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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18
STATE MATTERS.

There are 127 convicts at Mounds
vile, the largest number ever con
fined there at once.-Er.
Below Mooreficld there is an old
colored woman, aged 104 years, and
she says she is good for 20 years more
-ErGminer.
The Harmic Distilling Company
in Martinsburg is taking a rest ow-
ing to some little unpleasantness
with the Revenue Department,
he"TaylorC County Coal Company
was organized hast week, the capital
coming from Washington and Phila-
dclphia.-Herai2.
Frank NJ. Fleming, Esq, fell from
his hay-mow on Friday last and Sc
verely strained his left arm. 1t was
thought for some time that it was
broken but we believe no bones were
injured. His arm was quite sore
and painful for 4 while, but it is i'm
proving fast.-Inder.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18
Something New in POsni Pleas
INIT

A large stock of sheet music Our
most advanced Piano players can find
something worthy of practice in this
collection, while beginners have mu-
sic suited to their limited ability
A fine selection of songs, Ducts, &c,
&C., will also be found.
N B. Teachers appiicd At the usual
discount. A. G. NANGmpER.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18
ANNOUNCEMENTS

All announcements must be paid for in
advance, at the followingsprices; Sheriff,
SO; Prosecuting Attorney, $40 Senate and
House OF Delegates, $40; Assessor So Pres
ident County Court, 81; Congress and State
officers, Sl5. All announcements exceed
ing two inches inlength, will have to pay
additional rates.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18
JOHN G. sTORTz,
CHROMOS TRBE !! !

In order to introduce our large, eight
page Literary and Family Paper The
SOUreHir, we will send it, on trial, six
months for only 90 cents, and to each
subscriber we will mail, postpaid, four elc-
CANT Oil Chromos: Little Red Riding
Hood" "The children's Swing" 'Pcc.-a-
Boo" and "Nlothcrs Joy" These picture
are not common prints, but genuine Oil
Chromos in sixteen colors that are equal
in appearance to fnc'oil paintings, Just
think of it--iour fine chromos and an eX-
cecnt literary paper six months for 90
cents, Try it, Make up club of five sub
scribcrs and we will send You an extra
copy FOR six months and four extra chro-
mos. No danger OF loosing your money
We refer to the Post Master Bristol, as to
our responsibility Cash required in nd,
vance. No samples free, Agents wanted
TO take subscriptions and sell our fine pie
lures, From So to $40 day easily made
Address ". W. BURROW,
April 2O-iw. Bristol, Tehh
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18
NEW GOODSI

/ have just received, n new stock
of Spring and Summer goods, at
greatly reduced prices, such us Dry
Good, Boots and Shoes, Hats and
Caps, &c, Giyomo u call and get
full value for your money in good
goods WM SMITH,
Nv,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18
Respectfully, ~
JAMES II, COUCH, JR,

Mn. Eprrom--Plcasca announce to the vot-
crs OF Mason County, that am q candidate
before the County Democratic Nominating
Convention, for the Office OF Prosecuting
Attorney of Mason County, and ii receive
the nomination pledge myself to canvass
the entire county in support of the whole
ticket, and II tshould bc the will OF the
Convention TO nominate another man for
this office, pledge him my hearty and un.
divided support G., j. SIMPSON,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18

All that we have tosay in reply to
the Monitors criticism on our com
ments on the able lecture of Judge
Moore, delivered in the new Presby-
terrain Church week before last, is,
that had the Judge quoted a verse or
two of Mother Goose's melodies, the
editor of the Monitor would have APP
prcciatcd the lecture better, because
it would have filled the the measure
of his intellect.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18
The Weekly Register.
LOCAL. MATTERS.

