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Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-09-16
Personal.

Capt. Eustace Gibson is attending
Wayne Court.
Mr.. T. G. Morallee, formerly a resi-
dent OF this place was in the city this
week.
DR.. Il. 5. Hrvey has removed to
Wheeling, W. Va, where, we are III
formed he has taken charge Of a hos
pital.
A. A. McNeer, ESQ, and sister of
Monroe County, passed through the
City yesterday, on their way 10 the
Exposition at Cincinnati. We wish
them a pleasant trip.
Mr.. Starr, of the firm of Harrison
& Co., returned from Baltimore this
week, where he has been laying in a
stock of fine goods for the fall and
winter campaign.
Mr.. J. l.. Darlington, proprietor
ofthe Exchange Hotel, Richmond,
and Mr.. Blankenship, his neighbour,
were at the Ware House on Monday
last on their way to Kentucky to Sc
cure some fast horses for Richmond.
Henry :. Walker, Esq, passed
through Tie city Yesterday on his re-
turn from the meeting OF tn" Board
Of Regents, At Wheeling. Mr.. Wal-
kcr do-- not .eem to have sustained
any serious iWury from the brutal At.
tack Of Hans Good.
Miss Kater, Of Trenton, \. j., who
hqs beea visiting her brother in this
City, LEFT ios home yesterday NOR
Gju.. y party Of her young friend,
who we're on the rain to bill her good
nv, fingered too long and were car
ried Oh. They returned however on
the next train.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-09-16

The Penn Monthly fr September was
a very interesting number, aud worthy Il
the reputation Of the Magazine. It, wri-
tiers all show profound research and cul-
ture in their articles. The article On the
Financial duty OF the Nation" we would be
glad to publish entire. 1t Is sound in
doctrine and in logic Il says, every
banker If forty yeara experience, knows
that specie payments in TINS country has
always been u farce; whenever serious
demand existed. panic came and susPen-
SION followed. each demonstration proving
that specie wa not the standard oi value.
and that to restore values it was rsces-
sary - restore confidence, 10 stay Plnics,
ard not to provide specie, but o. bring
tie public mind h the conviction t.ist
they did not need it,
There are also interesting articles on
Educational Ref rms and Reflrmers,
"A review # tie Fossil Flora Of N.'th
America &c. &c.
The Penn is # the best Of the Mlnth-
lies Published hy tie Penn Monthly
Association 233 South Eighth Street,
Philadelphia.
The illustrated Household Magazine,
is tie bes! OF the cneap magazines. It,
only Ole Dollar a wear, j. well printed, tie
matter is god AID tie illustrations We.
gotten up. 1t is published by tie House
held Publishing Company, New York.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-09-16

WARES HoTEL.-Mr. F. H. Ware
has taken charge of his own hotel,
aud engaged Mr.. c. A. Harrison as
clerk. The house has been repaint-
ed, papered and renovated generally
and newly furnished. MeSsrs. Ware
and Harrison are both gentlemen of
experience, and their household and
dining room arrangements are under
the charge of ladies of taste and liber-
alily, 50 that parties stopping there
may be assured Of finding first class
accommodations, in every Particu-
lar.
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A MONSTER TooTH.-Mr. Lewis

A MONSTER TooTH.-Mr. Lewis
Casey, living on Lime Kiln Branch
of Big Buffalo creek, two miles and a
half from Red House, found on the
Sd of August, after the great ''fresh, :"
mammoth tooth, lodged on sand
bar. Taking it to the house, in the
presence of several neighbors, he
measured it. The face or top of the
tooth measured 81 by ~ inches. AS
for its length, the prongs having rot
ted off it is conjectured to have meas
ured from eight 10 ten inches. One
of Mr.. Casey's neighbors found one
about a third as large as this one a
few years ago. These teeth evident
" belonged to the extinct mastodon.
Winfield Independent.
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PROSPECTS,.

