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The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-01-18

Webster county repudiatcs the
"Hoax," andit is now said that It was
"put up at Weston. Well, jut as wc
expected, we thought II must DO some
fellow who was in tho Insapc Asylum ,
or bred near 1t. Put him IN BY all
means, and put q straight jacket on
him. -Pdrkersturg lnqtirSr. y
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-01-18

Eg wEsf VIRGINIA IRox.-A cor.
respondent Of the Reading, Pennsylva-
mia Ga.etle, who has been on q pro
specling tour. writes as follows: at
would 30 we'll for the iron masters Of
Pennsylyania 70 spend a few days
among the non mountains Of West
Yirgihia, 10 see the millions Of tons OIL
The richest metal iron ores exposed on
the surface Tanning with the great
North Mountain range, Of Virginia
andlwest Virginia. The iron from
theieis noted. 30. Capitalists Of .hi.
State should by all means acquaint
themselves with q locality where ma
turo has kindly provided this iron ma.
terisl In quantities 10 supply tho wants
ofall tho world for thousands Of years,
which eau DO mined for less than one.
third Of average cost in this section.
These oresare within tho reach of the
furnaces Of Eastern Pennsylvania, and
Nth little moro railroad facilities.
the iron master will DO able 10 supply
himself with q quality olchOap ore fat
surp,sing anything 10 quality ever
offered before"
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-01-18
GEORGE Ross, w.N.

~ TnE South Branch Railway,
from Romuey 10 MOOrefold, has been
surveyed. Distance "a miles.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-01-18

ET PAnKERssuRo- The Occidental
Hael,-During arcrent visit 70 Park
ersburg. It was our good fortune to
spend ) few days under the hospitable
care Of Captain w. p. Holtou Clerk
Of What we consider decidedly the best
hotel in Petersburg. This hotel
formerly known as Tue Spencer
House, has been reftted and renova-
ted and Is now conducted by b. GIL
bort, Esq formerly Of The Swan
House" In every appointment, AND
more especially IL the matter Of good
rooms and frst.class oatables, vel
cooked and served, the Occidental
tnkespTeeedenee Of uny Of its compe
titors. Captain Holton, the clerk, 1
Almost genial and accomplished gen
tlsman, and our readers who yisi
Parkersburg cannot do better than en-
trust themselves to bis care. --Miehae
Nolan "a son Of Thomas Nolan, Of thi
county, keepsa most elegant bar II
The loWerstory ofthc house and dis
peuses The bestofliauors ID most 81
sg,nt style. How'll take, special car
0fhis friends itom LewiSand adjaccn
touuticA
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-01-18

Have you road ths.groat "Hoaxn Of
Webster county, None ofcur modern
literary seusAlfouists can beat II much.
who knows but thatwo may yet have
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-01-18


H LIVING IN A TREE-A Scrap Of
History.-A short time ago we saw
an illustration in one Of the New York
papOrs Of a family living in q hollow
tree and 1t reminded US Oft story,
(and 1t Is also matter Of history, }
connected with the early settlement Of
Upshur county. A man named Fink
came to that country in pursuit Of
game, and took up bis abode in the
cavity Of q sycamore tree. near the
mouth ola creek which still bears his
name, Here he lived unmolested for
some time, living on wild game, en-.
tirely alone. Finally. his forest home
was discovered by tho Indians. aud be
wus murdered By them. The stump
Of the .rcc was still standing q few
years ago.
Anotherand similar case is recorded
IN the early history Of this country,
AT the mouth ofTurkey Run, q few
miles below Buckhpnnon, Is pointed
out as tho place where one ofthe gi-
ants Of the forest stood, which was &C.
cupied for a year by two brothers by
the name Of Pringlo, said to DO the first
white settlers that came to this part Of
the country. AT tho expiration Of a
year they returned east, and in short
time returned with small colony Of
settlers Several families bearing that
nanestill live in .Upshur, said to be
descendants Of these men who first ex-
plOred this section.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-01-18

