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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-04-15

"Streetcr < Hcvencr's bill for printing rules
and regulations was reported back by the CON-
mittee to whom il was referred. with recommen.
dation that the sum Of $40 be allowed on condi.
ton that they give their receipt in fun OF all de-
mands. "-Board of +. Minutes.
How is this? There ought To be no gr"rnbling
when they did the work Cor agreed to do iD ut
half any honest bidders price. A. their own bid
they should have less than $500
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-04-15

THAT MULE.-They were trying hard a few
days ago to get bride and saddle on a mule in
front OF one Of our harness shops. The mule is
said to be possessed OF great hedli"g power, and
we noticed the man always tried to keep in
front of him, though they seemed TO feel the
fact that the safest plan TO stand by a mule does
not exist One would have thought that mule
elevated on turn table, whirlcd by steam, judg-
ing from the way he got around The very at
mosphcrc seemed dangerous to inhabit We
didn't stay long in that neighbOrho1d-it was
very unhealthy, but after an hour VIC saw that
same mule still without the bride and saddle,
and day or two after saw him carving his
way along Main street, exploring for the man
who tried to " rope him in" probably.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-04-15
Sunday Amusements.

Spring gentle Spring mot Millinery
Spring this time) has come again Ia stay for
few DAYS only-ifthc weather is good, and it don't
snow nor freeze up. Any way, he (-he or it,
was here on last sunday. Us a consequence the
spring CMlllinery" Spring this time) grounds
were crowded with people all The AFTERNOON.
Shortly after dinner the stream across th" bridge
began and kept up during the afternoon and
evening, and visitors 10 the spriug numbered
many hundreds. The chief attraction was The
immersion of four persons, two ladies ani TWO
gentlemen, in the Illinois river 800 front 81 The
platform. They belonged to The coH-rrs 'iinn Of
Adycntists, who have been holduS Eirr,nSe on
lie south side during The winter .' other at
traction was the Belle Of Ottawa. .....' '.. d al
the Spring for passengers IN o.. r 90 sud
down the river. Tn, Belle" q. uccu
fitted up anew this spriu-, tij }a...... aarr
she winiercd, ON Friday and ...... .. ryrr
on Friday evening. Sh, al -,.,. .. ., up
and down the river thl- .ur.u.. 'rr
will have the benefit Of fry.u!s b
Nofet il she continues IL ruGpn ..-f .- .gu7
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-04-15

The Z. B. & z. K r. now carries passengers
from Downer's Grove to Chicago and back for 25
ccuts-l2Llcents each way, distance OF 2ljs
miles Why can't We make some arrangement
with the same road for similar accommodation
rates between streator, Ottawa, Serena, sher-
iden, Scs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-04-15

Here is an item rom the Church Jouria! that
is not without sort Of interest in this locality
The Rev. W. A. Rich, Of Canton, y. Y, has be.
come the temporary assistant Of the Rev. DIR.
steele, Of ST. Paurs, Key West, Fla and will as
list in the services for the Cubans. 4 Cuban
service is now rendered twice a week
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-04-15
Matrimonial.

MARsH-HICKLING.-O Wednesday evening,
by Rev. w. S. Speirs, at the residence of the
bridess mother, Mr.. JOHN l.. MARSH, of Brook
field 10 Miss MARY HGcKLINC of this city.
The wedding was a quiet onc-only the near
est friends being present but very pleasant
one. The bride received number Of very hand
some presents from friends in Ottawa and
abroad Miss lIckling had for the last OF q
years been teacher in our public schools, in
which position she has gained an enyabe rcpu,
tation, and her loss to the schools is deeply felt
We congratulate them both right heartily, but
think it too bad that she must be taken away
from US
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-04-15

DIED.-JoHN CAMERON, father Of Dwight F..
Cameron, Esq, and Postmaster Cameron, of
this city, died at his home in Ottawa at ~
o'clock yesterday morning, in his 18th year Of
age. He was native OF Perthshire, Scotland,
but came to this country when a lad, and lived
in New York until 1854, when he moved to this
county.
His funeral will take place from his late resi-
dence on Post street, north Of Washington, ut
$50 o'clock this afternoon.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-04-15

HORSE BILLs-lIorsemen will remember that
the FREE TRADER printing Office is better pre-.
pared than ever to print horse bills nicely,
promptly and ON the lowest terms
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-04-15
sunday.

