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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-09-01
Sagacity Of N Horse.

Some days since one of the 6ae
black horses belonging to 99n. w,
t. Willey's team lost shoe, ind vas
taken from his pasture to the stable
preparatory to trip to the black
smith shop. Being left near the sta
BILE for a short time and not being
tied he at once started toward Dur
hannah, and when overtaken by John
B. he was quietly standing in the
blacksmith shop and Jim Blair was
engaged in shoeing him. He is GER
tainly the most intelligent horse in
this section.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-09-01

Tom Lumpkins is improving his
chances for Moundsville, every oppor-
tunity. Que day last week he made
a raid upon Mrs. j. N. Pickenpaugh's
pies and succeeded in capturing some
of them and secured a glass of jelly
to make them more palatable. Lat
err in the day he made an attempt up
on Mr.. D. H. Chadwick's grapes.
This venture ended disastrously for
Tom. In the midst of his fun Off
Ger Odbert caught him and marched
him off to Jail. Tom accompanied
Mr.. Odbert very submissively until
they reached the Jail, when, calling
into requisition all his slippery quail
ties, he slipped from-the grasp of the
officer and made good his escape. In
the evening Mr.. Odbert succeeded in
catching him again and safely lodg-
ing him in the lookup.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-09-01

1t is said that the Pennsylvania
Company will build and equip a road
frcgn Fairchance to Crarksburg oio
Morgantown and Fairmont, if the
counties of Monongalia, Marion and
Harrison will subscribe $350,000.
Clarksburg is alive to the Importance
of this enterprise and in late issue
of the Telegram we see that.Harrison
talks of subscribing $125,000. 1t has
been suggested that convention be
held at Fairmont and that these coun-
ties send persons to it, authorized to
take steps in the matter. Let us hear
fiom some of our enterprising men
upon this important subject We
would be glad to receive communities
tions from any of our well-informed
citizens upon the subject.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-09-01

A Grange Convention met at the
Aurora Grange Hall on Saturday,
August 25th, for the purpose Of COM
pleting arrangements for grange
celebration. Bro. Moore was chosen
president and ID. Wicdman secreta-
ny. 1t was
Resolved, LIST, That the entertain
ment should be called Harvest
Feast"
2nd, That we hold it in Fetty's
Grove, near Laurel Point.
3D., That we select the 22d day of
September for the occasion.
4th, That we engage the Morgan
town Brass Band to play for the oc-
casion.
9th, That we engage two or three
martial bands.
9th, That we invite the Granville
Singing Club to sing.
18th, That efforts shall be made to
engage the most eloquent orators, be-
longing to the grange, to be present
and address the meeting.
9Th, That every member shall ex-
ert himself to make it success.
9th, That a copy of the proceed
ings be sent to the Morgantown Post
and New DOMINION for publication,
with the request that the Fairmont
papers copy the same.
q. MOORE,
d. WIEDMAN. President.
Secretary.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-09-01
LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE
Cheat Neck.

Mrs. John Bowers killed copper
snake measuring two feet ten and
one-fourth inces.
We noticed Beth Jennewine in a
fearful way the other morning. He
was going around in his shirt sleeves,
no hat on and had his pants rolled
up above mis- knees, calling Bull, his
dog. But when we found the mystic
ry out, it was boy weighing 10t lbs.
Beth named him Frederick.
Mack Bayles is improving his resi-
dence by building a stone wall in
front of his house, and grading his
yard.
There has been ever one hundred
persons at c. S. Lcy's, from Pitts
burgh and other places, during the
summer.
C. f. Donaldson and John Adams
are doing the threshing in this place
this year. Ed says he can't make
the machine hum right as cider is
scarce.
A few days ago some little boys
were shooting about Frank Costolo's
mill. He told them to quit, but they
did not mind. That night the mill
caught fire and came very near burn
ing down.
DR.. Triplett's horse became fright
ened and ran away, while being driv
en- along the road the other day, tear
ing q sled to pieces.
John Bowers sold a lot of oats the
other day for forty-five cents per
bushel.
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PERsONALITrEs.

