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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-05-15
Commissioners Sale or
Valuable Lots In ind Near Ma.
son City, West Virginia, and
RaVcnswOOd, West Virginia.


TN pursuance Of n decretal order Of tho
Mason County Circuit Court, rendered
at the April Term, 1878, in a Chancoly
causc therein pending, wherein James T..
Bailey and his vile are compliments and
John Adams; Executor OF the last will and
testament Of G. Nj. Rice, deceased, and
Others are defendants, the undersigned,
who was thereby appointed Special
Commissioner for that purpose, shall pro.
coed TO sell at public auction, to the high.
est bidder, in front OF the door Of the
Court House OF Mason Couutyon Thurs
dan, the 6th day of June, 1878, at
IL o'clock, A. NJ, the 10 lilo acro tract OF
lind with the improvements thereon, IL.
ing lust above the town OF Mason, Mason
county, West Virginia, which the said c.
NJ. Rice purchased OF Peter Ronsh and
wife, and where he resided at the time OF
his decease; also lot No. %, in the town OF
Mason, the same being 50 feet front on
Adams Street and running buck 100 feet;
and on Saturday, the Sth ddy Of
June, 1878, on the premises, in the
town of Rayenswood, jackson county,
West Virginia, lots Nos. 2, 8, and 8, tho
same beinga subdivision Of what is known
on the plat OF the town OF RaYenswood as
Lot No. so, For q more full and accurate
description OF said real estate, reference is
hereby made to the bill and proceedings
in said cause.
Terms of Sale
one-fourth cash, and the balance on a
credit Of six, twelve and eighteen months,
in equal instalments, to bear interest from
the day oisale, the purchaser giving bonds
with good personal security for the defer
red payments, and the title will be retain.
ed until the whole Of the purchase money
is paid. II. X. HOWARD,
NAV l-iw. Special Commissioner.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-05-15

1t is a very common thing for the
Republicans to charge that they are
the especial friends of tho soldiers
and that the Democrats are their en-.
emies, Now, what are the facts?
The Democratic House of Reprcscn.
tatives at Washington recently made
an amendment to the pension law
that on the first day of January, 1879,
the term of Office of all pension
agents shall expire and thereafter
Monarchy discharged, wounded or dis.
abled soldiers, or widows or daught.
ors of such soldiers, shall DO appoint.
ed to said office, but tho Republican
Senate, by vote of yeas 10, nays 3s,
refused to insert the amendment
This shows who arc the friends oftho
soldior.-Eb,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-05-15
AMistake Corrected.

While riding in II Niagra.street
car, at Buffalo, n. Y, said Mr.. A. t.
Mr.. B, II was mistaken the other
day." "EIow?" said Mr.. B. you re.
member we were talking ofDr. Pierce
and his Invalids' and Tourists Ho-
tel, and | questioned the Doctors
ability to cure catarrah or consumpt,
ion, and stated that a friend had used
his medicines with but little or nC
relief. To satisfy you l wrote my
friend and here is his reply:
DECATUR, ILL.,, August 9th, 1877.
FRIEND A:
In reply to yonrs, just received,
asking what effect DR.. Pierce's med
icines had on me, I would say, three
years ago expected to die with the
consumption. had long suffered
from catarrh, my throat and lungs
were badly affected, and my system
was rapidly breaking down, | had
tried many physicians and remedies
without benefit. Having seen good
results follow the use of DR.. Piorce's
Medicines, l resolved to give them a
thorough trial. In six months time
| was entirely cured, No medicines
higher in my estimation, than DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
and DR.. Sage's Cararrh Remedy
They not only saved my life, but
have made me hearty and strong
man.
Very truly yours,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-05-15

To he Democratic Conservative TotrS o
Mason Cotntw-Gentleme | hereby an
nounce myself as candidate Tor the office
OF Clerk Of the County Court OF Mason
County, subject entirely to tho action OF
the nominating Convention to be held in
June next Hoping for a favorable con
slderation of my candidacy at the hands
OF the Convention, and promising will
ing and ready obedience to the wishes oil
the Convention, am
Respectfully,
GEO. W. TIPPETT.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-05-15

