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Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-08-12
PROSPECTS.

While the company will be enabled
from the beginning 10 sell at an increa Il
Of several hundred per cent, and at tho
same time offer lots at very low prices
the probability is that in few years the
remaining lots will be largely increased
in value and realize many times the pres
ent prices. A safer and better investment
has never been offered to the public-therC
can be no question OF loss, there can bc
only steady increase in value from yeal
TO wear. Charleston is the natural manu-
featuring center of the kanawha Valley
with cheap coal, iron ore, fire clay, lime
stone. lumber, salt, &c, Immediately sur,
rounding the city, and good Transports
ton east and west. in II word as great
manufacturing advantages as arepossesSed
by any city in America, il can be but i
short time until our present manufacto-
ries are double and trebled, and every
foot Of real estate greatly increased in val
ne. The present owners only sell because
obliged to dispose Of an interest.
The title IL perfect; all liens now on
any portion Of the land will be either can
celled or secured in a satisfactory man
ner.
The shares are 500 each, less the amount
Of dividend from sales already made.
J. 3. WALKER, Trustee.
For further information and maps and
pamphlets apply 10 the trustee or TO
DAVID l.. RUFFNER,
Charleston. West Va.
CHARLES c. LEWIS,
President kanawha Valley Bank.
JOHN G. CLAYPOOL,
Cashier First National Bank,
Charleston, Kanawha Co., ". Va.
May II.
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An ABSURD SroRY.-A very alb
surd story was published in the Gin
cinati Enquirer, a few days ago, put
ting forth the idea that the young
men who were run down and drown
ed by the tow boat My Choice" were
murdered.
The author of such story should
he punished, as it seems impossible
that it should be prompted by any
other motive than a malicious desire
for mischief.
The Young men in the boat stop
ned here at nearly dark. They had
some talk with Mr.. Adams at the
wharf boat and had not the appear
ance OF being in the habit OF drink
| ING. Mr.. Adams was very favorably
IMPRESSED with them. After they
1 left here. we have been informed that
they stopped at Burlington, 4 miles
below here, and it must have been
dark when they got there. Not very
far from Burlington they met the
| Boat which ran over them. We have
interviewed several persons who
ought to be well posted in the posi-,
I biitieS of such an affair, and they all
argue that ii there were no extrlnslc
evidence. that the accident took place
, lust as represented, the circumstances
Themselves would render any other
/ view Of it absurd. But the follow
/ ing letter from the pilot of the Tow
boat which ran over them, ought to
put an end to controversy on the SUD
feet. 1t shows very plainly that the
Young men were aware OF their dam
ger and tried to avoid it.
It was between seven and elSht
o'clock when theyoung men lett here
they afterward stopped at Burlington
after the accident the tow-boat drlfted
down the stream a mile or two hav>
in her yawl out out rowing around
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The West Charleston Conn
DaUy.

