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The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

cT FREEMANsBuaG IrRMs.-Elitor
Democrat Israel Simmons, Esq,
started to Clarksburg this morning for
his son. Kev. J. D. Simmons, who
meets him there. IIe has been attend.
ing, since last summer, q Theological
Instittcu at Louisville, Kentucky.
Elis many friends will give him warm
welcome to tho land Of bis nativity.
Our friend. Mrs. Nancy Peet, is
going over the river about the first OIL
June. We mean tho Ohio River. She
has bOeI making her home at William
j. BaileY's. Esq, for some time. We
feel very sorry tbatS she is going tc
lease us. She has warm. hearted
,iiOuds 10 West Virginia, aud where
ever she goes. and justly deserves
them. The best wishes Of many vii
attend her to her homo 10 Ohio.
Rev. J. W. Shoemaker Of Buckhan
non, ppid rs short visit recently.
We were happy to greet him with a
hearty shake Of tho hand, as Of old,
We experienced one rcgrCt-his speedy
departure. 81
Tho hOlse Of Dr.. Kcmpcr's was fa
tally injured few days ago by falling
over q steep bank into tho road, near
the residence Of T. Whites. II DO
came frightened aud eusaugled in th'
bride rein, and thus met its death.
lVag ASoS.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

EB' TnE RANDOLPH AlooHsulNERs.
The Beverly Enterprise docs no.
take kindly to certain yarns that have
lately been in circulation regarding
some Of tho citizens Of Randolph. It
says: I" A story has been going ths
rounds Of the press about raid made
into this county by Deputy U. S. Mar
shals, during which tho Marshals were
attacked, and regular battle ensued.
We learn from reliable men that not a
shot was fred. Tho report that vii.
mouth was arrested after having given
bail is 4 malicious falschood. The
Deputy Marshals in their desire for
fame have over. reached themselves,
and unless they correct such reports as
the ono mentioned, they will DO Get
down as wilful prevaricatots. That ilic.
it distilliug is carried on in this county
we do not deny, but We do Insist tina.
the Marshals do not attempt to i'm.
mortalizc themselves BY their Nluuchau.
sen tales Of thrilling and bairbreadth,
escapes when they arc in no danger.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

g WOODEN WEpDlSG.-A happy
party assembled at tho residence Of
Mrs Bri,tou, in this place, to cele'
brate tho fifth anniversary Of tho mar
rage of that lady's daughter, Miss
Emma Moore, to Robert F. Fleming
Esq. The company was very large.
and the variety aud number Of presents
was remarkable. After spending de.
lightful evening. the visitors retired
shoaeriug upon Mr. Fleming and bis
lady their heartiest good wishes.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11
cT HELyErlA.-I'he Swiss i erma

ST HELvErlA.-The Swiss. G erman
colouy at Helve.ia, Randolph county,
10 this State, does not appear to DO
uugmentiug, but rather diminishing.
According to letter from its princi.
plo pioneer, G. Il. Lutz, in the last
Buckhaunon Banner, the movement
to settle such o colony there started
in 1870. and by April, 1875, there
were 500 people. Now there arc only
about 800, aud some Of them are pre-.
pairing to leave. No particular reasons
for this decline Of tho colony arc given
beyond feud between soms Of the
leaders.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

Il, seems that they arc not entirely
and truly sound on the (Republican)
goose" over III Upshur, for We find in
the Delta paragraph stating that
lobe Carter, The eO!sred man, who
came to Buckbanuou not long siuce,
and madc an effort to procure license
to marry whito woman, named Craw'
ford, and faita to get them, has ab.
seconded, and taken tho fair beauty with
him. He left last Friday for the State
of Ohio, and thsy are doubtless mar.
ried Gro this time"
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11
Baltimore attic Market for May o