OUR AGENr.-D. W, Maupin, ESQ.
is an authorized agent for this paper,
with full power to make collections
receive subscriptions, and to con
tract for advertising. His contract.
and receipts will be recognized and
binding, in all cases connected with
the business Of this Office,
GEO. w. TlpPETT, Proprietor.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18

We are informed that Smallpox
of a very bad type has broken out in
the familyofC Charles Meeks, just back
of West Columbia. Twelve members
of his family are down with it
Great excitement prevails in the
ncighborhood.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18

The Town Council at their meet
ing Saturday night, granted license
to retail the ardent. another year in
our town. The vote stood 3 against
and 4 for license. 1t is said that the
very able (?) leader in the last Moaj-
Tor, decided the matter. What a
power the press is, anyhow, when it
has moral teacher at its head.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18

Last Wednesday week, twelve Of
the "Rcd Legs" convicted Of steal
ing, came out on the West Virginia,
and remained here over night wait,
ing for the Hudson to convey them
to Moundsyille. They were all hea,
Willy haud.cuiTcd, and in charge oil
the Deputy Sheriff. During thcir
stay, they were visited by a large
number ofour people, from curiosity
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18

During the thunder storm Friday,
young man by the name of Smith,
connected with the Machine Shop
Company, was so much stunned by
the lightning as to fell him to the
ground. It is supposed the light.
ming struck in the Kanawha near
the Saw Mill. Glass was also broken
out of the windows of Col. Sly's
residence.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18

The Union Register, after the man
ner ofprimitiye Methodist preachers,
receives meat, corn meal, flour, pota-
toes, onions, &c, in payment of bills
due.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18

The building for our Sash, Blind
and Door Factory, is being pushed
rapidly forward. The next thing in
order, is the building of our Dry
Docks. Don't let this fail.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18

The balance of the trade is against
Moorcfcld, From January to March,
inclusive, SS,I76,9l were sent out by
money-ordors, and S50lS3 paid out
on orders received. Examiner
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18

We call attention to the advertise.
mcnt of Ladics Read" in this issue.
We are assured that those who have
sewing machines to repair, will find
it both convenient and economical to
send them to where tho advertise
mcnC directs
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18
SALE OF VACANT LANDS!!

DY virtue OF a dccretal order entered on
ID the 18th day Of April 1876, by the
Circuit Court OF Mason county, as Com
missioner OF School Lands OF Mason coun-
ty, shall proceed to sell at public auction
on the 18TH day Of July, 1875, about
four acres of vacant lands, situated in the
District OF Hannah, in said county, and
fully described in Exhibit A, accompany
ing Commissioners report OF said land filed
in said Court, at the front door of the Court
House OF said county, for cash as to one
fourth OF the purchasing, and the residue
in II months from day OF sale, taking bond
with good security Tor the deferred pay
mcntS, and rcserving the title to and lien
on said land as further security.
j. 4. GUTHRIE,
Commissioner School Lands NJ. G,
may ll-iw.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18

The Monitor editor is very indis-
erect fellow, and allows his egoti8m
to get control of his better judgment.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18

The Misses Jones have justoponcd
out a new stock of Millinery goods of
all the latest styles, to which they
invite the attention of their lady
friends Give them n call,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18

The latest Register is on sale at the
Point Pleasant Book Store,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18

MEETING OF SrocuoLDERs.-At a
meeting of the stockholders of the
Mason County Agricultural and Me
chanical Association held at the
Court House Monday afternoon, Geo,
W. Tippett was called to the Chair,
and james II. Couch, Jr and D. 5. Van.
Matre elected Secretaries. The objeet
Of the meeting being stated, that Of
the selection of n Board Of nine Dircc-
tors to serve for the ensuing year The
ballot was then taken, and on count
of vote, resulted in the election of the
following gentlemen: James Cape
hart, James L. Clendinen, Peter s.
Lewis, James NJ, Kerr, Robert Young,
|, V. Newman, John S. Lewis, C. c,
Miller, E. l.. Nealc, The new Board
of Directors are requested to meet at
the Law office of Messrs. Howard &
Simpson, next Saturday, May goth,
for the purpose of organization. A
full attendance is desired,
The machinery for our Machine
Shop, arrived from Connecticut on
Wednesday night. 1t is now in po-
sition, and the Company is ready to
do work of every description, from
the repairing of old machinery to
the building of new machinery
They have now several engines to
build, besides quite number to re-
pair. Their first job will be the
building of a fro-front for the fur
mace of the Excelsior Mills, of which
Cole, Robinson e Dale are Proprie-
tors, The gentlemen composing this
Machine Shop and Foundry Compa-
ny, are all practical and skilled in
their several departments, and doing
all the work within themselves can
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Uu' PIopl' ,""'le 80 p,s
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Arrangements have been perfected
on the part of the Parkcrsburg and
Ohio River Transportation Co. where
by all persons desiring to attend the
Charleston Convention can go IN Il
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18

