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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-11-15
RIVER INTELLIGENCE.
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fSpecIal dispatches to the Star.l
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 15-12:52 P M.-Arrved: Whale
and barges from Cairo.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-10

The Fsirmont West VtySiaiaa Of
last week gives thesfollowing account
Of an occurrence in that town. that
is attracting considerable attention;
AS is probably we'll known to most
of our readers, the doors of the First
National Bank, as well as those ofthe
dwelling attached, are securely fasten-
cd every night and the entire building
thoroughly searched to guard against
concealed robbers, and it would al
most be an impossibility for any one
to remain hidden on the inside, or to
effect an entrance without using con-
siderable force, One night quite re
Gently, after the usual routine had
been gone through with. Mr., Sands,
the Cashier, and his family all retired
to bed in different parts of the house
and were sweetly reposing in sleep,
when suddenly Mr.. and Mrs. Sands
were awakened by n loud and distinct
rapping on the door of their bed cham
Der. Both sprang up in alarm, but at
ter hurried consultation they agreed
to await repetition of the noise,
thinking there might have been mis-
take. They did not have to remain
long in suspense, for in few moments
the knocks were heard again, this time
even more distinct than before. Mr..
Sands at once sprang ont of bed,
grasped his revolver, and, followed by
his wife with a light, hastily ran to
the door, opened it and stepped into
the hall without, but not the least sign
of any person nor anything WAS visi-
BILE. The house and bank were search
ed from garnet to celler, but with the
same result. The doors were all
found locked and not an article out of
place-nothing to indicate the pres
ence of stranger about the premises
and the mystery yet remains unsolv-
ed. Mr.. Sands cannot account for it,
and says that all the members of his
household were fast asleep, and it
could not have been any of them. If
we were believer in ghosts we might
attribute the mystery to that cause,
or it may have been spiritual rap
pings; but anyway it was something,
and what that something was remains
to be found out.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-10
Extract from the proceedings
Of n Meeting Of the SCHOOL
Board Ofthis District.

/. S. Reed was allowed an account
Of 81 so for repairs done on the school
building.
Albert MADEIRA was allowed Is. for
work done on the division fence be-
twern the grounds of the school build
ing and the property of II. NJ. Nor
gan.
A bill of $4,64 was allowed Capt
Sears for lumber furnished to repair
the fence around the grounds of the
building
The Board next considered the APP
plication of the various parties for the
position of teacher in the eolored
school of this District. After ballot,
it was found that G. w. Semans had
received the greatest number 0fvotes
and he was declared elected.
The bids for furnishing the supply
Of coal for the schools was next con
sidered, and the contract awarded to
Capt. Sears at 81. per hundred bush
els.
The young ladies of the NJ. r. Sun
day School made application for the
use of the school hall one evening, to
give an entertainment, consisting of
Tableaux &c. On condition Of the
Janitor having charge of lights &c,
the application was granted.
There being no further business be-
fore the board, it adjourned.
~ L. S. HoUGH, Sec'y.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-10

THERE is an advertisement in our
columns to which we take much
pleasure in referring our readers, be-
cause we believe in it and can con
scientiously and heartily recommend
it. We refer to Halls Hair Remover.
We remember many cases in our midst
of old and middle aged people who
formerly wore grey hair, or whose
locks were thin and faded, but who
now have presentable head pieces, and
with no little pride announce to- their
friends that they haven't grey hair
in their heads. 1t is a pardonable
pride, and the world would be better
off, if there was more Of it, for when
the aged make themselves attractive
to others they are more certain to win
and retain the esteem and respect to
which burthen of well spent years
entities then. Try Halls Hair Re
newer if age or disease has thinned Or
whitened your locks and you will
thank us for our advice.-Pon-
Handle Ne,os, Wellsburg W. Ma.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-10
Festival and Entertainment. an
the Flats.