Rev. Moffat had quite large audience on last
Sunday evening TO hear his sermon on THE
Sabbath as observed in Ottawa" meaning by
sabbath" the Christian Sunday He said he
did not have anything very original to say on
the subject, which strictly true still he said
enough to create some talk next day. After
giving a short history of the Sabbath, and some
statistics as to its church observance here, be
launched particularly into its observance by the
members Of "the big church, He said if the
saloons were closed all other places OF business
Of whatever description soever ought to be
closed also. He also went for" the clubs for
being open on Sunday; and advised our good
Christians to stay away ftom the Mineral Spring
on Sunday, for the good examples sake,
How well his plea will be Needed on the sunny
Sundays yet 10 come remains to be seen.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-04-15
Streator, April 9Th, 1876.

We can conceive of no adequate apology, eX-
cept, like Joe Murphy in the play, to Kick my
self drcc times" for the omission to insert the
following marriage notice in the FREE TRADER
last week. 1t was all duly set up and ready, but
left out in "making up" by one Of those unac.
countablc accidents for which everybody is to
blame on general principles, and no body in par
ticular:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-04-15

THE Snow FLAKE-Thc poets and writers Of
romance often refer 10 the snow flake as an en-
blcm OF purity. When we see the snow falling
gently to the ground, we think of u. Il, DeLand
& Co.'S Best GOHicW SdfratuN, which We think
is quite rs pure and produces biscuits quite rs
light
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-04-15

CT'AD"E OF I'LL NoIS. La SsLLECo.-ss ~.
- Inth> circuit Court heIeOt TO June IcyDt \. D. $50
In ITIHCey.
LizEe I. Sanders rS James Sanders.
II appearing from ai avit file In the Office OF the
clerk said that said defendant James san lcrs Is
resident of said state and that after Que ana dlngent
nqur his place of residence cannot be AsceItsned and
said complainant having fled her bill of complaint In said
court The ChanCery side thereof on the lNh DAY OF
April DlSI6, herein, and summons having been Issued
Thereof according to law;
Notie therefore, IA hereby given to said defendant,
Sanders that unless you shall personally be and ap
borc said at said term thereof 20 be held al the
Court louise In Ottawa in said county the first Monday
Jun next, A. 1916 (when and where said summo1sh
returnble and plead demrT except TO SAID b
the sane will be taken confessed against you, and the
matter ard things therein prayed decreed accordingly
CHARLES II. HOOK. Clerk.
BoyH q MoLoYEY. Solicitors. sprbiw
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-04-15
Notice to Contractors,
Sealed Proposals.

The Board OF Education OF Ottawa Will receive Sealed
Proposals for tile rebuilding Of the Third Ward School
Hong of ottawa, until the eth Gay OF April, at ~ O'Clock
p. H.9t said day.
the ctract Proposals be handed TO the said Board
EducIon by the bidder person the above stated date
and hur, at the City Hail. Ottawa.
Plas and specifications be at the otce of II.
Furnes, Architect. after the 18th of the month. w
The Board the right to reject any all bids
By order Of the Board -
q o. WAKEFIELD.
THO. HORN,
JOSEPH MEGAFfIN,
Ottlwa, April 10, lsIG.-2w Building Committee.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-04-15

THAT Banner Hundred Years Old" is the
name of new centennial song just issued by
P. W. Helmick, the CincInnstti music publisher.
The scsg, with photographs Of the centennial
buildings at Philsdelphis, mailed TO any address
for 50 cents
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-04-15
DISSOLUTION.

