wmfi
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ope "FOr Publishing Dept
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July 22-4w prs fee 500.
CTATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. SIS
= At rules held in the Clerks Office OF
the County Court of Lincoln County, on
the 1st Monday in July, 1875,
Jasper B. Hairless,
VS..
Nancy Hairless.
IN CHANCERY.

The object OF this suit is to obtain
divorce from the bonds of matrimony,
and it appearing by an affidavit filed
among the papers in this suit, that the
deiendent Nancy Hairless is a non resi-
dent Of the State OF West Virginia. 1t is
therefore ordered that the said Nancy
Harles, do appear here within four weeks
after the first publication Of this order,
and do what Is necessary to protect her
interest in this suit.
Teste: HEZEKIAH HAGER, Clerk,
SMITH, SHELTON d KLINE Soils.
July % Nv. Prs Zee $50.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-07-22

The wheat harvest, in this section,
has commenced. Ourprognost:cations
Of the crop are a follows: There are
some fields which promise a good
Weld there are Others which are not
so promising. The ultimate result
will only be known when the grain is
garuercd, The general outlook,
however, Is not in favor of a gener
Gus Yield renbrier Independent.
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CTATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, to wit:
Dat rules held in the Office of the Clerk
OF the County Court of Logan County on
the first Monday in June 1873.
Hosea Birdsall,

John T. Smith, The Logan County, Vir-
ginia, Mining and Manufacturing Com
pany, and the holders Of the mortgage
bonds of the said The Logan County
Virginia, Mining and Manufacturing
CnmnanY