The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-01-13


DtED.--In Delaware county, Indi
ANA, on the Dist Of December, 1873,
George Stephenson, Esd, at an adj
yanced age. Mr.. Stephenson was
formerly a resident of this county
and was well and fayorably known
to our people. When he resided in
this county he was the oldest citizen
/ III iS-he then being about IS years
toid. The deceased leaves three broth
ers.in this county, one Of whom is
the father of our townsmqn, Mr., Jas.
NJ. Stephenson,
MARmEB.-At the residence of II.
r. Howard, Point Pleasant, West Va,
January 2nd, 1876. by the Rev. John
Martin, Mr.. Andrew II. Fishdr to
Miss Angelina n. Rayburn.' All OF
Mason county, w. Va,
BY the Rev L. D, W. King, of the
NJ. L. Church, on December the 26th,
1875, Mr.. Charles w. Jackson to Miss
Elizabeth Late, All of Putnam Co.,
W, va.
The Wheeling Standard, the even
ing daily, was greatly enlarged Jan
uary LIST. It is the largest daily pa
per in Wheeling. Three editions
are published each afternoon.
Our country fricndsinform us that
dandoEions are out in full bloom
This is fast work for the centennial
year; and would make an item for a
diary. This cold snap has knocked
the bloom out of them.
The Wheeling Daily Register has re-
Gently changed hands, Mr. Lewis
Baker has retired and disposed of his
interest to Mcssrs. George II. Moll6tt
and James B, fancy. The owners of
the establishment are G. II. Moilctt,
J. B. fancy, W. H. fancy and W. J.
Johnson.
ALMOST a FlRE,-The Franz House
came very ner taking fire on Sunday
night, by the upsetting of a coal oil
lamp. After much difficulty it was
extinguished.
County Court meets next Monday.
This is a term for the trial of causes.
The Bench will consist of B. J. Red
mond, President; Associates W. II.
Wallis and Jabez Beard.
The cable for our Geographic con-
ncction with the rest of the world, is
now on the wharfboat. 1t will be
laid as soon as the water will permit,
Mr.. Willard will be round to collect
your subscriptions in few days
Be ready for him.
No marriage license issued by our
Clerk since our last issue, Probably
this cold snap may have healthy
effect upon the matrimonial market.
Losr.-Wm. S. Hoy lost onthe re-
turn of Band from Pleasant Flats last
Saturday, the shank to his Cornet.-
The finder will be rewarded by lcav-
ing it at this Office.
On last Saturday Samuel Gaskins
was brought before Justice French,
charged with lunacy. The Justice
committed him to Jail.
The old Presbyterian Church is to
be tornc down and rcmoddled in the
spring. Mr., Blades bas the contract,
and of course it will be good job.
The new bell for the upper Presby-
terrain church, is on the ground. It's
got a good tone.
There will be services in the chur-
chcs Sunday. You will find u sermon
to suit you somewhere; so don't fail
to attend.
Wcknow ofan old cat that was sent
into the country, because it had been
exposed to the smallpox, Bring it
back and quarantine it.
VanGildcr, the Drug man, has a
fine lot Of toilet articles, Ladies, re-
member this.
There is a good prospect for quite
a number of new buildings in this
| place next spring.
The ITumming Bird is on the
Docks at this place, undergoing re-
pairs,