A charter has been obtained and stock
is being subscribed with view TO the pur-
chase Of West Charleston from the Trus-
tee who represent the present owners:
The property embraces more than TWO
THOUSAND TOWN LOTS, 40xl20 fee,
each, and about $50 acres Of streets and
alleys. Also the proceeds Of all sales
made by the Trustee up to date, amount
ing to about $4,000 in cash and bonds,
for lots SOLD AT AN AVERAGE OF
NEARLY 1885 EACH. Also thirteen
houses valued at $4,000, including one of
nine rooms, with stable and out houses
and finally the proceeds to be derived from
the sale Of the KdndrhG !SdT and ria
ming Mn.
THE RENTS derived from this prop
erty. including houses, brickyards, fair
grounds, &c, amount 10 over 5000 per
annum At the rate at which the proper
ty is offered 10 the Company, over 500
PER CENT. will be made by the Com
pany on every lot hereafter sold by them
at the pSees n. which lots have been
heretofore selling-and on choice lots
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EXCELSIOR FIRE CoNPANY.-The
organization of a Fire Company took
place on Saturday evening last at
Orders Hall, when a large meeting
was held and some so or 80 names
enrolled in the company. After a
partial organization the meeting adj
jOuIned to Tuesday evening, when
the list of officers was completed as
follows: President, A. j. Enslow /;
Vice Pies. f. K. Green; Sec. Wm.
Martin; Treas, Smell NJ. Smith; Cap
tain, Eustace Gibson; First Lieut..
T. NJ. Smith; Second Lieut., j..
Boon; Messenger, G. F, finder !;
Standing Committee, j. w. Verlan>
der, II G.. Simms, p. ]. Keefe; Di-
rectors Of Engine, Capt. L. Z. D..
Faulcaner, w. H. Montrose, r. A.
Mathews, w. Keadle; Directors of
Hose, j. w. Gunther, \. S. Parsons,
j. w. Nerlander, q. Nutter.
A committee was appointed, CON-
sisting of Messrs. Simms, Boon, Yer
lander and Obey to draft Constitution
and Bylaws. Those Of the Ports
mouth company We're adopted, with
some notifications
The stated meetings of the Com
pany will he held on the first Tues
day of each month There will be
special meeting of the Company held
at Creider's Hall, on next Tuesday
evening. The officers of the Com
pany appointed drill to take place ev-
cry two weeks and will, as speedily as
possible bring their men up to eff
cheney in action.
As soon as tie Cisterns are pre-
pared, much of the dread of fire which
has been felt here, will be allayed,
as the people will not feel so helpless
in Its presence.
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MoNRoE CoUNTY.-We learr
from the WatchmGn. that the Demo
Gratis of Monroe are keeping up theil
organization, and held convention
last week for the nomination of Coun.
" Superintendent of Free Schools
The nominee for the office is Mr.. j.
ID. Beckett who received a large major
ity ON the first ballot. Mr.. Beckett
Is gentleman well qualified for the
position, and isalsO most deserving of
1t. He has been persevering stu
dent, and having worked so hard to
sympathize with those who are pur-
suing the same OBJECT. We hope he
may have a large majority at the
election.
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olC iiOW
"pulverized pork"
The Ohio river is now sweetly sing
ing put me in my little bed"
Sensible people will begin now to
secure their winters supply of coal.
Fun at Harmison's next week.
Goods sold at auction. See adver-
tisement.
A good looking female barber
would prove hazing institution in
Huntington.
Our grocers are complaining of
hard times, they say matters begin
to groceries.
1t is expected that Gen. Grant
will, during his present summer tour
visit Washington.
A painful rumor, to the effect that
hoop skirts will be revived this win
ter, is in circulation.
Some of the youngsters sport nose
gays in their coats, others sport gay
noses on their faces.
Of course !, Il and your sweetheart
will attend the lableaux at the Con-
gregational Church to night.
The latest development in female
grammar. is the term "chairmaness
or "officereSs' of the meeting.
Now that the rainy season is over,
the next thing in order will he a
souall about hot weather and dirty
streets.
1t is rumored that Harrison II
Co.. will in short time move their
store from Huntington. That will
be void not easily filled.
The approaching fail will be pro
life in weddings in this locality.
That's right youngsters, you've just
rs good a right to starve as anybody.
Venus. Jupiter, Saturn and Mars
are now visible, but our city council
has made no effort to prohibit swine
from running at large in our streets.
Fire engine talk is all the rage
now, for instance; Shake her up
lively lads !" NOW give it to her !"
Cit of dem hose, or I'll smack yer
on de snoot.
Sammy B after seven hours
courtship on Sunday night, fastened
his departure when his lady remark
ed, what beautiful sunrise we will
have to day.
Thirty seven men lodged at Cab
ellis hotel Saturday night, and but
three of them breakfasted, the rest
having their pockets filed with sand
witches. Economical travellers those.
The question is repeatedly asked
"why do drowning persons come
three times to the surface? The
next time we come across a drowning
man we will interview him Oh the
subject.
He attempted to kiss her, she COW
cred her face with her hands and said,
why, / never thought my face was
so large, there's room for a hundred
fingers" and then he kissed her be
tween the spaces.
Bill Isaacs and Jake Long, both
colored, had war of words, and re
suited in Bill asserting that he would
pull the nose of Jake. The latter
walked off remarking, IF you do dat
I'll bet you'll Lave your hands full,
to which we would add, kerect, as the
nasal organ of Jake is whopper.
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A. Es. s'ALyE Err Deaier III
Doors. Sash. Blind. E'rGIll e
Es0ngh and Dressc': Euni-
Der. Flooring. Weather.
boarding. Pine and Pop
lar Shingles. NOuidings,
Lath. Newell Posts d Ban
nister~. BRAIN Tile. 81 Pat
enf Flsles. White and Gray
lime. Plaster. Cement.
Glover Pots Or. a Large
Stock Constantly OF hand.
Cash orders promptly fill
ed a. solicited. 81 Avenue.
Bet. Sth AZ 9th Sts Hunt.
imgton. W. va. Jan. II IT,
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All PRISONS who aspire to beauty Of per-
sonal appearance should not neglect that
natural accessory, the hair. By many
ithas been neglected until the hair
hair has become thin, gray, or entirely fall
len of. Messrs Hall & Co., Nashua, n.
H., have produced an efectual remedy,
Siclian Hair Remover, which cures all
diseases of the scalp. This wonderful
preparation acts upon the glands, which
support and nourish the hair, restores
gray hair to it's original color, makes the
scalp white and clean, removes and pre-
vents the formation of dandruf and all
cutaneous eruptions; and, by its tonic
and nutritive properties, restores the
scalp to a healty state, and creates a new
growth. As dressing, it lie unsurpassed,
giving the hair that brilliancy SO much
admired by all-Boston Commercial.
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NEW HOTEL.