Best Bccycs S S7a5 IS; generally
rated FIRST quality Gas 81; medium
or good fair qunli'y3 s7a4 c2; ordiua.
~ Thin Steers, Oxen and Cows8 25aS
rs; extreme range of prices Q 5fu5 rs.
Mist Of the sales we're from 1 Is to s
~ pr 100 pounds,
SwIsE.-Wc quote at 44a5c's per ID
net.
SHEEP ASp I.sMUs.-Wc quote wool
Sheep ut 5a6cts, aud shearod at 4a5cts
per ID gross. Lambs 5aSeis per ID
grosa
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

rS- Tue STATE MEDICAL CoSyES-
rlOS.-rhe annual meeting Of this So.
ciety is announced to DO held this year
ut Weston. Lewis county. on the .2ud
inst. The questions to be discussed
are matters OF vital Importance to cv-
cry citizen Of the State among which
arc sanitary and hygicnic laws, iuvolv-
Ing not only the diseases Of the human
family but also Of cattle. sheep and
hogs, in animal life, and edible roots
and grain in vegetable life; inquiring
into their influences 10 tho production
aud propagation Of disease, aud how
such disasters may be removed or cured.
In these matters we learn tho society is
acting under tue suggestions and prop.
ositions Of the American Public Health
Association. These efforts on tho part
of the members Of the State Society
arc made nj their own expense for the
public good. We understand that the
doctors aud citizens u Weston arc
making arrangements for a cordial aud
hOspitablc reception Of,hc socicty-Onc
that will do justice to their we'll known
reputation. We wish all parties
pleasant aud profitable rcuuion.
We take tho above from tho
Wheeling Latelliyencer, aud desire to
add, for tho benefit Of all whom it may
concern, that hlcssrs. Smith 4 Cole,
proprietors Of tue s.ugc line from Wes-
too to Clarksburg, will carry physi.
claus aud their friends over the road at
greatly reduced fares. II is tho in-
.cution Of our people to mako things
just as pleasant for tho visiting physi-
ciaus as they possibly eau.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

Eg Hurry IT. UP.-Wo have let.
terra from several gentlemen who arc
now caaduedug manufacturing entet.
priscs elsewhere, who contemplate
moving to this county as 5000 as the
railroad is completed, The buzz ..Oi
machinery is what we lecd to make US
prosperous. Send on tho workshops
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11


E5- ELK RIVER IMPROVEMENT
The Brax,ou MOuntaiaser says that the
Elk river should have received a lar.
gcr appropriation thnu $4,000; for
says the editor, " Elk river is suscep.-
ible Of great improvement in tho way
Of sluice navigation What the
people along its banks desire is to have
tho dams all removed, timber and logs
taken from tho bed and banks of the
stream, and chapncls made in It's shoals;
aud they would have an improvement,
infinitely Of more advantage to them
than oven u railroad would be. To do
this would require some $4,000 judi.
ciOusly expanded, aud they would not
ask for more" Elk is tho river which
the editor Of tho Portsmouth Valley
Blade said he hud'so frequently jump.
ed across when hunting in his bOyhooi
days. Whether it is ono Of the rivers
that will, as Sam Cox said, need an
appropriation to supply it with water is
not quite apparent from tho -NOuataia.
srr's arficla II ia nvi1ent hnwcvnr
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

Ea- PaoLlgtc CLOvER.--Mr. George
Fiuster, Of this place. handed US the
other day stalk OfclOvcr, grown in
his garden, on Main Street, upon
which were 1874 "tour lcpf' and I
1--we leaf" clovers. George may fairly
challenge the county to equal pro-
dnction Of this kiud-.,u; -
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

Rs MARRIED, April 25th, 1878,
by Rev. John s. Fisher, Mr.. John E.
Bailey, Of Lewis, to Miss Emma NJ.
Bartlett, Of Upshur.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

E5 NoEoE.--I have placed in the
hands of james W Wofiudin, Attor.
uey, for collection all accounts duo mo.
of any kind whatever Lie is author.
lied to collect aud receipt for the same.
Persons Interested will please take no.
,icc aud govern themselves according.
ly. Hc is also authorized to pay of
all debts or demands duo by rae to 9th.
ers. I F. BmSKMAS.
Weston, MAY s. 1878.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

EFT RE-EsrABL,suEa. -!N. Editor.
The citizens Of Skin Creek have sen,
up large petition to have the post
nfice at Alk!re's Mills rc.established,
with J. G. Alkirc as postmaster. This
being the fourth term for Jake" il
speaks we'll for him for that position.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