Next Saturday evening festival
will be held at Drummonds Chapel,
the proceeds of which are for the ben
eft of the church. In addition to the
elegant refreshments that will be
served, there will be music rendered
by Miss Susie Moore and other young
ladies. There will also be an exhihi-
ton of the "fine arts" given in the
school house, where may be seen
"Bonaparte crossing the Alps" "The
belle of the Flats" Skeleton IN eve
nv house." "The four seasons" "The
flag of our country" "Sunset ON the
Rhine" Cant be beat" "The trap
per-" "Scene in a western wood"
''Tne quack doctor" and others too
tedious to mention.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-10

MIsPRINT.-In the Resolutions
adopted at our Democratic County
Convention held on last Saturday a
week ago, the first resolution read,
s'And the leaders of the said party
having become shamefully corrupt
and dishonest it is imperitivcly de
manded that they shall no longer
continue in the ascendancy in this
county," 1t should have read, in
stead of this county, the country.
The resolution referred more particu-
larry to National politics, but it is
perhaps not inapplicable to our coun-
ty or local politics. They have some
extremely crooked ways amongst the
wire workers of the primary" and
do some naughty things.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-10

PATENTS Inventors, to secure IN
telligent and prompt action on their
cases, should employ an attorney in
daily intercourse with the officers Of
the Patent Office. We direct atten-
ton to Fosters Patent Office, 500 7th
street, Washington, d. C. Mr.. Fos-
ter has practiced before the Patent
Office 10 years. Send to him for
pamphlets and references:
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-10
Editors New Dominion:-

There will be public grange meet
ing and basket picnic three miles east
of Morgantown near Pleasant Hill
(Baptist) church, Saturday, August
Gath, 1878, at 10 o'clock A. NJ. prompt.
Prominent speakers are expected. All
Patrons are invited and cordial in
vitation is extended to the different
Sunday Schools. Come one, come
all and bring well filed baskets and
spend the day in pleasant and social
enjoyment. No Intoxicating liquor
allowed on the ground.
Aug. 9Th, 1878. GRANGER.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-10
On Monday we were favored with

On Monday we were favored with
q visit from our staunch old Demo
cratic friend, Maj. William Lantz, of
Blacksville. Maj. Lantz is getting
we'll on in life and his head is silver
ed with the frosts of age, but intel
lectually he is as vigorous as ever. He
has many friends who would like for
him to become candidate this Fall
for the Legislature, but as yet he re-
fuses to give his consent, preferring
to enjoy in his old age the ease and
comfort of his pleasant and sumptu-
Gus home.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-10

Mn. E. C. DENT, Of Parsons Kansas,
an old friend and relative of ours
called to see us last week and became
a subscriber. He left Monongalia a
number of years ago and has resided
in Missouri ind Kansas since. While
here be received q telegram informing
him Of the entire obstruction of his
business house in Kansas by fire. He
started At once for his home. We
have not ssccrtaincd the extent of
his loss.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-10
THE SUN.
NEW YORK. is7s.

As the time has come for the renewal
of subscriptions THE SUN would re-
mind its friends and wishers everywhere.
that 1t is again candidate for theit eoiI>
sideration and support. Upon its record
for the past ten years it relies f0t 4 cons
tiDuance Of the hearty sympathy and
generous cooperation which have htth-
erto been extended to It ffOm every QUAR-
ter of the Union.
The Daily Sun is a four page sheet 81
% columns, price by mail, IS cents =
month, or Sc so pef year.
The Sunday edition Of THE SUN + IN
eight>page sheet of Sc columns. While
giving the news Of the day, Il also cons
tains a large amount Of literary and mls-
cellaneous matter prepared specially f6r
it. The SUNDAY StN has met with
great success. Post paid 81 20.
The weekly snn.
Who does not know the WEEKLY Sur?
1t circulates throughout the United
States, the Canadas, and beyond. Mines
ty Thousand families greet Its welcome
pages weekly, and regard 1t In the hight
guide, counselor and friend. Il news,
editorial, agricultural and literary de-
partments make it essentially q journal
for the family and the fireside. 4erms:
One Dollar = year. post paid 1his price
quality CONSIGNED, makes Il the cheap
est paper published. For olnbs II ten,
with $40 cash, We will send m extra copy
rroissIsr \ THE SIN, xsv - oisys
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-10
BLAsKs-We have lust printed

BLANKs.-We have lust printed a
large lot of nice blanks of all kinds.
We have Summons, Executions, AT
fidavits, Subpenas, Attendance Bills,
Forthcoming Bonds, &C., for sale.
cheap. Orders by mail filed as soon
as received without extra charge.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-10
Eureka Mills.