The bloody shirt is to be brandish.
ed with vigor in the South this fall,
Prominent Northern men will be sent
there To make incendiary speeches to
the negroes and excite bloodshed, and
IL possible secure a new list Of out.
rOgcs-the old ones having become
stale and unintcrcsting--with which
TO fro the Northern heart, Well,
this is tho best the Raids can do, but
they will find that bloody shirt clio.
quonco will no longer sweep the
country.-Ek,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-05-15

To The Democratic Conservative Voters 9
Mason County. | hereby announce mysel
rs candidate for the House OF Delegates
from Mason County, subject to the decis
ion of the Democratic.C Conservative Con
vention to be held June 4th, 1878. Prom
Using il nominated and elected, to repre-
sent the people honestly and to the best
OF my ability. 80 oooD,,r
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-05-15

1t is announced that tho Hon,
Charles James Faulkner has reap.
pcarcd upon the scenes as candi.
date for Congress in the Second Dis.
trict. The old veteran Office holder
cannot stay quiet in private life.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-05-15

The frauds by which tho nation
was cheated of its rightfully elected
Chief Magistrate in 1876, will be
known in history as one of the great,
est crimes against republican gov.
eminent ever pcrpotrated.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-05-15

We are authorized to announce NJ. F.
YEAGER, OF Robinson District, as u candi'
date for the Office OF Clerk Of tho County
Court OF Mason county, subject to the de-
cision Of the Democratic Conservative
nominating Convention, to be held III
June neXt.s
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-05-15

McLin has had hard luck ever
since he elected Hayes President
He has lost money, two Of his child.
rem have died and the Senate refused
to confirm him for an office, Retrib.
utivo Justice.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-05-15

Chicago, st, Louis and Cincinnati
newspapers declare that there is n
Communistic organization in their
cities, drilling and organizing ready
for an outbreak In June, similar to
the one last summer.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-05-15

There was n time when IL would
have been considered decidedly
beneath che dignity of tho President
of tho United States to chip for u
campaign fund; but this Is reform
administration, you know,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-05-15

Hoes DYNd.-Unclo Charley Clark
says all his hogs are dying with q
disease that affects the tongue and
throat, The tongue becomes sore
and cracks open, and the animal lin.
gers for some days, in great pain, be-
fore il dies, No remedy that he has
applied, seems TO reach the disease
--MoNntdin Herald,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-05-15

We are authorized to announce Capt. F.
G. LANHAM, OF Clifton, as a candidate for
the office OF Clerk OF the Circuit Court Of
Mason county, subject to the decision OF
the Democratic Conservative nominating
Conventions
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-05-15

Ex,Secretary Bristow, who is now
on visit to New York, being ques.
toned for an expression Of opinion
respecting the recent confessions"
in Florida, and the possibility of the
re.opcning of the presidential con-
trogersy, drew from him an emphat-
ic statement that he is "out of poll
ties" that there are forty millions Of
people who can and will take care Of
those matters without his interior
cnce; that, having neglected his pri-
yate affairs already too long, he pur'
poses for the present to stick to the
practice of the law and let outside
matters alone; and that, having al
lowed himself to be pumped dry
while in public life, he has NOW, as
a private citizen, no opinions to
express.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-05-15
circnit clerk.

WE are authorized to announce CnAs, B.
WAGGESER as candidate for reelection
to the office of'Clerk OF the Circuit Court
OF Mason county, subject to the action OF
the Democratic, Conservative nominating
Convention to be held in June.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-05-15
County Clerk.

Mr.. Editor: You will please announce
the name of JAMES II. HoI.LowAY, as can.
didate for Clerk OF the County Court Of
Mason County, and as such his name will
be presented before the Democratic Nom.
mating Convention, Subject to its action
to be held oil. the 4thday OF June, next.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-05-15
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

All announcements must be accompan-
led with the cash to insure insertion in
this paper. Terms, s. for one inch OF
space, over that regular advertising rates.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-05-15
Hnrsa of nalegates.

