Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-03-11
FROM LINCOLN COUNTY.
correspondence Huntington Advertiser.

HAMLIN, W. VA, March 3, Is75.-Ham
lin is alive and progressing. Circuit Cour
was in session last week. A large mum
Der of cit zens were in attendance. Hon
John E. Kenna presided. The bar wal
represented by Messrs. Smith, Thompson
Kline, and Laidiey, of Cabell Laid'ev
of Kanawha; Stollings, of Boone; Holt
Shelton and Brown, of Lincoln. A con-
siderable amount of business was trans
acted. Mr.. Kenna displayed equanimity
AMI dispatch in business. His decision:
we're deliberate and pointed. There were a
great many Chancery cases on docket,
most of which were continued. The most
important case was John Afford, indict-
ment for forgery; accused was acquitted
This session Of Court was held in tie
New Court House, which is a model OF
architecture and modern convenience
The building is pronounced one OF the
finest in the State, when completed. The
contractors have exceeded the specihca-
lions. and if not rewarded by the county
will sustain considerable loss.
Business in Hamlin is remarkably dull
and will probably remain so, until the de-
preston in finances is removed. There is
considerable talk of establishing tpbac-
co warehouse here, which would doubt
less be a good enterprise. There are many
acres Of land along the Mud Valley, which
is excellently adapted, to the raising OF to,
bacco, and an enterprise Of this kind would
be profitable.
Prof. Bailentine gave n musical enter,
tainnent on the evenings of the lst and
I'd instant, which was very creditabie al
fair, and well patronizod. The perform
ances consisted OF trios duets, solos quar-
tettes &C., few prominent pieces OF winch
we will notice: "Jchovah's Praise by
the eatire choir, was beautiful and III,
pressive AMOUNT Vernon" produced
pleasant remembrances; Duet, by Balien-
tine and Sanford entitled Pull for the
Shore. chorus by the whole class was
beautiful; "Rmg the Bell, Waterman,
striking incident of the Revolution, was
we'll received; The Gates Ajar" and The
Gates are Ever Open" solo by Miss Lou
Holt, we're mer;torious; "Lost on the La
DIV Elgin," by Miss Vic Pullen was well
rendered; "Our Mountain Home" duet
by Miss Fannie Morris and Jennie Reese,
was sublime and loudly applauded; Star
Spangled Banner" quartet, was well re-
ceived; "Hair Inviorator" recitation
and dialogue excited tremendous ap-
plause; Song by Ed. Holt entitled mo
More Little Brown Jugs for me" was eX-
cellent; then "The Bell Goes Ringing for
Sarah" comical piece by Miss Fannie
Morris; "Ephraim Fox" by the inimta-
bic McCallister, produced much merri-
ment: "Singin Skule" and churchman's
Daughter excited much applause; "Oid
Rodgers, the Tin Maker Man. was anus
ing. Prof. BaIlentine was perseyerIng In
his attempts to entertain ard deserves
much COMMUNICATION, and We have seldom
seen as much musical talent displayed as
bv the choir of Hamlin.
There has been great deal of sickness
in this vicinity and Dr. Bowles has been
kept busily engaged attending his patients.
The DR.. il very successful and has sue
ceeded in building up fine practice.
Delegate Vaughn returned from the
Legislature Tuesday the 2nd inst. and adj
dressed the citizens of Lincoln.
Alter Court had adjourned there was a
sale of some property by the Sheriff. I'M
der execution-some Of the lawyers bid
ding lively. \ spirited bid was made on
a mule, by Messrs. Kline and Brown,
which resulted in sale u Brown Tor one
dollar. Prosecuting Attorney shelton, pur-
chased the niue cf Brown, Tor two dollars,
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