While tho company Will be enabled
from the beginning t. sell at ~ ircrca 81
Of several hundred per cent, and at tie
same time offer lots at very low prices.
the probability l. that in a few years the
remaining lots will be largely increased
in value and realize many times tie pres
ert prices 4 safer ard better investment
has never been Offered o. the pubic-there
can he 90 question Il lCs' there can be
only steady increase in value from year
~ wear Charleston j. tie natural manu-
featuring center # the kauawha Valley;
with cheap caai, iron ore. fire cay, lime
stone, lumber, salt, &c. immed aicly sur
rounding tie city, AID god tra''poria-
ton east and wet ~ 4 word ~ greet
manufacturing advantages p FRO possessed
by a,v city in America, 1t can ~ but 4
short time until our prr.ant snuiscio-
ries are double ard treb..d, and every
loot 81 real estate c,eat' = increased in val
ue. The preseI. owner. on , all bee, .e
OBLIGED l. d 81 o. Il A. interest.
Tie title = peii.c'; 81 - ~ 20
any portion e tic /. j ~ b., -
ceIled or secured 10 . .sf4cty,y n.'-.
ner.
Tiy.r,-ea are 800 esch e. T.. srcs
81 dividend from sale. already u.'e.
J. J.. WALEKH Tru.tee.
For furtber information I'd maps sd
pamphlet, apply o the trustee or 70.
DAVID l.. RUFFNER,
Char e-t"n. West Va.
CHARLES {. LEWIS.
President Kaaawla Valley Bank
JOHN {. CLAYPOOL,
Cashier F.rst National ba1L,
Charleston, Karawh, Co., ". Va.
Ma. u.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-09-16

ENrErrAI>NsNr-.-Fhe Concr--
-.t,oaa, Church gave another enter
aiuncat last Thursday night, which
was We'll attended aud very &C esS
tul There we're Tableaux, Music and
Refreshments. These entertainments
are popular and are aidins The ex-
che9uer Of the church.
On Tuesday evening last, the ladies
Of the NJ. + Church, under the di-
rection Of Mr., Prctyman gave a
sociab.e at Iugham's Hall, where
mu,h and milk, and Ice Cream Were
served up Daring the evening there
was instrumental music by MeSs~s.
Sample and Sexton, Cornet, Gibson,
Sioliu, accompanied by Miss Kafer
ON the Organ. Daring the evening
several beautiful quartettrs were
sung bv Mrs. Young, Soprano, Miss
Kaier. Alto, Gen. O,ey,- Tenor and
MIR. J. I. Sample Bas>o.
The entertainment was well pat
rJniHd.
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NEW EEGTEg..

c. E. Myers, would respectfully
infolm the denizens Of Huntington,
and all who visit It's classic precincts,
that he has opened a Hotel on the
European plan, at the corner Of 18th
and Second Avenue, where he viii
be happy to serve all who come.
lie guarantees that anybody who
comes to his house for a good square
meal will not 90 away unsatisfed.-
You call for what you want and pay
for what YOU get. If.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-09-16

Rev. ". ". Foreman, lcolorel) Of the
Methodist church, preached in the grove
on the fiat to large congregations last
Sunday morning aad evening. Both ser
mon. were very creditabc indeed. The
speaker seemed perfectly familiar with
his subject, and haudi'd it well. Quite a
number # white persons also attended.
A Collection wa taken M both in the
mrrairs evening, and though ne con
siderable amount va. raised, all seened
- contribute something, snd from this
fact our white fr.eads IN sht draw a prafi-
table --@,n. The colored people contem-
plate building a church at this place soon.
- Nou.lnin NarnR.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-09-16

Jon WoRx-We have added largely to
the facilities of our office for doing Job
work, are prepared to execute all kinds
oicards, posters. pamphlets Letter heads,
Legal blanks Of all kinds, invitations,
programmes &c. &e., in first rate style, and
a panic prices
The attention Of country merchants is
called to our Handb,lls for business men.
We get them upin fine style and at very
low prices.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-09-16

JOB WoRK-We return our thanks n
many friends for their liberal patronage
in the way of Jobwork and ask for its con-
tiuuance, but we are compelled to adopt
the CASH SYSTEM for onr work; it is
impossible for us TO pay cash, as We are
required to do for material and work, and
then wait two, three or four months for
the money. Remember the lowest prices
for CASH, is our motto. We guarantee
satisfaction.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-09-16
CASSrILLE