Atkcson, of the Monitor, says he
took a peep at the twelvo"Red Legs
recently convicted in Putnam county
for stealing, and who stoppcdhoro on
their way to Moundsyillc. He says
he found them to be sold acquain-
tancos," which leads us to remark
that Atkcson must have had very
bad associates while a resident of
Putnam.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18

PEnsoNAL.--Our old friend John
Somcryillc, of Robinson District is
spoken of by his friends as the Gran
ger candidate for Governor, llurrah
for "uncIc Johnny"
We understand that our young
friend, W. H. Pilchard Esq, takes
editorial charge Of the Mason County
Jonpoi this week. We welcome him
to tho tripod
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18
FOIs SHERIFF..


To The Jotersg AaSon C0"'iE
At the request OF many friends, | an
nounce myself candidate for the Office Of
Sheriff OF Mason county.
C. SHREWSBURY.
MS We are antnorl2Gd 70 announce Mr.,
JAMES SOMERNlLl4h rs q candidate Tor
tion Of the Democratic County Nominating
Convention.
To The yeopip of Mason Couiig:
.a,;,itot;or o. NAM, of nv. friords
w. nu''u',V ,ors .ai' candilato fnr
l'eIGus "' ~ uhnnG fNTntn INT, snI
tnc 4iige ~ Su,' ~ u a. t,U oUT, 1u
W. =" - ,D i, nasa Il may, 10
thn nInnsnro of The nn0nle IN nominate and
oIoct mo n foitbfnI disrhorgn of thc duties
~ tba niice II II H0GG'
" NV ~ ,, 49,. a. a.,
10 We Lt?Et q Ii.yos Vggi"S, ~ tne
Un,,Mco ,orscIi NC canJiJata inr the office
~ Ghor;gnf Mason Canntw fsrbiect IN the
oa,inM ~ y non,onrnt;c GnnVyoniion ! and
49,. ,'I, n,, ',,,,,,,ort ~ tbo 2oonIc
I II ,,"inoicj and ecc,ea nromisc IN lis.
charge the duties OF the Office honestly
and faithfully, and shall endeavor to give
satisfaction. l. V. NEWMAN.
EN7e tgSESSnV
Az ,,,,,l,a,;aal - ann,,,,oo . p
po,S, ~ro " camIjdnto for ti"n niirn of As.
soSsHr NJ D;.tr;ct No GInsnn comfy
,, Gle 10 H." Domnrroti,. Conynntion
'"'J''' " '''' '''>''' ''''N w V0TFRS
To The l'oters Of Mason County:
The name OF Charles V. Stewart of
Wuggener District, will be presented be-
fore the Democratc nominating Conven-
ton as person cminently qualified for the
position OF Assessor OF District No |, OF
Mason county, and, we ask consideration
OF his claims. MANY SuPPORIEAS
Mn. EDiToM-Please announce that the
name OF IIr7nEr- tf,rrHN,gf Hdnuan District
will be presented to the Democratic County
Convention Tor Assessor OF District No. .,
Mason county,
Mn, EplroR:-Pleasc announce that the
name OF JAMES Brown, OF Hannan District
wv ~ ,rie','f Cor a .o Of District NJ
) Nh M, 90 Gamnt ~" NTNNV V0TERS
- ,,'''V,' No"''', - -.
MIR EpiroN'-l on VIII announce 10 me
voters OF Mason county tnat am cNhdl,
date Tor election 70 inc once oil assessor OF
District NO. :, SUBJECT 2hIy 70 ,, TnG VII Oh
the people A'J' NAllhnHoN'
In compliance with the request OF nu-
mcrous friends, | respectfully announce
myself us candidate for Assessor OF Dis
trct, No. !, this county, subject to the
will OF the Democratic County Convention.
Having verbally announced myself to Il
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18
MANY VOTERS.