No,te hereby given that the partnership heretofore
eXsiirs between +. VI. Robinson, j. W. Ellis and jacob
Howe been this day dissolved by mutual CONSENT the
undersigned having sold his entire interest In tn um
Der ysds at Seneca, Ills. Robinson Ellis, who win
time in the business and all debts Of the late
firm. All parties indebted TO the late Arm Will ind IL 10
their Interest call at the lumber office IN Seneca and set
tie Their accounts without delay. -.
SegeB, April 9Th, lS16.-l5.-iw' JACOB HOWE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-04-15

NJ kinds Of bread, cake, etc, at Picrgue's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-04-15

rev. DR.. CHAs. V. KELLEY, the founder, and
tor eight years from 1913 TO ls5l) rector OF
Christ Church in this city, died at his home in
Chicago, on the 9TH inst. He must have been in
the vicinity of so years Of age.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-04-15

George Routcliie Nil -,I . . uH
price, good ice box. coUu -. nad
Jenny Lind table. Call -..H .-- -"cd
bargain.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-04-15

4 large lot OF those celebrated trunks at VI.
Stefel Il Co.'S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-04-15
The Celebrated Imported
BELGIAN STATIONS
VICTOR \ NAPOLEON THIRD
Will stand for the ensuing al Il Desens
Barn, Madison street, Ottawa, i'll.

Barn, Madison street, Ottawa. ILL.,
PEDIGREE AND DESCRIPTION III was i'm
ported from Belgium Dec 4th 1874 IL bright bay, yrs.
old l6 hands high, heavy build with exua heavy bone;
good action gentle disposition, with long and tail.
and weighing 1919 lbs. Has stood season Tor
above. and has proved himself sure foal .etter.
VlCTOl. WA imported from Belgium July 10Th, 1875 Is
beautiful rgh bay. years old hands high
cuir, with immense bone nice head ana neck Is very
prompt and has action like trotter. Has served mares,
and has also proved himself sure fOa getter.
Tie above horses impOrtatiOns of & j. Degen and
Of 2 bores imported they have selected the above
levhg them TO be worthy Of every farmers and breeders
notice.
rTcrmS.-Sl5t 10 insure. TO he paid when the mare :
known to he with ioa 81 the be paid at the
thereof SIS single leap. to be paid at time of service
Parting with ortts insurance. Accidents NJ
err sk Care will be taken 10 preNen. their occurrence
AIrl 5-3mos |. j. DEGEN, ProprietOrs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-04-15
C,OUN1'Y INTENDENT
Oh" SCHOOLS
OFFICE IN OTTA WA
CTAD'Ep ILIIINoIS. La SsLLECo.-ss
= nm CnCA COMLk MaIeOL. 70 JA!e L.Lu. A. y. .sO

At theClty Hall But Gng-hrd ward. Oifce DAYS second
and 10 rth SATURDAY, In every month anls,'n
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-04-15

Choice Minnesota sour a, Eagle Mills.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-07-24
Some Railroad Figures.

The capital stock OF all the railroads in
the country is in the aggregate Ss,l9S,.
COL Isl, the dividends pad on which
average SIS per cent. The various
forms Of the Indebtedness amount TO
s. 459, col, $40. and the proportion Of
share capital to debt is 50 TO 100. Some.
thing more than one-fOurth Of the entire
issue OF bonds, or about $3.50, 900 600, has
been ieiaulted; and, making the necessary
deductions, there remsins from net earn
ings a sum sufficient to pay 6.25 per cent
on all the outstanding bonds OF solvent
companies. The mileage constructed the
past year was ,9l7 miles, rs compared
with 1901 miles the previous year. The
greatest extent Of mileage constructed in
any one year, Was,in 1871, when 1910
miles were built.
These statistics We supplement with
some later figures which compare the
business OF twenty-five Of the principal
western railroads in 1876 With 1875.
These figures compare the results Of the
month OF JGne In each year, showing for
June 1875, with a mileage Of Il, 464 m!les,
gross earnings amounting to 1881 $50
Tor June. 1876; mileage /, SSi, gross ear
ninss $S,075,749; Increase Of gross earn.
ings in June, lS76, 81 ,lii,4l9. \ com.
pSrison il also made between the drst six
months Of each year, The returns OF the
same ro...s-IuO only being eIcePted-be-
ing the basis. The gross earnings for
the mrs. .ix months otl775 were 81 FOL :
100; for the same period in 1876; SSS.-
2l9,777i; increase in 1876, S2olS,S65.
The mile4se was nearly the same in each
case. These figures exhibit very graft.
tying improvement, which, ifiteSntinues
through the year, Apd Is at all general
among the raiIrcSds Of the different sec
tions, will make the exhibit for 1916
considerably brighter than Tor 1875.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-07-24
4 Hetzel County Democrat who
ReiuScS TO Int Grow