C. c. Myers, would, respectfully
Inform the denizens of Huntington,
and all who visit its classic precincts,
that he has opened Hotel on the
European plan, at the corner of 9TH
and Second Avenue, where he vii!
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. tt.
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New BUILDINGS. -NOtwithstand-
inc the hard times, there are more
Improvement. going on in Hunting
ton now than for Is months past.
Smith, Davis & Co., have built Il
fine brick on Second Avenue for the
accommodation Of their Drug busi>
ness the roof is on, and the carpen>
tiers are now at work on the inside.
1t will soon be ready for occupancy.
Mess. x. Il. Harvey and Sons, and
VI. \. Jones, are erecting a brick
block at the corner of 3rd Avenue
and 10Th street which will be an or
nament to that part of the city. We
have seen the drawings of the build
dinrS, made by Mr.. f. r. Green,
and they display great taste and neat
ness. They are PLAIN, but neat and
symmetrical.
Mr.. J,n,s is removing his large
frame building to the back end OF
his lot, and will build in the same
stvle as Mr.. Harvey's, making a bu-
siuess front.
The foundations for this block are
already in.
On the opposite corner of Tenth
street. Mess. Laidley Il Johnson are
getting the material ready for the
erection ola Brick building for the
Huntington Bank, which will be push
forward ana be soon ready for occu'
pancy.
Mr.. c y. Lallance will proceed
nj once 10 erect large store and Ma
sonic Hall on the corner of Sth and Bird
Avenue, opposite the ADVERTISER
OFFICE. Tie lIasons will occupy the
third story as a hall Mr.. Lallance
has obligated himself to have it ready
ready for occupancy in 80 days from
this date.
We hear Of other Improvements
which are soon to take place, and in
one wear from now Huntington will
present much finer appearance than
at present.
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"PrTTsBURG, Aug. 8, 1875.
"MR. F. AIMS, Cincinnati:

II received your letter of inquiry in re-
gard to the four men who were drowned
on the 2Sth Of July, near Burlington. /
sent an account of the sad affair to the
Gazette, of your city, and can tell very
little more in addition. The men had a
light in their skiff, which would have
made them perfectly safe from accident
had they floated with the current or re-
manned in one place while the boats were
passing.
81 think our lights must have confused
them, and hearing the noise Of our barges
In the water, they became alarmed and
started to pull for the shore, being deceiv-
ed in the distance the barges were from
them. The night was very dark and smo-
ky; we had two men on the head of our
tow, looking out for the snags and floating
drift. They say they could not tell it was
skif until ii was close 10 us, and the
men had started to row across our bow,
when they called to them to not pull in
front of u.s. Our boat was already stop
ped and had commenced TO back, had
backed two or three revolutions when their
light went out of sight from the pilot
house, / kept on backing until our men
on the barges called to stop, as they could
see one man in the river in front of the
barges. They threw him line and told
him to take hold of it, but he did not, and
before our yawl got to the front he had
sunk. We foated down with the current,
for mile or more we rowed all about
our tow with light, but could not see
anything of the men. We picked up a
trunk, which we have on the boat, and
will leave it at Thomas Dodsworth's coal
office,in Cincinnati,on our first trip down,
which will be in about week.
ave stopped at Huntington and repor-
ted the accident, and learned that the men
had stopped there for supper. | regret
very much the sad accident. did all in
my power to avoid it. In sympathy with
the friends and relatives Of the deceased,
remain yours,
M. l.. WOOD,
SPilot steamer MyChoice"
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JOHN E WnsoN.-The death OF
Mr.. John T. Wilson, which occur.
at his home in this city yesterday
morning, takes from this community
one of its best and most valued citi-
zens. Born here in 1885. he spent
the greater part of his life in mer-
camille pursuits, but found time to
take an active interest IN all enter
prises devised for the public benefit.
A courteous, highminded, cultivated,
christian gentleman, he won and kept
the respect and confidence of the
people among whom he lived, and
in the lingering illness which prece-
ded his death, he had the sincere
commiseration and sympathy of the
public. - Wheeling Standard.
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THE Penn MoNTmY.-This ster-
linz Magazine Is on our table, and rs
usual is full of instructive matter -
The Penn is a Magazine for scholars
and thinkers. While not abStruse,
vet il Is advanced in the position it
occupies. \ very interesting paper
this month is on Educational reform
and Reformers" by Joseph Lancaster,
who we suppose is son Of the origi-
nator of the Lancasterian system of
schools.
P,of. Cope, an old schoolmate, OF
ours. contributes an article on Con
sciousness in Evolution. There are
also papers on "the Fossil Flora of
North America 'Fusang' &c, &c.
The Office OF the Penn, is removed
10 NJ. 233 South Eighth Street, Phil
adelphia.
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/ have removed into my new Brick
Store near the corner of 10th street
where have large stock Of summer
clothing at all prices, which Intend
to sell before it is time to buy Fal
goods. Now is the time to buy good:
at your own prices.
Come on men of Logan and Lin
coin, OF Wayne and Cabell, and Put
nam. | am ready for you.
July ! If. SAM GIDEON.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-08-12