c. Ed Wagner, of Wheeling, was in
town last week.
Miss Ella Coil has returned from a
stay of several weeks in Fairrnont.
Theophilus Devault, ESQ.,, of Gin
ton District, made us pleasant call
Tuesday.
Prof. /. C. White arrived in town
last week. He is to be permanent
resident of Morgantown.
DR.. Roy Arnett, of Aurora, Preston
county, spent day in town last week
visiting his numerous friends.
Mr.. A. W. Lorentz has been absent
for some time on a tour North and
West. He was at Chautauque, Chi
cago and other cities.
r. H. Dolliver, Esq, spent several
days recently in Preston county, do
ing Kingwood, Gladeville, Tunnelton,
Rowlesburg and other places.
Mr.. A. L. Wade is at Martinsburg
attending the West Virginia Educa-
tional Association. He will return
on Saturday
Fontaine Smith, ESQ.,, of Fairmont,
was in town last week looking after
some professional matters. Mr.. Smith
still holds to his Democratic tenets
Prof. A. L. Purinton has been APP
pointed vice-principal of Marshall
College, at Huntington, w. Va. He
will depart soon for his new field OF
labor.
Mrs. Margaret Chadwick was pre-
emptorily called to the bedside of hel
daughter-in-law, Mrs. Jehu Chad
wick, Tuesday. Mrs. Chadwick is
at her home in Baltimore dangerous
ly i'll.
Miss Susie Moore, one of the ac-
complished teachers in the Morgan
town Female Seminary, passed
through the city last night, en- route
from Delaware, O., where she has
been attending musical lectures, fol
home Wheeling Reg.
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Picnic at Granville.

Last Saturday was day long to
be remembered by the people Of Ran
dali and Granville. Especially will
that day be regarded with feeling Of
the most enthusiastic character by
the younger portion Of our popula-
ton. 1t is calendered in their mem
cries day akin to Christmas, Fourth
of July and such, and its yearly re-
turn will call up many very pleasant
memories. TWAS determined to de-
vote the day to the Sabbath School
children. All arrangements were
made to make it success The peo-
pie all attended. Confectionaries and
good things generally were distribut-
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-09-01

Samuel Hmtley says he has . hog
thirteen feet in length. Who can beat
this2
w. II, Dickson, S. G. Baker and w.
ID. Bowers are the veteran coon hunt
ers. They caught four the other
night weighing SO pounds.
Mr.. Isaac Blaney, jr., and Miss
Wolfe joined themselves for veal or
woe.
Miss Catharine Murphy, from Pitts
burgh, is here on visit to her grand
mothers, Sarah BOUCHER.
William Jones, of Scottdale, is Wis
ting j. N. Bakers in this 'neck o
woods"
Jack Ridgway has returned home
after long visit to Fountain Mills.
A few evenings ago as Mr.. w. ID.
Costello was coming down Mr.. Hunt
er's stairs, his foot caught, throwing
him down and spraining his ankle
very badly.
Jacob Adams two boys crippled
themselves very badly by falling
from hay loft. BY the treatment
of DR.. Mathiot they are getting bet
ter.
Mr.. G.. A. Bates had severe Mt
tack of the toothache few evenings
ago.
Joshua Ruble has been confined te
his bed for some time. Doubts are
entertained as to his recovery.
Emery Bayles had a severe attack
of the cholera morbus recently, bu,
through the treatment Of DR.. 4. r.
Vandervort he is fast recovering.
j. II. Bowe.s is ON the sick list.
There will be "Harvest Home
held on the Sth of September, 1877
on the lands belonging to VIM. Don
aldson, on the Morgantown and I'm
iontown turnpike, about II miles
from lees Ferry.
POGO D'PoCo.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-09-01

The days are more than an hour
shorter than they have been, and the
foliage begins to give evidence that
the summer is nearly gone. The
cricket amuses himself with his even
ing song, End while the days are very
warm, the NIGHTS and mornings are
cool, and suggest the approach Of still
colder weather. These are the days
in which to do whatever may be neces-
sary about home in the timely prepa-
ration for the chilly season which fol-
lows after as the night follows day.
And the man who learns to provide
well now, will reap his comfort when
the night Of winter comes.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-09-01