IFr,sa tie wst1l vIs3ieasor Of Jaly 9Nhl
We should be happy to cooperate with
the Democrats Of Wetzel in their efforts
10 elec, President, this fall, il the man
OF the right principles had been nOminA.
Ted at s.. Louis. But a. Democrat,
who should always support the prinei.
piles that are truly Democratic, We can.
NOT support . man who stands upon =
hard money platform, no better than that
Of the opposite party, and who Is every
where charged BY soft money Democrats
~ largely contributing toward the defeat
Of Governor Allen last tEl. These east.
tern hard money Democrats would rather
support hard money Republican than
4 soft money Democrat Of their own par.
", which i proof that theT are not
the friends Of The people, but Of q cor
rupI system Of fnsnce that in a very
shor; time mus; reduce the lAbOring class.
Is to stats Of slavery more serTtle and
degraded, than American negro slavery
ever vas. II our soft money Democrats
are willing to ''est crow for party sake,
We will not, and cannot aid them in rivet-
ing the chains of bondage to the money
power, which is the ruling element in
both the parties Of the day. Our columns,
a the paper Of the county, are open 70
all parties, whether Democratic, Repub-
liean or Independent bat in the words
found in the Book Of job, May my tongue
clsave to the roof Of my mouth and
Smine arm droptrom ny shoulder blade
If We BY word OF pen knOWineiyshall aid
any hard money candidate in his election
70 ofiSe. We shall not vote At all for
President unlsSs We shall hare in West
Virgins = Cooper ticket 10 the field,
which seems probable.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-07-24
MONDAY, JULY 81, 1876.
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN TICKET.
Republican State Convention.

\ Courrn,ioa Of the uaioa Republican Party Of
We; Vtrdnh vii te held at the city Of PaIEers'
bun. en- THURSDAY, the 9Th day Of July, 1875
tor the rsupose Of n0aInatps eAndidates Tor the
Oao, q Governor, Auditor. Treasurer, Attorney
GsasrAl State Superintendent Of Free Schools, and
,Are JuJscs Of The Court Of APFcllE alsO Tor the
yarvrs q DOMINATING an Electoral T'eke', and
lraus,cGiaS such. other pFOpcr business As may come
bsiars the lOarentSOa.
The Union RePahBaa Party Of the State Is re-
sue,OI 70 spPoint delegates to sid COnveatiH tEOu
IN, ysriSus COUNTIES, at such time and In such man
asr As nay b oOoveniSnI to tse PcCPle q the seT'
erAl eOUntiqL
AL Ivsss 81 the STATE, without resara TO past
political Idersnces. OF party aflatioHs, who afe in
t4rSs Of such shanses in oE Constitution and laws
As sxpsrienCa has ShoUa IeceSaEy, and hTor re
,reaehmen, AID economy in The administration Of
our sass ad4rs, and the Pantshnent Of 0theial
o,rrupLun, an cordially invited 70 TAFuaris in
the aid County AMI State o0uJsntSns.
ByOrlaE Of the State Union Republican kxOsu
tive ConuitteA JOHN W. MASON,
Grafton, W. Va, Jana l. 1875 Chairman.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-07-24
Mest VIRGINIA Crop News.