MARRIAGE LICENSE. Marriage
licenses were issued by the Clerk Of
Wayne County, for the month, end.
ing July 26th, 1S75:-Chas. Hazard
and Jennie FARRELL Edmund Chris.
tian and Rebecca Workman; Elijah
Mainard and Mary j. Mathews
Jno S. Porter and Rebecca Cameron ;
Enock Adkins and Frances j. Porter ;
w. A. Dean and Elender Harrison
j. b. Ferguson and Calista Crum l..
ID. Hobbs and Maria A. Blanken-
ship.
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SUNDAY SERvIcEs.-Rsv. j. ID.
McCliutock was absent last Sabbath
and there were no services at his
church.
Rev. JnO. Gibson, brother of Capt.
EuStace Gibson, of this CITY, preach
ell at the Congregational Church on
Sunday evening.
Rev, NJ. Postal, of Ohio, preached
at the Methodist church in the even
ing,
DR.. Prettyman the Pastor of the
NJ f. Church is absent at the late
residence of his father, in Milford,
Del, who died on Wednesday, July
Dist, aged So years The Baltimore
S,m says the deceased was for over 60
years a minister ofthe Baltimore Com
ference of the VI. +. Church.
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TIE Colossal GOLD SHEAF SEED
WHEAT.-Messrs. GuStavus, Lind
sev * Co, of Holston, Va, send us
an advertisement of the above high
sounding article and ask Us to publish
Il two months and wait ID or IS days
for the pay. They refer us to the
.Io,paa or Valley Times, for informa-
uon As to their "solrspcy IN Real Is
tse" As there are no such papers a,
the Journal or Valley Times, and as
Real Estate in IIOlSton would not be
sphect to draft, we decline but vii
give them this notice GRATIS.
We will guarantee that il any one
sends Gustavus. Lindsey Il Co.. any
money. tl.ev will lose it. The whole
thing Is a swindle from beginning tC
end There Is no such thing a $50
Iossal Golden Sheaf Wheat and no
bodv but a fool would be gulled by
the advertisement lift was published
hut n all the fools are not dead yet
we publish this word Of warning.
We make no charge for this al
vertisement. but if the'partieS see nj
10 do so, they can send on their . lbs
of wheat or their beautiful Chrome
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BOOTS. SHOES, LEATH
Err &c. &c.

Ihnyc just enlarged my
store and received my
SPRIN X STOCK com
siStinG of Il fall line OF
Ladies' Misses. and Chill
drcn~' shoes OF all kin Dis
and qualities. GENTS
BOOTS, SHOES. GA l.
TIERS. BRCGANsS sc.
L. purchase direct from
the nuf;,ctuI.crS. ana
dcvOting my attention
entirely to this business
am able to sell on the
most reasonable terms.
Z have sOIafc Het" agid very
beautiful varieties Of shoes
to which I wish 10 a.k i:ae
notice Of iEle ladies. RE-
member The place Della
BARS sEE0E STORE. Sd
Ave. three doors below the
Advertiser 0fsiCc.
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NJ. s. r. r. |. G. C.-This cele,
brated Society will give an entertain,
ment at the Congregational Church.
this Thursday evening. Come and
see and hear. Admittance, 10 cents
Refreshments, and Ice Cream extra.
For M,tsie,-Grand March, Reso
luton, In the Starlight. Gathering
Shells, Three Fishers, Song of Sea
Bird, Evening Echoes. My Fathers
Growing Old, DC.
TdbleGw,-Religion, Maud Muller
Three Fishers, Sought and Caught
and others. Reading, Recitation, &c,
all for a dime. COMMITTEE.
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DEAFNESS AND CATARRHAL La
DIV who had suffered for years from
Deafness and Catarrh was cured by
a simple Indian Remedy. Her sym
pathy and gratitude prompt her to
send the recipe, free of charge, to
any one similarly afli ted. Address
Mrs. Nj. Clara Legget, jersey City,
NJ. t d k 1t.
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LOCATION.