To the Voters of Mason County, hereby
announce myself as candidate to repre-,
sent Mason county in the next House Of
Delegates, subject, however, to the ratiti'
cation OF the Democratic Conservative
nominating Convention, and will faithful
ly abide the action OF that Convention.
Respectfully,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-05-15

To he Toics of Mason ComtT-I an.
nounce myself as n candidate for Clerk OF
the County Court, subject to the decision
Of the Democratic County Convention;
and ii elected shall cndeavor to discharge
the duties OF the Office to the satisfaction
and accommodation OF all.
Respectfully,
]. p, II. B. SMITH.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-05-15

We are authorized to announce that
RonERT L. MITCHELL, will be candidate
for the Office OF County Clerk, at the elect
ion next October.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-05-15

The primary Conventions of the
Domocratic-C Conservative party, are
to be held on the last Saturday in
this month. 1t is tho duty of every
Democrat to attend his primary meet.
ings.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-05-15

Gen. Banks on Hayes Administra.
ton; Hold your nose andyou'll never
know it smells,-N Y. Sun.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-05-15
Tic Coming Canvass.

The following takenfrom the Clarks-
burg Ncls in reference to the COM
ing canvass and election, fits our
county so well that we clip the art
icle entire. 1t is matter upon which
we intended to write, but it cover.
ing the whole ground, we commend
it to the Democrats of Mason, and
hope they will profit by its pernsal'
The Ners says:
"There is no question but that the
Democrats can elect every officer in
this county this fall, and it is their
own fault if they do not do it. All
they have to do is to make the right
kind denominations and then pull
together. If the Democrats Of this
county desire to gain influence in
the councils of this State, they must
make the county and all officials
thoroughly Democratic. The State
~ largely Democratic. Its officials
are Democrats and will remain so,
and if Harrison takes that prominent
place in the affairs of State, she is
entitled TO, she must elect Democrat
ic officials. We cannot expect Re
publicans to have influence with q
Democratic administration, or utcC
rersa. The uncertain course of this
county, politically, has lost. her more
than her people know Of, and it is
time to call u halt"
ITO secure that success within our
reach, the Democrats must proceed
wisely. We want no set up conven'
tons. We want no milk and water
candidates. We do not want as our
candidates pretended Democrats, who
when they get into Office, allow them
selves and their offices 10 be used in
the interest of Republicans, and fol
the sole purpose Of breaking down
Democratic institutions. We want
honest candidates who will admins
ter honestly and impartially, the Of
fee to which they are elected, who
are not for self alone, but will aid in
preserving the organization to which
they belong"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-05-15

"Thc last ditch"-thc effort of Re-
publicans to control the next House,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-05-15

The leaders and organs do not ser,
iouslyattempt now to deny the frauds
perpotratod in Louisiana and Flori.
da, but they say Hayes title is good
by virtue of the action of the Eight
by Seven c Commission, and they think
it is an awful thing for anybody tc
attempt to make disturbance on
account of it. Their condemnation
is for those who perpetrated the
frauds.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-05-15

Frauds eat daily at the vitals of
the Republic.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-05-15

The Ncu York Sun thinks the sight
of Hon. J. Madison Wells and Hon
est John Sherman walking arm.in.
arm in Pennsylvania avenue does
much to diminish the sadness felt
since the death Of the Siamcse twins.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-05-15

WHAT Mr.. TILDEN SAYs.-In re.
cent conversation on the Florida
Confessions" Mr.. Tilden is reported
as saying, "That he had no part di.
rectly or indirectly, in procuring the
confessions of the Florida ballot-box
thieves. lie said that he had Meth
er advised in favor of or against the
passage Of the electoral commission
act; that he submitted to it as a law,
and felt bound to obey the judgment
Of the lawful tribunal that decided
against him, and that he could not
disturb the peace of the country by
individually, or through others act
ing on his direction, bringing expos
ures of well-known frauds to the sur.
face. He spoke with great caution
about what might be his duty in
case the frauds should be clearly prov
en- before a competent tribunal, and
reach to the presidential title itself
by duplicating its posscssor, and
avoided any direct expression of con-
viction on the subject"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-05-15