There are no picnics, fights nor
weddings to report But few Of the
girls have bcaux, itself
Jim and George Brand, John Pot
ter and l.. NJ. Wade, started last
Saturday to Shinnston to attend the
camp meeting there.
Jarrett N. Fox, who moved to
Roane county some three or four
years ago, is at his falher's on a visit.
Ed. Brand and George Nelly went
to Preston county few days since.
Perhaps it would wound their sensi-
tive feeling to make known their
business to the public. However,
when they returned they didn't look
SO spry and starchy as when they
went away. Losing sleep two con-
secutive nights is enough to make
a fellow ride home little droopy.
Frank Henry is building a new
house on the run above Laurel Point.
Haines Jones is doing the masonry.
John Ridgway sold his black marc
to Eliza Fl. Snidcr.
Scott Stewart is at this place TAX
ing pictures.
The BARRIERS will have to charge
advocates Of Clarksburg two prices
for shaving, as their faces are SO long
since the news came that the Capital
is located at Charleston.
Tramps are getting little too
thick to be comfortable in this coun-
try. OCCASIONAL.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-09-01

The PSYCHOLOGICAL JOURNAL and
Science of Health, for September, is
upon our table. This is one of the
most useful and interesting journals
of the country 1t would be especial
ly valuable to every teacher. 1t con-
tains vast amount of the best read
ing matter on subjects connected
with the Science of Phrenology, writ
ten in a style that is sure to instruct
and interest. Send 80 cts. for spec
linen copy to S. r. WELLS d CO.,
1877 Broadway, New York.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-09-01

The undersigned desires the pnblic
to know that he has purchased the
business of Mr.. VIM. Basnett and al
so added stock of new goods. He
has a full line of the best quality of
family groceries and sells everything
at bottom prices for cash. Every
body call AID see.
CHARLES KELLY.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-09-01

The last of the late improvements
on Walnut street will soon be com
pleted by VIM. Price, This street
will then present better appearance
than it has for IL long time. Front
street is receiving a fresh supply of
finely broken limestone that will very
much improve the driving, when it is
completed. The work is under control
of Omie Campbell, Nye Kiger and
Marsh MADEIRA.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-09-01

SAD AND FATAL ACCIpENr.-On
Wednesday night our town was shock
ed by the intelligence that Newton
b. Jones, ESQ.,, a member of our town
bar, was accidentally killed by fall
ing from train No. / at Barrackville.
Mr. Geldhach, the watchman at Bar
rackville, stated before the inquest
that he was standing at the west end
of the platform, looking toward the
approaching train; as the train was
passing he heard somthing fall on
the platform, and going back he
found it to be Mr.. Jones, lying dead,
his skull broken, from which his
brains were oozing, his neck disloca-
ted, and his right arm broken in two
places. Mr.. Jones had been in Man
nington that day and as commissioner
was taking dispositions. He was ac-
companied by Messrs. A. b. Fleming
and Fontain Smith, who were counsel
in the case. Mr.. Fleming states that
he never knew Mr.. Jones to do
business better than he did that day
Mr. Smith says that Mr.. Jones was
in splendid humor and never saw
him take dispositions as well; saw
him get on the train, but did not see
him after the train started, and
thought he was in the smoking car.
1t is supposed that Mr.. Jones was in
the smoking ear and attempted to re-
turn to the ladies' car as the train ran
over the very acute curve Mt Barrack-
vile, and by the violent jerking al
ways caused by that curve he was
thrown on the platform of the b. Il
0. r. r., and killed His portfolio
was found near him, and the deposi-
tons that he had taken that day were
scattered all about him, some of them
covered with blood.
His remains were conveyed to his
residence below Fairmont. The entire
community is seriously affected by his
untimely death. He was good law
yer and one of the best of commits
sioners. lie may have had his faults
AS we all have-but at heart he
was as much of a gentleman as any
in our midst, and his sudden death
has cast Il gloom over the entire com
munity. He was about 80 years of
age and leaves wife and large fam
| lily to mourn his loss.-F oumont In.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-09-01

The walls of the "National' are be-
ginning to rise. While the stonema-
sons are finishing the basement, the
bricklayers are building the brick
walls upon the completed portion of
the foundation, and the carpenters
are putting in the door and window
frames as fast as the progress of the
walls allow it. And we are informed
that as soon as the first story is done
the plasterers will 60 to work.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-09-01
Teachers Examinations.