Mn, EDlrom-At the request OF numor-
ous friends, have determined to come be-
fore the people Of Mason county as an In
dependent candidate for the office OF Pros
ccuting Attorney, thinking as | do that the
office is not political one, and that it is
the wish OF all persons irrespective OF
party, to have efficient officers Tor the adj
ministration Of their county affairs, | de-
sire to submit my claims with all due DEF
orcncc, to the will OF the people, to be OK
pressed atthc polls,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18

Our town people seem to be wax
ing up to their true interests, and
are pushing things along quite live
". 1t is evident that the "Old
Point" can't be kept down any long
err Why should it? We have the
natural advantages, and money in
abundance.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18
IOtll dan al Junc. Is7O.
COMMISSIONERS SALE!
Nancy Mcneil vs. Frederick Hereford,
In Chancery.

Nancy Mcneil vs. Frederick Hereford,
In Chancery.
DY virtue Of decree rendered in the
ID above cause on the 9th day OF March,
1876, by the County Court OF Mason county,
will as Special Commissioner, appointed
under said decree, proceed to sell on the
I7nl day Of .yuiy, 1875,
at public auction, to the highest bidder, at
the front door OF the Court House Of said
county, the real estate referred to, and de-
scribed in the bill and exhibits fled in said
Chanccry cause, being thirty-eight acres OF
land lying in Hannah District, Mason
county, and known as the Hereford tract,
and for a more definite description OF the
same, reference is made to the report of
the Commissioners, filed in the aforesaid
cause. TERMS OF SALE:
One-third cash in hand one-third in one
year, and one-third III two years IRON day
OF sale, taking bonds from the purchaser
and good security for the deferred pay
ments, bearing interest from date OF sale,
and retaining the legal title as additional Sc
curity, until the purchase money is fully
paid Given undermy hand this llth day
OF May, 1876.
J.W. C. ARMSTRONG,
may ll-iw. Special Commissioner.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18

We call attention of our readers to
the announcement of c. Shrewsbury
as candidate for ShcriiIof this coun-
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18

G, B,Royburn, ESQ., of Cooper, is
announced as u candidate for the Of,
Gee of Assessor of District No /.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18

# The N0m'0reXpects TO succeed IN
this community, it will have to try
some other policy than that of brow
beating people into its way of be-
lioving and thinking. An expert
ence of over twenty years in the
newspaper business in this place,
enables us to say that he mistakes
the temper of our people.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18

The Tom. Hackney has entered
the Winfield and Gallipolis trade, as
daily packet, with A. stalnaker as
Captain, and A. L. Bickel, as Clerk.
With such officers, she must soon
become quite favorite.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18

Mn. EpITom-Pleasc announce the name
Of James b. Nlenagcr us d candidate ion
the office OF Prosecuting Attorney OF Ma
son county, subject to the action OF the
Republican Convention, lie is qualified
and will faithfully discharge the duties OF
the Office II elected. -.---.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18

James Brown of Hannah District
while attending q Grange meeting
on Thirteen Mile Creek, last Thurs
day, was kicked on the left leg by Il
horse, and received a very bad wound.
This is warning to candidates,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18

PAINS, Oils, Soaps, Perfumery, Medicines,
and Notions, Generally.
Call and cvamine theis goods.
sept. 26-ly.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18
FOR ASSESSOR.