AT PERSONAL IrEMs.-Mr. George
lsos aud wife returned home OF
Wednesday last from trip 10 Bulti'
aunrc, Washington aud New York.
The Hebrew clothing establish
mrat has changed its base. Tho goods
have been taken TO some ,poiut ,Ou the
railroad.
MIR. Henry Brannon is in BnIii.
motc, attending to the interests Of the
Weston Il West Fork Railroad Com
qauy.
Tho Trigger len" Fishing
Club, Of Weston. are organizing for
lhir annual raid Oh tho independent
State.
Geo. J.. Arnold, E,q., was in
down this week No citizen that has
left the town sincn our recollection il
70 much missed ns Mr.. Arnold.
- Mr.. L. N. Glalfsas returned
iloisc last week. from an extended tour
in the counties Of Upshur, Randolph,
barbour aud Harrison. lie reports
money rs very scarce IN tue interior
roEnties; hut au abundant prospect
for immense crops il4 further gives
it rs his opinion that GIArksLurg is the
lland.OmcSt town aud best business
paint in the State.
-Julpc G. b. Camden has Away,
been au ardent FREUD Of our railroad.
Oser Conrad, tho gentleman WIN
purchased Mr.. Brinkm11's store, is Il
young man Of Guc business qualitica-
tious, aud is worthy Of patronage
Call and Sec him.
- Mr.. Stark, who has been learning
the art Of photography with Mr. Bar
rctt, has qualified himself for tho bust
ness aud will shortly open gallery nj
somc pOiut in the county.
Squire Wnshburn. who went t"
Virginia .om" time ago, to engage in
ile sale Of the d" Footprints Of Time,
has sold bis territory ut handsOm"
profit aud will s1oa return home.
Mr.. Andrew Elmistou llas pur.
chased the la.noas dawson horse"
hrmsrly owned by Mr.. ". G len
nett. and which won the county Belt
purse ut the Inst Fair.
Il Rev Mr.. Tracy. Catholic pastor
of this parisb,is. we believe. the young
est priest in The State and il is no idle
compliment /. to him to say that DO is
one Of tue most able aud deserving.
-. Moore Jackson. Esq. Chief En-
ginrer ofthc Weston 4 West Fork
Railroai, is 10 town, making up the
various estimates fer tho consideration
of the Directors Ilc is II young man.
lint ono Of tho best civil engineers
Wcir Virginia has ever produced.
- Mr.. Yander7ort is about to erect
slaughter house, gu correct princi'
plss, near his residence Tho buili-
ing will DO located u short distance
Above tho mouth Of Polk Creek.
III census Of tho people named
Smith wore to DO taken, ii would be
found to number at least onS.third Of
tho population Of Lewis county.
DIR. Jno. b. Summers, Of Jane
Lew. was 10 town los, Saturday. We
orc glad to learn that he is building
ppa good practice in and about Jan :
Lew.-Backhannoa Dctia.
- Hon. W.T.. Wiley will deliver
tho annual address At tho National
Ccmstery in Graftoa GU Decoration
Day, May Both.
w. W. FOgle. fOrmorlyof Lewis.
but now Of Calhoun county, met with
M accident few lOys ago, by which
oucuf Ills legs was broken iutwo places.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

- The floral decoration Of the Con
fedesate Soldiers Cemetery at Shep.
hcrds,own will take place on tho ls'
Of June.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11


e. Tue MUSlC,rlL ELKcrlcS pass
ed of very quietly and wiIheu, any
ma.crial contest Mr. WOfGndiu de.
ciiued to be n candidate for Mayor, aud
supported Mr.. Lively. The following
gcnllcmcn were elected:
MyOr-Wm. Il. Lively.
AitiymrR.
LIST Ward-J IL. Clifton.
2ud WANDA. &. Hale.
3rd arl-Jacob Atchinsoa.
4th Ward--J. Knight.
The new Council, We understand,
will he unanimously in favor Of grant
ing liceusc, AMI in favor Of allowing
hogs to run at largc.-1'hcre was no
contest as to the School Commissioners,
aud the following gentlemen werc
elected without opposition Geo. G..
Dauser, ". G. Benuott, Andrew Ed
uiston, W. S. Smith aud Dr.. A. NJ,
Dent,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