A. l.. Wade, County Superintend
ent, will hold examinations at the
following named School and
dates: Morgantown, Saturday, Sept
s; Elias J. Eddy's, Battelle District
Thursday, Sept. ID; Sugar Grove
Grant District, Friday, Sept. IA
Prices, Clinton District, Saturday
Sept. %; Peirpoint's, Union District
Saturday, Sept. 30, Morgantown, Sat
urday, Oct. 81.
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tinually in attendance at this Semin-
airy. That would be only one for
each one hundred and fifty of our
population. This is certainly small
estimate, and if parents and guard
ians would give the subject proper at
fenticn this number could be increas-
ed. When the question Of "Where
shall l send my daughtery' comes to
be answered by any parent of Monon-
gala county, let him consider the adj
vantages that are to be had and the
inducements offered by this home
school for young ladies. An educa-
ton equal to that obtainable at any
tirst-class institution may be had
here. In addition to the more solid
and practical brances, those of the
ornate character, which are not so
important, but which are included in
an education, are taught. So when
it comes your turn to answer the all
important question, after proper con-
sideration You will no doubt conclude
to place her under the care of that
most excellent christian lady and
successful educator, Mrs. j. r. Moore.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-09-01

AN receiving this week one of the
largest and best lines of Ladies,
Misses and Childrcns' Shoes, and
Men and Boys Boots ever shown in
the market. These goods we're made
to order, are first-class in every re-
spect and viii be ss,id st the very
lowest cash prices.
w. c.. McG.Ew.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-09-01
WE desire every Democrat in tt

WE desire every Democrat in the
county to consider himself commit
tee of one to get US new subscriber.
The New DOMINION has good and
an increasing circulation and with the
assistance Of our friends might soon
have . larger circulation then any 9th
er paper that was ever published in
Monongalia.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-09-01

A number of persons left Mounds
vile and vicinity last spring to reside
in Texas. Several of them have re-
turned to their old homes in West Va.
with the avowed intention of never
leaving it again. The others expect
to return at no distant day They are
all convinced that West Va offers in
ducements that are not to be had else
where. Stick to West Virginia
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-09-01

VERY ILL--We learn by private
letter to his friends here that Gen.
Jesse Lazear, Of Baltimore, is lying
very low with an attack of dysentery.
At last accounts his recovery was
considered doubtful Waynesbmg
Ind
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-09-01

Rev. Ball preached in the Method
list Church last Sabbath. He has been
for many years a member Of the West
Virginia Conference, but has been
transferred to the New York Central
Conference and is on his WAY to New
York at present.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-09-01

We acknowledge the receipt of an
invitation to be present at the Recep-
ton Of the Governors in Philadelphia.
Sorry we could not attend to have
given proper character to the assem-
bly,.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-09-01

DIR. Charles McLane, who has long
been revered and known as the pa
triarch of Morgantown, maintains his
vigor to wonderful degree. He is
now the oldest man in Monongalia
county.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-09-01
WHOLESALE POISONING.
Persons Accident
ally take Arsenic.