ET WEEkLy sRASDARp.-We call
attention to the advertisement Of the
RheeFins Weekly Standard, to be
found in another column. It is the
largest paper in Wheeling; aud we'll
worthy Of patronage. Take your
county paper and then the Standard,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-01-18

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The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-01-18

Report efthe condition ofme Nationa
Exchange Bank Of Weston, at YES.
ton, in lie State Of Vest Virginia,
al close efLusiness December 3la,
1874. ..
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-01-18

ET TAKE Norrcp Il will furnish
Pianos and Organs, any style desired,
for the lowest cash price, on terms to
suit purchusers-oue or two years time
If you want it. Can furnish the best
Instruments much cheaper than any
travelling agent. Sample Instruments
always on hand. Call and examine In.
strumcnts, or address.
s Il BARNET, Weston.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-01-18

If science does not come to the res.
cue Of Mr.. John Forsythe, mineral ex.
plOrer, Of New York City, he is in an
ugly fix. On tho 18th Of November
he aud q friend, Mr.. Phineus Barton,
Of Philadelphia, visited Webster coun,
ty, West Virginia, to ascend Terror
Pinacle, a high, dreaty.lookiug knob.
to examine some curious meteoric
stones said to have fallen there. Next
morning Mr., Forsythe reappearod.
wildly ilcohCrent and raying, aud
called for assistance. A party accom-.
panied him, and he led them to the
Peak, where Barton was found with a
wound in his head, stone dead. Mr..
Forsythc said u shower Of November
meteors had come on, one Of which OK
ploded like o bomb. shell and shattered
Mr.. Burton's skull. lie sat up with
tho corpse all highland in the morning
descended for assistance. Mr.. For
sythe's story Is regarded as too thin,
and from bis cell in tue Webster coun-
ty jail be calls on science to sustain his
defense. Chicago Tribune.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-01-18

NJ NoricE is hereby given ITO all
the world and the rest Of mankind, !"
that we are prepared to furnish as
good -four, at as low rates as any mill
10 tho country; and do as good Gus.
tom work. Give US q call.
BARNES & DErAaoRE.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-01-18
NOTICE.

sell No: 1 -four at 81 cents per
pound. II is the very bestin market.
| employ L. A. Berry, q drst.olass
miller. Respectfully,
l. NJ. GAsTos.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-01-18

ItlOoks as If all that story about q
man being killed at Terror Pinnacle In
Webster county by falling meteor
would turn out to Be an ingenious fab.
risation. Thought so.-Couritr.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-01-18

State OF West Virginia.
Az Rules held in the Clerks ofioa Of tile
County Court OF Gilmer county, on The frat
Monday In January, 1875.
John s. Mithers, administrator Of lhe estate
oil Henry II. Withers, deceased,
VS..
sIinter Jackson and John r. w Holt.
liz CtIAscCRY AND 'oS An ATTACHMENT.
The object Of this suit Is Is recover ngain st
the defendant, Minter jackson, ,hc sum Of
sO7, 20 with intel est on $40, 20, par, thereof,
from tic goth day Il January 1871, and in-
teFeSt on $40, 40, another part thereof, from
the goth day pi january 1872, and interest
on sal, 60, residue thereof, from tic 2oth
day Of January 1919, until paid, In Tue bill
set out.
And 10 subject 10 sale under an attach.
ment lien certain real estate. owned by said
defendant 10 ihe county Of Gilmer, TO wit:
a tract off 900 acres, q tract Of 800 acres. a
tract Of 1855 acres, tract Of 10 acres and q
tract Of 100 acres Of land 10 pay said claim
interest and COSTS.
And itappearins by affidavit fled that the
defendant, Ninter Jackson Is nOta restden!
ofthe State Of Vast Virginia. And he not
Nppea rsng. II Is ordered that he do appear
here within one month after the date OF tile
hrst publication hereof, and do what Is nee
oSsary 10 protect bis interests.
A Copy Teste:
HARRISON CANE, Clerk.
Fleming 4 Bennett pq jaull4w
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-01-18

a college in Misunderstanding
Democrat.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-01-18
MowAay, 5aM. ~

NTAsoNIo.-stated communications o.
WI the Weston Lodge No. 10, A. + and
An, will DO held on tho First and Third
Mondays ofGTery month; nose NJ n
AN. DkTr, Sec.
JANE LEw.-SntSl communications Of
Jackson Lodge No. IS, A. r, and A. NJ
viii be- held IL their Hall, in Jane Lew, on
ths second and fourth Wednesdays IN each
month. N. MowHoRTER, MN
]. W. Jackson, Sec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-01-15
Maine Manufacturing News.