We have just added new Corn Burrs
and other improvements to the Eureka
Mills and are now better prepared than
ever for all business in our line. The
best of work guaranteed to all our cus~
somers. We have all the facilities for
dispstching work promptly.
THOMPSON q ALIExDER.
Foot Of Walnut 81, Morgentown.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-10
Our CouNTx.s room.
Financial Statement of Clerk
of 1sOnrd of Diverse
ofPoor.

Col. F. Il. Sinclair, Clerk Of Board
Of Overseers of Poor of Monongalia
county, presented the following state
ment of receipts and expenditures to
the members of the Boafd, at their
late meeting at the Court House, July
30th, viz:
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-10

THE Greenback Club, organized
last Saturday evening, was success.
The gentlemen: present have the nerve
and determination to make it inter
esting.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-10

RELIGIoUs.-Rev. Geo. Archer will
preach at the Baptist church at this
place on next Sabbath incoming and
evening.
]. C. Jordan, pastor of the Baptist
church in this place, will preach at
the Zoar. Baptist church on next Sab
bath morning.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-10

WALNUT STREET BARBER SHOP
Amos Harris desiees. to inform his old
customers and every one else that he
still keeps his shop open on Walnut
street. His is the best conducted
shop in town and those desiring a
shave quictlygo there.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-10

The Young ladies of the NJ. f. Sun
day School will give an entertainment
at Academy Hall this Thursday
evening. consisting Of Tableaux, DC.
Admission 10 cts.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-10

REPUBLICS are ungrateful, so are
individuals and sometimes this
charge may be made against other
bodies. The latest departure in this
direction was the unceremonious re-
moval of W. P. Barker from the SUI
perintendency of the turnpike between
here and the Marion county line.
Mr.. Barker has had charge of this
road for one year and now has the road
in better condition than it has been
for number of years. 1t will require
but little work to keep the road in re-
pair and as matter of simple justice
he should have been reappointed.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-10

ALBERT G. DAVIS, Esq, was pres.
ent at tho Democratic Greenback
Club on last Saturday evening and
made an address in his usual inter
Sc 7pts- r.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-10

We learn that JAS. n. Davis, ESQ.,,
has been appointed superintendent of
the Ices Ferry turnpike from Morgan
town to Cheat river. Jim will no
doubt makcan efficient officer.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-10
Is
NEW ADVER1ISEME NTS.
COMMISSIONER NOTICE.
Susan M. Weltncr, plaintiff,

Susan NJ. weltncr, plaintifi,
vs..
William Robson, Samuel ROl3soD.
Trustee, Daniel II. Davidson, the heirs
and deyisees Of George M. Hagans.
deceased, and Thomas w! LMch, de-
PENDANTS.
In Chancery In tho Circuit Court IL
Monongalia county, West Virginia.
The parties to the aforenamesI tanse
are hereby notified, that pursuant To the
decree Of references therein Of the March
Term hast, the uli,Tesstmicd, commis-
sioner of said court, at his office at the
courthouse In Aforg arlto&n, ON
MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 1878,
will proceed 10 take the evidence fiertS-
sary to cnabfe him to ascertain ana res
port:
lst. The amount due 10 the defendants
William Robson as assignee II ,T1Ios. W.
Linch Of the trust debt in this cause
mentioned; what payments, IL any, have
been made theYesT, either fo the said
Thomas w. Lynch before said assign
ment, or to the said William Robson
since said assignment, and when, where
and by whom paid2
"a. What sale, II any, was made by
said plaintiff of any part or portion ofthe
lands 80 embraced in first trust To whom
and when sold; and Tie amount q con-
sideyation of said sale, and what cor yey-
ances, II any, were made BY said plaint-
iff' Of said land SO sold, and to whom and
when?
3D.. The amount and date of the sAc-
end trust executed by said plaintiff to
Samuel Robson, Trustee; what pay
ments If any, have been made by the
plaintiff ON said trust, and when and
where; also whether or not the claim 80
secured by said last named trust was for
more than six per centum Per snhtn.
and If SO, to what extent, and Whether
or not said excess of interest has been
credited on said trust claim, or waived
by said defendant William Robson in
his answer In said cause?
4th. What unsatisffed liens, II any ex-
ist against said plaintiff prior to the ex-
ccution of either On any of tile tribgt
claims br sale III the PROCEEDINGS mems
toned, to whom owing, Tire ans0Unts
thereof; ~hefi dfs ard tie nature and.
character thereof
Given under my hand this July ~.
1878. MARSHALL M. DENT,
Com'r.
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LIST of letters remaining unclain