On Sunday, the 10th inst, Il Mr..
hurry, a thrifty farmer residing in
Lewis county, invited a number of his
neighbors to dine with him and have
a good chat about "auld lang syne."
Great preparations had been made
for the occasion, and the table fairly
groaned beneath its load of good
things. After the usual course, cake
and other delicacies were introduced,
and "all went merry as marriage
BELL But shortly after the party
had left the table some of them were
taken seriously i'll and suffered in
tcnscly from violent and prolonged
spells of vomiting, cramp, headache,
burning of the stomach and other eX-
IRENE symptoms. In short time
nearly every member began to suffer
in the same way, and it became evil
dent they were suffering from the eff
fects of poison.
The Weston Democrat says:
"a messenger was dispatched to town
in hot haste for DR.. Arthu, M. Dent,
who reached the scene of suffering as
soon as fleet horse could carry him
there Having carried with him
proper medicines and antidotes, he
soon succeeded in relieving his young
hospital of patients, and he reports to
us that all of them are now out of dan
ger, although some are still suffering
from observation-disclosures the man.
ner of the poisoning was a matter of
interest, and was strictly investigated
and it appears that Mr. Murray has
been in the habit ofkeeping quantity
of arsenic, which he used for the de-
struction of rats, foxes, squirrels, and
other game. BY some mistake, the
paper containing the arsenic had been
conveyed to the pantry, and the young
lady who made up the cake mistook
the poison for baking powders, which
were usually kept on the same shelf
1t was sad mistake; and it's result.
ing as it did, in almost killing large
number of people, should be a lasting
lesson to our people as to the criminal
error of keeping poisons in a way that
might lead to death and suffering
NIOrgantOwn Female Scnima-
ry.
The next session of this Institution
will commence Wednesday, Septem-
Der 9Th, 1877. For several weeks we
have noticed an advertisement going
the rounds of the press headed,
"Where shall l send my daughter
In reply to this we would say to any
parent who desires to place his daugh-
ter ut a Seminary where she will be
made to feel at home, and where she
can have advantages equal to those
afforded by any similar school in
West Virginia, place her at Morgan
town Female Seminary. Almost un-
der the shadow Of its cupola are girls
growing up in ignorance, that with
the assistance Of the educational adj
vantages that Morgantown affords
might become bright stars among
their fellows and fulfil the mission
for which they were created. In Mon
ongalia county alone there is a popn,
lation of about 15,0 900. From this vast
number is there any reason why 100
young ladies should not be kept con
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job South has been making tenn
perance speeches in Missouri. A
late number of the Liberty Tribune
gives a fattering account of an eff
fort of his in this direction, and be-
trays the authorship of an article on
Sunshine"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-09-01

desire to inform my patrons and
the public generally, that will re-
sumo the butchering business at my
old stand, corner Main and Walnut
streets, on Thursday, 9th inst.
RoB'T MEATHRELL.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-09-01

We are informed that the business
formerly conducted by Bailey & Wag-
ner, is now exclusively owned and
managed by Ed Wagner
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-09-01

Lanslot John Esq. of Stewartstown,
has our thanks for number of large
ripe mellow apples of the variety of
Roman Sweets. We are always glad
to meet Mr.. John and wish there were
more men of his class.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-09-01

WALNUT STREET SHAVING SALOON
Matt. still presides over the shaving
and hair-cutting department at this
establishment. Satisfaction guaran-
tecd in all cases. Give them . call
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We hear most encouraging reports
from Gainesville The Furnace is
running constantly, employing large
number of men and turning off three
times as much good marketable iron
as ever before The managers and
all concerned speak hopefully. This
looks like better times.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-09-01

The Fall Term of West Virginia
University begins next Wednesday.
We have assurances that it will be
one of the most successful terms the
Institution has yet seen.
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Thirteen deaths have occurred at
Rice's Landing within period of
three weeks, from diptheria. There
have been several cases of this dread
ed disease in our own county, but so
far as we are informed none of them
have been fatal.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-09-01

IT is reported that couple of
Wheeling young gentlemen, while here
at Commencement came very near
committing the crime of matrimony,
with couple of oui young ladies. All
necessary arrangements were made for
trip to Taylortown, but we're frus-
trated by unforeseen events.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-09-01

Mrs. w. Downer, sister of D. H.
Chadwick, will soon take up her resi-
dence here. She will occupy the prop
erty vacated by Capt. Phipps, on
Front street
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-09-01

NARRIED.-On Wednesday, Aug.
end, 1877, at the residence of the
brides parents, by Rev. Benjamin
Ison, Rev. Samuel E. Jones, of Fet-
terman, to Miss Belle Anderson.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-09-01

Wheclingites are unlueky in their
suicidal ventures. They never sue
coed. Five persons have tried to com
init suicide in that city within a
month, and every one of them failed.
Perhaps if the weather was cooler
they could accomplish more.