We are authorized to announce &. B,
Raybun candidate for the Office OF As
SCISSOR of District No |, Mason county,
subject TO the Democratic Convention.
VOTERS.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18

The West Virginia Press Associa-
ton meets in Charlestown, Jefferson
county, Thursday June 1st, and from
there it is proposed to go in a body
to Philadelphia and visit the Cen
tcnnial. We want to go, and will
go, if our delinquent patrons will re-
spond with the cash to their bills
sent ont in this paper. Remember,
dear patrons, itall depends upon you
whether we go to the Centennial or
not.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18

County Court commenced its soss-
ion on Monday morning, with His
Honor b. J. Redmond, President, pre-
siding, and w. II. Wallis and Jabe2
Beard Associates Justices At this
term Grand Jury was summoned.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18

DlED,-In ArbuckIe District, May
9th, 1876, Of Scarlet fever, Rhoda E.,
daughter Of J. f. and C, J, Caufman,
aged 8 years 9 months and 6 days.
So fades the lovely, blooming flower
Frail, smiling solace OF an hour
So soon our transient comforts fly,
And pleasure only blooms to die.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18

To he Joters@ Mason CountG
At the request OF many friends, l an
nounce myself candidate for the Office Of
Sheriff OF Mason county.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18
VERY LOW FIGURES.

Hoasla niair shmc OF the pubicpntron.
age, us hc iccl4 that lac cnn render entire
satisfaction. A. n BlCKEL
feb rs, ,jly
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18

MARRED.-Near Lctart, on the
14th inst, by Rev. 7. II. Rymcr, Mr..
Frederick Wcigenar and Miss Isabel
Haym, all of Mason county.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18
70 The Voters Of Mason Co,p,tg
Prosecuting ATTORNEY.

To The Voters Of Mason Comig
After consultation with my friends, |
hereby announce myself as n candidate for
the office OF Prosecuting Attorney for Ma
son county, subject however TO the action
OF the Democratic Conycntian. Ipromisc,
if nominated and elected to faithfully dis
charge the duties Of the Office, without fear
or favor, Respectfully,
RANKIN WILEY, JR.
Al, Enrrn-.- nlnncn nnnhnnnn thn nnnnn
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18

Atkeson, the man at the helm of
the Monitor, says the cred Legs" re-
Gently sent to the pententiary, are
all married men, and feelingly asks,
"what will become of their wives2"
We suggest that Atkeson provide for
them for "old acquaintance" sake.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-05-18
c. SHREWSBURY.

MSS, We are authorized to announce Mr..
JAMES SONlERYILLE rs u candidate for
Sheriff OF Mason county, subject to the ac-
ton OF the Democratic County Nominating
Convention.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-06-10
VALUABLE
INFOR NATION
FOR BILIOUS. REMITENT, and
intermittent FEVER,

orwhat is more commonly termed Fever
and Az e, with pain in the LoinS ana
through the Back, an indescribaole
q lily sensation do Sn the spine,
An irresistible disposition to yawn'
yawn, pain In the Eyes, len
's increased by moving them, a
blue tinge in the skin, and great llstless,
ness and debility. VBGET NE Is a ale ana
'ositive Remedy. 1t is compounded ex
clusively from the Juices OF carefully re-
lected barks and herbs, and so strongly
concentrated that IL is one OF the Greatest
Clennsers OF the Blood that Is or can be
nut together. VEGErISE does not stop
v, IN breaking Chills and Fever, but IL ex-
te.lds its wonderful influence into every
part of the human system, and enuIely
cradle ICES every faint of disease. VICE
TINE aces not act az powerful catharic,
l., debilitatc the bowels and cause the pa
lent TO dread other serious complaints
which must inevitably follow, bIu, IL
strikes III the root OF disease by Purifying
The blood, restores the Liver and Kidneys
10 healthy action, Regulates the Bowels,
and assists Nature in performing All Oh
the duties which devolve upon her;
Thousands OF invalids are suffering 10
day from the effect OF Powerful Purgatiye
N0strums,- Frightful quantities OF Sul.
nine, and Poison doses Of Arsenic, neither
of which ever have, or ever could, reach
the true cause of their complaint.