In this paper we publish the crit
icism of the Wheeling Register, upon
the Supreme Court for its recent de-
cision refusing a new trial i'll the
Baker-Sweeney case, in which the
latter obtained a judgment against
the Register Company for 5000 and
costs. The criticism is unjust, us
Baker and his partners have none to
blame but themselves. They allow
ed the case to go against them in the
Ohio County Circuit Court, without
even attempting defense, relying
upon the Court to throw the case
from the docket. Who are they that
they should be treated differently
verdict is rendered against them,
from other people? Then after a
they go to the Supreme Court and
ask to be awarded new trial. We
believe the Court done right in the
matter, in refusing new trial, and
more firmly are we convinced of the
Justice of this decision, since we have
read the syllabus in this case.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-05-15

Honest government is our coun'
trY's groatest need.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-05-15

Remember your primary Convcn
tions, and attend them,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-05-15
BANK REPORT.
REpOHT of T1gE CONDITION

of The Merchants National Bank OF West
Virginia at Point Pleasant, intl.e State OF
West Virginia, at the close Of business.
May LIST, 1873.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-05-15

STATE Of Hest Virginia, C0tIntycf Mason, So
l, T. SrRiBLlNG, Cashier OF the above.na.
med bank, do solemnly swear that the a.
bove statement il true to the best Of my
knowledge and belief.
7. STRIBLING, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
10th day Of May, 1878.
CHAS. G. BOWER,
Notary Public
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-12-20
SOUTHWEST KANSAS.

CHICAGO. Dec. 10. is.

CHICAGO, Dec 10, IS.
DEAR BULLETIN:-1n the upper house
of the English Parliament, it is said, in
the good old days of yore, a member be-
ing required to make an apology, arose
in his place and said Il said His Lord
ship lied; it is true, and | am sorry
for it.
The BULLETIN, of Dec. 9Th, is just
received. | have enjoyed Mr.. Osgood's
letter, and by way of rejoinder, desire
to say that the Topeka letter was writ
ten at the request OF one OF your pa
irons, and in harmony with the invita-
ton of the BULLETIN to its readers to
write communications for its columns;
not to advertise any business, or mis-
construe the motives of any one.
In thousands Of miles OF travel, one
will hardly meet more truthful, honor
able or gentlemanly railroad man than
S. NJ. Osgood, and among the business
men Of Independence, none are more
accurate, systematic and faithful, but
friend Osgood is not the Atchison, To-
peka & Santa Fe r. r.; far better for
Kansas if he were.
AS to my acquaintance with the Ar
kansas Valley, or opportunities to be
acquainted with it, | will only say, that
of the nearly four and half years
spent in the cavalry and Indian service
of the United States, during and after
the war of the Rebellion. spent nearly
three years in the Valley of the Arkan-
sas. Many times were our lips parched
with thirst. rather than drink the alkali
which in that country is called water.
Many times did we desire seven months
of Iowa's bitter cold winter to rid us
and the country of the great host of
mans worst enemies: centipedes, tar
rantulas, wood-ticks, heas, serpents,
itch, fever, and the good Lord only
knows what we did not suffer from.
About that A., Z. q S. +. r. r., Bro.
Osgood did not tell us that the lawma
king power of the State of Kansas was
very nearly vested in that corporation;
that the most powerful lobby with
which any of our free States are cursed,
was managed by them; that the last
election held in that State was virtually
for or against the A., Il. q S. L. r. r.
candidates; that the owners OF those
bursting elevators were themselves
busted because they could not get
cars to convey their grain to market,
though any one of the connecting lines
east of the Missouri River were begging
for permission to send cars, engines and
men to move the grain. He does not
tell us that the r. r. forces the people
along its lines, who cannot get Kings
ley tickets, to pay six cents per mile to
ride on that road; nor why the stock of
that road jumped from / l per cent. up
to over 100 per cent. in market value
within the present year.
My case is not half stated, but | think
enough has been limited at to satisfy
Bro. Osgood and Col. Lake of the fact
that his Majesty, who hath his throne
on the lowest circle described in Dante's
dream, has to do with the clutches" Of
this corporation. You will be troubled
with no more letters from me on this
subject, Respectfully yours,
II. III. Fly.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-12-20
success.