is all Q. X. The School is in sue
cesstul operation under care of Prof.
j. G. Romans. Unison Lodge A.
+ & A. NJ. is doing nobly. The
Cassvilte House is still up to its usu-
al high standard aud Is we'll patron
lied. Capt. jim. has just erected a
handsome night-lamp in front of the
Hotel. \ little shooting ia not
much thought of here, but on Satur>
day night the notorious Andy Trash
or came into town, but soon found i
WIS not good place TO stay and de-
parted through an adjacent corn field
keeping step to the music ola dozen
or more revolvers &c. GA Sunday
evening the 9th inst. a slight "furse'
took place between Samuel Bartram
and the celebrated Sprigg's brothers,
celebrated for pure cuSsedness, J
which resulted in the shooting of the
latter parties. Wash Sprigg was shot
near the heart and died on the fol
lowing morning. Squire Sprigg was
shot in the abdomen and is in a dan
gerous condition. Bar;ram escaped
unhurt. The cause Of the difficulty
may he briefly stated as q woman OF
doubtful character.
Mr.. Wayne Ferguson was robbed
Of his pocket book at the Madison
House in Cincinnati recently, it
contained but small amount of
money at the time, but some valua-
be papers are gone. The thief over
looked a fine watch which was in the
room nj the same time. Had the
thief delayed the stealing until the
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-09-16

Or A VISIT. -Thirty-one years ago
General Jackson owned trusty and
faithful servant, whom he frequently
left in charge Of important business.
In the winter of A, the General was
a member of the Legislature He
left SANDY in charge of his farm
During the winter Sandy" took
French leave, together with his wife
and three children, and did not stop
until his feet trod the shores where
real freedom was enjoyed-Canada.
The General made no effort to recov-
err him and never heard from him UNI
til yesterday; when, during the morn
ing, SANDY" made a cali and was
very cordially received by the Gener-
al and his family.-State Journal.
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NOTICE..

EGanawEla SpliIia and
Srmi.Eanne.Ceal al prices
lower Than ever offered in
this City. Also Lime. &c.
nscu!. Plaster, Shingles
and Latsi, at very low pri-
ccS.
Ward. Cor. 9nd Ave. and
Te.lt2f Street.
e. R. GREEN
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-09-16

Doors, SASH AND BLISDS.-We
would direct the attention OF those
who are building to the advertise
meuts of Mr.. \ B. Palmer, who
keeps a l:rge stock on hand and sells
them at lower prices than any one
else i'm town.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-09-16

The matter of selecting successor
to the late Gen. PANEL, as State
Senator from this District. has been
taken up, and Captain Andrew Will
-on and Alfred Caldwell, Esq, are
announced as suitable candidates. =
There will be other names brought
forward, and we refrain from any eX-
preston ofopinion in the matter, I'M
til the list is made up, only noting the
fact that the approaching session of
the Legislature will probably be one
of especial Importance to this city and
District, and there Is special need
therefore of selecting the most efficient
representative that can be had, to ill
the vacancy now existing. - Uheeiiag
Standard.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-09-16

SAN GupcnN.-UoId your horses
The old reliable has GONE TO Cincin-
matt for his stock of Fall Goods and
saws he IS goiu. to get the best stock
ever brought 90 this market, Goods
are very low now, and can be bought
at \ sacrifice for the ready money 50
We expect to see some bargains.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-09-16

SNS,N5 OIL THE ENCuANGE The
Exchange left he~e ou last Friday
wilma very large load of freight ant
passengers for Cincinnati. Among
other items ot freight were several.
car oei. of coffee.
When 3b'u,ten miles below Ports
mouth. she ran on a log which caused
berto sirkiu about four feet of WAFER,
Na-cl d.i aot come over her c1srif,
aai consequently there was no dam
a-e dome TO her cargo. She ue,
stai-htou q grayei bottom, and Will
DE raised In day or two.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-09-16
CHARLESTON, W. VA,
Sept. 6, 1873.

Please inform your readers that
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
has kindly consented to issue half
fare ticke:s to all frst-class passen-
gers attending the Western Virginia
Conference, NJ. f. Church. South,
ut Guyandotte, said tickets to be
good from the 10Th to the 18th. 1t
will be necessary to have the certif-
cate of the Conference Secretary of
such attendance. Respectfully,
". NJ. KENNEDY
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-09-16

The Bank is pursuing the "even
tenor of its wav," as if there had new
err bsen robbery. The currency
has been inflated to an extent beyond
its late contraction, and Mr.. Russell
Is calm IS n summer morning.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-09-16