The Standard says prominent
merchant in Wheeling has been sued
for ten thousand dollars by a woman.
Causc-,oo much talk.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

H joshua S. WuErz.L. formerly
of Lewis. is now keeping hotel at
Mount Clair, {" Turtleto~u y Har.
rison county.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

H Coon NEws.-t havo JUS! made
special rates with q Chicago Singer
Sewing Machine Company, aud eau
now fsrnish these machines. plain top,
925; box top S27; drop Leaf, with
two drawers, 500; drop leaf, with two
drawers on each end, $50; folding
cover, 1913. J..R. RYAN.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11
THE RAILROAD.
Meeting Of Directors and stockhol
derg.

Pursuant to notice. a meeting Of the
Stockholders Of the Weston L West
Fork Railroad Company was held at
this Court 'House 10 Weston, on the
7th iast.,-a large majority Of the stock
being represented. The only business
before the Stockholders was tho cleo.
ton Of Directors. and the following
gentlemen were declared elected:
James Lynch; ". l.. Huntington,
Henry BRANDON, J. NJ. Bennett,
G. D. Camden, W. H. Asphalt,
T.B. Camden, ": G, Bennett,
Isaac jackson, James Jackson,
D, s. Peterson, y. W. Smith,
A. Lewis, ". J. Bland.
The now Board Of Directors uct and
organized Immediately upon the ad
iournmeu. Of tho Stockholders meeting,
by electiag the following officers:
PreSideat-Ilenry Brapnou.
Vice Presi,lent-James Lynch.
Treasurer--M. W. Harrison.
Sccretary-W. G: Bennett.
The new Board then proceeded to
carry out tue wishes Of The Stockhold.
ers, BY authorizing the issue Of
100000 Of frst mortgage bonds. Or
a lease Of The ruad, as may DO deemed
best in order to secure the prompt
completion Of the enterprise. Ar.
Judgements have already been made
with capitalists who will put the road
in rrnniag order on either Of the prop.
Osi.iols namsi above: and it is simply
a question Nth tue Directors as to
which will 10 most advantageous to the
StocktOi&trs-Thc contractors who are
now at wulk on tho ioad, Messrs.
Whclau, Ticrney md BIuck, have n
large number of hands employed, and
arc thoroughly 10 earnest The IVES.
ton 4 West Fork Railroad is n liked
fact,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

G5- Tue COMMERCIAL IlorEL. (for,
merly tho BARTLETT l'ouse. Clarksburg
is now kept by Major Charles +. An
dersou, an old WestOniun. and NJ. c.
Bell, ,E.q. Ta' house has beeu thor
Oughly renovated, aud is now justly
regarded Us Que Of tho best in OF out Of
tue Ststc. and should be handsomely
patronized. We know that Mujor An
dersOu's friends in Lewis aud adjaccn'
counties (aad that includes the entire
populariou) will ,ak9 pleasure in ma
king tue Commercial their hcud9par'
tiers when they visit Clarksburs,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

= The question Of removing tho
c1unty sea. Of Fuyette, from Fayetteville
TO Deopwater. a point on the G. 4 0.
railroad, is being asi,ated.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

Il, is said that G. W. Atkinson,
Of the Wheeling Standard. is going to
abandon tho tripod and enter the min.
istry Of tho N. Il Church
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

Poor Mans Friend-tircgory's Gro.
Gerry. You can get best Coffee for zoe;
4 lbs Soda for 25c; I boxes Essence Of
Coffee for 25c.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

.-Apropos of tho road low, there
is not u young man Of the ago of eigh'
teen years in tho State who is willing
10 10 called a boy.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

= Tho Clarksburg Telegram says
it is getting TO be SO that it is unsafe
for ladies iu that town to 60 on tho
streets after night without an escort to
protect them from insult.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

Tho workinsmcn of Kauawha, it is
stated. have q secret political organiza
.iou numbering fifteen hundred aud
Ihc GreenJach Leugne is to be their
organ.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