The York mills. Saco, are now in full operation
on full time, with prospects of continuing so for
an indefinite period.
Several of the most enterprising citizens of Ban
gor, have invited Hon. A d. Lockwood of Provi-
dence Rhode Island, to come to that city and look
into and determine the facilities for manufactur-
ing. Mr.. Lockwood is one of the foremost Of
New Englands manufacturers.
The tannery lately built at Sebec by Mr.. Charles
Butler. of Boston, is nearly finished. The build
ing is 35x7o, four stories high, slated roof, with
an additional fire-proof building for bark mill.
The boiler is of the most improved pattern, east
ly furnishing steam for all the watts and for warm
ing the building. Bark is being hauled in abun-
dance, which they will commence grinding in a
few days. Mr. Butler contemplates the erection
of building in the spring for furnishing pur-
poses that Will be 30xl0G, two stories high, ami
when in operation will employ thirty hands.
Our lumbermen assure that the drought of
this fall and winter is severer than they have ev
err known before. Those on the lower dam, with
the exception Of n. 0. Mitchell,) only run
one third the time. AS he has steam, he can run
all the time Lawrence Bros. at So. Gardiner
now running all the time Gardner journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-01-15
PENNSYLVANIA,
Daring Bank Robbery in Scranton.
Large Amount OF Money Taken.

Scanton, January Is. A daring and successful
descent was made upon the First National Bank
of Carbondale. at IL 10 p. NJ. to-day, while the
teller and another clerk were absent at dinner
leaving the cashier, James Staff alone in the bank.
Mr.. Staff quite old man, suffering from illness
and very feeble. Two men came in by front
door and one Of them asked for change for five
dollar bill. Staff stopped over to comply with the
request, when one of the men grabbed him by the
head pnning it to the desk, and the other jumped
over the counter and bound and gagged him. The
robbers then hastily gathered up all the currency
they could find, amounting to about $40, 900, for
tunately overlooking package containing $4,000
They were disturbed by woman coming to
front and retreating to q back door. Crossing the
river on the ice they were seen to enter sleigh
and dive off. 1t is thought however they did not
go far before secIeting themselves and at 40 +.
NJ two men were arrested on suspicion and are
now having hearing. Mr.. Staff thinks they are
the robbers, but cannot swear positively.
Philadelphia, January IA. Dawson, Judd & Co.
dry goods merchants, have suspended; liabilities,
100000; assets less than $4,000. The principa
losers are the large houses in New York city.
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Mr.. VIZ. Chase Of Paris Hill, cane very near
producing fatal wound upon bis head, last Fri.
day, while cutting wood in his door yard. A line
had been hung n tne sDo *. MI ,s
obstacle he raised his axe TO strike. In 70 doing
it became entangled in the line, and descended,
edge first, upon the crown Of his head, cutting
through his cap, and inficting scalp wound
nearly two inches in length.
At ., FIRE in Bangor, on "Wednesday, three.
was probably fatally burned. The little one with
sister four years old was locked in the room BY
the mother, who was out ct work on Lime street
Before the child could be taken from the bed, in
which the fire caught, her legs and hands were
terribly burned. The injuries will probably prove
fatal.
Avery malignant type Of scarlet fever Is raging
in Winterport. Some of the children die within
twenty-four hours after being taken.
The Cumberland Temperance Association at
tempted to hold a meeting at Saccarappa the other
day, but the cold weather froze up the enthusiasm,
that his pencil would turn into an icicle he went
home and the meeting broke up in freezing
mood. nG
correspondent Of the Wing writes: SIN the
fierce wind last Saturday evening, the Congrega-
tional church in Midtown caught fire from defect
in the furnace; and although the building did not
burn down, the fire and the water from the en-
gines entirely spoiled the inside. During the re-
mainder of the winter, and until repairs can be
made, the society will probably worship in the Ac-
ademy building"
Mrs. Catharine Campbell, wife of VIM. Camp
bell, of Durham, died very suddenly last Thurs
day night
Mrs. Martha A. Marston, wife Of z. W. Mars
ton Of Etna, soon after eating supper, on Mon.
day evening, was taken vomiting and died at six
o'clock the next morning.
The Machas Union ventures the assertion that
you cannot find side by side in Washington county
three finer dwelling houses than those Of james r.
Talbot, L. l.. Keith and John &. Talbot at East
Machias.
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Intrusion upon tho Sabbath.