Blackbe.ries are 20 cents per gallon At
Mastinsburg, and 50 cents to 81 90 per
bushels at B,axton C. II.
Crop prospects were never better in
Brsxton. n
In Upsbe,, the. wheat crops nossSsaFse
but generally good; oats very good; grass
good; corn very fine, and potatoes good
Apple crop fair.
lnCAIhoan. the crops are reported very
promising. ,wheA, n thin but well
headed. Fruit willtt plenty.
In Cabsll county, the cora il reported
As looking remarkably fine. Harvesting
and having are Abons over. BiaCkttrries
are abundaatA At 10 cents per gallon.
In T.ylOlscoun,y, the iaes: crops for
many years have been raised.
Ia Harrison county, the wheat ia all
.,acksd, mostly in god condition. a
large crop of hsf is being put up. os;s
are lishs5as the corn crop promises to
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-07-24
Doddridge County Letter.
DonDRrpor Co, W. VA, July 10.

DonDRIDGE Co, W. VA, July IL.
Eliton IpiellIEeaeoF !.
While the Centennial 4!h Of July of
our national independence was doubtless
celebrated by millions Of freemen in the
city Of Philadelphia, the day did not pass
unnoticed in Doddridge county, but was
duly celebrated in different parts Of the
county. The celebration which we at
tended was held near the Three Forks Of
McElroy Creek. Early in the morning Of
that day the young and old, in wagons,
on horse back and on foot, were seen
crowding their way to the Baptist Church
where the celebration was held. Mhen
10 o'clock arrived the house was crowded
to Overlooking. The exercises were
opened with music, and then prayer by
Rev. F. J. Ashburn. The singers, to
whom We are indebted for much excellent
music, were principally young ladies
and gentlemen, led by Samuel Collins, an
excellent singer. Judge Stewart was
present and when called responded in an
appropriate 18th otJuly Grafton. He brief.
" reviewed the history Of the United
States, from their earliest existence, al
Iuded to the situation Of our foreiAthers
one hundred years ago, their struggles
and hArdships, undergone in throwing of
the yoke Of tyranny, and oppression, etc.
BE was followed BY Rev. G. Curry, who
spoke 8 considerable length Of time upon
the necessity and importance Of main.
tanning the Sunday Schools. Mr.. Curry
regarded them as the basis ottrue Ameri-
can greatness and purity. After music,
Prof. Geroge W. Ice, appeared as orator
Of the day, and spoke Of the educational
interests Of West Virginia. Mr.. Ice is a
fine looking young gentleman and did not
fail to attract the attention Of the young
ladies. He Is ready and efficient speak.
or, and from his pleasing manner Of ex.
preston never fails to interest his hearers.
Rev. F. J. Ashburn was called, and he
chose as q topic upon which to found his
remarks, the "Arts and Sciences. Mr..
Ashburn very deliberately established the
fact, that We live in an age Of wonderful
improvement. Atthe close Of his remarks
the class sang the beautiful air "Over the
Rolling River" When the singing con-
cluded We received the benediction and
would have gone home but for the fast
falling rain. However, it did not last
long, and the crowd was soon seen dis
peFsing. The people Of McElroy are
very hospitable, and We desire to thank
them for the kindness received at their
hands, most especially W. L. Sullivan
and lady, who entertained the speaker
Mr.. Sullivan is a true friend Of eduea'
lion, and always has been one OF its most
strenuous advocates.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-07-24
MARSHALL County.
BE117ox, July @, 1876.