A car load Of potatoes sold at
forced sale ut Oakland went of at 1G
cents per bushol.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

- Somebody attempted to burn
down tho court house aud Jail in Fay
cite county last week.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

Writ county has band Of " Red
Men SO tho Mentor says. A few days
ago they established the whiPping.pOs'
law for a period loug enough to whip
ono man,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

Monongalia county has already
subscribed and assured SIS. 900 for tho
p, W. Va. IS. Il. r; Preston coun
gavo u,tico Of having subscribed
S25. 900. and if needed, could raise
$4,000 more; tho Taylor county mem
bCrs Of tho Board present, gave assur.
ances Of $4,000 from Grafton $l7, 200
Of which is already subscribed. These
amounts aggregate $4,000, sum it
it is now thought sufficient 10 complete
The road bed ~ Grafton.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

Tho guards ut tho peuitontiary
will soon be armed with Spencer re.
pcatias caIbincS
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11


Et' TnE TNoUr SEASON has jaH
opened in tho Independent State Of
Webster, aud lovers oil gool sport are
vending their way to tue saiubriuus
slilncs Of tat Romantic region whose
people haze ant get surrendered to the
United States forces. The fishing, VIC
arc informed, promises to be much
better than usual. this year ;bu, by rca'
sou Of Tho open spring. tho trout have
gone up the snail streams much ear.
ler ihau they generally do Mr.. Fred
Briukmuu starts for the fishing grounds
early next wock.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

- Tho Clarksburg telegram says
n church il Harrison county pays its
preacher salary" of $50 per an.
num- We should think it proper to
call it a s,aryery Of $50 year.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

Glassware at rock bottom prices at
Gregory's. One dozen glass tumblers
Scots. Call and examine.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

The State Teachers Association
meets in Petersburg 10 August next
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

Colonies bound for this State arc
multiplying. Tho more the better.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

"A ravicw Of oil the military com
paEies of.the State is talked of.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

"A mob attacked tho store Of a
country merchant in Roaus county. be-
cause ii was rumored that the merchant
was dispOsiug Of bis property to avoid
payment Of debts. The mob was CON.
posed Of creditors, who werc thus at.
tempting q new way to collect debts.
No violence was committed.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

Gold mine in Barbour county; &c
they say.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

-Jcnnie June says fashionable
bonnet can DO had for dollar and a
bali. So it can. 1t is the from six to
tw 'nty dollars worth Of trimming that
strikes the pucket book in sore spot.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

There is q married pair in this
county who lived together five months
in peace, and separated solely on ac.
count Of their religious belicf-hc be.
ing a Baptist and she Methodist. A
child hus been born since tho scpara.
ration, aud tho husband has no. been
allowed to set bis own chiid.--Ritchie
Democrat.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

y BROAD RuS CHuRcH RECORDS
Tho burning Of tho dwelling Of P.
P. Brown some timc ago involved the
loss Of the records Of the Broad Run
Baptist Church. This included the
roll Of membership which numbered
about six hundred names. The
Church authorities are very anxious to
obtain new list Of the members; and
request that all persons who are men,
bers Of that Church forward to either
Of the Undersigned a memorandum Civ
ing. as near as they can, tho date Of
their admission as members. aud
whether they were admitted by baptism
or by letter.
II m Y n ~ -
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

Another fue stock Of glassware at
Gregory's.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11
OP Scraps, & E Snaps.

CLIPPINGS TRoM OUR STATE ExonANoBss
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

The West Virginia Transporta'
ton Company arc securing tho right Of
way from land owners with tho inten.
ton Of laying pipe line from tho Oil
regions to Parkersburg. They expect
to spend sixty thousand dollars hi.
summer in the contamination Of this
enterprise.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

From every part Of the State we
hear most glowing accounts Of tue
coming crops. Wheat, particularly. is
making a good appearance. aud is
some three weeks 10 advance of former
years
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-05-11

- Tho Keyscr Tribune says that
John Kitsmiller, who lives near
tIartmausyille. owns COW that 10
eleven months timc has given birth
to four calves. all Of which arc uliye
and doing we'll