Mr.. EDITOR VIII you allow me short space
in your paper to reply to article in your yester
days edition signed &C" who it seems is greatly
shocked at the idea of lecture being given upon
the subject of the Holy Land in Meonian Hall
next Sunday evening. In his communication, the
Jewels consistency and fair play, do not look at
all numerous from my point of vision. In the
first place his moral sensibilies seem to be great
" shocked at the idea of an admission of Is cts
being required at the door, while q contribution
box passed about inside the hall would sanctify
the act of receiving money, probably, to his full
and complete satisfaction. Then again his mind
seems to be somewhat mudded as to the kind of
show it is can assure him with solemn sincerity
that it is not a circus, negro minstrel troupe,
and that there will be no clog dancing upon the
occasion. That it is illustrated lecture and is
entirely different from the kind of shows which
seem to run mostly through his mind. He says
"six days shalt thou labor, ETC.. very good adj
vice indeed. seldom work more than five, and
will positively bind myself not to work SO hard
next Sunday as bis minister does, who has proba
bly, worked hard all the six days of the week to
get his sermon ready for delivery upon the seventh
the very subject that shall lecture upon in the
evening. will also promise him that my lecture
will not nure him in the least and that it will give
more reliable information concerning the Holy
Land than he will learn, in any other way, in
all his life, and that it has in very many cases re-
ceved the sanction Of the clergy as Sunday
evening lecture. PROP. N. BELcHER.
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The Poultry Exhibition at Portland.

The second exhibition of the State Poultry As
sociation, now being held at City Hall, Portland.
is one of the largest. most interesting and most
successful shows Of the kind ever held in New
England. Both the main hall and the small hall
or reception room, crowded to their utmost
capacity. The large hall is devoted to the stand
ard breeds of hens, turkeys, geese and ducks j;
while the reception hall is filed with magnificent
display of pigeons, song birds and novelties in the
way of feathered pets, including swans, California
quail, peacocks, etc. In the large hallway with
out are squirrels, rabits guinea pigs, and numer-
obs other fur-bearing pets. Among the largest
contributors from Maine, are Albert Noyes of
Bangor, Hon. Fred. Atwood of Winterport, ]. A
Lord, Kennebunk and F. O. Bailey, R. o. Conant,
F. F. Harris, Leon Labensteni and numerous
others from Portland. Among our own "hen
fancers" We notice the names Of Fred Hamlen
and p. c. Deliver. There are in oil, nearly three
hundred coops on exhibition. The attendance
has been large, and the exhibition has been visited
by many prominent fanciers and breeders from
Massachusetts, Connecticut and other States
UGH of the success Of the exhibition is due to the
excellent management of its efficient officers.
prominent among whom are Hon. G. n. Haskell
and R. O. Conant Of Portland, and Hon. Fred At.
wood of Winterport The exhibition closes this
evening.
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STATE N r. VS..