This property embraces the choices,
part OF the site upon which Charleston is
built. 1t lies in tie angle formed by the
Elk and Kanawha rivers-on the lower
side Of the Elk it is almost perfectly lev
ell, and is well drained-has already e
population Of over four hundred, and a
number Of new houses building at this
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-08-12

GUNN1NG BY GUESS. On last
Friday evening, Mr. Kemp Hatfield
discovered a man trying To get into
tbc rear oft the store of Smith, Bowen
Il Co.. corner 9TH street and 81 Ave
nue.. The thief was pursued by MIR.
Hatfield, who fired l shot from his
revolver at him, bnt failed to bring
him down. He ran across to second
avenue and passed under Mayor
Barke's window, pursued by Hatfield
and Harris the private Waterman
ON Block 81. Harris fired at him,
and the ball struck Mayor Burke's
house near his Honor'S head, which
made him bounce out of bed with
more haste than dignity.
They pursued him up the alley be-
Secn ri and 81 Avenue, and 4 gen
tleman near 10th street hearing the
noise came out and took a pop or
two ut him, but he seemed to have a
charmed lite. aud got away un>cathed.
No doubt the thief came TO the
conclusion that big fuss was made
in this town over a little midnight
stealing.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-08-12

Mason CoUNY FAR-We have
received from II. Il. Howard, Esd,
Secretary, a copy oftbe rules, reguIa
tions AMI premium list of the Mason
County Agricultural and Mechanical
Association for the Fair to be held at
Point Pleasant on Tuesday, Wednes-
day. Thursday and Friday, eptem-
Der 2Sth 29th 3Oth, and October Isl
1875.
Notwithstanding the hard times,
the Association has displayed great
Eberality in premiums, and they
throw open competition to the world,
The President Of the Association is
Hon. p c. Eastman, Senator from
Mason County, and his well known
talent AMI executive skill backed by
the practical energy and ability OF
his Board Of Directors will insure the
success Of what they undertake.
Mason is one Of the first counties IN
the State. and her farmers viii MAKE
her Fair an honor 20 the County.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-08-12

Changers do you wish to double
your crop OF grass and corn, if so 90
to A. Is. Palmer's and buy some
Land Plaster which he is selling
cheap, in order to introduce it.
have on hand for sale low, 100
barrels White and Gray Lime and
Land Plaster.
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DISSOLUTION.

The copartnership heretofore existing between
Peter c. Burlington. John Y. Burlington, J. Har-
yey Poage, ". H. Hagan. ID. ". bmmons, II.
Efskine Miller aud JnO. Hooe Russell partners
doing business under the nrm name Of The Bank
Of Huntington, having been dissolved 10y the
death Of Peter c. Burlington, Is re-OrganiZed Tn
der charter 81 the State, as the BANK or Hun
TTSGrOS. All persons having accounts with the
old firm are requested TO settle with the new
Bank. Aug. 5-Iw.
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Ne great line of transporta-

corning the great line of transporta-
ton and the points of distribution.
We earnestly invite the attention
ofo citizens to this subject. 1t is
at a stage more interesting to us than
has been the condition of any improve
mems of the West at any previous
time. -Dispatch.
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Personal.

Col. Frank Harrison wasin Hunt
iugton last week, looking up his III
terest hereabouts. The Col, was in
robust health, weighs 265,) and re-
ports a bad business outlook through
great portion of West Virginia,
Maryland and Ohio. The Col, left
or Charleston on Monday last.
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The erection of the Kanawha Iron
Works, just above this property on the
Elk, and the opening of iron ore, fire, clay
and limestone mines in the hills immedi-
ately adjoining, is already increasing the
population, and must, in connection with
other industries, bring in several thous-
and inhabitants within the next two years