Iowa centenarians are being develop
ed at lively rate this year. The Clinton
Herald recently claimed Jacob Rogers,
who will be 101 years of age on the LIST
Of January, 1870 as the oldest man in
the State, but the State Register quick
Iy matched him with Mr. W. W. Moore,
of Polk City. who is the same age.
Then comes forward the Boone Repab-
licon with Father Geo. Bfophy, who tips
the scales of longevity at 102 years.
Finally. correspondent of the Register,
in Appanoose county, trots out, first,
Mr. Banister Bond, of that ilk, who has
sojourned upon this mundane sphere
1O4 years. and then, to cap the climax,
so far as heard from, Mr.. Geo. Sing
ley, a chirrupy veteran, who was born
before the Revolution, in February,
It'll, and is, consequently, 1O8 years of
age He is described as rugged and
hearty, and says that he can out run,
out jump, throw down OF whip, any man
Of his age in the State. Next
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-12-20
Teachers Institute.

An institute will be held in the school
house at Hazleton, Saturday, December
2Sth, 1878, commencing at 10 o'clock
sharp. The following question will be
discussed: Are our schools success
if not, who are responsible for the fail
ures?' We trust that every teacher in
the township, and all others, who can
will come out and aid us in the discus
sions of this important work-the edu-
cation Of the future rulers of our great
and glorious Republic. 1t is at these
meetings that we can compare methods
and experiences with each other, and
choose the better way Parents and all
others, who are interested in school
work (some certainly are not, Judging
by the irregular attendance of their
children in scool, and deficiency of
books, should make it their business to
attend these gatherings.
j. n. BARR,
Vice President for Hazleton Twp
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-12-20

ROMAN q. BENTON, a young son Of
A. }. Benton, of Usage, Iowa, aged 10
years, deliberately committed suicide,
by shooting himself through the head
with revolver, at the State Normal
School, at Cedar Falls, last Sunday.
Froma Gazette extra, we learn the fol-
lowing particulars:
Young Benton, who was an old stu
dent at the State Normal, had been
teaching in Butler Co., and went to &C.
dar Falls on Saturday evening, stopping
with former room mate at the Nor
mal-Freeman Conway His conduct
appeared strange, but did not excite
any suspicion of the rash act he was to
commit. Among other things,
he gave Conway his watch, say
ing he had no further use for it, and al
50 package of letters and ring, which
he requested to be sent to Miss A. NJ.
Jones, Fairfield After dinner, on Sun
day, Benton asked Miss Ada McClcl-
land, of Des MONIES, a pupil at the
school, to accompany him to the parlor.
When there, he drew out a revolver,
and threatened to kill himself. Miss
McClelland demonstrated with him, and
he promised not to do the deed then.
Soon after, he asked her to take the
key to his trunk, and get letter he
had addressed to her. She refused,
when he drew his revolver, and, placing
it to his right ear, fred, He fell to the
floor, and died almost instantly. Every
thing goes to show that the act was de-
liberately planned and executed Ben
ton is said to have been young man
of good principles, correct, studious
habits, and great intelligence Unre-
Quilted love is supposed to have caused
his destruction
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-12-20

THE Fort Dodge Times, Greenback
paper says, that the INSTRUMENTATION" of
Brick Pomeroy cost the Greenback
party 10000 votes in Iowa. The char
acteristic recklessness of greenback ed
itors, in Singing figures, is very appar-
ent in that statement, but the signii-
cant thing in connection with it, is that
rascals and demagogues of the Pome
roy, Hoggatt, Goodrich style will not be
subordinate in the Greenback party
They regard it as their proper field for
plumber, and they will not be restrained
from going in and possessing it.