Isaiah Wentworth, formerly business manager
of the Shaker society in Poland, died in 1homp-
sonyille, Conn, on the 10th inst
The academy at Houlton, under the direction Of
Prof Mecher from the chair of Mathematics in
Colby University, is prospering beyond the ex-
pectation of its most sanguine friends. Prof.
Melcher is perfect gentleman, thorough and
successful instructor.
Mr.. Jesse Bishop of Wayne died on Sunday the
10th inst after an illness of week, aged sixty
nine wears and nine months.
A. p. Blake who twenty years ago resided in
this city, and was a somewhat distinguished mem
Der of the York County Bar, is now an inmate OF
the Essex County jail at Lawrence, Massachu-
SETS Bddeford Democrat.
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Important to the Sick.

DR.. S. D. Howe, Of New York, whose adver-
tisement appears in our paper, is now at the Man
sion House, where he may be consulted by all
who need his services, to-day only. The doctor is
aregularly educated physician and has for mnny
years made specifics Of these Arabian medicines
advertised. His remedies are substitute for cod
liver oil, and the testimony Of many thousands
shows that they are of far more value as medi-
cnes. During the past twenty-five years it is said
that Dr. Howe has examined over 80, 900 invalids
afflicted with various lung difficulties; this GER
tainly gives him the right to speak with some de-
gree Of authority on the subject. All examina-
tons are free Of charge, and he may be consulted
at his rooms to-day from A. NJ. to P. NJ.
Thus far his receptions have been largely attend
ed. Had larger number of visitors yesterday
than ever before in Augusta. Next week the doc
tor will be at the Bangor House, Bangor, from
Tuesday evening to Friday evening, giving advice
and examination free OF charge.
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NEW YORK.
Comments of the New York Press on the
fate Message.

New York, January a.. The Herald calls the
message message of apology, and says it is Il
different document from what was expected.
The Times says the message is moderate,
strong and sensible document, and will make Il
forciblc impression on the country.
The Tribune says the message is not without
merit being adroitly drawn, but it conveys moth
ing not before known, and q statement Of facts
is a failure. 1t throughout partisan, one sided
and weak defense Of an illegal action.
The Herald's New Orleans special despatch says
that Kellogg considers the Presidents message as
leaving out many strong points, but McEnery says
the President has lodged all the issues.
The World styles the message "Grant's plea, "
and condemns it for palliating instead Of denoun-
cling the alleged offences in Louisiana.
The Sun says the President tells mrny things not
enquircd about and very little to the point, open
ing in boisterous tone and tapers off with a
piteous whine.
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WAGNER and Gordon.

At the unanimous request Of the Executive
Courcil, Governor Dingley yesterday reprieved
Wagner until the last Friday in February, al
though the Senate yesterday voted not to ask for
reprieve. This course is taken because OF the
fact that the case Of Gordon. the murderer. has
been in review before the Governor and Council
for two or three days past, and should it be decd-
ed, (and the probabilities are in that direction)
that the full sentence must also be inflicted upon
Gordon, both executions can take place at the
time. The Governor has accordingly granted a
reprieve to Wagner for thirty days.
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Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, Jan. H. 1878.
Flour-dul-e spring at X.
Wheat-No. spring cash, sS1.a; Mch. SJna1s /;
Feb. sstsa.
Corn-No. 2. mixed, cash, 952ls; May, 1lLa7.;
ia Jun G6l Feb.
Osts-No. ?. s2a4s- cash Jan, 66aa-h; 52t.a-
Feb; ST. May.
Rye-No. 2 s5a95.
Barey-No.2 spring kls5al26 cash; l25-a JAM. {;
l27h Feb.
Dressed Hogs OGas 05--.
Perks G5als Is cash: Is Goals 20 Feb; 10 o.
ala " Mch.
Lard-la bal3 Z cash; l3 47kal3 50 Feb; Is s.
ais 671s Mch.
Bulk Meats shoulders 6aak, short rib mid
9ssa-; short clear mid al0-.
Hams Is ms average la.
WhisEey-N-a
Freights-Corn to Buffalo, LA; wheat do ~
a..
Receipts 5000 nour; 29.NoO wheat: II 600 corn /;
9,9ao eats 3iG rye. SEQ barley
shipments - 7,Oo) hour; Is 600 wheat; 20 900
corn: II 600 oats: 5000 barley. 440 rye.