LIST of letters remaining unclaim-
ed in the Post Office at Morgantown
w. Va. Aug. LIST, 1878.
A. X. Brown, Alice NJ. Conway,
Jenvies Duncan, Mary A. Fletcher,
Lizzie May Henderson, j, A. Morgan,
Haines Moxly, Clara Mccartney,
Anna Tibbs, Levaria Williams.
F. A. DERING P. NJ.
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PERSONALITIES

idst Satuiuay. 1ney Will rtHlaAn uur-
ing the summer OR until the yellow fe-
yer abates in the South.
Ithamar DAWSON, of Taylor county,
arrived here on Saturday. Mr.. Da-
visson is q member of the Junior
Glass of the University and will re-
sumo his studies the first of Septem-
Der. He is well known and quite
popular about Morgantown.
&C. johnson, Editor of the Wheel
ing Sunday Leader, Major Wood,
state Librarian and Prof. Birch
have been spending a few days in
town, enjoying the quiet of our town
and the society of our exquisite young
ladies. They had rooms at Durr's.
Hon. Geo. C. Sturgiss and Col.
Fairchild returned from Pittsburgh
last Saturday where they had been in
the interests of our Railroad. Fur
Their particulars about the Railroad
given in another column.
Jno. S. Hood, Esq, our heavy Grant
District friend was in town on Mon.
day. He was as brisk and full OF
business as ever.
Our old friend J. c. Dent, OF Man
nington, favored us with a call last
week and of course subscribed for the
New DOMINION. He is successful
business man of Warrington. Long
may he wave.
We are glad to see in our midst the
good humored face of VIM. Pool Esq.
MFR. Pool was once a resident of Mon
ongalia but has been living in Penn
sylvania for the last five years.
Prosecuting Attorney Arnett and
Mr.. H. Sample, of Fairmont, were in
town last Sunday.
Col. James Evans, we learn, has
recently been quite sick, but is con-
valescent.
From a private letter we learn that
President Thompson is in excellent
helth and is enjoying New England
air and the sea baths very much.
John w. Wiley, of Battelle District,
was in town the first of the week. Mr..
Wiley is one of our students.
L. F. Watson, Esq, of White Day,
spent last Monday in town.
Mrs. Pinnell, of Fairmont, has been
visiting friends in town lately.
A private letter from DR.. F. w.
Wood, of Mt. Union, Ohio, informs
us that he expects to visit Morgan
town sometime this Fall.
Mr.. j. o. Watson, of Fairmont, was
thrown from n mule, he was riding,
one day last week and received some
rather serious injuries.
Mr.. Zach. Morgan, an old resident
of Morgantown,- but now Of Pitts
burgh, is visiting II. d. McGeorge.
Miss Lucy Mcconnell, of Wheel
ing, is expected in town to-day
Thursday. She will be the guest
of Miss Susie Moore.
Miss Jennie Jones, of Athens, Ohio,
is visiting Miss Ella Vance.
The Wheeling gentlemen have been
voted "trumps" by all who have met
them.
Mrs. VIM. Steel, of this place, left
on last Wednesday morning on Wis
it to friends near Morgantown. She
had been in poor health for some time
and goes with with hope that sum-
mer's rest and quiet will restore her.
-Iader.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-10

Our old friend, Isaac Franks, made
an earnest and pointed little speech
last Saturday evening at the Green
back Club. Mr.. Franks is an enthu-
siastic worker in the causc Of the la
boring man.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-10

We learn from Mr.. A. W. Lorentz
that Tom Protzman's loss was about
$500 and was about covered by in
surance. We are glad to hear this as
Tom is q very energetic young man
deserves success.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-10

