The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1878-12-01

more, a lot Of 100 sheep, the average
weight being l75 lbs; 50 head Of
which averaged 1881 lbs. These
sheep were raised in this county, and
were purchased for the English mar.
kets.
Mr.. Beale, also, has Is head Of
yearlings that average over 1000 lbs
Mr.. James W. Sanders, of Arbnckle
recently sold to Mr. L. S. Bright Il
head of Spring calves that averaged
Ala lbs.
A SAD AFrLIcrIoS.-Frank, son
of Hon. VIM. II. Tomlinson, aged
about II years, was stricken down
last Thursday in front of Holloway's
store, with something like paralysis,
which affected all of his limbs, rem.
dering him almost helpless, and
which has confined him to his bed
since that time. AS we go to press
VIC learn that he is improving slowly
with the chances that he will soon
be himself again. We sympathize
with Frank in his affliction, and
hope that wo will soon see his cheer.
full, happy face upon our streets.
PERsoSALs.-Mr. Kimberling is
improving slowly.
Marshal Dale Of Gallipolis, visited
our town on Friday last.
Prof Jules Loa, the celebrated
Ventriloquist and Magician, has con.
cluded to make this place his home.
lie aud family are cnsconccd at the
Kline House.
Rev, VIM, l.. Hyland, an Episco,
pal Minister of Parkersburg, and
well known here, has accepted u call
from 81. Johns Parish, Prince Geor.
gc's county, Nd, four miles South OF
Washington City.
Our Office was enliyencd Tuesday
afternoon by u visit from Misses Sal,
lie McCulloch and Mary Stcrrctt, nc,
companied by James b. Mcuager, Esq.
Mr.. Archie Trent, of Monroe Co.,
this State, who has been residing in
this county for year or more, came
to town Monday with the intention
Of going home to spend his Christ
mas, but calling at our office and
looking over our paper, concluded
not to 60 but would send the Register
to the old man." saying it was so
full of local news that it would be
acceptable to his father, and supply
the place Of his absence.
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FATALLY SuoT.-Wc are informed
that on November 2Sd, near Letart,
this county, u man named Rialt who
was leaning on the muzzlc of gun
was shot in the head and probably
fatally injured. The charge entered
his left temple, ranging upward, fill
ing the skull full Of shot.
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SrARBlHG ArFRAY.-Last week at
Fairvicw School House, in the upper
end of the county, difficulty occur
red between Lew Brown and John
Shultz, in which the latter received
four stabs from knife in the hands
of Brown, as follows: Three in the
left arm, and one in his left thigh,
Just above the knee.
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We have received at this Office the
first and second numbers Of the Nc'r$,
Letter, new Sunday paper Just star
ted ut Wheeling by company oil
nine printers. 1t makes neat APP
pearancc, is well edited, and is brim
full Of news. We wish it success.
TuANKs.-Messrs. J. II. Miller &
Co., Beech Hill, have our thanks for a
big fat turkey.gobler for our Thanks
giving dinner. May they live an
hundred years, be successful in bust
ness, and always remember the poor
printer on each recurring Thanks
giving day.
The Arlington House, j. NJ. Choen
Proprietor, is now open to the trav'
cling public. This House was built
and finished the past fall, and is
frst.class in every respect. Mr., c
is an old hand at Hotel keeping
and those who stop at the Arlington
can rely upon good treatment
LIGHT THE SrREErs,-Thero is mol
n town on the Ohio River, the size O.
Point Pleasant but what has street