BE1LToE, July =, 1870
Editors IntsllIscnOsr:
A meeting Of Republicans Of Liberty
District, Marshall county was held to-day
for the purpose Of selecting delegates to
the State Convention al Parkersburg. Mr..
Jas. A. Rice was made Chairman and II.
F. Burnley, Secretary and the following
persons were selected as delegates, viz:
his. White, Morris Burlong, Joseph
Criswell, ". E. Parrish, Jas. A. Rice,
Gus. Richter, Samuel Howard, l. U.
Grim, q. F. Burley, Conrad Fair. The
meeting was in favor Of plank in our
State and county platform making .
direct issue against the present system Of
county government which has been forced
upon he Republicans of Marshall against
the will OF 800 majority OF our people.
The delegation will favor Golf for Gov.
ernor and Crago for Superintendent OF
Free Schools. No particular preference
on the balance Of the State ticket.
JAS A. RICE, Chairman,
Il. F, Burnley, Secretary.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-07-24
oTATE OF WEST VIRGINIA,
. TY AND COUNTY COURT.
C1afa Y. MeSuIty, With ". a.
MeSulty her husband,

james N. Ewing, Jr, Elizabeth
Rehrdsou, With ". z. Richard
80 her husband, MkTy BiEp
With james Il. Blsg5 Der hHs In Chlnesry.
hand, Emma Pick With VIM.
PEEK heE husband, James Il. EW.
Ing and KIts Ewing, heiTsIt hV
q william Ewing, desd, and
Mry Ewing, HiaoN q the aid
wn. EyinS. deed.
By virtue q the authOEity vested In The under
signed BY decree entered In The above entitled
cause, On the -day d June, 1876, in the md
County Court, the undersigned, Peeial Commits
Eoasrs, vIn stA At HphlIe anetiOn, 70 the highest
6ddef, Il The tront Dor Of the Court Houss o. ohio
county, WEES VtrSiAa, On
MONDAY, The 2Ith day q July, 1874, eUunIneue-
Ing Gtto O'clock 4 n,
Tia following described raj estate, situated o.
Wheeling IslEnd, IN theetty Of wheeling. State d
WsIt virgini, that g ny: Lots mastered torty-
half d lot nuribE t1rty-evs 10, IN that addition
q the city n WheehnS1Ei ont By Henry Moor,
trustee Of he estats q bGneERr ZG1S, deceased,
il such pafesls - may bat uhaeFyO the tnterVsts
q Tie rsTtieA
TINS OF SALE-0re-t third In band, and - nneh
more . tbe bid6H uay de.ire % pay Tie reEnltn-
der In two notes Il nlne md eighteen mo1thA WITH
interest frum DE Day a ME, tobs seuEed in Saeh
haanneg . mar b satikaetnIy % he ConmiSioo-
en- Title 70 6eFeEaIped untd The purchase EAoney
u Al paId, DANIEL PECK and
. JOHN O. PENDLEToS,
Special CcEaniHiooef1.
". Il. HALLER, Aneti6oosr. SelS
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-07-24
Republican Congressional. Con-
Vention.

\ oOuveatlo1 Of the Republicans Q! the First
Congressional District Of the state u West NtfSi ala
s.Il Le bid At PaIfe1burs On THURSDAY, the
s;,a day Of July, 1876 for the parPe o! nO'ntnAi'
Ing Candidate for COpSrsss, and saCh OsseE 6ass-
pess Is may uruls before the cOuventiOn.
The RspaSUeaa party Of the slid District aFe
requested to appoint delegates to the COGTentIOn
IOsa tie Soysral Counties composing the District
al sueA time AID in sasA nAlneE Is may b. COZ
vsasna. GEO. EDWARDS,
Morxp.vnLE, JAY II, ls5i Chairman.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-07-24
OUR CENTENNIAL LETTER.
IA Glance ut the Surroundings
and Some of the Contents OF the
West Virginia Headquarters.

3! VI. GpiiEaNlfS. q NbFelIaSI
PHILADELPHIA, July q, 1876.
Editors IRis!iiesaeer:
The building Of our Mountain State is
surrounded By a noble guard which st
once attracts the attention and commands
the respect Of visitors who approach it.
This guard consists Of twenty-five square
,,nlumha nj