PATRONS OF HUsBANDRY-The Bloom
ingda'e Grange. z. f. Love, Master, will
hold a meeting at Mr.. C.. f. Roffes' old
place on the Guyan River above Bar
boursville on Saturday next 18th. Mem
bers Of neighboring Oranges arc invited
and il is expected that there viii be
lively meeting.
There will sl.o be meeting OF the Pa
irons in the reighborho6d of Scott Depot
on the same day, when speeches are ex-
pected, and other interesting exercises.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-09-16

CRY LEvY.-Council meets this
evening TO lay the City Lew. Gea.
O.ey has been busily engaged for sew
ecl DAYS I'm getting ND the accounts %
the resources. &c. Of the corporation
and thinks the levy will not be iacreas-
ed over that of last yeW, notwi'h-
standing the extra expenditure for
The El-.ue, Hose, Ci>terns, &c.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-09-16

Weore requested by Nh. NJ. II.
Brooks to say that his supply of Two
Horse Busgies Is exhausted, but he
has a full supply of everything else
on haad that Is usually Hep, in q first
class Drug Store. Next door to the
Post Office.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-09-16

The erection Of tie kauawha Iron
Works, just above this property on the
Elk. and the opening Of iron orc, fire. clay
and limestone misses in the hills immedi-
ately adjoining, is ,'ready increasing tie
population, AMI mu",, IN connection with
other industries, brig ia several thous-
and inhabitants within tie next two YEAR,.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-09-16

Mr.. w. II. Harper will shortly
retire from the firm of Harper Il
Hanna. He.returns TO his old home in
Pennsylvania. His successor is Capt
j. w. Mccullough, who is well known
and popular among our citizens.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-09-16

KNIFE LosT.-A Young man who
was a candidate for examination at
the school house last week, borrowed
Mr.. Bishops pocket-knite to sharpen
his pencil with. and forgot to return
ii to him. To save trouble he will
please leave it at this office.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-09-16
4. 3. PALMER

Those # our readers who propose
to visit Cincinnati during the coming
Industrial Exposition, will be glad to
know that this paper can be seen on
file at the office of f. \. FRESH
MAN, ADVERTISING AGENT, 1870
West Fourth Street, where all facili-
ties will he extended them to read
their home news. Il.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-09-16
LOCATION.

This property embraces tie choicest
part Of tie site upon which Charleston is
built. 1t lies IN tie angle formed by the
Elk aud kanawhs river.-on the lower
SIDE Of tie Elk it is almost perfectly lev
e, AID is well drained-has already r
population II over four hundred, and a
number Of new houses building al this
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-09-16

THANKS-We return thanks to several
of our subscribers who have called at our
Office and settled up their bills for sub
scription lately. Ii all our friends would
do likewise we would be "as happy as
big suuhower"
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-09-16

ADvERTIsING.-We published a
notice of a lost earring last week in
less than ten hours after the paper
was issued we had the earring and re-
turned it to the owner If Won lose
anything, publish it in the ADyER-
User.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-09-16

ACCIDENT N LITTLE BEND TUS-
NEL.-J. w. EIlet and D. r. Clark,
carpenters employed by the c. q Q.
r. f., on the Middle Division, were
killed in little Bend Tunnel, at II
o'clock on Saturday, while adjusting
one of the center., by the giving
away of the center, and falling OF
timber and rocks. Mr.. Ellet, who
had charge Of the gang of hands was
caught by the timber and rocks fall
ing across the lower part of his body,
and survived but a few seconds, after
being taken oft by his comrades,
several Of whom made narrow es-
capes. Mr.. Clark was instantly kill
ed by falling face forward on the cen
ter block, and a heavy rock falling
on the back OF his head. John Ellet
was native of Goochland county,
and was % years of age. He was a
great favorite with all his acquain-
tances, and was of a noble and gener-
Gus character. His body was brought
to Stanton Monday morning by w.
NJ. Page and J. w. Brightwell, and
was buried in Thornrose Cemetery,
attended BY number Of his Staun-
ton friends.
The body of Mr.. Clark. was sent to
his friends, near Mediums river, in
charge of one Of his comrades.
Mr. VIM. King, son of Mr.. G. F..
Kins, Of this place, was also severely
bat not fatally injured.
Little Bend Tunnel is located a
short distance west of the Big Bend
Tunnel, where Mr.. Roadcap wa. kill
cd few weeks ago.-,Stauaton Spec
tHor.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-09-16
\ SrrrrlATrOv.-Our Green B

4 SrErUlATIoN.-Our Green Bot
ton correspondent wants man of
energy, experience and capital to
Join himin a business which he
guarantees will produce large re-
turns ANY one wishing 10 join him
can ascertain his address at this Of
Zee.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-09-16
AGREAT WANT PROVE.
DEED FOR.