MARRIED.-At the residence of the
brides father, August Sd, 1878, by
Rev. J. G. Jordan, Ralph Harris and
Maria Harris, (colorcd) all of Monon-
gala county, w. Va.
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A PATTY Of about dozen ladies
and gentlemen from Finleyville, Pa,
arrived IN town Wednesday evening
and took rooms at the Wallace House.
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CHADWICK Il SoN are having a new
floor laid in their storeroom, and we
learn will make other improvements
about the building.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-10

COUNTY CoURr is still in session and
probably will not conclude its labors
until Saturday. Proceedings next
week.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-10

LAST Saturday n.number Of boy.
were swimming in Deckers creek,
near Mackcy's mill, when George
Pool playfuily. threw Harry Hayes
into the creek. Harry struck large
stone and was considerably hurt.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-10

An old-fashioncd camp-meeting
will be held by the Long Alley NJ.
f. Church Congregation, in Davis
woods, one mile and half from town,
commencing August 22d, to last
eight days. A large turnout and a
good meeting is expected.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-10

NoTE.--A. Yeager. B. Core, II. g.
West and John B. Tough, have each spent
more or less time on the Building Cons
mittee; and Yeager and Core have had to
visit the poor>bouse once month, alter
nately, as provided by law which accounts
for the difference Of time as shown in their
accounts. +. r. SINCLAIR, Clerk.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-10

ME- w. n. SMITH, Of Cass District,
brought a head Of timothy to our Of
Ace last Monday that measured III
inches. This is the biggest head of
timothy yets~.We would like to see
the mah who can produce bigger
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-10

Balance in Treasurer's hands. :. =
Amount required in addition to
the said balance, to meet the
expenditures for the ensuing
year ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
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WE are requested to Announce tha

WE are requested to Announce that
having secured regular pastor in
the person of DIR. Jimeson, there will
hereafter be public services held in
the Presbyterian Church of this place,
every Sabbath, morning and evening,
unless otherwise stated from the pull
pit.-Indea.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-10

The Odd Fellows have purchased
fine Brussels carpet from Charlie
Finnell, for use in their hall.
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M0RGANT0WN BARBER SHOF.
5. Il Holland;
Fashionable Hair Dresser.

BASEMENT Rgoa or bURK's Horri,
viii always be foand ready to attend 10
any business in his line, such as hair~ctt>
ting, hair dying shaving, shampooine. 81
Thankful for past favors Of the pubic. Is
respectfully solicits a continuance Of ne
sane. ~
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s4l3l 81

The New DOMINION and Wheeliag
Weekly Register, for only $40.
Now il the time 10 subscribe.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-08-10
LOCAL NEWS.

JAKE slime has bought a new wag
on from Fairchild, Lawhead Il Co.
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STATEMENT OF MONIES RECEIVED.

STATEMENT OF MONIES RECEIVED.
Amount received by Oyerseers
for the fiscal year ending May
31st, 1878, ION account ofPoor
Levy. ........................$4O $4,000 90
Cash received on account Of the
sale OF the old Poor House,. 400 90
Cash received on account of rent
Of old Poor House. 49,. 65 90
Cash received on account of the
ShurtIeff bastardy case......... SO 90
Total. .................... .$4518 90
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DISBURSEMENTS BY ovERsEERs,

DISbURSEMENIS By OFEkSEERS,
For the gear ending My 81, 1878:
To Mrs. Alice Corothers, agent S3025 AZ
To Benjamin Sapp, and others $40 so
To Lacy Stansberry and others 1874 10
To /. G. Wise, and otbe rs....... 142 10
To F. r. Sinclair................- 80 90
To Casselberry & Coombs, and
others. 90 20
To George Devault, and others 81 AZ
To repairs on poor>hotse :. 49,. IA 10
$4l3l 81
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BOROUGH OFFICERS.

BOROUGH OFFICERS.
Mayor. Joseph MOreland
Recorder. 1....::::.. ....... John w. MADEIRA
Councilmen--G. w. John, G.. W. Nc
Wicker, Elk. 'O'Kelly, Benz. Dorsey,
N. N. Hoffman -.
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BALTIMORE NrARxEI
PRICES OF REEr CATTLE.

Very best OH sale this week. IS (ay53 cts
Generally rated first quality ...4SGA4f !"
Medium or good fair quality. .3AGS44
Ordinary thin steers and oxen 3 CSS{ q
Most Of the sales are froin...... 4{AAa !"