The work of hours done in as ma
ny minutes, by the use of Lapham's
Sewing Machine Braider. A trial
will convince any one of it. merits
Price, $3.50. For sale at the Mil
linery Store of Mrs. ). W. Ingham.
AUG. - II.
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SOUNDS AND ECHOES FROM
WAYNE COUNTY.
Hor.eoac. Correspondence Of the Advertiser.

hpl scnt't C'istHi 'H"-i''c"' '|c N'NS t'S'''
WAYNE COUNTY. Sept. 9TH 1879. -
The instrument clicked in the Tcle,
graph Otice at TIE mouth Of Bear
Greek Yesterday saying, Bank OF
Huntington robbed to-day of fifteen
thousand dollars, by six mounted
hors-men. liav. men to watch the
cro>s-ways.' A good deal Of interest
va. manifested, bat for the want OF
energy and organization not any
thing was done, and at disk the rob
hers made their way up Bear Creek
into the hills uumoleSted.
They were followed to-day by q
party from Huntington (aud some OF
our citizens tor some distance, but
the unlimited forests presented a
secure hiding place for the villains
and the chase was given up, as the
horses and men were both worn down
and tstigued.
There is q demand for Teachers In
this county at present, as the very
moderate wages offered has driven
many experienced Teachers from the
seld to seek other and better paying
business.
Quarterly meeting commences al
Newmans Gap on the 2nd. Of Octo
Der, under the charge OF Rev Tralnor
Sunday the 9th, inst. dawned
bright and clear and the rising sun
shone cheerfully down upon jim
Dope as he was travelling in search OF
the house that Ruby keeps. The
reason for this is that jim had lately
entered Mr.. lessee Pasley's Store il
the night and procured what he want
Ell without money, credit, or collater'
al security.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-09-16

New Hostile Fire Company re-
ceived this week the six hundred feet Of
hose ordered by the City Councils. They
are nov fully prepared to battle with the
destructive element, and the citizens will
rest much easier than formerly on the
suhiact
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-09-16
SPECIAL NOTICES

Changers do you wish to double
your crop of grass and corn, if so go
to 4. Is. Palmer's and buy some
Land Plaster which he is selling
cheap, in order to introduce it.
l bave on hand for sale low, $50
barrels White and Gray Lime and
Land Plaster.
4. 3. PALMER
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-09-16

SCHOOL For We
are authorized by Wm. r. Seamands
to say that he could have captured
the Bank Robbers before this time,
IA he captured many other criminals
in hi, younger days. That the
County and State may nave the ben,
EFT of his services, he proposes to take
school of detectives, and bring
them up to the business. He would
.tipulate that he must have the sclee
ton ofhi> own men and mu,t receive
a fee with each ono. If he can make
such an arrangement he Is willing to
guarantee 20 catch all the thieves and
robbers or pay all damages.
In addition IN other immunitic'
and privileges. Mr.. Seamouds would
re4uir" free pass on all the rail
roads Of the United Sretes. 81 that
he could follow the criminals to the
end of the world /: necessary.
Nr. ,eam,utl, should have con
tract.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-09-16

Alfred Caldwell, Esq, is mentioned as a
suitable man to I'LL the vacancy in the
West Virginia Seua,e, caused b. tie death
OF Senator Pannell.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-09-16
AR PALMER Dca.er i'm

A.fs. PALMER Hbea!er i'm
Doors. Sash. BLINDS. Frame
Rough and Dressed Eunl-
Der. Flooring, Weather.
boarding. Pine and Pop
lar Shingles. WOuidings.
Eaiil. NeWes Posts AZ BAN
uisserS. Drain Tile. al Pat
elaa FiuPs. White and Gray
Kimc. PLASTER. Cement.
Flower Pots tSc. A Eargc
Stock Constantly OF, hand.
CASH orders promptly fill
ea 81 solicited. Bel Avenue.
Ssri. ssiss .X 9th Sts Hunt
isgdoya, W.. Va. Jan. Ii IT,